A man is facing multiple criminal charges after police say he exposed himself inside two public libraries over the span of about a month, fleeing one scene before officers caught up with him at a nearby restaurant. Kenyatta Christian now faces four counts of obscene sexual display, four counts of felony indecent exposure, and trespassing.
According to The Virginian-Pilot, the case began on Sept. 9, 2026, when police were notified that a man had exposed himself at Kempsville Library. That man left before officers arrived, and police opened an investigation into the exposure. Two days later, on Sept. 11, Christian was found participating in inappropriate behavior at Central Library, the outlet reports.
In response, the Virginia Beach Public Library banned Christian from all of its locations that same day, per the same account. But the ban apparently didn't stick. On Oct. 6, Christian allegedly exposed himself again at Kempsville Library and fled the scene, the newspaper reported.
Fugitive Squad Tracks Him to a Nearby Restaurant
Police officers canvassed the area around Kempsville Library following the Oct. 6 incident, and the department's Fugitive Apprehension Squad ultimately arrested Christian at a nearby restaurant, the article notes. He was taken into custody on the string of charges tied to the two libraries.
Detectives believe there may be additional victims who have not yet reported incidents to police, the outlet reported, and investigators say their work so far indicates Christian may have targeted older women. The Virginia Beach Police Department is encouraging anyone with information, or anyone who had a similar experience, to call 757-385-2800.
What Virginia Law Says About the Charges
Under the Code of Virginia, a person who intentionally makes an obscene display or exposure of their person or private parts in a public place, or where others are present, is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. A related statute covering obscene sexual display similarly classifies intentional, obscene acts of masturbation done to be seen in a public place as a Class 1 misdemeanor as well.
The case remains under investigation, and Virginia Beach police have not released further details about what led them to classify some of the counts as felonies rather than misdemeanors. For now, the department's message to the public is straightforward: if you believe you encountered Christian at either library, call the tip line.
