OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (WATE) — The indictment against a former Oak Ridge Police Department officer reveals new information about the allegations that led to 23 counts of official misconduct.
District Attorney General Dave Clark shared that Zachary Gauthier, 34, was indicted by a grand jury on 23 counts of official misconduct on July 1. Clark explained that the investigation into Gauthier began after complaints were made within the Oak Ridge Police Department.
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According to the indictments, Gauthier is accused of accessing a mobile data terminal, Accurint, a system used to help law enforcement identify people, locations, and other assets, as well as the State Link System and Flock system for personal use. The indictment does not clarify how the systems were reportedly misused.
The indictment listed dates for each alleged offense, with 18 of the counts relating to the use of the Flock System for personal use. The first accused misuse of the license plate reader system reportedly happened on February 25, 2025. The indictments allege that Gauthier used the Flock system for personal use once on March 12, 10 times on March 14, one time on March 15, and three times on March 16…