Police: Stillwater man hid camera in his bathroom to record people

A Stillwater man is accused of hiding a camera in his bathroom to record images of children and adults.

Deane Pratt, 40, allegedly had multiple images in his home. He had been under investigation for months, State Police said.

The victims were not aware of the electronic device and did not consent to the record, investigators said.

Pratt was charged with use of a child in a sexual performance, promoting a sexual performance by a child, eight counts of unlawful surveillance and six counts of endangering the welfare of a child. 

He was arraigned in Stillwater Town Court and sent to Saratoga County Jail in lieu of bail.