Crime & Safety

Man Accused Of Bathroom Spying Did Work In West Deptford: Police

West Deptford police are investigating whether an HVAC contractor who set up mirrors in a Gloucester Township school did the same locally.

WEST DEPTFORD, NJ — An HVAC contractor who is accused of setting up mirrors to spy on students in a girls' bathroom in Gloucester Township also did work in West Deptford schools, police said Friday afternoon. Now, they are investigating to see if he may have done something similar in local schools.

On Thursday, Gloucester Township police announced that 51-year-old Gregory Mahley, of West Deptford, had been arrested after police say he installed a secret mirror in a girls' bathroom at Glen Landing Middle School.

Mahley was an eight-year employee of Multi-Temp Mechanical, Inc., located in Westville. The company was contracted by the Gloucester Township Board of Education to perform Heating Ventilation-Air Conditioning (HVAC) services at the school, according to police. Read more here: Man Used Mirror To Spy On Bathroom In Gloucester Township School: PD

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After the announcement, West Deptford police learned that Multi-Temp Mechanical, Inc. conducted HVAC services in schools in West Deptford. It was also confirmed that Mahley worked inside West Deptford schools, police said.

On Friday afternoon, West Deptford police announced that they were conducting a joint investigation with Gloucester Township police, the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office and the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office.

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Gloucester Township police have said that Multi-Temp Mechanical, Inc. has been cooperating with their investigation.

“Our police department is dedicated to ensuring a safe learning environment within the district,” police said in a statement. “We have asked the West Deptford School Superintendent not to comment on this matter while the investigation continues. We will release further details when it is appropriate.”

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