A church “overseer” in Fruitland Park, Florida, has been arrested on video voyeurism charges after authorities said images from a church bathroom and another area were discovered on his work laptop, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
Charles Barton Lucas, 59, was taken into custody Friday after the IT director at RoMac Building Supply alerted the Leesburg Police Department to a Google Drive folder containing inappropriate images of adolescent girls and adult women. RoMac said in a statement that Lucas is no longer employed by the company following the discovery.
“The material was discovered by our team during a routine company process and was immediately reported to law enforcement. We have cooperated fully with the authorities from the outset and will continue to do so. Mr. Lucas is no longer employed by RoMac,” the statement read in part.
In a statement, a Lake County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson said detectives uncovered additional videos that appeared to show adolescent girls changing inside a church bathroom. Investigators later determined the footage had been recorded by a hidden camera placed in one of the church’s changing rooms and bathrooms.
Charles Barton Lucas was arrested on video voyeurism charges on June 19, 2026. (Lake County Sheriff’s Department)
When deputies later returned to examine the bathroom, the cameras were no longer there, the sheriff’s office said.
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Lucas was arrested Friday evening and booked into the Lake County Jail. He was released Saturday afternoon after posting a $25,000 bond, according to the sheriff’s office.
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Authorities found that Lucas had a Google Drive folder full of inappropriate videos taken in the church’s bathroom on his work computer. (Google Earth)
An arrest affidavit from the sheriff’s office said Lucas was listed as an “Overseer” at Fruitland Park’s Heritage Community Church. The church released a statement saying that they were “praying for [Lucas] and his family” amid the investigation, but later issued a follow-up statement highlighting their concerns for those impacted.
“Our primary concern is for any individuals or families who may have been impacted by these allegations. We recognize the seriousness of situations like this and the deep hurt, confusion, and pain they can cause,” the church said in part of a statement to FOX35 Orlando.
“Heritage Community Church does not condone conduct that harms others or is inconsistent with our biblical values. We are fully cooperating with law enforcement and any other appropriate authorities and will continue to do so throughout this process. While we await additional information, Heritage Community Church is committed to being open, honest, and transparent with our church family regarding information that we are able to share” the statement continued.
The investigation remains ongoing and News Agency has reached out to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office for further comment.
