Minneapolis 'extreme risk' peeping suspect hit with 4 new felony cases
John Searle, 55, now faces four additional felony charges tied to peeping incidents in Minneapolis' Como neighborhood, prosecutors said, and he is not currently in custody.[1]
Prosecutors describe Searle as an "extreme risk" to public safety.[1] He is not in custody after posting bond on an earlier case, officials said.[1] One victim's post on the neighborhood site Nextdoor prompted at least five other people to report similar encounters, helping investigators expand their cases.[1]
Prosecutors allege Searle has been peeping on women for decades, with behavior dating back to at least 1995.[1] The new charges tie to incidents reported in 2023 and 2024 in the Como neighborhood.[1] Investigators are also examining reports from Marcy-Holmes near the University of Minnesota.[1]
Prosecutors warned additional charges are likely as more people come forward.[1] Investigations into peeping reports in both neighborhoods remain active.[1]
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- John Searle, 55, now faces four more felony charges tied to 2023–2024 peeping incidents in Minneapolis’ Como neighborhood.
- Prosecutors describe Searle as an 'extreme risk' to public safety, but he is not currently in custody after posting bond in an earlier case.
- One victim’s Nextdoor post led at least five additional people to report similar encounters, helping investigators build more cases.
- Prosecutors allege Searle has been peeping on women for decades, with behavior dating back to at least 1995.
- Additional charges are likely as investigations continue into peeping reports in the Como and Marcy-Holmes neighborhoods near the University of Minnesota.
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