Long Island ice cream man accused of fondling child

WYANDANCH, N.Y. (WABC) -- An ice cream man arrested Wednesday in Suffolk County and accused of sexually abusing a child pleaded not guilty at his arraignment Thursday.

Muhammad Chaudhry, 63, of Middle Village, was arrested in Wyandanch, and has been charged with sexual abuse and endangering the welfare of a child.

His bail is set at $50,000 cash or $100,000 bond. His next court date is June 10.

According to a statement from the Suffolk County Police Department, Chaudhry was operating his ice cream truck in Wyandanch on May 21 around 7:25 p.m. when an 11-year-old girl approached the truck. Police said Chaudhry fondled the child.

Chaudhry is scheduled to appear at First District Court in Central Islip on June 5.

Anyone with information about the case should call (631) 852-6531.