Detectives quickly identified James Barone, a 55-year-old male from Decatur, as the suspect in this case. On March 18, the Decatur Police Department was alerted to an incident at Planet Fitness, located at 3194 N. Water Street in Decatur, Illinois. Anyone with information related to this investigation is encouraged to contact the Decatur Police Department’s […]
Detectives quickly identified James Barone, a 55-year-old male from Decatur, as the suspect in this case. On March 18, the Decatur Police Department was alerted to an incident at Planet Fitness, located at 3194 N. Water Street in Decatur, Illinois. Anyone with information related to this investigation is encouraged to contact the Decatur Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division at (217) 424-2734 or Crimestoppers at (217) 423-8477.DPD’s Tech Unit immediately initiated an investigation and identified the individuals recorded on the hidden camera and has since notified them, including a juvenile victim. This investigation remains active, and additional charges may be filed as new information emerges. Multiple electronic items were seized and will be analyzed to identify any additional victims.Barone was booked into the Macon County Jail on preliminary charges of Unauthorized Video Recording/Live Video Transmission and Production of Child Pornography. DECATUR, Ill. (WICS) — Decatur Police have arrested a man accused of secretly installing hidden cameras and recording individuals in the tanning area of a Planet Fitness gym.On March 19, Barone was arrested, and a search warrant was executed at his residence. A customer notified staff of a hidden camera found in the tanning bed area. Planet Fitness staff promptly contacted the Decatur Police Department.
