Man accused of recording people in church bathroom

BLOOMINGDALE, Ill. (WLS) — A man has been arrested for allegedly recording people at a church in a Chicago suburb.

Police said the camera was hidden in a women’s bathroom and had been there for months.

The 24-year-old Atlanta man was arrested for illegally taking people into the World Mission Society Church in Bloomingdale, Illinois.

The DuPage County State’s Attorney identified the man as Ramon Ochoa Garcia.

He now faces charges of unauthorized video recording of a person under the age of 18 and unauthorized video recording without consent.

Investigators said Garcia placed a small pen camera in a vent to record people in the church’s women’s bathroom.

Police said this started as early as August 1.

A pastor at the church later found the pen and reported it to the police.

Prosecutors believe at least 24 victims have been registered, including two young girls.

A judge denied prosecutors’ request to detain Garcia before his trial, despite their argument that he posed a flight risk because he reportedly lives in a van.

The church said they have no comment on this incident as police continue to investigate the matter

Police also said Garcia could face additional charges if they find more potential victims.