Crime & Safety

Narragansett Man Accused of Taping Teen in Shower

Police said the 53-year-old hid a small camera in his bathroom for the purpose of videotaping guests.

NARRAGANSETT, RI—A Narragansett man has been arrested for allegedly recording a 17-year-old girl as she showered in his bathroom.

Narragansett police arrested Jeffrey Sidelinger, 53, last week on one count of video voyeurism, according to court records.

In a press statement, Narragansett Police Lt. Matthew Sutton said that the girl was not related to Sidelinger, who is free on personal recognizance after his initial appearance in District Court on March 3.

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Sidelinger is due to return to court today for felony arraignment.

Police said Sidelinger used a small hidden camera to record people's "intimate areas" while in the bathroom.

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