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Ex-state parks superintendent accused of secretly recording naked lifeguards
By Jonathan Lloyd at NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· June 24, 2026
· 3 min read
A former state parks superintendent accused of secretly recording nearly two dozen naked lifeguards in a beach locker room and sharing some of the images with friends faces felony and misdemeanor charges in Orange County.
Kevin Pearsall, 59, of Long Beach, was charged with five felony counts o...
Key takeaway The alleged offenses occurred in the men’s locker room at Bolsa Chica State Beach Lifeguard Headquarters and victimized 23 lifeguards and other workers, none of whom consented to being recorded, prosecutors said.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The allegations against Kevin Pearsall, a former state parks superintendent, have significant implications for the management and operations of state parks in the Orange Coast District, which includes parts of Los Angeles County's neighboring areas. As a sworn law enforcement position, Pearsall's role involved overseeing the safety and security of park visitors and employees, making the alleged offenses a profound breach of trust. The fact that the hidden cameras recorded audio and video in the men's locker room at Bolsa Chica State Beach Lifeguard Headquarters for 11 months raises questions about the effectiveness of internal controls and oversight within the State Parks department. The department's cooperation with law enforcement and statement taking the charges seriously are crucial steps in addressing the situation, but the incident may also prompt a review of policies and procedures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? A former state parks superintendent accused of secretly recording nearly two dozen naked lifeguards in a beach locker room and sharing some of the images with friends faces felony and misdemeanor charges in Orange County.
Kevin Pearsall, 59, of Long Beach, was charged with five felony counts o...
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