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Custodian Arrested for Voyeurism in Wilmington College Women’s Locker Room
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Incident Overview
Police responded to the Scheve Athletic Center at Wilmington College after reports that someone was photographing members of the women’s soccer team while they were changing. Officers discovered Jayson Barker, a contract custodial employee, concealed in the ceiling space above the locker room. He was detained by campus safety staff before law-enforcement arrived.
Charges and Legal Status
Barker faces eleven counts of voyeurism. He is being held at the Clinton County Jail on a cash surety bond of $22,000. A future court appearance is scheduled for early October.
Institutional Response
Wilmington College emphasized that student safety and well-being are its top priorities. The college has provided counseling and other support services to the affected athletes since the night of the incident and is cooperating with the police investigation. The institution also noted that Barker was employed by Scioto Services, a custodial contractor, which terminated his employment the day after the arrest.
Background of the Custodian
Jayson Barker, a resident of Jeffersonville, was working for Scioto Services as a custodian on the Wilmington College campus at the time of the incident. No further personal background was disclosed in the reports.
Impact and Next Steps
The college’s immediate actions focus on supporting the student athletes and ensuring campus security. Law-enforcement continues its investigation, and the case will proceed through the criminal justice system following the upcoming court date.