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id: 2abda7d900
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-08 01:30 EST
updated: 2026-11-08 16:02 EST
status: reported
outlets: 4
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# Man arrested in attempted rape of woman in Inwood

NYPD said Yahiness Holden, 33, was arrested and charged with attempted rape after an incident involving an 83-year-old woman in Inwood.

Section: [Public Safety](/new-york/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Yahiness Holden](/new-york/wiki/yahiness-holden.md)

## Coverage

- [NBC New York](https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/man-arrested-in-attempted-rape-of-83-year-old-woman-in-inwood/6569342/), 2026-11-08 01:30 EST: Man arrested in attempted rape of 83-year-old woman in Inwood
- [PIX11](https://pix11.com/news/arrest-made-after-attempted-rape-of-83-year-old-woman-nypd/), 2026-11-08 12:27 EST: Arrest made after attempted rape of 83-year-old woman: NYPD
- [amNY](https://www.amny.com/news/homeless-man-arrested-attempted-rape/), 2026-11-08 15:10 EST: Homeless man with lengthy rap sheet arrested for attempting to rape 84-year-old Inwood woman
- [New York Post – Metro](https://nypost.com/2026/11/08/us-news/creep-with-16-prior-busts-charged-in-attempted-rape-of-83-year-old-nyc-woman-cops/), 2026-11-08 16:02 EST: Creep with 16 prior busts charged in attempted rape of 83-year-old NYC woman: cops

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