Man who faced three felonies for destroying a fake Flock camera has charges reduced to misdemeanors

Evan Meyer, a 24-year-old man, faced three felony charges for destroying a 3D-printed decoy of a Flock surveillance camera. Meyer believed he was dismantling a genuine Flock camera, which has faced increasing criticism due to the company's actions. However, the decoy was made of 3D-printed materials and had a value significantly lower than a real Flock camera.

Florida police have since reduced Meyer's charges to misdemeanors, specifically second-degree misdemeanors for criminal mischief causing under $200 in damage and petty theft involving property worth less than $750. The reduction in charges comes as the police department admits to the controversial decoy operation and the toxicity of Flock cameras' reputation.