Franklin Park man arrested over Sewickley incident

A man wanted for questioning in connection with a lewd incident in Sewickley has been identified and arrested by Allegheny County police.

David Whitten, 82, of Franklin Park, was arrested at his home Friday evening.

He was identified as the person who, according to witnesses, exposed himself and committed lewd acts near the intersection of Beaver and Chestnut Streets around 4 p.m. on Wednesday.

Whitten is charged with corruption of minors, public lewdness and two counts of public nuisance.

He was taken to the Allegheny County Jail to await arraignment.

Sewickley Police Chief Dave Mazza said he was grateful for the cooperation of his officers and the county crime scene investigators.

“I am proud of the work of our officers and appreciate the collaboration our department has with the Allegheny County Police Department and their first-class staff,” Mazza said Friday evening.