Says cooperating with law enforcement
Stonecrop Gardens in Philipstown said on Tuesday (May 7) that it is “fully cooperating” with law enforcement officials following the arrest of a former employee accused of secretly filming girls in 2018 and 2019 as they used a public restroom.
Stonecrop said in a statement that it has fired John Towers, 54, of Mahopac. “Our No. 1 priority is ensuring the safety and privacy of our staff and the public who visit our beautiful gardens,” it said.
A criminal complaint filed in federal court accuses Towers of making more than 800 hidden-camera videos that also captured women inside stalls as they used the toilet. He was arrested and arraigned April 18 and released on a $200,000 bond until his next court date, scheduled for Wednesday (May 15).
