Apache Junction officer accused of misusing Flock license plate reader resigned prior to firing: Docs

Documents released by Apache Junction Police on Aug. 18 revealed new details surrounding an improper use of the department's Flock license plate reader that ultimately led to an officer resigning from his post before he could be fired.

Colorado River cuts to raise Arizona water prices
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Experts say Arizona water prices will rise as cities prepare for coming federal cuts along the Colorado River. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen reports.

Map: Flock cameras targeted by vandals across US

Rising incidents of vandalism and law enforcement misuse connected to license plate readers are sparking alarm over how widespread the Flock cameras have become nationwide.

Police chief addresses license plate reader misuse
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Apache Junction Police Chief Michael Pooley speaks out after an officer misused automated license plate reader technology for personal reasons. FOX 10's Jacob Luthi reports.

AZ officer quits over license plate reader misuse
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An Apache Junction police officer has resigned, after an internal investigation found he had used automated license plate reader technology for personal reasons. FOX 10's Jacob Luthi reports.

AJPD looked into improper license plate reader use
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Police in Apache Junction say one of their officer improperly used license plate reader technology to track down a family member. A news conference has been scheduled to talk about the matter.

Arizona scrutiny grows over Flock Safety cameras, privacy concerns
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Pinal County and Chandler are discontinuing Flock Safety license plate readers amid growing debate over government surveillance and privacy rights in Arizona. FOX 10's Jacob Luthi gets reactions from residents. 

Arizona man uses truck to bend flock camera in Apache Junction

A Pinal County man used his work truck to bend a license plate-reader camera in Apache Junction over privacy concerns.

Pinal County man says he was arrested after tilting flock camera
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As cities across Arizona debate flock cameras— the license plate readers used to stop crime, one Arizona man took matters into his own hands. FOX 10's Jacob Luthi learns how he bent one of the poles, and got arrested for it. 

Bound with a ball gag and dumped in the desert, 17-year-old walks to Phoenix Chipotle for help

A teenager who met two Arizona men on a dating app ended up tied up in a hotel room and dumped in the desert. She kept walking until she reached a fast-food restaurant to dial 911.

Apache Junction house fire spreads to nearby brush

Firefighters responded to a house fire on Wednesday night near Canyon Street and Warner Drive in Apache Junction that spread to brush.

Registered sex offender among two brothers arrested in teen girl assault, kidnapping

Brothers Manuel and Patrick Sanchez face kidnapping and sex crime charges after a 13-year-old girl was held against her will. A neighbor shared video of a suspect vehicle being towed away.

Missing Arizona 13-year-old, suspect found after Turquoise Alert
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A 13-year-old girl who went missing from an Apache Junction Circle K was located safely in Globe. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz hears from police, who credit public tips and a Turquoise Alert for finding the teen.

Man in custody following Apache Junction stabbing

One person is in critical condition following a stabbing on May 28 near Lost Dutchman Boulevard and Warner Drive. Police say a man is in custody.