Twin Falls, Idaho Man Arrested on Nine Felony Counts Including Sexual Exploitation of a Child and Video Voyeurism
Twin Falls Man Faces Multiple Felony Charges After Minor Allegedly Recorded Without Consent
TWIN FALLS, Idaho — A 35-year-old Twin Falls man is behind bars following his arrest on nine felony counts, including sexual exploitation of a child and video voyeurism, after a mother discovered disturbing videos on his computer, according to court documents reviewed by local media.
Justin Dunlap was arraigned in felony magistrate court on Thursday, April 9, 2026, and is scheduled to return for a preliminary hearing on April 24 at 8:15 a.m. The charges stem from allegations that Dunlap secretly recorded a minor girl in both a bathroom and a bedroom setting.
According to court documents, the child’s mother first uncovered the alleged criminal activity after finding videos on Dunlap’s computer that reportedly showed the girl nude in the bathroom. Law enforcement was contacted and an investigation was launched.
Suspect Admitted to Hiding Camera, Police Say
Officers say Dunlap admitted during the investigation to hiding a camera in both the bathroom and a bedroom and to saving nude videos of the child. Investigators also say he sent explicit texts involving the minor.
The case took an additional criminal dimension when authorities say Dunlap attempted to destroy evidence. According to police, he deleted videos and messages from his phone and computer, and performed a factory reset on the child’s device in an effort to eliminate incriminating messages. That alleged act of evidence destruction is among the nine felony counts he now faces.
The full list of charges against Dunlap includes sexual exploitation of a child, video voyeurism, and destruction of evidence, among other felony-level offenses. Nine counts in total have been filed by prosecutors.
Twin Falls law enforcement and the courts have moved swiftly since the mother’s initial discovery. The quick action by local authorities — from initial investigation through arraignment — reflects the seriousness with which law enforcement in Twin Falls County treats crimes against children.
Community Impact and Child Safety
Crimes involving the sexual exploitation of children represent some of the most serious offenses prosecuted in Idaho courts. In cases like this one, the involvement of a family member or trusted adult in the home adds a layer of betrayal that compounds the harm to young victims. Twin Falls County prosecutors and law enforcement agencies have consistently prioritized the protection of minors from predatory behavior, working alongside Idaho’s broader criminal justice system to ensure offenders are held accountable.
The alleged use of hidden cameras in private spaces — including bathrooms — and the subsequent attempt to destroy evidence by factory resetting a device underscore the calculated nature of the conduct alleged in this case. Idaho law treats both the act of illegal recording and the deliberate destruction of evidence as serious criminal offenses, each carrying significant potential penalties upon conviction.
Twin Falls County is no stranger to high-stakes federal and state criminal proceedings involving harm to individuals and communities. Earlier this year, a Twin Falls, Idaho woman was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for methamphetamine distribution, reflecting the community’s firm stance on holding serious offenders accountable in court.
Dunlap has not yet entered a plea as of the time of arraignment. His next court appearance — a preliminary hearing — is scheduled for April 24, 2026, at 8:15 a.m. in Twin Falls. For statewide coverage of criminal cases making their way through Idaho courts, readers can follow updates at Idaho News.
What Comes Next
Justin Dunlap’s preliminary hearing is set for April 24, 2026, at 8:15 a.m. At that proceeding, a judge will determine whether sufficient probable cause exists to bind the case over to district court for trial. If the case proceeds, Dunlap could face substantial prison time under Idaho law given the severity and number of felony counts. Twin Falls County News will continue to monitor this case as it moves through the courts and will report on significant developments as they occur.