A 54-year-old man from New York was arrested on charges of Open & Gross Lewdness on a Greyhound bus, authorities confirmed. The incident, which occurred at the South Station Bus Terminal, was brought to the attention of the Transit Police Department (TPD) by a passenger who witnessed the lewd act.
According to the TPD's official X account, the arrest took place at 1 PM on February 2nd. The man, whose name has not been released, was taken to TPD headquarters, for the arrest booking process. The TPD post thanked the courageous victim who contacted TPD.
2/2 1PM #MBTA South Station Bus Terminal TPD Offs arrest a 54y/o New York man for Open & Gross Lewdness while onboard a Greyhound bus. The subject was transported to TPDHQ for the arrest booking process. Once again, we are humbled by the courageous victim who contacted TPD !!
— MBTA Transit Police (@MBTATransitPD) February 2, 2024
The nature of the lewd act has not been described in further detail, but such charges typically involve behavior that is considered indecent or obscene in a public setting. Open & Gross Lewdness is a serious charge in Massachusetts and can carry significant penalties, including fines and imprisonment.
While the TPD has not released further information about the individual in custody or the specific circumstances surrounding the incident, community members are reminded of the department's call to "See something, Say something."
