Woman Was Raped In A New Rochelle Hotel Room: DA

NEW ROCHELLE, NY — A New Rochelle man will face three felony charges connected to a rape in a Westchester hotel room, according to prosecutors.

Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace announced on Thursday that 33-year-old Nua Mitaj, of New Rochelle, was arraigned on an indictment charging him with felonies related to the rape of a woman in December 2024.

The charges included felony first-degree rape; felony third-degree rape; felony first-degree sexual abuse; and misdemeanor second-degree unlawful imprisonment.

According to a felony complaint, prosecutors allege that in the early morning hours of Dec. 29, 2024, Mitaj forcibly subjected the victim to sexual contact and penetrative sex at a New Rochelle hotel, despite her protestations against the conduct.

"No means no. That is the beginning and end of the conversation," DA Cacace said. "As alleged by my office, this defendant completely ignored his victim's protestations and committed a violent act of rape against her. We will ensure he is swiftly prosecuted and faces accountability for his alleged conduct."

Mitaj is due back in court on June 23. He has since posted bail.

A temporary order of protection was issued on behalf of the victim.

The investigation was conducted by the New Rochelle Police Department, and the case is being prosecuted by Sex Crimes and Human Trafficking Bureau Chief Michelle Lopez.