DATE/TIME: August 25, 2021
INCIDENT: PC 647 (j) - Invasion of Privacy
LOCATION: Los Osos High School, City of Rancho Cucamonga
SUSPECT(S): Riden, David Arthur Age: 52 Resident of Rancho Cucamonga, CA
VICTIM(S): Confidential
SUMMARY: Deputies from the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department were notified from staff at Los Osos High School of a hidden camera found in a female student restroom at the school. A covert recording device was located by a school staff member in the restroom, which is used by students at the school. Detectives from the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department immediately began an investigation.
Through the investigation, detectives located evidence showing a school staff member, David Riden, was responsible for placing the camera in the girl's bathroom.
David Riden has been employed at Los Osos High School since 2015, as the boys locker room attendant, and assistant coach for the varsity football team.
Detectives obtained search warrants and searched Riden's residence and vehicle. During the searches, Detectives seized multiple electronic devices. Riden was transported back to the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department for further investigation. At the conclusion of an interview with Riden, he was arrested and booked into the West Valley Detention Center on the above charges. Detectives are continuing their investigation, and will conduct a forensic examination of the items seized.
The Chaffey Joint Union High School District was immediately notified and are assisting with the investigation. On the afternoon of August 24th, 2021, Riden resigned from his position with the school district and is no longer employed there.
This is an on-going investigation. At the conclusion of the investigation, updated details will be released.
If anyone has any information related to this investigation, they are urged to contact the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department, Detective Bureau. If you choose to remain anonymous, you may call We-Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME.
Refer: Detective Donald Patton
Station: Rancho Cucamonga Station
Phone No. (909) 477-2800
Case No. 112109405
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
