A Grocery Store Incident Sparks New Privacy Laws

A 46‑year‑old man faces two misdemeanor privacy invasion charges after a series of inappropriate photo‑taking incidents in local retail stores.

Timeline of Events

Date	Location	Incident
January 24	Walgreens (where the suspect is employed)	A woman and her fiancé witnessed the man taking a hidden photo of a woman’s skirt. He fled after police were called.
February 7	Safeway	An 11‑year‑old girl and her mother discovered the suspect photographing her skirt. They immediately reported him to authorities.

Victim Discovery
The girl’s fiancé found similar photos on the suspect’s phone, suggesting other potential victims.
Surveillance Confirmation
Footage from a nearby town helped police confirm the suspect’s identity during the Walgreens incident.
Legal Status
Bail: $5,000
Plea: Not guilty
Next court appearance: March

The suspect is released on bail and awaiting the scheduled court date in March. Authorities are investigating whether additional victims exist.