On a quiet Reseda block, families say their sense of normal has been blown apart by a neighbor who, according to multiple residents, regularly walks the streets naked, screams death threats, and exposes himself in front of children. Parents told reporters the behavior has gone on for years, to the point that some kids are now kept indoors and family routines have been rearranged just to avoid crossing paths with him.
Neighbors told FOX 11 Los Angeles that the late-night screaming, graphic threats, and repeated indecent exposure have led to more than 200 calls to police, but they say nothing has stuck as a long-term fix. The station posted its video segment on Saturday. Residents said they are increasingly banking on public attention to finally push officials toward a sustained response.
What the law says
Under California law, willful and lewd exposure of one's genitals in public is banned under Penal Code §314, typically a misdemeanor, although repeat offenses or incidents inside a home can bring more serious charges, as outlined by Justia. When a minor is put at risk, prosecutors can also look to child-endangerment charges under Penal Code §273a, which may be filed as either a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the level of danger to the child, according to Shouse Law. Those statutes give police and prosecutors tools to work with, but they also require proof of intent and risk, which can make building a case slower and more complicated than frustrated neighbors might expect.
Neighbors want action
People living on the block told FOX 11 Los Angeles that officers have shown up for welfare checks and short visits, yet they have not seen arrests or formal charges follow. Residents described a pattern of patrol cars arriving, the situation calming briefly, then the behavior resuming, leaving parents uneasy about letting kids ride bikes or play on the sidewalk.
Some neighbors said they are now preparing to take their complaints to the local council office and neighborhood watch groups in hopes of finally forcing a long-term plan. Until that happens, families say they are documenting every incident, keeping their children closer to home, and waiting for something more permanent than another drive-by patrol.
