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Central Park suspect arrested in Miami
Central Park rape suspect arrested in Miami while linked to two other cases.
In brief
Central Park rape suspect arrested in Miami while linked to two other cases. Dereck Rivera-Deleon, arrested in Miami, faces charges for Central Park rape in October 2026 and past cases from 2021 and 2023. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Central Park rape suspect arrested
Dereck Rivera-Deleon arrested in Miami while working at a Burger King.
Linked to two other cases
Will be charged in rapes from 2021 and 2023 Central Park cases.
Attack details
Raped 39-year-old woman in Central Park on Oct 24, 2026.
Victim condition
Taken to hospital in stable condition after assault.
Suspect description
Man in his 30s wearing black hooded sweatshirt and backpack.
City response
Mayor Zohran Mamdani called assault 'horrific' and urged safe walking.
The key point
Dereck Rivera-Deleon, arrested in Miami, faces charges for Central Park rape in October 2026 and past cases from 2021 and 2023.
