A local man is accused of masturbating inside a Hudson Valley Walmart. It’s alleged he’s committed the same act at other local stores in the past.

New York State Police at Middletown arrested 22-year-old Jesus Miranda of Highland Falls for public lewdness, a misdemeanor and exposure of a person, a violation.

Miranda was arrested after he exposed himself and masturbated at a Walmart on Route 211 in Wallkill, police say. He allegedly admitted that he engaged in the same behavior in another department store around Orange County.

Miranda is due to return to the Town of Wallkill court on May 31.

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