Anyone with further information about the defendant is asked to call Yonkers Police at (914) 377-7725.

May 6, 2025

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace announced that Rolando Ruiz, 39, of Yonkers, was indicted on several felony charges related to his alleged rape and repeated sexual abuse of a child under the age of 13 years old.

Specifically, Ruiz was charged with committing a Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child in the First Degree, Predatory Sexual Assault Against a Child, and two counts each of Use of a Child Less Than 17 Years of Age in a Sexual Performance and Possessing an Obscene Sexual Performance by a Child, all felonies.

Ruiz, who works as a Sexton at the Community Baptist Church, in Yonkers, was arraigned on the indictment Tuesday before Westchester County Court Judge Robert Prisco. He was remanded to the Westchester County Jail pending further proceedings.

DA Cacace said: “The defendant’s conduct, as alleged in this indictment, is heinous. As a judge, I presided for many years over the Sex Offense Part in the Westchester County Court. These are among the more disturbing allegations I have encountered during my tenure.

“Thanks to a swift intervention by my office and the Yonkers police, we were able to secure the victim’s (and their family’s) safety. As District Attorney, protecting children and vulnerable populations remains my North Star.”

Anyone with further information about the defendant is asked to call Yonkers Police at (914) 377-7725.

DA Cacace wishes to thank the Yonkers Police Department for its diligent work on this case.

The case is being prosecuted by Senior Assistant District Attorney Charlotte Gudis, Assistant District Attorney Daniela Parra, and Child and Elder Abuse Bureau Chief Christine Hatfield.

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The charges against the defendant are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.