# Central Park suspect arrested in Miami

> Central Park rape suspect arrested in Miami while linked to two other cases.
- Title: Central Park suspect arrested in Miami · ABC7 New York
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: central park, dereck rivera-deleon, nypd, rape case, miami, 2026, 2023, 2021, ABC7 New York
- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/post/dereck-rivera-deleon-arrested-central-park-rape-case-linked-2-others/20030520
- Published: 2026-11-10T18:17:31+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: central park, dereck rivera-deleon, nypd, rape case, miami, 2026, 2023, 2021, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Dereck Rivera-Deleon, arrested in Miami, faces charges for Central Park rape in October 2026 and past cases from 2021 and 2023.