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Elliot lake man charged with voyeurism

Police say a computer was found with recordings from cameras that were under a desk and in a washroom at a local business
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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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On Oct. 19, 2022, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called in relation to cameras and recordings found in private places at a business on Perini Road in Elliot Lake.

The complainant reported locating inappropriate videos on a work computer. After further investigation, it was learned there were recordings on the computer from cameras that were under a desk and in a washroom at the business.  

John Bardgett, 68 years old from Elliot Lake, was arrested and charged with voyeurism, contrary to section 162(1) of the Criminal Code.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on Dec. 6, 2022.

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