Crime & Safety

Bail Set For Waltham Man Accused Of Filming Teen In Chelmsford

He is accused of filming a nude 15-year-old in the locker room at a wrestling tournament in Chelmsford.

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CHELMSFORD, MA (CBS) — A Waltham man charged with filming a boy who was getting dressed in the locker room during a wrestling competition at Chelmsford High School appeared in court on Monday. David Menard, 54, of Waltham was ordered held on $2,500 cash bail.

Menard, who allegedly brought multiple cameras and laptops to the school, was charged with possession of child pornography and videotaping a person nude or partially nude for a felony.
The Waltham resident was arraigned in Lowell District Court on Monday.

His defense attorney argued that Menard had the laptops because he is a computer engineer. He has no criminal record and his attorney told the court Menard suffers from a number of mental health issues and is not violent.

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