Southampton Town police report that a physician assistant was arrested on Friday for allegedly forcibly touching a woman during an medical exam.
Kenneth Alessi of Mattituck, 54, of Mattituck, was taken into custody at Sun River Health Care in Riverside, NY.
It is alleged that he forcibly touched a 21 year-old patient's “intimate parts” on June 15, 2022.
Alessi is charged with forcible touching, a class A misdemeanor. He was arraigned Saturday at Southampton Town Justice Court.
Southampton police detectives are actively investigating and are asked anyone with information to contact the detective unit at 631-702-2230, the crime hotline at 631-728-3454, or email crimetips@southamptontownny.gov. Calls will be kept confidential.