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High School Principal Arrested After Hidden Cameras Found in Girls’ Locker Room, Authorities Say

Eric James faces charges after hidden cameras were found in student locker rooms, and he is being held on $100,000 cash-only bail.

  • On Thursday, Brooke High School principal Eric Michael James was arrested after hidden cameras were discovered in locker rooms used by female students; James, 53, faces felony charges for intercepting electronic communications.
  • After being informed of a criminal investigation on Tuesday, Brooke County Schools began cooperating with law enforcement regarding a recording device allegedly placed in a school locker room.
  • Brooke County Sheriff Richard Beatty reported cameras were located in the girls' physical education locker room, the varsity locker room, and a dance team area; James is held at West Virginia Northern Regional Jail on a $100,000 cash bond.
  • Investigators may file additional misdemeanor charges as evidence analysis continues, Brooke County Prosecuting Attorney Allison Cowden explained; the district has suspended James and conducted wider security sweeps.
  • Superintendent Jeffrey Crook stated, "Our main priority is our kids," as officials met with students and staff to offer support while seized electronics were sent to West Virginia State Police forensics laboratory.
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WTOV broke the news on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
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