WILKES-BARRE, PA — A 77-year-old Wilkes-Barre man was arrested Tuesday evening after allegedly exposing himself in a public area of a local restaurant on East Northampton Street, according to police.
At approximately 7:07 p.m., officers responded to a report of a naked man inside the restroom at 150 East Northampton Street. Upon arrival, police found John Evans standing in the restaurant lobby without pants, visible to both patrons and staff.
Restaurant employees told police that Evans had asked for pants before law enforcement was contacted. However, by the time officers arrived on the scene, he had already exited the restroom and moved into a public section of the establishment.
Evans was immediately taken into custody by Wilkes-Barre police. He was transported to City Headquarters for processing and arraignment on multiple charges related to the incident.
Charges filed after public exposure in restaurant lobby
Police said no injuries or physical altercations occurred during the incident. The situation was resolved quickly, and the restaurant resumed normal operations shortly afterward.
The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department did not comment further on potential motives or medical concerns related to Evans’s behavior. His arraignment status and potential bail conditions were not immediately released.
Witnesses inside the restaurant described the event as highly disruptive. While no formal statements were taken from patrons, police confirmed the indecent exposure occurred in view of multiple individuals.
According to the department, Evans has not been linked to any similar incidents in recent history. His current custody status remains pending court proceedings.