(NASSAU COUNTY, N.Y.) – Nassau County Police Fourth Squad detectives report the arrest of a Long Beach man in connection with an alleged incident involving a juvenile student that occurred on December 23, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m. in Lido Beach.
According to detectives, John Anfossi, 54, of Long Beach, allegedly engaged in sexually inappropriate physical contact with a juvenile female student during a wrestling practice at Lido Elementary School, located at 237 Lido Boulevard. At the time of the incident, Anfossi was employed as an assistant wrestling coach at the school.
Following an investigation, Anfossi was arrested and charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child.
Anfossi was arraigned on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead.
Detectives are asking anyone who believes they may have been a victim of the defendant, or who may have information related to this investigation, to contact the Nassau County Police Department Fourth Squad at (516) 573-6453.
Key Facts and Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Defendant | John Anfossi |
| Age | 54 |
| Residence | Long Beach, New York |
| Charge | Endangering the Welfare of a Child |
| Alleged Victim | Juvenile female student |
| Incident Date | December 23, 2025 |
| Incident Time | Approximately 3:30 p.m. |
| Location | Lido Elementary School, 237 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach |
| Alleged Conduct | Sexually inappropriate physical contact during wrestling practice |
| Defendant’s Role | Assistant wrestling coach |
| Arresting Agency | Nassau County Police Department, Fourth Squad |
| Arraignment Date | January 27, 2026 |
| Court | First District Court, Hempstead |
| Case Status | Pending |
| Public Assistance Requested | Anyone with information or who may be a victim urged to contact police |
