Manager Arrested After Hidden Cameras and Illegal Phone Wiretaps Discovered at Workplace

January 10, 2026

Manager Arrested After Hidden Cameras and Illegal Phone Wiretaps Discovered at Workplace Riverton, Ohio — A workplace manager has been arrested after police say he secretly installed hidden cameras throughout his place of employment and illegally monitored employee phone calls, according to Riverton Police. Daniel R. Whitaker, 61, the operations manager at Midwest Logistics Solutions, was taken into custody Tuesday and is now facing multiple felony charges, including voyeurism, unlawful surveillance, and illegal wiretapping. The investigation began after employees noticed suspicious devices concealed in common areas of the building, including break rooms, hallways, and employee restrooms. Police say the devices were later confirmed to be miniature cameras hidden inside smoke detectors, electrical outlets, and wall fixtures. During the investigation, detectives uncovered evidence that Whitaker had also been intercepting employee phone communications without their knowledge or consent. Authorities say internal phone lines and company-issued mobile devices were allegedly rerouted through unauthorized recording software, allowing conversations to be monitored and stored. “This case involves a serious invasion of privacy on multiple levels,” Riverton Police Chief Laura McAdams said. “Not only were employees being secretly recorded on video, but their private phone conversations were also being unlawfully intercepted.” Police executed search warrants at both the business and Whitaker’s residence, seizing computers, storage devices, and audio recordings believed to be connected to the surveillance. Investigators say preliminary findings indicate the monitoring may have been ongoing for several years. Employees described the discovery as deeply unsettling. “We trusted him,” said one employee, who asked not to be identified. “Knowing our conversations were being listened to is just as disturbing as the cameras.” Midwest Logistics Solutions confirmed Whitaker was terminated immediately and stated the company is cooperating fully with authorities. “We are appalled by these allegations and are committed to supporting our employees,” the company said in a statement. Whitaker remains in the Riverton County Jail on a $250,000 bond. Prosecutors say additional charges are possible as forensic analysis continues. Police are urging any current or former employees who believe they may have been affected to come forward.

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