Pablo Cano
Service Record
Louisville Kentucky Metro Police Department
| Rank | Officer |
| Dates of Service | February 9, 2015 - September 30, 2017.[1] |
| Salary | $43,534 (2016)[2] |
| Last Known Status | Resigned[3] |
Incident Reports
2015-2017 Sexual Assaults
Beginning in 2017, women reported that Cano had sexually assaulted them while he was on duty. One woman reported being sexually assaulted after Cano pulled her over; this incident was captured on body-worn camera. In several cases, Cano met the women for coffee and then followed them home. At least 10 women eventually came forward.[4]
Response Timeline
Cano was placed on paid administrative leave.[5]
In June 2017, one victim sued Cano and the department, accusing Cano of rape and sexual abuse.[6]
In September 2017, another victim filed a lawsuit.[6]
In September 2017, Cano resigned.[3]
During the investigation, child pornography was found on Cano's phone.[4]
In October 2019, Cano was charged with misdemeanor sexual misconduct. The prosecutor claimed that there was not enough proof of "forcible compulsion" to charge Cano with rape.[3]
On October 7, 2019, Cano pleaded guilty to felony possession of child pornography and five counts of misdemeanor sexual misconduct. Cano was sentenced to five years in prison.[3]
On October 7, 2019, Cano was incarcerated.[1]
On February 5, 2020, the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council revoked Cano's certification due to his felony plea. We thank the council for providing us with their documentation.[1]
Several women filed a civil lawsuit against Cano.[4]
In September 2022, Cano was released from prison after serving about three years.[4]
In June 2023, the city agreed to pay five of the victims a total of $275,000.[4]
LEO Ratings
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Revocation File, Kentucky Law Enforcement Council, 2020-02-05
- ↑ Pablo Cano, Police Officer, City Of Louisville, govSalaries
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Jason Riley, Former LMPD officer accused of raping women pleaded guilty to child porn, sexual misconduct, WDRB, 2019-10-07
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Lauren Adams, Women who accused former LMPD officer of sexual misconduct get $275K in settlement, WLKY, 2023-06-15
- ↑ LMPD releases photo of officer accused of raping 2 women, WDRB, 2017-08-02
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Darcy Costello, Third woman comes forward with allegations against LMPD Officer Pablo Cano, Courier-Journal, 2017-08-04
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