Overview

• Police say the 33-year-old was attacked around 5:30–5:45 a.m. on Broadway in Kingsbridge.
• The assailant introduced himself as “Romeo” and gave a cellphone number that matched a Sept. 6 quality-of-life summons, guiding detectives to his Bronx address.
• Nicholas DeJesus was arrested about 12 hours later and charged with rape, sexual abuse, assault and harassment, with arraignment pending in Bronx Criminal Court.
• The victim escaped into a nearby Dunkin', where staff called 911, and she was treated at a hospital for cuts and abrasions.
• Investigators are processing clothing recovered in the case for DNA, and records show DeJesus was paroled in July after more than 11 years for a Queens robbery.