Flock camera helps police arrest fatal hit-and-run suspect
By The BriefBrief
St. Petersburg police said a Flock automated license plate reader helped locate a suspect in a fatal hit-and-run. Officers credited the system with identifying and tracking the vehicle, leading to the arrest.
WHO:St. Petersburg Police Department; the hit-and-run suspect
WHAT:Police used Flock license plate readers to locate and arrest a suspect tied to a fatal hit-and-run.
WHEN:Reported Sep 4, 2026 at 10:27 AM ET
WHERE:St. Petersburg, Florida
WHY:No specific cause was reported beyond the event itself.
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