A former Costa Mesa police officer has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges for misusing law enforcement tools to track his mistress and romantic rivals. He admitted to unauthorized computer access, annoying phone calls, and violating a restraining order. The Orange County District Attorney’s office detailed how Josett used the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System and Flock license plate readers to monitor individuals and vehicles unrelated to his duties. He sent thousands of texts and calls to his mistress and drove by her home, even after being placed on leave and subsequently fired. The case highlights the potential for abuse of surveillance technology by law enforcement personnel.