Officer Took Unauthorized Photos from Women During Traffic Stops

Julian Alcala, a former police officer from Florissant, Missouri, pleaded guilty to illegally searching the phones of 20 women during traffic stops to obtain nude photos without a warrant or probable cause. Between February and May 2024, he misled victims into handing over their phones under false pretenses. His actions were discovered after one victim reported him to the FBI, leading to an investigation that revealed images of additional victims. Alcala faces sentencing on March 11, 2026, with potential penalties including up to a year in jail and fines.

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