Dereck Rivera-Deleon was arrested by Miami Beach Police on November 10, just across from the police headquarters. He faces accusations of raping a woman in Central Park, New York, on October 24. The U.S. Marshals disclosed that he faces additional charges for rapes in 2021 and 2023.
Rivera-Deleon, a suspect in the alleged Central Park assault, was apprehended over 1,200 miles from home. Miami Beach officers took him into custody without needing to travel far. He was directly opposite their headquarters at the time of his arrest.
Video footage from body cameras shows six officers surrounding Rivera-Deleon with guns drawn. They ordered him to lie face down before arresting him. He was later informed of the arrest warrants against him. The operation involved New York Police detectives and U.S. Marshals as part of a collaborative effort.
Following the detention, the U.S. Marshals revealed that Rivera-Deleon is linked to two prior sexual assaults occurring in Central Park in 2023 and 2021. Currently, he awaits extradition from Miami Beach jail to New York.
The victim of the October 24 incident described the assault to police. She was in Central Park’s east side when approached by an armed man who subsequently attacked her. The attacker fled the scene on foot.
“When violent offenders flee to evade justice, we will ensure there is no corner of the country where they can hide,” said Ricky J. Patel, U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of New York.
If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, reach out for help. Contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or visit rainn.org.
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