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Officer accused of misusing Flock cameras to track estranged ex-wife more than 700 times, police say
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Thaddeus Randazzo, Amanda Alvarado , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The officer's actions are said to have occurred while he was on and off duty. A police officer faces charges related to alleged misuse of technology.
A police officer faces charges related to alleged misuse of technology. He is accused of tracking his estranged ex-wife's vehicle. The officer claimed he was trying to keep track of his children when they were with her. However, an investigation found numerous searches for her license plate number.
The officer's actions are said to have occurred while he was on and off duty. Details of the investigation are available, including the number of times the officer allegedly searched for his ex-wife's vehicle.
Further information about the case and the charges against the officer can be found through other sources.
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Category: safety Published: August 18, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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