Accused Chelmsford Flasher Has History Of Similar Allegations

CHELMSFORD, MA – A Chelmsford man accused of exposing himself to a woman at Walmart has a history of similar allegations, according to police. Jonathan Wentzell, 29, has faced charges in Lowell, Dracut and Lexington.

Wentzell has been ordered held without bail in his latest case pending a competency evaluation. He is charged with open and gross lewdness and lascivious behavior.

Police received a report around 8:30 p.m. Friday of a man exposing himself in an aisle at the Walmart on Parkhurst Road. Authorities released a surveillance image of the man, who was identified as Wentzell, police said.

One of the callers, a former Lexington High School classmate, described Wentzell as an "avid flasher," according to a police report cited by the Lowell Sun.

Two cases against Wentzell remain open. In one, Wentzell is accused of exposing himself near a school bus stop in Lowell, and in another, he is accused of exposing himself while driving in Dracut, the Sun reported.

The third case stems from a 2014 charge in Lexington, according to the Sun.

A doctor testified Monday that Wentzell has a history of mental illness and has been hospitalized before.

Image via Chelmsford PD