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Medina Today
By the People, for the People
Cleveland-area teacher charged with secretly recording nude child
Eric Dockery, a teacher at Apex Elementary in East Cleveland, was arrested and indicted on felony voyeurism and illegal use of a minor charges.
Published on Feb. 13, 2026
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A 47-year-old teacher in Medina, Ohio has been arrested and charged with two felonies after he was accused of secretly recording a naked underage child on a shared household computer. Eric Dockery, who was a teacher at Apex Elementary School in East Cleveland, was taken into custody the day after the incident was reported to police on February 6th.
Why it matters
The allegations against Dockery have shocked the local school community and raised concerns about the safety and security of students entrusted to the care of teachers. The case highlights the importance of thorough background checks and ongoing monitoring to prevent such incidents from occurring in schools.
The details
According to police, a witness reported a sex offense involving a minor to the Medina Police Department on the night of February 6th. Officers discovered a video on a shared household computer depicting a naked minor who had been secretly recorded. Dockery was arrested the next day at a different residence and later indicted by a grand jury on felony counts of voyeurism and illegal use of a minor in nudity-oriented material or performance.
- On February 6, 2026, a witness reported a sex offense involving a minor to Medina police.
- On February 7, 2026, police arrested Eric Dockery at a different residence.
- On February 11, 2026, a Medina County grand jury indicted Dockery on the felony charges.
The players
Eric Dockery
A 47-year-old teacher at Apex Elementary School in East Cleveland who was arrested and charged with two felonies related to secretly recording a nude underage child.
Apex Elementary School
The school in East Cleveland where Dockery was employed as a teacher prior to his arrest.
Medina Police Department
The law enforcement agency that investigated the incident and arrested Dockery.
What they’re saying
“These are disturbing allegations that shocked everyone in our school community. We remain committed to providing a safe, supportive learning environment for every student entrusted to our care and will cooperate fully with the police investigation.”
— Cory Olsen, Spokesman for Apex and Pinnacle Academies (cleveland.com)
What’s next
Dockery is due back in court on Tuesday for his arraignment, where a judge will decide whether to allow him to be released on bail.
The takeaway
This case highlights the critical need for rigorous background checks, ongoing monitoring, and strong safeguards to protect students from potential predators within the education system. School communities must remain vigilant and cooperate fully with law enforcement investigations to ensure the safety of all children entrusted to their care.
