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In a statement Tuesday, July 26, the Midway Fire Department in Colonie announced that it was aware of the charges against Lieutenant Kevin Hart, age 25.
“Kevin has been suspended from all fire department activities until further notice,” the department said.
The Midway Fire Department is a volunteer organization and the firefighters are not town employees.
Colonie Police arrested Hart on Thursday, July 21 after investigators determined that he had followed multiple women inside the Target on Central Avenue the week prior.
He used his cell phone to take photos or videos up the skirt of at least one woman, according to police.
After obtaining warrants, police searched Hart's home and seized several electronic devices to determine whether there are more victims, police said.
Hart was arraigned in the Town of Colonie Justice Court on charges of felony unlawful surveillance, along with endangering the welfare of a child and public lewdness, both misdemeanors.
He was later released on his own recognizance.
According to his public Facebook profile, Hart is a volunteer lieutenant and EMT with the Midway Fire Department. He also listed his occupation as a truck driver at S.M. Gallivan LLC, located in Watervliet.
Police said the investigation is still ongoing and urged anyone with information to contact Colonie Police at 518-783-2754.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted on the Capital Region Crime Stoppers website.
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