Police: Man arrested for exposing himself to adults, minors

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Authorities in Broward County arrested a man they said exposed himself to adults and minors.

When officers tried taking the man into custody, he allegedly put up a fight.

The suspect, who has not been identified, also allegedly threatened to kidnap a child.

He’s now facing serious charges that include exposing himself, battery on a law enforcement officer, and resisting arrest with violence.

It happened Sunday morning in downtown Fort Lauderdale, at a business near the intersection of Broward Boulevard and Federal Highway.

Two officers were treated for injuries at Broward Health Medical Center.

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Bridgette Matter joined the Local 10 News team as a reporter in July 2021. Before moving to South Florida, she began her career in South Bend, Indiana and spent six years in Jacksonville as a reporter and weekend anchor.