January 18, 2025 9:00 a.m.

An Azalea man has been arrested for first-degree counts of invasion of privacy and unlawful possession of a firearm suppressor.

Undersheriff Brad O’Dell of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said on Tuesday, January 14th, deputies responded to a report of hidden cameras placed inside of a private residence in the 14000 block of Upper Cow Creek Road in Azalea. O’Dell said the cameras were allegedly located in areas of the residence that afforded privacy to the residents and without their knowledge and consent.

On Wednesday, January 15th, detectives with DCSO took over the investigation and arrested 48-year-old Stephen Hughes of Azalea on two counts of invasion of privacy. During the execution of search warrants, detectives reportedly located several additional hidden cameras and a firearm suppressor that Hughes was not legally allowed to possess

Hughes was also charged with possession of a prohibited firearm. He was detained on $10,000 bail.