On May 9, 2012, Edmonds Police Department received a
complaint alleging misconduct on the part of one of its officers. While on
uniformed patrol duty May 7, 2012, the employee reportedly had sexual
intercourse with a 28-year old Seattle woman who was in his temporary custody.
Due to the seriousness of the allegation the officer was
immediately placed on administrative leave and his law enforcement authority
was suspended.
At Edmonds Police Department request the Everett Police
Department investigated the allegation and determined there was probable cause
to believe that criminal conduct occurred.
June 7, at 11:10 a.m. the Edmonds Police Department was
notified that Daniel Lavely had been arrested by Everett Police and booked at
the Snohomish County Jail on one count of Custodial Sexual Misconduct in the
First Degree, RCW 9A.44.160, a Class C Felony.
The 46-year old Lavely has been employed with the police
department 7 ½ years, assigned to the Patrol Division.
Formal criminal charges are expected to be filed by the
Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney.
A determination as to Lavely’s employment status with the
city will be made pending an Edmonds Police Department review of the entire
investigatory file.