Man Charged On 2 Counts Of Possessing Assault Weapons: Groton Police

GROTON, CT — A man charged last month with voyeurism is now also facing assault weapon charges, according to police. Michael Landon, 37, last known address in Mystic, was charged April 14 with voyeurism with malice, disseminating voyeuristic material, and injury or risk of injury to, or impairing morals of, children.

An FBI agent reported to Groton Town police April 4 that illegally uploaded videos had been traced to the Groton area. The FBI had discovered eight videos of voyeuristic child nudity uploaded via an encrypted email service and connected them to Landon, The New London Day reported.

Some of the videos appear to have been captured using a hidden camera in a bathroom. Others were taken in a bedroom and living room, according to The New London Day.

As a result of that investigation, police searched a firearm safe belonging to Landon and found two illegal assault weapons, police said in a statement.

Landon turned himself in to Groton Police on Monday morning and was arrested on two counts of possession of assault weapons. He was processed and held on a $100,000 cash or surety bond and will be arraigned in New London Superior Court.

Citizens with information regarding this incident or other criminal activity are encouraged to contact the Groton Town Police Department at (860) 441-6712.