NEW YORK CITY, NY – A 23-year-old man from New York City was taken into custody on Wednesday after being accused of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl he met on the dating app Bumble, according to local reports.
Drequan Drayton-Howard surrendered to authorities for allegedly raping the girl at an apartment in the East Harlem neighborhood earlier this month. The incident was reported shortly after and the victim received medical treatment at a local hospital.
According to police, Drayton-Howard met the underage girl on Bumble, a dating app that requires users to be at least 18 years old. The company has since released a statement expressing their cooperation with the investigation and their commitment to enhancing safety protocols on their platform.
The accused has been charged with rape, sexual abuse, and endangering the welfare of a child. This arrest marks his first encounter with law enforcement.
Sexual assault of minors is a serious crime and the details of this case have caused concern among investigators. They are working diligently to ensure justice and seek to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The safety and well-being of all users, especially children, is a top priority for Bumble. The company is working to make necessary improvements to their security measures in order to prevent any harm on their platform.