Another Arrest Made In Connection With Spring Valley Evergreen Fire

Rockland County District Attorney Tom Walsh announced the arrest and arraignment of Denise Kerr on charges stemming from the continuing investigation into the fatal fire that occurred at the Evergreen Assisted Living Home in Spring Valley.

Denise Kerr, 51, of Brooklyn, turned herself in to Rockland County District Attorney Investigators this morning. She was arraigned in the Village of Spring Valley Justice Court before Honorable David Fried on her misdemeanor charge of Reckless Endangerment 2nd. Kerr entered a plea of not guilty and was released on her own recognizance. The next appearance is scheduled for October 12, 2021.

The case is being prosecuted by Executive Assistant District Attorney Mike Dugandzic and Senior Assistant District Attorney Ryan Sweeney.