Baldwin Co. flasher back in court

BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WALA) - The man known as the "serial flasher" was in a Baldwin County courtroom again Friday.

Dana Stegall is once again accused of exposing himself totwo women in March. Stegall appeared before Judge James Reid in Bay Minette, just over a week before he’s set to go to trial. 

Investigators said it’s not the first time he’s been accused of this kind of crime.

Authorities said Stegall exposed himself to the women at the Chevron gas station in Robertsdale at the corner of Highway 59 and Highway 104 in March of this year.

Prosecutors said this case may be the first in the state to be tried under Alabama’s new indecent exposure law which was passed last year. Under the law, anyone convicted three times or more of the crime will face felony charges. Stegall has a long history of exposing himself.

One of Stegall's prior victims, who we’ll call Christi, was instrumental in getting the law passed and was in the courtroom. She was not surprised to see him back.

“No, it doesn’t surprise me; and that’s why I pushed so hard to get the law passed,” Christi said.  “He’s said and done several things in the past.”

In March, 2011, FOX10 caught up with Stegall.  When asked if he promised to never expose himself again, he replied, “No (I won’t expose myself.)  I promise you that. I promise everybody.”

Friday, his attorney filed several motions, including a bond reduction and a polygraph test.

Judge Reid denied the bond reduction and said Stegallcould take a polygraph, but it would not be admissible.

When Stegall left the courtroom, he had nothing to say.  Stegall’s defense attorney also had no comment, but prosecutors said they are ready to proceed and are pleased with the judge’s rulings.

“There are numerous victims throughout his time with this, and they’re upset,” said Baldwin County Assistant District Attorney, Teresa Heinz.  “They’re terrified. They’re afraid for their families and for other members of the community that this may happen to.”

Dana Stegall’s bond remains at $250,000 dollars and his trial is scheduled to begin October 8.

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