New Rochelle Man Charged with Forcible Touching-Unlawful Surveilance


On Thursday April 18th, 2024, at about 4:00pm, New Rochelle Detectives concluded an
investigation with the arrest of one Hussain A. Haider, a 23-year-old male, of New Rochelle.

On March 8th, 2024, Haider is alleged to have approached a woman wearing a Niqab (a long
garment worn by some Muslim women that covers the entire body and face, excluding their
eyes) and took a photograph under the Niqab and further exposed himself to her before fleeing
the area. The victim’s young child was also present during the incident.

Detectives were able to develop leads and with the help of the Westchester County Police Real Time Crime Center and New York State Probation, were able to arrest Haider without incident at New Rochelle
Police Headquarters.

Hussain A. Haider, 23 years of age, of New Rochelle, is charged with -Unlawful Surveillance 2nd Degree, an E Felony; Forcible Touching – A Misdemeanor, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child – A Misdemeanor.