DENTON, Md.- Maryland State Police have arrested a 39-year-old Ridgely man accused of exposing himself to a 14-year-old girl.

Police say the incident occurred Saturday morning on 5th Street at High Street in Denton. According to police, Patrick Michael Sawn was observed using his hand to expose his genitals to the 14-year-old victim. Police left the scene in a Ford Explorer but was followed by the victim and her mother to the Greensboro area where state troopers stopped him.

Police say the victim was able to positively identify Sawn and his vehicle. He was arrested for indecent exposure and released on his own personal recognizance.