Police: Bronx man arrested for allegedly raping 20-year-old woman
Posted: Updated:A Bronx man has been arrested for allegedly raping a woman in Manhattan.
News 12 is told 21-year-old Pedro Rodriguez is behind a rape pattern out of the city.
The most recent incident happened on Aug. 25 when police say he approached a woman walking along the George Washington Bridge.
Rodriguez allegedly acted like he had a weapon, went through the 20-year-old woman's bag after demanding money and then raped her.
That victim was treated and released at a nearby hospital.
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Police: 18-year-old stabbed, robbed outside school
Police: 18-year-old stabbed, robbed outside school
Police say an 18-year-old male was stabbed and robbed Thursday outside J.H.S. 166 Roberto Clemente School.
Police say an 18-year-old male was stabbed and robbed Thursday outside J.H.S. 166 Roberto Clemente School.
Man accused of exposing himself to woman in Kingsbridge Heights
Man accused of exposing himself to woman in Kingsbridge Heights
A man is accused of committing an act of public lewdness in Kingsbridge Heights.
A man is accused of committing an act of public lewdness in Kingsbridge Heights.
Police: Man wanted for robbery near West Farms subway station
Police: Man wanted for robbery near West Farms subway station
Police are asking for the public’s help as they work to identify a man connected to a subway station robbery.
Police are asking for the public’s help as they work to identify a man connected to a subway station robbery.
Martinez avoids murder charge in death, dismemberment case
Martinez avoids murder charge in death, dismemberment case
A grand jury opted not to charge Ciara Martinez with murder and manslaughter after she was arrested in connection with the death and dismemberment of Lisa Marie Velaquez.
A grand jury opted not to charge Ciara Martinez with murder and manslaughter after she was arrested in connection with the death and dismemberment of Lisa Marie Velaquez.
A grand jury opted not to charge Ciara Martinez with murder and manslaughter after she was arrested in connection with the death and dismemberment of Lisa Marie Velaquez.
A grand jury opted not to charge Ciara Martinez with murder and manslaughter after she was arrested in connection with the death and dismemberment of Lisa Marie Velaquez.
Police searching for 3 suspects in shooting incident
Police searching for 3 suspects in shooting incident
They say the shooting happened on University Avenue near West 183rd Street.
They say the shooting happened on University Avenue near West 183rd Street.
Police: Man wanted for attempted deli robbery
Police: Man wanted for attempted deli robbery
According to police, the suspect walked inside the store and posed as a customer ordering food.
According to police, the suspect walked inside the store and posed as a customer ordering food.
Tremont McDonald's reportedly used as hot spot for drug sales
Tremont McDonald's reportedly used as hot spot for drug sales
Tremont residents are complaining about alleged criminal activity at a local McDonald's.
Tremont residents are complaining about alleged criminal activity at a local McDonald's.
Police search for 3 suspects after man is shot outside home
Police search for 3 suspects after man is shot outside home
Police are searching for three suspects after a man was shot twice outside a home in University Heights.
Police are searching for three suspects after a man was shot twice outside a home in University Heights.
14th suspect in 'Junior' slaying pleads not guilty
14th suspect in 'Junior' slaying pleads not guilty
The 14th suspect arrested in connection with the brutal Bronx slaying of 15-year-old Lesandro "Junior" Guzman-Feliz pleaded not guilty Monday to a slew of charges.
The 14th suspect arrested in connection with the brutal Bronx slaying of 15-year-old Lesandro "Junior" Guzman-Feliz pleaded not guilty Monday to a slew of charges.
Police: Man stabbed in Morris Heights, expected to be OK
Police: Man stabbed in Morris Heights, expected to be OK
Police say a man was stabbed in the early morning hours in Morris Heights.
Police say a man was stabbed in the early morning hours in Morris Heights.
Police say a man was stabbed in the early morning hours in Morris Heights.
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Police: 18-year-old stabbed, robbed outside school
Police: 18-year-old stabbed, robbed outside school
Police say an 18-year-old male was stabbed and robbed Thursday outside J.H.S. 166 Roberto Clemente School.
Police say an 18-year-old male was stabbed and robbed Thursday outside J.H.S. 166 Roberto Clemente School.
Bronx task force holds re-entry fair for the formerly incarcerated
Bronx task force holds re-entry fair for the formerly incarcerated
Formerly incarcerated Bronx residents got a chance Thursday to see what resources are available to get them back on their feet.
Formerly incarcerated Bronx residents got a chance Thursday to see what resources are available to get them back on their feet.
Archdiocese of NY hires independent reviewer amid sex abuse crisis
Archdiocese of NY hires independent reviewer amid sex abuse crisis
Cardinal Timothy Dolan announced Thursday that the Archdiocese of New York is hiring special counsel and an independent reviewer in response to the sexual abuse crisis within the Catholic Church.
Cardinal Timothy Dolan announced Thursday that the Archdiocese of New York is hiring special counsel and an independent reviewer in response to the sexual abuse crisis within the Catholic Church.
Families: BronxWorks placed us in illegal apartments
Families: BronxWorks placed us in illegal apartments
Two Bronx families are unable to sleep in their own beds after the city Department of Buildings deemed their apartment too dangerous for habitation.
Two Bronx families are unable to sleep in their own beds after the city Department of Buildings deemed their apartment too dangerous for habitation.
Final days of summer usher in crisp fall feel
Final days of summer usher in crisp fall feel
The summer of 2018 is winding down, and a fall feel is already settling over the city.
The summer of 2018 is winding down, and a fall feel is already settling over the city.
Bronx vigil honors lives lost to Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico
Bronx vigil honors lives lost to Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico
A vigil at a Bronx church on Thursday remembered the lives that were cut short by Hurricane Maria, the ferocious storm that barreled onto Puerto Rico’s shores exactly one year ago.
A vigil at a Bronx church on Thursday remembered the lives that were cut short by Hurricane Maria, the ferocious storm that barreled onto Puerto Rico’s shores exactly one year ago.
Fire breaks out at vacant Concord Ave. property
Fire breaks out at vacant Concord Ave. property
A fire broke out Thursday morning at a vacant property on Concord Avenue.
A fire broke out Thursday morning at a vacant property on Concord Avenue.
Business Briefs: Lyft, Under Armour, Tesla Model 3
Business Briefs: Lyft, Under Armour, Tesla Model 3
Lyft is adding new features onto its app to help passengers find the fastest routes to their destination, including scooters, subways or buses.
Lyft is adding new features onto its app to help passengers find the fastest routes to their destination, including scooters, subways or buses.
Officials discuss Puerto Rico hurricane rebuilding efforts
Officials discuss Puerto Rico hurricane rebuilding efforts
Local officials discussed their concerns Thursday about a need for federal aide to ramp up re-building efforts in Puerto Rico on the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Maria.
Local officials discussed their concerns Thursday about a need for federal aide to ramp up re-building efforts in Puerto Rico on the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Maria.
#N12BX: Human rights group raises $5M to bail out inmates
#N12BX: Human rights group raises $5M to bail out inmates
The Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights says it will shell out $5 million to help bail women and young teens out of Rikers Island.
The Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights says it will shell out $5 million to help bail women and young teens out of Rikers Island.
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70th Emmy Awards
70th Emmy Awards
The 70th Emmy Awards were held at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
The 70th Emmy Awards were held at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
The 70th Emmy Awards were held at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
The 70th Emmy Awards were held at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
Boogie Down Bites Photos
Boogie Down Bites Photos
From pizza to chopped cheese sandwiches and the Bronx salad, News 12 brings you Boogie Down Bites!
Here are some of the dishes featured on Boogie Down Bites.
Here are some of the dishes featured on Boogie Down Bites.
Guide: Brooklyn and Bronx Breweries
Guide: Brooklyn and Bronx Breweries
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the boroughs for beer-lovers to visit.
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the boroughs for beer-lovers to visit.
Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Statue of Liberty
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
Got $1,100? Apple shows off its most expensive iPhone yet
Got $1,100? Apple shows off its most expensive iPhone yet
Apple's newest iPhone will again test the limits of how much people are willing to pay for the latest technology.
Apple's newest iPhone will again test the limits of how much people are willing to pay for the latest technology.
Florence ravages communities in the Carolinas
Florence ravages communities in the Carolinas
Hurricane Florence made landfall in North Carolina early Friday, pushing a life-threatening storm surge of floodwater miles inland and ripping apart buildings with screaming wind and pelting rain.
Hurricane Florence made landfall in North Carolina early Friday, pushing a life-threatening storm surge of floodwater miles inland and ripping apart buildings with screaming wind and pelting rain.
Things To Do
Things To Do
Looking for something fun to do? Check our our guide of things to do in the tri-state area.
West Indian American Day Parade Photos
West Indian American Day Parade Photos
Snap a pic while you're out celebrating and share it with News 12 using the hashtag #BKCarnival2018 on social media.
Snap a pic while you're out celebrating and share it with News 12 using the hashtag #BKCarnival2018 on social media.
PHOTOS: Top-rated toys as voted on by kids
PHOTOS: Top-rated toys as voted on by kids
Walmart’s top-rated toys as voted on by kids
Walmart is trying fill the void left by the closing of toy-giant Toys ‘R’ Us.
Walmart is trying fill the void left by the closing of toy-giant Toys ‘R’ Us.
Your 2018 Bronx Back-to-School Photos
Your 2018 Bronx Back-to-School Photos
Send us your back-to-school photos.
Are you or your kids heading back to school? News 12 The Bronx wants to see your photos! Use the #BXBacktoSchool on Instagram or Twitter and we may use your photos on News12.com or on air!
Are you or your kids heading back to school? News 12 The Bronx wants to see your photos! Use the #BXBacktoSchool on Instagram or Twitter and we may use your photos on News12.com or on air!
