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Jason Nevill resigns from Barrie Police Service
Jason Nevill has resigned.
Barrie Police released a statement Friday afternoon stating that late Thursday, through his legal counsel, Nevill tendered his letter of resignation with the Barrie Police Service.
Chief Kimberley Greenwood has accepted his resignation; effective immediately.
Nevill is no longer employed by the Barrie Police Service.
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After being convicted of assault, Barrie Police Const. Jason Nevill plans to tender his resignation.
Nevill’s lawyer, David Butt, made the announcement during a Police Services Act hearing yesterday.
Nevill, who was convicted of assault causing bodily harm and sentenced to a year in jail earlier this fall, with six months concurrent for fabricating evidence, plans to resign this week, his lawyer said.
The criminal charges came after Nevill responded to a Nov. 20, 2010 mischief call at the Bayfield Mall, where 25-year-old Jason Stern was arrested for being drunk in public and assaulting police with the intent to resist arrest.
Months later, a video of the altercation surfaced and then-chief, Mark Neelin called the OPP to investigate. Charges against Stern were dropped and Nevill was charged.
After the conviction, Barrie Police Chief Kimberley Greenwood brought a five Police Services Act charges against him, including unlawful use of authority, deceit and discreditable conduct.
If Nevill does resign, the Police Services Act charges against him would be stayed.
“His resignation is not yet effective. It has to be in writing and it has to be accepted by the chief,” Insp. Dave Hossack said.
“My feeling is, he’s done the right thing — for the first time. But he hasn’t done it yet. Hopefully, it will be a good day for the service.”
Protesters Stage Rally Against Police Brutality In North Chicago
Attorney Kevin O’Connor told the crowd that while the community has a new police chief, and police Tasers have been taken away, not all is well. He accused Chief James Jackson of being lax in enforcing rules designed to minimize misconduct and physical violence by officers, and said Mayor Leon ‘Rockingham has not told officers to stay in line.
“The rules are not being enforced and they’re not cleaning house,” O’Connor said. “If you tell someone it’s okay, your actions are okay, we’ll even promote you for what you did, it’s not going to convince others that they have to conform their conduct to the appropriate rules.
O’Connor has filed close to a dozen lawsuits alleging excessive use of force and other misconduct by North Chicago officers. In the past week O’Connor has filed yet another suit, involving the October 2011 arrest of parolee Jarred McGill, whom he said police initially mistook for his brother.
“We have a situation where a man, who was minding his own business, is grabbed, beaten, knocked to the ground, tased, then charged with 15 (counts); they automatically revoked his parole and then all 15 charges were dropped and he was put back into jail,” O’Connor said.
O’Connor said that McGill served nearly a year in jail before being released.
The city’s attorney has refused comment. O’Connor said that McGill’s arrest occurred 11 days before the controversial fatal beating of Darrin Hanna by several of the same police officers.
The rally did not limit itself to problems in North Chicago. Lake County (Ill.) Coroner Dr. Thomas Rudd said he has had problems convincing State’s Attorney Mike Nerheim to reopen the investigations into several cases
“The rules are not being enforced and they’re not cleaning house,” O’Connor said. “If you tell someone it’s okay, your actions are okay, we’ll even promote you for what you did, it’s not going to convince others that they have to conform their conduct to the appropriate rules.
O’Connor has filed close to a dozen lawsuits alleging excessive use of force and other misconduct by North Chicago officers. In the past week O’Connor has filed yet another suit, involving the October 2011 arrest of parolee Jarred McGill, whom he said police initially mistook for his brother.
“We have a situation where a man, who was minding his own business, is grabbed, beaten, knocked to the ground, tased, then charged with 15 (counts); they automatically revoked his parole and then all 15 charges were dropped and he was put back into jail,” O’Connor said.
O’Connor said that McGill served nearly a year in jail before being released.
The city’s attorney has refused comment. O’Connor said that McGill’s arrest occurred 11 days before the controversial fatal beating of Darrin Hanna by several of the same police officers.
The rally did not limit itself to problems in North Chicago. Lake County (Ill.) Coroner Dr. Thomas Rudd said he has had problems convincing State’s Attorney Mike Nerheim to reopen the investigations into several cases
Residents voice police brutality concerns to AC City Council
ATLANTIC CITY -
Emotions were running high at the Atlantic City City Council meeting Wednesday night as residents called for action in addressing what they say are cases of police brutality.
Prior to the meeting a group gathered to hold a press conference in the city hall lobby.
"We're not blind to it,” said Steven Young of the National Action Network.
“Everybody knows about it, everybody sees it. Now its time to do something about it and take action."
The parents of David Castellani were also in attendance. They say since a police dog was used on their son's arrest in June, more and more people have come forward with stories of alleged police brutality.
"Its horrible for the citizens, its horrible for the tourism, it's a epidemic problem that we've seen since my sons case has come to light," said David’s father, David Castellani
Once upstairs in the City Council chambers, several residents came forward with alleged cases of police brutality. Tensions flared and one man was even briefly escorted from the room. After the testimony of residents, several council members voiced a need for answers.
"2014 wont be the same, you wont be basically in front of us screaming about brutality. Believe it or not we do understand," said Councilman Frank Gilliam.
"Its time, its time something is done so we'll respond," said Council President William Marsh.
Police Chief Ernest Jubilee was in attendance and upon the request of council, he explained the internal affairs process of reviewing complaints.
"I understand the frustration of the citizens I heard speak tonight but I can’t rush the investigation that makes for a sloppy investigation so it does take time," said Chief Jubilee.
The Chief says he does have the ability to send results from cases for further investigation and that brutality has not place in his department.
"I don't nor the police department does not tolerate police brutality so when it’s exposed, the officer is disciplined," said the Chief.
Something residents hope happens sooner rather than later.
"Hopefully take action,” said Castellani.
“Not only against the officer involved but take action to revamp the police department and to get to where they're to help the citizens, to protect and serve them not to brutalize them."
Emotions were running high at the Atlantic City City Council meeting Wednesday night as residents called for action in addressing what they say are cases of police brutality.
Prior to the meeting a group gathered to hold a press conference in the city hall lobby.
"We're not blind to it,” said Steven Young of the National Action Network.
“Everybody knows about it, everybody sees it. Now its time to do something about it and take action."
The parents of David Castellani were also in attendance. They say since a police dog was used on their son's arrest in June, more and more people have come forward with stories of alleged police brutality.
"Its horrible for the citizens, its horrible for the tourism, it's a epidemic problem that we've seen since my sons case has come to light," said David’s father, David Castellani
Once upstairs in the City Council chambers, several residents came forward with alleged cases of police brutality. Tensions flared and one man was even briefly escorted from the room. After the testimony of residents, several council members voiced a need for answers.
"2014 wont be the same, you wont be basically in front of us screaming about brutality. Believe it or not we do understand," said Councilman Frank Gilliam.
"Its time, its time something is done so we'll respond," said Council President William Marsh.
Police Chief Ernest Jubilee was in attendance and upon the request of council, he explained the internal affairs process of reviewing complaints.
"I understand the frustration of the citizens I heard speak tonight but I can’t rush the investigation that makes for a sloppy investigation so it does take time," said Chief Jubilee.
The Chief says he does have the ability to send results from cases for further investigation and that brutality has not place in his department.
"I don't nor the police department does not tolerate police brutality so when it’s exposed, the officer is disciplined," said the Chief.
Something residents hope happens sooner rather than later.
"Hopefully take action,” said Castellani.
“Not only against the officer involved but take action to revamp the police department and to get to where they're to help the citizens, to protect and serve them not to brutalize them."
Concerns Over Police Brutality Once Again Arise in Dover
DOVER, Del.- In Dover, concerns over police brutality continue to take center stage. On Wednesday night, nearly 50 community members gathered at the Mount Zion AME Church in downtown Dover to discuss what they call police brutality in their home city.
At the event were state legislatures and community leaders as well as members from legal groups like the NAACP and the ACLU. Many, such as Shawn Russell, also told their stories of what they call police brutality.
"I left work," he said as he told the crowd about his incident that took place on September 25. "After work, I was pulled over by Troop 2, and they forced me out of the vehicle. They had guns drawn on me. They searched me, handcuffed me, searched me several times, searched his vehicle.
Russell said the police were looking for drugs in his car, but didn't find any after an extensive search. He said he is now looking for a lawyer so that he can sue the state police for harassment. After hearing about the incident, WBOC reached out to State Police, but since this allegation is so new, they have not yet released a statement on the incident.
The meeting follows two separate allegations of police brutality directed at the Dover Police Department. The accusations were made by Antonio Barlow and James Wilson, both African-American men who said they were treated unfairly and with "excessive force" by the police officers.
Wilson has already filed a suit for $50 million in damages from the police. Barlow has not filed for a lawsuit, as of Wednesday night. Dover police maintains that their department has never allowed police brutality. They have also told WBOC that they have video that proves the police department acted appropriately when arresting Barlow, although they have not released this footage.
Russel, who maintains he was treated unfairly, said he didn't know where to turn after the incident.
"It still feels like I have nobody to turn to for help," he said. "But I'm going to continue to try to get help because if this has happened to me, it's happened to other people.
Roy Sudler Jr. from the Social Action Commission, chaired the discussion at the meeting. He said people should not jump to rash conclusions about these incidents. He said the event was all about opening up a dialogue with the police department.
"We're trying to assist law enforcement agencies," he said. "But at the same time to help bridge that gap of trust and mistrust between the community and the law enforcement agencies."
At the event were state legislatures and community leaders as well as members from legal groups like the NAACP and the ACLU. Many, such as Shawn Russell, also told their stories of what they call police brutality.
"I left work," he said as he told the crowd about his incident that took place on September 25. "After work, I was pulled over by Troop 2, and they forced me out of the vehicle. They had guns drawn on me. They searched me, handcuffed me, searched me several times, searched his vehicle.
Russell said the police were looking for drugs in his car, but didn't find any after an extensive search. He said he is now looking for a lawyer so that he can sue the state police for harassment. After hearing about the incident, WBOC reached out to State Police, but since this allegation is so new, they have not yet released a statement on the incident.
The meeting follows two separate allegations of police brutality directed at the Dover Police Department. The accusations were made by Antonio Barlow and James Wilson, both African-American men who said they were treated unfairly and with "excessive force" by the police officers.
Wilson has already filed a suit for $50 million in damages from the police. Barlow has not filed for a lawsuit, as of Wednesday night. Dover police maintains that their department has never allowed police brutality. They have also told WBOC that they have video that proves the police department acted appropriately when arresting Barlow, although they have not released this footage.
Russel, who maintains he was treated unfairly, said he didn't know where to turn after the incident.
"It still feels like I have nobody to turn to for help," he said. "But I'm going to continue to try to get help because if this has happened to me, it's happened to other people.
Roy Sudler Jr. from the Social Action Commission, chaired the discussion at the meeting. He said people should not jump to rash conclusions about these incidents. He said the event was all about opening up a dialogue with the police department.
"We're trying to assist law enforcement agencies," he said. "But at the same time to help bridge that gap of trust and mistrust between the community and the law enforcement agencies."
CA Police Brutality Coalition Calls Andy Lopez Killing 'Police Terrorism'
SANTA ROSA – A statewide police brutality organization is noting that on October 22 – the same day that thousands of people were protesting "police terror" across the country and at the State Capitol in Sacramento – a Santa Rosa Sheriff's Deputy gunned down 13-year-old Andy Lopez.
"We are heartbroken and outraged that Andy Lopez was murdered by Erick Gelhaus of the Sonoma County Sheriff's Department. We demand police terror on American citizens stop immediately. We demand Justice for Andy Lopez, his family and his community," said Christina Arechiga of the CA Statewide Coalition Against Police Brutality.
She said that even as hundreds gathered at the Capitol representing labor, students, community groups and more than 50 families whose loved ones were murdered by police (the CA Statewide Coalition Against Police Brutality), they learned "about the horror happening in Santa Rosa."
The Coalition issued a letter to Santa Rosa District Attorney Jill Ravitch, demanding "Erick Gelhaus (be) charged immediately for the murder of Andy Lopez." http://www.poormagazine.org/node/4954
The letter continued:
"It is an abomination that the police are allowed to investigate themselves. When Santa Rosa PD investigates the Sonoma County Sheriff & then the Sonoma County Sheriff investigates the Santa Rosa PD those 2 departments are not conducting “independent” investigations. When there is no 3rd party doing an entire investigation then the people cannot rely on the information being complete or untainted.
"We are aware that there were witnesses that the police never interviewed, there have been witnesses that have been harassed after speaking to the media and there are other citizens stepping forward about the mental state of Erick Gelhaus. Additionally, with Erick Gelhaus’ obsession with guns and preparing for 'war zones,' we have a plethora of information that suggest that he premeditated killing in the line of duty and knew the importance of being able to 'articulate' to his superiors how he felt he was in 'fear of his life' in order to get away with murder if need be.
"Andy Lopez was given LESS than 10 seconds to understand what was happening and comply, no reasonable person believes that he was fully aware of the situation. Andy Lopez is dead and we are disgusted at law enforcements tactics of demonizing this boy. He was a boy being a boy, playing with toys, walking in his own neighborhood. Our efforts to protect this child and his family from this slander will not cease.
"This behavior by the Sonoma County is terrorism. We will not allow blatant murder to happen at the hands of law enforcement...a badge is not a license to kill and it does not grant extra rights.
"On February 1, 1960 four young black men took seats at a Woolworth’s segregated lunch counter in Greensboro, NC – by July of that year Woolworth’s integrated all of its stores. Like Rosa Parks resisted and like Cesar Chavez organized. So will the movement behind Andy Lopez.
"We will not allow this murder to go unanswered for. If an indictment of penal code 187, murder is not filed against Erick Gelhaus those responsible will answer to the people. We await you doing the right thing. "
She said that even as hundreds gathered at the Capitol representing labor, students, community groups and more than 50 families whose loved ones were murdered by police (the CA Statewide Coalition Against Police Brutality), they learned "about the horror happening in Santa Rosa."
The Coalition issued a letter to Santa Rosa District Attorney Jill Ravitch, demanding "Erick Gelhaus (be) charged immediately for the murder of Andy Lopez." http://www.poormagazine.org/node/4954
The letter continued:
"It is an abomination that the police are allowed to investigate themselves. When Santa Rosa PD investigates the Sonoma County Sheriff & then the Sonoma County Sheriff investigates the Santa Rosa PD those 2 departments are not conducting “independent” investigations. When there is no 3rd party doing an entire investigation then the people cannot rely on the information being complete or untainted.
"We are aware that there were witnesses that the police never interviewed, there have been witnesses that have been harassed after speaking to the media and there are other citizens stepping forward about the mental state of Erick Gelhaus. Additionally, with Erick Gelhaus’ obsession with guns and preparing for 'war zones,' we have a plethora of information that suggest that he premeditated killing in the line of duty and knew the importance of being able to 'articulate' to his superiors how he felt he was in 'fear of his life' in order to get away with murder if need be.
"Andy Lopez was given LESS than 10 seconds to understand what was happening and comply, no reasonable person believes that he was fully aware of the situation. Andy Lopez is dead and we are disgusted at law enforcements tactics of demonizing this boy. He was a boy being a boy, playing with toys, walking in his own neighborhood. Our efforts to protect this child and his family from this slander will not cease.
"This behavior by the Sonoma County is terrorism. We will not allow blatant murder to happen at the hands of law enforcement...a badge is not a license to kill and it does not grant extra rights.
"On February 1, 1960 four young black men took seats at a Woolworth’s segregated lunch counter in Greensboro, NC – by July of that year Woolworth’s integrated all of its stores. Like Rosa Parks resisted and like Cesar Chavez organized. So will the movement behind Andy Lopez.
"We will not allow this murder to go unanswered for. If an indictment of penal code 187, murder is not filed against Erick Gelhaus those responsible will answer to the people. We await you doing the right thing. "
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Fired Minnesota police chief pleads not guilty in sexual misconduct case
AUSTIN, Minn. — A former police chief in southern Minnesota has pleaded not guilty to felony sexual misconduct.
Forty-three-year-old Jason Mindrup of Waltham pleaded not guilty Thursday to first- and third-degree criminal sexual conduct.
The Brownsdale City Council voted last week to fire Mindrup as police chief.
According to the complaint, a woman accused Mindrup of sexually assaulting her after leaving a Waltham bar on Aug. 31. Mindrup denied those accusations. Court files say he told investigators the woman asked to go to his house, but he instead drove her back to the bar where she had left her phone and purse.
Mindrup had been on paid administrative leave since early September while the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension investigated
Forty-three-year-old Jason Mindrup of Waltham pleaded not guilty Thursday to first- and third-degree criminal sexual conduct.
The Brownsdale City Council voted last week to fire Mindrup as police chief.
According to the complaint, a woman accused Mindrup of sexually assaulting her after leaving a Waltham bar on Aug. 31. Mindrup denied those accusations. Court files say he told investigators the woman asked to go to his house, but he instead drove her back to the bar where she had left her phone and purse.
Mindrup had been on paid administrative leave since early September while the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension investigated
Skokie cop resigns after battery charges
A Skokie police officer charged with shoving a woman face-first into a cell bench has resigned rather than face possible firing, village officials said.
Skokie officials had told Michael Hart that they would seek to fire him, and his resignation took effect Friday, according to a news release from the village. In late October, Cook County prosecutors charged Hart with aggravated battery and official misconduct.
Mayor George Van Dusen said in the news release that village officials expect officers to treat people with "the utmost professionalism."
"When officers fall short of that expectation, it is our responsibility to take proper action, as the village has done in this case," he said.
In an episode caught on video in March, Hart shoved Cassandra Feuerstein from behind into a police station cell after the officer became irate that she wouldn't look into the camera for a booking photo after a drunken driving arrest, prosecutors said. Feuerstein, of Chicago, fell and hit her face on the bench, breaking her eye socket and loosening teeth, prosecutors said.
Feuerstein, who pleaded guilty to drunken driving, is suing the village and Hart.
Hart's attorney, Jed Stone, said that he believes people are judging the officer too harshly based on a video circulated widely online. Stone said what Hart did was not "an intentional act" nor a crime.
"The citizens of Skokie have lost a good cop," he said. "I would urge the public to stop, look at all of the evidence, not make a judgment until they've seen everything and understand that for 19 years this man served the people of Skokie and served them with honor and distinction."
Stone said that Hart realizes his law enforcement career is over and "wants to move on."
Skokie officials had told Michael Hart that they would seek to fire him, and his resignation took effect Friday, according to a news release from the village. In late October, Cook County prosecutors charged Hart with aggravated battery and official misconduct.
Mayor George Van Dusen said in the news release that village officials expect officers to treat people with "the utmost professionalism."
"When officers fall short of that expectation, it is our responsibility to take proper action, as the village has done in this case," he said.
In an episode caught on video in March, Hart shoved Cassandra Feuerstein from behind into a police station cell after the officer became irate that she wouldn't look into the camera for a booking photo after a drunken driving arrest, prosecutors said. Feuerstein, of Chicago, fell and hit her face on the bench, breaking her eye socket and loosening teeth, prosecutors said.
Feuerstein, who pleaded guilty to drunken driving, is suing the village and Hart.
Hart's attorney, Jed Stone, said that he believes people are judging the officer too harshly based on a video circulated widely online. Stone said what Hart did was not "an intentional act" nor a crime.
"The citizens of Skokie have lost a good cop," he said. "I would urge the public to stop, look at all of the evidence, not make a judgment until they've seen everything and understand that for 19 years this man served the people of Skokie and served them with honor and distinction."
Stone said that Hart realizes his law enforcement career is over and "wants to move on."
Appeal hearing rescheduled for Evansville police officer accused of misconduct
EVANSVILLE — The scheduled appeal hearing for an Evansville police officer accused of misconduct while on-duty was pushed back by Police Merit Commission members Friday morning.
Due to a city attorney’s illness, commissioners moved the hearing for officer Steve Hicks to Dec. 16.
Police Chief Billy Bolin recommended that Hicks be suspended 21 days without pay and be terminated from his job with the department for an undisclosed incident at a local bar while on-duty in August.
Hicks, who is currently suspended with pay, appealed the disciplinary recommendation. Merit board members will hear testimony and will either affirm or amend Bolin’s recommendations during the Dec. 16 meeting.
Due to a city attorney’s illness, commissioners moved the hearing for officer Steve Hicks to Dec. 16.
Police Chief Billy Bolin recommended that Hicks be suspended 21 days without pay and be terminated from his job with the department for an undisclosed incident at a local bar while on-duty in August.
Hicks, who is currently suspended with pay, appealed the disciplinary recommendation. Merit board members will hear testimony and will either affirm or amend Bolin’s recommendations during the Dec. 16 meeting.
officer suspended following arrest of woman
A woman says an Austin police officer slammed her to the ground and seriously hurt her during an arrest. Charges against her were dropped and the officer has been suspended for eight days.
He says he didn't do anything wrong.
"I hear Vanessa crying. She ain't doing nothing to them. She ain't doing nothing to nobody."
That is the voice of Vanessa Price's husband. He used his cell phone to record video of her arrest last May. He rushed to his friend's house after he says while talking on the phone, he heard Vanessa being roughed up by a police officer.
"Why do you have my wife in custody," he shouted. "Why did you tackle my wife sir?"
Shortly before the arrest, several couples met at a South Austin home for a get-together.
Vanessa says one guest got too intoxicated to drive home.
"We didn't want her driving home so we called a cab for her. She, I guess got into a fight with the cab driver. Police were called out," Vanessa Price said.
Vanessa says she went outside to see what was going on. According to APD, Officer Jermaine Hopkins told her she was detained and to sit on the curb. In the disciplinary memo, it is noted that Vanessa never gets closer than 20 to 30 feet from Hopkins. Vanessa then called her husband and was told to hang up.
When she failed to comply, she says this happened...
"He slammed me to the ground," she said. "I had bruises on my face. I had scratches from the stickers in the grass. I had to do physical therapy for eight weeks for my shoulder and my arm."
Vanessa was charged with interference with public duties and resisting arrest.
"I used to have a huge admiration for [police]. I used to feel really safe, now I don't at all. I don't trust them to make the right decision," Vanessa said.
On Thursday Officer Hopkins was given an eight day suspension.
The department disciplinary memo states "officer Hopkins' chain of command had concerns regarding Officer Hopkins' handling of the call for service and the arrest of Mrs. Price."
His supervisors filed an internal affairs complaint and contacted the county attorney's office to request charges against Price be dropped.
The memo also states, "Hopkins stated that he would not have handled the situation any differently and that he believes that the charges filed against Mrs. Price were valid."
Hopkins plans to appeal.
Sgt. Wayne Vincent, president of the Austin Police Association backs him up.
"Officers are very uncomfortable if they have someone under detention, letting someone make a phone call," Vincent said. "We've had instances where that phone call resulted in other people showing up at the scene. So, when someone is detained by the police they may ask them not to make that phone call it's for the safety of the officer."
Because of his appeal, the department will not comment on the issue or release the dash camera video. Vanessa says eight days isn't good enough.
"I'm surprised he's working there at all. I don't think he should be able to make these kinds of calls," Vanessa said.
The homeowner was also arrested that night. He was the person who approached Officer Hopkins and gave him the intoxicated woman's keys. He said trying to do the right thing. He says Hopkins arrested him immediately. He was charged with furnishing alcohol to a minor and public intoxication. He has an attorney and is fighting those charges
He says he didn't do anything wrong.
"I hear Vanessa crying. She ain't doing nothing to them. She ain't doing nothing to nobody."
That is the voice of Vanessa Price's husband. He used his cell phone to record video of her arrest last May. He rushed to his friend's house after he says while talking on the phone, he heard Vanessa being roughed up by a police officer.
"Why do you have my wife in custody," he shouted. "Why did you tackle my wife sir?"
Shortly before the arrest, several couples met at a South Austin home for a get-together.
Vanessa says one guest got too intoxicated to drive home.
"We didn't want her driving home so we called a cab for her. She, I guess got into a fight with the cab driver. Police were called out," Vanessa Price said.
Vanessa says she went outside to see what was going on. According to APD, Officer Jermaine Hopkins told her she was detained and to sit on the curb. In the disciplinary memo, it is noted that Vanessa never gets closer than 20 to 30 feet from Hopkins. Vanessa then called her husband and was told to hang up.
When she failed to comply, she says this happened...
"He slammed me to the ground," she said. "I had bruises on my face. I had scratches from the stickers in the grass. I had to do physical therapy for eight weeks for my shoulder and my arm."
Vanessa was charged with interference with public duties and resisting arrest.
"I used to have a huge admiration for [police]. I used to feel really safe, now I don't at all. I don't trust them to make the right decision," Vanessa said.
On Thursday Officer Hopkins was given an eight day suspension.
The department disciplinary memo states "officer Hopkins' chain of command had concerns regarding Officer Hopkins' handling of the call for service and the arrest of Mrs. Price."
His supervisors filed an internal affairs complaint and contacted the county attorney's office to request charges against Price be dropped.
The memo also states, "Hopkins stated that he would not have handled the situation any differently and that he believes that the charges filed against Mrs. Price were valid."
Hopkins plans to appeal.
Sgt. Wayne Vincent, president of the Austin Police Association backs him up.
"Officers are very uncomfortable if they have someone under detention, letting someone make a phone call," Vincent said. "We've had instances where that phone call resulted in other people showing up at the scene. So, when someone is detained by the police they may ask them not to make that phone call it's for the safety of the officer."
Because of his appeal, the department will not comment on the issue or release the dash camera video. Vanessa says eight days isn't good enough.
"I'm surprised he's working there at all. I don't think he should be able to make these kinds of calls," Vanessa said.
The homeowner was also arrested that night. He was the person who approached Officer Hopkins and gave him the intoxicated woman's keys. He said trying to do the right thing. He says Hopkins arrested him immediately. He was charged with furnishing alcohol to a minor and public intoxication. He has an attorney and is fighting those charges
Eduardo Raposo, Fall River cop drunken driving case
Fall River Police Lt. Eduardo M. Raposo - who was arrested Jan. 12 on drunken driving charges in Somerset - is back on duty.
Raposo, 55, has been assigned to be the commander of the Fall River Police Department's Staff Services, which encompasses communications and the record room, said Fall River Police Detective JD Costa.
Raposo's case - which was transferred to New Bedford District Court shortly after his arraignment in Fall River - was disposed on March 26, records show.
On the charge of operating under the influence, Raposo pleaded to sufficient facts, meaning that he does not admit guilt, but rather that prosecutors had enough evidence to convict him at trial. His case was continued without a finding until March 25, 2014, meaning that the case will be dropped if he is not arrested on new charges and abides by the term of his probation. He was also ordered to complete an alcohol education program and lost his license for 45 days, according to court documents.
Raposo received the same disposition on charges of leaving the scene of property damage and negligent operation of a motor vehicle, according to court documents.
Raposo, a 25-year member of the police department, was on sick leave due to a “significant illness” at the time of his Jan. 12 arrest, police said.
On Jan. 12, Somerset police said Raposo, who at the time was a patrol Watch Commander, was intoxicated behind the wheel when he rear-ended and side-swiped a vehicle at the intersection of Route 6 and Gardners Neck Road in Swansea. The vehicle’s occupants were not seriously injured, according to court documents.
Swansea Police Officer Richard Gibeau stopped Raposo’s BMW about a half-mile from the accident. Gibeau wrote in his report that Raposo was unresponsive and stared ahead when Gibeau first asked for his driver’s license and registration.
After asking him again for his license, Gibeau said Raposo told him, “You know me.” Gibeau said he then recognized Raposo because they had worked on a case several years prior, according to court records.
According to Gibeau’s report, Raposo slurred his words and said that he had been drinking. Raposo asked Gibeau several times if he could bring him home, and became irate when Gibeau asked him to step out of his vehicle, according to court documents.
“I’m a (expletive) cop. Can’t you give me a ride home?” Raposo asked Gibeau, according to the incident report.
A few minutes later, Gibeau said, he grabbed Raposo’s arm and removed him from the vehicle. Raposo was unsteady on his feet and had to be held by two officers so that he would not fall, court records said.
Gibeau arrested Raposo at the scene, and drove him to the Swansea Police Station for booking. While traveling to the station, Gibeau said, Raposo told him that he had just passed his house, according to court documents.
Raposo, 55, has been assigned to be the commander of the Fall River Police Department's Staff Services, which encompasses communications and the record room, said Fall River Police Detective JD Costa.
Raposo's case - which was transferred to New Bedford District Court shortly after his arraignment in Fall River - was disposed on March 26, records show.
On the charge of operating under the influence, Raposo pleaded to sufficient facts, meaning that he does not admit guilt, but rather that prosecutors had enough evidence to convict him at trial. His case was continued without a finding until March 25, 2014, meaning that the case will be dropped if he is not arrested on new charges and abides by the term of his probation. He was also ordered to complete an alcohol education program and lost his license for 45 days, according to court documents.
Raposo received the same disposition on charges of leaving the scene of property damage and negligent operation of a motor vehicle, according to court documents.
Raposo, a 25-year member of the police department, was on sick leave due to a “significant illness” at the time of his Jan. 12 arrest, police said.
On Jan. 12, Somerset police said Raposo, who at the time was a patrol Watch Commander, was intoxicated behind the wheel when he rear-ended and side-swiped a vehicle at the intersection of Route 6 and Gardners Neck Road in Swansea. The vehicle’s occupants were not seriously injured, according to court documents.
Swansea Police Officer Richard Gibeau stopped Raposo’s BMW about a half-mile from the accident. Gibeau wrote in his report that Raposo was unresponsive and stared ahead when Gibeau first asked for his driver’s license and registration.
After asking him again for his license, Gibeau said Raposo told him, “You know me.” Gibeau said he then recognized Raposo because they had worked on a case several years prior, according to court records.
According to Gibeau’s report, Raposo slurred his words and said that he had been drinking. Raposo asked Gibeau several times if he could bring him home, and became irate when Gibeau asked him to step out of his vehicle, according to court documents.
“I’m a (expletive) cop. Can’t you give me a ride home?” Raposo asked Gibeau, according to the incident report.
A few minutes later, Gibeau said, he grabbed Raposo’s arm and removed him from the vehicle. Raposo was unsteady on his feet and had to be held by two officers so that he would not fall, court records said.
Gibeau arrested Raposo at the scene, and drove him to the Swansea Police Station for booking. While traveling to the station, Gibeau said, Raposo told him that he had just passed his house, according to court documents.
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Judge sets December sentencing for Phoenix officer
PHOENIX -- A judge has set a December sentencing date for a Phoenix police officer convicted of aggravated assault.
Richard Chrisman was charged with second-degree murder, animal cruelty and assault after he fatally shot an unarmed 28-year-old man and his dog during a 2010 domestic violence call.
The jury convicted him of assault in September but failed to reach verdicts on the other two counts. Chrisman will be sentenced on the assault conviction Dec. 20. He faces anywhere from five to 15 years in prison.
A retrial on the second-degree murder and animal cruelty charges is set for Jan. 27.
Chrisman maintains he shot in self-defense. Chrisman's partner testified the man wasn't a threat at the time of the shooting.
A judge on Wednesday also denied a defense request to set aside the assault conviction
Richard Chrisman was charged with second-degree murder, animal cruelty and assault after he fatally shot an unarmed 28-year-old man and his dog during a 2010 domestic violence call.
The jury convicted him of assault in September but failed to reach verdicts on the other two counts. Chrisman will be sentenced on the assault conviction Dec. 20. He faces anywhere from five to 15 years in prison.
A retrial on the second-degree murder and animal cruelty charges is set for Jan. 27.
Chrisman maintains he shot in self-defense. Chrisman's partner testified the man wasn't a threat at the time of the shooting.
A judge on Wednesday also denied a defense request to set aside the assault conviction
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Detroit police officer charged in chop shop case
DETROIT (AP) — A five-year Detroit police veteran has been charged with conspiracy to operate a chop shop and receiving and concealing a stolen vehicle. Devon Payton has been suspended without pay.
Officers with the department's commercial auto theft unit received information in April that stolen vehicles were being stripped at a business on Detroit's northwest side. During an inspection at the business, Payton identified himself as a police officer. Officials also said Payton told investigators he worked at the business, which was owned by his family.
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Officer charged with tampering with evidence, DUI
A Colorado Springs policeman is being investigated for felony tampering after he allegedly stole a blood sample taken from him after a suspected DUI.
Colorado Springs police say that veteran Officer David Rosenoff was involved in a car accident in his personal vehicle Sunday at about 1 p.m.
Investigators suspected Rosenoff was driving while intoxicated. He was taken to the hospital for a blood draw to determine his blood-alcohol content.
Rosenoff was taken home, after which the arresting officer noticed Rosenoff's blood sample was missing from his car.
After a subsequent investigation, Rosenoff was arrested Monday on charges of tampering with evidence, a felony.
Rosenoff has been placed on administrative leave by the department.
Woman wins Clackamas false imprisonment case
Jurors who deliberated less than two hours have awarded more than $101,000 to a Happy Valley woman who spent a night in jail and was sent to court in shackles before authorities in Clackamas County accepted that she had been a victim of identity theft.
The county claimed its deputies were only carrying out an arrest authorized in a warrant from New York, where detectives were investigating a case in which a man had been drugged and robbed, the Oregonian (http://bit.ly/HPeVIu) reported Monday.
But the woman, Kimberly Fossen, argued that the Clackamas County sheriff's office should have known she was innocent: More than a year before they arrested her on the New York warrant, a Clackamas County deputy had told her that her identity had been stolen.
Fossen has described her time in custody as horrific, saying she was strip searched and paraded in chains before her daughter.
"You really have to experience it to know how it feels," Fossen told the jury.
Jurors voted 10-2 to uphold her claims of negligence and false imprisonment.
Clackamas County deputies arrested Fossen Nov. 4, 2009, on a New York warrant accusing her of theft.
The woman police were looking for, Minh Thuy Nguyen, had assumed Fossen's identity. Nguyen identified herself as Fossen when she gave DNA samples during previous arrests.
So when DNA found at the New York crime scene was tested, Fossen became a suspect.
But Fossen's fingerprints didn't match those associated with the crimes, and after about 24 hours in custody, she was released.
In a statement Tuesday, her lawyer, John Devlin, said she was in jail 19 hours after the sheriff's office learned from the State Police her fingerprints didn't match any on file in the United States.
How Nguyen assumed Fossen's identity isn't clear, although Fossen lost purses to theft in 2000 and 2004.
In 2008, a Clackamas County deputy knocked on Fossen's door and told her that a woman arrested in Las Vegas had a Florida driver's license issued in Fossen's name.
Even so, the sheriff's office carried out the arrest a year later when New York issued a warrant. County authorities blamed the mix-up on New York detectives and a magistrate.
John Devlin, Fossen's attorney, said the arrest "just didn't make sense." He said Fossen was a suburban mom who had lived in the same Happy Valley home and worked at the same restaurant job for years, she's 10 years older than Nguyen, and the women looked nothing alike.
Nguyen pleaded guilty to larceny charges in 2011 and was sentenced to five years of probation
The county claimed its deputies were only carrying out an arrest authorized in a warrant from New York, where detectives were investigating a case in which a man had been drugged and robbed, the Oregonian (http://bit.ly/HPeVIu) reported Monday.
But the woman, Kimberly Fossen, argued that the Clackamas County sheriff's office should have known she was innocent: More than a year before they arrested her on the New York warrant, a Clackamas County deputy had told her that her identity had been stolen.
Fossen has described her time in custody as horrific, saying she was strip searched and paraded in chains before her daughter.
"You really have to experience it to know how it feels," Fossen told the jury.
Jurors voted 10-2 to uphold her claims of negligence and false imprisonment.
Clackamas County deputies arrested Fossen Nov. 4, 2009, on a New York warrant accusing her of theft.
The woman police were looking for, Minh Thuy Nguyen, had assumed Fossen's identity. Nguyen identified herself as Fossen when she gave DNA samples during previous arrests.
So when DNA found at the New York crime scene was tested, Fossen became a suspect.
But Fossen's fingerprints didn't match those associated with the crimes, and after about 24 hours in custody, she was released.
In a statement Tuesday, her lawyer, John Devlin, said she was in jail 19 hours after the sheriff's office learned from the State Police her fingerprints didn't match any on file in the United States.
How Nguyen assumed Fossen's identity isn't clear, although Fossen lost purses to theft in 2000 and 2004.
In 2008, a Clackamas County deputy knocked on Fossen's door and told her that a woman arrested in Las Vegas had a Florida driver's license issued in Fossen's name.
Even so, the sheriff's office carried out the arrest a year later when New York issued a warrant. County authorities blamed the mix-up on New York detectives and a magistrate.
John Devlin, Fossen's attorney, said the arrest "just didn't make sense." He said Fossen was a suburban mom who had lived in the same Happy Valley home and worked at the same restaurant job for years, she's 10 years older than Nguyen, and the women looked nothing alike.
Nguyen pleaded guilty to larceny charges in 2011 and was sentenced to five years of probation
Memphis officer charged with aggravated burglary
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis police say an officer was arrested after he entered his ex-girlfriend's house and found her in bed with another man.
Police say 33-year-old James Valentine was off-duty and holding a .40 caliber pistol when he used a spare key to enter his ex-girlfriend's house. A police affidavit shows Valentine escorted the man out of the house after finding the pair in bed.
The ex-girlfriend called police, who arrested Valentine and found the gun. According to the affidavit, she told police Valentine had previously refused to return the key and he did not have permission to enter.
Valentine was charged with aggravated burglary and aggravated assault. He has been relieved of duty with pay, pending the outcome of an investigation.
Court records do not show if Valentine has a lawyer.
Police say 33-year-old James Valentine was off-duty and holding a .40 caliber pistol when he used a spare key to enter his ex-girlfriend's house. A police affidavit shows Valentine escorted the man out of the house after finding the pair in bed.
The ex-girlfriend called police, who arrested Valentine and found the gun. According to the affidavit, she told police Valentine had previously refused to return the key and he did not have permission to enter.
Valentine was charged with aggravated burglary and aggravated assault. He has been relieved of duty with pay, pending the outcome of an investigation.
Court records do not show if Valentine has a lawyer.
Baltimore Police Officer Admits to Protecting a Heroin Dealer and Illegally Accessing Police Databases in Fraudulent Tax Refund Scheme
| U.S. Attorney’s Office November 06, 2013 |
BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore Police officer Ashley Roane, age 26, of Pikesville, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to extortion and aggravated identity theft.
The guilty plea was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod J. Rosenstein; Special Agent in Charge Stephen E. Vogt of the Federal Bureau of Investigation; and Commissioner Anthony W. Batts of the Baltimore Police Department.
According to her plea agreement, beginning in the fall of 2012, Roane and her roommate Erica Hughes engaged in a scheme whereby they provided the names and Social Security numbers of persons arrested by the Baltimore Police to an individual who could file false tax returns to obtain fraudulent tax refunds. Roane obtained the personal information of more than 30 people from law enforcement databases through her position as a Baltimore Police officer. Roane and Hughes provided the information to the individual, whom they believed worked as a tax preparer, in addition to being a large scale heroin trafficker in Baltimore. The individual whom the defendants believed was filing false tax returns and selling heroin was, in fact, an FBI cooperator.
On April 4, 2013, FBI agents watched as Roane arrived in her marked police patrol car for a meeting with the individual to obtain a fraudulent tax refund payment. As directed by the individual, Roane retrieved an envelope containing $2,500 from the source’s vehicle. At a recorded meeting on April 24, 2013, the individual went to Roane’s house and gave Roane an additional $1,500 that the FBI had provided to the individual, purported to be a fraudulent tax refund.
Roane admitted that she also provided protection for the individual’s purported drug trafficking. For example, on March 31, 2013, Roane told the individual that she had performed an unauthorized criminal check of one of the individual’s alleged associates to determine if the associate was a police informant, and the individual was “clean.” After Roane agreed to provide protection during drug transactions, on April 30, 2013, the FBI set up a controlled purchase by the individual of white powder that resembled a kilogram of heroin. The FBI watched while Roane, in uniform, armed with her service gun, and in a marked police car, provided protection while the individual purportedly retrieved heroin from a vehicle provided by the FBI. Shortly thereafter, at a prearranged meeting, the individual paid Roane $500 for her protection. Roane agreed to provide such protection again in a future transaction involving multiple kilograms of heroin.
During the course of the schemes, Roane and Hughes received $5,250 from the individual in what Roane believed was proceeds of fraudulent tax refunds. Roane also received a total of $1,000 in exchange for providing protection to the individual during what Roane believed were kilogram-level heroin transactions.
Roane and the government have agreed that if the court accepts the plea agreement, a sentence of between 60 and 111 months is the appropriate disposition of the case. U.S. District Judge William D. Quarles, Jr. has scheduled sentencing for February 4, 2014, at 1:00 p.m.
Co-defendant Erica Hughes, age 26, of Pikesville, previously pleaded guilty to aggravated identity theft and is scheduled to be sentenced on January 14, 2014, at 1:00 p.m.
United States Attorney Rod J. Rosenstein praised the FBI and Baltimore Police Department for their work in the investigation. Mr. Rosenstein thanked Assistant U.S. Attorney Peter M. Nothstein, who is prosecuting the case.
The guilty plea was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod J. Rosenstein; Special Agent in Charge Stephen E. Vogt of the Federal Bureau of Investigation; and Commissioner Anthony W. Batts of the Baltimore Police Department.
According to her plea agreement, beginning in the fall of 2012, Roane and her roommate Erica Hughes engaged in a scheme whereby they provided the names and Social Security numbers of persons arrested by the Baltimore Police to an individual who could file false tax returns to obtain fraudulent tax refunds. Roane obtained the personal information of more than 30 people from law enforcement databases through her position as a Baltimore Police officer. Roane and Hughes provided the information to the individual, whom they believed worked as a tax preparer, in addition to being a large scale heroin trafficker in Baltimore. The individual whom the defendants believed was filing false tax returns and selling heroin was, in fact, an FBI cooperator.
On April 4, 2013, FBI agents watched as Roane arrived in her marked police patrol car for a meeting with the individual to obtain a fraudulent tax refund payment. As directed by the individual, Roane retrieved an envelope containing $2,500 from the source’s vehicle. At a recorded meeting on April 24, 2013, the individual went to Roane’s house and gave Roane an additional $1,500 that the FBI had provided to the individual, purported to be a fraudulent tax refund.
Roane admitted that she also provided protection for the individual’s purported drug trafficking. For example, on March 31, 2013, Roane told the individual that she had performed an unauthorized criminal check of one of the individual’s alleged associates to determine if the associate was a police informant, and the individual was “clean.” After Roane agreed to provide protection during drug transactions, on April 30, 2013, the FBI set up a controlled purchase by the individual of white powder that resembled a kilogram of heroin. The FBI watched while Roane, in uniform, armed with her service gun, and in a marked police car, provided protection while the individual purportedly retrieved heroin from a vehicle provided by the FBI. Shortly thereafter, at a prearranged meeting, the individual paid Roane $500 for her protection. Roane agreed to provide such protection again in a future transaction involving multiple kilograms of heroin.
During the course of the schemes, Roane and Hughes received $5,250 from the individual in what Roane believed was proceeds of fraudulent tax refunds. Roane also received a total of $1,000 in exchange for providing protection to the individual during what Roane believed were kilogram-level heroin transactions.
Roane and the government have agreed that if the court accepts the plea agreement, a sentence of between 60 and 111 months is the appropriate disposition of the case. U.S. District Judge William D. Quarles, Jr. has scheduled sentencing for February 4, 2014, at 1:00 p.m.
Co-defendant Erica Hughes, age 26, of Pikesville, previously pleaded guilty to aggravated identity theft and is scheduled to be sentenced on January 14, 2014, at 1:00 p.m.
United States Attorney Rod J. Rosenstein praised the FBI and Baltimore Police Department for their work in the investigation. Mr. Rosenstein thanked Assistant U.S. Attorney Peter M. Nothstein, who is prosecuting the case.
Former Belen Police Department Detective Indicted for Using Excessive Force Against Arrestee
| .S. Department of Justice November 08, 2013 |
WASHINGTON—A federal grand jury in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has returned a one-count indictment charging former Belen Police Department Detective John Lytle with unlawfully assaulting a victim, identified in the indictment as R.A., during an investigative stop and arrest on March 15, 2012.
Lytle is charged with violating R.A.’s right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure by a law enforcement officer, which includes freedom from the use of excessive force. The indictment alleges that Lytle unlawfully assaulted R.A. by striking R.A. while R.A. was in handcuffs. The indictment also alleges that Lytle’s actions resulted in bodily injury to R.A.
Lytle faces a statutory maximum penalty of 10 years in prison for the civil rights violation.
An indictment is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
This case is being investigated by the Albuquerque Division of the Federal Bureau Investigation. It is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico Mark T. Baker and Trial Attorney Julia Gegenheimer of the Civil Rights Division.
Lytle is charged with violating R.A.’s right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure by a law enforcement officer, which includes freedom from the use of excessive force. The indictment alleges that Lytle unlawfully assaulted R.A. by striking R.A. while R.A. was in handcuffs. The indictment also alleges that Lytle’s actions resulted in bodily injury to R.A.
Lytle faces a statutory maximum penalty of 10 years in prison for the civil rights violation.
An indictment is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
This case is being investigated by the Albuquerque Division of the Federal Bureau Investigation. It is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico Mark T. Baker and Trial Attorney Julia Gegenheimer of the Civil Rights Division.
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The 13-year department veteran is accused of:
•Five counts of using LEIN information for unauthorized disclosure.
•Two counts of motor vehicle code false certification.
•Two counts of using a computer to commit a crime.
•Two counts of common law offenses.
KCMO Police Officer is suspended after accusations of excessive force
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City Missouri Police Department has suspended an officer over the possibility that he used excessive force during an arrest.
The officer had arrested 21 year-old Alfredo Ponce, who was wanted in connection with an armed robbery that took place October 5th in Kansas City, Mo. Later that same day after being spotted alone in a stolen vehicle, Ponce had tried to run from officers, but they were able to catch up with him a short distance from the vehicle.
During the arrest, officers said that Ponce had resisted and assaulted two of the officers. A mug shot has been released of Ponce showing what he looked like after being booked into jail.
A statement released by the police department said:
“During an internal review of the arrest information, which is a normal internal process, it was determined that an officer who was involved in the arrest responded in a manner that required further review. This review is currently being investigated as a possible criminal offense of assault.”
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The officer had arrested 21 year-old Alfredo Ponce, who was wanted in connection with an armed robbery that took place October 5th in Kansas City, Mo. Later that same day after being spotted alone in a stolen vehicle, Ponce had tried to run from officers, but they were able to catch up with him a short distance from the vehicle.
During the arrest, officers said that Ponce had resisted and assaulted two of the officers. A mug shot has been released of Ponce showing what he looked like after being booked into jail.
A statement released by the police department said:
“During an internal review of the arrest information, which is a normal internal process, it was determined that an officer who was involved in the arrest responded in a manner that required further review. This review is currently being investigated as a possible criminal offense of assault.”
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Ex-Bell police chief Randy Adams testifies in corruption trial
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The ex-police chief of a scandal-ridden Southern California city said Wednesday that emails portrayed by prosecutors as incriminating were sent in jest from an accused assistant city manager as warnings against being greedy.
Former Bell police Chief Randy Adams, who is not charged in the case, testified for the first time in a financial scandal where authorities said city officials were improperly awarding themselves soaring annual salaries for very little work in a small Los Angeles suburb where 1 in 4 residents lives in poverty.
He was called to the stand by defense lawyers for Angela Spaccia, Bell’s former assistant city manager on trial facing felony corruption charges. She has pleaded not guilty.
Adams downplayed an email from Spaccia that said they would “get fat together” off the city’s coffers.
“It’s been fully taken out of context and made to look like it was some evil plan, and it was in jest,” Adams said.
Spaccia and ex-Bell City Manager Robert Rizzo were arrested three years ago on charges related to a citywide corruption scandal. Spaccia had been earning $375,000 a year plus benefits and Rizzo $800,000 a year with benefits that brought his compensation to nearly $1.2 million to run a 2.5 square-mile city of 35,000 residents.
Rizzo, formerly Spaccia’s co-defendant, pleaded no contest to 69 corruption charges last month on the eve of the trial. He has agreed to testify against Spaccia.
Adams defended his own salary of $457,000, saying it was in line with those of other cities and included the $260,000 retirement benefits he would have earned from another city if he hadn’t gone back to work.
He depicted defendant Spaccia as a powerless functionary who carried out Rizzo’s orders. Adams said he negotiated his salary through Rizzo and that Spaccia was only an intermediary.
When Adams, a veteran police chief approaching retirement, was contacted by the city of Bell, he said he sent the message to Rizzo stating, “I don’t think your city can afford me.”
But Adams said Rizzo told him to put a salary request in writing, and he asked for $460,000 plus perks, including a fully equipped chief’s car, lifetime health insurance and generous vacation and sick leave.
He identified a now notorious 2009 email exchange in which he told Spaccia, “I am looking forward to seeing you and taking all of Bell’s money.”
She responded, “LOL. Well you can take your share of the pie. Just like us. We will all get fat together.”
She then referred to a favorite saying of Rizzo’s — “Pigs get fat; hogs get slaughtered” — and said they shouldn’t be hogs.
Asked to explain, he said, “I was joking with her. I had said, ‘I don’t think you’ll be able to hire me because it would take all of Bell’s money.’”
Of her response, he said, “I know she was jesting. I took it that she was telling me don’t be greedy.”
Adams, who had refused for years to testify in the Bell scandal, dropped his Fifth Amendment claim of protection against self-incrimination when he was subpoenaed by Spaccia’s lawyers, saying he wanted to testify because he did nothing wrong.
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officer charged with threatening lawyer
Federal attorneys have charged a Columbus police officer, who already is under federal investigation for misappropriating surplus government property, with threatening to shoot or stab his attorney.
Steven Dean, 49, was in federal court this afternoon on a felony count of communicating a threat. He is accused of telephoning and e-mailing the threats to his attorney, Mark Collins, on Wednesday.
Federal Magistrate Judge Terence P. Kemp ordered Dean to remain in custody after Assistant U.S. Attorney Deborah A. Solove said he is a danger to himself and to the community.
Dean, who appeared without an attorney, is scheduled for a bond hearing on Tuesday.
Dean was arrested peacefully yesterday at his home at 2940 Blossom Ave. on a state charge of aggravated menacing. Federal attorneys asked today that the charge be dropped so the federal count could be filed.
The federal case against Dean is sealed and U.S. attorneys would not discuss it today or say if other charges are pending against Dean.
Dean and at least one other officer have been under investigation for more than a year after Columbus Police Chief Kim Jacobs discovered “potential irregularities” in the handling of military surplus given to the division through a federal program.
The criminal investigation began within the Division of Police but was then handed over to the FBI, said Sgt. Rich Weiner, a division spokesman.
Surplus property the department has received includes computers, bulldozers, trucks and forklifts.
Steven Dean, 49, was in federal court this afternoon on a felony count of communicating a threat. He is accused of telephoning and e-mailing the threats to his attorney, Mark Collins, on Wednesday.
Federal Magistrate Judge Terence P. Kemp ordered Dean to remain in custody after Assistant U.S. Attorney Deborah A. Solove said he is a danger to himself and to the community.
Dean, who appeared without an attorney, is scheduled for a bond hearing on Tuesday.
Dean was arrested peacefully yesterday at his home at 2940 Blossom Ave. on a state charge of aggravated menacing. Federal attorneys asked today that the charge be dropped so the federal count could be filed.
The federal case against Dean is sealed and U.S. attorneys would not discuss it today or say if other charges are pending against Dean.
Dean and at least one other officer have been under investigation for more than a year after Columbus Police Chief Kim Jacobs discovered “potential irregularities” in the handling of military surplus given to the division through a federal program.
The criminal investigation began within the Division of Police but was then handed over to the FBI, said Sgt. Rich Weiner, a division spokesman.
Surplus property the department has received includes computers, bulldozers, trucks and forklifts.
Officer suspended, investigation underway into possible excessive force
KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) -
What happened to a man is now raising questions about whether Kansas City police went too far.
The incident happened at 24th Street and Cypress Avenue in the middle of the afternoon Oct. 5. Witnesses said they saw a man jump out of a car and take off running with officers chasing behind. The chase ended around the corner and it left one officer suspended while an investigation continues of possible excessive force.
On the October afternoon police said they spotted Alfredo Ponce driving a car they believe had just been stolen in an armed robbery. They stopped the car at 24th and Cypress, but said Pone ran and then turned to fight police.
A witness said Ponce swung first against the officers.
"I saw the young man tee'd off on the police, he got him, he got him good," Bobbi Ealom said.
But that wasn't the end of the situation.
"They both rushed him, and he come up this way running. They caught him up here and beat him down," Ealom said.
Ponce's mug shot after the incident shows a black and blue eye and bruising on other parts of his face. He is being held at the Jackson County Jail.
When asked about the incident, police spokesman Capt. Tye Grant gave the following statement.
"During an internal review of the arrest information, which is a normal internal process, it was determined that an officer who was involved in the arrest responded in a manner that required further review. This review is currently being investigated as a possible criminal offense of assault."
No charges have been filed against the officer, so police are not releasing his name.
"When you see someone get hurt like that, it's upsetting," Ealom said.
She said the case could hurt how some people see the police around her neighborhood, but she said that won't change things for her.
"Well, to be truthful, if you wouldn't have stolen the car, hit the cop, it wouldn't have never happened," Ealom said.
Officers in two other counties have arrested Ponce in the past.
The Jackson County Prosecutor's Office would not confirm Friday whether they are looking into the case.
What happened to a man is now raising questions about whether Kansas City police went too far.
The incident happened at 24th Street and Cypress Avenue in the middle of the afternoon Oct. 5. Witnesses said they saw a man jump out of a car and take off running with officers chasing behind. The chase ended around the corner and it left one officer suspended while an investigation continues of possible excessive force.
On the October afternoon police said they spotted Alfredo Ponce driving a car they believe had just been stolen in an armed robbery. They stopped the car at 24th and Cypress, but said Pone ran and then turned to fight police.
A witness said Ponce swung first against the officers.
"I saw the young man tee'd off on the police, he got him, he got him good," Bobbi Ealom said.
But that wasn't the end of the situation.
"They both rushed him, and he come up this way running. They caught him up here and beat him down," Ealom said.
Ponce's mug shot after the incident shows a black and blue eye and bruising on other parts of his face. He is being held at the Jackson County Jail.
When asked about the incident, police spokesman Capt. Tye Grant gave the following statement.
"During an internal review of the arrest information, which is a normal internal process, it was determined that an officer who was involved in the arrest responded in a manner that required further review. This review is currently being investigated as a possible criminal offense of assault."
No charges have been filed against the officer, so police are not releasing his name.
"When you see someone get hurt like that, it's upsetting," Ealom said.
She said the case could hurt how some people see the police around her neighborhood, but she said that won't change things for her.
"Well, to be truthful, if you wouldn't have stolen the car, hit the cop, it wouldn't have never happened," Ealom said.
Officers in two other counties have arrested Ponce in the past.
The Jackson County Prosecutor's Office would not confirm Friday whether they are looking into the case.
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Prosecutor: Ex-officer knew homeless man who died
A former Fullerton police officer charged with the murder of a mentally ill homeless man had encountered the man seven times before the fatal clash and should have known his mental state, a prosecutor said.
The Orange County Register reported late Tuesday (http://bit.ly/1hhlPX4 ) that deputy district attorney Keith Bogardus is seeking to introduce evidence of the encounters at the trial of former officer Manuel Ramos.
In a motion filed Monday, Bogardus wrote that recordings of Ramos' conversations with Kelly Thomas in the 30 months prior to the fatal 2011 confrontation show Thomas had trouble understanding instructions.
"The prior conversations between Ramos and Thomas demonstrate that the defendant knew (or at least should have known) that Thomas suffered a mental disability," Bogardus wrote.
Ramos' lawyer John Barnett said his client did not connect Thomas to any prior contact during the July 2011 incident.
Ramos is charged with second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter in Thomas' death. Opening statements in the trial of Ramos and former Cpl. Jay Cicinelli, who is charged with involuntary manslaughter and assault, are scheduled for Dec. 2.
A third former officer charged in the incident will be tried separately.
Prosecutors say Thomas was a victim of police brutality when officers used excessive force in the confrontation with him. Thomas died five days later.
Barnett said he wants to introduce evidence of other contacts Thomas had with authorities since 1996 because they show he attempted to mislead police.
"We are saying that Kelly Thomas fled and fought for a different reason," Barnett told the newspaper, "and that reason is that he was disguising his identity _ as he had many times before _ because he didn't want to go to jail."
The Orange County Register reported late Tuesday (http://bit.ly/1hhlPX4 ) that deputy district attorney Keith Bogardus is seeking to introduce evidence of the encounters at the trial of former officer Manuel Ramos.
In a motion filed Monday, Bogardus wrote that recordings of Ramos' conversations with Kelly Thomas in the 30 months prior to the fatal 2011 confrontation show Thomas had trouble understanding instructions.
"The prior conversations between Ramos and Thomas demonstrate that the defendant knew (or at least should have known) that Thomas suffered a mental disability," Bogardus wrote.
Ramos' lawyer John Barnett said his client did not connect Thomas to any prior contact during the July 2011 incident.
Ramos is charged with second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter in Thomas' death. Opening statements in the trial of Ramos and former Cpl. Jay Cicinelli, who is charged with involuntary manslaughter and assault, are scheduled for Dec. 2.
A third former officer charged in the incident will be tried separately.
Prosecutors say Thomas was a victim of police brutality when officers used excessive force in the confrontation with him. Thomas died five days later.
Barnett said he wants to introduce evidence of other contacts Thomas had with authorities since 1996 because they show he attempted to mislead police.
"We are saying that Kelly Thomas fled and fought for a different reason," Barnett told the newspaper, "and that reason is that he was disguising his identity _ as he had many times before _ because he didn't want to go to jail."
Teacher seeks to interview police officer
The attorney for former Lakeland school teacher Matthew Stevens wants to interview suspended Scott Twp. Police Chief James Romano to determine if any information in a case against the chief is pertinent to his client's defense.
Attorney Joseph Caraciolo of Harrisburg recently filed a motion seeking court permission to interview Chief Romano, one of the officers who investigated allegations Mr. Stevens had sexual contact with a former student on numerous occasions in 2012.
Mr. Stevens was charged in February with institutional sexual assault, unlawful contact with a minor and corruption of a minor after the woman, then 18, came forward to allege she developed a sexual relationship with him at age 17, when she was a senior at Lakeland High School.
Two months after Mr. Stevens' arrest, Chief Romano was charged with intimidating a witness and other offenses for allegedly having sex with a woman who is a potential witness against Mr. Stevens. The 20-year-old woman came forward following Mr. Stevens' arrest to allege she, too, had a sexual relationship with him while a student at Lakeland. Mr. Romano is awaiting trial in that case.
The Times-Tribune does not identify victims of sexual assault.
In a reply to the motion filed in the Stevens case, Lackawanna County Deputy District Attorney Jennifer McCambridge said she does not believe Mr. Caraciolo has any legal authority to interview Chief Romano, but she will leave that decision up to Judge Vito Geroulo, who is presiding over the case.
It's not clear whether the woman in Chief Romano's case will be called to testify at Mr. Stevens' trial. In her reply, Ms. McCambridge said if the woman is called, her testimony would be used as character evidence against Mr. Stevens. The admissibility of her testimony is a matter that will be decided at trial, should prosecutors seek to call her, Ms. McCambridge said.
The interview of Chief Romano is among several pre-trial motions Mr. Caraciolo filed. He is also seeking to dismiss the charges and to suppress a recorded phone conversation between the victim and Mr. Stevens in which he allegedly made incriminating statements.
In the dismissal motion, Mr. Caraciolo claims Mr. Stevens' right to due process was violated because police have not provided specific dates on which the sexual contacts allegedly occurred, therefore he cannot prepare a proper defense. The affidavit says the offenses occurred on several occasions between January and September 2012, but does not provide specific dates for each offense.
In her reply, Ms. McCambridge said prior courts have said police are not required to cite specific dates in cases, such as this, that constitute a continuous course of criminal conduct over a period of time.
In the suppression motion, Mr. Caraciolo alleges the recording violated Mr. Stevens' constitutional rights. Ms. McCambridge contends the recording was legal because state law requires only one party give permission for police to intercept a conversation. The alleged victim signed a form consenting to the interception.
Judge Geroulo is reviewing the motions.
Attorney Joseph Caraciolo of Harrisburg recently filed a motion seeking court permission to interview Chief Romano, one of the officers who investigated allegations Mr. Stevens had sexual contact with a former student on numerous occasions in 2012.
Mr. Stevens was charged in February with institutional sexual assault, unlawful contact with a minor and corruption of a minor after the woman, then 18, came forward to allege she developed a sexual relationship with him at age 17, when she was a senior at Lakeland High School.
Two months after Mr. Stevens' arrest, Chief Romano was charged with intimidating a witness and other offenses for allegedly having sex with a woman who is a potential witness against Mr. Stevens. The 20-year-old woman came forward following Mr. Stevens' arrest to allege she, too, had a sexual relationship with him while a student at Lakeland. Mr. Romano is awaiting trial in that case.
The Times-Tribune does not identify victims of sexual assault.
In a reply to the motion filed in the Stevens case, Lackawanna County Deputy District Attorney Jennifer McCambridge said she does not believe Mr. Caraciolo has any legal authority to interview Chief Romano, but she will leave that decision up to Judge Vito Geroulo, who is presiding over the case.
It's not clear whether the woman in Chief Romano's case will be called to testify at Mr. Stevens' trial. In her reply, Ms. McCambridge said if the woman is called, her testimony would be used as character evidence against Mr. Stevens. The admissibility of her testimony is a matter that will be decided at trial, should prosecutors seek to call her, Ms. McCambridge said.
The interview of Chief Romano is among several pre-trial motions Mr. Caraciolo filed. He is also seeking to dismiss the charges and to suppress a recorded phone conversation between the victim and Mr. Stevens in which he allegedly made incriminating statements.
In the dismissal motion, Mr. Caraciolo claims Mr. Stevens' right to due process was violated because police have not provided specific dates on which the sexual contacts allegedly occurred, therefore he cannot prepare a proper defense. The affidavit says the offenses occurred on several occasions between January and September 2012, but does not provide specific dates for each offense.
In her reply, Ms. McCambridge said prior courts have said police are not required to cite specific dates in cases, such as this, that constitute a continuous course of criminal conduct over a period of time.
In the suppression motion, Mr. Caraciolo alleges the recording violated Mr. Stevens' constitutional rights. Ms. McCambridge contends the recording was legal because state law requires only one party give permission for police to intercept a conversation. The alleged victim signed a form consenting to the interception.
Judge Geroulo is reviewing the motions.
Officer charged with perjury in DUI testimony
A Newport News police officer has been charged with perjury after authorities said they found "discrepancies" in his testimony during a driving under the influence case in Newport News General District Traffic Court.
Newport News police were informed on Nov. 13 about the incident involving Officer Scott A. Mounger, 49, and began a criminal investigation. Police said the case was presented to the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office after "an extensive investigation" and multiple interviews.A special prosecutor was appointed. The prosecutor presented the case to a grand jury Monday. The grand jury indicted Mounger on one count each of perjury and falsely summoning or giving false reports to law enforcement officials.
Mounger was arrested at the department's South Precinct on Monday afternoon and later released on his recognizance by a magistrate. He is scheduled to appear in Circuit Court on Tuesday. Mounger has been placed on administrative leave without pay.
Mounger had been recognized in the past for having the most drinking-and-driving arrests in the department. He won the 2009 Chief's Award for the most DUI arrests in 2008, when he had 42. In 2007, he arrested about 60 drivers.
In a 2008 interview with the Daily Press, Mounger said he was determined to boost the number of DUI arrests after being assigned to the "target rich" Jefferson Avenue area of the South Precinct.
"In my own mind, I felt that DUI enforcement was an ignored problem," he said at the time. "I thought I'd take it on myself to see if I could get more DUIs on the precinct."
"I got aggressive and I kept thinking about something a previous officer when I was a young rookie told me, that I should identify a problem, go after it and try to be the best at it, he said in the interview. "I decided to make it DUIs. Before I knew it, I had 60."
Mounger joined the department in 2005.
Newport News police were informed on Nov. 13 about the incident involving Officer Scott A. Mounger, 49, and began a criminal investigation. Police said the case was presented to the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office after "an extensive investigation" and multiple interviews.A special prosecutor was appointed. The prosecutor presented the case to a grand jury Monday. The grand jury indicted Mounger on one count each of perjury and falsely summoning or giving false reports to law enforcement officials.
Mounger was arrested at the department's South Precinct on Monday afternoon and later released on his recognizance by a magistrate. He is scheduled to appear in Circuit Court on Tuesday. Mounger has been placed on administrative leave without pay.
Mounger had been recognized in the past for having the most drinking-and-driving arrests in the department. He won the 2009 Chief's Award for the most DUI arrests in 2008, when he had 42. In 2007, he arrested about 60 drivers.
In a 2008 interview with the Daily Press, Mounger said he was determined to boost the number of DUI arrests after being assigned to the "target rich" Jefferson Avenue area of the South Precinct.
"In my own mind, I felt that DUI enforcement was an ignored problem," he said at the time. "I thought I'd take it on myself to see if I could get more DUIs on the precinct."
"I got aggressive and I kept thinking about something a previous officer when I was a young rookie told me, that I should identify a problem, go after it and try to be the best at it, he said in the interview. "I decided to make it DUIs. Before I knew it, I had 60."
Mounger joined the department in 2005.
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FBI investigating alleged police brutality in Iberia Parish
NEW IBERIA — The Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that the FBI is investigating alleged brutality by at least one deputy on Hopkins Street in September.
The deputy, who has not been identified by the department, was terminated earlier this month after he was videotaped allegedly hitting a handcuffed man who was sitting on the ground and leaning against a police car. The video, which was promptly posted on YouTube, was filmed as authorities attempted to clear Hopkins Street in New Iberia’s West End on a Saturday night during the Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival and Fair weekend.
“Sheriff (Louis) Ackal has asked the Federal Bureau of Investigation to investigate any possible criminal matters involving the incident,” Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesman Capt. Ryan Turner told The Daily Advertiser in an email on Monday.
Two civil suits were filed this month against the department for damages affiliated with the alleged misconduct. The mother of 17-year-old Ladaedrea Moore, who was arrested that night on charges including inciting a riot and resisting arrest, filed a lawsuit on her daughter’s behalf.
The video appears to show the teen being slammed to the ground by another deputy.
The civil suit names the sheriff’s office, Ackal, and deputies Cody Laperouse, Grant August, David Prejean and Trevor Picard.
Another suit filed by Charles and Emma Lewis names the same defendants along with deputy Damien Hebert and Sgt. Zachary Shaubert.
On Monday, the Rev. Raymond Brown, self-described civil rights activist and president of New Orleans group National Action Now held a brief conference at the steps of New Iberia City Hall to address his concern that Mayor Hilda Curry has done little to alleviate tension caused by local law enforcement specifically in the black community.
“She (Curry) is the top administrator of this city,” Brown said. “This is her city, and she should be concerned about her citizens being attacked in the streets where there is crime being committed by civilians or by the police.”
Curry said she agreed to hold a meeting with Brown and New Iberia Councilwoman Peggy Gerac but canceled the meeting after Brown sent a press release.
“He did request a meeting with me, and I agreed to the meeting because it just supposed to be Mrs. Gerac, myself and Mr. Brown,” Curry said Monday evening. “Then next thing I knew, he had put it out as a press release. So I canceled the meeting because that was not my agreement. My agreement was that we would have a meeting just the three of us to discuss whatever he has on his agenda.”
Brown has called for 16th Judicial District Attorney Phil Haney to indict the terminated deputy on criminal charges.
The deputy, who has not been identified by the department, was terminated earlier this month after he was videotaped allegedly hitting a handcuffed man who was sitting on the ground and leaning against a police car. The video, which was promptly posted on YouTube, was filmed as authorities attempted to clear Hopkins Street in New Iberia’s West End on a Saturday night during the Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival and Fair weekend.
“Sheriff (Louis) Ackal has asked the Federal Bureau of Investigation to investigate any possible criminal matters involving the incident,” Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesman Capt. Ryan Turner told The Daily Advertiser in an email on Monday.
Two civil suits were filed this month against the department for damages affiliated with the alleged misconduct. The mother of 17-year-old Ladaedrea Moore, who was arrested that night on charges including inciting a riot and resisting arrest, filed a lawsuit on her daughter’s behalf.
The video appears to show the teen being slammed to the ground by another deputy.
The civil suit names the sheriff’s office, Ackal, and deputies Cody Laperouse, Grant August, David Prejean and Trevor Picard.
Another suit filed by Charles and Emma Lewis names the same defendants along with deputy Damien Hebert and Sgt. Zachary Shaubert.
On Monday, the Rev. Raymond Brown, self-described civil rights activist and president of New Orleans group National Action Now held a brief conference at the steps of New Iberia City Hall to address his concern that Mayor Hilda Curry has done little to alleviate tension caused by local law enforcement specifically in the black community.
“She (Curry) is the top administrator of this city,” Brown said. “This is her city, and she should be concerned about her citizens being attacked in the streets where there is crime being committed by civilians or by the police.”
Curry said she agreed to hold a meeting with Brown and New Iberia Councilwoman Peggy Gerac but canceled the meeting after Brown sent a press release.
“He did request a meeting with me, and I agreed to the meeting because it just supposed to be Mrs. Gerac, myself and Mr. Brown,” Curry said Monday evening. “Then next thing I knew, he had put it out as a press release. So I canceled the meeting because that was not my agreement. My agreement was that we would have a meeting just the three of us to discuss whatever he has on his agenda.”
Brown has called for 16th Judicial District Attorney Phil Haney to indict the terminated deputy on criminal charges.
Million Mask March protester alleges police brutality
Yesterday was Guy Fawkes Day, and to mark the occasion, people across the globe took to the streets to take part in what was dubbed the Million Mask March.
In Denver, protesters, many of them wearing Fawkes masks, rallied downtown -- but when they marched on the City & County Building, the cops intervened. The result was six arrests and a claim of police brutality by at least one videographer.
Look below to see the footage, additional videos and photos.
This morning, Denver police spokeswoman Raquel Lopez was unable to provide us with much detail about the march, other than to confirm the arrests of six people: five adults and one juvenile. She added that "we had a police presence during the entire march, for the security of the community and the protesters as well."
Less than appreciative was Janet Wilson, who posted a video from the rally on YouTube along with this description of events:
In Denver, protesters, many of them wearing Fawkes masks, rallied downtown -- but when they marched on the City & County Building, the cops intervened. The result was six arrests and a claim of police brutality by at least one videographer.
Look below to see the footage, additional videos and photos.
This morning, Denver police spokeswoman Raquel Lopez was unable to provide us with much detail about the march, other than to confirm the arrests of six people: five adults and one juvenile. She added that "we had a police presence during the entire march, for the security of the community and the protesters as well."
Less than appreciative was Janet Wilson, who posted a video from the rally on YouTube along with this description of events:
A young man was grabbed from a group of protesters on the steps of City County building on Nov. 5th during the million mask march. As I was filming him being brutally arrested a cop brutally assaulted me by grabbing my fleece jacket and throwing me backward down a the steps. As I stumbled navigating the steps I flew down the steps, only to be saved from landing face down on the concrete by a guy who broke my fall at the bottom. I want to share this with everyone and hope that someone caught this police officer on camera. Also, I want to make sure that the young man arrested has proof of being brutally arrested this night. I did not see him doing anything that would warrant the kind of man handling he endured. This is outrageous and needs to stop. Please help circulate this video to show how the Denver police treat protesters.
Second Case of Police Brutality Against Dover PD
DOVER, Del. - Two stories. Two African American men. Two legal cases that are re-igniting questions about possible Dover police brutality.
Antonio Barlow and James Wilson are at the center of two separate lawsuits filed against Dover City Police.
"I'm already on the ground like this and he hit me again," said Wilson as he describes his ordeal.
Wilson says an officer hit him in the head with a blunt object twice. He says this all started when police initiated a search warrant of his downtown store in April. Wilson says investigators were looking for drugs.
"I supposedly sold (drugs) to a confidential informant, which produced probable cause. The police chief said when we had a police meeting that I sold to two undercover cops. I never got a charge for none of this. Somebody is lying," said Wilson.
Wilson says he is now suing Dover PD for $50 million.
According to a lawsuit filed by Wilson in the U.S. District Court, he names 10 law enforcement officials he's suing, including those from probation and parole.
Police say they won't comment on a pending lawsuit.
Wilson says he initially got a call that someone may have robbed his store. He says he arrived to find another man being handcuffed by police. He says, while sitting in his vehicle, officers dressed in all black approached his car. He says one officer used his patrol car to block his vehicle, while another approached with his gun drawn.
"First, I just had my hands up. I saw the officer pointing the gun towards my face and walking towards me, my thought was, I know about black and black crime and about officers shooting unarmed victims, so I panicked out of fear," said Wilson.
He says he panicked and tried to speed off, but he says he hit a building and then ran into another vehicle, injuring people inside. Wilson says he also suffered injuries from the crash.
Wilson admits he's been in trouble with the law before, but says this time, he did nothing wrong.
"In a situation like this, it only creates a greater rift between the black community and the police department," said Wilson.
Interestingly, Wilson and Antonio Barlow are cousins.
A court date has not yet been set for Wilson.
Antonio Barlow and James Wilson are at the center of two separate lawsuits filed against Dover City Police.
"I'm already on the ground like this and he hit me again," said Wilson as he describes his ordeal.
Wilson says an officer hit him in the head with a blunt object twice. He says this all started when police initiated a search warrant of his downtown store in April. Wilson says investigators were looking for drugs.
"I supposedly sold (drugs) to a confidential informant, which produced probable cause. The police chief said when we had a police meeting that I sold to two undercover cops. I never got a charge for none of this. Somebody is lying," said Wilson.
Wilson says he is now suing Dover PD for $50 million.
According to a lawsuit filed by Wilson in the U.S. District Court, he names 10 law enforcement officials he's suing, including those from probation and parole.
Police say they won't comment on a pending lawsuit.
Wilson says he initially got a call that someone may have robbed his store. He says he arrived to find another man being handcuffed by police. He says, while sitting in his vehicle, officers dressed in all black approached his car. He says one officer used his patrol car to block his vehicle, while another approached with his gun drawn.
"First, I just had my hands up. I saw the officer pointing the gun towards my face and walking towards me, my thought was, I know about black and black crime and about officers shooting unarmed victims, so I panicked out of fear," said Wilson.
He says he panicked and tried to speed off, but he says he hit a building and then ran into another vehicle, injuring people inside. Wilson says he also suffered injuries from the crash.
Wilson admits he's been in trouble with the law before, but says this time, he did nothing wrong.
"In a situation like this, it only creates a greater rift between the black community and the police department," said Wilson.
Interestingly, Wilson and Antonio Barlow are cousins.
A court date has not yet been set for Wilson.
Hallandale cop almost fired over 'joke that got out of hand'
Officer Thomas D'Orazio nearly lost his job after supervisors discovered he'd filled out community contact cards with fictitious names that were sexually explicit, records show.
He also filled the back of several Daily Activity Reports with swear words and childish phrases such as "stinky poo poo garbage."
Chief Dwayne Flournoy threatened to fire D'Orazio, but union officials intervened and helped arrange a 10-day unpaid suspension instead, records recently released to the Sun Sentinel show.
"The officer understands the gravity of his mistake and was also very remorseful," Flournoy said. "It was a wakeup call to the officer and I'm glad he had an opportunity to come back to work."
D'Orazio, 30, had to sign a "Last Chance Agreement" saying that if he were caught making a similar mistake again, he would resign immediately and relinquish his right to union intervention. The agreement expires after two years.
He also filled the back of several Daily Activity Reports with swear words and childish phrases such as "stinky poo poo garbage."
Chief Dwayne Flournoy threatened to fire D'Orazio, but union officials intervened and helped arrange a 10-day unpaid suspension instead, records recently released to the Sun Sentinel show.
"The officer understands the gravity of his mistake and was also very remorseful," Flournoy said. "It was a wakeup call to the officer and I'm glad he had an opportunity to come back to work."
D'Orazio, 30, had to sign a "Last Chance Agreement" saying that if he were caught making a similar mistake again, he would resign immediately and relinquish his right to union intervention. The agreement expires after two years.
16-Year Police Veteran Suspended With Intent To Dismiss
Philadelphia Commissioner Charles Ramsey has suspended 16-year police veteran Officer Ronald Dove for 30 days and plans to fire him.
An investigation into Dove’s actions began in September after a woman he was dating allegedly murdered her ex-husband.
Internal Affairs and the District Attorney’s office are now looking into that case and three others that Dove handled over the past four yearsDuring the investigation of the September murder, police seized Dove’s computer, iPad and SUV looking for evidence.
The police department has determined that Dove violated policy by failing to cooperate, and lying or attempting to deceive as part of that case.
Dove was suspended starting today.
The Philadelphia Police Department confirms this is an ongoing investigation.
An ongoing investigation in the Philadelphia police department has resulted in a detective being suspended with intent to dismiss. KYW’s Kim Glovas reports:
Commissioner Charles Ramsey has announced that 16-year-veteran homicide detective Ronald Dove has been suspended for 30-days with intent to dismiss. This after an investigation into Dove’s actions began in September after a woman he was dating allegedly murdered her ex-husband. Internal Affairs and the District Attorney’s office are now looking into that case and three others that Dove handled over the past 4 years. Onein May 2012 and two others in 2010. During the investigation of the September murder, police seized Dove’s computer, iPad and SUV looking for evidence. The police department has determined that Dove violated policy by failing to cooperate, and lying or attempting to deceive as part of that case.
An investigation into Dove’s actions began in September after a woman he was dating allegedly murdered her ex-husband.
Internal Affairs and the District Attorney’s office are now looking into that case and three others that Dove handled over the past four yearsDuring the investigation of the September murder, police seized Dove’s computer, iPad and SUV looking for evidence.
The police department has determined that Dove violated policy by failing to cooperate, and lying or attempting to deceive as part of that case.
Dove was suspended starting today.
The Philadelphia Police Department confirms this is an ongoing investigation.
An ongoing investigation in the Philadelphia police department has resulted in a detective being suspended with intent to dismiss. KYW’s Kim Glovas reports:
Commissioner Charles Ramsey has announced that 16-year-veteran homicide detective Ronald Dove has been suspended for 30-days with intent to dismiss. This after an investigation into Dove’s actions began in September after a woman he was dating allegedly murdered her ex-husband. Internal Affairs and the District Attorney’s office are now looking into that case and three others that Dove handled over the past 4 years. Onein May 2012 and two others in 2010. During the investigation of the September murder, police seized Dove’s computer, iPad and SUV looking for evidence. The police department has determined that Dove violated policy by failing to cooperate, and lying or attempting to deceive as part of that case.
Three St. Petersburg officers suspended, one resigns after pursuit complaint
ST. PETERSBURG — Three police officers have been suspended and a fourth has resigned after an internal affairs investigation into a complaint of an unauthorized police pursuit in the city's southern neighborhoods.
The investigation did not conclude that the officers violated the department's pursuit policy, but did find that officers broke other rules, including making "inappropriate and unprofessional comments over the radio."
"These statements involved conversations regarding a homeless individual, references about citizens' complaints and opinions regarding the department's use of force policy relating to discharging firearms at vehicles," states a memo from Luke Williams, assistant police chief, that was released to the media Thursday evening. "Each officer admitted their comments were inappropriate and should not have been spoken."
Williams' memo did not include more information about what the officers said, but more detailed reports from the investigation are expected to be released today.
The officers' comments were made on July 11, the day after an officer was fired and several others were disciplined for their roles in two incidents in which officers shot at suspects fleeing in cars. In one of those cases, an officer fired 13 times at a car with a 19-year-old at the wheel and a 15-year-old passenger; another officer shot at the car from 90 feet away and was later fired.
The department has had a long-standing section in its use of force policy that says officers should not fire at a moving car unless someone inside is armed and all other "reasonable means" to avoid the danger have failed. The policy also cautions officers to avoid stepping in front of cars.
Black community leaders lashed out at the Police Department after the incidents. They complained about the shootings, but also said officers did not respect — and in some cases harassed — black residents. They also were concerned about dangerous police pursuits, especially after Mayor Bill Foster loosened the chase policy in 2010.
On July 12, police Chief Chuck Harmon received an email from Lillian Baker, who questioned who had authorized a police chase the night before. Baker said the chase occurred at the intersection of 18th Avenue S and 37th Street as she was in her car with her brother and teen son.
Baker said she saw a police car run a red light as it chased a silver sedan. The police car did not have its flashing lights or headlights on, she said. She said a second police car also gave chase.
Baker said she could have crashed with the first police car had her brother not seen the chase and told her to stop.
Police officials determined three officers were in that area at the time and a fourth was talking with them on the radio.
Investigators determined that the officers were doing "proactive self-initiated activity within their area of responsibility … (that) gave the appearance they were pursuing a civilian vehicle," Williams' memo states.
But the investigation "did not provide conclusive evidence that a pursuit had been conducted. However, improper procedures were utilized. The actions and lack of actions taken by these officers on the night of the incident created a safety concern for themselves and other officers and civilians in the area. Further, their actions that night were not documented in any way," the memo states.
Officials also said the officers also did not tell dispatch what they were doing.
Officer Eric B. Galloway, 31, resigned in August. He would have received a five-day suspension. He had been an officer since 2011.
Officer David M. Kimes, 38, was suspended without pay for three days. He was hired in 2006.
Officer Robert J. Leoce, 38, was suspended without pay for two days. He was hired in 2003.
Officer Michael W. Carter, 41, was suspended without pay for two days. He was hired in 2003.
Chris Tisch can be reached at tisch@tampabay.com.
The investigation did not conclude that the officers violated the department's pursuit policy, but did find that officers broke other rules, including making "inappropriate and unprofessional comments over the radio."
"These statements involved conversations regarding a homeless individual, references about citizens' complaints and opinions regarding the department's use of force policy relating to discharging firearms at vehicles," states a memo from Luke Williams, assistant police chief, that was released to the media Thursday evening. "Each officer admitted their comments were inappropriate and should not have been spoken."
Williams' memo did not include more information about what the officers said, but more detailed reports from the investigation are expected to be released today.
The officers' comments were made on July 11, the day after an officer was fired and several others were disciplined for their roles in two incidents in which officers shot at suspects fleeing in cars. In one of those cases, an officer fired 13 times at a car with a 19-year-old at the wheel and a 15-year-old passenger; another officer shot at the car from 90 feet away and was later fired.
The department has had a long-standing section in its use of force policy that says officers should not fire at a moving car unless someone inside is armed and all other "reasonable means" to avoid the danger have failed. The policy also cautions officers to avoid stepping in front of cars.
Black community leaders lashed out at the Police Department after the incidents. They complained about the shootings, but also said officers did not respect — and in some cases harassed — black residents. They also were concerned about dangerous police pursuits, especially after Mayor Bill Foster loosened the chase policy in 2010.
On July 12, police Chief Chuck Harmon received an email from Lillian Baker, who questioned who had authorized a police chase the night before. Baker said the chase occurred at the intersection of 18th Avenue S and 37th Street as she was in her car with her brother and teen son.
Baker said she saw a police car run a red light as it chased a silver sedan. The police car did not have its flashing lights or headlights on, she said. She said a second police car also gave chase.
Baker said she could have crashed with the first police car had her brother not seen the chase and told her to stop.
Police officials determined three officers were in that area at the time and a fourth was talking with them on the radio.
Investigators determined that the officers were doing "proactive self-initiated activity within their area of responsibility … (that) gave the appearance they were pursuing a civilian vehicle," Williams' memo states.
But the investigation "did not provide conclusive evidence that a pursuit had been conducted. However, improper procedures were utilized. The actions and lack of actions taken by these officers on the night of the incident created a safety concern for themselves and other officers and civilians in the area. Further, their actions that night were not documented in any way," the memo states.
Officials also said the officers also did not tell dispatch what they were doing.
Officer Eric B. Galloway, 31, resigned in August. He would have received a five-day suspension. He had been an officer since 2011.
Officer David M. Kimes, 38, was suspended without pay for three days. He was hired in 2006.
Officer Robert J. Leoce, 38, was suspended without pay for two days. He was hired in 2003.
Officer Michael W. Carter, 41, was suspended without pay for two days. He was hired in 2003.
Chris Tisch can be reached at tisch@tampabay.com.
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Two New Orleans Police officers allegedly lied on time sheets and stole cash intended for investigations.
"FBI Special Agents and officers in the New Orleans Police Department's Public Integrity Bureau arrested two NOPD Officers on charges of wire fraud," authorities said in a joint news release. "The officers arrested were Rafael Dobard and Quincy Jones."
Both officers allegedly claimed hours they did not work for private details and took cash set aside for confidential investigative purposes.
The FBI provided the following information:
Dobard, age 39, 4504 Croyden Avenue, New Orleans, has served as an NOPD officer for eight years, most recently assigned as a detective to NOPD's Fourth District Narcotics Unit. It is believed that while working security details at various locations, including the BW Cooper and Guste Housing Developments, Dobard submitted timesheets to NOPD and the Housing Authority of New Orleans (HANO) with overlapping work periods, seeking payment from each entity for the same periods of time.
Jones, age 33, and a resident of 2921 Bennett Street, New Orleans, has served as an NOPD officer for 11 years, most recently assigned to the Fourth District Narcotics Unit. It is believed that Jones also submitted timesheets with overlapping work periods to the NOPD and HANO, seeking payment from each entity for the same periods of time.
In addition to payroll fraud charges, it is also believed that both police officers were stealing money intended for confidential investigative purposes.
"As I have stated previously, the NOPD has a strict zero tolerance policy for misconduct within the New Orleans Police Department," said NOPD Chief Ronal Serpas, in response to the arrests.
"The public should know that the work of the joint PIB/FBI task force is ongoing and we will continue to work diligently to ensure transparency, accountability, collaboration and integrity within the New Orleans Police Department."
Upon their arrest by federal authorities, the officers were immediately placed on emergency suspension by the police department. Dobard and Jones were remanded into federal custody and taken to the US Marshals to await their initial appearance in federal court.
Another New Orleans police officer, Jason Cross, was charged this past Friday, November 1, in federal court with possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute. In a Bill of Information, Cross, approximately 35 years of age, and most recently assigned to the NOPD's 7th District, was charged with knowingly and intentionally attempting to possess with the intent to distribute cocaine hydrochloride. This investigation was also the result of the FBI/NOPD PIB Task Force.
"FBI Special Agents and officers in the New Orleans Police Department's Public Integrity Bureau arrested two NOPD Officers on charges of wire fraud," authorities said in a joint news release. "The officers arrested were Rafael Dobard and Quincy Jones."
Both officers allegedly claimed hours they did not work for private details and took cash set aside for confidential investigative purposes.
The FBI provided the following information:
Dobard, age 39, 4504 Croyden Avenue, New Orleans, has served as an NOPD officer for eight years, most recently assigned as a detective to NOPD's Fourth District Narcotics Unit. It is believed that while working security details at various locations, including the BW Cooper and Guste Housing Developments, Dobard submitted timesheets to NOPD and the Housing Authority of New Orleans (HANO) with overlapping work periods, seeking payment from each entity for the same periods of time.
Jones, age 33, and a resident of 2921 Bennett Street, New Orleans, has served as an NOPD officer for 11 years, most recently assigned to the Fourth District Narcotics Unit. It is believed that Jones also submitted timesheets with overlapping work periods to the NOPD and HANO, seeking payment from each entity for the same periods of time.
In addition to payroll fraud charges, it is also believed that both police officers were stealing money intended for confidential investigative purposes.
"As I have stated previously, the NOPD has a strict zero tolerance policy for misconduct within the New Orleans Police Department," said NOPD Chief Ronal Serpas, in response to the arrests.
"The public should know that the work of the joint PIB/FBI task force is ongoing and we will continue to work diligently to ensure transparency, accountability, collaboration and integrity within the New Orleans Police Department."
Upon their arrest by federal authorities, the officers were immediately placed on emergency suspension by the police department. Dobard and Jones were remanded into federal custody and taken to the US Marshals to await their initial appearance in federal court.
Another New Orleans police officer, Jason Cross, was charged this past Friday, November 1, in federal court with possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute. In a Bill of Information, Cross, approximately 35 years of age, and most recently assigned to the NOPD's 7th District, was charged with knowingly and intentionally attempting to possess with the intent to distribute cocaine hydrochloride. This investigation was also the result of the FBI/NOPD PIB Task Force.
Lawrence officer suspended after supervisor detects alcohol
LAWRENCE, Ind. - A veteran Lawrence police officer was suspended for two days without pay after tests revealed he had alcohol in his system while on the job.
Authorities said a supervisor smelled alcohol on Officer Gustavo Canas’ breath during a run early Thursday morning.
The supervisor brought Canas into the station for questioning and testing. Those tests revealed Canas had a blood-alcohol content of 0.02 percent.
Deputy Chief Curtis Bigsbee said that Canas was not drunk, but the alcohol in his system was "residual," possibly from the night before.
Bigsbee said the department has a zero tolerance policy when it comes to alcohol and drugs and the department took immediate action.
"We just want to let the public know we do take each and every incident seriously. That's why the officer took the appropriate action and that's why we have followed up with them," Bigsbee said.
Lawrence Common Council member Carl Barnett said he was surprised to hear what happened.
"My reaction was shock when I first heard it because generally our police department is good, and with the things happening in Indy with the Bisard case, we definitely don't want that here in Lawrence," Barnett said. "Hopefully, the chief through his accountability practice will have something done about this."
Canas patrols the early shift from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. His two-day suspension begins on Friday
Authorities said a supervisor smelled alcohol on Officer Gustavo Canas’ breath during a run early Thursday morning.
The supervisor brought Canas into the station for questioning and testing. Those tests revealed Canas had a blood-alcohol content of 0.02 percent.
Deputy Chief Curtis Bigsbee said that Canas was not drunk, but the alcohol in his system was "residual," possibly from the night before.
Bigsbee said the department has a zero tolerance policy when it comes to alcohol and drugs and the department took immediate action.
"We just want to let the public know we do take each and every incident seriously. That's why the officer took the appropriate action and that's why we have followed up with them," Bigsbee said.
Lawrence Common Council member Carl Barnett said he was surprised to hear what happened.
"My reaction was shock when I first heard it because generally our police department is good, and with the things happening in Indy with the Bisard case, we definitely don't want that here in Lawrence," Barnett said. "Hopefully, the chief through his accountability practice will have something done about this."
Canas patrols the early shift from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. His two-day suspension begins on Friday
Police officer suspended for allowing girlfriend to drive without license
NICEVILLE — A police officer was given a criminal citation and placed on administrative leave Wednesday morning after he allowed his girlfriend to drive to the police station to pick him up even though her driver license had been suspended.
Officer Michael Smith, 37, asked his girlfriend, 33-year-old Natalie Jarrett of Fort Walton Beach, to pick him up after his shift, Niceville Police Chief David Popwell said.
Smith’s supervisor knew Jarrett had a suspended driver license, Popwell said.
Jarrett arrived at the station just before 9 a.m. in Smith’s personal vehicle, according to police call logs.
Smith got into the vehicle before his supervisor stopped him and issued the citations, Popwell said.
Smith was placed on administrative leave until further notice. There will be an internal investigation, Popwell said.
“We hold police officers to a higher standard and he’s been relieved of his duty until his court date,” he said.
Officer Michael Smith, 37, asked his girlfriend, 33-year-old Natalie Jarrett of Fort Walton Beach, to pick him up after his shift, Niceville Police Chief David Popwell said.
Smith’s supervisor knew Jarrett had a suspended driver license, Popwell said.
Jarrett arrived at the station just before 9 a.m. in Smith’s personal vehicle, according to police call logs.
Smith got into the vehicle before his supervisor stopped him and issued the citations, Popwell said.
Smith was placed on administrative leave until further notice. There will be an internal investigation, Popwell said.
“We hold police officers to a higher standard and he’s been relieved of his duty until his court date,” he said.
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In a four page affidavit, the Larimer County District Attorney says the man in the video is Officer Jeremy Yachik and they’ve charged him with four counts of child abuse and one count of false imprisonment.
Berthoud town manager Mike Hart confirmed that Yachik, 35, was indeed terminated by the Berthoud Police Department one week ago Friday, two days after being arrested at his home in Loveland.
The accuser’s video tape was first seen on KWGN earlier in October.
On September 24, Loveland Police received an email outlining child abuse allegations that Yachik had physically abused a juvenile over the last several months.
Loveland Police conducted an investigation and were granted an arrest warrant for Yachik on Tuesday. He was arrested Wednesday and taken to the Loveland Police Department where he posted bond and was later released.
A woman who says the officer is her ex-boyfriend sent the video to law enforcement officials and claims they did nothing. As a result, the police chief in Berthoud was also on leave.
In addition to the alleged criminal acts seen in the video, the affidavit for Yachik’s arrest describes alleged past crimes.
It states, “[the victim] reports having her hands bound to her back with plastic zip ties and being secluded in the laundry room of the home.” It also refers to the victim being “forced to eat ghost pepper sauce,” and “slammed [the victim’s head into the wall].”
The affidavit says police interviewed Jeremy Yachik and they wrote, “Jeremy admits he’s the one depicted in the video and admitted to the acts disclosed by the victim.”
It also details more trouble for the Berthoud police department. The question is whether the chief ignored the video when he received it in April.
The affidavit states, “In Chief Johnson’s office, evidence was collected that corroborated [the victim's] account of attempting to report this incident to [the Chief].”
Court documents in a separate case detailed more information about the accuser and the officer who is suspended. The paperwork is about a domestic violence incident that happened in March.
People in Berthoud who defend the officer say it’s that incident that led to the release of the video tape.
The court documents say Loveland police were called to the couple’s home when the Berthoud officer called to complain that his now ex-girlfriend assaulted him and was upstairs threatening suicide.
One month after the woman was charged with domestic violence, she says she sent the video that allegedly shows the officer hitting and kicking his child to the Berthoud police chief. She now accuses him of a cover up.
When police arrived at the home that day in March, investigating officers noted the man had “…Dried blood and scratches on the right side of his face.”
They also said the couple’s child had “evidence of a yellowish mark… that could have been from an old bruise.”
FOX31 Denver verified the child referred to in the court documents was not the alleged victim in the video sent to Berthoud police.
One resident we spoke to was surprised about the allegations against the officer.
Other court documents FOX31 Denver uncovered show information about an alleged fight the suspended officer had with another Berthoud officer in 2011.
The report says, “[The officer] displays threatening and violent behavior towards officers.”
Once incident is described where “[the officer] came within five inches of another officer’s face. His fists were clenched.” The writer goes on, “In all my years in law enforcement, I have never seen this type of aggressive action from one officer to another.”
The accuser in the current case faces three separate counts of domestic violence for the incident in March. They include assault and obstruction of telephone service.
She is scheduled to go on trial in December.
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