NEW ROCHELLE, NY (October 13, 2026) — A 46-year-old man arrested by New Rochelle police on charges of first-degree robbery and attempted second-degree assault has made numerous court appearances over the past seven weeks, with his case still pending in New Rochelle City Court, according to records maintained by the New York State Unified Court System.
Ronald Peterman, born in 1980, was arrested August 22, 2026, and charged with first-degree robbery, a Class B violent felony under New York Penal Law § 160.15, and attempted second-degree assault, a Class E felony under Penal Law §§ 110 and 120.05.
Peterman was arraigned August 23 before Yonkers City Court Judge Alexandra R. Bisesi, who was presiding over a weekend arraignment involving a New Rochelle City Court case. Bisesi set bail at $25,000 cash, a $50,000 insured bond or a $75,000 partially secured surety bond. The court also issued a temporary order of protection.
The arraignment occurred on a Sunday, when Westchester County operates a centralized weekend arraignment system. Judges from different city courts may preside over cases originating in other municipalities as part of that arrangement.
First-degree robbery is the most serious robbery classification under New York law. The offense involves forcibly stealing property under circumstances that may include serious physical injury, possession of a deadly weapon, use or threatened use of a dangerous instrument, or displaying what appears to be a firearm. A conviction for first-degree robbery carries a potential prison sentence of up to 25 years.
The available court records do not identify which specific provision of the first-degree robbery statute Peterman allegedly violated. They also do not identify the location of the alleged robbery, whether a weapon was involved, whether anyone was injured or what property was allegedly taken.
Peterman’s case has remained in New Rochelle City Court since his arraignment. Court records show additional appearances or scheduled proceedings on August 24 and 31; September 3, 4, 9, 11, 14, 18 and 25; and October 9.
The proceedings have involved several judges, including Jared R. Rice, Michelle Bernstein and Eileen Songer McCarthy. The case has been repeatedly adjourned, including felony hearings scheduled for September 3 and 4. A September 25 appearance was rescheduled.
The most recent proceeding, on October 9 before Judge Bernstein, resulted in another adjournment. Peterman’s next scheduled appearance is October 23, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. for a felony hearing.
The original arraignment record establishes that bail was set, but the available records do not indicate whether Peterman subsequently posted bail or was released. His current custody status could not be determined.
The case is docketed as CR-03988-26 in New Rochelle City Court. The New Rochelle Police Department arrest number is 20260069114.
Peterman is represented by the Legal Aid Society of Westchester County. The case is being prosecuted by the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office.
The available court records do not describe the circumstances surrounding the alleged robbery or identify any victims. Additional information has been requested from the New Rochelle Police Department.
The charges are allegations. Peterman is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
This article was prepared with the assistance of AI tools under the direction and editing of Robert Cox.
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