Crime & Safety

Man Who Flashed Teen Near Needham Middle School To Face Judge

Rostislav Matveev, 36, of Needham will be arraigned in Dedham District Court after police say he exposed himself to a teen last week.

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According to police, the man did not attempt to entice the teen but did expose himself near the grounds.
According to police, the man did not attempt to entice the teen but did expose himself near the grounds. (Shutterstock)

NEEDHAM, MA — A man accused of exposing himself to a teenager near a Needham middle school is in police custody.

Rostislav Matveev, 36, of Needham, was arrested Wednesday by police on a warrant charged with open and gross lewdness.

Police say they were able to arrest Matveev after an investigation into a report stating that he had exposed himself to a teenager near Pollard Middle School around 2:30 in the afternoon Friday, May 13.

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According to police, the man did not attempt to entice the teen but did expose himself near the grounds.

Matveev will be arraigned Thursday in Dedham District Court.

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