LITHIA, Fla. — A Lithia man is facing voyeurism and child pornography charges after detectives said they found hidden cameras and more than 1,100 illegal files on devices inside his home.
According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO), detectives served a search warrant at a home in Lithia on May 19, as part of an investigation involving 67-year-old Michael Boyd.
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Boyd is listed as the Chief Financial Officer for the Village of Mount Orab in Ohio, according to the village's government website.
A statement from Mt. Orab mayor Joe Howser said in part, "Mike Boyd has been suspended pending investigation in relation to his arrest in Florida effective immediately."
Investigators said detectives discovered numerous electronic devices belonging to Boyd and found more than 1,000 files containing voyeurism and more than 100 files of child pornography.
Detectives said the investigation determined Boyd had installed hidden cameras in private areas of the residence.
Boyd's wife told Tampa Bay 28 reporter Rebecca Petit, that she was “blindsided” by the allegations and is now filing for divorce.
She also said a foster child had been living in the home on and off, and that the couple’s three grandchildren regularly visited the residence. Investigators have not said whether they were secretly recorded.
This has left neighbors like Anne Horn feeling unsettled.
“There is a bus stop around the corner that picks up elementary, middle, and high school, so you know there’s a lot of kids out early mornings when it’s dark,” Horn said.
Another neighbor said the arrest has people questioning who they can trust.
“We already know that there is a lot of corruption around, especially at the top, and it trickles down all the time,” Zahid Shafi said.
Boyd was arrested and booked into jail on voyeurism and child pornography charges. His bond is set at $5.5 million.
"This man welcomed others into his home while they unknowingly became victims of his disturbing crimes," Sheriff Chad Chronister said. "While presenting himself as someone there to help and support those staying in the residence, he secretly installed hidden cameras violating trust and privacy."
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