BOURNE — A 24-year-old Sagamore Beach man was arrested July 10 on charges stemming from three separate incidents investigated by Bourne police.
Christopher Zarella faces two counts of open and gross lewdness and one count of breaking and entering to a building nighttime.
Police said the incidents began June 27 at approximately 11:20 p.m. when a male suspect unlawfully gained entry to Keystone Place assisted living in Buzzards Bay.
The male fled when confronted by staff.
On June 28 at approximately 1 a.m., the same male approached an unsuspecting female parked in a vehicle at the Sagamore Beach Commuter Lot.
The male exposed himself to the female and started masturbating.
On June 30 at approximately 3 a.m., the same male approached a different unsuspecting female in Sagamore Beach Commuter Lot and committed the same act.
In both instances, police were called and the suspect fled.
Bourne Police officers and detectives identified the male as Zarella.
An arrest warrant was sought and granted July 10.
Officers placed Zarella under arrest and transported him to Falmouth District Court.
Zarella has an open case in Barnstable District Court for open and gross lewdness.
Despite the seriousness of the charges, Zarella was released from court on personal recognizance bail.
A request to revoke his bail on the open case was denied by the court.
Police said they are releasing information about the arrest due to public safety concerns.
Anyone with more information related to these cases is asked to contact the Detective Division at 508-759-4420 ext. 2001.
