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James Marinelli
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MA-NEWBEDFORD-MARINELLI-2026-09-03
James Marinelli
An internal affairs investigation concluded that Marinelli misused Flock Safety ALPR technology for personal purposes, conducting 68 searches between May 7 and July 15, 2026 involving the vehicle of a woman with whom he was in a relationship.
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Last verified September 5, 2026
//Person
Name
James Marinelli
Role title
Sergeant
Role type
Sworn law enforcement
Agency
New Bedford Police Department
City
New Bedford
County
Bristol
State
Massachusetts
//Current status
Status
Substantiated Internal Misconduct / Termination Recommended
Employment outcome
Termination recommended
Arrest date
Unknown
Jail
Unknown
Case-status notes
Marinelli's Flock access was disabled Aug. 5. The chief recommended termination, subject to a disciplinary hearing, and referred the matter to the district attorney for possible criminal charges.
//Alleged conduct and technology
Why this case is in the database
An internal affairs investigation concluded that Marinelli misused Flock Safety ALPR technology for personal purposes, conducting 68 searches between May 7 and July 15, 2026 involving the vehicle of a woman with whom he was in a relationship.
Technology type
Automated License Plate Reader
Reported vendor
Flock Safety
Vendor note
Unknown
Reported product
Unknown
Misuse start
2026-05-07
Misuse end
2026-07-15
Known alleged search count
68
Known duration
2.3 months
Current romantic partnerPersonal trackingUnauthorized search
//Discovery and investigation
Discovery method
Flock audit assistance / Internal affairs investigation
Investigating agency
New Bedford Police Department / Bristol County District Attorney
Known charge count
Unknown
Charges
Unknown
//Timeline
Flock audit assistance / Internal affairs investigation
Marinelli's Flock access was disabled Aug. 5. The chief recommended termination, subject to a disciplinary hearing, and referred the matter to the district attorney for possible criminal charges.
Termination recommended
Marinelli's Flock access was disabled Aug. 5. The chief recommended termination, subject to a disciplinary hearing, and referred the matter to the district attorney for possible criminal charges.
Substantiated Internal Misconduct / Termination Recommended
Marinelli's Flock access was disabled Aug. 5. The chief recommended termination, subject to a disciplinary hearing, and referred the matter to the district attorney for possible criminal charges.