Deputy Charged After Body‑Cam Footage Shows iPhone Photo of Nude Detainee
Originally published Jul 20, 2026
By Nate Anderson · Ars Technica
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Key points
- Deputy Ryan Gaffney allegedly photographed nude prisoners with his iPhone.
- Body‑cam footage shows him covering his camera lens while using the phone.
- A warrant search found the images on his device and evidence of sharing them.
Bucks County Deputy Sheriff Ryan Gaffney has been charged with oppression and obstruction after investigators determined he used his personal iPhone to photograph a naked detainee during an arrest on January 30, 2026. Witnesses reported the deputy showing the images to female civilian staff members, and a warrant search of his phone uncovered the photos and evidence that they were shared with multiple contacts.
Body‑camera logs revealed Gaffney deliberately covered his camera lens while handling the iPhone, and footage from other officers captured him pointing the phone at the detainee. The investigation led to a judicial warrant, a subsequent phone search, and the deputy’s voluntary interview with the sheriff's office.
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