Police: license‑plate reader data helped identify suspects in multiple drive‑by shootings

Aug 11, 2025

Police briefed the council on a series of drive‑by shootings; officers said license‑plate‑reader hits and multi‑agency search warrants led to the arrest of an 18‑year‑old and recovery of two firearms believed linked to the incidents.

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Police Chief Hartnell told the council that investigators pieced together several overnight drive‑by shootings using surveillance and license‑plate‑reader data, leading to an arrest and the recovery of two firearms believed to be used in the incidents.

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