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Queens Man, Convicted Child Rapist, Arrested Again for New Sex Crimes

Eyewitness News ABC7NYApril 7, 20252 min18,731 views
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Community Outrage Over New Allegations

  • πŸ’” A convicted child rapist, John Garrison, is back behind bars in Queens after allegedly committing several sex crimes this week, just months after his release.
  • 🚨 Police report that one of the victims was a 10-year-old girl whom he allegedly groped and threatened to kill.
  • πŸ“ Neighbors expressed shock and disbelief that these alleged incidents occurred on their doorsteps, including on Jamaica Avenue.

Garrison's Criminal History and Charges

  • βš–οΈ John Garrison is facing a slew of charges for sexual offenses, including acting in a manner injurious to a child and sex abuse charges.
  • πŸ“Έ A previous mugshot from the sex offender registry shows his 2007 arrest for raping a 13-year-old girl, for which he served nearly two decades.
  • πŸ“ˆ Garrison has a history of 13 prior arrests.

Resident Concerns and Safety

  • πŸ—£οΈ Community members voiced their frustration and fear, questioning the effectiveness of alerts and police presence.
  • 😟 Residents expressed concerns about paying taxes without feeling adequately protected by law enforcement in their neighborhood.
  • πŸ’¬ The community's reaction highlights a deep-seated concern for child safety and the perceived lack of security.
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