Daniel Stern receives citation in prostitution sting operation

Jan 12, 2026 | 6:17 AM

Daniel Stern, who played Marv in the Home Alone movies, was cited by Ventura County police on December 10th during an alleged prostitution sting at a Camarillo hotel. TMZ reports law enforcement sources say Stern received a citation for soliciting prostitution but was not arrested or taken into custody. The actor has not publicly addressed the allegations. A citation carries less legal weight than an arrest, and prosecutors have not announced whether formal charges will be filed. No court date has been scheduled. Stern has maintained a low public profile recently and did not attend Home Alone’s 35th anniversary events last month. “It’s no offense to the movie. I’m just … a phone call, Zoom call, I’m in, but… I’m a bit of a homebody,” he told People at the time. (Story URL)