Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced that Wesleigh Gilsenan, 41, of Orangetown, New York, was convicted of Burglary in the Second Degree following a two-day bench trial in Rockland County Court.
The trial was held before the Honorable Kevin F. Russo, who found the defendant guilty on January 30, 2026.
Prosecutors said that on April 24, 2025, at approximately 10:50 a.m., Gilsenan unlawfully entered a first-floor apartment inside a residence in the Village of Spring Valley. Once inside, he rummaged through the victim’s personal belongings, including medication and money.
Following the verdict, Gilsenan was remanded to the Rockland County Jail without bail. He now faces up to 15 years in state prison. Sentencing is scheduled for April 29, 2026.
“Burglary is a serious crime that violates the safety and privacy of our residents,” District Attorney Walsh said. “My office remains committed to prosecuting those who violate the law and disrupt the sense of security in our neighborhoods.”
The investigation was conducted by the Spring Valley Police Department with assistance from the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Criminal Investigations.
The case was prosecuted by Supervising Assistant District Attorney Emily McNiff and Assistant District Attorney Katie Crispi.
