Additional Charges Filed in TJ Maxx Dressing Room Camera Investigation

MACHESNEY PARK – A former TJ Maxx store manager in Machesney Park faces additional charges after investigators identified more victims in a case involving a video camera found inside a women’s dressing room. Winnebago County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the store at 1009 West Lane Road on Feb. 28 after a customer reported finding the camera. Jeffrey L. Wallin was initially charged March 4 with unauthorized video recording and live video transmission, along with obstructing justice and destruction of evidence. After reviewing electronic evidence and receiving additional information, detectives identified more victims. The Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s Office authorized five counts of unauthorized video recording involving victims under 18, four additional counts of unauthorized video recording and live video transmission, one count of obstructing justice and destruction of evidence, and one count of burglary. Wallin was booked into the Winnebago County Jail Wednesday on the additional charges.