Fri. Oct 10th, 2025

Jose Jesus Nava Caballo, 45, of Anaheim, was arrested by Fullerton Police a few hours after our incident for outstanding warrants related to similar lewd activity in their city. Caballo is a previously convicted sex offender.

A Fullerton PD Detective saw our social media post and connected the cases. Nava is currently still in custody at Orange County Jail. We are working in coordination with the Fullerton Police Department and encourage other victims to contact their police department to file a report.

Thank you to the community for the tips you provided.

Jose Jesus Nava Caballo, currently in custody at Orange County Jail, faces serious legal consequences due to his arrest for lewd conduct and outstanding warrants related to similar offenses. Based on available information and typical California law, here are the potential penalties he may face:

  • Felony Charges: If the lewd acts involved minors or were committed in public with prior convictions, they could be charged as felonies. Felony lewd conduct can carry up to 3 years in state prison per count.
  • Misdemeanor Charges: If the acts are considered misdemeanors, penalties may include up to 1 year in county jail, fines, and probation.
  • Sex Offender Registration: As a previously convicted sex offender, Caballo may face lifetime registration under California Penal Code § 290, which requires regular updates to law enforcement about his residence and employment.
  • Enhanced Sentencing: Prior convictions can lead to sentence enhancements, meaning longer jail or prison time under California’s “three strikes” law if applicable.
  • Probation or Parole Violations: If he was on probation or parole at the time of the new offenses, he could face revocation and additional penalties.
  • Coordination Between Agencies: Since Fullerton and Irvine PD are working together, multiple jurisdictions may file charges, increasing the complexity and potential severity of sentencing.

By Art Pedroza

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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