Crime & Safety
Detective Who Rear-Ended Civilian In Her LAPD Vehicle Faces Hit-And-Run Charge: DA
An LAPD detective is facing criminal charges in connection to a hit-and-run crash Friday, according to the DA's office.
LOS ANGELES, CA — A Los Angeles police detective who fled the scene after she rear-ended a civilian's vehicle with her unmarked LAPD car on Friday has been charged with misdemeanor hit-and-run, according to the District Attorney's Office.
Detective Stephanie Lynn Carrillo, 48, was off duty during the time of the crash, which occurred on Friday on the 5 Freeway in Los Angeles. Carrillo rear-ended a civilian's vehicle, causing damage, District Attorney George Gascón's office said in a release.
While Carrillo and the other driver were pulled over following the crash, Carrillo returned to her vehicle and fled the scene, according to the DA's office.
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Later on Friday, Carrillo filed a report at the California Highway Patrol's San Juan Capistrano station — 60 miles from LA — stating that she had been involved in a hit-and-run incident, according to the release.
“Irresponsible and unlawful behavior by law enforcement as allegedly exhibited by Officer Carrillo not only violates public trust but goes against the oath taken by law enforcement to keep the public safe,” Gascón said. “Police officers have a fundamental duty to act with honesty and integrity. Our office will not tolerate conduct that jeopardizes public safety and fails to conform to the minimum standard of law-abidance expected of officers of the law."
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Carrillo was charged Friday with one misdemeanor count of hit-and-run driving resulting in property damage. She's expected to be arraigned on May 22. If convicted, she faces up to six months in county jail.
According to the LAPD, Carrillo — a 24-year department veteran who was assigned to the Force Investigation Division — has been relieved of her police powers pending the resolution of an Internal Affairs Division administrative investigation.
"With the oversight of the Inspector General, the department will ensure administrative accountability in this matter," according to the department.
City News Service contributed to this report.
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