RYE, NY (September 2, 2026) — The City of Rye Police Department has announced the arrest of Manuel Lazala, 24, of Port Chester, New York.
Lazala was apprehended on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, following a month-long investigation by the Detective Bureau. He faces two counts of Penal Law section 260.10(1) Endangering the Welfare of a Child and two counts of Penal Law section 130.55 Sexual Abuse in the Third Degree. These charges stem from an incident involving a juvenile at Rye Town Park.
Lazala was processed at Rye Police Department Headquarters, arraigned, and subsequently transported to the Westchester County Jail. He is set to return to Rye City Court on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
Due to the sensitive nature of the incident and to protect the juvenile’s privacy, no further information will be released at this time. The police department reminds the public that all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
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