And he was like, "How don't you know it's me?" He's like, "I told you I would find you and pull you over." >> A report of police misconduct sparks a criminal investigation, revealing not only a disturbing abuse of automated license plate recognition systems, but just how far a Florida deputy was willing to go to get what he wanted. >> It's a long time. It's tough months and some shiny thing. >> It's early March 2026 and Deputy Lamar Roman has been pulled off patrol and brought to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office headquarters. Supervisors take his duty belt and his firearms before sitting down for a meeting that's anything but routine. >> It sure is kind of sudden. You were right. >> So, the reason we're calling you in today is for a criminal investigation. Okay? So, our criminal investigation is regarding you. >> Okay. >> And some database stuff. Right? Do you have any idea what this is about? >> I think so. >> Okay. Well, what do you think it's about? >> I know I've stopped people did some, you know, investigation and kind of look like on David but then that's that's it. >> Okay. Who did you look at David for? >> Um for warrants. >> Okay. I mean, I'm not talking in our law enforcement capacity, right? This goes a little bit beyond that. Are you aware of somebody named >> Yes. >> The detective is asking about a woman named Madison. She hadn't reported Lamar herself. In fact, she doesn't yet know she's a victim. Madison was filming on the set of Bad Monkey, a dark comedy crime drama series, and Lamar was there to provide security, but no part of his behavior made Madison feel safe, starting from when she first stepped on set. >> But the very first day, which was February 3rd, they had us shuttled over to the first scene and as soon as I get off the bus it was like immediately it was Oh my god, why didn't nobody tell me we were bringing models to set? Just being very loud and >> Lamar was saying Lamar >> Okay. >> And I pinpoint him immediately and I'm like this is so uncomfortable. Yeah, it's not how I want my first to be like it's not what I wanted to be. >> And this was right when you get off the bus? >> Soon as I was walking off the shuttle. Yeah, but at this point I was like is he a real cop or is he a part of the cops in the show? >> Without knowing if Lamar was a real deputy, Madison tried to continue on set as normal, but later that day he approached her. >> He comes up to me and he's like Hey, I apologize if I made you feel uncomfortable or disrespected you or anything and I'm like oh no, you're fine. And he's like what's your name? And I was like And he was like do you live here in town in Key West or are you with the LA crew? And I'm like I live in Marathon and my boyfriend lived here a couple of years ago. >> But according to Madison the apology wasn't the end of it. >> He came back up to me and he's like hey, do you have like social media or anything? And I'm like I noticed the ring on his finger, but then again I'm like is he a real cop or is he a fake cop? And I'm like yeah, I do and he's like pulled out his phone and I'm not mean enough to be like leave me alone. >> Right. >> He like pulls out his phone and he's like what is it? And I'm like my name and I was kind of starting to be standoffish cuz I could tell what his demeanor was and like how his pull like I could tell what he was going after. And he pulls me up and then he's like oh, you're popular and I'm like huh. >> However, when detectives asked Lamar about the encounter, he describes a very different dynamic. >> Okay, well it's it was kind of like a thing where she like gave me her name, we were kind of teasing. >> Kind of like hitting on her, but >> it was kind of like one of those things. >> Flirting and Okay. Okay. You're allowed to flirt, right? >> Yeah. She was like giving me hints of like, "Hey." Like, "Good luck finding me, whatever." You know, I was just saying like, "I will." Something like that. And >> So, was she communicating back and everything on Insta? >> No. I just said one thing and kind of just like went back off cuz I don't know. I was Oh god. You know, I'm married, so that's >> I get it, man. I get it. >> By Madison's account, Lamar kept coming back, approaching her three or four times, even as other people on set pulled her away from him. But one comment would later prove to be more than inappropriate behavior. >> And he came up to me again and he was like, um, "I'm going to pull you over." And I'm like, "No, you're not." And he was like, "I'm going to find you and I'm going to pull you over." And he's like flirting, like acting like it's a joke. And I'm like, "Sweetie, like, no, you're not." I was like, "My boyfriend would not be happy. I wouldn't recommend that." And then he was like He starts to laughing it off. >> Whatever Lamar believed was happening between them, investigators discovered that his interest in Madison didn't stay on the film set. >> Did you run her on David? >> Yes. >> David, or the driver and vehicle information database, is restricted to authorized law enforcement use and gives officers access to sensitive driver information. In Madison's case, police records show Lamar accessed information including her address, photo, signature, and vehicles. >> Why did you run her on David? >> Um for some reason I didn't need to, but I don't know. I knew right when I did that. I was like, "What did I do?" So, I kind of went back just saying like, you know, I was just teasing her. I was going to find her. >> So, you ran her name on David? >> Yeah. >> What's What's >> But I mean, like if I did an MNI first? >> MNI is the master name index, which stores information about anyone who has contact with a law enforcement agency. >> Okay, so you ran an MNI. Did you search her in MNI? Ditching. Did you find any info in MNI? >> Yeah. >> Yeah. And then did you So whatever you found in MNI you sent to the runner David? >> Yeah. >> Okay. There was no legal reason to do it? Okay. >> Using law enforcement databases for an unauthorized purpose can result in criminal consequences. However, accessing Madison's information was just the beginning. >> All of a sudden I'm driving in like steady traffic, like nothing too bad, and I see this cop on the side queue, and he cuts off the truck behind me. And I'm like And immediately I'm like, this is him. Like I know it's him. And I can see him in my like like rearview mirror. And I'm like, he better not pull me over. >> Detectives have Deputy Roman's dashcam footage from the incident, which automatically activates when the vehicle reaches 70 mph. The footage shows him passing two large trucks in a no-passing zone, then passing an SUV and nearly causing a head-on collision. Eventually, he gets behind Madison's car and flips on his lights. >> And he pulled me over. And then he came to my passenger window. And I had my window rolled down. I'm like, I knew it was you. And like, does all my information pop up on your screen? I was like, how did you know it was me? He was like, I told you I'd find you. I'd pull you over. >> Did you pull her over? >> Uh I did. >> When you pulled her over, did you know it was her? >> Yes. >> Okay. Did you have a legal reason to pull her over? >> No. >> And he was like, it feels like And I was hoping your boyfriend was in the car so I could pull him out and give him a hard time. And I'm like, again, I would not recommend that. Um and he was like, why don't you follow me back on Instagram? And I was like, "I have to go. I was supposed to be there at 4:00. And can I go?" And he was like, "Yeah, yeah, yeah." And he just kept kind of like looking around my car. And I'm like, "Can I please go?" And then he finally just like, yeah, let me go. I could have I feel like I had that moment cuz I had my phone in my hand where I could have started recording or I could have popped off. But then it's like, it's my word against a police officer. And I was just like, I just felt like I didn't have the power or the power in that situation. >> Madison knew Lamar had somehow found her, but she's about to learn how far he'd actually gone to chase her down. >> So, um I'm going to tell you some information. >> Okay. >> It may be upsetting to you. And I I mean, it's upsetting to me as a as a cop. He did misuse our databases to look you up. Right? So, um he looked you up multiple times to see where where you live. Um, you know, accessed your information. Unfortunately, we do have what's called a license plate reader LPR system, which is cameras positioned up and down the highway. Um, and we use that for all purposes. Yeah, we we we have one highway. So, for lack of a better analogy, it makes it very easy to locate your vehicle. Um, he put your tag in there um so that he would be alerted when your vehicle was going one way or another. >> Stop me then. >> Yeah. >> According to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, the department uses cameras made by Insight LPR, which manufactures automated license plate recognition systems similar in function to Flock Safety. Made for both police and commercial use, Insight says its systems have recorded more than 10 billion license plates and are used in more than 1,500 US cities. >> Did you create a hot list with her tag? >> Yes. >> And how is it that you knew she was driving south that day? That's why you passed multiple cars. It looks like your camera went on about three times prior to getting behind her. >> Yeah. >> So, you're pursuing her in an effort to just stop her and say, "Hey." >> Yeah, that's stupid. She was like a Yeah, you know, see. >> Well, tell me about that. What do you mean? >> Well, I mean like I thought she was like a model from like the acting cuz you know, they brought cast on at the Bed Monkey and uh I was like, "I'm going to go say hi." And I did. And she brought her name. I was like, "Oh." I was like, "Shit." And she would follow me like, "Well, are you like a Insta, you know, thing?" >> Mhm. And she like Insta Jane Insta something? >> Yes. >> Okay. What was your goal with all this? Like what were you doing? >> I I I don't know. I think just meeting someone like that, you know, and kind of getting the high from it. And you know, she was leading on and it was just one of those things where she was kind of pushing that. Teasing and all that. And that's why I just like I stopped right after and I think I was >> Detectives assured Madison that Lamar was fired. According to court records, he's later arrested. He was charged with three counts of unlawful use of computers, systems, network, or electronic devices, all third-degree felonies. He pleaded not guilty, but the case was ultimately placed into pretrial intervention. Beginning July 1st, 2026, prosecution was deferred for 24 months. If he completes all the conditions, the state attorney's office will dismiss the charges. His conditions include 100 hours of community service, therapy at least once a month, and no contact with Madison. If he violates the agreement, prosecutors can resume the case. Watch our full videos as they were originally made with no randomly muted words or details cut. We've also dropped brand new Ewu videos available only on Ewu Plus. Available now on iOS, Roku, Amazon Fire, Apple TV, and Google TV. Download Ewu Plus and see what you've been missing.