Antony Cruz, a security guard at Corona del Sol High School in Tempe, was arrested Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, on seven counts of voyeurism, officials said. Authorities said Cruz accessed and downloaded unauthorized security footage showing underage girls changing clothes in a temporary locker room during a school renovation.
Cruz was taken into custody at his Phoenix home on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, and was booked into the Tempe City Jail, according to court records and Tempe Police Department officials. At his initial court appearance on Sunday, Aug. 23, a judge set a $100,000 cash-only appearance bond, citing community safety concerns despite prosecutors requesting a lower amount, court documents show.
Cruz was scheduled to return to court on Aug. 28, according to Fox 10 Phoenix.
The charges against Cruz include seven counts of voyeurism, with prosecutors describing the allegations as felony offenses related to sexual gratification, according to multiple news reports and court filings. Authorities said Cruz accessed and downloaded security footage without authorization, viewing videos that showed underage girls between the ages of 13 and 15 changing clothes in a temporary locker room at Corona del Sol High School. The room was being used as a locker room during renovations of the school’s main facilities, according to prosecutors and court documents reported by AZFamily.
The incident came to light after a Tempe Union High School District internal audit and police investigation into employee activity on the school’s security camera system. Officials said a district security supervisor raised concerns about misuse of footage, prompting the audit that uncovered Cruz’s unauthorized access and downloading of the videos to a personal device. The Tempe Police Department confirmed the arrest followed the investigation into inappropriate use of district security footage.
Tempe Union High School District Superintendent Stacia Wilson said Cruz was placed on administrative leave on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, before the start of the school day, as the district’s investigation began. Wilson did not provide further comment on the matter, and no additional victims beyond those captured in the footage have been reported by the district or law enforcement.
Prosecutors noted that the security cameras in the affected room were supposed to have been disabled during the renovation period, but evidence showed Cruz was still able to access the footage. Court documents described how Cruz allegedly obtained access to the cameras and downloaded the videos, violating district policies and state laws. The criminal case remains ongoing, with authorities continuing to investigate the full scope of the incident.
Reporting from multiple outlets including AZFamily, Fox 10 Phoenix, YourValley, and ABC15 has been consistent in detailing the charges and circumstances of Cruz’s arrest. The Tempe Police Department and district officials have emphasized the role of the internal audit in uncovering the misconduct. Cruz’s next court appearance is set for Aug. 28, 2026, where further proceedings will address the charges against him.
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