City of Fullerton, CA
02/07/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/07/2026 09:51
Arrest Made in Indecent Exposure Investigation
Arrest Made in Indecent Exposure Investigation
The Fullerton Police Department has arrested a suspect connected to two separate indecent exposure incidents that occurred in a shopping center parking lot located in the 1800 block of W. Malvern Ave.
Post Date:02/07/2026
The Fullerton Police Department has arrested a suspect connected to two separate indecent exposure incidents that occurred in a shopping center parking lot located in the 1800 block of W. Malvern Ave..
In 2025, officers responded to reports of a male engaging in lewd behavior inside his vehicle in a busy public area while his window was lowered. Based on witness statements and the investigation, the male was determined to be in violation of Indecent Exposure (California Penal Code 314.1).
In mid-January, officers again responded to the same location regarding a male seated inside a vehicle with his pants pulled down. The reporting party stated the male offered money for her to watch him perform sexual acts before exposing himself. Based on the investigation, the male was again determined to be in violation of Indecent Exposure (California Penal Code 314.1).
Detectives determined the same suspect was responsible for both incidents. The suspect was identified as Marshall Leonard (73-years-old) of Anaheim. Leonard has multiple prior convictions for indecent exposure and had previously been required to register as a sex offender for several decades. In 2024, he was removed from the sex offender registry.
Leonard was classified as a Tier 1 sex offender registrant. The California Department of Justice determines registrant tier levels. Based on his classification and changes to state law, Leonard was eligible to petition for removal from the registry after 10 years. However, due to subsequent periods of incarceration, he was not eligible to petition the courts for an additional 10.5 years. In 2023, Leonard petitioned the court for removal from the registry, and his registration requirement was terminated in October 2024.
On February 5, 2026, Leonard was taken into custody on an arrest warrant related to these cases. Detectives also served search warrants at his residence and vehicle.
This investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Fullerton Police Sensitive Crimes Detective Kaprielian at (714) 738-6763 or via email at [email protected].
Those wishing to remain anonymous may contact Orange County Crime Stoppers at (855) TIP-OCCS or visit occrimestoppers.org.
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