Monroe, NC – A North Carolina man with multiple outstanding warrants was taken into custody this week after Union County deputies received a real-time alert from a Flock license plate reader, prompting a traffic stop that ended without incident.
According to the Union County Sheriff’s Office, investigators had been actively working a fugitive case involving Nicholas Morrison, who allegedly had twelve active warrants and had been evading law enforcement. Deputies entered the license plate of a vehicle connected to Morrison into the Flock camera system, which later triggered an alert for Charlie Squad Patrol.
Deputies conducted a traffic stop shortly after receiving the notification. During the stop, the passenger was identified as Morrison, who was immediately taken into custody without incident, authorities said.
The driver and registered owner of the vehicle, Karissa Sperduto, was also detained. According to the sheriff’s office, Sperduto was charged with allegedly harboring a fugitive after she had previously been questioned about Morrison’s whereabouts and reportedly refused to cooperate with investigators.
Officials say the case highlights the growing role of Flock camera systems in solving crimes and locating wanted individuals. The technology provides real-time alerts tied to license plate recognition, allowing deputies to respond faster and gather stronger investigative evidence.
The sheriff’s office also noted that the same camera network assisted detectives just weeks ago during the homicide investigation at a Taco Bell in Indian Trail, where it provided key leads in the case.
Authorities have not released additional information about Morrison’s pending charges or upcoming court dates.
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