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Katy Officer Charged for Misusing Flock License Readers

8/27/2026

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Zahir Arrested

U.S. officers were arrested for misusing Flock license-plate readers to stalk ex-partners.
Officer Asad Zahir performed 2,048 Flock searches Jan-May 2026, including 241 after an April 17 order.
Zahir faces five counts of official misconduct and five counts of fourth-degree unlawful computer access.
Former Katy Officer Sergio Rodriguez faces third-degree felony stalking.
A judge barred Katy Officer Sergio Rodriguez from databases, trackers, and contacting the victim, imposing $15,000 bond per charge.

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Hughes Arrested

U.S. Marshals Service Violent Offender Task Force arrested Zymire Hughes, 22, in Las Vegas on Aug. 25.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said the warrant stems from felony and misdemeanor assault charges after a jogger was threatened.
Capt. Jason Smith reported Hughes approached a dozen people, filmed the attacks, and posted them on TikTok.
After fleeing, Hughes boarded a Route 33 bus at 5:35 a.m., returned to his Philadelphia apartment, then flew to Orlando.

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Zahir Arrested

U.S. officers were arrested for misusing Flock license-plate readers to stalk ex-partners.
Officer Asad Zahir performed 2,048 Flock searches Jan-May 2026, including 241 after an April 17 order.
Zahir faces five counts of official misconduct and five counts of fourth-degree unlawful computer access.
Former Katy Officer Sergio Rodriguez faces third-degree felony stalking.
A judge barred Katy Officer Sergio Rodriguez from databases, trackers, and contacting the victim, imposing $15,000 bond per charge.

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