The Ithaca Police Department has arrested a city resident after a disturbing incident involving a teenage girl near DeWitt Park.
On Thursday night at around 9:30, officers responded to a harassment complaint in the 400 block of N. Cayuga Street. A 17-year-old girl reported being followed from DeWitt Park by an unknown man, who then physically menaced and harassed her. The teen was able to escape and reach safety.
Police quickly located and arrested the suspect, identified as 40-year-old Justin Carl of Ithaca. Carl has been charged with criminal obstruction of breathing, third-degree menacing, and fourth-degree stalking.
Anyone with additional information about this incident or Carl is urged to contact the Ithaca Police Department:
Police Dispatch: 607-272-3245
Police Administration: 607-272-9973
Police Tipline: 607-330-0000
Anonymous Email Tip Address: www.cityofithaca.org/ipdtips
The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
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