BRIDGEWATER (WBSM) — A Bridgewater man has been arrested and charged with inappropriate communication with and exposing himself to minors.

Bridgewater Police Chief Christopher D. Delmonte announced that Orate Kyle Graham, 20, of Bridgewater, was arrested this week as the result of an investigation into a man posing as a teenager and contacting young girls.

Details of the Bridgewater Police Investigation

The investigation began on Tuesday, June 16, at about 7:15 p.m., when Bridgewater Police were made aware of allegations of several interactions between a man known as “Jay” and several girls that were 12 and 13 years old.

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Suspect Allegedly Used Fake Identity to Target Minors

Delmonte said that “Jay” told the girls he was 17 during his conversations with them through FaceTime and in person. However, the investigation identified him as Graham. Delmonte said Graham allegedly engaged in regular interactions with the victims, exposing himself to them and asking them to expose themselves to him.

Charges Filed and Bail Set for Bridgewater Resident

Graham was arrested on Thursday, June 18, at about 4:42 p.m. He is charged with two counts of disseminating obscene matter to a minor and one count of accosting or annoying another person. He was taken to the Plymouth County House of Correction and held on $25,000 bail.

Courtesy Bridgewater Police
Courtesy Bridgewater Police
Courtesy Bridgewater Police

The investigation remains active and ongoing by Bridgewater Police and the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office.

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