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Teen arrested after hundreds of videos, photos of women inside restrooms and dressing rooms found on phone, Irving police say
By Briauna Brown at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· July 9, 2026
· 2 min read
The Irving Police Department is encouraging victims to come forward after a 19-year-old man was arrested for allegedly photographing and recording women inside the restrooms and dressing rooms of several area businesses. Irving Police said that Markarious Jevonne Bates was arrested on June 26 and...
Key takeaway Irving Police said that Markarious Jevonne Bates was arrested on June 26 and charged with multiple counts of invasive visual recording.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The arrest of Markarious Jevonne Bates in Irving for allegedly photographing and recording women in restrooms and dressing rooms raises concerns for Southlake residents who frequent similar businesses in the area. Given the proximity of Irving to Southlake, it's possible that some of the incidents may have occurred in businesses that Southlake residents visit. The fact that hundreds of videos and images were found on Bates' phone suggests that there may be victims in multiple locations, including potentially in Southlake. As the Irving Police Department encourages victims to come forward, Southlake residents who believe they may have been affected should be aware of the investigation and consider reporting any suspicious incidents. The case highlights the need for vigilance and awareness in public places, especially in areas where privacy is expected, such as restrooms and dressing rooms.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? The Irving Police Department is encouraging victims to come forward after a 19-year-old man was arrested for allegedly photographing and recording women inside the restrooms and dressing rooms of several area businesses. Irving Police said that Markarious Jevonne Bates was arrested on June 26 and...
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