La Vergne Police Department Sex Scandal: 5 Police Officers Dismissed And 3 Suspended

Five police officers were dismissed and three more were suspended after an inquiry revealed they were having sex while on duty and at the police station. Additionally, the investigation was launched against the La Vergne Police Department, Tennessee, US, following information from La Vergne mayor Jason Cole.

Details about the scandal

The Mayor contacted the police department's HR and, citing an unknown source, revealed specifics of what the officers were charged with, according to a report on the bombshell probe. It was alleged that a female officer was having intimate relationships with six male officers from the same department, including a three-way with one of the officers' spouses. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="615"] Image credit: Mirror Online[/caption] In addition, the mayor brought forth details about a "girls gone wild" hot tub party that happened at a sergeant's house. It is said that a female officer removed her top while at the party, which other attendees stated took place on a houseboat. Furthermore, two officers confirmed having oral sex with the female officer on separate occasions while actively on duty at the police station and the department gym in the interviews that followed. Additionally, one of the male officers involved in the investigation expressed grave worries about the mental health of the female cop. Also read: Mississippi apartment hostage incident resulted in the death of a 1-year-old girl and a 9-year-old boy The dismissed cops are detective Seneca Shields, sergeant Henry Ty McGowan, sergeant Lewis Powell, patrol officer Maegan Hall, and patrol officer Juan Lugo-Perez. And the suspended cops are Patrol and K-9 Officer Larry Holladay, Patrol Officer Patrick Magliocco, and Patrol Officer Gavin Schoeberl. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="1450"] Image credit: jasonbcole.com[/caption] Moreover, La Vergne Mayor Jason Cole issued a statement that read: "This situation is unacceptable and as soon as it was brought to our attention it was immediately investigated and action was taken upon the individuals involved." "Our top priority moving forward will include rebuilding the public’s trust. I have full confidence in the police department’s leadership team and their ability to lead the department." "We will be retraining all of our employees in the rules, regulations, and expectations set forth by city leadership."

What's more

La Vergne Police Department Chief Burrell "Chip" Davis said in a statement: "This is a difficult situation for our department and for the city, but I want to be clear that the actions of a few do not represent this department as a whole." [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="1166"] Image credit: Murfreesboro Post[/caption] "This situation is being addressed internally with our staff, we are bringing in counsellors to help our officers work through these circumstances, and we will continue to provide the most professional protection as possible for this community." "We have sufficient staff to cover all of our patrol shifts and I have full confidence in our officer’s ability to protect and serve. We are working diligently to rebuild the trust of our citizens and our community." He continued, "We understand this will take time and diligence from our command staff and officers to repair the honor and integrity of our department."