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Child Harassment Case Sparks Petition for Safety
A Roseau man charged with child harassment prompts 611 signatures for stricter protections.
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A Roseau man charged with child harassment prompts 611 signatures for stricter protections. A Roseau man charged with child harassment has sparked a petition with 611 signatures demanding stricter actions against offenders. Originally reported by Valleynewslive.
Child Harassment Case in Roseau
A felony child harassment case in Roseau has prompted over 600 people to sign a petition for tougher action on offenders.
Gerulli Accused of Following Children
Nicholas James Gerulli Jr., 49, is accused of following three children ages 11, 10 and 10 into a Burger King in Roseau around 9 p.m. on Sept. 20, 2026.
Children Report Sexual Gestures
The children told police Gerulli made sexual comments and gestures before the manager told him to leave.
Gerulli's Pattern of Behavior
Gerulli later drove past the children near Center Street and Main Avenue, made another sexual gesture, and asked where they lived.
Petition for Safety Measures
Andrea Erickson created a Change.org petition titled 'Protect Roseau County children from a sexual predator' with 611 signatures as of Thursday.
Erickson's Concerns
Erickson says the pattern of harassment over 25 years has pushed residents to demand stricter monitoring and enforcement of laws.
Petition Demands Action
The petition calls for increased surveillance, strict enforcement of existing laws, and monitoring of known offenders to ensure community safety.
Next Steps for Petition
Erickson plans to continue pressing for change and dedicating time to victims and their families after county leaders have not responded to her concerns.
The one thing
A Roseau man charged with child harassment has sparked a petition with 611 signatures demanding stricter actions against offenders.
