# Unauthorized cameras found in school auditorium

> School auditorium cameras found, investigation ongoing.
- Title: Unauthorized cameras found in school auditorium | Shortify
- Summary: School auditorium cameras found, investigation ongoing. Colquitt County School District discovered unauthorized cameras installed by a vendor at Withers…
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- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/09/23/cameras-found-school-auditorium-raising-questions-about-how-long-theyve-been-there
- Published: 2026-09-23T22:26:34.634+00:00
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- Topics: colquitt county school district, withers auditorium, joshua briones, unauthorized cameras, colquitt county sheriff's office, sexual battery charge, unlawful eavesdropping, news, local
## Cameras discovered in auditorium
Colquitt County School District found unauthorized cameras installed by a vendor at Withers Auditorium.
## Vendor arrested for surveillance
Joshua Briones, 53, of Moultrie, was arrested for unlawful eavesdropping and sexual battery charges.
## Cameras not in bathrooms
District confirmed cameras were not in public restrooms or locker rooms but near those areas.
## Security review underway
School district is reviewing security practices after vendor was barred from school facilities.
## Unclear camera duration
Officials do not know how long cameras were active, what was recorded, or where footage was stored.
## Support resources available
Counseling and emotional support resources will be provided to students, staff, and families.
## Key takeaway

Colquitt County School District discovered unauthorized cameras installed by a vendor at Withers Auditorium, leading to criminal investigation and security review.