In a string of indecent exposure cases shaking up Fayetteville, several local men have been slapped with charges for allegedly flashing their goods in public spaces, leaving residents unnerved. According to the Fayetteville Police Department, the suspects were engaged in a series of lewd acts ranging from department stores like TJ Maxx to membership-only retail warehouses such as BJ's and Sam’s Club.
The most prolific of the alleged exhibitionists, 27-year old Justin Chaplin, is accused of to have exposed himself at multiple locations around the city, leading to five counts of indecent exposure pinned against him. Chaplin, who is currently behind bars with a $75,000 secured bond, was pinpointed after his white Ford Focus became a local social media spectacle. This ensued a Crime Stoppers tip that has the detectives now on the hunt for other potential victims.
Joining the ranks of the accused are Rodeny Valoy and Malik Tuff, each charged with a single count of Indecent Exposure for incidents at BJ's and Sam's Club, respectively. While Valoy was granted a $2,000 unsecured bond, Tuff remains in the clutches of Cumberland County Jail with a $2,500 secured bond to his name.
In a particularly troubling case, Anthony Munoz, 24, has allegedly taken to expose himself downtown, mere yards from a school, transforming what would be a misdemeanor into a felony offense. Munoz remains at large, and authorities have yet to circulate his photo to the public. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Munoz or has knowledge pertaining to any of the lewd acts is urged to contact the Fayetteville Police Department's Special Victims Unit or Crime Stoppers at their respective hotlines.
The city of Fayetteville extends resources to those affected by the alleged crimes. Victims or those in search of assistance are encouraged to reach out to the Phoenix Center, which works in collaboration with detectives to provide care and resources. Their contact information is available through the Fayetteville Police Department's official announcements.
