21-year-old man arrested in connection to rape of woman in the Bronx: police

BRONX, New York (WABC) -- Police have made an arrest in connection to the rape of a woman in the Bronx on Wednesday morning.

Gregory Williams, 21, was arrested Wednesday afternoon at 2008 Westchester Avenue in the Bronx, according to police.

He was charged with two counts of first-degree rape, third-degree assault, third-degree sex abuse and second-degree harassment.

Investigators said a 26-year-old woman was walking on Virginia Avenue in Parkchester around 3:30 a.m. when a man grabbed her from behind, punched her and then raped her.

The victim was taken to an area hospital in stable condition.


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