The investigation was first confirmed by Lieutenant Jerry Brewer, spokesperson for the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office (NHCSO), on Thursday. Brewer had previously acknowledged that NHCSO was aware of the existence of a covert camera that had been installed at CFCC’s North Campus, in a room used by deputies. Smith also confirmed the District Attorney’s office had requested an investigation.
Both NHCSO and Smith said they could not comment further, citing the active SBI investigation.
The SBI’s public information officer, Chad Flowers, told WHQR they are investigating an allegation of “secret peeping” at the college — he was not able to identify who the SBI believes may be responsible. Under state law, viewing or recording people without their knowledge can result in a Class I misdemeanor charge, among the more serious types of non-felony offenses…