A grand jury has indicted a Knox County man after a camera was found inside a women’s bathroom at a west Knox County park.

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office responded to the women’s bathroom at Cove Park and found a camera in the ceiling and arrested 33 year-old Tony Lynn Strand.

Strand was indicted on multiple charges including especially aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor, burglary and observation without consent.  

The sheriff’s office is asking anyone who used the bathroom between March 24 and April 8 to contact the major crimes unit.  You can do so by emailing the detectives at [email protected] with your visit date and a way for them to contact you.

“We are committed to thoroughly investigating these serious charges and ensuring the safety and well-being of our community. We appreciate the urgency and sensitivity of this matter and are dedicated to bringing justice to all affected individuals. We encourage anyone with information to come forward and assist us in this ongoing investigation.” Knox County Sheriff Tom Spangler