A 34-year-old Richmond resident was arrested in Daly City last week after an automated license plate reader system alerted Colma police to a stolen vehicle entering their jurisdiction, leading to the discovery of suspected methamphetamine, fentanyl, and drug paraphernalia during a subsequent search.
Cornelius Carlisle was taken into custody on June 5, 2025, at approximately 10:21 PM following what Colma Police describe as a “Felony Friday” incident that began when their Flock Safety Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) system detected a vehicle that had been reported stolen to the San Francisco Police Department the previous day. Officers located the vehicle in the 4700 block of Callan Avenue in Daly City and conducted a high-risk felony stop.
Advanced Technology Enables Swift Detection
The arrest highlights the growing effectiveness of automated license plate recognition technology in combating vehicle theft across the Bay Area. Flock Safety systems, which have been deployed by numerous Bay Area law enforcement agencies, automatically scan license plates and provide real-time alerts when stolen vehicles or vehicles associated with wanted individuals enter monitored areas, according to Campbell Police Department…