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Butler Today
By the People, for the People
Ohio Mayor Charged with Voyeurism After Teen Catches Him Sniffing Her Underwear
Wesley Dingus, the mayor of Butler, Ohio, was arrested after a teen girl set up a hidden camera and caught him allegedly sniffing her dirty underwear and touching himself.
Mar. 1, 2026 at 10:15pm
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The mayor of Butler, Ohio, Wesley Dingus, has been charged with two counts of voyeurism after a teenage girl in his care set up a hidden camera in her bedroom and allegedly caught him on video sniffing her dirty underwear and touching his crotch. The 48-year-old mayor was arrested on February 13th and released on bond, ordered to wear a GPS monitor and have no contact with the girl.
Why it matters
This case highlights the serious abuse of power and violation of trust when an elected official in a position of authority over a minor allegedly engages in such disturbing and criminal behavior. It raises concerns about the mayor's fitness for office and the need for greater oversight and accountability of public officials, especially those entrusted with the care of vulnerable individuals.
The details
According to police reports, the teenage girl became suspicious of the mayor's behavior and set up a hidden camera in her bedroom. The footage allegedly showed Dingus entering the girl's room on two separate occasions, sniffing her worn underwear and touching his groin area. Dingus was out on bond awaiting trial on separate felony charges from the previous year when this incident occurred.
- On January 13th, the girl received a motion alert from her hidden camera at 7:15 am, and the footage showed Dingus allegedly sniffing her underwear.
- On January 14th, the girl received another motion alert at 7:17 am, and the footage showed Dingus allegedly sniffing her underwear and touching his groin area.
The players
Wesley Dingus
The 48-year-old mayor of Butler, Ohio, who has been charged with two counts of voyeurism after allegedly being caught on camera sniffing a teenage girl's underwear.
Richland County Sheriff's Office
The law enforcement agency that investigated the allegations against Mayor Dingus and charged him with voyeurism.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage public trust in our elected officials.”
— Richland County Sheriff
What’s next
The judge will decide on Thursday whether to allow Mayor Dingus to remain out on bond or revoke it due to the new charges.
The takeaway
This disturbing case highlights the need for greater scrutiny and accountability of public officials, especially those in positions of power over vulnerable individuals. It underscores the importance of empowering victims to come forward and the responsibility of authorities to thoroughly investigate allegations of abuse of power and criminal behavior.
