Man Accused of Exposing Himself Outside Medford School

Police investigating two separate incidents at Eagle Elementary School

Mar. 31, 2026 at 11:18am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a discarded condom on the ground, the harsh flash creating a stark, gritty, investigative aesthetic that conceptually represents the public indecency incidents near the school.A discarded condom on the ground near a school serves as a grim reminder of the public indecency incidents under investigation by local authorities.Medford Today

Suffolk police are investigating two incidents in which a man allegedly exposed himself outside of Eagle Elementary School in Medford, New York. The incidents occurred on March 21 and March 29, with no students present on the school grounds at the time. The school district has increased security and is urging the community to report any suspicious activity related to the incidents.

Why it matters

Incidents of public indecency and exposure near schools raise concerns about student and community safety, prompting increased security measures and an active police investigation to identify and apprehend the suspect.

The details

According to reports, a 'district rover' saw the man engaged in inappropriate behavior on the school grounds and directed him to leave. The school district launched an investigation, reviewed security footage, and contacted the Suffolk County Police Department.

  • The first incident occurred on Saturday, March 21.
  • The second incident took place on Sunday, March 29.

The players

Suffolk County Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the incidents of public indecency outside the Medford school.

Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District

The school district that oversees Eagle Elementary School and has increased security in response to the incidents.

Lori Cannetti

The superintendent of the Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District, who issued a statement addressing the incidents and the district's response.

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What they’re saying

“The safety and security of our school community remain our highest priority. Additional security will be in place at Eagle Elementary School this weekend. Please report any suspicious activity that may be related to this incident to the Suffolk County Police Department.”

— Lori Cannetti, Superintendent, Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District

What’s next

The Suffolk County Police Department is continuing its investigation to identify and apprehend the suspect.

The takeaway

Incidents of public indecency near schools are taken seriously by law enforcement and school districts, as they pose a threat to student and community safety. Increased security measures and community vigilance are crucial in addressing such issues and protecting vulnerable populations.