NEW ROCHELLE, NY (April 7, 2026) — A New Rochelle woman charged in a felony assault case stemming from a downtown stabbing was released on her own recognizance following a court appearance Tuesday, despite bail having been set at up to $30,000 at arraignment, according to court records.
Ijahnee Simmons, 28, was arraigned April 2, 2026, in New Rochelle City Court before Judge Jared R. Rice, where she pleaded not guilty to a felony assault charge. The court set bail at $10,000 cash, $20,000 insured bond, or $30,000 partially secured surety bond and issued a temporary order of protection, court records show.
At a subsequent appearance on April 7, 2026, for a felony hearing, the case was adjourned and Simmons was released on her own recognizance (ROR), according to court records.
The case has been adjourned to April 20, 2026, for further proceedings.
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