UPDATE: In a shocking incident on October 7, 2023, two individuals were caught engaging in sexual acts inside a stranger’s parked van in Hunts Point, New York. The couple, a 49-year-old man and a 41-year-old woman, were found in the back of a 2009 blue Ford van shortly before noon, alarming passersby who witnessed the explicit encounter.
According to police reports, the couple’s brazen actions were not only public but also accompanied by drug use. Authorities discovered two glass pipes containing residues of crack cocaine on the van’s floorboard, along with two baggies of the drug. The incident has raised significant concerns about public safety and drug-related activities in the area.
The van’s owner, a 65-year-old ceramic tile maker, was out of the country dealing with a family emergency and was unaware of the incident until contacted by the NYPD. He expressed shock at the events, stating, “Wow, I didn’t know the sex,” and lamented the loss of his tools valued at around $8,000 that had been stolen from the vehicle.
Following their arrest, both suspects were charged with unauthorized use of a vehicle, criminal possession of a controlled substance, and public lewdness. They pleaded not guilty during their arraignment on October 8, 2023.
This incident is part of a troubling trend of illicit activities occurring in public spaces across New York City. The NYPD continues to investigate the situation, aiming to address the increasing concerns of drug use and public indecency.
As the couple awaits their next court appearance, the van owner remains anxious about the damage to his property and the loss of his livelihood. Reports indicate that he has yet to witness the state of his van, which police described as “a vacant shell.”
Authorities urge community members to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities, as they work to restore safety to the neighborhoods of New York City.
