Video Released Of Rahway Man Wanted In Violent Sex Attack: Cops

RAHWAY, NJ — Authorities have released video of a Rahway man wanted in connection with a violent physical and sexual attack of a woman with a knife in hopes of finding him, acting Union County Prosecutor Lyndsay V. Ruotolo said.

Wilfredo, also known as "Will" Jose Gonzalez, 34, of the 400 block of Hamilton Street in Rahway met with a woman in New York City's Penn Station very early on Oct. 13 and took the train with him to his Rahway home, according to Union County Assistant Prosecutor Meghan Tomlinson, who is prosecuting the case.

After they got to Gonzalez's home, he pulled out a knife, threatened her with it, and then repeatedly physically and sexually assaulted her, Tomlinson said.

The victim was later able to escape and went to a local hospital for treatment of her injuries.

Gonzalez was charged with first-degree armed aggravated sexual assault, second-degree sexual assault, third-degree aggravated assault, and third-degree possession of a knife for an unlawful purpose on Oct. 17, and he has since remained at large.

Gonzalez is described as about five-foot-eight-inches tall, weighing 160 pounds with a tan complexion, long black hair, a small bald spot on the back of his head, a short black beard, and thick eyebrows.

He is known to visit the areas of downtown Rahway, the Bronx in New York City, and Sunrise, Florida.

On the night of the attack, he had been carrying a large bag containing clothing, and wearing a black North Face baseball cap, authorities said.

"In light of the violent and predatory nature of this crime, we believe this defendant presents a clear danger to others," Ruotolo said. "Therefore, we are seeking the public’s assistance in locating and capturing him."

Anyone with information about this matter, or Gonzalez’s whereabouts, is being urged to contact Prosecutor’s Office Sgt. Sofia Santos at 908-577-4256 or Rahway Police Department Detective Kevin Wronski at 732-827-2049.

The Union County Crime Stoppers are also offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case; tips can be given anonymously by phone at 908-654-TIPS (8477) or online at www.uctip.org.

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