Fullerton Parking Lot Arrest: Man Accused of Lewd Acts

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fullerton Man Arrested in Connection with Multiple Indecent Exposure Incidents

Fullerton, CA – February 7, 2026 – A 73-year-old ‌man has been arrested by the Fullerton Police Department in connection with two seperate incidents of indecent exposure that ⁤occurred in a ‍shopping center parking lot. The suspect, identified as Marshall Leonard of Anaheim, has a history ⁢of prior convictions for the same offense.

Details of the ​Arrest and ‍Inquiry

According to a statement released by the Fullerton Police Department, officers first responded to reports of⁣ lewd behavior in the 1800 block of ⁤West Malvern Avenue ⁤in 2025. Witnesses reported a male subject engaging⁢ in inappropriate⁤ conduct inside his vehicle with the window lowered. ⁣ Following⁢ an ⁤investigation, authorities determined the individual violated indecent exposure laws. ⁢ [[1]]

A ⁣second incident was reported in‌ mid-january of this year, again in ‍the 1800 block of West Malvern Avenue. The reporting party ⁢alleged that the male subject offered money in exchange for witnessing sexual acts​ before exposing himself.‍ Police again determined this constituted a violation of indecent exposure laws.

Detectives identified Marshall leonard as the suspect in ‌both incidents. he was taken into‍ custody on thursday following the issuance of an arrest warrant. ⁤ Search warrants were later​ executed‌ at his residence and vehicle.

Sex offender Registry Status

Leonard was previously registered as⁣ a tier 1 sex offender in California. The California Department of Justice classifies sex offenders into different tiers based on the severity of their crimes. [[2]] Individuals classified as Tier ⁢1 ‍are eligible ⁣to petition for removal from the registry after⁤ ten⁤ years, however, subsequent periods of incarceration can extend this eligibility period. [[3]]

Police confirmed that Leonard petitioned the court for removal from the ‍sex ​offender registry in 2023, and his registration ‍requirement was terminated in October ‌2024.

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