Shocking Revelations Unfold in Indecent Exposure and DCS Investigation

A Lake Havasu City man, William R. Sanders, will not face felony kidnapping charges despite an initial police response related to his refusal to surrender his children to state custody. However, allegations of indecent exposure from a separate encounter could still lead to serious legal consequences.

The Lake Havasu City Police Department detailed the encounter with Sanders, which unfolded on August 18 at approximately 2 a.m. Emergency responders were dispatched to his residence to assist paramedics. Upon arrival, Sanders displayed erratic behavior, refusing to allow authorities entry and claiming he had been assaulted beforehand.

According to police reports, Sanders escalated the situation by removing his underwear and exposing himself to the officers, an act witnessed by one of his children. Following this incident, first responders exited the scene.

Five days later, officials from the Arizona Department of Child Services (DCS) attempted to execute an emergency court order for the removal of one or more of Sanders’ children. Sanders again defied their efforts, refusing to allow the children to be taken into state custody.

After negotiations via telephone, Sanders ultimately agreed to meet officers outside his residence, resulting in his arrest. He initially faced four counts of kidnapping but was also charged later with disorderly conduct and one felony count of indecent exposure related to the earlier incident.

Mohave County prosecutors opted not to pursue charges for trespassing but have left open the felony indictment for indecent exposure. A preliminary hearing concerning this charge is scheduled for September 19 in Lake Havasu City Justice Court.

As of Thursday, Sanders remains free on a $5,000 bond while he awaits further proceedings.