Governor Lombardo and his wife were pulled over by police while heading to the airport in Las Vegas.
The incident happened two months ago.
“I’m Joe Lombardo,” he said as the officer arrived at the passenger-side window, police body camera video obtained by The Associated Press shows.
Gov. Lombardo was pulled over May 15 by an officer from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, the agency Lombardo led as sheriff for eight years. The officer walks up to the passenger side of a light-gray Ford pickup truck and says, “Hello, how are you doing, sir?” according to the video.
Lombardo is in the driver's seat, with his wife Donna Lombardo in the passenger seat.
The officer begins to explain the reason for the stop, and Lombardo interrupts to say, “I’m Joe Lombardo.” The officer says, “I’m aware,” and continues to explain the stop was initiated because he did not see Lombardo stop at a red light before making a right turn.
“Come on, man,” Lombardo says.
The officer replies, “You’re good to go, sir. Appreciate ya. Have a good day,” and then walks away.
Gov. Lombardo was pulled over May 15 by an officer from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, the agency Lombardo led as sheriff for eight years. The officer walks up to the passenger side of a light-gray Ford pickup truck and says, “Hello, how are you doing, sir?” according to the video.
The whole interaction lasts about 15 seconds of the 1 minute and 10 second video.
The police department said the governor did not receive a citation but did not say why, however law enforcement officers say it is common to not give a citation over a minor violation.
Lombardo's campaign said the governor and his wife were headed to the airport when they were pulled over.
Lombardo's spokesperson sent 2 News Nevada this statement:
“Two months ago, Governor Lombardo and his wife were briefly pulled over on their way to the airport by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department over a question about whether Governor Lombardo had come to a complete stop while turning. Governor Lombardo spoke with the officer, fully complied with all instructions, and was promptly on his way. He remains grateful for the professionalism of the officer involved and for the service of law enforcement officers across Nevada.”
(The Associated Press contributed to this report.)
