Santa Monica, CA – A 34-year-old man, identified as Anthony Townson, has been arrested following an incident of indecent exposure and residential burglary early on September 7, 2024. Officers from the Santa Monica Police Department responded to a report of a prowler at approximately 4:10 AM in the 900 block of 7th Street.
According to the police, the victim was asleep in her apartment when she was awakened by the suspect, who was touching her leg while exposing himself. The victim managed to escape and called the police. Responding officers apprehended Townson a short distance from the scene. The investigation revealed that Townson had entered the apartment through an unlocked sliding patio door.
Townson, who is currently homeless, was arraigned on September 10, and the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has filed felony charges of residential burglary and indecent exposure during unlawful entry. He remains in custody with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Townson’s criminal history includes trespassing, loitering on private property, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting and obstructing police, battery on a peace officer, and carrying a concealed weapon.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Maricela Orta at (310) 458-2293, Sergeant Chad Goodwin at (310) 458-8931, or the Watch Commander desk at (310) 458-8427.
For media inquiries, please contact Lieutenant Erika Aklufi at (310) 458-8493 or via email at Erika.aklufi@santamonica.gov.
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