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osv · 08-13-2015, 04:15 PM

CAPITOLA, Calif. —A Soquel man was arrested at Capitola Beach over the weekend on suspicion of taking photographs of a 15-year-old girl.

Many families were at the beach enjoying sunny weather Sunday afternoon when a witness noticed a man photographing a girl without the girl's knowledge and called police.

Police said they found the suspect and identified him as 58-year-old Bruce Eric Inman.

"Inman admitted to his actions and was arrested," Capitola police said.

Inman was booked into the Santa Cruz County Jail on charges of annoying a minor. He was released in lieu of $20,000 bail.
Police: Man arrested at Capitola Beach for taking photos of girl | Local News - KSBW Home

**UncleVanya** · 08-13-2015, 04:47 PM

And when did it become a crime to take photos in a public place? Or is there more to the story? People give away so much privacy online and then scream when someone takes a photo? I know the guy could be slime but motive isn't crime. What happens with the pictures after is important. Innocent posting of a scenic beach with a girl in it - or telephoto + photoshop = porn star shots... so fragile this world.

**rod_grant** · 08-13-2015, 04:51 PM

Originally posted by osv

without the girl's knowledge

Originally posted by osv

on charges of annoying a minor

Doesn't compute, unless there is a different definition to "annoying" than mine.

MD Optofonik · 08-13-2015, 05:01 PM

The "police state" is real and it's in, "The Greatest Country In The World"™

If this guy was on the up and up and not objectifying this girl or approaching her in some untoward manner there are some serious problems with our culture.

Last edited by MD Optofonik; 08-13-2015 at 05:11 PM.

Murfy · 08-13-2015, 05:18 PM

Originally posted by osv

CAPITOLA, Calif. —A Soquel man was arrested at Capitola Beach over the weekend on suspicion of taking photographs of a 15-year-old girl.

Many families were at the beach enjoying sunny weather Sunday afternoon when a witness noticed a man photographing a girl without the girl's knowledge and called police.

Police said they found the suspect and identified him as 58-year-old Bruce Eric Inman.

"Inman admitted to his actions and was arrested," Capitola police said.

Inman was booked into the Santa Cruz County Jail on charges of annoying a minor. He was released in lieu of $20,000 bail.
Police: Man arrested at Capitola Beach for taking photos of girl | Local News - KSBW Home

$20,000 bail? there has to be more to this story. That is like the bail for first degree assault

alamo5000 · 08-13-2015, 05:46 PM

The code in question that he was arrested under specifically cites 'lewd' and 'sexually motivated' and several other things of that nature. It's classified as a sex crime so that should tell you all you need to know. It had to have pretty obvious sexual content of whatever he was doing to be able to arrest someone on those charges.

Edit:

"According to California Penal Code section 647.6, it is illegal to annoy or molest a child under the age of 18 while motivated by an unnatural sexual interest in the child."

**MJSfoto1956** · 08-13-2015, 06:07 PM

sounds messed up to me.
Hopefully there is more to this story.
Otherwise photographers all over the world are in danger of "someone feeling annoyed" by what you are doing.

M

Not a Number · 08-13-2015, 06:20 PM - **2 Likes**

Without seeing the police report or interviewing any of the witnesses it's a little difficult to judge the situation.

Steve.Ledger · 08-13-2015, 08:13 PM

Media always goes for maximum outrage impact... It's not the full story. He could well have history.

**pentaxus** · 08-13-2015, 08:36 PM

I live in the area and last week someone was taking pictures of a naked seven year old girl at one of the beach showers. It could be someone being extra sensitive, it could be someone being extra politically correct (when I managed a camera store in Santa Cruz I had an employee who felt that naked toddler bathtub pictures were inappropriate and a competing store had an employee refuse to print a photo of a woman in a bikini laying on a car) or it could be that we only know part of the story. Even here there is sketchy information.

**UncleVanya** · 08-13-2015, 08:53 PM

Originally posted by pentaxus

I live in the area and last week someone was taking pictures of a naked seven year old girl at one of the beach showers. It could be someone being extra sensitive, it could be someone being extra politically correct (when I managed a camera store in Santa Cruz I had an employee who felt that naked toddler bathtub pictures were inappropriate and a competing store had an employee refuse to print a photo of a woman in a bikini laying on a car) or it could be that we only know part of the story. Even here there is sketchy information.

I saw that story on the naked 7 year old - odd to say the least. The whole story in this case makes little sense. Girl unaware of being photographed, man charged with annoying a minor. How do you annoy someone you haven't made aware that you are there? I think there is some confusion in the story writing that is making this seem like a different thing than it is. Hope it gets clearer - puts a chill on street photography in some ways at least as reported.

**geomez** · 08-13-2015, 09:30 PM

Need more input.

ZeljkoS · 08-14-2015, 12:31 AM

Originally posted by pentaxus

I had an employee who felt that naked toddler bathtub pictures were inappropriate and a competing store had an employee refuse to print a photo of a woman in a bikini laying on a car

I'm really surprised at this... I think 99% of parents in my country have a photo of their baby in a tub. It's perfectly normal, and people who think otherwise are not (normal). This is just my opinion of course.
For the second part, woman in a bikini laying on a car... that employee must be some religious fanatic or something. I don't get it

Zygonyx · 08-14-2015, 12:51 AM

Maybe the photog was nude

Na Horuk · 08-14-2015, 03:41 AM

Originally posted by Zygonyx

Maybe the photog was nude

lol now that might explain it!

But seriously, this is why I am so timid when I go into crowded places with my camera. Sometimes I get these almost shocked looks from people who assume I want to take a photo of them, just because i have a camera (not even necessarily pointed at a subject). And I really just want to loudly say "move out of my frame, ugly"
I realize its especially iffy if there are minors involved, but there is far too much fear in our society. Almost like there is a murderous predator hiding in every bush - and their weapon of choice is a camera.

08-13-2015, 04:15 PM	#1
osv Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: So Cal Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,080	Police: Man arrested at Capitola Beach for taking photos of girl CAPITOLA, Calif. —A Soquel man was arrested at Capitola Beach over the weekend on suspicion of taking photographs of a 15-year-old girl. Many families were at the beach enjoying sunny weather Sunday afternoon when a witness noticed a man photographing a girl without the girl's knowledge and called police. Police said they found the suspect and identified him as 58-year-old Bruce Eric Inman. "Inman admitted to his actions and was arrested," Capitola police said. Inman was booked into the Santa Cruz County Jail on charges of annoying a minor. He was released in lieu of $20,000 bail. Police: Man arrested at Capitola Beach for taking photos of girl \| Local News - KSBW Home

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08-13-2015, 04:47 PM	#2
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,472	And when did it become a crime to take photos in a public place? Or is there more to the story? People give away so much privacy online and then scream when someone takes a photo? I know the guy could be slime but motive isn't crime. What happens with the pictures after is important. Innocent posting of a scenic beach with a girl in it - or telephoto + photoshop = porn star shots... so fragile this world.

08-13-2015, 04:51 PM	#3
rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	Originally posted by osv without the girl's knowledge Originally posted by osv on charges of annoying a minor Doesn't compute, unless there is a different definition to "annoying" than mine.

08-13-2015, 05:01 PM	#4
MD Optofonik Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 962	The "police state" is real and it's in, "The Greatest Country In The World"™ If this guy was on the up and up and not objectifying this girl or approaching her in some untoward manner there are some serious problems with our culture. Last edited by MD Optofonik; 08-13-2015 at 05:11 PM.

08-13-2015, 05:18 PM	#5
Murfy Veteran Member Join Date: May 2014 Photos: Gallery Posts: 803	Originally posted by osv CAPITOLA, Calif. —A Soquel man was arrested at Capitola Beach over the weekend on suspicion of taking photographs of a 15-year-old girl. Many families were at the beach enjoying sunny weather Sunday afternoon when a witness noticed a man photographing a girl without the girl's knowledge and called police. Police said they found the suspect and identified him as 58-year-old Bruce Eric Inman. "Inman admitted to his actions and was arrested," Capitola police said. Inman was booked into the Santa Cruz County Jail on charges of annoying a minor. He was released in lieu of $20,000 bail. Police: Man arrested at Capitola Beach for taking photos of girl \| Local News - KSBW Home $20,000 bail? there has to be more to this story. That is like the bail for first degree assault

08-13-2015, 05:46 PM	#6
alamo5000 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 2,962	The code in question that he was arrested under specifically cites 'lewd' and 'sexually motivated' and several other things of that nature. It's classified as a sex crime so that should tell you all you need to know. It had to have pretty obvious sexual content of whatever he was doing to be able to arrest someone on those charges. Edit: "According to California Penal Code section 647.6, it is illegal to annoy or molest a child under the age of 18 while motivated by an unnatural sexual interest in the child."

08-13-2015, 06:07 PM	#7
MJSfoto1956 Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 1,305	sounds messed up to me. Hopefully there is more to this story. Otherwise photographers all over the world are in danger of "someone feeling annoyed" by what you are doing. M

08-13-2015, 06:20 PM - 2 Likes	#8
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Without seeing the police report or interviewing any of the witnesses it's a little difficult to judge the situation.

08-13-2015, 08:13 PM	#9
Steve.Ledger Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far North Qld Posts: 3,301	Media always goes for maximum outrage impact... It's not the full story. He could well have history.

08-13-2015, 08:36 PM	#10
pentaxus Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 1,320	I live in the area and last week someone was taking pictures of a naked seven year old girl at one of the beach showers. It could be someone being extra sensitive, it could be someone being extra politically correct (when I managed a camera store in Santa Cruz I had an employee who felt that naked toddler bathtub pictures were inappropriate and a competing store had an employee refuse to print a photo of a woman in a bikini laying on a car) or it could be that we only know part of the story. Even here there is sketchy information.

08-13-2015, 08:53 PM	#11
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,472	Originally posted by pentaxus I live in the area and last week someone was taking pictures of a naked seven year old girl at one of the beach showers. It could be someone being extra sensitive, it could be someone being extra politically correct (when I managed a camera store in Santa Cruz I had an employee who felt that naked toddler bathtub pictures were inappropriate and a competing store had an employee refuse to print a photo of a woman in a bikini laying on a car) or it could be that we only know part of the story. Even here there is sketchy information. I saw that story on the naked 7 year old - odd to say the least. The whole story in this case makes little sense. Girl unaware of being photographed, man charged with annoying a minor. How do you annoy someone you haven't made aware that you are there? I think there is some confusion in the story writing that is making this seem like a different thing than it is. Hope it gets clearer - puts a chill on street photography in some ways at least as reported.

08-13-2015, 09:30 PM	#12
geomez Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Roanoke, Virginia, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,760	Need more input.

08-14-2015, 12:31 AM	#13
ZeljkoS Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 421	Originally posted by pentaxus I had an employee who felt that naked toddler bathtub pictures were inappropriate and a competing store had an employee refuse to print a photo of a woman in a bikini laying on a car I'm really surprised at this... I think 99% of parents in my country have a photo of their baby in a tub. It's perfectly normal, and people who think otherwise are not (normal). This is just my opinion of course. For the second part, woman in a bikini laying on a car... that employee must be some religious fanatic or something. I don't get it

08-14-2015, 12:51 AM	#14
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	Maybe the photog was nude

08-14-2015, 03:41 AM	#15
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Originally posted by Zygonyx Maybe the photog was nude lol now that might explain it! But seriously, this is why I am so timid when I go into crowded places with my camera. Sometimes I get these almost shocked looks from people who assume I want to take a photo of them, just because i have a camera (not even necessarily pointed at a subject). And I really just want to loudly say "move out of my frame, ugly" I realize its especially iffy if there are minors involved, but there is far too much fear in our society. Almost like there is a murderous predator hiding in every bush - and their weapon of choice is a camera.