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3 men arrested for cutting down and burning Flock cameras, authorities say
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Connor Lomis, Jordan Gartner , as published by Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· August 27, 2026
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Key points The damage is estimated to exceed $5,000. Further details about the incident and the charges against the men are available from the source, including the events that led to their arrest in South Carolina.
From Edgemoor, S.C.: Three nineteen-year-old men face charges related to damaging surveillance equipment. The damage is estimated to exceed $5,000. An investigation began after two cameras suddenly stopped working. Authorities reportedly found that the cameras had been intentionally destroyed, with some parts burned.
The men allegedly worked together to cause the damage, with two of them directly involved in sawing down and destroying the equipment. One is accused of having an unspoken agreement to help with the destruction.
Further details about the incident and the charges against the men are available from the source, including the events that led to their arrest in South Carolina.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 27, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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