Acting Sheriff Brian Hess announces the arrest of Dennis O. Cantoral Lopez, 27 years of age, following a public lewdness incident that occurred on the Putnam County Trailway in the Town of Carmel.
On November 3, 2025, during the late evening hours, members of the Putnam County Sheriff's Office were conducting nighttime patrols of the Putnam County Trailway and Bike Path. At approximately 11:00 p.m., in the area behind the Putnam Plaza, deputies observed a male subject--later identified as Cantoral Lopez--along the bike path fully nude.
Deputies took Cantoral Lopez into custody without further incident and he was charged with Public Lewdness, a Misdemeanor and Trespass, a Violation.
In accordance with New York State law, Cantoral Lopez was released on an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Carmel Court at a later date.
