Two-day Jeopardy!<\/em><\/a> champion Philip Joseph \u201cJoey\u201d DeSena, who appeared on the long-running game show last November,<\/a> was arrested on Monday, December 1, on two felony \u201cpeeping\u201d charges.<\/p>\n According to MyFox8.com<\/em><\/a>, citing a warrant filed by the Currituck County Sheriff\u2019s Office in North Carolina, DeSena is accused of installing cameras in a victim\u2019s bedroom and bathroom on October 10, 2025. The 43-year-old development engineer from Raleigh was taken into custody last Monday. He was not given bond.<\/p>\n A probable cause hearing for Desena\u2019s case is scheduled for Wednesday, December 10.<\/p>\n DeSena first appeared on Jeopardy!<\/em> on November 11, 2024, winning his episode with $17,487. His debut episode featured the controversial second and third-place tie<\/a>, with both his opponents finishing on $1 after going all-in. The ruling to decide the second and third consolation prizes caused a split reaction among viewers.<\/p>\n The North Carolina native went on to become a two-day champion, winning his second episode on November 12, 2024, bringing his overall total to $44,698.<\/p>\n Wake County Sheriff\u2019s Office<\/p>\n<\/div>\n He was defeated in his third game, but returned on January 16, 2025, for the Champions Wildcard tournament, competing for a spot in the 2025 Tournament of Champions. DeSena made it to the semi-finals but was ultimately defeated by fan favorite Drew Goins and Jen Feldman.<\/p>\n While his episodes aired, DeSena often shared his thoughts<\/a> on the Jeopardy!<\/em> Reddit forum.<\/a> In one post, he revealed the \u201cLorelai\u201d he wrote on one of his Final Jeopardy! answers was a shout-out to his then-four-month-old daughter \u201cso that she might see it years in the future and smile.\u201d<\/p>\n