Introduction to the Case
ADDISION, Ill. (WGN) — A Buffalo Grove man accused of secretly recording multiple females, including two minors, in the bathroom at his Addison ice cream shop has been denied pre-trial release.
58-year-old Steven Weisberg is charged with child pornography and unauthorized recording. He had his first court appearance on Sunday morning.
Background Information
Addison police received an anonymous complaint about suspicious activity at the Flavor Frenzy ice cream shop, located on West Lake Street.
An undercover officer with the Addison Police Department went to the ice cream shop and found an outlet in the bathroom with a small camera inside, police say.
Evidence Against Weisberg
According to prosecutors, Weisberg allegedly saved the video footage on his laptop and cell phone. Several videos were found in his possession of six different females, including three employees, using the bathroom.
Additionally, prosecutors say one of the videos shows a 16-year-old employee trying on Flavor Frenzy T-shirts after Weisberg asked her to model the shirts for the business.
Weisberg was arrested on Friday. Prosecutors say four additional minor employees have come forward since, alleging he also asked them to model shirts and told them to remove their bras so that there were no outlines in the photos.
Investigation and Charges
The investigation is ongoing, and Weisberg is facing serious charges related to child pornography and unauthorized recording.
Weisberg’s next court appearance is scheduled for Sept. 15.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Addison Police Department at 630-543-3080.
Conclusion
The case against Steven Weisberg is a disturbing example of the importance of ensuring safety and privacy in the workplace. The allegations against Weisberg are serious and have caused harm to multiple individuals, including minors. It is essential that those responsible for such crimes are held accountable and that measures are taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.
FAQs
Q: What are the charges against Steven Weisberg?
A: Weisberg is charged with child pornography and unauthorized recording.
Q: How did the police discover the camera in the bathroom?
A: An undercover officer with the Addison Police Department found an outlet in the bathroom with a small camera inside after receiving an anonymous complaint.
Q: How many victims are alleged to have been recorded by Weisberg?
A: According to prosecutors, Weisberg allegedly recorded six different females, including three employees, using the bathroom.
Q: What is Weisberg’s next court appearance?
A: Weisberg’s next court appearance is scheduled for Sept. 15.
Q: How can individuals with information about the case contact the authorities?
A: Anyone with information is asked to contact the Addison Police Department at 630-543-3080.
