In a series of arrests that have rattled the Burbank and Glendale communities, 39-year-old Calese Crowder has been sentenced to 99 days in county jail for violating parole after a string of lewd incidents.
Arrest History
Crowder’s legal troubles began in 2021, when police in Glendale and Burbank first documented his inappropriate conduct at local businesses. Over the past few years, he has been arrested multiple times for the same type of behavior. In July, Burbank police detained him at a Nordstrom Rack store after reports that he was roaming the women’s department, following a female customer and engaging in lewd conduct by sniffing her buttocks. The incident was captured on the store’s surveillance system and was later broadcast on NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on July 24, 2025.
In August, Crowder was arrested again in Burbank, this time inside a Walgreens store, where he allegedly sniffed a woman’s behind. Each arrest has reinforced a pattern of sexual harassment that has drawn the attention of both local law-enforcement agencies and the public.
Recent Parole Violation
On November 24, 2025, Glendale police arrested Crowder for failing to meet an annual sex-offender registration requirement for more than two months. The Glendale Police Department Assaults Unit described him as “butt-sniffer” and took him into custody at his residence. At the time of this arrest, Crowder was already on parole for a burglary conviction.
Following the November arrest, the department placed a parole hold on Crowder. Under a parole hold, a defendant cannot be released on bail and typically remains in custody until the parole process is complete or a judge orders release. The hold was a direct response to the violation of his parole terms.
Sentence and Legal Proceedings
Earlier this week, at his arraignment, a judge found Crowder guilty of violating the terms of his parole. The court sentenced him to 99 days in the county jail. The sentencing followed a review of the parole conditions and the evidence presented that Crowder had breached those conditions.
The judge’s decision was grounded in the seriousness of the parole violation, coupled with Crowder’s repeated history of sexual harassment offenses. The 99-day sentence reflects the court’s stance that repeated non-compliance with parole conditions warrants a substantial custodial period.
Police Statements
Glendale police, in a statement to NBC4 Investigates, confirmed that the November arrest stemmed from Crowder’s failure to comply with a mandatory annual sex-offender registration check. The statement noted that the arrest came after more than two months without the required registration.
The Burbank Police Department, in July, released a statement detailing the surveillance footage that captured Crowder’s lewd behavior at the Nordstrom Rack store. Officers observed him following a female customer, crouching near her, and sniffing her buttocks.
In August, police reiterated that Crowder’s conduct at the Walgreens store was consistent with his prior offenses, and the arrest was part of an ongoing effort to enforce the city’s sexual harassment laws.
Key Takeaways
- 39-year-old Calese Crowder was sentenced to 99 days in county jail for violating parole.
- He has a documented history of lewd behavior at Burbank Nordstrom Rack, Walgreens, and other local businesses.
- The November arrest was tied to a failure to meet an annual sex-offender registration requirement.
- A parole hold was imposed following the November arrest, preventing bail and keeping him in custody.
- Police statements confirm repeated violations and underscore the seriousness of his offenses.
Closing
Crowder’s sentencing marks a significant moment in the local community’s efforts to address sexual harassment and enforce parole conditions. The 99-day jail term underscores the judiciary’s commitment to holding individuals accountable for repeated violations of both parole and public safety laws. As the case moves forward, it serves as a reminder of the importance of compliance with legal obligations and the consequences of disregarding them.
