NEW ROCHELLE, NY (August 9, 2023) — New Rochelle Police arrested a 15-year-old male in the area of New Rochelle High School following two sexual assaults that occurred in the area of Echo Bay over the past week. Both assaults occurred in broad daylight with witnesses present.
The first incident occurred on Friday August 4th, at 5:37 p.m. on Soundview Street in New Rochelle. The perpetrator followed a female juvenile, attacked her from behind and brought her to the ground. Two citizens witnessed what was transpiring and called out scaring the suspect off. Police canvassed the area but were unable to locate the suspect.
Three days later, on Monday August 7th, at approximately 9:33 a.m., New Rochelle Police Officers responded to Five Islands Park on the report of a sexual assault. The victim stated an unknown male had followed her down Main Street to the park. She was grabbed from behind and assaulted. A female adult witnessed what was occurring and interceded causing the perpetrator to flee the scene.
The victim, a female juvenile, was located and treated for her injuries at a local hospital.
Patrol units immediately began to canvass for the suspect. New Rochelle Police Detectives were able to locate the perpetrator at approximately 2:00 p.m. in the vicinity of New Rochelle High School.
The perpetrator, a 15-year-old male juvenile, was arrested without incident. Detectives were then able to link the perpetrator to the previous assault. In both attacks the attacker was unknown to the victim.
Arrest & Charges
Minor Male (15) August 7th Incident
- Aggravated Sexual Abuse in the 4th Degree, an E Felony
- Criminal Obstruction of Breathing or Blood Circulation, an A Misdemeanor
- Forcible Touching
Minor Male (15) August 4th Incident
- Criminal Obstruction of Breathing or Blood Circulation, an A Misdemeanor
- Forcible Touching