Indecent Exposure Spree Stopped By Arrest

SONOMA COUNTY, CA — Sonoma County Sheriff deputies arrested a man suspected of graphically exposing himself repeatedly in two Sonoma County towns over two days.

Deputies first responded about 10:43 a.m. Tuesday to a report of a man exposing himself and masturbating in a backyard on the 6000 block of Walker Avenue in Santa Rosa.

Later that afternoon, at 2:29 p.m., callers reported a naked man masturbating and yelling profanities at a woman along the Joe Rodota Trail between Llano Road and Sebastopol Road in Sebastopol. Deputies again searched the area but still could not find a suspect.

Deputies finally tracked down the man on Thursday after two days of searching by foot and drone.

Deputies and the Sheriff’s Office Parks Unit found him at an encampment trying to hide under a tarp.

He was booked into the Sonoma County Main Adult Detention Facility on a charge of indecent exposure. His bail was set at $175,000.

Investigators released his photo on social media, saying they believe he may be responsible for additional unreported incidents. Anyone with information should contact dispatch at (707) 565-2121.