Rockland County District Attorney Announces 14 Indictments in 5th Grand Jury Term

District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II has confirmed the conclusion of the 5th grand jury term of 2026 in New City, N.Y. Running from May 1, 2026, through May 27, 2026, the term resulted in 14 indictments. The Rockland County District Attorney’s Office stated its commitment to pursuing justice through a speedy legal process.

Did You Know? The 5th grand jury term of 2026 spanned exactly 27 days, resulting in 14 formal indictments processed by the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office.

Scope of the Indictments

The indictments cover a wide range of criminal allegations, from property crimes to violent offenses. The list of cases includes:

Nestor Sinchi-Sinchi: Two counts of Driving While Intoxicated as a Felony and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle in the First Degree.
Mark Bodalski: Attempted Arson in the Second Degree.
Peter Theus: Attempted Assault in the First Degree, Attempted Aggravated Assault, Assault in the Second Degree, Unlawful Fleeing, Reckless Driving, Obstructing Governmental Administration, and Reckless Endangerment.
Leonela Morillo-Leal & Byron Delgado-Belasco: Attempted Assault in the First Degree, Assault in the Second Degree, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree.
Angel Ventura: Criminal Contempt in the First Degree and Aggravated Harassment in the Second Degree.
Emerson Huilcazhquiri: Robbery in the First and Second Degree, Criminal Mischief, and two counts of Attempted Assault in the Third Degree.
Manuel Milton Yantalema-Parco: Leaving the scene of an accident, concealment of a corpse, and two counts of tampering with evidence.
Donald Siler: Seven counts of failure to register or verify as a sex offender.
David Gilles: Attempted Rape in the First Degree, two counts of Rape in the Third Degree, and two counts of Sexual Abuse in the Third Degree.
Russell Thorne: Attempted Assault in the Second and Third Degree, Official Misconduct, Promoting Prison Contraband, Obstructing Governmental Administration, and Criminal Tampering.
Manuel Vargas-Casum, Keny Aragon-Segura, Kevin E. Cardona, Oliver Salazar Rosa, and Rodbin Garcia Medina: Gang Assault in the Second Degree.
Aldo D. Deceano: Robbery in the First Degree, Attempted Robbery, Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Menacing, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, and Obstructing Governmental Administration.
Jhamecia Watkins: Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree and Menacing in the First Degree.
Tyquan Foster (a/k/a Mark Smith): Assault in the Second Degree, Criminal Obstruction of Breathing, and two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child.

Expert Insight: Samantha Carter notes that the diversity of charges—ranging from regulatory failures like sex offender registration to violent crimes like gang assault—illustrates the broad mandate of a county grand jury. While these indictments are only accusations, they represent the threshold for moving these cases into the formal trial phase of the judicial system.

What Happens Next

Following these indictments, each defendant is entitled to the presumption of innocence until proven guilty. The cases are likely to move toward arraignments and pre-trial discovery, where the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office will present evidence to support the charges. Defense counsel for each individual will have the opportunity to review the prosecution’s findings and prepare motions. Depending on the complexity of the evidence, these cases may proceed toward plea negotiations or full jury trials in the coming months.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the legal status of those indicted?
An indictment is merely an accusation; every defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

How long did this grand jury session last?
The 5th grand jury term of 2026 began on May 1, 2026, and concluded on May 27, 2026.

How many cases were processed during this term?
The grand jury handed up 14 indictments during this specific term.

How do you believe the local judicial system balances the need for speedy trials with the complexity of these diverse criminal charges?