Lifeguard Charged with Voyeurism
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
October 4, 2016
CONTACT
Becky Range, Public Information Officer
brange@redmond.gov
425-556-2545
REDMOND, WA - On October 4, 2016, Allen Sze, 25-yr-old WAVE Aquatics lifeguard, was charged by the King County Prosecutor's Office (KCPO) with eight counts of Voyeurism RCW 9A.44.115. Arraignment is scheduled for October 17, 2016 at the King County Courthouse.
On September 7, 2016 at 6:39 am, Redmond Police responded
to the Hartman Pool located at 17535 NE 104th Street for the report of a cell phone
found inside the WAVE Aquatics female staff locker room taped to a wall. Officers arrested Sze, who was there on-duty as a
lifeguard. After interviewing Sze and searching all files
on his phone and iPad, our investigation determined the following:
- The phone was
placed in only one location in the pool, the WAVE Aquatics female staff locker
room.
- There were nine
videos on the phone, with dates ranging from June 30, 2016 – September 7, 2016,
depicting what appear to be seven different females.
- We have no
evidence that videos were shared.
We identified three WAVE
Aquatics staff members on the videos. The four
other victims have not been identified. Due to the sensitive nature of this
case and the fact that all identified victims are minors, we have been very
cautious with the identification process. We conducted this investigation with
discretion, but also with investigative diligence to ensure the appropriate
type and severity of criminal charges could be recommended.
Throughout this
investigation, we coordinated closely with groups and local schools who
utilize this facility. Any pool patrons or residents with remaining
questions are encouraged to contact us.
For questions and more information, contact Becky Range, Public Information Officer, at brange@redmond.gov or 425-556-2545.
Questions for WAVE Aquatics should be directed to Mr. Tyson Wellock at tysonwellock@waveaquatics.org or 719-201-5691.
This press release is available on www.redmond.gov.
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