Murder Charge In Pre-Dawn Stabbing

The Spring Valley resident accused of stabbing a Pomona man and then taking a bus to Boston was indicted on a murder charge Thursday.

In connection with the killing of Jairo Danilo Sandoval del Cid, Acting Rockland County District Attorney Kevin Gilleece announced that Jose Alejandro Icu-Madrid of 60 Mallory Road was indicted on:

• One count of Murder in the Second Degree, a class “A” Felony

“Because of the great work of Ramapo Police Department, this dangerous defendant was quickly apprehended and will be vigorously prosecuted," Gilleece said.

Prosecutors said Icu-Madrid stabbed Sandoval del Cid in the chest and back at about 3:50 a.m. while both were at 4 Northbrook Road in Spring Valley on Feb. 20.

The 23-year-old then fled Rockland County as Ramapo police mounted a massive manhunt.

Police tracking Icu-Madrid discovered he got a ride from someone who took him to the Port Authority bus terminal in New York City. With help from the Port Authority police they concluded he was on a bus to Boston. The Boston Police Department arrested him when the bus pulled in there.

After the arraignment, Icu-Madrid was sent to Rockland County Jail without bail. He faces a maximum of 25 years to life in state prison, if convicted.

Chief Assistant District Attorney Dominic Crispino is prosecuting the case.

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