Gilroy
Police Officer Suspended for Criminal Charge in Merced County
The City of Gilroy and the Gilroy Police Department
announced Wednesday afternoon that Officer Noel Lemus has been put on leave
because of criminal charges filed against him last month. While in Merced
County in March, Officer Lemus was cited for misdemeanor resisting, delaying or
obstructing a police officer.The Merced County District Attorney's Office notified
the City of Gilroy on Wednesday that charges have been filed against Lemus. The
city is also conducting its own investigation, according to a statement
released by Police Chief Denise Turner. Because of the Public Safety Officers
Bill of Rights, there is no further information that the city can release while
the criminal and administrative matters proceed.