Spokane Judge Sentenced Stalker to Home Monitoring
Bart Adams received nine months of electronic monitoring after a jury found he used cameras to track his estranged wife.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Sex Crimes
A Spokane judge sentenced Bart Adams to nine months of electronic home monitoring for stalking his estranged wife. A jury determined that Adams illegally monitored his wife and children using linked security cameras.
Why it matters
The case highlights the dangerous intersection of smart home technology and domestic violence. Law enforcement recovered hours of surveillance footage from the defendant's phone after he linked the home's cameras to his Roku TV.
The court sentenced Bart Adams to 9 months of electronic home monitoring, falling within the 6 to 12-month sentencing range. The investigation included a search warrant that confirmed the defendant's access to surveillance footage.
The players
Bart Adams
The defendant was convicted of stalking his estranged wife by monitoring her home security system.
Breean Beggs
The judge presided over the criminal case in Spokane and issued the sentencing order for the defendant.
The details
Adams was found guilty of stalking after he linked his estranged wife's security cameras to his own Roku TV to watch her and their children. While the defendant claimed he was only checking on his children, he was charged following his wife's report of domestic violence and the subsequent issuance of a protection order.
Timeline
Bart Adams and his wife lived together until late 2023.
Adams revealed his surveillance operation to law enforcement in January 2025.
The court sentenced Bart Adams in October 2026.
Legal Context
This case follows the documented trend where 81% of women stalked by partners face physical assault, underscoring the severity of such behavior. It reflects broader legal efforts in Spokane to address domestic violence facilitated by modern home technology.
Residents in the Spokane area are reminded that protection orders are primary tools for safety in domestic violence situations. Local authorities encourage victims to secure their digital devices and report any unauthorized access to home security systems.
The takeaway
Digital security settings should be regularly audited, especially when living situations change. Victims of domestic surveillance should immediately contact local law enforcement to document unauthorized access.
Further reading
For additional context on local judicial processes regarding domestic safety, visit the Spokane Sex Crimes section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Spokesman Review.
