Coverage dated October 19, 2026

Vidalia police investigation: Ex-sergeant charged with misusing Flock system

Headline from Fox5 Atlanta

A former Vidalia Police Department sergeant faces criminal charges after state investigators said he repeatedly misused a law enforcement license plate reader system for personal reasons. Vidalia police investigation The Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested 37-year-old Santonio Wilcher of Lyons …

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  1. WSAV-TV

    GBI: Vidalia sergeant arrested for misuse of Flock system (opens WSAV-TV)

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    WSAV-TV's feed description

    Thirty-seven-year-old Santonio Wilcher was charged with two counts of misuse of a license plate reader system and violation of oath of office. Wilcher is no longer employed with the VPD.

  2. Fox5 Atlanta

    Vidalia police investigation: Ex-sergeant charged with misusing Flock system (opens Fox5 Atlanta)

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    Fox5 Atlanta's feed description

    A former Vidalia Police Department sergeant faces criminal charges after state investigators said he repeatedly misused a law enforcement license plate reader system for personal reasons. Vidalia police investigation The Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested 37-year-old Santonio Wilcher of Lyons …

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