Juan Lugo-Perez
Service Record
La Vergne Tennessee Police Department
| Rank | Officer |
| Dates of Service | March 27, 2018[1] - December 29, 2022[2] |
| Salary | $61,538 (2021)[1] |
| Last Known Status | Terminated[2] |
Incident Reports
2019 Vehicle Accident
On July 14, 2019, Lugo-Perez was responding to a call as a backup officer when he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a ditch. Lugo-Perez reported the incident to his superiors.[1]
Response Timeline
Lugo-Perez received counseling and was referred for additional driving training.[1]
2021 Policy Violations
On August 3, 2021, Lugo-Perez participated in a pursuit and drove on the shoulder against traffic, without using his emergency lights or siren. Lugo-Perez recorded the video of the incident and shared it with other officers.[1]
Response Timeline
On August 15, 2021, Lugo-Perez received a warning that additional violations could result in suspension or termination.[1]
2021-2022 Policy Violations
During incidents on November 9, 2021 and January 9, 2022, Lugo-Perez seized two suspects' phones without properly submitting and logging the evidence.
Response Timeline
On January 24, 2022, Lugo-Perez received a warning that additional violations could result in termination.[1]
2022 Traffic Stop
On March 18, 2022, Lugo-Perez stopped a vehicle for an expired temporary tag. The driver consented to a vehicle search, and Lugo-Perez found a handgun the glove box. Lugo-Perez cited the driver for the handgun but did not sign the citation.[1]
Response Timeline
On May 10, 2022, a judge dismissed the charge against the driver.[1]
On December 14, 2022, the department warned Lugo-Perez that additional violations could result in termination.[1]
2022 Sex Scandal
Response Timeline
On December 29, 2022, Lugo-Perez was fired for violation of policies regarding having an unreported sexual relationship, sexual harassment, conduct unbecoming of an officer, and lying during the course of the investigation.[2]
In January 2023, the city asked the state's Peace Officer Standard and Training (POST) Commission to decertify Hall, Powell, McGowan, and Lugo-Perez, who lied during the investigation. If decertified, the former officers would be unable to work in law enforcement in the state.[3]
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References
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