Title: "Former State Parks Superintendent Charged with Secretly Recording Lifeguards in Beach Locker Room
A former state parks superintendent from Long Beach, Kevin Pearsall, has been charged with multiple felony and misdemeanor counts in Orange County for allegedly secretly recording naked lifeguards in a beach locker room. Pearsall faces charges of eavesdropping, secretly filming, and unlawful dissemination of private recordings. The incidents took place at Bolsa Chica State Beach Lifeguard Headquarters, where 23 lifeguards and workers were victimized without their consent. Pearsall turned himself in and was released on his own recognizance, with an arraignment scheduled for August 6 in Westminster.
The offenses came to light when a USB memory stick with a hidden camera was discovered in the men's employee locker room at the lifeguard headquarters in July 2025. State parks officials reviewed the device's content and subsequently involved the California Highway Patrol in the investigation. The hidden cameras recorded audio and video in the locker room over an 11-month period starting in August 2024.
Kevin Pearsall held the position of California State Parks superintendent in the Orange Coast District until July 2025, overseeing park management and operations in Orange County. He allegedly shared images of three victims recorded in the locker room with two individuals. Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer condemned Pearsall's actions, stating that he violated the privacy of his employees in a reprehensible manner. If convicted on all charges, Pearsall could face a maximum sentence of 18 years and eight months in prison.
In conclusion, the case involving Kevin Pearsall's alleged misconduct highlights the importance of protecting individuals' privacy and ensuring justice for victims of such violations. The legal proceedings will determine the consequences for Pearsall's actions and seek to provide the affected lifeguards and workers with the justice they deserve.