A Macomb County teacher is accused of disguising a camera as a phone charger to film children in the bathroom of his Oakland County home.
Martin Waskowski, who has taught at Pleasantview Elementary School for three years, was arrested on Dec. 3, 2025.
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According to a federal criminal complaint, border patrol agents at a port of entry in Vermont identified Waskowski as a suspect during a law enforcement records check while he was re-entering the U.S. from Canada.
Agents found several photos and videos on his cellphone depicting prepubescent boys engaged in sexual acts with adult men.
Following his arrest, Michigan State Police searched Waskowski’s home on Dec. 5, uncovering multiple devices, including computers, hard drives and an iPad.
Federal agents said they found an external hard drive that contained several thousand files of child pornography.
He allegedly admitted to federal authorities that he recorded a 12-year-old boy’s genitalia using a hidden camera in a bathroom at his house in Royal Oak.
During the search on Dec. 5, authorities found a hidden camera disguised as a magnetic phone charging block.
According to court documents, Waskowski is a fourth-grade teacher and has been working in the education field for about 10 years.
Waskowski is facing federal charges of sexual exploitation of children and attempt and possession of child pornography.
Eastpointe Community Schools placed Waskowski on administrative leave pending the investigation’s outcome.
The school district released the following statement after his arrest:
Eastpointe Community Schools was notified on Friday, December 5, 2025, by the Michigan State Police and the Department of Homeland Security that a Pleasantview teacher had been arrested out of state on December 3, 2025, and charged with possession and transportation of child exploitation materials. Prior to this formal notification, the District had no knowledge of, nor had it received any allegations related to, this individual.
Upon receiving this information, the District took immediate action and placed Pleasantview Elementary teacher Martin Waskowski on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation. As with all criminal proceedings, a charge is an allegation; the individual is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. However, the safety and well-being of our students is our highest priority. We take this matter extremely seriously, and regardless of the outcome of the criminal investigation, the District will continue to act in the best interest of children at all times.
Mr. Waskowski has been employed with Eastpointe Community Schools at Pleasantview for three school years. A long-term substitute teacher has been assigned to the classroom to ensure continuity of instruction and minimize any disruption to students’ learning.
The District is cooperating fully with the agencies involved in the investigation. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) has established a dedicated email for parents or guardians to report any concerning behavior. School social workers are also available to support students who may have questions or concerns.
For tips or information related to this matter, please email: HSI-Waskowski-Investigation@hsi.dhs.gov
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