Rockland Jail Guard Had Large Stash Of Child Sex Abuse Material: DA

ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY — A jail guard was arrested with a huge cache of child pornography, according to law enforcement officials.

Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced the arrest of 44-year-old Daniel Dworkin, of Valley Cottage, a correctional officer sergeant at the Rockland County Jail. He was arrested by the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office on Thursday and charged with 51 counts of promoting a sexual performance by a child and 51 counts of possessing a sexual performance by a child.

The investigation began with an online cyber tip report from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children which was then turned over to the ICAC regional task force at the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office. The investigation led to the execution of search warrants for Dworkin's home and electronic devices.

"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," District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II said. "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."

The investigation was conducted by the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC), a group comprised of the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office, the New York State Police, federal agencies, and other local law enforcement who work together to identify and prosecute those who prey on children using the internet. The Clarkstown Police Department and Homeland Security Investigations assisted with the case.

"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 district attorney added. "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. Bail was set at $500,000 cash, $1 million bond, $1.5 million partially secured bond with 10 percent down. The matter was adjourned to November 25.