Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg Jr. today announced the indictment of RAMNY LOPEZ, 32, for allegedly assaulting two unrelated children on the High Line in October 2025. LOPEZ is charged in a New York State Supreme Court indictment with one count of Assault in the Second Degree, one count of Attempted Assault in the Second Degree, and two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child. [1] 

“As alleged, Ramny Lopez assaulted two innocent children in an unprovoked, broad-daylight attack. One of these children was just two years old and sitting in a stroller as her family explored New York City while on vacation,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Parents shouldn’t have to fear for the safety of their children when walking through Manhattan. We will continue to collaborate with our law enforcement partners to make our streets safe for tourists and residents of all ages.” 

As alleged in court documents and statements made on the record, on October 15, 2025, at approximately 11:45 a.m., LOPEZ was walking on the High Line when he hit a two-year-old in the face, while the child was sitting in a stroller. When the child’s father confronted LOPEZ, he punched the father in the chest. 

Five minutes later, he punched a 7-year-old in the face two blocks north on the High Line while holding a cell phone in his hand. The child had a swollen upper lip and a loose tooth. 

Assistant D.A. Christopher Charnetsky (Child Abuse Bureau) is handling the prosecution of this case under the supervision of Assistant D.A. Heather Buchanan (Chief of the Child Abuse Bureau) and Executive Assistant D.A. Justin McNabney (Chief of the Special Victims Division). 

D.A. Bragg thanked the NYPD, particularly Detective Michael Miller of the 10th Precinct Detective Squad. 

 

Defendant Information: 

RAMNY LOPEZ 

Brooklyn, NY 

Charged:

• Assault in the Second Degree, a class D felony, one count
• Attempted Assault in the Second Degree, a class E felony, one count
• Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a class A misdemeanor, two counts 

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[1] The charges contained in the indictment are merely allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. All factual recitations are derived from documents filed in court and statements made on the record in court.