A Fort Myers police officer resigned in lieu of being fired today for improperly pursuing a vehicle, according to a department report.
On Dec. 1, Officer Jerry Nava attempted to pull over a Nissan Altima for speeding near the Sam’s Club Plaza on Cleveland Avenue. The vehicle did not stop, so a sergeant gave orders to stop pursuit of the vehicle.
According to internal reports, Nava kept sight of the vehicle and then arrested the driver when he parked in a parking lot.
Nava’s actions break department rules for what constitutes a proper pursuit, the internal report said. Plus, he did not obey orders given by a senior officer.
Top police officials, including Chief Baker, recommended Nava be terminated, but instead he resigned.
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