The suspect who attempted to assault a woman in Central Park faces criminal charges.
According to the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, Jermaine Longmire, 43, is charged with attempted rape and attempted sexual abuse.
The arrest came after police released a sketch last week.
“Our parks should be a place where New Yorkers can relax without fearing for their safety, and this alleged conduct will not be tolerated,” Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said in a statement.
Authorities say the suspect has eight prior arrests in New York and multiple arrests in Florida, Maryland and New Jersey.
Detectives canvassing the area after the attack obtained video from a business that provided a clear image of the suspect’s face, which they sent to a facial recognition system that turned up Longmire as a match, Police Department Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny said at a news conference.
The incident occurred on June 24 at around 1:30 p.m. when a 21-year-old woman was sunbathing in the Great Hill section of the park.
According to the indictment, Longmire approached her and showed her his private parts.
The woman screamed and ran and then the man tackled her from behind.
Fortunately, the woman was able to defend herself and the attacker escaped.
The victim was later transported to an area hospital with minor injuries.
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