Documented Incident
Texas officer charged with misusing Flock cameras and stalking a woman over five months
First reported: August 23, 2026 · 2 sources
Court documents in Fort Bend County, Texas allege that Sergio Rodriguez, a law enforcement officer, used Flock license plate reader access to track a woman's location from November 2024 to April 2025. He is charged with misuse of official information and stalking, and charging documents also allege he placed a tracking device on her vehicle. ABC13 reported it was still working to confirm which agency employed Rodriguez, whether he remains employed, and what relationship he had with the woman. The allegations have not been tested in court.
The case adds to a growing set of Texas allegations that officers used ALPR networks for personal purposes, raising questions about whether audit logs and search-justification requirements are sufficient to detect misuse before it becomes a criminal matter.
Key facts
- Charges: misuse of official information and stalking; charging documents also allege a tracking device was placed on the woman's vehicle
- Alleged period of Flock searches: November 2024 through April 2025
- Other Southeast Texas agencies with reported Flock misuse inquiries include Baytown, Pasadena, Deer Park, and the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office
- Flock announced platform changes earlier in the month, including flagging of unusual or repeated searches and a requirement to enter a case or records number before searching
- Rodriguez's employing agency and current employment status were unconfirmed at publication
Sources
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- Officer accused of misusing Flock cameras, allegedly to stalk woman, court documents show (ABC13 Houston, August 23, 2026)
- Officer accused of misusing Flock cameras, allegedly to stalk woman, court documents show (Newsbreak, August 23, 2026)
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Updated August 24, 2026. Corrections: blockflock@bytebunny.io. See all documented incidents or search the full article archive.