FORT PIERCE, Fla. – A pair of men in their 80s were arrested at a Florida preserve for approaching and exposing themselves to undercover detectives, according to the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office.
The Special Investigations Division was called to the DJ Wilcox Preserve in Fort Pierce on Tuesday after ongoing complaints of lewd and lascivious activity.
Courtesy: St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office.
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Undercover detectives began montioring the area, and they say they were approached by both men within minutes.
Claude Higgins, 82, and Dallas Freeman, 87, were both charged with exposure of sexual organs.
What they’re saying:
The sheriff’s office says that people taking a scenic walk should not have to worry about this type of inappropriate activity on public land.
“While we can appreciate a scenic nature walk as much as anyone, the Preserve is not the place for extracurricular activities. Consider this your friendly reminder that if you choose to “frolic” inappropriately in our parks, trails, or preserves, you may find your romantic outing ending with a set of handcuffs, and not the kind you intended.”
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The Source: Information for this story was provided by the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office.