Former Nashville police officer Sean Herman, 33, has found himself on the wrong side of the law after being arrested on Thursday for his alleged involvement in an adult OnlyFans video filmed while he was on duty. Herman faces two counts of felony official misconduct for his role in the video, which was shot on April 26 in a Madison-area warehouse parking lot.
According to police reports, the video depicts Herman participating in a “mock traffic stop” with a woman who can be heard telling the person filming that she won’t receive a ticket and will instead show the officer “my t–s.” Although the officer’s face is not visible in the footage, his cruiser, patrol car, and a patch resembling the Metro Nashville Police Department logo on his shoulder are clearly identifiable.
In the video, titled “Can’t believe he didn’t arrest me,” Herman allegedly identifies himself as “Officer Johnson” before groping the woman’s bare breasts and grabbing his genitals through his pants. News Channel 5 reported that Herman was the one who requested to perform the stunt.
Detectives from the Specialized Investigations Division became aware of the video in early May and quickly identified Herman as the man involved. As a result, he was fired from the police department on May 9, just one day after the footage came to light.
A spokesperson for the department told FOX 17 news, “His actions were totally outrageous and incredibly disrespectful to every MNPD employee and this agency as a whole.”
Despite his termination, the investigation into Herman’s actions continued, ultimately leading to his indictment. He was employed by the police department for three years before being dismissed.
Herman’s bond was set at $3,000, and according to jail records, he was released early Friday morning.
The arrest of the former officer has shocked the Nashville community and raised concerns about the conduct of law enforcement personnel while on duty. The Metro Nashville Police Department has made it clear that such behavior will not be tolerated and that officers are expected to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity while serving the public.
As the case against Sean Herman progresses, it serves as a reminder of the importance of holding those in positions of authority accountable for their actions and the need for rigorous oversight and training within law enforcement agencies to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
