Cop accused of dropping gun, causing evacuation enters plea

UPDATE: An off-duty Cincinnati police sergeant accused of dropping a handgun at a movie theater, prompting an evacuation, waived her first court appearance Monday.

An attorney for Shauna Lambert, 50, entered a not guilty plea on her behalf.

A Clermont County judge set her bond at $7,500 as long as she doesn't consume drugs or alcohol while the case is pending or have access to firearms. A "scam" unit will be put into place to ensure she's not drinking alcohol while the case is pending.

Lambert also cannot have contact with Cinemark Movie Theater, 500 Rivers Edge Drive, Milford.

That's where she was arrested Friday night on charges of inducing panic and having weapons while intoxicated, Milford police have said.

EARLIER REPORT: An off-duty Cincinnati police sergeant accused of dropping a handgun at a movie theater, prompting an evacuation, is set to make her first court appearance in the case Monday.

Shauna Lambert, 50, is scheduled to appear at 8:30 a.m. before Clermont County Municipal Court Judge Jason Nagel.

Lambert dropped a handgun Friday in a Milford theater, prompting an evacuation, according to Milford officials.

The Milford Police Department, the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office and the Clermont County Sheriff's Office responded to the Cinemark Movie Theater at 500 Rivers Edge Drive at approximately 9:30 p.m.

She was arrested Friday night on charges of inducing panic and having weapons while intoxicated, court records show.

“Officers were informed by multiple witnesses that an intoxicated female was acting erratic and dropped a handgun, causing panic and evacuation,” the Milford Police Department said in a statement.

Lambert was taken into custody without incident, police said. No shots were fired, and no one was hurt.

Cincinnati police Lt. Steve Saunders confirmed that Lambert is a sergeant with the Cincinnati Police Department.

Cincinnati police said they are aware of the incident and are reviewing the situation. Officials said Lambert's alleged conduct could result in department disciplinary action.

Lambert was booked into the Clermont County jail about 1 a.m. Saturday and released about 10 a.m. after posting $4,000 cash bond, jail officials said Monday morning.

Enquirer media partner Fox19 contributed to this report.