A registered sex offender was arrested Friday night in Santa Rosa, California, after allegedly terrorizing residents by peeping into one home and then forcing his way into another, trapping occupants inside.
Edward Carver, 36, was taken into custody by Santa Rosa police shortly before 11 p.m. on suspicion of burglary, false imprisonment, and peeking while loitering, among other charges. According to police, Carver repeatedly closed the front door of the residence he entered, preventing residents from escaping.
Earlier that evening, police had received a report of a man matching Carver's description peering into a home window and making lewd remarks to a resident in the same neighborhood. A search involving multiple officers was initiated following the reported break-in.
Carver was allegedly found hiding in bushes on Yuma Street and arrested. The Santa Rosa Police Department stated that Carver's status as a registered sex offender was disclosed due to the nature of the allegations and to ensure community safety.
He is currently being held in the Sonoma County Main Adult Detention Facility on $250,000 bail. Authorities also indicated that Carver is being held on a parole violation stemming from a previous conviction. His court appearance is scheduled for Monday at 1:30 p.m.