A man who lost his sight more than 15 years ago after an electrical explosion, and then regained it in a medical miracle, is now being charged with lewd and lascivious behavior.

According to the criminal complaint, Eau Claire Police say in early June, a woman saw 49-year-old Renay G. Poirier of Eau Claire exposing himself in his car. Officers say when they questioned Poirier he told them when he sees people walking alone, he takes steps to show them they are vulnerable. The complaint says Poirier told officers he did that to help raise awareness that there are bad people out there hiding in the weeds. Officers say Poirier also covered his license plate with a piece of cardboard.

The complaint says in August of 2008, a man told officers he saw Poirier’s car parked in the Manz Elementary School parking lot, and the man inside the car was wearing a ski mask. The man told officers Poirier had his rear license plate covered, but was able to see the front license plate.

Poirier is scheduled to be in court on August 18.