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CHP officer who pled no contest in Nevada domestic‑violence case faces decertification

Peace Officer Standards Accountability Advisory Board · February 9, 2026
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POST presented evidence that Elliot Lopez (formerly CHP) assaulted a partner in Las Vegas and later pled nolo contendere to a misdemeanor; the advisory board voted to forward the case for decertification review after hearing the respondent’s statement that he was blackout and has sought counseling.

The advisory board voted to forward POST case 2402838 for commission review after the division presented evidence that former California Highway Patrol officer Elliot Lopez physically assaulted a qualifying partner in Las Vegas in March 2024 and later entered a nolo contendere plea to a misdemeanor domestic‑battery charge.

Raymond Bechler, law enforcement consultant,…

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