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Bronx man accused of raping 15-year-old turns himself in to police

The rape occurred Aug. 10 near the corner of Prospect Avenue and East 170th Street in Crotona Park East.

Zoe Cosgrove

Aug 20, 2025, 4:53 PM

Updated 3 hr ago

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Bronx man accused of raping 15-year-old turns himself in to police
A Bronx 18-year-old accused of raping a 15-year-old girl turned himself in to police Wednesday morning.
The rape occurred Aug. 10 near the corner of Prospect Avenue and East 170th Street in Crotona Park East.
Zahir Goodman faces two counts of rape, two counts of sex abuse, sexual misconduct and harassment charges, according to the NYPD.
His arrest comes after the family of the victim pleaded for justice Tuesday afternoon.