Tesla Sentry Mode blocked federal agents from installing court-approved tracker

In a Milwaukee drug case, federal agents obtained a warrant to place a tracking device on a Tesla but never installed it, citing active security protocols on the vehicle. Sentry Mode, which monitors surroundings and alerts the owner, is the likely obstacle.

• Warrant filed Oct 31, 2025, ran over 60 pages
• Tracker never installed due to active Tesla security protocols
• Sentry Mode uses cameras and sensors and sends app alerts
• Owner Sam Stair was later arrested and pleaded not guilty