THE WOODLANDS, Texas — Montgomery County deputies have arrested 41-year-old Robert Pinon Shrader, a former patient care director of the Memorial Hermann Health System’s The Woodlands campus, on charges of invasive video recording.
The arrest followed the discovery of hidden cameras within the hospital’s HVAC system, leading to serious concerns about privacy and security.
Memorial Hermann Engineers Discover Hidden Cameras
The investigation began on August 21, when engineers scheduled to service the HVAC system at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands hospital found a wireless camera concealed in the ceiling tiles of a unisex bathroom in the West Tower, reports KHOU. This bathroom is accessible to the public, raising alarms about potential breaches of privacy for both hospital staff and visitors.
Upon discovery, hospital security reviewed the camera’s SD card and found footage that allegedly showed Shrader installing the device. Additionally, the camera captured multiple individuals, including hospital staff, in various states of undress.
Further searches in Shrader’s office revealed a second SD card and an unopened camera, indicating a possible pattern of behavior…