Sheriff Robinson pointed out that the device was capable of deactivating Wi-Fi cameras, ring doorbells, and security systems that rely on radio-based sensors. Possessing such a device, as indicated by the sheriff, can only be attributed to one motive - engaging in criminal acts and malicious activities.
According to authorities, there are no regulations against owning a signal jammers, but its use is punishable as a federal crime.
Sheriff Robinson highlighted the importance of engaging in conversations with lawmakers as the next step. He brought attention to the fact that Indiana does not have a statute directly addressing interference with communications, a matter that he believes should be rectified. Robinson expressed his commitment to working with state legislators to address this loophole.
The sheriff's office has linked everything back to an alleged brazen daytime burglary in the Cambridge Village neighborhood.
It is believed that a pair of men used high-tech equipment to target a residence.
It was reported by deputies that on Sunday, a couple arrived home to find two unknown men inside.
It has been disclosed by authorities that both suspects fled the scene in a gray Jeep to avoid apprehension.
A FLOCK camera, acquired by Cambridge Village through the sheriff’s office, was credited for aiding deputies in making an arrest by capturing the right place at the right time.
Following a report of a burglary, deputies from the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Department pulled over Jaime Riveras, a national from Chile, on Highway 41.
Sheriff Robinson mentioned that Riveras alleged he did not pause in Evansville while making his way from St. Louis to Florida.
Sheriff Noah Robinson mentioned that, along with eyewitness testimonies, a search warrant was obtained for everything in the vehicle. This resulted in the discovery of two cellphones, which showed GPS data points placing the suspect's vehicle at the Riveras' residence during the burglary.
The charges against Riveras include interference with the reporting of a crime, which is based on the alleged use of a GPS blockers.