Man allegedly exposes himself to another child walking to school
A fifth potential victim of a man who allegedly exposed himself to an adult and four minors while on their way to schools in Fountain Valley and Santa Ana has come forward, police said.
John Rodriguez, 20, of Santa Ana is charged with one felony count of attempted sexual battery, five misdemeanor counts of indecent exposure and four misdemeanor counts of child annoyance, the Huntington Beach Independent reported, citing the Orange County district attorney's office.
A 16-year-old girl who was walking to school in Santa Ana on Aug. 11 said Rodriguez drove alongside her in his car and asked if she wanted a ride. The girl refused, and Rodriguez exposed himself.
The girl ran away and later reported the incident to the Santa Ana Unified School District Police Department.
The other alleged incidents occurred earlier this year. Rodriguez faces a maximum sentence of five years and six months in custody and will be ordered to register as a sex offender if convicted.
He was being held on $200,000 bail.