Crime & Safety

Man Arrested In Connection To Attempted Rape In East Harlem

Police say the woman fought back and then the assailant ran away.

March 13, 2021

Police have made an arrest in an attempted rape in East Harlem.

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The incident happened Wednesday evening near East 131st Street and Harlem River Drive.

According to police, 33-year-old Jolart Wilson grabbed a 40-year-old woman, threw her to the ground, pulled down her pants and tried to rape her.

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