City of Santa Monica, CA
03/28/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/28/2024 12:56
Serial Sexual Assault Suspect Sentenced to Eight Years State Prison
March 28, 2024 11:32 AM
In February, Anthony Pittman, currently homeless, pled no contest to a series of sexual assaults he committed between August and September 2022.
On September 27, 2022, at approximately 4:00am, a female experiencing homelessness was sleeping near the Santa Monica Library when she awoke to a male suspect attempting to remove her blankets. She attempted to run from the suspect but was tackled to the ground where he sexually assaulted her. A few hours after the incident, she walked to the Santa Monica Police Station and made an official report. Incident: 220098142
The other 2022 incidents occurred in LAPD's Northeast and Wilshire Divisions. Pittman was linked to his victims, who were all homeless female adults, through DNA evidence.
Pittman, a previously convicted sex offender, was sentenced to eight years in state prison for Forced Sodomy and Assault with Intent to Commit a Felony.
We encourage anyone with information related to this individual to contact Detective Sergeant Goodwin at [email protected], or the Watch Commander (24 hours) at 310-458-8427.
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