Uniondale, New York – On January 30, 2024, several individuals were arraigned on indictments before Supreme Court Justice Anthony S. Senft Jr., each facing different bail conditions. RAMIERZ CERRATO was ordered to be held on bail of $500,000 cash, $1,000,000 bond, or $5,000,000 partially secured bond, and is due back in court on March 4, 2024. CHAVEZ CAMPOS was ordered to be held on $250,000 cash, $500,000 bond, or $2,500,000 partially secured bond, and is due back in court on February 23, 2024. On February 2, 2024, SERPOS and GARCIA CORNEJO were arraigned, with SERPOS facing bail of $500,000 cash, $1,000,000 bond, or $5,000,000 partially secured bond, and GARCIA CORNEJO facing bail of $250,000 cash, $500,000 bond, or $2,500,000 partially secured bond. Both are scheduled to appear in court later in February.
JIMENEZ AVILA and a minor were also arraigned on February 6, 2024, with JIMENEZ AVILA facing bail of $500,000 cash, $1,000,000 bond, or $5,000,000 partially secured bond, and the minor facing bail of $125,000 cash, $250,000 bond, or $2,500,000 partially secured bond. Both are due back in court on March 4, 2024. As of February 9, 2024, ZEPEDA PADILLA remains at large, and the public is urged to contact the Suffolk County Police Department or Crime Stoppers with any information about his whereabouts.
These arraignments are the latest developments in a case that has garnered significant attention in Suffolk County. The defendants are all being represented by different attorneys, setting the stage for what is expected to be a complex legal battle. The varying bail conditions set by Justice Senft reflect the individual circumstances of each defendant and the nuances of the case.
The charges against the defendants have not been disclosed, leaving the public speculating about the nature of the alleged offenses. The case has left many in the community shocked and concerned, particularly regarding the whereabouts of one of the defendants, ZEPEDA PADILLA. The ongoing nature of the legal proceedings indicates that this case will continue to be a point of interest in the community and beyond.