Sexual Assault in Bay Ridge This Week
On Tuesday night, after the concert at Shore Road Park in Bay Ridge, a mother was sexually assaulted while walking home with her child in a stroller. How awful!
The woman contacted 911 and let others know because she doesn’t want other women hurt. She urged women to contact 911 right away, if they were sexually assaulted.
We feel terrible that this woman had to go through this.
The police are investigating this situation, but the perpetrator has not been caught.
By now, the 68th Precinct should have issued a warning, so that people can take precautions at night and when walking home alone. * No information about the woman or the assault needs to be shared, so her privacy can be maintained. * Each precinct has an officer who is supposed to communicate with the community.
When the 68th Precinct didn’t make a statement, we should have seen elected officials put out a warning to people.
Silence will not prevent the next assault – talk to your family and friends about safety this week.
Carrying pepper spray is a good start – it is legal in NYC. Rite Aid sells this one for $9.99:
Most local drugstores sell pepper spray – it’s behind the register in some stores.
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
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Hugs,
marlene
Topics: Uncategorized | 2 Comments »
August 21st, 2022 at 11:31 pm
I applaud you for this advisory. I could be wrong but I believe that one must register in NY State to purchase pepper spray.
Could you check this out? Thank you.
August 21st, 2022 at 11:43 pm
NY 1 did a story about pepper spray here. It’s a small container.
Years ago pepper spray was not legal in NY, but the small containers (under 0.75 ounces is legal)