A Studio City man was arrested and has since been released on bail after standing accused of a series of felony sexual assaults in Isla Vista, which he referred to as “scoring” or “conquering,” authorities announced Thursday.

Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s detectives began investigating in April 2025 after a report of sexual assault from a wedding-themed party at a fraternity house in the 6500-block of Cordoba Road, the sheriff’s office said. Investigators identified the suspect as 19-year-old Reef Mordente of Studio City.

On Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, Mordente surrendered to the Los Angeles Police Department and was arrested on a felony warrant on suspicion of rape of an intoxicated victim, forced oral copulation and digital penetration, according to the sheriff’s office. He was booked and

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