BREAKING NEWS: Undercover Police Make Three Arrests on Racebrook Tract

In response to recent complaints of indecent exposure and activity of a sexual nature occurring on the Racebrook Tract walking trails on Racebrook Road, the Orange Police Department assigned officers to investigate the activity.

On Wednesday, July 20, male officers dressed in plain clothes were assigned to patrol the area. Officers observed that several males were also entering the walking trails. At about 1:50 p.m. one of those males approached an officer, began a conversation and then grabbed the officer’s chest, police said.

The man, who police identified as Francis Martino, 46, of 367 Pine Tree Drive, was charged with fourth-degree sexual assault and disorderly conduct.

Nearby, a second male approached another officer, began a brief conversation and then exposed his genitals to the officer, according to police. The man, who police identified as Joseph Anderson, 48, of 44 Obtuse Road, Newtown, was charged with disorderly conduct and public indecency.

Martino was released on $250 bond. Anderson was released on $500 bond. Both are scheduled to appear at Derby Superior Court Aug. 1.

On Thursday, July 21, officers returned to the Racebrook Tract and again patrolled the walking trails. At about 12:25 p.m. a male walking on the trails approached one of the officers, began a brief conversation and then exposed his genitals to the officer, police said.

At about 1:10 p.m. that day, one of the officers was reportedly approached by a male on the trails. The male began a brief conversation before grabbing the officer’s chest, according to police.

The man, who police identified as Jackion Voss, 53, of 62 South Rolling Ridge Road, was charged with disorderly conduct and fourth-degree sexual assault.

He was released on a $250 bond and is scheduled to appear in court Aug. 1.

Police said officers will continue random assignments and patrol of the Racebrook Tract, which is a recreation area used by individuals and families.