Lawrenceburg Police Officer Resigns; Pleads Guilty To Battery, Official Misconduct

Friday, September 27, 2019 at 2:17 PM

The incident dates back to early May.

(Lawrenceburg, Ind.) – A Lawrenceburg Police officer has resigned after pleading guilty to Battery and Official Misconduct.

Dearborn County Prosecutor Lynn Deddens says Nicholas R. Myers entered the guilty plea on Friday for knowingly or intentionally committing the offense of battery while performing his duties as a public servant.

In a release from Deddens, Myers arranged to meet with the 21-year-old victim at the Lawrenceburg Police Department on or about May 4, 2019.

Through the investigation it was revealed that the two were friends and the victim was in need of money to pay a cell phone bill.

Myers allegedly offered cash to help her with the bill. In the midst of the meet up, Myers proceeded to take the victim into his office, where he allegedly touched her inappropriately against her will.

During the incident, Myers was in uniform and on duty.

The information regarding Myers’ actions were brought to light after police responded to an overdose in Greendale. The 21-year-old female victim had overdosed and reported the touching and unwanted behavior by Myers.

“Our law enforcement officers must be above reproach,” said Deddens. “Officer Myers preyed upon a vulnerable young female while working in his official capacity, committing the act of battery and violating his oath of office and to the public.”

Myers is has been formally charged with Battery (class B misdemeanor) and Official Misconduct (level 6 felony).

He will be placed on three-years probation and is required to serve a total of 120 hours of community service. He also submitted his resignation to the police department.

“I am pleased that the Officer took responsibility and recognized the wrongdoing of his actions,” said Deddens. “We must hold our officers to a high standard and when they act in a way that diminishes the public trust, they will be held accountable. Thank you to the Indiana State Police for handling the investigation.”