Overview
- Police say the teen was lured into a secluded section of Seton Falls Park near East 233rd Street and Wilder Avenue around 8:20 a.m. Thursday while walking to school.
- The suspect allegedly ordered her to lift her shirt and performed a lewd act in front of her before fleeing, and the girl later reported the incident at school.
- Officers canvassed nearby blocks, sought surveillance footage, and deployed drones to patrol the park before arresting ONeil Kennedy around 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
- Kennedy is charged with endangering the welfare of a child, public lewdness, stalking, and harassment, and his arraignment is expected Friday.
- Authorities note the child was not physically injured and did not report seeing a weapon, and reports differ on whether she is 13 or 14 as details are finalized.