Cops Arrest Alleged Masturbator At Hoboken PATH

HOBOKEN, NJ — Port Authority officers arrested an Essex County man after he allegedly masturbated in front of a woman at the Hoboken PATH station on Sunday, police said.

Around 4:14 p.m., a woman in her mid-20s told officers that a man “brushed against her” on the PATH platform and walked away. She said the man returned and stood in front of her, then exposed himself and began to masturbate, Port Authority police stated.

The man then allegedly followed the victim into a 33rd Street bound train, police said.

Port Authority officers arrested the alleged masturbator, Karim Durant, 37, of Irvington, and charged him with Stalking, Lewdness, Harassment and Disorderly Conduct.

The victim wasn’t injured and there was no disruption to rail service, Port Authority police said.

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