Home Alone actor Daniel Stern was cited by California police in a prostitution investigation after an incident at a hotel during the holiday season, according to law enforcement records.
WEBDESK – January 10, 2026
Daniel Stern, best known for playing the hapless burglar Marv in the Home Alone films, was cited by police last month in connection with an alleged prostitution solicitation incident in Southern California, according to law enforcement records obtained by US media.
Authorities in Ventura County said Stern was issued a citation on Dec. 10 at a hotel in Camarillo, about an hour northwest of Los Angeles. Police documents indicate the actor was accused of soliciting a prostitute. He was not arrested or booked into jail, and no mugshot has been released.
The incident surfaced during the height of the holiday season, when Home Alone typically surges in popularity on streaming platforms. Stern, 67, has not publicly commented on the allegation, and his representatives have not responded to requests for comment.
According to reports, the citation was issued following a police operation in the area. Further details about the circumstances of the encounter have not been disclosed, and it remains unclear whether prosecutors will pursue the case.
The citation marks Stern’s second recent interaction with Ventura County authorities. In October, emergency responders were called to a residence in Somis after the actor experienced a medical emergency. He was transported to a hospital, though officials released few details at the time.
Stern rose to international fame in the early 1990s as one half of the “Wet Bandits,” the comedic villains repeatedly thwarted by a young Macaulay Culkin in the Home Alone franchise. In recent years, he has largely stayed out of the public spotlight, focusing on art and occasional acting projects.
While the case has sparked widespread attention due to Stern’s iconic holiday-movie legacy, authorities stressed that a citation is not a conviction. Any further legal action, they said, would depend on prosecutorial review.
