A convicted sex offender is accused of exposing himself to numerous children in Buchanan County.

Leroy Weathers, 32 of St. Joseph was charged last week in Buchanan County with a misdemeanor for first-degree sexual misconduct.

According to court documents the charge stems from an incident that took place on Jan. 22 in the 6800 block of Washington, Ave.

“According to reports and statement, on January 22, 2016 Weathers exposed his genitals to numerous children ages 6-8 knowing that children would be alarmed by this exposure,” Detective Briana Mendell with the St. Joseph Police Department said. “Weathers moved to Wheatland, Missouri (Hickory County) within the last month aware that the investigation was pending.”

Weathers is a registered sex offender.

“Weathers has a conviction for sexual misconduct from Jasper County, Missouri that occurred in 2006 in which he exposed his genitals to numerous neighborhood children causing them alarm,” Medell said.

Bail for Weathers was set Thursday at $5,000 cash.  A court date has not yet been set according to online documents.