Why Did It Take 6 Years For Arrest In 2006 Rape Case?

Records also indicate that in 2011 he was arrested and charged with nine crimes after an incident that unfolded on Interstate 490 involving his one year-old son and that child’s mother. 

She claimed in police paperwork that while driving with her son in the backseat McFadden “started choking me and pulling my hair” and that he later “slammed my head against the driver side window.”

She told police at the time, “I am afraid of him and want him arrested.”

That arrest was in June 2011.  Court paperwork indicates he pled guilty to a misdemeanor charge in exchange for thirty days in jail.

From 1995 to 1997 McFadden spent time in New York State Prison for a drug conviction out of Chemung County.  From 1998 to 2005 he served seven years of an eight year sentence for a Robbery 2nd Degree conviction out of Chemung County.  13WHAM News also obtained McFadden’s prison discipline record that documents numerous violations and incidents while he was behind bars.

Response To This Report

Upon McFadden’s conviction on February 1st the news release issued by the D.A.’s Office included a quote from Sandra Doorley.

“Rapes are among the most horrific crimes that we prosecute, and any time that we’re able to remove a sexual predator like Ronell McFadden from the streets, it’s a victory for this community,” said Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley. “This conviction was a long time coming, and a tremendous amount of the credit goes to the District Attorney Investigators for bringing Ronell McFadden to justice. Without their tenacity, he may well have escaped paying for his crime.”

Upon receiving that release 13WHAM News inquired about the particulars of this case.  After more than a month of seeking an explanation or comment D.A. Doorley’s spokesman confirmed an interview for 10:30 a.m.  Wednesday morning.  At 9:30 a.m. the interview was cancelled stating that Ms. Doorley “is not comfortable commenting until after sentencing” Thursday.

A Rochester Police Spokesman deferred comment to the D.A.’s Office until after sentencing is complete.

A.D.A. Truelove was located outside the office Wednesday afternoon and her response is above.

McFadden's lawyer declined comment.

McFadden is scheduled to be sentenced Thursday afternoon and faces up to 50 years in prison.