UPDATE: After a 63-year-old Bettendorf man was arrested for invasion of privacy in 2020, an Iowa court on Wednesday affirmed his convictions but vacated the sentences and remanded the case for re-sentencing, according to court documents.
Clinton Vanfossen appealed his convictions for electronic or mechanical eavesdropping, preventing apprehension or obstruction of prosecution, and five counts of invasion of privacy–nudity, according to an opinion summary from the Iowa Judicial Branch.
Vanfossen challenged the district court’s denial of his motion in limine, the sufficiency of the evidence supporting his convictions, and the sentence imposed by the court.
Upon review, the court affirmed Vanfossen’s convictions, but vacated the sentencing order and remanded the case for re-sentencing.
EARLIER: A Davenport West High School teacher was arrested Friday, January 17, 2020, on five counts of invasion of privacy.
Bettendorf Police say Clinton Van Fossen, 59 of Bettendorf, recorded multiple females, who were at times nude, without their knowledge.
Police found two cameras disguised as smoke detectors in a bedroom and a hallway just outside the bedroom at his residence. Van Fossen denied any knowledge of the hidden cameras. After further investigation, police found footage of Van Fossen adjusting the cameras.
Local 4 reached out to Davenport Public Schools. They say they are aware of the incidents and have placed Van Fossen on paid administrative leave while the investigation continues.