Steven Lugo and 13 individuals, including a Bronx based auto sound and security business (INDICTED on charges of Enterprise corruption and other offenses including Auto theft and Insurance fraud).

Darren Felix (CONV: of one count each of Attempted Murder in the 2nd degree, Assault in the 1st degree and Criminal possession of a weapon in the 2nd degree, for the July 2003 shooting of Kantara Baragi).

Alexander Screahben (SENT: to two consecutive terms of 12 ½ years imprisonment for the knifepoint robberies of Peter Everette, 21, and Chevel Walters, 23. Screahben was also sentenced to a concurrent term of one year imprisonment for weapons possession.)

Alex Gomez (SENT: to a determinate term of twenty-two years imprisonment for the Attempted Murder of Fitzgerald Donaldson.)

Brian Shaw (P.G. : to Sexual misconduct in connection with non-consensual sexual activity involving a 49 year old patient). Sentencing is set for February 2, 2005 in Part M60.

Juwanna Wrotten (SENT: to five years imprisonment for assaulting a elderly former client). Wrotten is still facing charges on the unresolved robbery count in which deliberations ended in a hung jury.

Vinerio Franceschini (SENT: to a term of 18 years in prison for molesting a six year old boy last Spring).

Corey Gamble (SENT: to a term of life imprisonment without the possibility of parole for the deaths Gloria Watson, 53, and Ricky Younger, 44, and a term of 25 years to life for the death of Eunice Younger, 75)

Andre Jeffries also known as "Jerry Miles" (P.G. to one count of Assault in the 2nd degree, in the beating of Charina Adamos, a nurse at Bronx Lebanon Hospital. Sentencing is set for Monday, November 29, 2004 in Part T13.

Ricardo Plasencia (ARRAIGN: on two counts of Aggravated cruelty to animals. If convicted, the defendant faces a maximum term of up to four years imprisonment).

Barry McManus & Ezekiel Cruz (ARREST: and charged with one count of Assault in the 3rd degree, in the beating of Ranji Singh, a 33 year old off-duty Housing Court Officer who was off duty when the alleged attack occurred. If convicted, the defendants face a term of up to one year in jail).

Harry Brooks (CONV: of 2 counts of Sodomy in the 1st degree, 3 counts of Sexual abuse in the 1st degree and 2 counts of Endangering the welfare of a child for the July 2002, assault of two young girls, six and eight years of age).

James De La Vega (SENT: to fifty hours of community service at the Point Community Center, at 940 Garretson Avenue. On the charges of attempted criminal mischief, attempted making graffiti, and one count of possession of graffiti instruments. Failure to comply with the stipulations of this sentence will result in a thirty day in jail term).

Remulo Cepada, aka "Gordo",(CONV: of 2 counts of Murder in the 2nd degree,1 count of Robbery in the 1st degree, 1 count of Reckless endangerment in the 1st degree, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the 3rd degree and Unauthorized use of a vehicle in the 3rd degree. Sentencing is set for Wednesday, November 10, 2004 in Part T23.)

Roberto Castellano (CONV: of Murder in the 2nd degree, for the stabbing death of Rolando Guttierez, 27, in July 2001. Sentencing is set for Thursday, November 4, 2004, in Part T5).

Alexander Screahben (CONV: of 2 counts of Robbery in the 1st degree, and 2 counts of Criminal possession of a weapon in the 4th degree, for the knifepoint robberies of Peter Everette, 21, Chevel Walters, 23, and Leon Johnson, 20. Sentencing is set for Wednesday, October 27, 2004 in Part T16.)

David Mundo (P.G. to Murder in the 1st degree, in the “contract killing” of a 21 year old retail clothing store sales clerk). Sentencing is set for Thursday, November 4, 2004 in Part 40. Mundo’s alleged accomplice, Gilbert Adames, 28, is still awaiting trial.

Corey Gamble (CONV: of Murder in the 1st degree and Murder in the 2nd degree. Gamble was found guilty of murdering three of his neighbors in a dispute over making noise). Sentencing is set for Thursday, November 4, 2004, in Part T13.

Juwanna Wrotten (CONV: Via the use of Live Two Way Teleconference Transmission, of Assault in the 2nd degree. Wrotten, an home care attendant, was found guilty of beating an elderly man while in her care.

Gregory Sokol, a former N.Y.C. Correction Officer (P.G. to Petit Larceny for his role in the theft of valuable artwork by the Surrealist painter Salvador Dali). Sentencing is set for November 22, 2004 in Part M60.

Gary Coleman (SENT: to concurrent terms of 2 1/3 to 7 years imprisonment on the sodomy charges and 1 year in jail on each of the charges of sexual abuse and endangering the welfare of a child. Coleman must register as a sex offender post release.)

Patrick Brown (P.G. to 1 count of Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the 1st degree, a Class “E” felony offense. Brown, a former NYPD Officer is scheduled for sentencing on Monday, November 15, 2004 in Part M60.)

Catherine Johnson (CONV: of one count of Robbery in the 1st degree. Johnson faces a term of up to 25 years imprisonment when she appears for sentencing on Wednesday, October 6, 2004 in Part T5).

Luis Acosta (SENT: to a term of up to 239 years imprisonment for multiple counts of rape, sodomy and escape, in connection with nine separate attacks against Bronx women over a ten-year period).

Mildred Sanchez (INDICTED on Criminal negligent homicide. Sanchez has been charged with the death of Minerva Perez on February 24, 2004, during a spiritual cleansing ritual.

Peter Miranda and Raymond Jiminez (ARRESTED: charged with Grand Larceny in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th degrees, Criminal possession of stolen property in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th degrees, Criminal possession of a forged instrument in the 2nd degree and Falsifying business records in the 1st degree. Miranda a former finance director for a not for profit service organization and his acquaintance Jiminez have been charged with allegedly stealing more than $100,000 from the group.

Bronx District Attorney’s Office announces the beginning of the Prosecution clinic.

Bronx District Attorney’s Office announces the hiring of 58 New Assistant District Attorneys.

Timothy Pina (P.G. to Grand larceny in the 3rd degree. Pina, a Correction Officer, pled guilty to his role in the theft of artwork by Salvador Dali, the surrealist artist). Sentencing is set for September 9, 2004 in Part M60.

Danielle Cohen (INDICTED: on Murder in the 2nd degree. Cohen is charged with the death of her seven year old daughter, Alise Nelson.

Kevin Jones (INDICT: on one count of Criminally negligent homicide, a class “E” felony offense, for allegedly killing a 21 year-old Jose Vladimir Rosario, while driving an ambulette on the Grand Concourse at East 156th Street this past April).

Lus Acosta (CONV: of 14 counts of Rape in the 1st degree under two theories, 5 counts of Sodomy in the 1st degree and 1 count of Escape in the 1st degree, in the rapes of nine Bronx women Sentencing is set for Tuesday, September 14, 2004 in Part T14.)

Anthony Serra (INDICTED: A former City Correction Department Chief, of Grand larceny in the 2nd degree and Violating the Conflicts of Interest Law. Serra is charged with stealing thousands of dollars from Governor George Pataki’s 2002 re-election campaign committees).

Mario Colon, a Verizon employee, and three others (ARRESTED: Mario Colon, Edison Burgos and Raphael Burgos are charged with Grand larceny in the 2nd degree, and Louis Ortiz has been charged with Grand larceny in the 3rd degree. The defendants are charged with “acting in concert” in the theft of more than $50,000 from Verizon).

Gary Coleman, a former teacher, (CONV: on two counts of Sodomy in the 2nd degree, four counts of Sexual abuse in the 2nd degree, and three counts of Endangering the welfare of a child. The incidents occurred between January 2003 and May 2003). Sentencing is set for August 23, 2004, in Part T6.

Diane Shamis(P.G. & SENT. to one count of Practicing or Appearing as Attorney-at-law without being admitted. Shamis was sentenced to a Conditional discharge and fined $500).

Nelson A. Perez (INDICTED: on Enterprise corruption and Promoting gambling. Perez and six others have been indicted on an illegal numbers operation, that conducted business at dozens of locations in the Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens).

Mirza Munir(ARRESTED: charged with Assault in the 2nd and 3rd degrees, Reckless Endangerment in the 1st degree, Criminal possession of a weapon in the 4th degree, Menacing, Leaving the scene of an incident without reporting, and Harassment in the 2nd degree. Munir, a livery cab driver, is charged in a hit and run injury of a passenger, following a fare dispute).

Michael Lombardy(SENT: to a term of four years imprisonment for the March 2004 “hit and run” accident that left two young pedestrians seriously injured.)

Robisson Santos (SENT: in absentia, to a term of twenty years imprisonment for the December 2002 stabbing of two Bronx auto-mechanics.)

Ronald Massagli (SENT: to a maximum sentence of 5 to 15 years imprisonment. Massagli had pled guilty to Grand Larceny in the 2nd degree, after admitting that he had stolen an elderly woman’s home).

Gordon Abernathy and 18 others (INDICTED: the Grand Jury returned a 100 count indictment charging the defendants with conspiracy, murder, criminal sale of a controlled substance, robbery and other offenses. The nineteen alleged members of a rival drug gang are charged with a string of crimes that occurred in the North East Bronx, between January 2000 and June 2004).

Gregory Stevenson (ARREST: charged with 40 counts of Possessing an obscene sexual performance by a child, and 40 counts of Possessing a sexual performance by a child. Both charges are class “E” felony offenses punishable by a maximum of 4 years imprisonment on each count).

Edelmiro Cesareo (INDICTED: on two counts of Murder in the 1st degre, two counts of Murder in the 2nd degree, two counts of Manslaughter in the 1st degree, Criminal possession of a weapon in the 2nd and 3rd degrees, and two counts of Endangering the welfare of a child. Cesareo was indicted in the shooting death of his
wife and her sister). Cesareo is scheduled to be arraigned on the indictment on July 13, 2004 in State Supreme Court, Part A.

Robisson Santos (CONV: of Assault in the 1st degree, a and 1 count of Attempted Assault in the 1st degree for the December 2002 stabbing of two Bronx auto-mechanics).

James De La Vega (CONV: on Attempted criminal mischief, Attempted making graffiti and Possession of graffiti instruments. DelaVega a graffiti artist, was convicted of painting on private property without owner’s permission). Sentencing is set for July 29, 2004, in Part AP3.

Edmund Melendez (ARREST: and charged with one count of Conspiracy in the 2nd degree for allegedly conspiring to rob, murder and burn a neighborhood pizza shop located at 173 Hemlock Street, Brooklyn.).

Walter Moses (SENT: to 8 to 24 years imprisonment. Moses pled guilty on April 30, 2004 to 27 counts of Criminal sale of a firearm in the 3rd degree to an undercover detective on seven different occasions).

Rafael Severino Castro (INDICTED on two counts of Murder in the 2nd degree, one count of Attempted Murder in the 2nd degree, two counts of Assault in the 1st degree, on count of Assault in the 2nd degree, Criminal possession of a weapon in the 4th degree and Endangering the welfare of a child. Castro has been charged with the stabbing death of his fiancé Vanessa Reynoso and the wounding of her mother, in the presence of the defendant’s six year old and eighteen month old daughters).

Bronx District Attorney Robert T. Johnson announced the hiring of 24 law school and college students who will begin an eight-week summer internship program today.

Edgar Morales and five others, gang members charged with Terrorism for Murder, Assault, and other offenses in effort to control a Bronx neighborhood.

Emilio Noble (PG: to Grand larceny in the 2^nd degree for embezzling more than $250,000 from Affinity Health Plan. Sentencing is set for Thursday, July 8, 2004 in Part T11).

Geraldine Malave (SENT: to a term of six-years probation, must register as a level one sex offender, and a six year order of protection has been issued to the victim. In addition, the defendant’s teaching license has been revoked.)

Mario Jimenez (P.G. to 1 count of Promoting an obscene sexual performance by a child, a class "D" felony offense, and 9 counts of Possessing an obscene sexual performance by a child, a class "E" felony offense). Sentencing is set for Friday, May 7, 2004 in Part M60.

Jose Fernandez(CONV: on Murder in the 2^nd degree in the death of Jose Gomez on September 14, 1987). Sentencing is set for May 10, 2004 in Part T18. Fernandez is also serving a life sentence in the death of Police Officer Michael Buczek in October of 1988.

Alfonso Washington (SENT: to a term of 6 to 12 years imprisonment  for conspiring to murder an alleged rival pimp while in custody on Rikers Island).

Paul Marino (INDICT: and charged with one count each of Attempted Grand larceny in the 2^nd degree and Criminal possession of a forged instrument in the 2^nd degree, for attempting to sell the home of Maureen McMahon, a retired schoolteacher).

The Bronx District Attorney’s Crime Victims Assistance Unit, in partnership with allied professionals and community volunteers, hosts the eighth annual Bronx Clothesline Project and information fair in honor of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.

Fernando Esparza (INDICT: charged with 2 counts of Attempted Murder in the 2^nd degree, 2 counts of Assault in the 1^st degree, 1 count of Attempted Assault in the 1^st degree, Assault in the 2^nd degree and 1 count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 4^th degree, in the severe beating of Luis and Juana, (Jenny) Marrero, and their granddaughter Dominique Donofrio).

Robin Valentin (INDICTED on Murder in the 2^nd degree, Manslaughter in the 1^st degree, Attempted Assault in the 1^st degree, Reckless endangerment in the 1^st degree, Hindering prosecution in the 1^st degree and Criminal possession of a weapon in the 4^th degree. Valentin is charged with the death of Jose Gutierrez, who was stabbed in the neck on April 22, 2001).

Paul Frazier (SENT: to a term of up to life imprisonment for the gunpoint robberies of Mohammed Hossain, 39, and Alexandra Ogandl, 34, in October 2002).

Rodney Lloyd (SENT: to consecutive terms of 25 years to life imprisonment. Lloyd was found guilty on January 29, 2004, on one count of Sodomy in the 1^st degree, one count of Sexual abuse in the 1^st degree and one count of Endangering the welfare of a child, of a 13 year old girl in 1996).

Kendall Currie(a Police Officer, P.G. to Petit larceny and Official misconduct. Currie admitted he stole "approximately 13 clear plastic bags of a white powder like substance alleged to be heroin, owned by the City of New York.") Currie resigned from the New York City Police Department at the end of his shift as part of his sentence and was also given a conditional discharge.

Michael Lombardy (INDICTED on two counts of Assault in the 2^nd degree, two counts of Vehicular assaut in the 2^nd degree, Leaving the scene of an accident without reporting, Resisting arrest and Operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Lombardy a former Police Officer, has been indicted in connection with a "hit and run" accident in which two young pedestrians were seriously injured).

Temel Greene(SENT: to a maximum sentence 5 to 15 years imprisonment for manslaughter in the death of an innocent bystander. Greene was also sentenced to 3 years imprisonment on an unrelated gun possession conviction, and 2 to 6 years imprisonment on an unrelated narcotics conviction).

Jeffery Chambers, former Police Officer (ARRESTED and charged with Assault and Disorderly conduct, of four civilians on two separate occasions in unrelated incidents).

Alfonso Washington (CONV: of conspiracy in the 2^nd degree, in an attempt to hire a "hitman" to murder an alleged rival pimp. Other charges of promoting prostitution are still pending. Sentencing is set for Friday, April 9, 2004, in Part T5.)

Kevin Washington (CONV: of Murder in the 2^nd degree and Robbery in the 1^st degree. Washington was found guilty in the deaths of Esteban Martinez, 29, and Linda Leone, 23, on December 15, 1996). Sentencing is set for April 14, 2004, in Part T22.

Police Officer Russell Argilla (INDICT:and charged with Grand larceny in the 4^th degree, Petit larceny, Falsifying business records in the 1^st degree, Official misconduct, Computer trespass, Criminal possession of stolen property in the 4^th and 5^th degrees, and Identity theft in the 2^nd degree).

Hassim Mohammad (SENT: to three years probation, and one hundred and twenty five hours of community service. The People recommended a term of 2 ½ to 7 ½ years imprisonment).

Adam Perry (INDICT: charged with six counts of Attempted Murder in the 1^st degree, six counts of Murder in the 2^nd degree, three counts of Kidnapping in the 2^nd degree, three counts of Unlawful imprisonment in the 1^st degree, three counts each of Criminal possession of a weapon in the 2^nd and 3^rd degrees, and one count of Reckless endangerment.)

Julio Alvarez (SENT: to a term of 25 years imprisonment on the manslaughter charge, and 10 years imprisonment for each charge of assault, to be served consecutively, for a total of 45 years imprisonment).

Steven Sanchez (CONV: of Murder in the 2^nd degree, "in a manner evincing a depraved indifference to human life", in the death of Jason Maldonado. Sanchez faces maximum term of 25 years to life imprisonment when he appears before State Supreme Court Justice Martin Marcus for sentencing on Thursday, April 1, 2004, in Part T13).

Kenneth Quinones and eight others (INDICT: and charged with conspiracy and other related charges for trafficking in heroin, in the East Tremont section of the Bronx).

Awilia Yaya (P.G. to Attempted criminal possession of a weapon in the 3rd degree. YaYa was arrested after making telephoned threats against Mayor Bloomberg). Sentencing is set for March 15, 2004, in Part F.

Bronx District Attorney Robert T. Johnson announced today the hiring of 9 new Assistant District Attorneys.

Glen Grossman (INDICTED on Reckless endangerment in the 1st degree and Reckless endangerment in the 2nd degree. Grossman, a New Jersey man, was indicted in connection with a high speed car chase).

Michael Sanchez (ARRESTED and charged with eight counts of possessing a sexual performance by a child. Sanchez, father of two children, was arrested for trafficking in child pornography on the Internet).

Michael Burgess (CONV: of Murder in the 2nd degree and Criminal possession of a weapon in the 2nd degree, in the shooting death of a fellow "Bloods" street gang member because of a turf dispute over drugs).

Jason Rivera (SENT: to 40 years imprisonment for the rape, sodomy, robbery and burglary of three young women).

Michael Potter (SENT: to the maximum allowable term of 25 years imprisonment for stabbing Donnell McClain, 23, to death on April 14, 2002.)

Julio Alvarez (CONV: of Manslaughter in the 1st degree, Assault in the 1st degree and Criminal possession of a weapon in the 2nd degree. Alvarez was found guilty in the death of Danny Colon and the assault of Manny Colon and Aramis Fournier on April 6, 2002). Sentencing is set for March 18, 2004, in Part T9.

Andre Shobey (INDICT: on charges of attempted murder, attempted burglary and other related charges for shooting two people and attempting to burglarize a third).

Robert Washko (INDICT: and charged with 1 count of Grand larceny in the 2nd degree, and 1 count of Criminal possession of stolen property in the 2nd degree).

Ricardo Figueroa and three others (ARRESTED and charged with Insurance fraud and Grand larceny for allegedly filing insurance claims after falsely reporting their vehicles as stolen).

Kevin Carroll (INDICTED on Att. Murder in the 1st degree, Att. Murder in the 2nd degree, Att. Aggravated Assault on a police Officer, Att. Assault in the 1st and 2nd degrees, Att. Robbery in the 2nd degree, Assault in the 3rd degree, Reckless Endangerment, Att. Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 3rd degree and Resisting arrest. Carroll attempted to murder a N.Y.C. Police Officer only hours after his release from prison).

Luis Gonzalez (SENT: to 15 year to life imprisonment in the death of off duty narcotics detective Jaime Betancourt, 34, in March 2002).

Manuel Rasantes and eleven others (INDICTED and charged with Conspiracy in the 2nd degree. Seven of the twelve have been charged with Criminal Sale and Criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 1st degree and other charges. Indicted twelve alleged members of a two and a half million dollar a year heroin wholesale distribution ring).

Kevin Whaley (CONV: of Murder in the 1st degree in the death of his neighbor, Betty Johnson, 56, on November 9, 2001). Sentencing is set for March 5, 2004, in Part M40.

Mohammad Hasan ( INDICT: on charges of murder and arson, for allegedly setting the fire that killed Maria Cruz, 41, and Brenda Casanova, 20, last December).

Ivor Forbes (INDICT: on two counts of Murder in the 2nd degree and two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 4th degree in the death of his wife Keisha Denton).

Patrick Brown, a N.Y.C. Police Officer, is charged with nineteen counts of Perjury in the 1st degree, Offering a false instrument for filing in the 1st degree, Criminal possession of a forged instrument in the 2nd degree and Falsifying business records in the 1st degree. Brown is charged with alleged efforts to avoid paying fines on parking tickets.

Bronx District Attorney Robert T. Johnson announced today the hiring of 8 new Assistant District Attorneys.