MIAMI — A man is accused of installing a surveillance camera in a woman’s bathroom at the store where he worked in Medley.
Police say he not only confessed to the crime but, CBS4 observed, confessed again Wednesday morning in the detention court, and that caught the judge in this case by surprise.
Medley Police
On Tuesday, police were called to Ricoma Embroidery at 11555 NW 124th Street over the discovery of the camera by one of the company’s employees.
39-year-old Ronny Barbera Quintero, an employee, was seen on surveillance video setting up the small camera under the sink and overlooking the toilet. CCTV also showed Barbera Quintero entering the bathroom in question.
Medley Police spokesman Deglys Chavarria told CBS4’s Peter D’Oench: “The camera was placed under the sink between the plumbing and a cover, looking at the toilet. He admitted he placed the camera in the bathroom on Monday. His apologies, and there’s no apology because there was a rumor that employees were having relationships in the bathroom and he wanted to record that.”
Medley police said after learning the camera had been found, Barbera Quintero left the store in a hurry.
Barberas Quintero was found traveling southbound on US 27 toward the Turnpike entry ramp. Officers stopped Barbera’s Quintero vehicle and took him into custody.
There were four victims identified from video footage. Barbera Quintero has been charged with four counts of video voyeurism.
During an appearance in court, District Judge Monday Glazer asked, “So he put a camera in the bathroom?”
And after listening to the question through a translator in court, Quintero replied “Si”.
That prompted Judge Glazer to immediately say, “Do not comment on the case. They are presumed not guilty and these are allegations.”
Judge Glazer had more to say when questioning Quintero about his finances and the car he owned. Quintero said he drove a $45,000 car.
Glazer said, “You don’t qualify for a public defender because you drive a $45,000 car. You can hire an attorney.”
The judge posted bail of $12,500 on all four counts. And she ordered Quintero to stay away from the 4 victims, meaning he probably won’t be allowed to return to work.
“No contact with the alleged victims, either directly or indirectly or in person or in writing or through third parties,” she said. “They just stay at least 500 feet from the victims and their homes and places of business.”
D’Oench went inside Ricoma Embroidery to see if anyone would be willing to comment, but a spokesman told him there would be no comment.
Chavarria said Medley police are trying to determine if there are any other victims.
Peter D’Oench
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