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Man Exposes Himself Near Elementary School: Nassau Police

A Dix Hills man is accused of exposing himself in a vehicle parked near an elementary school in Uniondale, police announced on Saturday, Jan. 18.

Willian Portillo Melara, 29, of 3 Foxridge Circle, was arrested following the incident, which occurred on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, at 2:40 p.m., Nassau County police said.

Portillo Melara was reportedly sitting inside a white Honda Pilot parked on Dale Place near Smith Street, in the vicinity of the Smith Street School, when he was seen exposing and touching himself inappropriately by a 22-year-old woman, detectives said.

The victim immediately went across the street to notify school security, according to police. When a security guard approached the vehicle, Portillo Melara fled westbound on Smith Street.

After an investigation, Portillo Melara was taken into custody the following day at 12:44 p.m., authorities said.

He has been charged with public lewdness and released on an appearance ticket, police said. His court date is set for Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, at First District Court in Hempstead.

Detectives are urging anyone who may have been victimized by Portillo Melara to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All calls will remain anonymous.

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