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Published March 4, 2021 •
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The founder of the anti-crime patrol Shomrim Society in Borough Park was arrested on charges he allegedly coerced a 15-year-old to engage in sexual conduct, among other crimes, according to federal prosecutors.
Jacob Daskal, 62, was arrested Thursday morning in Brooklyn pursuant to a federal indictment charging him with coercing a 15-year-old minor to engage in illicit sexual conduct, transportation of a minor with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity and travelling with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct, federal prosecutors say.
Daskal is the founder of the anti-crime patrol Shomrim Society in Borough Park. Patrol members cooperate with the police and wear jackets or vests issued by the department. Their shield looks very similar to the NYPD s.