Man Charged with Felony for Allegedly Cutting Down License Plate Reading Camera in St. Cloud
An 18-year-old man has been charged with felony damage to property after allegedly admitting to cutting down a license plate reading camera in St. Cloud with a saw. Surveillance footage reportedly shows the suspect purchasing a saw blade and later…
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, August 13, 2026 —
ST. CLOUD – An 18-year-old man faces a felony charge for property damage after allegedly cutting down a license plate reading camera in St. Cloud. The suspect has reportedly admitted to using a saw to disable the device.
Surveillance footage is said to show the individual purchasing a saw blade before approaching the camera. The footage reportedly continues to show the suspect using the tool on the camera, resulting in it falling.
The incident highlights a growing trend of vandalism targeting license plate reading cameras, commonly known as “Flock cameras.” These cameras have become a subject of public debate, with some expressing concerns about privacy.
The specific charge against the 18-year-old is felony damage to property. Further details regarding the contractor responsible for the camera or any potential fines were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Ryan Pattee on kstp.com, see more information here.
