Yonkers resident Carlos Yarborough is back behind bars after prosecutors accused him of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl this summer, just months after his release on parole. He pleaded not guilty at his arraignment, and a judge ordered him held at the Westchester County Jail while the case moves forward.
Arraignment and charges
The Westchester County District Attorney’s Office said the 29-year-old was arraigned Tuesday on an indictment charging first-degree rape and first-degree criminal sexual act, along with several additional counts. Prosecutors allege that on or about July 8, 2024, Yarborough engaged in sexual intercourse and oral sex with the 13-year-old by forcible compulsion.
Judge Robert Prisco ordered Yarborough held at the Westchester County Jail and issued a temporary order of protection on behalf of the alleged victim. Yarborough entered a not guilty plea at the arraignment, and the case is proceeding in Westchester County Court.
New York State inmate records cited in prior reporting indicate Yarborough had been incarcerated following an earlier Westchester County conviction and was released on parole in April 2024, according to Daily Voice.
Past record
Yarborough’s name previously surfaced in a 2018 case involving the alleged beating of a Westchester County correction officer. A 2018 press release from the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office detailed that earlier indictment and included a court photo of Yarborough.
The earlier case and the new set of allegations are likely to fuel ongoing local debate over how prior convictions, parole decisions, and supervision timelines intersect with public safety concerns in Westchester County.
Legal stakes and next steps
Under New York law, rape in the first degree and criminal sexual act in the first degree are class B felonies, among the most serious non-homicide charges on the books. Statutory details for those offenses are outlined on Justia and FindLaw. Convictions can lead to lengthy prison terms and typically trigger sex-offender registration and strict post-release conditions.
The case remains in its early stages, with the indictment now driving the pretrial schedule in Westchester County Court.
What happens next
Yarborough is being held at the Westchester County Jail as the indictment works its way through the court system. According to prosecutors, the Yonkers Police Department investigated the alleged assault. Officials have not yet released a detailed schedule for upcoming court appearances, but future filings and hearing dates will be recorded in county court dockets.
For now, the temporary order of protection remains in place while both sides prepare for the next round of legal maneuvering in a case that is certain to draw close scrutiny from Yonkers residents and county officials alike.
