Man Indicted Over Murder in West Nyack
Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced today the indictment of Jospeh Janulewicz, 63, of West Nyack, NY by a Rockland County Grand Jury stemming from a homicide that occurred in West Nyack, NY.
On June 10, 2022 a relative of Brian Romney filed a missing person report with the Village of Greenwood Lake Police Department, when he did not arrive at his relative’s home as expected on June 8, 2022 and had not been in communication with his family and friends since the morning of that date. The New York State Police was requested to assist in the missing person investigation. A vehicle belonging to Brian Romney was located on June 15, 2022 in West Nyack, NY in close proximity to East Street. The investigation by the New York State Police led to the discovery of Brian Romney’s deceased body concealed inside the residence of Joseph Janulewicz on June 16, 2022. Brian Romney suffered multiple stab wounds to his person, and the Medical Examiner ruled his death a homicide.
Janulewicz was indicted on the following charges:
• One count of Murder in the Second Degree, class “A” Felony,
• One count of Concealment of a Human Corpse, class “E” Felony
District Attorney Tom Walsh said, “As alleged, the defendant perpetrated a brutal and senseless act of violence that resulted in the death of Brian Romney. This type of violence will never be tolerated and those who commit these crimes will be held accountable. My office will continue to work with the New York State Police to ensure justice is served for this horrific crime.”
Arraignment on the indictment is pending. Janulewicz was remanded to the Rockland County Jail. He faces a maximum of 25 years to life in state prison, if convicted of Murder in the Second Degree.
Executive Assistant District Attorney Doreen Lloyd and Executive Assistant District Attorney Michael Dugandzic are prosecuting the case.
It should be noted that a criminal complaint is merely an accusation and that a defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
