Virgilio Taveras, a 63-year-old man from Hollis, was arrested on July 3 for allegedly raping a 14-year-old boy. The NYPD's Special Victims Squad made the arrest around 6:40 p.m. in the 107th Precinct area. Taveras has been charged with rape, luring a child, endangering the welfare of a child, and sexual abuse. Police provided media images of his vehicle, believed to have been used to approach the victim. Authorities encourage other victims to come forward and report their experiences confidentially through the NYPD hotline or Crime Stoppers.
Virgilio Taveras, a 63-year-old man, was arrested in connection with the rape of a 14-year-old boy in Hollis, facing multiple charges including rape and sexual abuse.
The NYPD's Special Victims Squad apprehended Taveras at around 6:40 p.m. in the 107th Precinct area, which includes neighborhoods such as Fresh Meadows and Hillcrest.
Police have released images of Taveras' vehicle, which he allegedly used to approach the victim, and called for additional victims to come forward.
Authorities are urging anyone victimized by Taveras to contact the NYPD's Sex Crimes Hotline or Crime Stoppers for confidential reporting options.
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