Deputy Fired After Alleged Strangulation and Hit-Run | New Orleans News

A Jefferson Parish deputy, Kyle Nugent, has been fired and arrested after allegedly strangling his girlfriend, then driving a patrol car while impaired and fleeing the scene in a hit-and-run. Deputies were called to an apartment complex disturbance where the incident unfolded — Nugent, 34, now faces multiple charges including domestic abuse by strangulation, DWI, and hit-and-run. The case underscores the high stakes of law enforcement duty and how swiftly misconduct can unravel careers and lives. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c83c713c46a7d81e