Florida Cop Fakes Ticket Just to Contact His Ex — While She Was Deployed Overseas!

Fort Myers, FL ( 33901) — A Fort Myers police officer is under internal investigation after allegedly issuing a false traffic citation to his ex-girlfriend, who was deployed overseas with the U.S. military, in what authorities are calling a disturbing misuse of police resources.

According to a report obtained by NewsBreak Fort Myers, the unnamed officer generated a traffic ticket listing a violation that did not occur. The woman, who was serving on active duty overseas, was notified about the ticket through an official traffic citation system — sparking confusion and eventually, a formal complaint.

“This behavior is not only inappropriate — it’s unacceptable,” said Fort Myers Police Chief Derrick Diggs. “The officer involved has been placed on administrative leave, and we are conducting a full internal review.”

Citation Was Fabricated to Reopen Communication

Internal Affairs documents allege that the officer used the ticket as an excuse to contact his former partner, who had blocked all communication channels after their breakup. Investigators say no actual traffic stop occurred, and no bodycam or vehicle footage was recorded to support the citation.

The incident was flagged by a supervisor after the violation was found to be inconsistent with department records.

Community Response and Ethical Concerns

The situation has sparked criticism from residents and raised new concerns over how police authority can be abused.

“That’s beyond creepy — if a civilian did that, it would be stalking,” said Amanda Reyes, a café owner who lives near police headquarters. “Officers are supposed to protect people, not exploit their access.”

This is the second case of officer misconduct reported in Fort Myers in the past three months, prompting the city’s ethics committee to call a special meeting scheduled for Monday.

Next Steps & How To Report Misconduct

The Fort Myers Police Department urges anyone who suspects they’ve received a fraudulent or unjustified citation to report it to their Internal Affairs Division at (239) 321-7300.

Resources for Public Accountability:

• FMPD Internal Affairs: (239) 321-7300

• Lee County Legal Aid Society: (239) 334-6118

• Florida Ethics Complaint Hotline: 1-855-321-1234

Timeline of Developments:

• June 27, 11:15 AM – Officer placed on administrative leave

• June 27, 12:45 PM – Victim confirmed to be deployed with U.S. Air Force

• Next expected update – City Ethics Committee to hold public review on Monday at 9:30 AM