JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Johnson City man has been charged with attempted rape and indecent exposure after two incidents in downtown.

According to a news release from the Johnson City Police Department (JCPD), Daniel Whitaker, 48, was arrested after an ongoing investigation that began on May 11.

An affidavit obtained by News Channel 11 stated that on May 11, Whitaker exposed himself to three people inside a car on Cherry Street in downtown just after midnight.

After Whitaker left the area, the three victims went to a business downtown.

Later that evening, a man, identified as Whiteaker, allegedly grabbed one of the victims, pulled them into a bush and attempted to remove their clothing.

The victim then punched Whitaker in the face and escaped, according to the affidavit.

The JCPD stated that Whitaker was charged with one count of attempted rape and three counts of indecent exposure.

Whitaker surrendered to law enforcement at the Washington County Detention Center. He was arraigned on Monday.

During the arraignment, the prosecution told the judge Whitaker had previous incidents including criminal trespass and a different indecent exposure charge. The prosecution also said Whitaker had failed to appear in court five different times.

Whitaker denied those claims.

The judge determined Whitaker was a danger to the community and set bond at $150,000.

The judge said his hearing will take place June 18.