A former Metro Nashville Police Department sergeant, Sharissa Perez, resigned today amid allegations of fraudulent activity. The Davidson County Grand Jury indicted Perez on charges of theft and tampering with government records after she was accused of falsely claiming overtime payments.
An internal probe by the MNPD's Office of Professional Accountability revealed that between September 2024 and January 2025, Perez appeared to have deceptively claimed to be working overtime during parts of 15 shifts. The investigation was initiated after allegations surfaced regarding time accounting violations by the officer. In coordination with the Fraud Unit, they determined that Perez's actions had resulted in her wrongful gain of $1,244.75. Details of the internal investigation and subsequent resignation were released on the official Nashville government website.
Perez, who is 40 years old, had been a member of the police force for over a decade, serving in the School Safety Division. Her service came to a pause on February 14th when she was decommissioned and placed on administrative leave pending the investigation. Following her resignation, she was released on a $2,500 bond after turning herself in to authorities.
The nature of the charges suggests a breach in the trust placed in public servants, especially those sworn to protect and serve. The MNPD has not yet publicly commented beyond providing the essential details of Perez's resignation and legal circumstances. Further updates are expected as the case develops and proceeds through the court system.
