Man accused of exposing himself, masturbating in front of teen in Pembroke Pines posts $5K bond – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) – A South Florida man accused of exposing himself and masturbating in front of a teenage lady at a bus cease in Pembroke Pines has posted bond, however not earlier than a decide set a number of circumstances for his launch.
Twenty-five-year-old Luis Enrique Rodriguez appeared in bond court docket on Thursday, the place he was given a $5,000 bond.
“Sir, you are here before the court on count 1, exposure of sexual organs. I do find that there is probable cause,” stated Broward County Circuit Judge Phoebee Francois.
According to Pembroke Pines Police, the suspect obtained out of his black 2012 Toyota Camry with tinted home windows and chrome wheels on the bus cease positioned close to Northwest one hundred and fifth Avenue and Johnson Street, Tuesday morning.
Investigators stated he pulled down his pants and commenced to the touch himself in front of the 16-year-old sufferer, who was ready for her faculty bus.
Pembroke Pines Police Capt. Adam Feiner addressed Rodriguez’s arrest throughout a information convention held Wednesday.
“This individual who’s responsible for this crime preyed upon a child, preyed upon somebody who’s most vulnerable and most innocent,” he stated. “For somebody to masturbate in public, in full view, in broad daylight, in front of a child, is beyond offensive.”
Police stated the teen took out her cellphone and commenced recording Rodriguez. More importantly, she recorded his automobile, and that ultimately led to his arrest.
Area residents counseled the sufferer for her fast considering.
“That’s great. I like to feel like a lot of people nowadays, first thing they do is take out their phones and start recording. It’s a good thing,” stated a resident.
“Taking pictures, taking videos, that’s proof. That’s all the cops need to stop the guy, get everything they need, all the proof, everything, so I think she did an amazing job,” stated one other resident.
In court docket Thursday, state prosecutors needed the next bond so Rodriguez may stay behind bars.
“My concern is that it would appear that Mr. Rodriguez was intentionally exposing himself to this alleged victim who is 16 years old,” stated Florida Assistant State Attorney Eric Lindor. “If she was any younger, he would be charged with a felony sex crime, Your Honor.”
“I understand, but it’s still a misdemeanor. I believe $5,000 is excessive for somebody who’s 25, first adult arrest,” stated protection legal professional Katerine Lopez.
Francois then addressed the suspect concerning the circumstances of his launch.
“Based on my reading of the probable cause affidavit, you are to have no contact with minors, and you are to have no contact with the alleged victim in this case, and you are not to return to the incident location,” she stated.
Detectives imagine there might be extra victims.
If you’ve any info on the suspect or imagine you’ve been focused by him, name Pembroke Pines Police or Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. Remember, you possibly can at all times stay nameless, and you could be eligible for a reward of as much as $5,000.
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