Troubling news in Brooklyn tonight. According to reports, a 27-year-old man has been arrested in connection to the recent rape of a young teen girl near the Cooper Park houses in Williamsburg.
The Lowdown
A Brooklyn man has been arrested this week following a reported rape in Williamsburg. According to reports, the attack happened at 5:45pm on Thursday when the girl was approaching her residence between Morgan and Skillman avenues. Police say the man has been identified as Eric McMichael.
Per police McMichael “grabbed the girl” from that avenue pushed her to the ground and then proceeded to assault her before running away. McMichael reportedly is facing serious charges including rape, burglary, and sex abuse.