Long Island man faces charges for raping two teenagers he met on Snapchat.

In a disturbing case from Long Island, a 26-year-old man has been charged with the sexual assault of two 14-year-old girls, according to an announcement made by prosecutors on Wednesday. Kemuel St. Juste, a resident of Wheatley Heights, is facing multiple counts stemming from his alleged interactions with the minors through the social media application Snapchat.

Prosecutors assert that St. Juste used the platform to lure one of the girls to the bathroom of a TJ Maxx store located in South Setauket, where the two allegedly engaged in sexual activity in December 2024. The accusations further detail that he picked the same girl up from her middle school in early January 2025, subsequently having sex with her in the backseat of his vehicle. During this encounter, the girl expressed concern about a potential pregnancy and requested that St. Juste obtain a pregnancy test for her. Pressured by the circumstances, she confided in her mother about the incidents.

In addition to the first victim, prosecutors allege that St. Juste also communicated with another 14-year-old girl, whom he had previously met at Smiths Point Beach. This second interaction reportedly took place in June of last year, and involved the defendant driving her to Port Jefferson, where he is accused of engaging in sexual acts with her in a parking lot. The second victim made a report to law enforcement in January, leading to the investigation.

Both victims identified St. Juste through his Snapchat handle, “k3mnyy,” providing crucial evidence that helped authorities connect the two cases. Following the investigation, St. Juste was indicted on three counts of rape, one count of attempted rape, and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child. He is currently held on a bail set at 0,000 in cash or million in bond.

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney commented on the gravity of the charges, emphasizing a troubling pattern of manipulation and exploitation of vulnerable minors. He assured the public that the district attorney’s office is dedicated to ensuring accountability for St. Juste and is committed to seeking justice for the young victims affected by these alleged crimes.

If convicted on the most serious charge, St. Juste could face a prison sentence of up to seven years. He is scheduled to appear in court again on March 25. This case highlights the ongoing concerns surrounding sexual violence against minors and the role of social media in facilitating such crimes.