City of Lockport Alderman Mark Devine (R) appeared before a judge on Monday to face allegations of harassment. The accusations against Devine are bizarre as he is accused of urinating outside his home in front of neighborhood children, exposing himself several times over the course of two years.
Devine declined to comment when leaving court.
Devine is currently facing two counts of harassment in the second degree, which is a violation in New York State - this means it is not a criminal offense. The case stems from an incident that occurred on April 11 when a neighbor of Devine reported to the police that the alderman had allegedly urinated outside his home within the view of children from a neighboring residence.
According to statements provided by Devine's neighbors to the police, this is not an isolated incident. Witnesses claim to have seen Devine urinating outside his home on multiple occasions in the past.
One incident occurred while a neighbor was buckling her daughter into a car. Another incident took place with children just 10 feet away. Statements further allege that Devine has been observed generally exposing himself and that this type of behavior has been ongoing for at least two years.
"I would like to pursue charges because I feel this is inappropriate and disgusting," one neighbor expressed to the police. "I feel Devine should know better."
The case against Devine has been adjourned until July 1, allowing for further investigation and legal proceedings.
Thus far, the court docs and several signed statements from witnesses allege Lockport Alderman Exposed Himself to Children Several Times. As the case unfolds, more information will be provided.