Crime & Safety

Affton Man Accused of Exposing Himself to Teens

Two girls on their way to school saw the man expose himself, according to a St. Louis County Police report.

A man is facing criminal charges after St. Louis County Police said he exposed himself to two girls on their way to school Friday in the 10400 block of Roscommon Drive in Affton.

John Perniciaro, 52, of Affton, was charged with sexual misconduct involving a child less than 15 years old and second-degree sexual misconduct for indecent exposure.

St. Louis County Police said two girls, ages 14 and 15, were walking to school at about 6:50 a.m. Friday when they saw Perniciaro expose his genitals while standing in the doorway of his home. He was touching his genitals at the time, according to court documents.

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Perniciaro is being held in St. Louis County jail in lieu of a $25,000, cash-only bond.

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