LOGAN — A 40-year-old Logan man has been arrested and charged with allegedly setting up cameras to secretly record a woman and stalking her, according to law enforcement. Aaron Hartzell Norton was booked Sunday into the Cache County Jail.
According to a probable cause statement, Cache County Sheriff’s deputies were called to a Nibley residence after the homeowner claimed to have found a hidden camera in a power outlet. Another devise was located in her bedroom, pointing at her bathroom.
The alleged victim claimed how Norton, who she had previously been in a relationship with, had been stalking her during the past two months. He would use the location data from her cell phone to track her movements.
The woman told deputies how Norton asked to pick up some belonging in November but then stayed for three-and-a-half hours. During that time, he is suspected to have been bugging the house, the affidavit described.
Following Norton’s arrest, deputies attempted to question him but he refused and requested an attorney.
Deputies later obtained a warrant to search Norton’s apartment. They reportedly found a great deal of electronic equipment, including wiring, cameras, hardware, storage devices, circuit boards and routers. “One camera had what appeared to be super glue around the edges, suggesting it had been previously installed,” wrote investigators in the PC statement.
Norton was arraigned Wednesday afternoon in 1st District Court, appearing by web conference from jail. He was charged with four counts of burglary, a second-degree felony; four counts of stalking, a third-degree felony; and 18 other charges of voyeurism and criminal mischief.
Cache County Deputy Attorney Griffin Hazard asked the court to hold Norton in jail without bail. He explained how there was substantial evidence to support the charges and show the suspect is a risk to the alleged victim.
Judge Brian Cannell ordered Norton to remain in jail and appear again in court Jan. 3.
Norton didn’t speak during the arraignment. He was seen sitting and shaking his head as the allegations were read to him. He could face up to 15 years in prison, if convicted.
Individuals arrested and charged in complaints are presumed innocent unless or until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in court.
If you or someone you know is going through abuse, help is available. CAPSA is a nonprofit domestic violence, sexual assault and sex trafficking support center serving Cache, Rich, and Franklin Counties. CAPSA’s 24-hour support phone line is 435-753-2500. For more information visit: www.capsa.org.
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