After nearly two decades, Mexican national extradited to New York, arraigned on child rape charges

After nearly two decades, Mexican national extradited to New York, arraigned on child rape charges
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WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — A Mexican national who fled the United States before his 2008 indictment on rape and sexual assault charges has been extradited to Westchester County and arraigned, officials announced.

Galo Herrera, 52, was returned to New York after being apprehended by Mexican authorities and was arraigned Monday before Westchester County Court Judge Sheralyn Pulver. He pleaded not guilty to all charges and was remanded to the custody of the Westchester County Department of Correction.

“Justice has no expiration date,” Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace said. “I am grateful to our law enforcement partners in Mexico and the U.S. who brought Mr. Herrera to answer for these charges.”

Herrera was indicted on one count of predatory sexual assault against a child, two counts of first-degree rape, and three counts of endangering the welfare of a child. Prosecutors allege that between December 2006 and January 2007, he forcibly raped a girl under the age of 13 before fleeing the jurisdiction.

The case is being investigated by the Mount Vernon Police Department, the Westchester DA’s Office, and the FBI, with assistance from forensic labs at the Westchester County Department of Labs and Research and the New York State Police Crime Lab.