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Man exposes himself to two girls in women’s bathroom at Opry Mills mall, police say
By Chasity Maynard at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· June 24, 2026
· 2 min read
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Police are investigating after two girls allegedly found a man exposing his genitals in a women’s bathroom at Opry Mills mall last week. Christopher West, 56, was arrested on Friday and charged with public indecency and criminal trespassing, according to court records. “...
Key takeaway Christopher West, 56, was arrested on Friday and charged with public indecency and criminal trespassing, according to court records.
Why this matters in The Nashville
The incident at Opry Mills mall raises concerns about public safety in family-friendly spaces. As a popular destination for school field trips and community events, the mall's security measures will likely face scrutiny in the coming weeks. The fact that the victim was on a field trip when the incident occurred adds to the alarm, as it suggests that even supervised groups may not be immune to such incidents. The decision by Opry Mills to ban the suspect from the property and press charges for criminal trespassing indicates a commitment to protecting patrons, but it remains to be seen whether additional measures will be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future. As the case against Christopher West moves forward, the community will be watching to see how the court handles the charges of public indecency and criminal trespassing, and whether the suspect's claims of innocence will be upheld.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Police are investigating after two girls allegedly found a man exposing his genitals in a women’s bathroom at Opry Mills mall last week. Christopher West, 56, was arrested on Friday and charged with public indecency and criminal trespassing, according to court records. “...
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