Man Accused Of Attempting To Rape Woman Walking On Long Island Street

A man was arrested after authorities say he attempted to rape a woman while she walked down the street on Long Island.

Freddie Keitt, age 44, was arrested for the alleged attempted rape of a woman as she walked down a Long Island street, Nassau County Police said.
Photo Credit: *Nassau County Police Department*

09/06/2023 1:00 p.m.

It happened on Friday, Aug. 4 in Inwood, according to Nassau County Police.

A 50-year-old woman was walking on Nassau Avenue at approximately 5:30 a.m. when the suspect, Freddie Keitt, allegedly came up behind her and grabbed her by the waist.

Keitt, age 44, forcefully dragged her to a hidden area between two parked vehicles next to the sidewalk, where a struggle ensued.

Police reported that Keitt got on top of the woman and attempted to take off her pants.

He is also said to have hit the woman in the head multiple times with a closed fist.

Though she sustained multiple injuries, the victim was able to escape and Keitt fled the scene.

Authorities later located Keitt, who is homeless, and arrested him without incident.

He is charged with:

Attempted rape
Assault

Keitt is scheduled to be arraigned on Wednesday, Sept. 6 at First District Court in Hempstead.

Additionally, detectives with the NCPD ask that anyone who may have been a victim of Keitt contact the Special Victims Squad Detectives at 516-573-4022 or call 911.

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