Maryland high school employee arrested after reported recordings in school dressing area

Officials said a Walter Johnson High School employee was reported to have placed a camera that recorded students; the person was arrested, charged with sex abuse of a minor and is awaiting a bond hearing while police investigate.

An employee at Walter Johnson High School in Montgomery County, Maryland, was arrested after school staff reported recordings involving students in a school dressing area. School officials notified the Montgomery County Police Department on April 15 and cooperated with investigators. The employee was placed on leave without pay as detectives collected evidence and conducted searches. Montgomery County Public Schools described the situation as a confidential personnel matter while law enforcement continues its inquiry. Known details: - Students discovered a camera in the school's theater control area and alerted staff, who reported it to police. - Police said recovered recordings involved students and that investigators recovered evidence at the school and at the employee's home. - The employee was arrested and charged with sex abuse of a minor and was taken to a detention center. - School officials said counselors and support staff were made available and that they are cooperating with the ongoing police investigation. Summary: Officials reported the discovery led to a police investigation and a personnel review. The individual is charged and awaiting a bond hearing while law enforcement continues its work and the school maintains limited public disclosure due to the ongoing investigation.