Crime & Safety
Oakland County, MI Shooting Oct. 21: Camera Leads to Arrest
Pontiac, MI – A 27 year old Pontiac man faces multiple felony charges after investigators used license plate recognition technology to identify and arrest a suspect in connection with an early morning
By Caleb Mercer · 2026-10-21T20:31:08.241Z
Pontiac, MI – A 27 year old Pontiac man faces multiple felony charges after investigators used license plate recognition technology to identify and arrest a suspect in connection with an early morning shooting that allegedly followed a domestic dispute.
According to the Oakland County Sheriff 's Office, deputies responded to reports of gunfire and a vehicle crash at approximately 1:37 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, in the 700 block of East Beverly Avenue in Pontiac.
Surveillance Cameras Help Identify Suspect
Investigators determined that a man had allegedly fired multiple shots into the ground near a vehicle occupied by a woman before both vehicles left the scene.
Detectives reviewed residential surveillance footage and identified several distinctive features of the suspected vehicle, including markings on the driver's side doors, a rear spoiler and a front license plate.
Using the Flock license plate recognition camera system, investigators located a vehicle matching those characteristics.
The technology provided a lead that helped authorities identify the vehicle and its registered owner.
On Monday, Oct. 19, detectives located the vehicle traveling along Kennett Road in Pontiac.
Deputies conducted a traffic stop and arrested Jordan Quintero, 27, of Pontiac , without incident.
Five Charges Filed, $100,000 Bond Set
Investigators subsequently identified a second vehicle and interviewed a woman who confirmed she had been present during the shooting.
Authorities determined that the incident allegedly stemmed from a domestic dispute.
The Oakland County Prosecutor's Office authorized five charges against Quintero, including felonious assault, felony firearm, carrying a concealed weapon, reckless use of a firearm and operating without a license.
Quintero was arraigned Wednesday, Oct. 21, in Pontiac's 50th District Court before Judge Ronda Gross.
Bond was set at $100,000, with a 10% cash or surety provision .
If released, Quintero must wear a GPS tether.
Authorities reported that Quintero did not have a concealed pistol license.
The charges are allegations, and Quintero is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.