Holly Rios released from Westchester jail after plea deal

Holly Rios spent 66 days in the Westchester County Jail before walking free on Wednesday. The 44-year-old New Rochelle resident had been held on two counts of first-degree robbery, Class B felonies, but her legal situation changed with a new plea deal.

Rios pleaded guilty to third-degree assault, a Class A misdemeanor. She had previously entered a not guilty plea to an attempted second-degree assault charge, a Class E felony. Court records show the felony charge was reduced to the misdemeanor. The judge sentenced Rios to time served, meaning her 66 days of incarceration satisfied her penalty.

The woman was arrested on August 22 by New Rochelle police. She was booked into the Westchester County Department of Correction in Valhalla at 3:08 p.m. on August 23. At her arraignment that same day, Judge Alexandra R. Bisesi set bail at $10,000 cash, a $20,000 insured bond, or a $30,000 partially secured surety bond. Despite these options, Rios remained in custody.

A New York Sheriffs’ VINE Service notification issued Wednesday confirmed her release. The court docket, case number CR-03987-26, reflects the updated status. Judge Michelle Bernstein handled the final appearance on October 28. The sentencing entry includes a $175 mandatory surcharge and a $25 crime victim assistance fee, both due December 28, 2026. An order of protection is also referenced in the paperwork.

The original two first-degree robbery charges no longer appear in the latest case update. The available records do not specify whether those charges were dismissed or withdrawn. The documents also do not identify the victim or describe the specific circumstances of the August 22 incident.