Police arrested a man from Silver Spring for installing illegally hidden cameras inside an Airbnb bedroom that was rented by two guests on August 5, 2022.
Officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) have arrested 38-year-old Larry Goisse and are urging anyone who may be a victim of this crime to come forward.
The investigation has revealed that a couple from Texas rented an Airbnb bedroom inside a residence in the 1100 block of Dale Drive in Silver Spring. After arriving at the location, the couple located hidden cameras inside smoke detectors in the bedroom and bathroom. The couple left the house and drove to the Target store on Cherry Hill Road in Silver Spring, where they reported the incident to the police, according to an MCPD press release.
Based on the report, the police responded to the location and spoke with the homeowner who denied having any knowledge about the hidden cameras and allowed officers to search his residence. The homeowner informed officers that his twin brother, later identified as Larry Goisse, lived at the residence as well and was renting a room in the house. After the search, the police found another hidden camera located inside a smoke detector.
Goisse denied officers access to his bedroom.
A search and seizure warrant was then obtained and executed at the residence, including inside Goisse’s bedroom, where drug paraphernalia, methamphetamine, and items of evidentiary value connecting Goisse to the crimes were recovered, according to the police.
On Thursday, February 2, MCPD arrested Larry Goisse, charging him with peeping tom, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and illegal installation of visual surveillance in private areas.
On August 17, Montgomery County officers transported Goisse from another facility out of state to the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit, where he is being held without bond.
Detectives are urging anyone who believes themselves to be a victim or has information about these crimes to visit the Crime Solvers of Montgomery County, MD website at www.crimesolversmcmd.org and click on the “www.p3tips.com” link at the top of the page or call 1-866-411-8477. Tips may remain anonymous.
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