New Rochelle woman found guilty

of tampering with physical evidence

Westchester County District Attorney Janet DiFiore announced that Shushawana Barracks (DOB 05/23/85) of 80 Winthrop Avenue, New Rochelle, New York was convicted today on one count of Tampering with Physical Evidence in the First Degree a class “E” Felony, one count of Resisting Arrest, a class “A” Misdemeanor and one count of Obstructing Governmental Administration, also a class “A” Misdemeanor.

On January 9th, 2008 the defendant poured laundry detergent and fabric softener on all of the seating surfaces of her 2007 Nissan Murano in an effort to destroy physical evidence pertaining to an ongoing rape investigation involving her live-in-boyfriend, Tyrone Haywood (DOB 08/19/76).

Haywood is currently under indictment for two separate rapes, both involving vehicles owned by Barracks.

Haywood’s case is currently pending in county court.

Barracks’ bail is continued pending sentencing on October 8th, 2008.

She faces a maximum of four years in state prison on the conviction.

Assistant District Attorney Heide Mason, Deputy Chief of the Sex Crimes Bureau, prosecuted the case.

 Shushawana Barracks