Charges filed against man accused of filming girl in fitness center shower

A Columbus man is facing more charges after his arrest last week for allegedly trying to film in the women’s locker room at a local fitness center.

According to Columbus Police Department, formal felony charges were filed today in Bartholomew County Superior Court 1 against 24-year-old Tanner Vandeman of child exploitation and voyeurism.

According to the Columbus Police Department, an 8-year-old girl saw someone holding a cell phone under the stall as she was showering at Total Fitness on Middle Road last Thursday evening. Employees then found Vandeman inside a women’s shower stall. Employees and bystanders held onto Vandeman until officers arrived. Police discovered Vandeman had recording equipment on him and found that he had been convicted of voyeurism in the past.

He was arrested and several electronic devices were confiscated by investigators.

The investigation is ongoing and more charges are possible.