Deputy Accused of Photographing Nude Prisoners with iPhone

On March 31, 2026, the Bucks County District Attorney's Office received a complaint from the local sheriff's office regarding Deputy Sheriff Ryan Gaffney. The complaint alleged that Gaffney had used his personal iPhone to take photographs of nude prisoners he encountered during his duties. These images were reportedly then shared with "several female civilian employees inside the Sheriff's Office."

The primary accusation stems from an incident on the morning of January 30, 2026, involving a man experiencing a mental health crisis. Five uniformed deputies responded to the man's residence, where he was found naked from the waist down and had just been convinced to put on pants. While the complaint does not explicitly state that the photographs were taken during this specific incident, it is presented as a key example of Gaffney's alleged misconduct.

Further details emerged from the investigation, indicating that other body cameras worn by deputies at the scene captured Gaffney's actions. These recordings reportedly show Gaffney covering his body camera lens with his hand while allegedly taking the unauthorized photographs with his iPhone. The investigation is ongoing, with the District Attorney's Office reviewing the evidence to determine appropriate charges against Deputy Gaffney.