ARREST in Indecent Exposure cases in Sonoma. -ARREST- UPDATE 
On 10-15-12 at about 7:45 PM, Sonoma Police deputies arrested Richard "Rick" Hudson, age 59, at his Sonoma residence. Hudson was identified as the suspect in a series of grocery-store related indecent-exposure cases that have been reported over the last month. Victims reported the suspect exposed himself to them at the Sonoma Safeway and at the Sonoma Market on 9/28/12. An additional case was uncovered during the investigation that took place at the Sonoma CVS on 9/15/12.
Hudson's arrest came after further information was developed from the local Sonoma grocery stores as well as tipster information resulting from a new surveillance photo that was posted in local newspapers and on the Sheriff's website.
Hudson was booked at the Sonoma County jail on one count of annoying/molesting a person under 18 years old and three counts of indecent exposure.
This investigation is ongoing. If you have further information about this case, please contact the Sonoma Police Department.
Prepared by:
Sgt. Dave Thompson
Sonoma Police Department
Case # 12-0001357
707-996-3602
Address/Location
Sonoma County Sheriff's Office
2796 Ventura Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 707-565-2650
