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Elderly North Merrick Man Arrested for Lewd Act at CVS, Investigation Ongoing

Local News, Crime

By Published: August 06 2024

LongIsland.com

A 72-year-old North Merrick man, Darwin Taylor, was arrested for public lewdness and endangering the welfare of a child after exposing himself to a 14-year-old girl in a CVS parking lot.

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The Public Information Office reports the arrest of a North Merrick man for Public Lewdness that occurred on Monday, August 5, 2024 at 5:20 PM in North Bellmore.
 
According to police, Defendant Darwin Taylor, 72, of 1305 Little Whaleneck Road was at CVS located at 2660 Jerusalem Avenue where he was observed by a female victim, 14, exposing himself and touching his genitals in the parking lot of this location. After a thorough investigation, the defendant was located and placed under arrest without incident.
 
Defendant Darwin Taylor is charged with Public Lewdness, Indecent Exposure and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. He was released on an Appearance Ticket returnable on Monday, August 12, 2024 to First District Court 99 Main Street, Hempstead.
 
Officers request anyone who feels as though they may have been victimized by the defendant to please contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.