Calese Crowder, a 39-year-old man with over 40 arrests, was sentenced to 170 days in Los Angeles County jail for violating his parole. His latest arrest occurred on August 28, 2026, after Glendale police received reports of a man behaving suspiciously and allegedly getting close to customers to smell them at various businesses. Crowder has a history of similar offenses and is expected to return to parole upon his release.
On August 28, officers responded to a store on West Glenoaks Boulevard after receiving reports about a man seen 'hunkered down' near people. He was later located and arrested on suspicion of violating his parole. As part of his sentencing, he was ordered to stay away from several stores in Glendale, including Marshalls and Home Goods.
Crowder's previous sentences include 99 days in late 2025 and 105 days in 2026. He is a registered sex offender with a history of offenses in Glendale and Burbank dating back to 2021. His arrests include charges of burglary, robbery, and indecent exposure. Critics of the sentencing argue that California's policies have failed to keep habitual offenders like Crowder off the streets, citing measures such as Proposition 47 and Proposition 57, which have downgraded certain crimes and facilitated early releases. Some residents express concern that Crowder's behavior could escalate into more serious offenses if not adequately addressed.