Police
in Wayne say twin brothers have been arrested and charged on claims of sexual harassment
and stalking after a female resident reported being harassed by them multiple
times.
According to police on Aug. 29, a female reported she was walking in her neighborhood with her young child when she was approached by a male on a bicycle. The female
reported the male stated that he was going to force himself on her sexually.
Police
say the woman retreated to her home and called police. She stated she had
experienced prior incidents of harassment involving the suspect, Ryan Kayal, and
his twin brother, Daniel Kayal, 33, of Wayne.
Officers
located Ryan riding his bicycle in front of his nearby home and attempted to
interview him. He was evasive and uncooperative. Ryan attempted to walk away
from police and ignored their commands to stop. He was placed under arrest.
Daniel
then exited the home and interfered with officers by trying to open the police
car door to free his brother. He was placed under arrest as well. Ryan was
charged with harassment, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. Daniel was
charged with harassment, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and obstruction
of the administration of law. Both were released on summonses in accordance with bail reform guidelines.
Police
say on Sept. 7, the female resident was in the driveway of her home when Daniel
swerved his vehicle into her driveway and whistled at her before driving off.
The victim was in fear and called police. They responded and arrested Daniel. He
was charged with harassment and stalking on a complaint warrant and was placed
in Passaic County Jail.
Further
investigation revealed the pair have been named in multiple incidents involving
harassment toward multiple victims in the recent past. Anyone who has been the
victim of unreported incidents of harassment by them is asked to call Detective
Joe Cobianchi at 973-633-3541.