NEW PALTZ – Police in New Paltz have arrested a New Windsor man
who they believe is the New Paltz rapist.
Kevin Guerrero, 20, was charged with one count of rape and one count of
burglary, both as felonies. He was remanded to the Ulster County Jail
without bail.
New Paltz Police investigated an early morning attack on September 4 where
a man entered an apartment and sexually assaulted the female resident
who was asleep. She was able to fend him off and provided the police with
a description of her attacker.
Police then learned of two other incidents of a man forcing entry into
nearby apartments. In both of those incidents, he encountered the residents
before any further crime could be committed. The description provided
by those two women matched that of the initial victim.
Guerrero was identified as a suspect through investigative efforts of
New Paltz Police and SUNY New Paltz Police. He was located at his place
of employment and taken into custody.
At this time the investigation shows Guerrero was unknown to his victims.
The investigation is continuing and additional charges may be filed,
police said.
New Paltz Police were assisted by SUNY officers and State Police.
