Fullerton man accused of secretly recording child in bathroom
A Fullerton man is facing charges of possessing child pornography after he was allegedly caught following a young girl into a park restroom.
The Orange County District Attorney identified the man as 33-year-old Jacob Anthony Arriola. He has been charged with one felony count of possession of child pornography. Additionally, he is facing one misdemeanor count of each of the following charges:
- Using a concealed recording device to record someone without their consent
- Using a minor in the sale or distribution of obscene matter or production of pornography
- Placing a concealed camera to secretly videotape someone in partial dress
- Peeping
Arriola was arrested on July 23, after a 12-year-old girl noticed him following her to the restroom. She immediately let and told her parents, who confronted and pinned Arriola until the police arrived.
Prosecutors claimed authorities found a wireless camera hidden inside the restroom and child pornography on the suspect's devices.
"Pedophiles will stop at nothing to satiate their own indulgences – even brazenly recording a young girl at (a) public restroom during the day, only a short distance away from parents," said Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer.
Arriola faces a maximum of three years in state prison. He is being held on a $20,000 bail and has pled not guilty.
Police believe there may be additional victims and asked anyone with information to call them at (714) 738-6759. Tips can also be sent to egarcia@fullertonpd.org.
