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LI Karate Instructor Accused Of Inappropriately Touching 14-Year-Old Girl

TOWN OF ISLIP, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) – A karate instructor on Long Island is accused of inappropriately touching a 14-year-old female student.

Suffolk County police said Michael Carretto was arrested Thursday night.

He's charged with sexual abuse and endangering the welfare of a child.

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A karate instructor on Long Island is accused of inappropriately touching a 14-year-old female student. (Credit: Suffolk County Police Department)

Police said Carretto was a karate instructor at Dragon's Gate Martial Arts Academy off Sunrise Highway in Oakdale.

The alleged incident took place on September 11.

Investigators urge anyone who may have been a victim of Carretto to contact the Special Victims Section at 631-852-6531.

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