Vandalism Hits Flock Cameras Across States

Vandalism of Flock Safety cameras occurred across Florida, South Carolina and Missouri, involving decoy devices, direct attacks, and ongoing investigations. In Oviedo, Florida, Evan Meyer was charged with three felonies after cutting down a decoy 3D-printed Flock camera used to catch vandals. In Edgemoor, South Carolina, three 19-year-olds from York County—James Ryerson, Samuel Carlisle and Blaze Fuller—were arrested for cutting down cameras; the incident is linked to earlier vandalism of automated license plate reader cameras in Pageland. Damages at Edgemoor were estimated above $5,000, with charges including criminal conspiracy and malicious injury to property. In De Soto, Missouri, vandals damaged a camera pole near the athletic complex; the camera has been repaired and no arrests announced. The incidents amplify ongoing debates over mass surveillance, privacy concerns, and deterrence tactics, including decoys and police response.