NEW CITY – A former corrections officer at the Rockland County Jail faces five years of probation on his guilty plea to unlawful imprisonment and forcible touching following a 2021 investigation into criminal activity inside the jail.
John Kezek of Knoxville, Tennessee, formerly of Florida, New York, is also expected to have a permanent order of protection filed for the victim when sentenced in July.
The charges were based on allegations made by a female victim who came in contact with Kezek while he was working in his official capacity as a corrections officer for the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office.
“As a corrections officer, you have a critical responsibility to uphold the law and protect those who are under your supervision,” said District Attorney Thomas Walsh II. “The actions by the defendant have not only harmed the victim but also undermined the efforts of the many dedicated and hardworking corrections officers who strive to maintain the highest standards of the profession.”
