Crime & Safety

Stratford Man, 81, Charged with 'Humping' Bush While Naked in Yard

A warrant was issued for the man's arrest after neighbors saw him exposing himself in his yard, according to police.

Stratford Police have charged an 81-year-old town man with exposing himself in his yard during an incident last month.

The Connect Post reports that Wallace Berg, of Russell Road, was spotted by neighbors “humping” a bush in the nude in his yard on June 23.

A neighbor took video of the incident and showed it to police, according to the Post.

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A warrant for his arrest was issued and Berg surrendered to police on July 27.

Berg was charged with second-degree breach of peace and public indecency.

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Berg was released on a $10,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Court on Aug. 5, according to police.

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