Barrow County investigator charged over Flock searches

What happened

A Barrow County Sheriff's Office investigator has been arrested and charged with allegedly misusing the agency's Flock license plate reader system. The charge follows an internal audit by the sheriff's office that found suspicious searches conducted through the system.

Flock license plate readers collect and search vehicle-location data. The allegation in this case concerns how an investigator used the agency's access to that system.

What the audit found

The internal review identified searches that raised concerns within the sheriff's office. The review led to the investigator's arrest and criminal charge.

The charge is an allegation, not a finding of guilt. A court process will determine how the case proceeds.

What to watch next

The next significant records in the case will be the charging documents and any court decisions. The sheriff's office's handling of the internal audit and its use of the Flock system may also receive further attention.

The case puts the agency's license plate reader access at the center of the investigation. The arrest and charge mark the public action taken after the internal review identified suspicious searches.