Pest control tech accused of bugging woman's home

A Red Oak man has been charged in connection with an investigation into audio recording devices found in a 29-year-old woman's home.

Officers were called to the woman's home Monday morning after she discovered the recording.

According to Red Oak police, a thorough search of the victim's home revealed a second device in the woman's bedroom. Authorities said the devices did not record video.

She told police the only person that would have had access to her room was a pest control technician.

Police said a search warrant was obtained for Aaron T. Johnson's home, which authorities said is also the location of RMPKA Pest Control Services.

Authorities said Red Oak police officers and Montgomery County sheriff's deputies found several items similar to those in the victim's residence. Also seized were numerous computers, hard drives and other electronic devices.

During the investigation, police said, it was learned that Johnson had previously been convicted of a felony and was in possession of numerous firearms and ammunition, which were also seized.

Johnson, 38, of Red Oak, was charged with electronic and/or mechanical eavesdropping, a serious misdemeanor, and felon in possession of a firearm, which is a Class D felony.

Johnson was being held at the Montgomery County Jail on a $5,000 cash bond.

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Pest control tech accused of bugging woman's home