A California man was recently arrested and charged for possessing over 900 child pornography images.
Ryan Rovito was caught after his wife discovered a hidden camera in their guest bathroom and contacted authorities.
His wife became concerned that Rovito had recorded their young children using the bathroom, prompting her to seize the camera and hard drive.
Police subsequently obtained a search warrant and performed a forensic analysis, discovering numerous images of child pornography and videos from the bathroom camera.
The videos showed children and adults using the bathroom who were completely unaware that they were being recorded.
Police say that Rovito admitted to knowing about the camera and even offered to get rid of it.
Nevertheless, he was charged for the possession of child pornography and the surreptitious recording of an identifiable person who was undressed. Police arrested Rovito during a traffic stop and booked him into the Shasta County Jail.
This troubling case serves as a reminder of the importance of being vigilant and speaking up when something seems out of place.
In this instance, Rovito’s wife took action to protect their children and the community from a potentially dangerous individual. It also highlights the importance of proper security measures in protecting against privacy violations and potential crimes.