WATERFORD, CT – Keith Hancock, 53, of Waterford, Connecticut, is facing serious charges after a late-night report of a suspicious person led to the discovery of a disturbing pattern of covert surveillance. Hancock was arrested on Tuesday, January 18th, and charged with voyeurism and criminal trespass, following a forensic investigation aided by the U.S. Secret Service.
The Waterford Police Department initially responded to a call on October 7, 2021, regarding an individual allegedly lurking in the backyard of a local residence. Officers found evidence confirming someone had indeed been on the property. The initial investigation quickly revealed something far more sinister: the suspect wasn’t just trespassing; they were actively recording residents within their own homes.
Enter the Secret Service’s Eastern Technical Investigative Unit (EITU). These aren’t the agents protecting the President; they’re a specialized team of officers and detectives from Groton Town, Norwich, and Waterford Police Departments, trained in the complex art of digital forensics. They possess advanced equipment and undergo federally funded training at the Secret Service National Computer Forensics Institute. It was their expertise that unlocked the secrets hidden within the seized items.
The EITU painstakingly examined the digital recording devices, piecing together evidence that confirmed Hancock had been using them to record individuals engaged in private activities inside their homes. The details of what was recorded remain sealed, but authorities confirm the scope of the surveillance was significant. The Secret Service’s involvement highlights the growing role federal agencies play in local investigations involving digital evidence.
Hancock was taken into custody without incident. He is now facing the consequences of his actions, with charges of voyeurism and criminal trespass hanging over his head. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities are not ruling out the possibility of additional charges or victims. The Waterford Police Department encourages anyone with information to come forward.
If you have any information related to this case, contact the Waterford Police Department at www.waterfordpolice.org or utilize their Anonymous Tip Line at 860-437-8080. This case serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities in our privacy and the increasingly sophisticated methods used to violate it.
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Key Facts
- Agency: U.S. Secret Service
- Category: Cybercrime
- Source: Official Press Release
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