MAN CHARGED IN GROPING OF TEENAGERS

Reginald LaCoste, a 19 year old arrested for randomly grabbing the buttocks of teenage girls in Central Islip and Bay Shore, is charged with three counts of forcible touching along with one count each of second degree unlawful imprisonment and third degree stalking.  He pleaded not guilty at his arraignment yesterday and was ordered held on $10,000 cash bail. LaCoste was on probation for forcibly touching teens in Manhattan and Brooklyn in 2003.  Other possible victims are asked to call detectives at 631-854-8352.

(New York)