Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel

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Service Record

Atlanta Georgia Police Department

Rank Officer, Detective, Sergeant (2010), Lieutenant (2017), Captain (2019), Major (2020).[1]
Dates of Service 1997 - 2021.[1]
Last Known Status Separated

Louisville Kentucky Metro Police Department

Rank Deputy Chief (2021), Interim Chief (January 2, 2023), Chief (July 20, 2023)[1]
Dates of Service Ended June 25, 2024.[2]
Salary $238,277 (2023)[3]
Last Known Status Resigned[2]

Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel's name is also shown as Jacquelyn Villaroel, Jacqueline Villaroel, Jacquelin Gwinn-Villaroel, and Jacqueline Gwinn-Villaroel.

Incident Reports

2003 Untruthfulness

In 2003, then-Detective Gwinn-Villaroel's brother-in-law was under investigation as a drug dealer. He had recently been stopped and found in possession of 10 ounces of cocaine and an illegal gun.[4]

On January 16, 2003, Gwinn-Villaroel was seen searching the detective's cubicle for a file and claimed that the detective had left her a report that she was attempting to locate. Gwinn-Villaroel faked a phone call to the detective about the report. The department set up a camera in the area.[5]

On January 28, 2003, Gwinn-Villaroel was seen taking the investigative file regarding her brother-in-law for 7 minutes.[5][4]

On February 27, 2003, Gwinn-Villaroel was asked about the incident and lied until she was confronted with the video evidence.[5]

Response Timeline

Gwinn-Villaroel was investigated for untruthfulness and taking the file. Both charges were upheld.[4]

On May 19, 2003, Gwinn-Villaroel was suspended for 30 days and it was recommended that she be demoted back to Officer.[5]

2021 Death of Trevon Mitchell

News report with courtroom testimony

On July 6, 2021, Officer Ben Sullivan chased Mitchell, who crashed and died.[6]

Gwinn-Villaroel responded to the scene.[7]

Response Timeline

Mitchell's family sued.[7]

On November 21, 2023, Gwinn-Villaroel testified during the civil trial that she had not worn a body-worn camera at the scene. A photograph was presented, showing Gwinn-Villaroel wearing a body-worn camera.[7]

2024 Management of Harassment Claim

During a staff meeting to gather consensus on the possible promotion of Major Brian Kuriger to Lieutenant Colonel, Major Shannon Lauder reported that Kuriger "has sexually harassed me and attacked me". Gwinn-Villaroel continued asking others for input, told Lauder that they would "have to revisit" the allegation, and announced Kuriger's promotion.[8]

Response Timeline

On June 12, 2024, Gwinn-Villaroel was placed on paid leave.[9]

On June 25, 2024, Gwinn-Villaroel resigned.[2]

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