The Tennessee Police Department's Sex Scandal Was Huge & These 7 Men Were Involved
One even had sex in the police gym!
A police department from Tennessee is going viral for sex scandal surrounding several officers engaging in controversial affairs with each other.
A total of eight officers of the La Vergne Police Department were fired or suspended following the startling findings of an HR investigation in December 2022 that led to a 12% decrease in the force.
However, the only female ex-officer from this bunch, Maegen Hall has become the subject of endless memes on social media. It begs the question: why is she the butt of all jokes. What about the men who were equally, if not more, involved in this messy entanglement?
While it's problematic to breach workplace rules by performing sex acts on the premises, not many commenters can occupy a position of moral superiority on the subject of closed, monogamous relationships. And even more so, in a situation where someone is in a mutually agreed 'open marriage', like Hall reportedly was.
The internet reaction reeks of the familiar double standards we adopt towards our treatment of women versus men, in such cases.
So, while there are multiple stories focusing on Hall, here's what we also know about the others who were part of this department-wide sex scandal:
Who is Sgt. Lewis Powell?
It took some time, but the former police Sergeant eventually admitted to investigators, after denying several times, that he and the female officer Hall engaged in passionate activities, even on the job.
The two apparently ended their interactions because Powell feared his wife would find out and both his job and personal life would be jeopardized.
She still found out, which resulted in a domestic disturbance where he said she "beat the sh**" out of him.
The LVPD has since fired Powell.
Who is Patrick Magliocco?
The patrol officer revealed to the investigators that he had multiple occasions of sexual relations with the 26-year-old Hall, both alone and in a threesome with his own wife.
They, too, were in an open marriage, but reports suggest Hall's husband wasn't keen on joining them.
Magliocco also had knowledge of other co-workers engaging in sexual relations with Hall.
He was suspended for a time from the LVPD.
Who is Larry Holladay?
Patrol officer Holladay confirmed to his own sergeant (Powell) that he "hooked up" with Hall.
He also once hosted a party with co-workers, where drinking was heavy and more intimate relations were not confirmed but "possible".
Holladay also admitted to having multiple off-duty encounters with Hall at his house and a hotel.
He was suspended for 8 consecutive shifts.
Who is Sgt. Ty McGowan?
The sergeant was another who lied to investigators initially, and even conspired with Powell to "stick to the same story" during interviews.
He informed HR about some of these situations because he said "everybody talks to me. I know everything about everybody.”
McGowan too engaged in sexting and sexual encounters with Hall, but was apparently pretty "rude" and aggressive when asked about it. He also squeezed his hand around an HR employee's neck, later claiming it was playful.
McGowen was terminated from the police force.
Who is Juan Lugo-Perez?
Lugo and Magliocco weren't exactly quiet about their encounters with their co-worker and often spoke about their goings-on to each other, the investigation report said.
They had off-duty intercourse at a hotel, and also sent nude photos to each other on Snapchat. Another officer involved also said Lugo showed a group of officers a photo of his private parts.
The former patrol officer was terminated.
Who is Gavin Schoeberl?
The officer never physically engaged with Hall, the investigation says, but he did engage in a sexual Snapchat exchange with Hall.
Him, Lugo, and Hall regularly made sexual jokes things on the job. On one occasion, Schoeberl showed them a picture of his penis when comparing sizes.
He was suspended for four shifts.
Who is Det. Seneca Shields?
The detective first told investigators that he never had sex with Hall, but changed his answer when asked about any type of "sexual encounter."
Like Powell, Shields also admitted to an intimate experience with Hall in the department's gym while they were both on duty. He also engaged in exchanges of nude photos with her.
Shields was fired from the LVPD.