Mayor of Glassport charged after camera found in home's bathroom
Keith DiMarco, the mayor of Glassport Borough in Allegheny County, is facing two counts of violation of privacy after police said they found a hidden camera in a bathroom of his home.
DiMarco was first arrested for violating a protection-from-abuse order filed by his wife and adult stepdaughter on Monday, sources tell KDKA-TV. Then on Tuesday, he resigned as mayor. His resignation came four days after law enforcement received a call about a hidden camera found in a bathroom at the mayor's home, according to the criminal complaint.
The adult stepdaughter spotted the camera hidden in a plant while she was taking a bath, according to the criminal complaint. DiMarco's wife also found proof of purchases on DiMarco's phone for two magnetic cameras and a small square camera, according to the criminal complaint. He allegedly admitted to investigators that he placed one in the bathroom to record his wife.
The Allegheny County Police Department confirmed on Tuesday that its officers were called to the home to help with the investigation. County police said they seized several electronics, including several small wireless cameras. An arrest warrant was issued for DiMarco on Tuesday charging him with two counts of invasion of privacy.
A day after law enforcement was at the mayor's home, a protection order prohibiting DiMarco from contacting his wife was issued. He allegedly violated the order by leaving two voicemails and emailing her.
The borough council accepted DiMarco's resignation on Tuesday night during a meeting. He served 8 1/2 years. KDKA-TV also learned DiMarco works in information technology at UPMC. A spokesperson confirms he is suspended.
Council president Anthony Colecchi is now the acting mayor. The council has to appoint a new mayor. That person will be sworn in at their next voting meeting on Sept. 15.
