Sex Offender Jailed for Storefront Stalking: Critics Slam 'Revolving Door' Justice A Southern California man was jailed after being caught following and sniffing women in public stores. Despite a long criminal history and multiple parole violations, the sentence is limited, fueling concerns that current laws are too lenient on repeat offenders. Calese Carron Crowder, a 36-year-old registered sex offender with a history of over 40 arrests, was sentenced to 170 days in jail for violating parole by allegedly stalking and sniffing women in a Glendale bookstore. Despite repeated warnings and prior convictions, Crowder's behavior has not improved, leading to fears that it could escalate to physical assault. Critics argue that California's lenient sentencing laws (like Prop. 47 and 57) fail to adequately punish habitual offenders, allowing them to repeatedly return to the streets and continue their predatory behavior