Camera Hidden In Bathroom Of Lorain County Home, Sheriffs Say

LORAIN, OH — A 30-year-old Lorain County man was taken into custody after a woman accused him of putting a hidden camera in a shared bathroom. Paul Churchhill was indicted on charges of voyeurism, pandering obscenity involving a minor and illegal use of a minor in nudity-oriented material, the Lorain County Sheriff's office announced.

Churchill was taken into custody in Henrietta Township on Feb. 6. A 19-year-old relative of Churchill's said he put a hidden camera in a shared bathroom while she was living with Churchill and his wife.

Lorain County sheriffs said they searched Churchill's home and cell phone and found nude images and videos of the 19-year-old and other teenagers.

The sheriffs said they learned Churchill had moved the hidden camera to a friend's home in Erie County and captured videos of another woman. The Erie County Sheriff's office is reviewing that evidence.

After presenting evidence to a Lorain County Grand Jury, Churchill was indicted for pandering obscenity involving a minor or impaired person, illegal use of a minor in nudity-oriented material and voyeurism.

The investigation into Churchill is ongoing, the Lorain County Sheriff's office said. Additional charges could be added.

Churchill is being held at Lorain County Jail on a $70,000 bond. He is scheduled for arraignment on Feb. 13.