MAN CHARGED WITH ABUSING GIRL, 13

Philip Harris, a 64 year old Lakeview man, was arraigned Friday on charges that he sexually abused a 13 year old girl.  Harris, a cook, was arrested Thursday night after he inappropriately touched the girl, an acquaintance, in her private areas.  He simulated a sex act through clothing with the girl in a Lakeview apartment.  He was charged with first degree sex abuse and endangering the welfare of a child.  He is being held in the Nassau County jail in East Meadow in lieu of $30,000 cash bail.

(New York)