After Brooke County principal arrest, Sen. Weld says WV needs felony penalty for secretly filming

By: Amelia Ferrell Knisely

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: September 9, 2026

Words: 524

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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After a Brooke County high school principal was arrested and charged for reportedly placing recording devices in girls’ locker rooms, a state senator said the ordeal has exposed a gap in state code regarding punishment for those covertly filming others.

Sen. Ryan Weld, R-Brooke, said Tuesday that he plans to introduce legislation to make secretly filming children or adults undressing in a place with expected privacy — like a locker room or bathroom — …

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