‘Home Alone’ star Daniel Stern cited for allegedly soliciting prostitution

Daniel Stern, the actor beloved for his role as Marv in the Home Alone franchise, has been cited by police in connection with an alleged prostitution incident in southern California. Law enforcement in Ventura County tells TMZ that the 68-year-old was issued a citation on December 10 for allegedly soliciting prostitution at a hotel in Camarillo, not far from his Ventura ranch.

According to multiple reports, Stern was not arrested, booked or taken into custody, instead, police issued him a citation on site before he was allowed to leave. Soliciting prostitution in California is generally treated as a misdemeanor, punishable by fines or limited jail time if a case were ever pursued.

The timing of the alleged incident has drawn extra attention because it fell during the holiday season, when Home Alone films typically surge in streaming popularity each December. Local sources say the ticket stemmed from an encounter police were investigating at the Camarillo hotel, though details about the interaction or any possible charges beyond the citation have not been released.

Stern has not publicly commented on the situation, and his representatives have not responded to media inquiries. Because he was cited rather than arrested, it remains unclear whether prosecutors will pursue formal charges or if the matter will be dismissed in court.

The matter is still unfolding, and any future legal developments, such as a scheduled court appearance or official charge, have not yet been reported.