Spring Valley Man Is Sexual Predator: DA

A 16-year prison sentence is necessary to protect the community from a Garnerville man sentenced for repeated sex abuse, Acting Rockland County District Attorney Kevin Gilleece said Thursday.

Bretton, 43, was also sentenced to 20 years post-release supervision. He pleaded guilty in May to one count of Criminal Sexual Act in the First Degree, a class “B” Violent Felony.

“The sentence meted out by the Court is more than justified, as it is necessary to protect the community from this individual who has admitted to being a sexual predator,” Gilleece said. “There is no room in a civilized society for criminals such as this defendant.”

Bretton was arrested for the repeated sexual abuse of a child less than 13-years-old during a nine-month period beginning in July 2018. All of the encounters took place in Spring Valley.

The case was investigated by the Village of Spring Valley Police Department with the assistance of the Special Victim’s Unit of the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office.

Upon his release, Bretton must register as a sex offender under the provisions of Megan’s Law.

The case was prosecuted by Senior Assistant District Attorney Kathleen Devlin.