Multiple Charges Filed Against Croton-on-Hudson Man for Violating Protection Order

The New York State Police Somers Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) announce the arrest of Ralph V. Sedlmayer, 39, of Croton-on-Hudson, NY, on multiple charges following an investigation into repeated violations of a Temporary Order of Protection.

On April 28, 2025, a victim reported to State Police in Somers that a vehicle nearly collided with her vehicle. The victim identified the driver as resembling her ex-boyfriend, Sedlmayer, who is the subject of an active Temporary Order of Protection.

A thorough investigation conducted by BCI determined that Sedlmayer had been operating the vehicle in question and was observed in close proximity to the victim on multiple occasions. Investigators also discovered that Sedlmayer had created a social media account used to contact the victim, further violating the court order.

As a result of the investigation, Sedlmayer was arrested and charged with the following:

• Criminal Contempt in the First Degree (class E felony)
• Stalking in the Fourth Degree (class B misdemeanor)
• Harassment in the First Degree (class B misdemeanor)
• Menacing in the Second Degree – Violation of Order of Protection (class A misdemeanor)

Sedlmayer was arraigned in the Town of Somers Court and remanded to Westchester County Jail on $750 cash bail. He is scheduled to appear in the Town of North Salem Court on May 19, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.