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Karl Gwynne
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FL-PINELLAS-GWYNNE-2026-09-30
Karl Gwynne
Investigators allege Gwynne repeatedly used Flock ALPR and other law-enforcement databases to search for a woman he had arrested in 2010 and later pursued romantically, including while off duty.
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Last verified October 1, 2026
//Person
Name
Karl Gwynne
Role title
Deputy
Role type
Law enforcement
Agency
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office
City
Largo
County
Pinellas
State
Florida
//Current status
Status
Arrested / Charged / Pending
Employment outcome
Resigned
Arrest date
September 30, 2026
Jail
Pinellas County Jail
Case-status notes
After a reporter questioned suspicious searches, the sheriff's office investigated. Gwynne acknowledged the personal purpose, resigned, and was arrested Sept. 30.
//Alleged conduct and technology
Why this case is in the database
Investigators allege Gwynne repeatedly used Flock ALPR and other law-enforcement databases to search for a woman he had arrested in 2010 and later pursued romantically, including while off duty.
Technology type
Automated License Plate Reader
Reported vendor
Flock Safety
Vendor note
Unknown
Reported product
Unknown
Misuse start
2025-01
Misuse end
2026-07
Known alleged search count
300 Flock ALPR searches; 381 total database searches
Known duration
1.5 years
Non-law-enforcement useOff-duty personal searchPersonal trackingRomantic interestUnauthorized search
//Discovery and investigation
Discovery method
Reporter inquiry / internal investigation
Investigating agency
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office
Known charge count
5
Charges
4 counts Access Computer Electronic Device Without Authority; 1 count Official Misconduct
//Timeline
Charges updated
4 counts Access Computer Electronic Device Without Authority; 1 count Official Misconduct
Reporter inquiry / internal investigation
After a reporter questioned suspicious searches, the sheriff's office investigated. Gwynne acknowledged the personal purpose, resigned, and was arrested Sept. 30.
Resigned
After a reporter questioned suspicious searches, the sheriff's office investigated. Gwynne acknowledged the personal purpose, resigned, and was arrested Sept. 30.
Arrested / Charged
After a reporter questioned suspicious searches, the sheriff's office investigated. Gwynne acknowledged the personal purpose, resigned, and was arrested Sept. 30.
Arrested / Charged
After a reporter questioned suspicious searches, the sheriff's office investigated. Gwynne acknowledged the personal purpose, resigned, and was arrested Sept. 30.