Jeremy Gonzalez, a 35-year-old Los Angeles resident, has been arrested on 30 counts of invasion of privacy, the Long Beach Police Department announced. Gonzalez, who worked as a maintenance worker, is accused of secretly taking photos of residents and their belongings in a residential complex at Ocean Boulevard and Pine Avenue.
According to the official statement from the Long Beach City Police, the incidents occurred over nine months, spanning from April to December 2023. During working hours, Gonzalez allegedly conducted unauthorized surveillance, leaving residents unaware they were being photographed in their private spaces. An investigation by the Sex Crimes detectives led to Gonzalez's identification and his subsequent arrest on August 28, 2024. The suspect is now facing charges, with a bail set at $300,000.
The Long Beach Police Department has expressed concerns that there might be more victims who have not yet come forward. Detectives are urging anyone with information or who believes they may have been targeted by Gonzalez to reach out to the Sex Crimes Detail at (562) 570-7368.
For those preferring to stay anonymous, tips can also be submitted through "LA Crime Stoppers" by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the "P3 Tips" app on smartphones, or visiting www.lacrimestoppers.org.
