{"id":19528,"date":"2025-09-30T06:18:05","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T11:18:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/?p=19528"},"modified":"2025-09-30T06:18:05","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T11:18:05","slug":"altamont-man-in-custody-on-charges-he-took-photographs-in-womens-restroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/local-news\/19528-altamont-man-in-custody-on-charges-he-took-photographs-in-womens-restroom\/","title":{"rendered":"Altamont Man in Custody on Charges He Took Photographs in Women&#8217;s Restroom"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"pdfprnt-buttons pdfprnt-buttons-post pdfprnt-top-right\"><a href=\"javascript: window.print()\" class=\"pdfprnt-button pdfprnt-button-print\" target=\"_self\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/wp-content\/plugins\/pdf-print\/images\/print.png\" alt=\"image_print\" title=\"Print Content\" \/><span class=\"pdfprnt-button-title pdfprnt-button-print-title\">Print<\/span><\/a><\/div><p>An Altamont man is in custody after reports he took photographs of females in the women&#8217;s restroom.<\/p>\n<p>On Sunday, September 28 at approximately 1:11 P.M., Effingham Police Department Officers responded to Golden Corral, 1102 Ave of Mid America, for a report of an unknown male taking photographs of females in the women\u2019s restroom. Initial reports stated the male had already fled the establishment. Officers, assisted by Effingham County Sheriff\u2019s Deputies, located the male<br \/>\nminutes after arrival and took him into custody.<\/p>\n<p>The male was identified as Dylan S. Ritchel, 22, Altamont. Ritchel was booked into the Effingham County Jail on the following charges: \u2022 2 Counts \u2013 Unauthorized Video Recording and Live Video Transmission \u2013 Class 4 Felony \u2022 2 Counts \u2013 Disorderly Conduct \u2013 Class C Misdemeanor.<\/p>\n<p>After investigating further, Detectives discovered additional evidence of criminal activity and added these charges: \u2022 Aggravated Criminal Sexual Assault of a Minor \u2013 Class X Felony \u2022 Manufacture of Child Pornography \u2013 Class X Felony \u2022 Possession of Child Pornography \u2013 Class 2 Felony.<\/p>\n<p>Ritchel will have his initial court appearance on Tuesday morning for all listed charges. The hearing will be held to determine eligibility for continued detention under the Pre-Trial Fairness Act.<\/p>\n<p>Police Chief Kurt Davis praised the brave citizens who immediately reported the incident, \u201cWe are grateful for the courageous citizens who didn\u2019t hesitate to report this crime while it was still in progress. Their quick action, combined with the swift response of our officers, not only removed a potential threat from our streets but also demonstrated the power of teamwork between the community and law enforcement. Please remember, \u2018If you see it, say it.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Effingham Police Investigators are furthering the case, and no additional information will be released at this time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An Altamont man is in custody after reports he took photographs of females in the women&#8217;s restroom. 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