ALPR ABUSE ARCHIVE

Mark Nichols

Authorities’ allegations and reported case history are preserved alongside source provenance.

OH-REYNOLDSBURG-NICHOLS-2026-01

Mark Nichols

An investigation found Nichols searched license plates associated with a former domestic partner.

1 linked source Last verified August 25, 2026

//Person

Name
Mark Nichols
Role title
Police Officer
Role type
Sworn law enforcement
Agency
Reynoldsburg Police Department
City
Reynoldsburg
County
Franklin/Fairfield/Licking
State
Ohio

//Current status

Status
Substantiated Internal Misconduct
Employment outcome
Resigned
Arrest date
Unknown
Jail
Unknown
Case-status notes
Unknown

//Alleged conduct and technology

Why this case is in the database
An investigation found Nichols searched license plates associated with a former domestic partner.
Technology type
An investigation found Nichols searched license plates associated with a former domestic partner.; Automated License Plate Reader
Reported vendor
Flock Safety
Reported product
Unknown
Misuse start
Unknown
Misuse end
Unknown
Known alleged search count
Unknown
Known duration
Unknown
Former domestic partnerPersonal searchTracking

//Discovery and investigation

Discovery method
Internal investigation
Investigating agency
Reynoldsburg Police Department
ALPR vendor
Flock Safety
Known charge count
Unknown
Charges
Unknown

//Timeline

August 12, 2026
Internal investigation
August 12, 2026
Resigned
August 12, 2026
Substantiated Internal Misconduct
August 12, 2026
Arrested / Charged

//Sources

Secondary research database citing original reporting/public records

The IJ Database of ALPR Abuse

Institute for Justice · August 12, 2026
Last verified August 25, 2026