Bloomington police say a familiar name is back in the Monroe County Jail after officers allegedly found him in a backyard, looking through a window. Michael Love was arrested on Friday on voyeurism-related allegations, marking the fifth time he has been detained in connection with similar accusations. He now faces three counts of voyeurism under state law and is scheduled for an initial appearance in Monroe Circuit Court later this week.
According to probable-cause documents, Bloomington police responded Friday to a report of a man seen in a residential backyard peering into a window. An officer later located someone matching the description near East 8th Street and North Hillsdale Drive, detained him, and transported him to the Monroe County Jail.
Online records from the Indiana public court reporting system show Love pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor voyeurism charge on Nov. 13, 2024, and previously pleaded guilty to criminal trespass on Oct. 1, 2020. The 2020 entries indicate that plea included 195 days of probation and a stay-away order from a residential area.
Charges, Prosecutors And Upcoming Court Date
According to charging documents, the Monroe County Prosecutor's Office has filed a notice of intent to seek an enhanced penalty based on Love's prior convictions. Prosecutors have charged three counts of voyeurism, each listed as a Level 6 felony, and Love is scheduled for an initial hearing on Wednesday in Monroe Circuit Court 9.
Neighbors' Recordings And Description
One alleged victim provided screen recordings that reportedly show Love walking through her backyard, according to court filings available through the Indiana public court reporting system. The probable-cause documents describe the suspect as wearing a button-down shirt, a beanie, glasses, black boots and a medical mask, and they summarize witness statements that prosecutors cited when filing charges.
What The Law Says
Under state sentencing statutes, a Level 6 felony carries a fixed term of six months to two-and-a-half years in prison and a possible fine of up to $10,000, per the Indiana Code. A prosecutor's notice of intent to seek an enhanced penalty signals an attempt to increase possible punishment based on prior convictions; whether any enhancement applies would depend on statutory factors and a judge's findings at later hearings.
The case remains active and the charges are allegations. Love is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Additional details are expected to emerge at the initial hearing and in public court records as new filings are entered.
