VERO BEACH — It was 7:15 p.m. at the Central Assembly of God church in Vero Beach.

Wednesday, May 3.

Nearly 40 people were attending services, including Christopher Frey, a witness told Indian River County Sheriff’s investigators.

Frey walked to the stage, and turned to face the crowd, a witness said. The 48-year-old Vero Beach man dropped his red plaid shorts, exposing his penis to all in the room.

Asked why, Frey said, and I quote, “The Lord told me to do it.”

Investigators evidently did not consider that a legitimate defense.

Frey was arrested on charges including exposure of sexual organs and disorderly conduct.