Man Accused of Masturbating Outside Windows in St. Petersburg Arrested

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 - 5:02 pm

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On Tuesday, August 5, 2025, St. Petersburg Police Detectives arrested 49-year-old William Michael Copher, for four counts of stalking and four counts of voyeurism involving five different women.

Detectives say Copher traveled from his home in Palmetto to St. Petersburg to stand outside victims’ bedroom windows and peer inside. In at least two cases, he was seen masturbating. He also delivered a package of sex toys to one victim and left notes.

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The Police Department received the first complaint on June 30th. Over the next few weeks, detectives connected various incidents and received additional tips that led them to investigate the suspect.

Detectives believe there could be additional victims.

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