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21-03-2025
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Former police officer, Cristo Rey security coordinator faces 8 more counts of invasion of privacy
Fernando Bustos, 42, a former Greenfield police officer and security coordinator at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, has been charged with eight additional counts of invasion of privacy involving victims under 18, according to an amended criminal complaint. The amended criminal complaint, signed Thursday by Milwaukee County Assistant District Attorney Thomas Hasle, shows that Bustos now has a total of nine charges. Bustos, of Greendale, was initially charged on March 3 after being accused of placing a camera in a locker in the girls locker room at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School. The investigation uncovered hundreds of videos recorded between May 2024 and February 2025. Following his initial appearance on March 5, Bustos was released on a $750 cash bail with conditions prohibiting contact with high schools in Milwaukee County and the use of video surveillance to inappropriately record individuals under 18. He pleaded not guilty on March 13 and is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on April 16. Records show Bustos was also a former Greenfield police officer who resigned in 2020 following an investigation for mishandling evidence, which led to his inclusion on the Milwaukee County "Brady List." The Brady List ― which is kept by the District Attorney's Office ― tracks officers who have had a history of dishonestly, bias or past crimes, and is used my prosecutors to fulfill their legal obligations to disclose potentially favorable evidence to people accused of crimes. A recent Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, TMJ4 News and Wisconsin Watch investigation found the Brady List is inconsistent and incomplete, raising questions about how useful it is in practice. Parents and students have expressed concerns regarding the school's response to the incident, with many noting the school's lack of communication and empathy regarding the situation, most notably following a tense school board meeting on March 5. Videos from that school board meeting have since gone viral on social media. Cristo Rey said the meeting had to be cut short after the school determined that the meeting was no longer constructive. Cristo Rey Jesuit sent emails to the community and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel addressing the situation and ensuring the safety of students was the school's number one priority. 'Cristo Rey Jesuit High School stands in solidarity with our students and families to see that Fernando Bustos is brought to justice," said the school in a Friday email to the Journal Sentinel. "We are committed to making sure that our school and campus are safe and that our community receives the necessary support and resources as we all navigate this difficult time." Cristo Rey Jesuit attorneys are working closely with law enforcement officials so the school staff can focus their energy and efforts on the education and well-being of the students, according to the letter. The school also said it would ensure that communication with these incidents will be handled better in the future. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities urge anyone with additional information to come forward. Contact Adrienne Davis at amdavis@ Follow her on X at @AdriReportss. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Former police officer facing 8 more charges for behavior at Cristo Rey
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11-03-2025
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Cristo Rey hidden camera investigation; school officials promise change
The Brief Officials with Cristo Rey Jesuit High School are promising change. The change is coming after administrators found a hidden camera in the girls' locker room. A former security coordinator for Cristo Rey is accused of placing the camera. MILWAUKEE - A Catholic Jesuit high school in Milwaukee is now promising change after administrators found a hidden camera in the girls' locker room. What we know The change being promised comes after Fernando Bustos, a former security coordinator at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, was criminally charged. He is accused of making hidden camera recordings in the girls' locker room at Cristo Rey. School officials offered reassurance in a letter to parents. The letter was shared in both English and Spanish. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android On Friday, parents confronted administrators about why families only found out weeks after police were called. What they're saying "Last week was extremely frustrating. As a parent, you can only assume the worst," said Rosario Ulloa, a parent. "I was really upset at first because they were not telling us anything. But I'm starting to see that they are opening up now; especially with our kids." What's next In the letter to school families, officials laid out the next steps including reviewing potential changes to employee background checks, creating a web page for "frequently asked questions," and adding security measures like bag checks, more guards on campus and regular inspections for recording devices. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News Several parents have asked officials at Cristo Rey to address their concerns in a large assembly. School officials said no. Instead, administrators said they will gather a smaller group of parents for feedback. What's next Bustos made his initial court appearance on Wednesday, March 5. His $750 cash bond was posted, and his preliminary hearing is set for Thursday, March 13. The Source The information in this post was produced with information from Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, a letter to parents and students and previous FOX6 News coverage.
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05-03-2025
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Milwaukee former school security guard accused; invasion of privacy
The Brief A former security guard at a Milwaukee high school is accused of placing a hidden camera in the girl's locker room. Parents who spoke with FOX6 News are upset about the matter, and how it was communicated to them. The accused, Fernando Bustos, remains on the run. A warrant has been issued for his arrest. MILWAUKEE - A former security guard at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School now faces charges after prosecutors say he placed a hidden camera inside the girl's locker room. What we know Parents of students at Cristo Rey told FOX6 News they are upset, disappointed and disturbed after learning of the charges against 41-year-old Fernando Bustos. Those parents gathered on campus on Tuesday morning, March 4 to demand answers from the school. Some parents were crying – and many said they were angry about how the school handled the situation. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android Police said they were called to Cristo Rey Jesuit High School on Wednesday, Feb. 19. But parents said they only found out what happened after FOX6 News started asking questions. What they're saying In a statement, school officials said the following: "As a Catholic, Jesuit high school, our first priority is always the physical, emotional, and spiritual safety and security of our students. In early February, Cristo Rey Jesuit terminated one of its employees for performance reasons. On February 18th, while cataloging items left at the school by the terminated employee, Cristo Rey Jesuit discovered personal recording devices and stored video files of students and staff members which appear to have been made without their knowledge or consent. "Because we are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our students and staff, upon discovering the video files, we immediately notified law enforcement and turned over the devices and files. We continue to fully cooperate with law enforcement on this matter. "As law enforcement's investigation has unfolded, we have learned that some of the video files contained footage depicting students near the handwashing area in our girls' locker room. The police have confirmed to us that the footage they have reviewed at this time includes individuals in undergarments but does not contain nudity. It remains true that this conduct is a clear violation of our student's privacy expectations. Working with law enforcement, we have completed a full search of our school building and determined that there are no other unauthorized recording devices on our campus. "While law enforcement's investigation was unfolding, and to protect the integrity of that process, we were limited in the information we could share. As soon as the DA brought charges on March 3rd, we contacted our community to share additional information regarding this matter. "Because the safety of our community has always been of imminent importance to us, it has long been our practice to conduct background checks on all candidates prior to employment, share our expectations around our standards of conduct with all employees, and execute regular trainings to ensure our expectations and policies are understood in practice, consistent with best practices and guidelines. There was no indication in our hiring process that there was reason for concern regarding this former employee. "We are deeply saddened by this incident. We are committed to supporting our community as we process this information together and understand the next steps." The backstory Bustos is charged with invasion of privacy. He is accused of surveilling underage students. Prosecutors say he put a camera in the girls locker room – and had more than 400 videos recorded. FOX6 News has learned Bustos is a former Greenfield police officer who resigned in 2020. What's next Milwaukee police say they are still looking for Bustos – a warrant has been issued for his arrest. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News If you have information about Bustos' whereabouts, you are urged to contact Milwaukee police at 414-935-7401 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or P3 Tips. The Source This post was produced with information from Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, Greenfield Police Department and previous FOX6 News updates.
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04-03-2025
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Milwaukee school security coordinator recorded girls in locker room: complaint
The Brief A former security coordinator is charged with recording underage girls in a high school locker room. Prosecutors say Fernando Bustos had nearly 400 videos. There is currently a warrant out for Bustos' arrest. MILWAUKEE - Prosecutors charged a former security coordinator at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School after they said he put a camera in the girls' locker room. 41-year-old Greendale man, Fernando Bustos (not pictured), is charged with invasion of privacy – surveillance device (victim under age 18). According to the criminal complaint, Bustos was terminated when school officials asked him to turn over his school laptop and iPhone. He refused, demanding to remove personal items from the devices. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News Investigators say Bustos also said he needed to remove personal property from a staff locker room. Per the criminal complaint, he came out with two backpacks. One had a small black camera that had hundreds of videos, many taken inside the girls' locker room. Prosecutors say the videos were recorded on a motion-activated camera from May 2024 to February 2025. One of the videos allegedly shows Bustos installing the camera in a closed locker with grates. Over a two-day span, investigators found 379 videos that are 10-seconds of high school girls using the locker room. Local perspective Cristo Rey Jesuit senior Lucio Juarez said Bustos was well-liked. "I didn't believe it. He was very loved amongst the students," he said. "Uneasiness that something, someone would do that and it would be so close to us as students and especially the female population." FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android What they're saying Cristo Rey Jesuit High School officials provided the following statement to FOX6 News: "As a Catholic, Jesuit high school, our first priority is always the physical, emotional, and spiritual safety and security of our students. Recently, Cristo Rey Jesuit leadership discovered information indicating that a former, terminated employee violated our professional expectations and potentially the law. Upon discovering this, the school immediately shared the information with local law enforcement. We are providing every assistance we can to the Milwaukee Police Department as they further investigate this situation, and we are committed to supporting our community as we process this information and understand the next steps." What's next There is currently a warrant out for Bustos' arrest. If convicted, he faces 3.5 years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines. The Source Information in this report is from the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office and Wisconsin Circuit Court.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
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Former Greenfield police officer recorded teen girls changing in school locker room, complaint says
A former Greenfield police officer is charged with recording underage girls in a high school locker room while working at a private Milwaukee school. Fernando Bustos, 41, of Greendale, faces a felony count of invasion of privacy with a surveillance device regarding an incident where a victim is under 18 years old. Bustos worked as a security coordinator for Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, 1818 W. National Ave. in Milwaukee, before being fired, according to a criminal complaint. School officials did not immediately respond for comment. Bustos served as a Greenfield police officer until 2020, when he voluntarily resigned, according to the Greenfield Police Department. Documents show Bustos resigned after an incident where he mishandled evidence, which put him on the Brady list, a national documentation of law enforcement officers with a history of dishonesty, bias or past crimes. The archive can affect officers' credibility as a witness in court hearings. According to the complaint: On Feb. 19, school officials told Milwaukee police officers Bustos was ordered to turn over his school laptop and iPhone after being fired, but he refused to give the items back. Bustos demanded to be allowed to remove personal items from the electronics before returning them. Bustos also told staff he needed to retrieve personal property from a staff locker room before leaving. He was escorted by a staff member into the locker room before saying, "You wouldn't want people to think the wrong thing of us in here together.' Because of this comment, the staff member waited by the doorway, but noticed Bustos was taking an unusual amount of time to retrieve his personal belongings. Bustos eventually exited the locker room with two full backpacks. Bustos showed the staff member a pair of shoes in one backpack but refused to open the other backpack. A subsequent inventory of property items left inside Busto's office included a camera with an SD card inside. Staff checked the SD card and found it contained hundreds of 10-second videos taken inside the high school girls locker room. The videos were recorded between May 21, 2024, to Feb. 1, 2025, according to the complaint. A detective said a review of 379 videos with timestamps between Oct. 7 and 8 included one showing Bustos installing a camera inside the high school girl's locker room positioned toward the bathroom sinks. The footage showed Bustos closing a locker and locking it with a padlock. No other cameras were found after police conducted a sweep of the school. Staff told officers the locker is only used by female students in grades nine through 12. Bustos was investigated for mishandling evidence ahead of him resigning from the Greenfield Police Department, documents show. On Dec. 4, 2020, Bustos was the lead officer in an investigation of two suspects committing identity theft at Paul's Wine & Liquor 2, 4955 S. 27th St. The suspects were arrested and items such as bottles of illegally purchased alcohol, cartons of cigarettes and fraudulent credit cards were seized from the suspects' vehicle by Bustos. The stolen merchandise was loaded into Bustos' squad car at the scene. He later unloaded and photographed the recovered items before sending out an email to the department ― but two bottles of alcohol recovered from the scene weren't included in his photograph. A few days after this incident, concern rose among detectives after they could not locate the two bottles of alcohol recovered from the scene. They were valued at $120 each. A detective conducted a follow-up with the officers who were at the scene and police body camera footage was reviewed. Bustos and the other officers insisted all of the alcohol was inventoried. Bustos was seen on body cameras and surveillance footage with evidence taken from the scene, but the liquor seen on body cameras was never inventoried into property. After reviewing the footage, detectives concluded Bustos removed two bottles of alcohol, but he never inventoried them into evidence. Bustos resigned from his position on Dec. 29, 2020, before the investigation was completed. The finished investigation determined Bustos lied about mishandling evidence and could not explain why the bottles were missing. Documents show criminal charges of theft and misconduct were supported, however online court records show Bustos was never charged. Contact Adrienne Davis at amdavis@ Follow her on X at @AdriReportss. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Former Greenfield police officer charged with felony
