Bronx man arrested for attempted rape after july attack in mott haven

Bronx man arrested for attempted rape after July attack in Mott Haven

October 1, 2025

Bronx, NY – A Bronx man has been arrested in connection with an attempted rape that took place near East 150th Street and Wales Avenue earlier this summer, police announced.

Jose Hernandez, 30, of 595 Prospect Avenue, was taken into custody after being identified as the suspect in the July 17 incident. Authorities said Hernandez approached a 20-year-old woman around 12:15 a.m. and attempted to rape her before fleeing northbound on Wales Avenue. The victim was not physically injured.

Hernandez is now facing charges of attempted rape, strangulation, and assault.

He was apprehended following an investigation by the NYPD’s 40th Precinct detectives.

What began as a midnight attack in Mott Haven has now led to an arrest and criminal charges.

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