CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) – A Forest man with warrants for public indecency in Campbell County was arrested in New York City Aug. 27, according to the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office.
The Campbell County Sheriff’s Office says it’s in search of Eli Lemuel Howard, of Forest, who has warrants for his arrest in its indecent exposure investigation.(The Campbell County Sheriff’s Office)
Deputies said 18-year-old Eli Lemuel Howard was arrested in New York City when officers allegedly caught him performing a lewd act in public on the George Washington Bridge Thursday evening.
During the apprehension, New York authorities learned Howard was wanted on outstanding public indecency warrants in Virginia, according to the sheriff’s office.
“Howard was wanted by the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office in connection with an incident that occurred on August 3, 2026, at Five Below in Campbell County,” deputies said.
“Following an investigation, warrants were obtained charging Howard with Indecent Exposure (§ 18.2-387) and Obscene Sexual Display (§ 18.2-387.1).”
Deputies also said arrangements will be made for Howard to be extradited to face the pending charges against him.
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