Truck Driver Pleads Not Guilty

Truck driver Miguel Perez, accused in the fatal February crash that killed Sgt. Michael Schlattman during a traffic stop on I-40, entered a not guilty plea via his lawyer after connection issues prevented Perez from appearing on Zoom. Facing charges of careless driving and operating near an emergency vehicle, Perez remains in Florida under virtual check-in conditions pending trial. A first-time conviction could carry up to 90 days in jail and $500 fine — a sobering case highlighting the daily risks faced by law enforcement and the tragic consequences of road accidents. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/3aba872cb4acc045