Suspect Accused Of Randomly Punching Actor Rick Moranis Arrested
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- The suspect accused of randomly attacking actor Rick Moranis on the Upper West Side in October has been arrested.
The incident happened on Oct. 1 on Central Park West near West 70th Street.
Security video shows a man walk past Moranis and punch him in the head, knocking the 67-year-old actor to the ground.
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At the time, Moranis' management team said he was fine and grateful for everyone's thoughts and well wishes.
Police released a picture of the suspect and offered a reward.
The NYPD says 35-year-old suspect Marquis Ventura was arrested Saturday after an NYPD Transit sergeant spotted him.
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