Iowa man faces nearly 100 charges for alleged hidden cameras in porta-potties

A Iowa man He faces nearly 100 charges after police said he hid cameras in porta-potties during two separate local community events in an attempt to film dozens of people – including minors – using the toilets.

Tyler Pavlik, 32, was arrested on Oct. 15 and charged in Marshall County with 36 counts of sexual abuse of a minor and 52 counts of invasion of privacy. sexual abuse one minor and three invasion of privacy in Polk County, Accordingly FOX10.

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Tyler Pavlik is facing nearly 100 criminal charges stemming from two incidents in which he planted hidden cameras in porta-potties to film individuals using the bathroom at local community events in Iowa. (Polk County Jail)

last month, The authorities responded to a call regarding a report of a hidden camera in a portable toilet at a cross-country meet, according to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office. The event included both middle and high school age students and was held at a golf course when participants noticed.

“School officials were immediately notified,” the sheriff’s office wrote A news release. “Interviews were conducted with potential witnesses and possible surveillance video was secured that may have provided evidence of the person or persons involved.”

The camera was then turned over to law enforcement, with officers using surveillance video from the event to piece together a partial image of the suspect.

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Police were dispatched to Lincoln Valley Golf Course after several individuals reported finding a hidden camera in a porta-potty while participating in a middle and high school track meet on Sept. 23, 2025, in State Center, Iowa. (Google Maps)

On October 6, authorities in Marshall County were notified by the Des Moines Police Department (DMPD) that they were investigating a separate incident that they believe was committed by the same suspect two days earlier during the Harvest and Craft Fair at Water Works Park. Accordingly WHO13.

The device was allegedly placed inside a toilet bowl and porta-potty to capture the faces of individuals entering and using it, Sgt. DMPD public information officer Paul Parizek told WHO13.

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Police say Tyler Pavlik planted hidden cameras in porta-potties to film individuals — including minors — at two separate events in Iowa. (iStock)

On October 15, Pavlik was arrested There was no incident at his Des Moines apartment complex and he remains in custody at the Polk County Jail, according to officials. He is being held on $100,000 cash bond in the Des Moines case, WHO13 reported.

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The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office and the Des Moines Police Department did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.