From the Psych Ward to the Slammer: NYPD Arrests Suspect in Williamsburg Brutal Beating

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BROOKLYN (VINnews/Sandy Eller) –

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A Williamsburg resident who has a long history with the NYPD is under arrest for a malicious attack that took place more than a week ago and left a 46 year old woman in a medically induced coma.

Police said that 27 year old Joshua Cruz of Wythe Avenue was arrested by police on Friday as he was discharged from the psychiatric unit at Woodhull Hospital.

Several callers to the NYPD’s Crimestoppers hotline had identified Cruz as the suspect in the attack which took place in the early morning hours of August 25th near Division Avenue and Rodney Street.   As previously reported on VIN News, the woman was approached from behind and thrown to the floor before repeatedly assaulted.

Cruz was picked up by the NYPD’s Special Victims Unit as he left the hospital and was charged with four counts of assault, sexual abuse and forcible touching.  In addition to having one prior sealed arrest, Cruz has also been arrested nine other times on various charges including robbery, assault, aggravated harassment, forcible touching and public lewdness.


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Perspective
Perspective
3 years ago

Cuomo’s legacy of releasing serious felons. DeBlazio’s legacy of condoning looting and violence.

Pay The Piper
Pay The Piper
3 years ago

So is he going to be released again on a desk appearance ticket due to Cuomos no bail law?

Triumphinwhitehouse
Triumphinwhitehouse
3 years ago

Thanks aguda $$$$ and leon goldenberg $$$ for supporting debozo andrew corleone cuomo for power. Hope you mafe a lot of money the ONLY thing uou care for

Phineas
Phineas
3 years ago

no need for the slur

Liam K. Nuj
Liam K. Nuj
3 years ago

And you are DEFINITELY a disgusting racist. We should build a wall to keep you out as well.

Rw
Rw
3 years ago

Triumphinwhitehouse
Do you know sol from Brooklyn?

binumin
binumin
3 years ago

Good days are coming: Shye Tishler will run for Mayor and he will change this City around like Giuliani days.

John Smithson III
John Smithson III
3 years ago

Build the Wall!!!!!

Flatbush yid
Flatbush yid
3 years ago

Vote democRATs so you can be attacked.