Hinsdale spa owner indicted by grand jury on 64 felony counts for allegedly recording clients
Hinsdale spa owner faces 64 felony counts for alleged hidden cameras
Jason Wade Spencer, 51, is due in court in Wheaton on Friday after a grand jury indictment expanded charges to 64 felony counts of unauthorized videotaping at a spa in Hinsdale, where police say hidden cameras were discovered in treatment rooms.
HINSDALE, Ill. - A grand jury indictment filed earlier this week reveals that the owner of a Hinsdale spa has been charged with 64 felony counts of allegedly recording clients without their knowledge.
Jason Wade Spencer, 51, was initially charged with five counts of unauthorized videotaping after an arrest was issued in late December. Now, prosecutors have significantly expanded the case with dozens of additional charges.
What we know:
The secret recordings were allegedly made at Reflexion Spa, which is owned by Spencer. The spa, which has been shut down by the village, is located on the second floor of a commercial building near 1st and Washington in downtown Hinsdale.
In December 2024, police received a tip about a possible hidden camera at the business. During their lengthy investigation, Hinsdale Police Chief Brian King says officers discovered concealed cameras inside treatment rooms, along with a recording device and a hard drive.
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The investigation lasted for nearly a year, as detectives combed through video and interviewed hundreds of customers.
According to the spa's website, it offers massages, facials, waxing services, and other body treatments.
Spencer was scheduled to be arraigned on Wednesday, Feb. 18, but his attorney did not appear in court. As a result, the hearing was continued until Friday.
Dig deeper:
According to Illinois business license records, Spencer also owns Reflexion Spa’s Lakeview location on Sheffield Avenue.
FOX Chicago reached out to Chicago police to ask whether they are investigating the Lakeview location and received this response:
Suburban Chicago spa owner charged after police say he secretly recorded clients
A suburban Chicago spa owner is facing felony charges after prosecutors say he secretly recorded clients using hidden cameras.
"Per Department policy, we do not release the names of any offenders and/or persons of interest until they have been charged."
FOX Chicago has also reached out to Spencer's attorneys for comment but did not immediately receive a response.
What's next:
Spencer is scheduled to appear for his arraignment hearing at 9:30 a.m. Friday at the DuPage County Courthouse in Wheaton.
The Source: Details for this story were provided by FOX Chicago's Kasey Chronis