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: Off-duty firefighter arrested in Queens for driving while impaired
Police: Off-duty firefighter arrested in Queens for driving while impaired
Police arrested an off-duty FDNY firefighter in Queens Friday night.
Police arrested an off-duty FDNY firefighter in Queens Friday night.
Police arrested an off-duty FDNY firefighter in Queens Friday night.
Police: 2 robbery suspects pull knife on security guard at T.J. Maxx
Police: 2 robbery suspects pull knife on security guard at T.J. Maxx
Police say two men are wanted for an alleged robbery of a T.J. Maxx in the Bronx.
Police say two men are wanted for an alleged robbery of a T.J. Maxx in the Bronx.
DEA: About 320 marijuana plants seized in Allerton; man arrested
DEA: About 320 marijuana plants seized in Allerton; man arrested
The DEA says about 320 marijuana plants were found at a location on Holland Avenue.
The DEA says about 320 marijuana plants were found at a location on Holland Avenue.
Police: 1 teen in custody, 1 wanted for attempted subway robbery
Police: 1 teen in custody, 1 wanted for attempted subway robbery
Police are asking for the public’s help in finding two teen boys wanted for a subway station assault and attempted robbery.
Police are asking for the public’s help in finding two teen boys wanted for a subway station assault and attempted robbery.
Another delay frustrates family in fatal EMT carjacking case
Another delay frustrates family in fatal EMT carjacking case
The family of Yadira Arroyo and her fellow EMTs left the Bronx Hall of Justice in frustration after an independent court-appointed psychologist requested three more weeks to evaluate Arroyo’s alleged killer.
The family of Yadira Arroyo and her fellow EMTs left the Bronx Hall of Justice in frustration after an independent court-appointed psychologist requested three more weeks to evaluate Arroyo’s alleged killer.
The family of Yadira Arroyo and her fellow EMTs left the Bronx Hall of Justice in frustration after an independent court-appointed psychologist requested three more weeks to evaluate Arroyo’s alleged killer.
The family of Yadira Arroyo and her fellow EMTs left the Bronx Hall of Justice in frustration after an independent court-appointed psychologist requested three more weeks to evaluate Arroyo’s alleged killer.
Bodega owners seek protection after string of attacks
Bodega owners seek protection after string of attacks
Councilman Fernando Cabrera and members of the Bodegueros Association are calling for more protection for bodega owners after a string of attacks in the Bronx.
Councilman Fernando Cabrera and members of the Bodegueros Association are calling for more protection for bodega owners after a string of attacks in the Bronx.
Councilman Fernando Cabrera and members of the Bodegueros Association are calling for more protection for bodega owners after a string of attacks in the Bronx.
Councilman Fernando Cabrera and members of the Bodegueros Association are calling for more protection for bodega owners after a string of attacks in the Bronx.
Teen escapes police custody in Concourse Village
Teen escapes police custody in Concourse Village
Police in Concourse Village are looking for a teen that escaped their custody.
Police in Concourse Village are looking for a teen that escaped their custody.
Police: 2 men stole tools from Morris Heights construction site
Police: 2 men stole tools from Morris Heights construction site
Police are searching for two men who they say stole thousands of dollars’ worth of construction equipment after workers left a site on Sept. 21.
Police are searching for two men who they say stole thousands of dollars’ worth of construction equipment after workers left a site on Sept. 21.
Police: Man attacked while sitting in car on Anderson Avenue
Police: Man attacked while sitting in car on Anderson Avenue
A man was brutally attacked in his car in Highbridge Sunday night.
A man was brutally attacked in his car in Highbridge Sunday night.
Police: Man robbed dollar store, threatened employee with knife
Police: Man robbed dollar store, threatened employee with knife
Police are looking for a man they say allegedly attempted to rob a Family Dollar store in Claremont.
Police are looking for a man they say allegedly attempted to rob a Family Dollar store in Claremont.
Police are looking for a man they say allegedly attempted to rob a Family Dollar store in Claremont.
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Witnesses: 5-year-old struck in crosswalk by SUV in Concourse Village
Witnesses: 5-year-old struck in crosswalk by SUV in Concourse Village
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A 5-year-old boy was struck by an SUV while walking with his mother in a crosswalk in Concourse Village, witnesses say.
A 5-year-old boy was struck by an SUV while walking with his mother in a crosswalk in Concourse Village, witnesses say.
Community center gives out thousands of Thanksgiving meals
Community center gives out thousands of Thanksgiving meals
Thousands of Thanksgiving dinners were handed out to families in need this weekend.
Thousands of Thanksgiving dinners were handed out to families in need this weekend.
Families plunge into fun at 4th annual Fall Field Day
Families plunge into fun at 4th annual Fall Field Day
Field Day at Bronx Park
Plunging temperatures didn’t stop Bronx children from plunging into fun at Bronx Park local park Saturday as part of the fourth annual Fall Field Day hosted by the Department of Parks and Recreation.
Plunging temperatures didn’t stop Bronx children from plunging into fun at Bronx Park local park Saturday as part of the fourth annual Fall Field Day hosted by the Department of Parks and Recreation.
Neighborhood Brief for Nov. 18
Neighborhood Brief for Nov. 18
Neighborhood Brief for Nov. 18Trump tours Paradise area, calls wildfire a 'really bad one'
Trump tours Paradise area, calls wildfire a 'really bad one'
From the ashes of a mobile home and RV park, President Donald Trump said Saturday he came to the heart of California's killer wildfire to fully grasp the scale of the desolation wrought on the landscape.
From the ashes of a mobile home and RV park, President Donald Trump said Saturday he came to the heart of California's killer wildfire to fully grasp the scale of the desolation wrought on the landscape.
From the ashes of a mobile home and RV park, President Donald Trump said Saturday he came to the heart of California's killer wildfire to fully grasp the scale of the desolation wrought on the landscape.
Syracuse, Notre Dame clash at Yankee Stadium
Syracuse, Notre Dame clash at Yankee Stadium
College football fans headed to Yankee Stadium Saturday for the matchup between the Syracuse Orange and Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
College football fans headed to Yankee Stadium Saturday for the matchup between the Syracuse Orange and Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
Business Briefs: Black Friday, Blue jeans, Hovercrafts
Business Briefs: Black Friday, Blue jeans, Hovercrafts
Business Briefs 11/17
Levi’s is running a multi-billion dollar blue jean business. Police in Dubai are taking to the sky aboard hovercrafts. Former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly is sharing photos from his travels in a new book titled, “Infinite Wonder.”
Levi’s is running a multi-billion dollar blue jean business. Police in Dubai are taking to the sky aboard hovercrafts. Former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly is sharing photos from his travels in a new book titled, “Infinite Wonder.”
Police: Off-duty firefighter arrested in Queens for driving while impaired
Police: Off-duty firefighter arrested in Queens for driving while impaired
Police arrested an off-duty FDNY firefighter in Queens Friday night.
Police arrested an off-duty FDNY firefighter in Queens Friday night.
Police arrested an off-duty FDNY firefighter in Queens Friday night.
NYPD: 1 dead after crash on Major Deegan Expressway
NYPD: 1 dead after crash on Major Deegan Expressway
A 30-year-old woman was killed after a major accident in Port Morris Saturday morning.
A 30-year-old woman was killed after a major accident in Port Morris Saturday morning.
Man arrested for allegedly attacking off-duty officer in Sheepshead Bay
Man arrested for allegedly attacking off-duty officer in Sheepshead Bay
Police say they have arrested a man they say assaulted an off-duty officer in Brooklyn.
Police say they have arrested a man they say assaulted an off-duty officer in Brooklyn.
Police say they have arrested a man they say assaulted an off-duty officer in Brooklyn.
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Behind the Scenes of Disney On Ice
Behind the Scenes of Disney On Ice
Behind the Scenes: Disney on Ice
Take a sneak peak behind the scenes of Disney on Ice! The show made a stop at the Nassau Coliseum.
Take a sneak peak behind the scenes of Disney on Ice! The show made a stop at the Nassau Coliseum.
2018 Country Music Award Association Awards
2018 Country Music Award Association Awards
Photos from the 2018 Country Music Award Association Awards on Nov. 14, 2018.
Photos from the 2018 Country Music Award Association Awards on Nov. 14, 2018.
The 'worst toys' for the holidays, according to safety group
The 'worst toys' for the holidays, according to safety group
A Black Panther “slash claw” and a plastic Power Rangers sword are among the items topping a consumer safety group’s annual list of worst toys for the holiday season.
A Black Panther “slash claw” and a plastic Power Rangers sword are among the items topping a consumer safety group’s annual list of worst toys for the holiday season.
Deadly wildfire devastates Northern California town
Deadly wildfire devastates Northern California town
The Northern California wildfire has killed at least 42 people, making it the deadliest in state history.
The Northern California wildfire has killed at least 42 people, making it the deadliest in state history.
Just Married in The Bronx
Just Married in The Bronx
Share your wedding with News 12.
News 12 The Bronx wants to announce your wedding. If you were married in the past 90 days, please submit your photos via Twitter or Instagram using #JustMarriedBX.
News 12 The Bronx wants to announce your wedding. If you were married in the past 90 days, please submit your photos via Twitter or Instagram using #JustMarriedBX.
Your 2018 Bronx Fall Fun Photos
Your 2018 Bronx Fall Fun Photos
Send us your Fall Fun Pics!
Send us your Fall Fun Pics!
Is fall your favorite season? Are you and your family doing fun things this fall? Whether you're out apple or pumpkin picking, at a farm or corn maze or just hanging around in your home or yard, News 12 The Bronx want to see your Fall Fun pics! Send them via Twitter or Instagram with the #BXFallFun and they might end up on air or on News12.com.
Is fall your favorite season? Are you and your family doing fun things this fall? Whether you're out apple or pumpkin picking, at a farm or corn maze or just hanging around in your home or yard, News 12 The Bronx want to see your Fall Fun pics! Send them via Twitter or Instagram with the #BXFallFun and they might end up on air or on News12.com.
Bronx Birthday Smiles
Bronx Birthday Smiles
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
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.
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.
Preview balloons in the 2018 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Preview balloons in the 2018 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Macy's Balloonfest Test Flight For The 2018 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held Nov. 3, 2018 in New York City.
Macy's Balloonfest Test Flight For The 2018 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held Nov. 3, 2018 in New York City.
