NORTHBOROUGH – Court documents detail an alleged sexual assault at Watson Park in Northborough.
Walter Laskos, 70, of Grafton has been charged with indecent assault and battery on a person over 14.
According to the statement of facts filed in Westborough District Court, police were dispatched to Watson Park at 4:35 p.m. Sept. 8 following the report of a sexual assault.
The victim told police that he was going for a walk at the park after going to the gym. The victim walked on the trail to an area that overlooks the water when Laskos allegedly entered the trail and walked toward him.
According to court documents, Laskos grabbed the victim’s genitals, and the victim became upset and chased him out of the trail. Laskos left the park, and the victim gave his description to officers.
A dispatcher told police that the Westborough Police Department stopped his vehicle near West Main and Nourse streets. Laskos admitted to being at Watson Park, but he denied grabbing the victim, according to court documents.
Laskos was arraigned on Sept. 9 and released on his own recognizance with the condition of staying away from the victim.
He will return to court on Oct. 24.
