A 19-year-old former Wesleyan University student from Brooklyn surrendered to Middletown police on Monday and now faces a wall of voyeurism charges after investigators say he secretly recorded people inside dormitory bathrooms last fall. Police say the defendant, Samuel Schumann, has been charged with 31 counts of voyeurism and that at least 19 female victims have been identified. He was processed, released after posting a $100,000 surety bond, and is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday, April 7.
Investigation and arrest
According to the Middletown Press, Wesleyan officials first alerted authorities, and detectives with the Middletown Police Special Investigations Unit took over the case. Investigators say a warrant was issued after a grand jury indicted Schumann on February 6. Police told reporters they then spent roughly two months trying to locate him before arranging for a voluntary surrender once the warrant was in place.
What police allege
As reported by News 12 New York, investigators allege the secret recordings happened between September and October 2025 inside student dormitory bathrooms and that most of the 19 known victims were students. The outlet notes that Schumann is also known as Samuel “VuVu.” Wesleyan’s publicly available athletics roster lists a "Samuel Vuvu" from Brooklyn on the men's soccer team, a detail that lines up with the alias referenced by police.
University response and student resources
Wesleyan’s Office of Equity & Inclusion and Public Safety webpages lay out how students can report incidents, including Title IX options and confidential support services. The university notes that its public-safety office operates around the clock for urgent concerns. Online materials also highlight counseling and reporting pathways for survivors, along with direct contact information for campus Public Safety and Title IX coordinators.
Legal context
Under Connecticut law, voyeurism is a criminal offense that can rise to the level of a felony in many situations, and separate statutes prohibit sharing or distributing voyeuristic material. The classifications and potential penalties are set out in the state’s penal code. For background on the applicable statutes and how they are categorized, the Connecticut General Assembly’s materials on Chapter 952 include the relevant language and analyses.
What's next
Schumann is expected in court on Tuesday, April 7, and the case remains under active investigation, according to the Middletown Press. Police and university officials have declined to release further details while the matter is pending.
