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TV Employee Arrested for Hidden Cameras in Dressing Rooms
22 Apr
Summary
- Employee accused of installing hidden cameras in dressing rooms.
- Cameras found hidden using Velcro under clothing racks.
- Accused supervisor's electronic devices cached incriminating footage.
A supervisor at a television station in Oklahoma City, Darrell Vannostran, age 40, was arrested on April 21, 2026, accused of installing hidden cameras in dressing rooms used by on-air staff and guests. The clandestine cameras were discovered by janitorial staff, who found them attached with Velcro beneath clothing racks in two separate dressing rooms.
Griffin Media, the parent company, was alerted and contacted the police immediately. Security handed over the two hidden cameras and their power sources to investigators. The arrest affidavit notes that Vannostran was present each time the cameras were repositioned and that incriminating footage was recovered from the devices.
Investigators also allege that Vannostran cached images from the footage on his personal electronic devices, suggesting multiple victims were filmed without their knowledge. He has been charged with the felony offense of using photo equipment in a clandestine manner in a private place. Vannostran was nominated for and won multiple Heartland TV Emmy Awards in 2025 for his work as a photographer and editor.
The company emphasized its commitment to employee safety and privacy. Vannostran was released on $25,000 bond. The motive behind the alleged crime remains unclear.
