WHITE PLAINS, NY (May 1, 2026) — Two men from New Rochelle have been indicted on multiple felony charges connected to the rape and mugging of a woman near New Rochelle High School, the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office announced.
Destin Medina, 20, faces charges including Rape in the First Degree, multiple counts of Robbery in the Second Degree, Assault in the Second Degree, Rape in the Third Degree, and Forcible Touching. Lonell Alexander, 22, is charged with Robbery in the Second Degree and Assault in the Second Degree.
Both defendants pleaded not guilty at their arraignments last week. Temporary orders of protection have been issued for the victim, and both defendants have posted bail. Medina’s next court date is set for July 14, while Alexander’s is scheduled for July 16.
Incident Details
According to the felony complaint, on October 10, 2025, Medina allegedly raped the victim near New Rochelle High School. He then reportedly lured her to another location, where, with Alexander and another individual, they allegedly assaulted her and took her purse. The victim managed to flee and was helped by a good Samaritan.
District Attorney Susan Cacace commended the victim’s bravery for coming forward. “The assaults the victim was made to endure were amplified tenfold when she was revictimized over and over again during an unsparing, alleged attack,” Cacace said. “All rape survivors have a champion in my office.”
Court Appearances
Destin Medina, 20, was arraigned on April 21, 2026, before Judge Susan M. Capeci in Westchester County Court, where he pleaded not guilty. Bail was set at $35,000 cash, $150,000 insured bond, or $250,000 partially secured surety bond. Medina has posted bail. A temporary order of protection was issued for the victim. His next court date is July 14, 2026, for a Determination of Readiness hearing.
Lonell Alexander, 22, had his initial arraignment on April 21, 2026, rescheduled, and appeared before Judge Capeci on April 23, 2026, where he pleaded not guilty. A temporary order of protection was also issued in his case. Alexander’s next court date is July 16, 2026, for a Determination of Readiness hearing. His bail conditions were not reflected in court records reviewed.
The New Rochelle Police Department conducted the investigation. Assistant District Attorney Daniela Pisahov is prosecuting the case.
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