A man has been arrested for raping a woman after breaking into her Long Island City home and the suspect is no stranger, according to police and published reports.
Andres Santana, 30, entered the 22-year-old victim’s room around 3:50 a.m. Wednesday, waking her at knifepoint, and proceeded to rape the woman, said authorities.
Her father, hearing the commotion, went to investigate. The two struggled, then the suspect jumped out of a closed window, injuring himself. He managed to escape, but a bloody trail led cops to him minutes later and he was arrested.
Santana has been charged with rape, burglary, a criminal sex act, criminal mischief and menacing, said police.
According to reports, Santana once resided on 9th Street where the woman lives and was acquainted with the victim.
With additional reporting by Angy Altamirano
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