An Iowa man has been charged with indecent exposure in an incident in Perry on Sunday.William Griffin, 42, was arrested and charged after a 16-year-old reported that Griffin exposed himself at 8th and Pattee streets.Police said Griffin first asked the child for help, exposed himself, slapped the child and then said he was God.As the boy went to pick up his glasses, which had been knocked off his face, Griffin tried to apologize and kiss him. At that point, the child was able to get away and run to a friend's home to call the police.Officers said the man resisted arrested and tried to run before a Taser was used to take him into custody.Griffin was charged with indecent exposure, assault on an officer, simple assault, and interference with official acts. He also had a warrant for his arrest from Greene County on a felony domestic assault charge, police said.

An Iowa man has been charged with indecent exposure in an incident in Perry on Sunday.

William Griffin, 42, was arrested and charged after a 16-year-old reported that Griffin exposed himself at 8th and Pattee streets.


Police said Griffin first asked the child for help, exposed himself, slapped the child and then said he was God.

As the boy went to pick up his glasses, which had been knocked off his face, Griffin tried to apologize and kiss him. At that point, the child was able to get away and run to a friend's home to call the police.

Officers said the man resisted arrested and tried to run before a Taser was used to take him into custody.

Griffin was charged with indecent exposure, assault on an officer, simple assault, and interference with official acts. He also had a warrant for his arrest from Greene County on a felony domestic assault charge, police said.