Police: Brooklyn man arrested for sexually assaulting teen girl in Hempstead

Nassau police say Manuel Lopez Gil, 30, was apprehended in Brooklyn on Saturday.

News 12 Staff

Jun 22, 2025, 10:18 AM

Updated 2 hr ago

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A Brooklyn man is facing charges for sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl in Hempstead, according to Nassau police.
Authorities say the offense occurred on Friday at 11:55 a.m. Manuel Lopez Gil, 30, was apprehended the following day in Brooklyn.
He is charged with two counts of rape and sexual abuse.
Detectives urge anyone who believes they may have also been a victim to call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or the Special Victims Squad at 516-573-4022.