WCLU Radio reported that Glasgow police arrested Austin Carroll, 50, on Sunday after a Flock Safety camera flagged a stolen vehicle entering the city. Carroll was charged with receiving stolen property, possession of marijuana and operating on a suspended or revoked license.
What happened in Glasgow?
- Police received the camera notification around 12:12 p.m. Sunday. It reported that a stolen vehicle was entering city limits.
- Officer Matthew Rishkofski spotted the vehicle at N.L. Rogers Wells Boulevard and Happy Valley Road and confirmed it was stolen.
- He started a traffic stop in the parking lot of Freddy's restaurant.
- Police identified Carroll as the vehicle's operator. Police say Carroll gave conflicting stories after officers read him his Miranda rights.
Carroll was taken to the Barren County Detention Center. He was still there Monday afternoon on a $2,500 cash bond, according to the jail website.
How did the camera fit in?
The camera sent the alert, and an officer then checked the vehicle before the stop. Officer Rishkofski confirmed the vehicle was stolen before pulling it over. For background on how these alerts work, see how plate readers work.
Does this change anything for drivers?
Nothing in this case points to a change in how Glasgow uses its cameras. No new policy, contract decision or council vote is mentioned. Cameras run by a neighboring city, the county, the state, a business or an HOA are not affected by this case. The police account does not say how many other alerts Glasgow's cameras have produced.
What happens next?
Carroll's initial court appearance is set for Nov. 2 at 1 p.m., according to the jail website. Residents who want to know where readers are in their area can check the camera map. Useful questions for city officials include how many alerts led to stops, who can search camera data and whether the agency's records are published. Published transparency records for agencies are listed on the agencies page.