Crime & Safety
UPDATE: Man Arrested For Allegedly Exposing Himself Cited With DUI
Michael Thomas, of Murrieta, allegedly exposed himself Oct. 25 as he watched a girls soccer game at Harveston Park in Temecula. Charges have since been lowered to a misdemeanor riding a bicycle while intoxicated.
A Murrieta man allegedly exposed himself as he watched a girls soccer game in Temecula.
Michael Thomas allegedly committed the act at about 7:05 p.m. Tuesday near Ynez Road and Equity Lane, at the west end of Harveston Community Park, said sheriff's Sgt. Woods.
A passerby called to report the alleged indecent exposure, Woods said.
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Thomas left the scene before officers got there, however, the reporting party was able to tell officers which direction Thomas had gone in.
Officers found Thomas a short distance from the park, Woods said.
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He was identified by witnesses and arrested for indecent exposure, Woods said, and later booked at Southwest Detention Center.
According to jail records, his charges were reduced to a misdemeanor riding a bicycle while intoxicated. He was cited and released on $2,500 bail. He is due in court Dec. 19.
The Temecula Police Department continues to investigate the incident and similar incidents, and encourages anyone with information to call 951-696-3000.
Related Topics: Girls Soccer Game, Harveston Community Park, Indecent Exposure, Michael Thomas, and Temecula Police
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