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        Police: West Hempstead man accused of performing lewd act in front of 11-year-old

        Police say they received a report that the girl witnesses a male inappropriately touch himself in Halls Pond Park just before 4 p.m.

        News 12 Staff

        Sep 22, 2024, 10:30 AM

        Updated 7 hr ago

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        A West Hempstead man was arrested Saturday for allegedly performing a lewd act in front of an 11-year-old girl.
        Police say they received a report that the girl witnesses a male inappropriately touch himself in Halls Pond Park just before 4 p.m.
        The victim informed her father, who authorities say also observed the incident.
        Officers then located 31-year-old Avigdor Goldemberg and placed him under arrest without incident.
        Police say he faces charges for public lewdness and child endangerment.
        Anyone who believes they may be a victim of a similar incident is urged to call 1-800-244-TIPS.