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Florida prosecutors cut felony charges to misdemeanors in fake Flock camera case

Evan Meyer, 24, initially faced three felony charges after destroying what he believed was a real Flock surveillance camera in Oviedo, Florida, but which turned out to be a 3D-printed decoy set up by police in a sting operation. An assistant state attorney's filing this week reduced the charges to two second-degree misdemeanors plus a petty theft count, after determining the actual damage totaled $200 or less.

techspot.com · 2026-09-16

Oviedo, Florida police charge man with felonies for destroying a fake Flock decoy camera

Police in Oviedo, Florida arrested 24-year-old Evan Meyer and charged him with three felonies after he destroyed what he believed was a real Flock surveillance camera. In reality, the camera was a 3D-printed decoy set up as part of a sting operation targeting people who vandalize the AI-powered license plate readers. Mayor Megan Sladek said she was unaware of the decoy operation and acknowledged the charges are controversial, especially as the city council is weighing whether to end its Flock contract.

techspot.com · 2026-08-26