Man Exposed Himself To Teen In Bloomfield: Police

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — A Clifton resident has been accused of exposing himself to a teen in Bloomfield as she was walking home, authorities recently announced.

According to the Bloomfield Police Department, Kenny Gastone, 54, has been charged with criminal sexual contact and endangering the welfare of children. He was arrested on March 28.

Police said the encounter took place on March 28 as a 14-year-old juvenile was walking home on Orange Street. At that time, Gastone allegedly approached her and exposed himself. He then touched himself while asking her a lewd question and left the area, authorities said.

Detectives subsequently identified Gastone as the suspect and arrested him, police said.

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