Detectives arrested Melecio Xecchay, 49, earlier
this week on charges he grabbed a 17-year-old girl's left leg as she got into
her car last Thursday morning in a Franklin Avenue parking lot. Police believe
he was trying to grab her buttocks.
Xecchay is charged with attempted criminal sexual
contact and endangering the welfare of a child.
Police say the incident has
several similarities to the many prior gropings in town in prior years. Detectives are investigating
Xecchay for any possible connections.
Anyone with information may contact Princeton police
Detective Eric Dawson at 609-921-2100, ext. 1832.