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Man accused of indecent exposure has criminal past
We are learning more about the man who is accused of exposing himself to multiple women at a Phoenix apartment complex, and as it turns out, this is not the first time the suspect has been accused of doing such a thing. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach has more.
PHOENIX - Cameron Strempel, a Phoenix man previously convicted of indecent exposure and voyeurism, is back in custody, now accused of assault among other charges.
Victims and the Chandler Police Department previously dubbed him the "baby face flasher."
What we know:
Strempel was arrested on July 26, and is accused of four felony charges for indecent exposure and voyeurism, along with the new assault charge.
The incident, per court documents, happened at an apartment complex along Thunderbird Road, between 7th Street and Cave Creek Road. The documents contained at times graphic descriptions of what allegedly happened, but investigators wrote that officers who arrived at scene spoke with a person who reported the incident to 911.
The person who called 911 was identified in court documents, but the name was redacted from the document copies we received. That person said "an unknown subject" was seen standing at a window located close to where the person's adult granddaughter was changing.
The "unknown subject," per documents, allegedly touched himself inappropriately while looking at the woman.
"While walking the complex, I observed a white male subject wearing a white shirt, black pants and gray shoes walking towards officers. The subject was closely followed by multiple people, all pointing directly at the subject," a police officer wrote in the court documents.
Investigators said one of the people who followed the man told officers that the man, later identified as 30-year-old Cameron Robert Strempel, had touched himself inappropriately while looking at them.
Strempel, according to investigators, allegedly struck one person with a closed fist after he fell down following a short run.
"The subject was still naked and stated to the girls that he did it because a friend dared him to do it," read a portion of the court documents.
Suspect has history of indecent exposure
Dig deeper:
Strempel's arrest on July 27 marked his fourth arrest since a five-month flashing spree over 10 years ago, in 2013.
2013
Cameron Strempel 2013 mugshot. Courtesy of the Chandler Police Department
Strempel was initially arrested more than 12 years ago for flashing at least 10 female victims, ranging in age from six to 60.
One of those women, who spoke to FOX 10 on Sunday, July 27, expressed disgust and disbelief at his continued offenses, stating the justice system had failed both her and Strempel.
"It has troubled me all these years later. It's something I have forgiven him for, but just to hear it's happened again, it's just kind of like rehashing and reliving it all back again, and it's just like I can see it in my head, his face, his body," the victim said, not wanting to be identified. "I'm disgusted. I'm in disbelief that he's still out there."
2020
Cameron Strempel (MCSO)
In 2020, Strempel took a plea deal for voyeurism after exposing himself to a young girl the year prior.
The child's mother addressed him in court, emphasizing the lasting trauma.
"I want you to understand that what you did in front of my daughter, who is a minor, was very disgusting and very disturbing. And she has cried for nights. She's so scared to go to school, to go outside. We have to protect her at all costs. And what you did to her in front of her is irreparable. That damage will be there for the rest of her life," the mother stated.
Strempel's past actions continue to affect his victims.
"I don't live in fear, but I am very well aware of my surroundings, and I now have children. I had my small child back then, but it's just, you know, having them be aware of their surroundings," the previous victim said.
She expressed sadness over the recent arrest, pointing to a larger issue with the justice system.
"He needs to be put away. What else is it gonna take? It's just not OK. It makes me fearful because I know it's not just him. There's a lot of sick people out there, and they're not getting the proper treatment or put away like they should be," she added.
Strempel was placed on 20-year supervised probation after his initial 2013 charges and again after a plea deal with prosecutors in 2020, indicating he has been given multiple opportunities within the system.
What's next:
Strempel is facing a $25,000 bond, though he is not bondable due to a probation violation.
His crimes appear to be escalating with this latest assault charge.
More details about the recent arrest are expected in the coming days.