Overview
- On June 24, 2026, 59‑year‑old Kevin Pearsall surrendered on a $500,000 warrant, was released on his own recognizance, and is scheduled for arraignment on August 6, 2026.
- The California Highway Patrol began its probe after a sworn state parks officer found a USB drive in July 2025 that contained hidden‑camera footage taken from August 2024 through July 2025.
- Prosecutors say the audio and video recordings captured 23 different men in the employee locker room without their consent and allege Pearsall shared images with two other men.
- The Orange County District Attorney charged Pearsall with five felony counts of eavesdropping, 23 misdemeanor counts of secretly filming, and three misdemeanor counts of unlawful dissemination, exposure that carries a combined maximum sentence if convicted.
- Pearsall worked for California State Parks from 1994 and served as Orange Coast District superintendent before retiring in July 2025 after being placed on administrative leave, and the case has prompted a civil lawsuit and limited public comment as prosecutors handle the criminal case.