Missouri Officers Indicted for Stealing Nude Photos During Traffic Stops
Two former officers face federal charges for allegedly abusing their authority to search and steal private images from women's phones.
- David McKnight, a former Missouri State Highway Patrol officer, is accused of victimizing nine women by unlawfully accessing their phones during traffic stops.
- Julian Alcala, a former Florissant officer, allegedly committed similar acts involving 20 women, with some incidents occurring on the same day.
- Both officers have been charged with deprivation of rights under color of law and destroying evidence, according to federal indictments.
- Alcala is also facing multiple lawsuits filed by victims and the city of Florissant; he resigned during an FBI investigation.
- The Missouri State Highway Patrol and Florissant Police Department have condemned the actions, emphasizing their commitment to accountability and community trust.
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