Rape suspect turns himself in a day after family’s emotional cry for help

An 18-year-old Bronx man was arrested Wednesday morning, after police say he raped a 15-year-old girl.

The incident occurred on Aug. 10. Police say Zahir Goodman raped the teenager near the corner of Prospect Avenue and East 170th Street in Crotona Park East. Video shows the suspect later fleeing the scene.

Loved ones told News 12 the victim had gone to hang out with a friend, when the friend’s boyfriend offered her a drink. They said the victim felt threatened and drank the unknown liquid, feeling off shortly after…

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