Crime & Safety
Man Arrested Following East Harlem Child Sexual Assault: Police
A 41-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection to a sexual assault involving a 13-year-old nearly a month ago, police said.
HARLEM, NY — A man was arrested and charged in connection to a sexual assault involving a young teenage girl, according to police.
Johnny Rios, 41, was arrested on Jan. 30 and charged with forcible touching, public lewdness, endangering the welfare of a child, sexual abuse and stalking, officials said.
On Jan. 13, a 13-year-old girl was walking near East 126th Street and Madison Avenue at around 5 p.m. when a stranger walked up to her, officials said.
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The man then grabbed the young girl's buttocks and exposed himself while masturbating, police said.
Officials said the man then fled the scene on foot.
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The teen was uninjured in the incident, police said.
According to court records, Rios, a Harlem resident, pled not guilty to all charges.
Rios had bail set at $5,000 cash and the judge issued a restraining order. His next court appearance is Feb. 22.
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