Local Man Identified As South Lyon & Novi Flasher Local Man Identified As South Lyon & Novi Flasher

7/25/14 - A local man suspected of exposing himself in public on multiple occasions in the Novi and South Lyon communities has been identified by police. The suspect is only being identified as a 30-year-old Green Oak Township man, as criminal charges have not yet been filed. South Lyon Police Lt. Christopher Sovik says their investigation is complete and they believe the man is the person responsible. South Lyon Police released a composite sketch of the suspect in late May while Novi Police released a surveillance photo last week. While the descriptions and images were different, Lieutenant Sovik was able to put two and two together as the man shown looked similar to a person of interest he interviewed two weeks prior and whose responses raised some red flags. Sovik says he was never ruled out as a suspect and further investigation by both departments led to the Green Oak man being identified. Sovik tells WHMI they take great pride in keeping the community safe and when something like this happens, which is rare, they’re quick to investigate. He says they used the information received to their advantage, are pleased with the outcome and believe the incidents will stop. The departments are submitting their investigation reports together to the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office for review. Indecent exposure is a misdemeanor charge that carries a penalty of up to one year in jail but Sovik says he’s hoping the combination of all of the incidents that occurred within a short period of time will lead to more serious charges being filed. (JM)