Cases From The Bronx District Attorney

DARCEL D. CLARK DISTRICT ATTORNEY, BRONX COUNTY

2/27/2018 - BRONX MAN SENTENCED TO 15 YEARS IN PRISON FOR ATTACKING TWO FEMALES HE KNOCKED UNCONSCIOUS AND LEFT SEMI-NAKED
Defendant Pleaded Guilty to Attempted Assault and Attempted Robbery

  Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark today announced that a Bronx man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for two 2016 attacks in which he knocked the victims unconscious and removed items of their clothing. In one attack, he broke the jaw of a 15-year old girl near Bronx Park. 

 District Attorney Clark said, “The defendant brutally beat a young girl who refused his sexual advances and a young woman who had willingly handed over her phone. He will now serve 15 years behind bars for these vicious attacks. The two survivors have bravely gone on with their lives, despite severe emotional and physical pain. We hope this sentence brings a measure of peace to them.” 

 District Attorney Clark said the defendant, Shaun Lewis, 28, of Lurting Avenue, was sentenced today to 15 years in prison followed by five years post-release supervision by Bronx Supreme Court Justice Ralph Fabrizio. He pleaded guilty on January 25, 2018 to Attempted Assault in the first-degree and Attempted Robbery in the second-degree. At the time of the attacks, the defendant was on parole for a robbery in which he beat a woman.

 According to the investigation, on the early morning of October 24, 2016, Lewis exposed himself to the teenage girl and demanded she “touch it” while in the vicinity of Bronx Park. When the girl refused, the defendant repeatedly struck her face, kicked her and choked her into unconsciousness. When she awoke her pants and underwear had been removed. He then grabbed her breast before she was able to flee.

 According to the investigation, on the night of April 21, 2016, on Wickham Avenue, Lewis approached a 33-year-old woman and demanded her cell phone. Upon handing over her phone, the woman asked the defendant to send the photos on her phone to her husband. The victim was knocked unconscious and awoke with her pants removed. She suffered bruising, swelling and extreme pain to her jaw.

2/28/2018 - BRONX BUILDING SUPER INDICTED ON PREDATORY SEXUAL ASSAULT AGAINST A CHILD, RAPE AND OTHER CHARGES FOR ATTACKS ON GIRLS

Defendant Allegedly Assaulted Girls in Two of the Buildings Where He Worked

 Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark today announced that a Bronx man has been charged in two indictments with Predatory Sexual Assault Against A Child, second-degree Rape and other felony charges for sexually abusing a 5-year-old girl and a 14-year-old girl in buildings where he served as a superintendent. 

 District Attorney Clark said, “This defendant allegedly preyed on a girl for nearly three years, starting in 2009 when she was five years old, in the basement of her building. He also allegedly raped a 14-year-old girl last year in another building. We will bring justice for the victims of these horrendous crimes. He could face up to life in prison if he is convicted of the most serious charge.” 

 District Attorney Clark said the defendant, Angel Martinez, 63, of 1495 Morris Avenue, was charged in one indictment with Predatory Sexual Assault Against A Child, first-degree Course Of Sexual Conduct Against A Child, second-degree Course Of Sexual Conduct Against A Child, and Endangering The Welfare Of A Child. In the second indictment, he is charged with second-degree Rape, second-degree Criminal Sexual Act, third-degree Rape, third-degree Criminal Sexual Act and Endangering The Welfare Of A Child. He was arraigned before Bronx Supreme Court Justice George Villegas on February 13, 2018. Bail was continued and he is due back on May 22, 2018. He could face up to life in prison on the top count.

 According to the investigation, between August 19, 2009 and July 10, 2012, in the laundry room area of the basement of 1800 University Avenue, the defendant engaged in sexual intercourse and other acts of sexual conduct with a girl beginning when she was five years old.

 According to the investigation, on November 6, 2017, in 441 East 136th Street, the defendant engaged in sexual intercourse and other acts of sexual conduct with a 14-year-old girl.

 An indictment is an accusatory instrument and not proof of a defendant’s guilt.

 Anyone with information about other possible incidents is urged to call police at (212) 267-RAPE (7273).

3/1/2018 - BRONX MAN SENTENCED TO 25 YEARS IN PRISON FOR FATALLY SHOOTING 14-YEAR-OLD BOY ON HIS WAY TO SCHOOL

Defendant Pleaded Guilty to Manslaughter

 Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark today announced that a Bronx man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for killing a teenage boy. 

  District Attorney Clark said, “The defendant ambushed and shot a 14-year-old, firing multiple times and then running away. For this senseless crime, he will spend 25 years behind bars. We will continue to pursue anyone who spreads fear through gun violence in the Bronx.” 

 District Attorney Clark said the defendant, Travis Bloch, 31, of 3463 Third Ave., was sentenced on Feb. 28, 2018 to 25 years in prison followed by 5 years of post-release supervision by Bronx Supreme Court Justice Steven Barrett. Bloch pleaded guilty to first degree Manslaughter on January 18, 2018. A co-defendant, Jeremiah Thomas, who also pleaded guilty to first-degree Manslaughter, was sentenced to 17 years in prison on Feb. 15, 2018.

 According to the investigation, on the morning of May 22, 2015, outside a building at 1181 Sheridan Avenue, the defendant repeatedly shot Christopher Duran, 14, as he was heading to school, causing his death.