Taunton Man Arrested After Lewd Act in Raynham McDonald’s

RAYNHAM (WBSM) — Raynham Police arrested a Taunton man over the weekend for allegedly exposing himself inside a busy McDonald’s.

Chief David LaPlante identified the man as Christopher Lloyd Blake, 36. He was arrested and charged with open and gross lewdness, disturbing the peace and resisting arrest.

Police Respond to Disturbance at McDonald’s

According to LaPlante, officers responded to a fast food restaurant at 365 New State Highway at about 5:28 p.m. on Saturday, September 6 for a report of a man who had exposed himself inside. That address is the location of the Raynham McDonald’s.

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Blake had been asked to leave several times by employees, and then allegedly exposed himself near the counter while a family with children was placing their order. LaPlante said the restaurant was busy at the time, including with a child’s birthday party taking place. He also said the preliminary investigation indicated that Blake was highly intoxicated.

Suspect Resisted Arrest, Police Say

Blake initially resisted officers’ attempts to place him under arrest. LaPlante said he was also “non-compliant during booking at the police station” and that he “exposed himself again in his cell.”

He was scheduled to be arraigned this morning in Taunton District Court.

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