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Los Angeles Times
25-07-2025
- Los Angeles Times
Sex offender allegedly sniffed a woman's buttocks at Burbank store — again
A registered sex offender was arrested earlier this week in Burbank after he sniffed a woman's rear end, according to police. Burbank police officers were dispatched to a Nordstrom Rack on North Victory Place after a report of someone loitering in the women's department. Their investigation led them to a nearby Walmart where they used the store's surveillance system to track a man following a female customer, according to a Burbank Police Department news release. The officers watched as the suspect followed the woman, crouched behind her and engaged 'in lewd behavior by inappropriately sniffing her buttocks,' the release said. The suspect, 38-year-old Calese Carron Crowder, was subsequently detained. Crowder has a documented history of arrests in similar incidents in Burbank and Glendale dating back to 2021, according to the release. In 2023, Glendale police said Crowder was arrested on suspicion of 'peeping' near a Glendale home; he also was allegedly caught performing lewd olfactory acts in bookstores across Burbank, one of which went viral on TikTok. Former Los Angeles Laker Robert Horry in 2023 reposted an accusation by his wife on X that Crowder had stalked their daughter years before and went to prison — records show he went to prison the year Horry's wife specified in her accusation, but details of the charges could not be confirmed. 'Please help stop this predator by reposting and getting the word out,' Horry said. The Burbank city attorney's office filed one count of loitering with the intent to commit a crime, the release said. Crowder's bail has been set at $100,000 and he remains in custody until his next court appearance on Aug. 1. Authorities said the investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information related to the case was urged to contact the Burbank Police Department's Investigations Division at (818) 238-3210.
CBS News
24-07-2025
- CBS News
Sex offender arrested after allegedly sniffing women at Burbank store
The Burbank Police Department arrested a registered sex offender after he allegedly sniffed women's buttocks at a local department store. Officers arrested Calese Carron Crowder, 38, on July 22. The department said he is a registered sex offender on parole and has a history of similar arrests for lewd conduct in Glendale and Burbank since 2021. In 2023, the Glendale Police Department arrested Crowder after he was allegedly peeping into a Glendale family's home. Crowder also gained national infamy after a TikToker recorded him allegedly sniffing her while at a Burbank Barnes & Noble. The Burbank City Attorney's Office filed one count of loitering with intent to commit a crime against Crowder for the latest incident. He's being held on a $100,000 bail and is expected to appear in court on Aug. 1. Burbank police said they arrested Crowder after receiving reports of a suspicious man lingering around the women's section at a Nordstrom Rack in the Burbank Empire Center. However, when officers arrived, witnesses told them Crowder had already left the store. Police searched through the shopping center and found Crowder inside a nearby Walmart. Surveillance cameras captured Crowder moving through various departments and stopping in the women's section, according to police. Investigators said the footage showed Crowder crouching near a woman and sniffing her buttocks while in the women's section. Detectives asked anyone with information on the case to contact the department's Investigations Division at (818) 238-3210.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Evacuation orders issued due to brush fire burning in Los Angeles County
A brush fire burning near homes in Los Angeles County has prompted evacuation orders, authorities said Tuesday. The Burbank Fire Department said Tuesday afternoon it was responding to the Bethany Fire, which is burning near a residential area in Burbank, California. Evacuation orders have been issued for parts of Burbank due to the eight-acre fire. All hiking trails above Burbank, including Wildwood Canyon and Stough Nature Center areas, are closed due to the fire, police said. "If you are on or near the hiking trails or in these recreation areas in the Burbank hills, please leave the area immediately," the Burbank Police Department said. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Brush fire ignites in hills near Burbank homes
Fire crews are battling a brush fire burning near homes in the hills above Burbank Tuesday afternoon. The fire was reported around 3:45 p.m. near Amherst Drive and Bethany Road, according to the Burbank Police Department. By 4:30 p.m., the blaze, named the 'Bethany Fire,' was mapped at 8-10 acres and growing. Evacuation orders are in place for: Walnut Avenue above Bel Aire Drive Above Bel Aire Ballfield (Bel Aire Drive, Vista Ridge, Starlight Circle) Evacuation warnings are in place for: Irving Drive to Magnolia Boulevard above Kenneth Road 1000 block of Bethany Road All hiking trails above Burbank, including the Wildwood Canyon and Stough Nature Center areas are closed. 'If you are on or near the hiking trails or in these recreation areas in the Burbank hills, please leave the area immediately,' the police department said. 'Officers are in the area to assist.' An evacuation site is available at McCambridge Recreation Center at 1515 North Glenoaks Blvd. It's unclear how the fire started. Crews from the Burbank fire and police departments, along with Los Angeles Fire Department, have responded to the scene. Things residents should do to prepare: Create and maintain defensible space around your home against flying embers Prepare for the possibility of evacuation by packing a bag and gathering your valuables Follow evacuation steps and monitor the recommended evacuation routes provided by officials This developing story will be updated when more information is available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Hindustan Times
11-06-2025
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Bethany fire: Check which popular hiking trails are closed as blazes spread to 10 acres
On Tuesday afternoon, a fast-moving brush fire broke out in Burbank. Named the Bethany Fire, the flames were first reported shortly before 3:30 p.m. near Bethany Road and Amherst Drive, according to the Burbank Fire Department. Within the hour, the fire had already spread across 8 to 10 acres of dry brush and hillside. Evacuation orders were issued for residents above Bel Aire Drive, specifically along Walnut Avenue, as well as the area surrounding the Bel Aire Ballfield, which includes Vista Ridge and Starlight Circle. The DeBell Golf Club was also cleared as a precaution. Meanwhile, homes located north of Kenneth Boulevard and west of Magnolia Boulevard were placed under an evacuation warning. ALSO READ| Bethany fire: Burbank officials list evacuation sites amid brush fire near Amherts Dr - Check here All hiking trails in the hills are currently off-limits, including Wildwood Canyon and the areas around the Stough Nature Centre, both of which are frequented by locals for hiking, dog walking, and scenic views of the San Fernando Valley. 'If you are on or near the hiking trails or in these recreation areas in the Burbank hills, please leave the area immediately,' the Burbank Police Department said. 'Officers are in the area to assist.' Notably, the McCambridge Recreation Centre at 1515 North Glenoaks Boulevard was opened as an evacuation site for displaced residents. Emergency crews from the Burbank Fire and Police Departments, along with the Los Angeles Fire Department, have been working on the scene to control the flames and assist residents. Now, authorities are urging residents in and around the affected zones to prepare for possible evacuation. Precautionary steps include: Creating and maintaining defensible space around homes to guard against flying embers, packing an emergency bag with essential items, including important documents and medications, and monitoring evacuation routes and updates from local officials ALSO READ| How much do ICE agents make? Know average annual salary as Los Angeles protests ramp up Fire officials have yet to determine what sparked the fire, and the cause remains under investigation.
