Monday, October 22, 2007

Landlord accused of eavesdropping on tenants

NY - A landlord has been arrested after being accused of placing an eavesdropping device under the kitchen cabinets of two tenants he was trying to evict, Suffolk County police said Monday.

John Gordon, 48, bought the mini electronic transmitter on the Internet and installed it when the tenants were not home, police said.

Gordon, who has another apartment in the house, was arrested Sunday and charged with burglary and eavesdropping. (more) (more)