Officer Arrested for Tracking Ex-Wife | Greenville News

Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Aug 6, 2026 · 1m

A North Carolina police officer got arrested for misusing the department’s license plate reader system — 31 times, off-duty and on, to track her boyfriend’s ex-wife. Facing misdemeanor charges, she posted bail and has a court date in August. This isn’t an isolated case: other officers are under scrutiny too. While the tech remains vital for crime-solving, its misuse sparks privacy concerns and erodes public trust — especially when sworn officers break that trust. Another officer was arrested just weeks ago for sharing Flock data in a drug case. It’s a stark reminder: powerful tools mean…