Culver City Police Seek Additional Victims of Violent Sexual Assault Suspect

24-year-old registered sex offender Giovanni Leon arrested for alleged attack in alleyway

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Culver City police are seeking additional victims of a 24-year-old registered sex offender named Giovanni Leon, who was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly assaulting a woman in an alleyway over the weekend. The victim told police that Leon grabbed her from behind, lifted her off the ground, and kissed her on the cheek before fleeing. Police are urging anyone with further information to come forward.

Why it matters

Sexual assault cases are deeply concerning for any community, and the fact that the alleged perpetrator is a registered sex offender raises additional public safety concerns. Culver City police are taking this incident seriously and want to ensure there are no other victims.

The details

According to the police report, the incident occurred on Sunday around 12:30 p.m. in a rear alley on Washington Boulevard. The victim said Leon grabbed her from behind, wrapped his arms around her waist, and lifted her off the ground before she was able to scream and kick free. Before fleeing, Leon allegedly kissed the victim on the cheek. Police were unable to locate Leon immediately, but they later spotted him on Tuesday and took him into custody. He was booked for assault with intent to commit a sexual offense.

  • The incident occurred on Sunday, March 2, 2026 around 12:30 p.m.
  • Police located and arrested Leon on Tuesday, March 4, 2026 around 5:30 p.m.

The players

Giovanni Leon

A 24-year-old registered sex offender who was arrested for allegedly assaulting a woman in a Culver City alleyway.

Culver City Police Department

The law enforcement agency investigating the alleged sexual assault and seeking additional victims.

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What’s next

Police are urging anyone with further information about the incident or potential additional victims to contact CCPD Detective Aguilar at (310) 253-6318.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of vigilance and cooperation between law enforcement and the community to address sexual assault and protect public safety, especially when the alleged perpetrator has a history as a registered sex offender.