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Androu A. Eskandar
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VA-JAMES-CITY-ESKANDAR-2026-09-28
Androu A. Eskandar
Eskandar allegedly accessed law-enforcement information systems for non-law-enforcement purposes connected to an internal matter involving coworkers, including improper ALPR use.
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Last verified October 1, 2026
//Person
Name
Androu A. Eskandar
Role title
Police Officer
Role type
Law enforcement
Agency
James City County Police Department
City
Williamsburg
County
James City
State
Virginia
//Current status
Status
Arrested / Charged / Pending
Employment outcome
Resigned
Arrest date
September 28, 2026
Jail
Unknown
Case-status notes
The department learned of the alleged conduct in March, requested a Virginia State Police investigation, and Eskandar resigned April 17. He turned himself in Sept. 28 and was released on unsecured bond.
//Alleged conduct and technology
Why this case is in the database
Eskandar allegedly accessed law-enforcement information systems for non-law-enforcement purposes connected to an internal matter involving coworkers, including improper ALPR use.
Technology type
Automated License Plate Reader
Reported vendor
Flock Safety
Vendor note
Unknown
Reported product
Unknown
Misuse start
Unknown
Misuse end
2026-03
Known alleged search count
Unknown
Known duration
Unknown
Improper ALPR useNon-law-enforcement useUnauthorized database access
//Discovery and investigation
Discovery method
Employee report during internal investigation / state investigation
Investigating agency
Virginia State Police
Known charge count
13
Charges
5 felony Computer Invasion of Privacy counts; 3 misdemeanor Computer Invasion of Privacy counts; 5 misdemeanor Improper ALPR Use by Law Enforcement counts
//Timeline
Charges updated
5 felony Computer Invasion of Privacy counts; 3 misdemeanor Computer Invasion of Privacy counts; 5 misdemeanor Improper ALPR Use by Law Enforcement counts
Employee report during internal investigation / state investigation
The department learned of the alleged conduct in March, requested a Virginia State Police investigation, and Eskandar resigned April 17. He turned himself in Sept. 28 and was released on unsecured bond.
Resigned
The department learned of the alleged conduct in March, requested a Virginia State Police investigation, and Eskandar resigned April 17. He turned himself in Sept. 28 and was released on unsecured bond.
Arrested / Charged
The department learned of the alleged conduct in March, requested a Virginia State Police investigation, and Eskandar resigned April 17. He turned himself in Sept. 28 and was released on unsecured bond.
Arrested / Charged
The department learned of the alleged conduct in March, requested a Virginia State Police investigation, and Eskandar resigned April 17. He turned himself in Sept. 28 and was released on unsecured bond.