QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) — Police on Wednesday released photos of Tony Kempsey, a 58-year-old man who allegedly raped a woman after he gave her a ride on his moped.
The attack took place on April 30, at 5 a.m., according to police. Kempsey allegedly approached the 49-year-old victim as she walked home. He began a conversation with the victim, who then climbed onto the back of the scooter, police said.
Kempsey allegedly drove the woman to an address on 48th Avenue and 72nd Street. He then punched her in the face, causing her to hit the ground and lose consciousness, and raped her, police officials said.
As the woman regained consciousness, he fled on his scooter, according to the NYPD. The victim was transported to Elmhurst Hospital where she was admitted in serious but stable condition.
Police said Kempsey has multiple arrests dating back to 1982. His most recent charge was from 2017 for criminal impersonation of a police officer, according to the NYPD.
Officials said he displayed a shield and a firearm and ordered a suspect to the floor, where he punched and kicked her multiple times and slashed her in the neck.
Kempsey is around 6 feet tall, 200 pounds, with a medium build.
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