Crime & Safety

Suspect Charged For Raping Woman At Knife Point In Queens, NYPD Says

The suspect was caught on surveillance video wearing a knife-wielding "Ghostface" sweater ​during the incident,

The victim was transported to an area hospital in stable condition. ​
The victim was transported to an area hospital in stable condition. ​ (Peter Senzamici/Patch)

QUEENS, NY — A 20-year-old man has been arrested and charged for allegedly raping a woman at knife point in Queens last week, police announced.

Rody Cu Morales has been charged with two counts of rape, assault, sexual abuse, menacing, criminal possession of a weapon and harassment.

Morales is accused of attacking a 50-year-old woman on April 11 around 3 a.m. in the vicinity of 162nd Street and 89th Avenue, police said.

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The man displayed a knife and proceeded to force himself on the victim and rape her, police said.

Morales was caught on surveillance video wearing a knife-wielding "Ghostface" sweater during the incident, and was apprehended by police on Tuesday.

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

This is a developing story. This post may be updated.

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