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CTV News
9 hours ago
- CTV News
Man accused of an indecent act on Pembroke, Ont. street
An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) patch is seen in Ottawa, on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby A 67-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly exposing himself and performing an indecent act in Pembroke, Ont., according to police. Ontario Provincial Police say they received several reports at approximately 8 a.m. Thursday for an individual who was 'exposing themselves and performing an indecent act' in the area of Mary Street. Officers arrested an individual at the scene. Police say the suspect is facing charges of indecent act – public place, and failure to comply with an undertaking. The suspect is scheduled to appear in Pembroke court on July 29.
Daily Mail
11-06-2025
- Daily Mail
Sex offender who indecently exposed himself at train stations SEVEN times is fined just £1.43 for each offence
A sex offender who indecently exposed himself at train stations seven times has been fined just £1.43 for each offence. Leon Clarke, 49, was handed a meagre £10 penalty and a one-year community order after admitting to the acts at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court. He repeatedly exposed himself intending to cause alarm or distress at stations across London and Hertfordshire, including Herne Hill, Romford and Cheam. Jonathan Ash-Edwards, the Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire, led calls for the Government to tie up a loophole which prevents cases like Clarke's being challenged as too lenient. He told The Telegraph: 'Too often, victims bravely come forward to tell their story, the police do a great job to catch the offender and then the justice system just goes and lets everyone down. 'People will be horrified to hear that someone can commit seven sex offences in public and be fined just £10, effectively £1.42 per offence. 'It's not good enough and we need a more serious approach to sentencing for sexual offences and violence against women and girls.' Mr Ash-Edwards bemoaned the fact that people are helpless to challenge such sentences, as the complaints procedure does not appply to magistrates' courts. Clarke was also handed a five-year sexual harm prevention order, which means he cannot approach, touch or attempt to communicate with an unknown female in public. The order bars him from taking a seat next to or opposite a lone female or child on public transport or at a station, unless there is no alternative seating available. His name is now on the sex offender register and Clarke will be required to register with the police until 2030. Just one in 10 indecent exposure offences result in a charge, half the proportion of 10 years ago. This is despite the number of reported crimes soaring from 6,000 to 16,000 in that time, a rise of 160 per cent. In 2023, there were 13,000 before a sharp increase in the last two years. Official data shows that even when such offenders are actually prosecuted, they tend to be given shorter sentences than before. Just 39 per cent of those convicted of indecent exposure are now given more than six months prison time, dramatically down from 60.9 per cent in 2019. Ministers, police, judges and women's groups are in agreement that the crime can act as a precursor to more severe 'contact' sexual offences including rape, if no action is taken against the offender.
CBS News
08-06-2025
- CBS News
Man arrested after being accused of exposing himself to multiple people in public
A man is now facing charges for exposing himself to several people on Saturday afternoon in Pittsburgh. According to the criminal complaint provided to KDKA-TV, William Hunter exposed himself to two people, including a 3-year-old, on Brownsville Road. After exposing himself to people, he then attempted to drag them into his car, but they were able to get away. Hunter then left the scene, but one of the victims was able to get pictures of his vehicle and provide those to police. Later on in the day, another victim came forward and claimed that Hunter had exposed himself at a different location. That location was Jane Street. The victim told police that in an attempt to get away from him, they fled down the street and ducked into a gym. Once they were safe, they left and went home. Ultimately, they went to the police and recalled the story, and in detailing the suspect, it matched the same description given by the prior victims of Hunter. Police were able to track Hunter to his home on Linnview Avenue, and the vehicle they had been shown photos of was parked in front of the home. He was taken into custody and transported to Allegheny County Jail. Hunter is now facing charges of open lewdness, recklessly endangering another person, simple assault, and endangering the welfare of children.
