Police a arrested a Waterbury man after receiving a report that the man had been taking pictures of young girls and a female lifeguard at Quassy Amusement Park in Middlebury on Wednesday.
A park guest notified the lifeguard on duty after spotting a suspicious man allegedly taking pictures of the girls. When police arrived to investigate, the suspect fled on foot. Officers were able to capture and arrest him, police said.
The suspect, 25-year-old John Miguel Mendez Calle, of 65 Ashley Street in Waterbury, falsely identified himself multiple times. Calle claimed he didn't speak English, but continued to give false names when a Spanish-speaking officer arrived, according to police.
Calle was charged with interfering with an officer, second-degree forgery, criminal impersonation and breach of peace. His bond was set at $250,000.
Police have obtained a search warrant for the camera to find out what's on the film. If it's criminal, additional charges will be filed, police said.
Middlebury and Naugatuck police are investigating. Anyone with information is asked to contact Middlebury police at 203-577-4028.
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