Crime

A man allegedly filmed a boy in a high school locker room. Now he’s being charged.

The incident happened during a wrestling match in Chelmsford.

David Menard Courtesy of the Chelmsford Police Department

A Waltham man allegedly filmed a boy who was getting dressed in a locker room during a high school wrestling match, and now he’s facing several related charges, according to Chelmsford police.David Menard, 54, is being charged with possession of child pornography, and videotaping or electronically surveilling a person nude or partially nude for a felony. He’s set for arraignment on Monday in Lowell District Court. Additional charges are likely as the investigation continues, police said.Police were called to Chelmsford High School around 4:15 p.m. on Saturday, where they found a group of coaches leading Menard out of the school. Police found out that Menard had allegedly filmed the boy on his cellphone. Police took his phone for evidence; they also allegedly found laptops and cameras when they searched his vehicle. Authorities are working to find out what’s on these devices.

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Police said they don’t believe Menard was at the wrestling event for any other purpose besides being a spectator.

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