Thomas Stanger (1978 – ) was an LDS church member in Helena, Montana; arrested four times for indecent exposure; accused of watching pornographic material while masturbating looking at women nearby.

Thomas Daniel Stanger was a Mormon church member in Helena, Montana.

He was arrested 4 times for indecent exposure.

Stanger was arrested for watching pornography in his car and masturbating while watching women walking by.

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  1. Helena man charged with indecent exposure for fourth time, Helen Air, July 13, 2022.
  2. Helena Man Facing Indecent Exposure Charge, The Independent Record, July 14, 2022.
  3. Ex-MVD Bureau Chief Charged With Felonies, The Independent Record, July 9, 2020.

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