Crime & Safety

Police: Piermont Firefighter Exposed Himself to Minor

A 29-year-old and two teens have been charged

Piermont Police recently arrested Piermont Fire Department member Michael Bettman—a 29-year-old from Sparkill—and charged him with endangering the welfare of a child and second degree harassment.

According to police, Bettman and two teens allegedly revealed their genitals to a 16-year-old while at the firehouse, and consequently told the victim to touch them. The two teens involved have also been charged with the misdemeanour and violation.

The incident occurred on Aug. 14 in the late evening at around 9 p.m. Bettman and the two teens are due in court tomorrow.

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Officials from the Piermont Fire Department could not be reached for comment.


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