Springfield police investigation leads to arrest of suspected rapist

SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts (WGGB/WSHM) — A Springfield man accused of sexual assault is now in custody.

According to Springfield police, officers spoke with a victim last month who said she was sexually assaulted by a man she did not know.

The victim told investigators that while walking home on State Street, she was approached by an unknown man, later identified as 43-year-old George Riveron.

Officials said Riveron allegedly violently grabbed, threatened and assaulted her. He is also accused of robbing the victim.

On September 9, investigators requested and obtained a warrant for Riveron's arrest. He was taken into custody the next day at his Genesee Street home.

Riveron is accused of the following:

• Arrest Warrant – Aggravated Rape During the Commission of a Crime
• Rape – subsequent offence
• Indecent assault on a person aged 14 or over (2 counts)
• Bodily harm
• Threatening to commit a crime
• Armed robbery
• Theft under $1,200 (7 counts)
• Intimidation of a witness

Due to the ongoing investigation, Riveron's booking photo cannot be released at this time.

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