DEXTER, MI – A man accused of exposing himself to a woman and suspected of trying to break into several Dexter-area homes has been arraigned on a felony charge.
Isaiah Matthew Hopkins, 37, was arraigned June 21 on one felony count of aggravated indecent exposure, court records show.
The charge stems from an incident that occurred Sunday night, June 19, on the Border-to-Border Trail in Dexter Township.
At around 10 p.m. police were called to the Border-to-Border Trail in Dexter Township by a woman who said she was followed by a man who exposed himself, police said.
Police believe indecent exposure suspect also tried breaking into Dexter homes
The 67-year-old woman said the man came up from behind her, exposed himself and tried to prevent her from leaving the area before she managed to get away and call 911, police said.
Using a detailed description provided by the woman, police were able to locate the man, later identified as Hopkins, and arrest him, according to the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office.
Following Hopkins’ arrest, detectives were able to link him to several previous indecent exposure cases and Dexter-area home invasions, police said.
On June 17, police were called to four attempted residential break-ins on Victoria Drive that occurred overnight, police said.
Investigators discovered that someone had cut the screens to sliding doors, but failed to get inside because the sliding doors were locked, police said.
These incidents are believed to be related to two break-ins in the same neighborhood, police said.
No charges have been filed connected to the home invasions. The matter remains under investigation.
Hopkins is scheduled for a probable cause conference hearing June 30. He is currently being held in the Washtenaw County Jail with bond set at $50,000.
The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office encourages residents to be vigilant and mindful to locking doors and windows to residences and vehicles. It also urges the community to report any suspicious individuals or activities.
Residents are asked to contact 911 for immediate emergency services and 734-994-2911 for non-emergency services.
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