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A Message from the District Attorney...
Dear Friends and Neighbors:
I hope you have been managing to keep warm during the Arctic blitz this week.
Despite weather-related challenges and closures, our office remained open 24/7 processing the many complaints, referrals and arrests we receive every day from our law enforcement partners. Even during a snowstorm, we were on duty working to keep the people of Westchester safe. That will remain true this weekend, when some forecasts are indicating the arrival of yet another snowstorm.
Please travel with caution and check on your neighbors, especially the elderly, who may not be able to signal for help if their homes lose heat or power.
This week, my office secured an incredibly substantial sentence for a child abuser and rapist living in Yonkers. Between 2020 and 2023, Eleuterio Duran repeatedly sexually abused and raped an underage victim. Around a decade prior, he had also raped another woman.
On Tuesday, my office secured a sentence of 45 years in state prison for Mr. Duran. This is among the largest penalties obtained during my administration, and the punishment here certainly fits the crime.
My administration has zero tolerance for crimes committed against children, especially those involving sexual abuse or exploitation. Our Special Prosecutions Division is staffed by trained professionals who handle these matters with the sensitivity, care and persistence they deserve. I review every single one of these cases personally to ensure that outcomes are consonant with the demands of justice.
On another note, on Monday we will be announcing a brand new traffic safety initiative aimed at making our public highways safer places to travel with your loved ones. So please stay tuned for more information on that front.
As always, never hesitate to reach out to me with any questions or concerns you'd like to bring to my attention. I always appreciate hearing from you directly.
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