Petaluma Man Arrested for Lewd Acts at Movie Theater on Valentine's Day

The 50-year-old suspect was on probation at the time of the incident.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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A 50-year-old Petaluma man was arrested on Valentine's Day morning for allegedly exposing himself and engaging in a lewd act in public outside a local movie theater. Police responded to a call reporting the incident at the Boulevard Cinema and took the man, who was on probation, into custody.

Why it matters

This incident highlights ongoing issues with public indecency and the need for increased security and vigilance at community spaces like movie theaters, especially on holidays when more people may be present.

The details

According to the Petaluma Police Department, officers received a call at 11:01 a.m. on Valentine's Day reporting that a man was exposing himself and "self-pleasuring" in public outside the Boulevard Cinema. Police found the 50-year-old suspect and arrested him for performing a lewd act in public. The man was already on probation at the time of the incident.

  • The incident occurred on Valentine's Day morning at 11:01 a.m.

The players

Petaluma Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that responded to the reported incident and made the arrest.

Boulevard Cinema

The movie theater where the alleged lewd acts took place.

50-year-old Petaluma man

The suspect who was arrested for exposing himself and engaging in a lewd act in public outside the movie theater.

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What’s next

The suspect was booked into the Sonoma County Main Adult Detention Facility, and the case will proceed through the criminal justice system.

The takeaway

This incident serves as a reminder for increased vigilance and security measures at public spaces, especially on holidays when more people may be present, in order to prevent and address issues of public indecency and ensure the safety and comfort of all community members.