Police say a man has been arrested for committing a lewd act at a Middle Island nature preserve.
According to police, a woman was walking her dog on a path in Prosser Pines Nature Preserve located on Middle Island Road on July 20 when a man stepped out from behind a tree, exposed himself and committed a lewd act around 8:45 a.m.
Following an investigation by detectives, Charles Hardy was arrested at his home on July 25 at 9:17 p.m.
Hardy, 28, of Middle Island, was charged with public lewdness.
Anyone who believes they may also be a victim of Hardy is asked to call 631-852-8752.