Sex Offender Sentenced to 170 Days for Parole Violation After Alleged ‘Butt Sniffer’ Behavior

Man sentenced to 170 days after violating parole over alleged 'butt sniffer' behavior in Glendale. New arrest follows years of similar incidents.

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September 9, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Glendale, United States — A registered sex offender with a history of disturbing behavior has been handed a 170-day jail sentence for breaking his parole after being caught allegedly crouching behind women and attempting to smell them.

Calese Crowder, 39, was arrested on August 28 following multiple reports of suspicious activity at businesses in Glendale. Police received complaints about a man getting close to customers and engaging in unusual behavior, prompting officers to investigate the incident.

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Surveillance footage from stores in the area helped identify Crowder, who was later taken into custody. This is not the first time he has faced legal consequences for similar actions. Since 2021, he has been arrested multiple times in Glendale and nearby Burbank for allegations involving invasive and inappropriate conduct. He previously served over 100 days in jail for violating his parole and was also arrested in 2023 for allegedly peeping into a home. His latest offense has now resulted in a 170-day county jail term.

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