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Bridgeport man accused of raping his neighbor

Bridgeport police say a man is facing charges today for allegedly raping a neighbor after returning her lost dog.  Police say the dog escaped from the teen's home, and 30-year-old Robert Rivera returned

News 12 Staff

Nov 30, 2016, 6:35 PM

Updated 2,970 days ago

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Bridgeport police say a man is facing charges today for allegedly raping a neighbor after returning her lost dog. 
Police say the dog escaped from the teen's home, and 30-year-old Robert Rivera returned it, but he entered her home and sexually assaulted the victim.
Police say Rivera denied the rape, but DNA evidence has linked him to the crime.