Michelle Berling

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OH-WEST-CHESTER-BERLING-2024-10-30

Michelle Berling

Prosecutors alleged Berling improperly altered or handled Flock camera information during a death investigation; the broader case also involved other law-enforcement database allegations.

1 linked source Last verified August 25, 2026

//Person

Name
Michelle Berling
Role title
Police Officer / Intelligence Analyst
Role type
Sworn law enforcement
Agency
West Chester Township Police Department
City
West Chester Township
County
Butler
State
Ohio

//Current status

Status
Convicted / Sentenced
Employment outcome
Resigned
Arrest date
Unknown
Jail
Unknown
Case-status notes
Berling later pleaded guilty to one count of tampering with evidence; the other counts were dismissed under the plea. She was sentenced to community control/probation.

//Alleged conduct and technology

Why this case is in the database
Prosecutors alleged Berling improperly altered or handled Flock camera information during a death investigation; the broader case also involved other law-enforcement database allegations.
Technology type
Prosecutors alleged Berling improperly altered or handled Flock camera information during a death investigation; Other; Automated License Plate Reader
Reported vendor
Flock Safety
Vendor note
Unknown
Reported product
Unknown
Misuse start
Unknown
Misuse end
Unknown
Known alleged search count
Unknown
Known duration
Unknown
Other misuseTampering with records/evidenceUnauthorized computer/property use

//Discovery and investigation

Discovery method
Criminal investigation
Investigating agency
Butler County Prosecutor's Office
Known charge count
4
Charges
2 counts Tampering with Evidence; Tampering with Records; Unauthorized Use of Property

//Timeline

February 25, 2025
Charges updated
2 counts Tampering with Evidence; Tampering with Records; Unauthorized Use of Property
February 25, 2025
Criminal investigation
Berling later pleaded guilty to one count of tampering with evidence; the other counts were dismissed under the plea. She was sentenced to community control/probation.
February 25, 2025
Resigned
Berling later pleaded guilty to one count of tampering with evidence; the other counts were dismissed under the plea. She was sentenced to community control/probation.
February 25, 2025
Convicted
Berling later pleaded guilty to one count of tampering with evidence; the other counts were dismissed under the plea. She was sentenced to community control/probation.

//Sources