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7 Suspects Nabbed In Undercover Child Exploitation, Trafficking Detail In Hudson Valley 7 Suspects Nabbed In Undercover Child Exploitation, Trafficking Detail In Hudson Valley
7 Suspects Nabbed In Undercover Child Exploitation, Trafficking Detail In Hudson Valley Seven suspects have been charged following an undercover child exploitation detail. It was conducted over several days by New York State Police and the FBI in Orange County, in the town of Wallkill. "The detail deployed highly trained Investigators and agents to infiltrate online platforms where these crimes are often facilitated," according to state police. "Utilizing advanced cyber tactics, Investigators and Agents were able to identify individuals attempting to exploit vulnerable children through the internet and meet them in person." As a result of the operation, the following ind…
Man Accused Of Masturbating In Front Of Victim At Library In Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Masturbating In Front Of Victim At Library In Hudson Valley
Man Accused Of Masturbating In Front Of Victim At Library In Hudson Valley A 39-year-old man was taken into custody after allegedly exposing himself to a woman in a library in Northern Westchester, police announced.  Buffalo resident Kenneth Hughes was arrested on Wednesday, Sept. 4 in connection with an incident on Saturday, Aug. 31 at the John C. Hart Memorial Library at 1130 East Main St. in Shrub Oak, Yorktown Police said on Friday, Sept. 6.  According to the department, at around 1:20 p.m. on the day of the incident, Hughes pulled his pants and underwear down in full view of the victim. He then allegedly started masturbating, police added. …
Man Accused Of Exposing Himself To Women In Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Exposing Himself To Women In Hudson Valley
Man Accused Of Exposing Himself To Women In Hudson Valley A Hudson Valley man has been charged with allegedly exposing himself to women walking in a residential area. The incident occurred in Rockland County on Monday, June 3, in Chestnut Ridge. According to Lt. Chris Franklin of the Ramapo Police, Orange County resident Joseph Perez, age 31, of Greenwood Lake, was exposing himself while in a vehicle in Chestnut Ridge. An investigation was conducted by RPD Detectives, which resulted in the identification of the vehicle and the suspect, Franklin said. On Wednesday, June 5, Perez was arrested and charged with: Five counts of public lewdness Five…
Man Exposes Himself In Women's Restroom At Park In Westchester: Police Man Exposes Himself In Women's Restroom At Park In Westchester: Police
Man Exposes Himself In Women's Restroom At Park In Westchester: Police A 51-year-old Hudson Valley man faces charges after exposing himself inside a women's restroom at a Westchester County park, police announced. The arrest stemmed from an incident on Sunday, June 2 around 8 p.m., when a woman entered the restroom at Rye Town Park and found a man inside committing a lewd act with his pants down, according to the City of Rye Police Department.  After speaking with witnesses, the department arrested Rockland County resident Kim Governali of Nanuet, age 51, and charged him with public lewdness.  He was later released on his own recognizance and will a…
Fire Dept. Suspends Lieutenant Amid Accusations He Followed Women At Capital District Target Fire Dept. Suspends Lieutenant Amid Accusations He Followed Women At Capital District Target
Fire Dept. Suspends Lieutenant Amid Accusations He Followed Women At Capital District Target A Capital District firefighter accused of following women inside a Target store and filming at least one of them has been suspended. In a statement Tuesday, July 26, the Midway Fire Department in Colonie announced that it was aware of the charges against Lieutenant Kevin Hart, age 25. Earlier Report: Firefighter Accused Of Following, Filming Woman Under Skirt At Colonie Target “Kevin has been suspended from all fire department activities until further notice,” the department said. The Midway Fire Department is a volunteer organization and the firefighters are not town employees. At …
Firefighter Accused Of Following, Filming Woman Under Skirt At Capital District Target Firefighter Accused Of Following, Filming Woman Under Skirt At Capital District Target
Firefighter Accused Of Following, Filming Woman Under Skirt At Capital District Target A Capital District firefighter is facing criminal charges for allegedly following a woman inside a Target store and trying to record under her skirt. In Albany County, police in Colonie were called to the Target store on Central Avenue on July 13 with reports that a man was acting strangely and following multiple women around the store. During their investigation, Colonie Police determined that the suspect followed the women while using his cell phone to film or photograph up the skirt of at least one woman, police said. He did so while in the presence of a young child who may have seen w…
Westchester Man Found Guilty Of Sexually Abusing Woman, Fondling Himself In Front Of Another Westchester Man Found Guilty Of Sexually Abusing Woman, Fondling Himself In Front Of Another
Westchester Man Found Guilty Of Sexually Abusing Woman, Fondling Himself In Front Of Another A 38-year-old man who sexually abused a woman after tricking his way into her Westchester apartment and later fondled himself outside the building was found guilty following a one-week trial, authorities announced. Folarin Soluade, of Yonkers, was found guilty of burglary as a sexually motivated felony and public lewdness after duping his victim into allowing him into her Nepperhan Avenue apartment in Yonkers, fleeing, and later being caught fondling himself outside the scene in the parking lot of the building. Westchester County District Attorney Mimi Rocah said that at approximately 10 a.…
Area Man Accused Of Grabbing Woman, Exposing Himself, State Police Say Area Man Accused Of Grabbing Woman, Exposing Himself, State Police Say
Area Man Accused Of Grabbing Woman, Exposing Himself, State Police Say State Police arrested an area man for allegedly exposing himself to women and then touching them without consent and masturbating in public. The Orange County resident was arrested after a woman and her husband called state police to report that an unknown man grabbed the woman as he walked by and then exposed himself around 10 p.m. on Sunday, July 18, in Kiryas Joel, said Trooper Steven Nevel. Christopher Lyons, age 21, of Monroe, was arrested after state police responded to the area, Nevel said. "There were numerous reports of Lyons exposing himself and masturbating in public," Nevel sai…
Man Accused Of Exposing Himself On Walking Trail In Area Man Accused Of Exposing Himself On Walking Trail In Area
Man Accused Of Exposing Himself On Walking Trail In Area A Hudson Valley man was arrested on an area walking trail for exposing himself after police several complaints of a suspicious person. Joseph Cortright, age 40, of Montgomery, was arrested in Orange County by officers on Tuesday, June 15, following the complaints in Crawford. Following the complaints, the Crawford Police Department had increased patrols in the area at the Crawford Walking Trail, and officers were actually on their way for their daily patrol when they received another call and were able to catch Cortright on the trail, said Crawford PD Chief Dominick Blasko. He was cha…
Man Accused Of Exposing Genitals, Masturbating In Front Of Seven Juveniles In Area Man Accused Of Exposing Genitals, Masturbating In Front Of Seven Juveniles In Area
Man Accused Of Exposing Genitals, Masturbating In Front Of Seven Juveniles In Area A 52-year-old man was arrested for allegedly exposing his genitals and masturbating in a parking lot in front of children. Ulster County resident Robert B. Stahli, 52, of Highland, was arrested on Monday, Dec. 28, after Lloyd Police responded to the Highland Motel for a complaint, said Chief James Janso. According to Janso, Stahli is accused of allegedly exposing his genitals and masturbating in the parking lot of the motel in front of seven juveniles ranging in age from 18-month-old to 13-years-old. Stahli was charged with seven counts of endangering the welfare of a child and public lewd…
Man Charged After Masturbating In Public Parking Lot, Authorities Say Man Charged After Masturbating In Public Parking Lot, Authorities Say
Man Charged After Masturbating In Public Parking Lot, Authorities Say A 23-year-old Fairfield County man was arrested for masturbating in a public parking lot in Putnam County, police said.  On Thursday, Dec. 10, State Police at the Brewster barracks said they responded to reports of a man masturbating in a public parking lot on Route 22 in the town of Southeast at approximately 7:15 p.m. Maxwell D. Cleary of Bethel was charged with the misdemeanor of public lewdness.  Cleary will appear in the town of Southeast Court in December to answer his charges. 
Ulster County Man Caught Masturbating, Watching Porn In Public, Police Say Ulster County Man Caught Masturbating, Watching Porn In Public, Police Say
Ulster County Man Caught Masturbating, Watching Porn In Public, Police Say  An area man was arrested after police received several calls reporting that he was masturbating in his vehicle in the parking lot of an area motel, where police say he lives.  Officers in Ulster County reportedly arrived at the scene of the Wenton Motel at approximately 8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12, where witnesses said 59-year-old Luther W. Nakapaahu was masturbating in his car in plain sight while watching pornography on a laptop, Saugerties Police said.  Nakapaahu was charged with the misdemeanor of public lewdness and will be sentenced at the Town of Saugerties Justice Co…
Westchester Man Charged With Exposing Himself, Sexually Abusing Women Westchester Man Charged With Exposing Himself, Sexually Abusing Women
Westchester Man Charged With Exposing Himself, Sexually Abusing Women A Westchester man is facing charges for allegedly exposing himself to a pair of women and attempting to sexually assault one, the District Attorney’s Office announced. Yonkers resident Folarin Soulaude was indicted for burglary and sexual assault charges following incidents in a Nepperhan Avenue apartment building over the summer when he gained access to one residence posing as a handyman. Specifically, Soulaude, 37, was charged with: Burglary as a sexually motivated felony; Burglary; Sexual abuse; Public lewdness. It is alleged that shortly before Wednesday, June 24, Soulaude knocked on …
Man Accused Of Exposing Himself At Park In Area Man Accused Of Exposing Himself At Park In Area
Man Accused Of Exposing Himself At Park In Area A man who allegedly exposed himself repeatedly to park-goers in the area took police on a short foot chase attempting to evade arrest before being taken down. Members of the Beacon Police Department responded to a specific location in Long Dock Park at approximately 4 p.m. on Friday, July 31, Det. Sgt. Jason Johnson said, where there were reports of a man exposing himself. Police said that upon arrival, officers were given a description of the suspect, Beacon resident David Zornetsky, who was quickly located. When officers attempted to give him commands, Zornetsky took off on foot and attem…
Man Exposes Himself To Woman At Physical Therapist's Northern Westchester Office, Police Say Man Exposes Himself To Woman At Physical Therapist's Northern Westchester Office, Police Say
Man Exposes Himself To Woman At Physical Therapist's Northern Westchester Office, Police Say A man has been charged after police say he exposed himself to a woman at an area physical therapist’s office. Yorktown Police say they received the report of the incident on Saturday, Aug. 3 around 10:15 a.m. Further investigation revealed that Richard Joseph Foley, 65, of Mahopac pulled his pants and underwear down, exposing himself to the victim, according to police. Foley responded to police headquarters and was arrested on Wednesday, Aug. 14. He was charged with public lewdness, a Class B misdemeanor. A stay-away order of protection was also issued on the victim’s behalf. Foley was r…
Video: Naked Man Charged After Dancing In Gas Station Parking Lot In Westchester Video: Naked Man Charged After Dancing In Gas Station Parking Lot In Westchester
Video: Naked Man Charged After Dancing In Gas Station Parking Lot In Westchester Visitors to a Sunoco gas station in Westchester might have done a double take if they happened to catch a view of a large naked man dancing in the parking lot. The man, who police did not identify, but said was from Hobe Sound, Florida, was arrested around 10:10 p.m., on Tuesday, June 11, when officers responded to a 911 call from the gas station in the village of Mamaroneck at 540 Mamaroneck Ave., who reported a man was acting "erratically," said Mamaroneck Police Lt. Sandra DiRuzza. When officers arrived, they found the 36-year-old man getting into his vehicle, a video recorded by s…
Man Charged After Allegedly Being Caught Masturbating In Public At Area Trail Man Charged After Allegedly Being Caught Masturbating In Public At Area Trail
Man Charged After Allegedly Being Caught Masturbating In Public At Area Trail A Beacon man was arrested after allegedly being caught masturbating in public in the Town of LaGrange. Nicholas B. Brown, 22, was arrested for the incident which took place around 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, June 12, said Dutchess County Sheriff's Office Capt. John Watterson. Brown was nabbed after deputies were dispatched to the William R. Steinhaus Dutchess Rail Trail for a report of someone seen pleasuring themselves in public, Watterson said. Upon arrival, deputies encountered Brown, who initially fled on foot but was taken into custody a short time later with the…
Man Accused Of Exposing Himself Twice At I-87 Service Area Man Accused Of Exposing Himself Twice At I-87 Service Area
Man Accused Of Exposing Himself Twice At I-87 Service Area A Long Island man has been charged with exposing himself on two occasions at a highway service area in the Hudson Valley. State Police troopers responded to the Plattekill Service Area in Ulster County for a report of a male performing a lewd act at the urinal in the restroom on Saturday, June 8 just before 4:0 p.m. A plate number was obtained from a witness and a “be on the lookout” (BOLO) was given out on the vehicle and subject involved, state police said. Troopers observed the vehicle traveling northbound on I-87 in the town of Catskill and stopped the car for a vehicle and traffic vio…
22-Year-Old LaGrange Man Accused Of Exposing Himself At Gas Station, Police Say 22-Year-Old LaGrange Man Accused Of Exposing Himself At Gas Station, Police Say
22-Year-Old LaGrange Man Accused Of Exposing Himself At Gas Station, Police Say A 22-year-old man from the area has been accused of exposing himself, according to police. New York State Police say that Jeremiah Twyman-Lasand of LaGrange exposed his genitals to a victim working at a gas station in the town of Wappinger on Friday, April 5. Twyman-Lasand was arrested and charged with public lewdness, a Class B misdemeanor. Twyman-Lasand was issued an appearance ticket. He is scheduled to return to the town of Wappinger Court on Wednesday, April 10. Police did not release a photo of Twyman-Lasand.
Transportation Service Operator Charged With Public Lewdness Transportation Service Operator Charged With Public Lewdness
Transportation Service Operator Charged With Public Lewdness The operator of a transportation service in the area rubbed his genitals and made sexual comments to a passenger, state police said.State Police in Wappinger received a complaint of lewd acts committed by Louis Carrasquillo, while operating as “Jollyman,” a transportation service. An investigation found he was rubbing his genitalia, and making sexual comments to a passenger, police said. The 52-year-old Carrasquillo, of Wappingers Falls, was arrested on Wednesday, June 20 and charged him with public lewdness. He was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the city of Beacon Court on July …
Drunk, Nearly Naked Man Caught Trying To Run Onto Area Roadway, Police Say Drunk, Nearly Naked Man Caught Trying To Run Onto Area Roadway, Police Say
Drunk, Nearly Naked Man Caught Trying To Run Onto Area Roadway, Police Say A strange scene unfolded in Putnam County when a “highly intoxicated” man began undressing himself before attempting to run into a roadway to avoid troopers attempting to arrest him, state police said. Troopers were dispatched to Tanglewylde Road in Putnam Valley shortly after 9:15 p.m. on Tuesday, June 19, where there was a report of “an unknown disturbance.” Upon arrival at the scene, troopers found Lake Peekskill resident Anthony Massaro, 33, intoxicated and face down on the ground, screaming for assistance. When the troopers attempted to provide help, Massaro allegedly began to undress…
Police: Man Fondled Self In Front Of Kids At Kohl's In Northern Westchester Police: Man Fondled Self In Front Of Kids At Kohl's In Northern Westchester
Police: Man Fondled Self In Front Of Kids At Kohl's In Northern Westchester A 38-year-old  man is behind bars after state police say he fondled himself in front of children at a department store in Northern Westchester. State Police at Cortlandt received a complaint on Friday, June 8 of a suspicious person at the Kohl’s Store located at 3008 East Main Street in the Town of Cortlandt. Loss Prevention advised that Jorge L. Valdovinos of Ossining was observed entering the store on several occasions, police said, adding Valdovinos proceeded immediately to the children’s shoes department, then appeared to be touching his genitalia over his pants while near children.  L…
Science Teacher From White Plains Accused Of Exposing Himself At Library Science Teacher From White Plains Accused Of Exposing Himself At Library
Science Teacher From White Plains Accused Of Exposing Himself At Library A 60-year-old school teacher in Westchester has been charged with public lewdness after exposing himself to an adult female at Ossining Public Library. The incident took place Thursday evening at the library at 53 Croton Ave, said Ossining Police Chief Kevin Sylvester. The woman called police right away and officers were able to arrest Jeffrey Wrightman of White Plains. Wrightman, a science teacher at Somers High School since 2004, has been placed on administrative leave. He was arraigned on Friday and released on $1,000 bail, the chief said. "We’ve been in contact with District admi…
Pair Nabbed For Having Sex In Route 22 McDonald's Parking Lot, Police Say Pair Nabbed For Having Sex In Route 22 McDonald's Parking Lot, Police Say
Pair Nabbed For Having Sex In Route 22 McDonald's Parking Lot, Police Say A man and woman are facing charges after being busted having sex in a McDonald’s parking lot on Route 22 in Dutchess County, according to state police. New York State Police troopers were dispatched to the McDonald’s location in Dover at approximately 12:20 p.m. on Thursday afternoon to assist a concerned citizen who “reported inappropriate behavior,” according to a spokesperson. Upon arrival at the parking lot, troopers reported that they observed Dover resident Vincent Sheeley, Jr. and Danbury resident Marissa Mongelli “engaging in sexual intercourse in public view.” Both Sheeley and Mong…