A Rockland County corrections officer has been arrested on charges related to the possession of child sexual abuse material.
Daniel Dworkin, 44 of Valley Cottage, a correctional officer Sergeant at the Rockland County Jail, was arrested by the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office on November 21, 2024, and charged with fifty -one (51) counts of promoting a sexual performance by a child (PL. 263.15) and fifty-one (51) counts of possessing a sexual performance by a child (PL. 263.16).
Authorities revealed that an investigation into the allegations led to the execution of search warrants at the defendant’s residence and for his electronic devices.
During the searches, evidence was collected that reportedly confirmed the possession of explicit material involving minors. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities examining the seized devices for further incriminating evidence.
Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II said, “As the Chief Law Enforcement Officer of Rockland County, it saddens me to announce today’s arrest of Daniel Dworkin, a Rockland County Sheriff’s Corrections Sergeant at the Rockland County Jail. My Office is
committed to protecting the most vulnerable members of our community—our children. Upon taking office as District Attorney, the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office became a member of the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC). The mission of the ICAC Task Force is to protect children by identifying individuals online who are attempting to lure children to meet for sex or those disseminating child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The charges against this individual are deeply disturbing, particularly given his position of public trust. Those who exploit or endanger children will be held fully accountable for their actions.I commend the continued integrity and professionalism of my Office’s investigators and prosecutors who work tirelessly to investigate and apprehend individuals who are violating the law. The residents of Rockland County should know that the men and women of the Rockland County Corrections Division of the County Jail are true professionals. The actions of this individual in no way reflect the values and dedication shown everyday by those officers.”
Dworkin was arraigned in Clarkstown Justice Court by the Honorable Leslie Kahn. Bail waset at $500,000 cash, $1 million bond, $1.5 million partially secured bond with 10 percent down.
The matter was adjourned to November 25, 2024, when the case will be prosecuted by Supervising Assistant District Attorney Gerard M.
Damiani III and Senior Assistant District Joseph Santangelo.