Man Masturbated Near Kids While Driving Near Haddon Twp. Schools: Court Docs

HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ — A man is facing charges after authorities say he masturbated while driving past two children last week in Haddon Township, according to court documents Patch obtained.

The suspect — later identified as Kyle Edelstein — drove past the victims three times while masturbating on Jan. 21, according to an affidavit. All three encounters happened within a few blocks of Haddon Township schools.

Police received a vehicle description from the victims. Officers saw the vehicle around the same time of day Tuesday by West Crystal Lake Avenue and Crestwood Avenue.

Edelstein, 38, of Pennsauken, had his belt undone and zipper down when officers approached him and arrested him, the affidavit says.

During an interview with police, the suspect stated that he has masturbated while driving multiple times, according to court documents.

Edelstein told police he saw the victims looking in his direction several times, the affidavit states. He mentioned that they appeared to be school children and that he felt aroused, according to the document.

He was charged with two counts each of endangering the welfare of a child (third-degree), criminal sexual contact (fourth-degree), and lewdness (disorderly persons offense).

The victims saw Edelstein masturbating while driving past them twice by West Crystal Lake Avenue and MacArthur Boulevard. Their third encounter with him was a couple of blocks away, by Pyle and Crestwood Avenues, the affidavit says.

Both areas are in the vicinity of multiple Haddon Township schools of different grade levels.

Police described Edelstein's vehicle as a white minivan with black handles that are lower to the ground.

The investigation remains active and ongoing.

Edelstein's attorney, Timothy Farrow, declined comment.

Haddon Township police encouraged the public to stay vigilant and report suspicious behavior.

"The Haddon Township Police Department takes all reports of suspicious activity extremely seriously, especially those involving the safety of our children," the HTPD said in a statement.

Anyone with information related to this investigation can contact the Haddon Township Criminal Investigations Unit at Detectives@haddontwppolice.com. Tips can also be submitted anonymously by calling the HTPD's Tip Line at 856-854-1176 ext. 4TIP (4847) or by visiting HaddonTwpPolice.com.