A Louisiana judge has limited what a Monroe police detective can say in court about cellphone data, ruling the officer can testify as an expert in digital forensics—but not in geolocation. The decision followed challenges from the defense over how phone records and location data are interpreted, highlighting ongoing concerns about the accuracy and limits of cellphone tracking in criminal cases.

Summary of: “Judge limits Monroe detective’s testimony on cellphone geolocation in court hearing” KNOE 8 News, May 14, 2026