Ex-New York police chief who once led Gilgo Beach probe charged with soliciting sex in park
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James Burke arrested after alleged park sex solicitationThe 58-year-old was arrested in Farmingville on August 22, 2023, during an operation involving an undercover ranger.
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- According to the arrest report, Burke was detained around 10:15 a.m. at Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park after allegedly exposing himself and expressing interest in oral sex.
- Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison said Burke faces charges of offering a sex act, public lewdness, indecent exposure and criminal solicitation.
- Officials said Burke invoked his former law-enforcement status during detention, but the arresting ranger did not recognize him.
- Burke previously led the Gilgo Beach investigation and served 40 months after pleading guilty to beating a handcuffed man.
public humiliation for him— Sgt. Brian Quattrini described Burke's remark to the rangers during Burke's arrest.
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