Jose Ignacio Bonilla Garcia, 32, was arraigned April 27, 2026, before Acting Supreme Court Justice Karen M. Wilutis on two counts of first-degree rape and one count of second-degree assault.
He was ordered held without bail and faces up to 25 years in prison if convicted on the top charge.
“Accountability for perpetrators of sexual violence is not just a legal obligation, but also a moral one,” Tierney said. “My office will do everything in its power to ensure that those who commit such heinous acts are held accountable.”
According to prosecutors, the incident began late on March 27, when the defendant encountered the victim at Esperanza Deli Café in Amityville.
Hours later, at approximately 4:00 a.m., both men exited the establishment separately and spoke outside.
Authorities allege the victim, who was intoxicated, suddenly collapsed.
Investigators say Bonilla Garcia then dragged the unresponsive man behind a dumpster where he allegedly committed a sexual assault.
When the victim regained consciousness and attempted to resist, the defendant allegedly beat him with a piece of wood until he became unresponsive again.
The victim was discovered hours later by a delivery driver who contacted emergency services.
He was rushed to Good Samaritan Hospital for treatment and a forensic examination.
Authorities say surveillance footage and recovered evidence helped identify the suspect.
Following the attack, prosecutors said the defendant fled Suffolk County by bus and was later apprehended by U.S. Marshals in Texas with assistance from multiple agencies.
He was extradited to New York. Immigration authorities have lodged a detainer seeking removal following the conclusion of the criminal proceedings now underway. The prosecution is being handled by the District Attorney’s Major Crime Bureau with assistance from investigators involved in the case.