Mildred Colon (CONV:of 1 count of Rape in the 3rd degree, a person engaging in sexual intercourse with another person to whom she is not married less than seventeen years-old).

Mohammed Alfaqih (CONV: of Criminal mischief in the third degree. Alfaqih was found guilty in connection with an attempt to torch a synagogue in the Bronx). Sentencing is set for January 22, 2003 in Part M-60.

Miguel Rivera (CONV: of Murder in the 2nd degree. Rivera was convicted for the shooting death of a forty year old stranger). Sentencing is set for January 17, 2003 in Party T-1.

Mazin Assi (CONV: of Attempted Arson in the 3rd degree as a hate crime, Criminal Mischief in the 3rd degree as a hate crime, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 3rd degree and Aggravated Harassment in the 1st degree. Assi is charged with committing the crime on October 8, 2000 when he attempted to intentionally set fire to the Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel of Riverdale). Sentencing is set for January 22, 2003 in Part M-60.

Ben Auerbach (SENT: to a term of six months in jail to be followed by 4 ½ years probation, and must register as a level one sex offender).

Lisa Payne-Wansley (Bronx District Attorney’s Director of Community Affairs Honored at City Hall Ceremony as Outstanding Role Model for Women in City Government).

Rafael Pantoja and Hector Marcucci (ARREST: charged with 1 count of Grand Larceny in the 2nd degree, 3 counts of Offering False Instrument For Filing in the 1st degree, 3 counts of Criminal Possession of False Instrument in the 2nd degree, and 1 count Attempted Grand Larceny in the 2nd degree).

Jose Torres (SENT: to 20 years imprisonment for the Attempted murder of a N.Y.C. Police Officer).

Jason Lewis(P.G. to Murder in the 2nd degree in the death of 7 year old Inez Bennett, on November 21, 2001). Sentencing is set for December 18, 2002.

Sean Salley (P.G.: to two counts of Assault in the 2nd degree. Salley is accused of attacking a Correction Officer while being escorted to the sink area to shave. The incident occurred May 28, 2002).

Jose Torres (CONV: of Attempted murder in the 2nd degree. Torres was found guilty of attempting to kill a New York City Police Officer assigned to the Emergency services Unit). Sentencing is set for December 2, 2002 in Part T-19).

Brian Russell and Richard Kilpatrcik (INDICTED: on Assault in the 2nd degree and Criminal mischief under the Hate Crimes Statute. Russell and Kilpatrick are charged with assault charges for an alleged racially motivated attack on two pizza deliverymen on October 9, 2002).

Ricardo Roman (SENT: to a term of 18 years each for 2 counts of Robbery in the 1st degree and 1 count of Robbery in the 2nd degree to be served concurrently).

Jaysen Ventura (SENT: to 30 years imprisonment for the fatal shooting of one man and the wounding of another).

Michael Ricco (SENT: to 45 years to life imprisonment for the attempted murder of a police officer, following the robbery and the brutal beating of a woman).

Luis Acosta (INDICTED: on multiple counts of rape, sodomy, sexual abuse, burglary, robbery, attempted murder, attempted assault, assault and escape in connection with attacks against six women in separate incidents).

Roberto Mayen (INDICTED and charged with Murder in the 2nd degree and Criminal possession of a weapon in the 2nd degree. Mayen and ex-marine from virginia is charged with the death of two livery cab drivers. Arraignment is set for November 13, 2002 in Part B.

Ben Auerbach (CONV:of 1 count of Attempted Disseminating Indecent Materials to Minors in the 1st degree, a class "E" felony offense. Sentencing is set for Thursday, November 21, 2002 in Part F).

Raymond Martini (CONV: of 1 count of Attempted Murder in the 2nd degree for firing a 12 gauge shot gun at Joseph and Joanne Morello. Sentencing is set for Friday, November 8, 2002 in Part T8).

Dimitrius Senior (CONV: of 1 count of Promoting Prison Contraband in the 1st degree. Senior faces a maximum sentence of up to 7 years imprisonment when sentenced on Tuesday, November 12, 2002 in Part T23).

Jaysen Ventura (CONV:of 1 count of Manslaughter in the 1st degree in the death of Ivan Torres, and Assault in the 1st degree in the shooting of Derrick Brooks. Ventura, a predicate felon, faces a maximum term of up to 50 years imprisonment when he appears for sentencing on Wednesday, November 6, 2002 in Part T19).

Anthony Downing (SENT: to a term of 5 years imprisonment on the charge of sodomy, 1 year imprisonment on the charge of reckless endangerment and 1 year for each count of driving under the influence and driving while impaired to be served concurrently for forcing a 16 year-old prostitute to engage in oral sex).

Michale Ricco (CONV: of one count of Attempted Murder in the 1st degree, two counts of Attempted Aggravated Assault of a Police Officer, six counts of Criminal Possession of a weapon in the 2nd degree, one count of Unlawful Imprisonment in the 1st degree, one count of Robbery in the 1st degree and one count of Assault in the 2nd degree. Sentencing will be Friday, November 8, 2002 in Trial Part 22).

Ben Auerbach (ARRESTED and charged with Attempted Rape in the 2nd degree, Attempted Disseminating Indecent Material to minors in the 1st degree and Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Auerbach a school Safety Officer is charged with attempting to have sexual relations with a "13 year old girl" whom the defendant met in an Internet chat room).

Alfonso Washington (INDICTED: on two counts of Conspiracy in the 2nd degree, one count of Criminal Solicitation in the 2nd degree. Crystal Rhodes, also indicted on one count of Criminal Facilitation in the 2nd degree. Washington, an alleged pimp, was charged with conspiring to hire a "hitman" to murder a business rival and a witness in a pending prostitution case. Rhodes, Washington’s girl friend was also indicted for her alleged role in attempting to arrange a "hit" on one of Washington’s competitors).

Mildred Colon (INDICTED on three counts of Rape in the 3rd degree and Endangering the welfare of a child. Colon a Catholic High School lay teacher is charged with a series of sexual encounters with a 16 year old student).

Tara McDermott (SENT: to serve one to three years in prison, for two counts of Rape in the 3rd degree.)

Lerone Finley, Calvin Finley and Calvin Bailey ( P.G. to Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 3rd degree, Letisha Washington, pled guilty to Criminal Sale of a Weapon in the 3rd degree, a Class D non-violent felony offense. The alleged leaders of the gun running ring Shawn Pettaway and Phenroy Day Jr., are still awaiting trial.)

Mildred Colon (ARREST: charged with three counts of Rape in the 3rd degree, a class "E" felony offense punishable by a maximum sentence of up to four years imprisonment on each count and an additional charge of Endangering the Welfare of a Child.)

Felipe Ramos (SENT: to 23 years to life imprisonment on the current robbery charges and 16 years to life imprisonment on the weapons charges. The sentences are to be served consecutively, for an aggregate maximum term of 39 years to life imprisonment).

Clarence Moss (CONV: of Murder in the 1st degree and two counts of Sexual Abuse in the 1st degree in the death of Tamiqua Guittierrez, following two and a half days of deliberations).

John Vasquez (CONV: of Robbery in the 1st degree, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th degree and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana).

Carmen Lyte (ARRESTED: charged with Grand larceny in the 2nd degree, Criminal impersonation i the 2nd degree and 53 counts each of Forgery in the 2nd degree, Criminal possession of a forged instrument in the 2nd degree, Grand larceny in the 4th degree and Petit larceny. Lyte, a Home Health Aide, is charged with allegedly forging numerous checks written against an elderly client’s bank account).

Bronx District Attorney Robert T. Johnson announced today the hiring of 25 new Assistant District Attorneys.

Miguel Medrano (CONV: of criminally negligent homicide and leaving the scene of an accident in the hit and run death of Juanita Correa. Medrano, faces a maximum sentence of up to 8 years imprisonment when he appears for sentencing on October 17, 2002 in Part T16).

John Darden (Murder charges against 17 year old John Darden have been dismissed by a Grand Jury. Darden had been charged with fatally stabbing 29 year old Louis Troiano on Monday, August 12, 2002. Troiano allegedly had robbed a nearby bodega.

Joseph Martinez, 15 (INDICT: on murder and other charges for the stabbing death of Delano Ashman, 18. Martinez will be tried as an adult).

Claritza Fernandez (P.G. to two counts of Hindering prosecution in the 1st degree. Fernandez admitted that she knowingly made false statements to authorities that she transported Alberto Gomez Gonzalez, a suspect in the stabbing death of a police officer, to a motel in Pennsylvania, when she actually drove the suspect to a motel in New Jersey). Sentencing is set for September 11, 2002 in Part M30.

Harry Brooks (INDICTED: is charged with a 12 count indictment with Assault in the 2nd and 3rd degrees, Attempted robbery in the 2nd and 3rd degrees, Endangering the welfare of a child and Unlawful imprisonment. Brooks was charged with allegedly assaulting and attempting to rob a ten year old girl and her nine year old sister on August 5, 2002).

John Gathers (CONV: of Manslaughter in the 2nd degree in the death of Eduardo Perez-Castaneda on September 25, 2000. Perez-Castaneda was struck and killed when Gathers made an illegal U-turn and drove his sport utility vehicle onto the sidewalk). Sentencing is set for September 9, 2002 in Part T16.

Anthony Downing, A NYC POLICE DETECTIVE (CONV: of Sodomy in the 1st degree, Reckless Endangerment in the 2nd degree and Driving While Under the Influence of Alcohol and Driving While Impaired. Dowing was found guilty of forcing a 16 year old prostitute to engage in oral sex). Sentencing is set for August 20, 2002 in Part 14.

Milton McFarlane (INDICT: on charges of Reckless Endangerment in the 1st degree, Possessing an Obscene Sexual Performance by a Child and Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child. Reckless Endangerment in the 1st degree is a Class D felony offense punishable by a maximum sentence of up to seven years imprisonment).

Sandra Smith (SENT: to a term of up to 6 years imprisonment for embezzling large amounts of money during her eleven-month tenure as Comptroller at the Bronx Botanical Garden).

Daniel Castro (P.G. to Attempted Possession of an Obscene Sexual Performance by a Child, and is sentenced to a term of one year in jail, the maximum sentence allowed by law).

Victor Vicenty (SENT: to a term of up to 9 years imprisonment in the shooting death of Kevin Bethea, 43).

Rafael Medina (SENT:, in a non-jury trial, to 1 count of Murder in the 2nd degree, and 1 count of Attempted Robbery in the 1st degree in the shooting death of Hansel Henrique).

Manuel Vega (SENT: to a maximum term of up to life imprisonment for the August 1999, suffocation death of his 28 year-old wife Johanna Vega).

Jose Colon (SENT: to term of up to life imprisonment in the December 1999 shooting death of Carlos and Antonia Pena. Co-defendant David Rodriguez sent last month to concurrent terms of 20 years to life last month).

Dion McIntosh (SENT: to a term of up to life imprisonment for the kidnapping and attempted murder of a 16 year-old girl who ran away from her home in Bridgeport, Connecticut).

Robert T. Johnson announced that students from various Bronx neighborhoods, along with staff members from the Bronx District Attorney’s took a whirlwind tour of Boston Massachusetts.

Victor Vicenty (CONV: of 1 count of Manslaughter in the 2nd degree in the death of Kevin Bethea, 43. Vicenty faces a maximum term of up to 15 years imprisonment when sentenced on Friday, July 19, 2002 in Part T13).

Joseph "Sean" Salley (INDICT: for the assault of Riker’s Island Correction Officer Vincent Donovan, and recently convicted of murder in connection with the Carnegie Deli triple homicide in Manhattan).

Everton Duncan (SENT: to concurrent terms of one year in jail for running a prostitution ring in which teenage girls were used).

Robert Wilson(SENT: to a term of 7 and 1/3 to 22 years imprisonment for hiring a hit man to murder 33 year-old Samuel Jennings. A jury found Wilson guilty of Conspiracy in the 2nd degree on February 28, 2002).

Eddie Hunter (CONV: of Reckless Manslaughter in the 2nd degree in the kicking death of Ordon Mirolsaw, 42. Hunter faces a maximum term of up to 15 years imprisonment when sentenced on Friday, June 21, 2002 in Part M30).

Hazaa Enrique Jimenez (ARREST:on charges of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 4th degree, and Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child. If convicted of the most serious charge, Jimenez faces a maximum term of up to 1 year in prison).

Tony McGee (INDICT: on charges of Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the 4th degree. McGee will be arraigned in Bronx Supreme Court on June 19, 2002 in Part B.Co-defendants Anthony Fearon, and Eric Kofele each pled guilty to 1 count of Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the 3rd degree. Co-defendant Ann Denton pending grand jury action, is charged with of Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the 3rd degree. If convicted, Denton could face a term of up to 7 years imprisonment).

Charlie Jones (SENT:to 19 years imprisonment on charges of Manslaughter in the 1st degree, for the death of long time Co-op City resident Rosemary Pascente).

Bronx District Attorney Robert T. Johnson announced today that 24 law school and college students have been appointed to his staff as summer interns.

Joseph "Sean" Salley (ARREST: charged with 2 counts of Assault in the 2nd degree, a class "D" felony offense, 1 count of Assault in the 3rd degree, 1 count of Obstructing Governmental Administration in the 2nd degree, and 1 count of Harassment in the 2nd degree).

Antonio Morales(CONV: of Murder in the 2nd degree in the shooting / stabbing death of his uncle David Santiago. Sentencing is set for Monday, June 17, 2002 in Part 22. Morales faces a maximum sentence of up to 25 years to life imprisonment

Jacquline Bowen, Nicole Cole, New York City Correction Officer, Maurice & Malcolm Gilliard (ARREST: and charged with Grand larceny in the 3rd degree. Additional charges of Grand larceny in the 2nd degree, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the 2nd degree, Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument 2nd degree, Forgery in the 2nd degree, and Attempted Grand Larceny in the 3rd degree have been filed against Bowen).

Dion McIntosh (CONV: of Kidnapping in the 1st degree, Attempted Murder in the 1st degree, Attempted Assault in the 2nd degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd degree in the abduction of a 16 year old runaway from Bridgeport, Connecticut. McIntosh is facing a maximum sentence of up to 50 years to life imprisonment when sentenced on Monday, July 8, 2002 in Part T13.)

Samora Stewart (ARREST: charged with Bribing a Witness, Tampering with a Witness in the 4th degree, Criminal Contempt, Possession of a Weapon in the 4th degree and Unlawful Possession of Marihuana. Stewart was ordered held without bail).

Gloria Rodriguez and Hector Rodriguez (P.G. to Murder in the 1st degree in the fatal shooting of William Rodriguez on August 6, 2001. A third defendant, Robert Rodriguez, pled guilty to Hindering prosecution, drove the get away car after the victim was gunned down). Gloria and Hector will be sentenced June 7, 2002 in Part DV. Robert will be sentenced to serve nine months in jail.

Everton Duncan (P.G. to 4 counts of Promoting Prostitution in the 3rd degree and one count of Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Duncan a former counselor with the City Department of Juvenile Justice was convicted of running a prostitution ring using teenage girls). Sentencing is set for June 18, 2002 in Part T17.

Dale Milner and Randy Walton (CONV: Milner was convicted of Manslaughter in the 2nd degree and Walton was convicted of Criminal negligent homicide. A jury found them guilty in the beating death of Matthew Velez, at the Adolescent Reception Detention Center on Rikers Island in January 2000). Sentencing is set for May 23, 2002 in Part T8.

Victor Brito(CONV: of two counts of Murder in the 2nd degree. Brito a convicted drug dealer was found guilty of the intentional murders of Steve Moses and Francis Ramirez on January 22, 1993). Sentencing is set for May 15, 2002 in Part T19.

Zebediah Hart (CONV: of Att. Murder in the 2nd degree, Assault in the 1st degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd degree. Hart a gang member and convicted drug dealer was found guilty in the attempted murder of Michael Cooks. The incident had occurred on January 27, 2001). Sentencing is set for May 20, 2002 in Part T4.

Brief details for cases in April

Rafael Medina (CONV: of Murder in the 2nd degree. Medina was found guilty in the death of Hansel Henrigue, who was shot to death while riding a southbound IRT #2 train on October 8, 1999. Co-defendant Eduardo Garcia was sentenced to a maximum term of 25 years to life imprisonment. Garcia pled guilty last month to 1 count of murder in the 1st degree). Sentencing is set for Medina on May 21, 2002 in Part T2.

Robert Delgado (SENT: to a determinate term of 3 years imprisonment with 3 years post release supervision on charges of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 3rd degree).

Jose Caba and Hector Figueroa (CONV: on a single count of Criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 1st degree. Caba and Figueroa were convicted of possessing nearly forty six hundred glassine envelopes containing heroin). Sentencing is set for May 14, 2002 in Part T12.

Alexander Maldonado (P.G. to Murder in the 2nd degree in the death of 15 year-old Nelson Peralta. Under the terms of the plea agreement, Maldonado will be sentenced to a term of 20 years to life imprisonment on Tuesday, June 4, 2002, in Part M40).

Bronx District Attorney Robert T. Johnson's Crime Victims Assistance Unit, in honor of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, along with allied professionals and community volunteers, will host the Bronx Clothesline Project, a massive visual presentation and information fair.

Louis Marino (SENT: to 3 1/3 to 10 years imprisonment for the stabbing death of 22 year old, James "Jamie" Warfel).

Darnell Macon (CONV: of 2 counts of Assault in the 1st degree and 1 count of Reckless Endangerment in the 1st degree in the early morning shooting in which two innocent bystanders were wounded. Macon faces a maximum term of up to 25 years imprisonment when he appears before Acting State Supreme Court Justice Robert H. Straus for sentencing on Wednesday, May 29, 2002 in Part T21).

Robert T. Johnson announces that Operation Weed & Seed will host a Bronx Earth Day clean up event aimed at educating youth about the importance of protecting and preserving the environment. On Saturday, April 20, 2002 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Knox Gate Park, on Mosholu Parkway North between Jerome Avenue and Gun Hill Road.

Luis Gonzalez (a.k.a. Luis Gomez) (INDICTED: on three counts of Murder in the 2nd degree, under three different legal theories. Gonzalez is charged with the stabbing death of Jamie Betancourt, an undercover narcotics detective, on March 31, 2002).

Zsolt Racz (a.k.a. GEORGE BUKO) (INDICTED: in a 39 count indictment with the possession of hand grenades, homemade explosives, a handgun, sword and knuckle knife, among other offenses including assaulting a police officer. Racz was arrested on March 2, 2002 while riding his bicycle in Co-op City at the intersection of Co-op City Boulevard and Bellamy Loop).

Joel Velez (CONV: of Assault in the 1st degree, in the stabbing of Charles Terry, 25, and Robbery in the 2nd degree of Apostolos Danias, 43. Velez faces a maximum term of up to 40 years imprisonment when he appears before Acting State Supreme Court Justice Barbara Newman for sentencing on Thursday, May 2, 2002 in Part T15).

Lucia Ambrosio, 28, Nancy Hernandez, 33, Luisa Martinez, 38, and Wanda Nevarez, 29 (ARREST: have each been charged with Prostitution. Co-defendants CARLOS GOMEZ, 22, JORGE MORALES, 51, and JULIO ROSARIO, 45, have been charged with Promoting Prostitution in the 2nd degree, a class "C" felony offense punishable by up to 15 years imprisonment).

Claritza Fernandez (INDICT: on 2 counts of Hindering Prosecution in the 1st degree, a class "D" Felony offense. Fernandez faces up to 7 years imprisonment if convicted).

Jose Lopez, Jose R. Lopez, Habial Morales, and Jose Agueda (ARRESTED: charged with Criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 3rd and 7th degrees, Unlawful possession of marijuana, Criminal possession of stolen property in the 4th degree, Possession of Ammunition and Criminally using drug paraphernalia in the 2nd degree. All four defendant are charged with a stolen gun from a New York City police officer. Along with the four, arrested on March 27, 2002 was James Burgess and charged with Burglary in the 3rd degree, Criminal possession of a weapon in the 3rd degree, Grand larceny in the 4th degree, Criminal possession of stolen property in the 4th and 5th degrees and Petit larceny).

Sandra Smith (INDICT: for allegedly embezzling $130,000 from her former employer. Smith, a predicate felon, surrendered to the Bronx District Attorney’s Detective Investigators and was arraigned on 1 count of Grand Larceny in the 2nd degree, 1 count of Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the 2 degree and 13 counts of Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument in the 2 degree. Smith faces a maximum sentence of up to 15 years imprisonment if convicted).

Devon Millington (SENT: on charges of Murder in the 1st degree, for the death of 33 year-old Everad Gerrald. Millington was sentenced to a term of life in prison without the possibility of parole).

Calvin Washington (CONV: of Murder in the 2nd degree, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd and 3rd degrees, in the shooting death of Thomas Cabrera, 18. Washington faces a maximum sentence of up to 25 years to life imprisonment when sentenced on Wednesday, April 10, 2002).

Eduardo Garcia (P.G. to Murder in the 1st degree in the shooting death of Hansel Henrique, 16, in October 1999. Under the plea agreement Garcia will be sentenced to a term of 25 years to life imprisonment on Monday, April 29, 2002).

Yoselin Nunez (P.G. to Falsifying Business Records in the 2nd degree a class "A" misdemeanor offense. Sentencing is set for Wednesday, June 12, 2002 in Part F).

Celeste Charles (P.G. to Manslaughter in the 2nd degree in the death of her sister Robin Sawyer, 40. Sentencing is set for Thursday, May 2, 2002 in Part B).

Angel Cruz, Jorge Javier, Clementine Cohen, Mamdou Michael, Shi-Yu Zheng, Xiao Shan Chen, Dr. Allen Stein and Alexander Torbin (the defendants have been charged with various, multiple felony counts of Insurance fraud, Falsifying business records, Attempted grand larceny and Attempted petit larceny. It is alleged that the defendant attempted to steal more than $42,000 dollars from insurance companies by submitting invoices for medical treatment and procedures that were never performed).

Theresa Wright (ARRESTED: charged with one count of Grand Larceny in the 2nd degree. Wright a former bookkeeper has been charged with embezzling $50,000 from a school for children with disabilities.

Robert Wilson (CONV: of one count of Conspiracy in the 2nd degree. Wilson a Bronx postal worker was found guilty of conspiracy in a plot to murder the boyfriend of a former girlfriend). Sentencing is set for March 22, 2002 in Part 8.

Oneal Ojeda (CONV: of 2 counts of Attempted Murder in the 1st degree, 1 count of Reckless Endangerment, and 1 count Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 3rd degree in connection with an August 2000 incident. Ojedais faces a aximum term of up to 25 years imprisonment on each count of attempted murder when he appears in Part 58, before State Supreme Court Justice Joseph Fisch for sentencing on Friday, March 15, 2002).

Alan Pena (PG: to Aggravated cruelty to animals. Pena is charged with kicking his dog and causing the animal’s bladder to rupture). Sentencing is set for April 4, 2002 in Part 44.

Yoselin Nunez (ARRESTED: charged with Offering a false instrument for filing in the 1st degree, Falsifying business records in the 2nd degree and 2 counts of Official misconduct. Nunez a clerical worker in the Bronx County Clerk’s Passport Office was arrested for allegedly processing a passport application that she knew contained fictitious information).

Louis Marino (CONV: of Manslaughter in the 1st degree in the death of Alwin James Warfel, (Jamie). Marino, a youthful offender at the time of the incident, faces a maximum sentence of up to 10 years imprisonment. Sentencing is set or Thursday, February 28, 2002 in Part 22).

Devon Millington (CONV: of Murder in the 1st degree in the shooting death of a bartender during an armed robbery in July 2000). Sentencing is set for March 1, 2002 in Part 24. Co-defendant Michael Suarez, pled guilty to Robbery in the 1st degree and is awaiting sentencing. A third defendant, Anthony Stallings, is still awaiting trial.

Malik Thomas (CONV: of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd degree and Reckless Endangerment in the 1st degree, in the Bay Plaza Cinema shooting incident August 2000, which wounded two innocent bystanders. He faces a maximum term of up to 15 years imprisonment when sentenced on Thursday, February 21, 2002 in Part 41).

Rodney Snyder (CONV: of Attempted murder in the 2nd degree, Assault in the 2nd degree, two counts of Criminal contempt in the 2nd degree, two counts of Criminal possession of a weapon in the 4th degree and Endangering the welfare of a child. Snyder was convicted for the attempted murder of his wife, which, he stabbed numerous times, in front of the couple’s three children). Sentencing is set for February 22, 2002 in Part 37.

Pedro Garcia and Betsaida Melendez-Garcia (SENT: to a term of 20 years imprisonment on the kidnapping charge and one year in prison on the charge of endangering the welfare of a child. Garcia and Melendez-Garcia were convicted last September 2001 for kidnapping a 12 year old daughter of a tenant). Both will be back in court January 24, 2002 in Part 49 facing charges of bail jumping.

Bronx District Attorney Robert T. Johnson announced today the hiring of eight new Assistant District Attorneys.