WESTBURY, NY – A Westbury man with prior sex offense convictions has been arrested after police say he forcibly touched a woman who was sitting inside her parked vehicle with her young daughter over the Fourth of July weekend.
According to the Nassau County Police Department, the incident occurred on Saturday, July 4, at approximately 9:23 p.m. near the intersection of Myrtle Avenue and South Grand Street in Westbury.
Detectives said a 22-year-old woman was sitting in her parked vehicle with her daughter when a man allegedly opened the vehicle’s door without permission, forcibly touched the woman, and then fled the area on foot.
Following an investigation by detectives assigned to the Third Squad, police identified the suspect as Mohammed Karimzada, 53, of Westbury, and arrested him without incident.
Karimzada has been charged with Forcible Touching, Persistent Sexual Abuse, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child.
Police said investigators also determined that Karimzada had previously been convicted of multiple sex offenses.
He was scheduled to be arraigned on Sunday, July 5, at First District Court in Hempstead.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Incident | Alleged forcible touching and sexual offense investigation |
| Date & Time | Saturday, July 4, 2026, at approximately 9:23 p.m. |
| Location | Near the intersection of Myrtle Avenue and South Grand Street, Westbury, New York |
| Victim | 22-year-old woman who was sitting in her parked vehicle with her daughter |
| Defendant | Mohammed Karimzada, 53, of Westbury |
| Allegations | Police allege the defendant opened the victim’s vehicle door, forcibly touched her, and fled the scene on foot. |
| Charges | Forcible Touching, Persistent Sexual Abuse, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child |
| Prior History | Police said the defendant had previously been convicted of multiple sex offenses. |
| Arrest | Following an investigation by Nassau County Police Third Squad detectives, the defendant was arrested without incident. |
| Arraignment | Scheduled for Sunday, July 5, 2026, at First District Court in Hempstead |
| Public Appeal | Detectives are asking anyone who believes they may have been victimized by the defendant to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or the Special Victims Squad at 516-573-4022. All callers may remain anonymous. |
Authorities are asking anyone who believes they may have been victimized by Karimzada to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or the Nassau County Police Special Victims Squad at 516-573-4022. Police said all calls will remain anonymous.
