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Breaking: FoCo resident arrested in connection to indecent exposure investigation

Hannah Parcells, News Editor

February 21, 2024

(Graphic Illustration by Malia Berry | The Collegian)

Fort Collins Police Services arrested 32-year-old Stephen Masalta early Tuesday, Feb. 20, in connection to multiple incidents of indecent exposure.

Masalta’s arrest comes as part of an investigation by FCPS that began in July 2023. The investigation concerns multiple cases of an individual masturbating outside multiple businesses, many of which were local coffee shops where he was in full view of employees and customers.

In at least one case, the victim was a juvenile, according to a statement released by FCPS.

Masalta has been arrested on 14 counts of indecent exposure — a class 1 misdemeanor according to Colorado law.

This investigation is ongoing, and police believe there may be additional victims in the case. Anyone who has additional information regarding Masalta or information otherwise connected to the case is asked to contact law enforcement, a spokesperson for FCPS said.

Officer Dalton Brown can be reached at 970-416-2825.

Reach Hannah Parcells at news@collegian.com on Twitter @hannahparcells.

About the Contributor

Hannah Parcells, Content Managing Editor

Hannah Parcells is incredibly proud to step into the role of content managing editor at The Collegian for the 2024-25 school year. Parcells is currently pursuing two degrees: a Bachelor of Science in psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in political science with a concentration in global politics. Stubborn, opinionated and endlessly curious, Parcells has always been passionate about understanding and helping other people, and she hopes to use her education to leave the world a little better than she found it. Born into an Air Force family, Parcells spent her youth exploring the Great Plains and developed a deep love of all things nature. When she wasn’t exploring the world at her fingertips, Parcells often had her nose stuck in a book, which is how she discovered her love of science, history and, above all, a good story. Parcells stumbled headfirst into The Collegian in fall 2023 as a reporter when she transferred to Colorado State University and a friend recommended it due to her passion for writing. She fell in love with chasing down stories and became the news editor at the end of her first semester. Parcells strongly believes in the power of information and is committed to upholding The Collegian’s long history of honest reporting and encouraging readers to get out and explore the world around them. On the off chance she’s not buried in textbooks, research papers or policy analyses, Parcells can be found on a hike, listening to music or at any local bookstore or coffee shop, feeding her ongoing addiction to both caffeine and good books.

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