PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A Panama City police officer has been fired and a sergeant demoted following the murder of Lucas Daughtry, according to the Panama City Police Department.
On July 11, 2026, Preston Roulhac allegedly murdered Daughtry. Five hours before the killing, a 911 caller reported Roulhac driving past her house and texting threats to Daughtry. Officer Murrell was assigned to the call but handled it by phone and did not go to the scene.
Investigators also learned the supervising sergeant knew about the call but failed to oversee its resolution. As a result, the sergeant was demoted to police officer.
The department said it is committed to transparency and expressed concern about the behavior. It stated it has taken firm and appropriate steps to address the situation and discourage future misconduct, emphasizing its commitment to integrity, accountability, and community trust.
Source: wjhg.com
