Third Squad detectives report the arrest of a Westbury man for Endangering the Welfare of a Child that occurred on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at 10:05 am in Westbury.
According to detectives, a female victim, 16 was followed by an unknown male while walking home from Park Elementary School in Westbury.  While the female victim was walking on Prospect Avenue at Kinkel Avenue, a male was slowly following her and physically motioned for her to get into his vehicle.  
 On Thursday, July 11, 2019, at 10:18 am, a second female victim, 16, was followed by an unknown male while she also walked home from Park Elementary School in Westbury and was approached at Sylvester Street and Park Avenue.  The unknown male followed the victim in his vehicle and motioned for her to get into his car.
Both female victims were in fear of their safety and called the police. A subsequent investigation by detectives led them to the identity and location of Selvin Ortiz, 46, of 21 3rd Avenue where he was placed under arrest.
Defendant Selvin Ortiz is charged with two (2) counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, and Stalking 4th Degree. He will be arraigned on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at First District Court, Hempstead.

Details by: Det. Echavarria/3rd Squad                                            07/18/19/0400/8834