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Police: Man arrested for exposing and touching himself near Uniondale school

Detectives say the 22-year-old victim saw Willian Portillo Melara committing the act inside a car around 2:45 p.m. Friday.

News 12 Staff

Jan 19, 2025, 11:27 AM

Updated 2 hr ago

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A man was arrested Saturday for exposing and touching himself near a woman by a Uniondale elementary school, according to police.
Detectives say the 22-year-old victim saw Willian Portillo Melara committing the act inside a car around 2:45 p.m. Friday.
She then crossed the road to Smith Street School and informed a security guard.
The 29-year-old Dix Hills resident allegedly drove away when the guard approached the vehicle.
Police say they arrested Melara the following day and charged him with public lewdness.