Crime & Safety
Long Island Man 'Touched Himself Inappropriately' In Front Of Girl, 11, At Park: Cops
It happened just before 4 p.m. at Halls Pond Park, police say.
WEST HEMPSTEAD, NY — A West Hempstead man was charged with public lewdness on Saturday after Nassau police say he touched himself inappropriately in front of an 11-year-old girl at Halls Pond Park.
The girl and her father saw the man "inappropriately touching himself" just before 4 p.m., and officers found Avigdor Goldemberg, 31, and placed him under arrest "without incident," police said.
Goldemberg is charged with public lewdness and endangering the welfare of a child, both misdemeanors.
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He was released on an appearance ticket returnable on Oct. 10 at First District Court in Hempstead.
Police are encouraging anyone who feels as though they may be the victim of a similar incident to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS, a confidential police hotline.
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All callers will remain anonymous, police said.
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