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ALPR ABUSE ARCHIVE
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.
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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
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
ALPR vendor
Flock Safety
Known charge count
4
Charges
2 counts Tampering with Evidence; Tampering with Records; Unauthorized Use of Property
//Timeline
Charges updated
2 counts Tampering with Evidence; Tampering with Records; Unauthorized Use of Property
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.
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.
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.
Arrested / Charged
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.