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Two men arrested for tearing down Flock camera in Lafayette

Posted on 8/5/26 at 4:13 pm
Posted by BitBuster
Lafayette
Member since Dec 2017
1940 posts
Posted on 8/5/26 at 4:13 pm
As reported by KLFY

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LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Two men have been arrested in connection with the disabling of a Flock camera in Lafayette on Thursday, authorities said. Lance Jones, 33, and Marvell Harris, 24, both of Lafayette are each charged with one count of damage to property with intent to defraud. The two men are accused of tearing down a Flock camera Thursday evening from the 300 block of East Verot School Road. Police said both were identified using footage taken by the camera. Flock cameras are AI-enabled automated license plate readers that log the location, description and tags of passing vehicles into a searchable database.

Harris was arrested Tuesday afternoon and has been released on $2,500 bond. Jones was arrested Wednesday and is being held in the Lafayette Parish jail on $10,000 bond.


It was bound to happen sooner or later. Fools didn't realize the cameras could ID them.
Posted by ProjectP2294
West St. Louis County
Member since May 2007
79564 posts
Posted on 8/5/26 at 4:14 pm to
Patriots
Posted by Roy Curado
Member since Jul 2021
1717 posts
Posted on 8/5/26 at 4:15 pm to
Losers

I know multiple law enforcement operators that have used Flock to apprehend child predators, murderers, rapists, and other awful criminals. In some of these cases, Flock was the sole lead investigative component that lead to the apprehension.

The solution to the little abuse of Flock cameras by a few bad apples is more guardrails, audits, and consequences for the officers that do misuse it, not completely take it away to allow sex offenders to get away with their heinous crimes.

By advocating for the complete removal of Flock, you are also saying that you do not care when law enforcement caught that one child predator. Really sick logic here.
This post was edited on 8/5/26 at 5:31 pm
Posted by ZZTOP
Member since Jul 2026
110 posts
Posted on 8/5/26 at 4:16 pm to
Not Guilty
Posted by JerryTheKingBawler
South of Memphis
Member since Jan 2023
9251 posts
Posted on 8/5/26 at 4:19 pm to
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Two Patriots arrested for tearing down Flock camera in Lafayette

FIFY
Posted by Bullfrog
Running Through the Wet Grass
Member since Jul 2010
61719 posts
Posted on 8/5/26 at 4:20 pm to
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that log the location, description and tags of passing vehicles into a searchable database.
and bumper stickers, Bluetooth ID of vehicle, Bluetooth ID’s of active devices, WiFi ID, cellular phone number, and phone name.

Mostly people are hitting them
With paintball guns, which is illegal and should not be done.
Posted by Beessnax
Member since Nov 2015
11384 posts
Posted on 8/5/26 at 4:23 pm to
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Mostly people are hitting them
With paintball guns, which is illegal and should not be done.


Should be using shot guns instead
Posted by Cycledude
Member since Jul 2018
2360 posts
Posted on 8/5/26 at 4:24 pm to
We have license plate readers on all entrances/ exits to my neighborhood. Five in all. They have helped with catching thieves. I’m glad we have them.
Posted by Pledge
Professional Baw
Member since Sep 2015
1265 posts
Posted on 8/5/26 at 4:27 pm to
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We have license plate readers on all entrances/ exits to my neighborhood. Five in all. They have helped with catching thieves. I’m glad we have them.

quote:

Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.

Posted by TigersnJeeps
FL Panhandle
Member since Jan 2021
2907 posts
Posted on 8/5/26 at 4:29 pm to
Are these features on all or most Flock cameras? Do they have to be enabled by the contracting organization - like a subscription?

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and bumper stickers, Bluetooth ID of vehicle, Bluetooth ID’s of active devices, WiFi ID, cellular phone number, and phone name.
Posted by Lark225
Member since Mar 2019
1803 posts
Posted on 8/5/26 at 4:29 pm to
Name of the jail and parish so I can make arrangements for their bail please?
Posted by olehickory1767
Member since Dec 2024
180 posts
Posted on 8/5/26 at 4:31 pm to
frick Flock. That is all.
Posted by Btrtigerfan
Disgruntled employee
Member since Dec 2007
24156 posts
Posted on 8/5/26 at 4:31 pm to
Posted by Bourbon Bebe
Member since Oct 2023
349 posts
Posted on 8/5/26 at 4:33 pm to
And what happens to the thieves after they are caught?

They are out in less than 24 hours to go out and do it again. Yet, you are giving up your privacy for it.
Posted by ZZTOP
Member since Jul 2026
110 posts
Posted on 8/5/26 at 4:40 pm to
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We have license plate readers on all entrances/ exits to my neighborhood. Five in all. They have helped with catching thieves. I’m glad we have them.


Would you also be glad to have police cameras inside your home?
That way if someone breaks in your house the cops will already be watching and be right there to save you.
I mean if it saves 1 life, right?
Posted by fightin tigers
Downtown Prairieville
Member since Mar 2008
79561 posts
Posted on 8/5/26 at 4:44 pm to
They have a gofundme for their bail?
Posted by Tiger985
Member since Nov 2006
7757 posts
Posted on 8/5/26 at 4:45 pm to
quote:

We have license plate readers on all entrances/ exits to my neighborhood. Five in all. They have helped with catching thieves. I’m glad we have them.


What's the name of this prison you live in?

I hope you are trolling.
Posted by MikeBRLA
Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2005
17236 posts
Posted on 8/5/26 at 4:48 pm to
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They are out in less than 24 hours to go out and do it again. Yet, you are giving up your privacy for it.


Privacy? This was in public where there is no explanation of privacy.
Posted by junkfunky
Member since Jan 2011
36610 posts
Posted on 8/5/26 at 4:55 pm to
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Police said both were identified using footage taken by the camera


Amateurs

ETA: I can't spell for shite.
This post was edited on 8/5/26 at 4:59 pm
Posted by weagle1999
Member since May 2025
3602 posts
Posted on 8/5/26 at 4:56 pm to
Heroes.
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