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Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office shuts down Flock camera system
4+ day, 24+ min ago (423+ words) Criminally Obsessed examines how the Lindsay Clancy trial could change the way we discuss postpartum treatments. President Donald Trump delivers the Presidential Keynote at the Republican National Committee's Midterm Convention in Dallas, Texas. CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — The Charlotte County…...
Bedford County sheriff speaks on Flock camera suspension, citing trust concerns
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (215+ words) President Donald Trump delivers the Presidential Keynote at the Republican National Committee's Midterm Convention in Dallas, Texas. BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — The debate over Flock cameras in Bedford County is not over after Sheriff Mike Miller suspended the county’s use…...
Southside lieutenant remembered for 29 years of law enforcement service
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (229+ words) AXTON, Va. (WSET) — Lieutenant Brian Lawson was remembered by family, friends and fellow law enforcement officers during his funeral at Freedom Baptist Church in Axton. A final ceremony was held at the Earles Family Cemetery in Axton, where loved ones…...
Lynchburg City Council debates flock camera resolutions again days after special meeting
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (266+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Days after Lynchburg City Council held a special meeting and voted to end its Flock contract, the council debated that resolution for over an hour during Tuesday night's meeting, tried to update it, and ultimately kept the…...
Lynchburg officer won’t face charges after accidental gunshot during arrest
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (252+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — A Lynchburg police officer will not face criminal charges after prosecutors determined he accidentally fired his gun while chasing a man during a July arrest. Commonwealth’s Attorney Bethany Harrison said Officer Tayler Larmie’s actions lacked the criminal…...
Lynchburg City Council to continue debate on when to remove Flock cameras
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (347+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Last week, the Lynchburg City Council voted to end its contract with Flock Safety, but the debate over when to remove the cameras will continue at the council’s meeting Tuesday night. The resolution, put forth by Councilor…...
ABC13 Exclusive: Flock camera use draws scrutiny over privacy, oversight and data access
1+ week, 6+ day ago (1279+ words) Va. (WSET) — It takes less than a second: A car passes a camera, a license plate is captured and that image can become a law enforcement lead. Supporters say Flock Automated License Plate Reader cameras, or ALPRs, can help police…...
Lynchburg City Council hears from residents, police on Flock camera use
2+ week, 4+ day ago (364+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The future use of Flock cameras was a hot topic at a Lynchburg City Council meeting on Tuesday. Public comment and three resolutions are on the table for council members to review ahead of next month’s meeting....
Lynchburg council members to introduce resolutions on Flock cameras after privacy concerns
2+ week, 5+ day ago (563+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Lynchburg City Council members Marty Misjuns and Chris Faraldi are set to introduce resolutions that both focus on the use of Flock cameras in Lynchburg. City Council first approved the use of Flock in a 4-3 vote in 2023. Both…...
Most wanted, most viewed: How social media is helping deputies make arrests
3+ week, 3+ day ago (263+ words) APPOMATTOX COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Every month, the Appomattox County Sheriff’s Office releases its most-wanted list, putting names and faces in front of the public and asking the community to help deputies track down people facing charges. Sheriff Robby Richardson says…...