Charles City man charged with attempt to unlawfully film men in New Kent store’s restroom

By Community Member | March 24, 2015 3:00 pm

Asante Robert Cotman

A Charles City County man has been arrested after he allegedly placed a tablet computer above a toilet in the men’s restroom at a local store in an apparent attempt to film individuals using the facility.

Asante Robert Cotman, 20, of Church Lane in Charles City, is charged with one count of attempted unlawful filming of another without permission. He was arrested on March 17, taken to Henrico Jail East, and subsequently released on $4,000 bond.

According to a sheriff’s office report, an employee at the Dollar General store in Bottoms Bridge, where the suspect also worked, discovered the tablet. A sheriff’s office investigation determined the device belonged to Cotman.

Detective Lt. Joey McLaughlin said no evidence has been found at this time to point to anyone being photographed or filmed.

Cotman, meanwhile, was scheduled for arraignment today (Tuesday) in New Kent General District Court.