South Tampa Voyeur Arrested After Community Tips and Surveillance Footage Lead Police to Repeat Offender
In a case that highlights the power of community vigilance and the role of modern surveillance technology, Tampa Police have arrested a 37-year-old man caught on camera peering into the windows of a South Tampa residence late last month.
Kasey Pellage, who has lived in Hillsborough County for over two decades, was identified after surveillance footage from March 29 and 30 captured him outside a home near S. Lois Avenue and W. San Miguel Street, allegedly looking into the windows on two separate occasions.
The homeowner, a woman named Emma, told FOX 13 that she had installed security cameras just days earlier after sensing something was off.
“I was checking the camera, and he had just looked in my window,” she said. “Then I saw he was looking into my living room.”
The footage quickly made its rounds in the local media, and thanks to tips from concerned residents, Tampa police were able to identify Pellage as the suspect.
A Break in an Unrelated Investigation
The breakthrough came unexpectedly. Officers working a completely unrelated investigation near a construction site on April 6 noticed a man loitering. When they attempted to question him, he fled and refused to provide identification. He was subsequently arrested and charged with resisting officers without violence.
Once in custody, investigators positively identified him as the suspect in the South Tampa voyeurism case.
Repeat Behavior or Isolated Incident?
In his initial court appearance Tuesday, state prosecutors requested a higher-than-normal bond, citing “a pattern of behavior” involving the victim and Pellage’s criminal past. The judge agreed, setting bail at $6,000, a significant increase from the standard amount for the charges.
Pellage faces four criminal charges:
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Voyeurism
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Loitering or prowling
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Two counts of resisting an officer without violence
According to Pellage’s defense team, he is a longtime county resident, currently employed in pressure washing, earning about $1,000 per month. His parents reside in nearby Hernando County.
Law Enforcement Perspective
TPD spokesperson Eddy Durkin emphasized the importance of community involvement in the case.
“We had vigilant community members who saw the video that was shared by the media, and we received tips,” Durkin stated. “That’s what made the difference in identifying this individual.”
What Comes Next
As Pellage awaits further legal proceedings, police are urging other residents in the area to review their home surveillance systems for any unusual activity around the same dates. Authorities are not ruling out the possibility that there may be more victims.
This case serves as a stark reminder that even in well-established neighborhoods, vigilance matters. Cameras, community awareness, and quick reporting played a critical role in stopping a potential predator before things escalated further.
