Flock License Plate Reader Linked a San Diego Man to a Violent Crime—He Was Five Miles Away

A Flock automatic license plate reader mistakenly linked Hugo Parra to a violent crime in San Diego, leading to his false arrest. He was five miles away at the time.

- Parra was arrested based on a Flock hit and witness identification, but the camera captured his car in Old Town, not Golden Hill. - He spent nearly a month in jail before charges were dropped.

- Parra and the driver, Ariel Beltran, are suing the city for civil rights violations. - The case raises concerns about mass surveillance and false positives.

The incident underscores the risks of relying on automated surveillance without proper verification.