Man Arrested for Hidden Cameras in Home

0:00It's April 15th, Hartford News Today starts now, AI-powered and ready, on Cori with the story. A 53-year-old Plymouth man, named Samuel Rodriguez, faces five counts of voyeurism after cops say he hid cameras in his bathroom and bedroom too. Secretly record people. He got arrested Monday, and the whole thing stems from hidden devices catching guests and housemates off guard in private spots. Back in May, 2023, a resident spotted one of the spy cams in the bathroom, sparking the police probe. Investigators found two disguised as everyday stuff, a Bluetooth speaker and an air purifier that pinged Rodriguez with alerts whenever someone stepped into those rooms. These weren't basic setups. They let him watch live feeds, snap photos, record videos, and even pants side to side for full views. Folks using the spaces had zero idea, shattering any sense of privacy in his own home. Cops grabbed a warrant, seized his phones, computers, and cameras, uncovering several dozen unauthorized images and clips of unaware victims.

1:04That evidence sealed the charges quick. Rodriguez hid Cori Tuesday in New Britain, superior court, where his $200,000 bond dropped to $100,000. He posted it and walked free. No Ply yet, but he's due back June 17th, as this privacy nightmare plays out.