Crime & Safety
Man Accused Of Lewd Behavior In Front Of Young Neighbor: Police
Paul Cotugno faces multiple charges including endangering the welfare of a child, police say.
VALLEY STREAM, NY — A Valley Stream was taken into custody for public lewdness, police said.
Paul Cotugno, 33, was seen by a neighbor's driveway during the overnight hours on Thursday, causing a 15-year-old victim to run into her house screaming, according to police.
She and another victim, a 63-year-old man, went back outside, moments later to approach Cotugno, who was seen under a vehicle, detectives said.
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The victims noticed the man with his pants down and holding his genitals, according to Nassau police.
They controlled Cotugno until police arrived and he was placed under arrest.
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He was charged with public lewdness, endangering the welfare of a child and trepass. He was scheduled for arraignment on Thursday in Hempstead.
Detectives ask anyone who feels they were a victim in a similar incident to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS.
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