Actor Daniel Stern, best known for portraying the bumbling burglar Marv in the films “Home Alone” and “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York”, has been cited by police following an operation in Camarillo, Ventura County, California, reports The WP Times with reference to the Renewz.
According to police documents obtained by the US outlet, the 68-year-old actor is suspected of solicitation of prostitution. Authorities did not arrest Stern, and there was no jail time or booking photograph. Officers issued a citation, a formal notice requiring a court appearance or further legal review.
Police operation in Camarillo
The incident reportedly took place on 10 December at a hotel in Camarillo during a police operation in which multiple individuals were questioned. Stern was checked by officers and later released at the scene. No additional enforcement measures were taken at the time, according to the documents cited by TMZ.
Legal context in California
Under California law, solicitation of prostitution is classified as a misdemeanor or infraction, typically handled through fines or court hearings rather than immediate detention. It remains unclear whether prosecutors will pursue formal charges or close the case without further action. No official statement has yet been released by the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office.
Key facts known so far
- Date of alleged incident: 10 December
- Location: Hotel in Camarillo, Ventura County, California
- Police action: Citation issued, no arrest
- No booking photo and no jail time
- Allegation: Solicitation of prostitution
- Legal status: Case outcome not yet determined
Timing draws public attention
US media outlets have noted that the incident occurred during the Christmas season, a period when the “Home Alone” films traditionally receive heavy television rotation and strong streaming viewership. Daniel Stern rose to international fame through his role as Marv alongside Joe Pesci and Macaulay Culkin, making the case particularly visible during the holiday period.
No public comment from Stern
Daniel Stern has not publicly commented on the allegation. Representatives and individuals close to the actor have also declined to respond to media inquiries, according to US reports. Stern has lived largely out of the public spotlight in Ventura County, approximately one hour northwest of Los Angeles, for several years.
Who is Daniel Stern
Daniel Stern was born in 1957 and began his acting career in the late 1970s. He achieved global recognition in the early 1990s for his portrayal of Marv, one half of the criminal duo in “Home Alone” (1990) and “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” (1992). Beyond acting, Stern has worked as a director, producer and voice actor. In recent years, he has appeared infrequently in public and has largely withdrawn from Hollywood life.
In autumn 2025, Stern briefly made headlines after being hospitalised due to a medical emergency. Legally, the current case remains an allegation, not a conviction, and the presumption of innocence applies.
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