Bronx Man Busted in New Year’s Eve Sex Attacks in Union Square

Suspect Arrested in New Years Eve Sex Attacks 

The NYPD announced the arrest of 23-year-old Christopher Marrero in connection with two sex attacks on New Year's Eve in the Union Square area. -Photo by NYPD

By Dan Gesslein 

Bronx Voice 

January 8, 2024 

BRONX - Cops arrested a Bronx man in connection with the attack on two women on New Year’s Eve in Manhattan including inside a restroom. 

The NYPD announced the arrest of 23-year-old Christopher Marrero. The suspect lives across the street from Crotona Park in the Bronx. Marrero was charged with sex abuse, two counts of attempted sex abuse, attempted rape, three counts of unlawful imprisonment and two counts of stalking. 

At around 10 am on December 31, a 21-year-old woman was walking in the vicinity of 16^th Street and 5^th Avenue. Cops said a man grabbed her from behind and attempted to drag her to a secluded area. The victim was able to break free and fled. The attacker then ran away. 

Two hours later, cops said the same man struck again. A 24-year-old woman was in the restroom in the vicinity of 14^th Street and 5^th Avenue. Cops said the man forced his way into the restroom and tried to remove the victim’s clothes. The victim broke free and escaped the restroom. 

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The attacker then fled on foot on 5th Avenue. 

Using a photo apparently taken near one of the sites of the incidents, police identified the suspect and found a name.