Palmetto Cops http://www.palmettocops.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; Palmetto Cops : Last 10 Posts Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:52:19 +0000 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:46:27 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.54 30 www.palmettocops.com/forum/RSS_topic_feed.asp Palmetto Cops http://www.palmettocops.com/forum/images/logo/logo_3.gif http://www.palmettocops.com/forum/ National News : Mich. Woman Accused of Failing to Reveal HIV Statu http://www.palmettocops.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=46785&PID=69185#69185 Author: Cop_Bot
Subject: Mich. Woman Accused of Failing to Reveal HIV Statu
Posted: March 11 2010 at 10:46am

Mich. Woman Accused of Failing to Reveal HIV Status


Posted: Thursday, March 11, 2010
Updated: March 11th, 2010 03:27 AM EDT


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Story by wnem.com

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. --

A Rosebush woman who is accused of failing to tell a sex partner about her HIV-positive status is expected to be arraigned Wednesday.

Michigan State Troopers from Mount Pleasant post said Valerie Johnson, 54, knowingly put a 45-year-old Traverse City man at risk six different times.

Police said the sexual relations between the two occurred in both Isabella and Clare Counties from June 2009 to January 2010.

Johnson, who is from Ypsilanti, Mich., was arrested Tuesday and is currently being held in the Isabella County Jail.

Police said the offense is a four-year felony and carries a fine up to $5,000.

Johnson has previously served time in prison.

The Center for Disease Control said there are more than 13,000 people in Michigan living with either HIV or AIDS.

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http://www.officer.com/online/article.jsp?siteSection=1&id=51151]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:46:27 +0000 http://www.palmettocops.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=46785&PID=69185#69185 National News : Man Accused of Stalking N.H. Officer Arrested http://www.palmettocops.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=46784&PID=69184#69184 Author: Cop_Bot
Subject: Man Accused of Stalking N.H. Officer Arrested
Posted: March 11 2010 at 10:46am

Man Accused of Stalking N.H. Officer Arrested


Posted: Thursday, March 11, 2010
Updated: March 11th, 2010 03:29 AM GMT-05:00


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Story by wmur.com

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. --

Police have arrested a man accused of stalking a Portsmouth police officer for more than a year.

Stephen Toole, 45, of Rochester, faces one count of misdemeanor stalking in connection with accusations that he sent "lewd, racially and sexually charged packages to the officer both at home and work," according to a Portsmouth police statement.

Investigators said the stalking began in December 2008 and ended Wednesday, the same day of his arrest. Police did not release the identity of the officer.

Detectives executed a search warrant at Toole's house Wednesday, saying that led to an arrest warrant. Police did not specify what, if anything, was found in the house.

Toole is scheduled to appear before a Portsmouth District Court judge on Thursday morning. If convicted, Toole could face up to a year in jail and a $2,000 fine.

If you have information regarding this investigation, Portsmouth police ask you to contact Detective Lt. Michael Maloney by dialing 603-610-7546 , or Crime Stoppers at 603-431-1199.

Crime Stoppers callers may remain anonymous.

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http://www.officer.com/online/article.jsp?siteSection=1&id=51152]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:46:27 +0000 http://www.palmettocops.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=46784&PID=69184#69184 National News : Tenn. Police Chief Faces Assault Claims http://www.palmettocops.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=46783&PID=69183#69183 Author: Cop_Bot
Subject: Tenn. Police Chief Faces Assault Claims
Posted: March 11 2010 at 10:46am

Tenn. Police Chief Faces Assault Claims


Posted: Thursday, March 11, 2010
Updated: March 11th, 2010 03:31 AM EDT


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News Sentinel staffKnoxville News-Sentinel (Tennessee)

RUTLEDGE - Rutledge Police Chief Jeff Daniel has been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation into claims he assaulted two men, Mayor Danny Turley said.

Turley said he went to Daniel's home around 4 a.m. Sunday and took his badge and gun and placed him on administrative leave.

According to Turley, around 12:30 a.m. Sunday Daniel called Grainger County 911 saying that two 20-year-old men were trying to break the glass in his car. He asked for an offi cer to come to his home and question the boys with him.

One of the men, Cody Dalton, told police that Daniel questioned his friend, whose name Turley couldn't remember, in the back of his car.

Dalton said he overheard Daniel tell his friend he was going to "whoop him."

According to Turley, Daniel then went over to Dalton and grabbed him by the shirt and tore it. Dalton told police a man with Daniel told him he would "take care of it" and pushed Daniel out of the way.

Dalton isn't sure if Daniel's friend hit him or not.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is looking into the allegations at the request of the 4th District Attorney General's Offi ce, TBI spokeswoman Kristin Helm confi rmed Tuesday.



http://www.officer.com/online/article.jsp?siteSection=1&id=51153]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:46:27 +0000 http://www.palmettocops.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=46783&PID=69183#69183 National News : Fake FBI Man Targeted N.Y. Town Police Chief´s Hou http://www.palmettocops.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=46782&PID=69182#69182 Author: Cop_Bot
Subject: Fake FBI Man Targeted N.Y. Town Police Chief´s Hou
Posted: March 11 2010 at 10:46am

Fake FBI Man Targeted N.Y. Town Police Chief's House


Posted: Thursday, March 11, 2010
Updated: March 11th, 2010 03:33 AM GMT-05:00


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UPI

Police in a New York town said an attempted home invader posing as an FBI agent was arrested after targeting the wrong man -- the chief of police.

Investigators said Santiago Contreras, 20, knocked on the Middletown police chief's door at about 9:18 a.m. EST Tuesday and allegedly flashed a resident alien card, claiming it was his FBI credentials, and displayed a piece of paper he claimed was a search warrant, WABC-TV, New York, reported Wednesday.

The police report said Contreras fled on foot after the chief asked to see his identification again and he was later arrested by officers and found to be in possession of a homemade "shank" knife and plastic gloves.

Contreras was arrested and charged with attempted robbery, attempted burglary, criminal possession of a weapon, criminal possession of a forged instrument and criminal impersonation.



http://www.officer.com/online/article.jsp?siteSection=1&id=51154]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:46:27 +0000 http://www.palmettocops.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=46782&PID=69182#69182 National News : Suspected Calif. Thief Fell Asleep During Car Burg http://www.palmettocops.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=46781&PID=69181#69181 Author: Cop_Bot
Subject: Suspected Calif. Thief Fell Asleep During Car Burg
Posted: March 11 2010 at 10:46am

Suspected Calif. Thief Fell Asleep During Car Burglary


Posted: Thursday, March 11, 2010
Updated: March 11th, 2010 03:35 AM EDT


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Lori Consalvo, Staff WriterSan Bernardino County Sun (California)

A suspected thief was arrested after he was found sleeping inside a woman's car.

David Boggs, 35, of Riverside was booked Tuesday at the Claremont Police Department jail on suspicion of burglary, auto theft, attempted auto theft, possession of burglary tools, a parole violation, and a warrant, according to a news release.

He is being held without bail.

A woman who lives in the 900 block of Olympic Court called Claremont police about 7:30 a.m. after she saw a man sleeping in her car, which was parked in her driveway, according to the news release.

When officers arrived they arrested Boggs, who appeared to be under the influence of drugs.

He had likely fallen asleep while fiddling with property inside the vehicle, police said.

"He had gotten in the vehicle, which was apparently unlocked, and began tampering with things," Claremont Lt. Jon Traber said.

Police said Boggs had with him property linked to another vehicle burglary that happened Tuesday on Olympic.

"We searched the street and found another car," Traber said.

Boggs also had keys to a stolen car that was found in the 100 block. of Pomello Drive, according to the news release. The stolen car had been taken during a March 1 burglary in the 700 block. of Lander Circle.



http://www.officer.com/online/article.jsp?siteSection=1&id=51155]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:46:27 +0000 http://www.palmettocops.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=46781&PID=69181#69181 National News : D.C. ´Snowball´ Officer Faces Suspension http://www.palmettocops.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=46780&PID=69180#69180 Author: Cop_Bot
Subject: D.C. ´Snowball´ Officer Faces Suspension
Posted: March 11 2010 at 10:46am

D.C. 'Snowball' Officer Faces Suspension


Posted: Thursday, March 11, 2010
Updated: March 11th, 2010 10:15 AM GMT-05:00


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BY BILL MYERS and FREEMAN KLOPOTT
The Washington Examiner

A D.C. police officer who made international headlines after drawing his gun during a snowball fight should be suspended for 10 days, internal investigators have recommended.

Detective Michael Baylor didn't fill out the correct paperwork after he stopped a man who he thought had tossed a snowball and "engaged in conduct that is prejudicial to the reputation of the police force," according to an internal police report of the incident.

Baylor attained international notoriety during a snowstorm Dec. 19 when he passed through an Internet-organized snowball fight among residents. Driving home in his Humvee, Baylor's vehicle was pelted with snowballs near the intersection of 14th and U streets NW.

Baylor told investigators he "believed the group were anarchists," according to the report. When a snowball struck Baylor in the face, "he got scared and drew his weapon, keeping it by his side pointed down."

Someone in the crowd videotaped the incident, turning a neighborhood frolic into a forum on police conduct.

When officers responded to Baylor's call for backup, the crowd's anger intensified and people began to shout: "You don't bring a gun to a snowball fight," the report said.

Amid the conflict, Baylor grabbed environmental lawyer Daniel Schramm and briefly snatched his identification, thinking he had tossed an offending snowball. Schramm was quickly released without charge, but Baylor is now being disciplined for failing to file a report on Schramm's detention.

At the time, Police Chief Cathy Lanier was quick to comment on Baylor's conduct, calling it "totally inappropriate." She vowed "swift action" and "discipline."

Police union Chairman Kris Baumann said Baylor was unfairly ridiculed.

"People were manipulated by this story," he said. "Everybody rushed to judgment, including the chief. And you can't do that if you're the police."

Police spokeswoman Gwendolyn Crump said she could not comment on personnel matters. City Attorney General Peter Nickles did not respond to requests for comment.

Schramm, the lawyer whom Baylor briefly detained, said he's glad police recognized Baylor's behavior crossed a line. "But," he added, "I'm disappointed that the report did not explicitly recognize that drawing a gun at a snowball fight warrants discipline."

When Baylor met with investigators, the report says, he told them "he would not do anything different the day of the incident."



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Subject: Ind. Lab Tech Grazed by Ricocheting Bullet
Posted: March 11 2010 at 10:46am

Ind. Lab Tech Grazed by Ricocheting Bullet


Posted: Thursday, March 11, 2010
Updated: March 11th, 2010 10:22 AM EDT


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Story by theindychannel.com

INDIANAPOLIS --

A firearms technician with the Marion County Crime Lab was grazed by a ricocheting bullet Wednesday afternoon, police said.

Douglas Boxler, 36, was test firing a gun in the lab in the basement of the Marion County Jail just before 2:30 p.m., said Sgt. Paul Thompson.

Police said that when Boxler fired the gun, the bullet bounced back and grazed his head.

Other crime lab employees performed first aid until medics arrived. Boxler was transported to Methodist Hospital in good condition.

Thompson said he is expected to make a full recovery.

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http://www.officer.com/web/online/Top-News-Stories/Ind-Lab-Tech-Grazed-by-Ricocheting-Bullet/1$51146]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:46:27 +0000 http://www.palmettocops.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=46779&PID=69179#69179 National News : On-Duty Ga. Officer Tests Positive for Cocaine http://www.palmettocops.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=46778&PID=69178#69178 Author: Cop_Bot
Subject: On-Duty Ga. Officer Tests Positive for Cocaine
Posted: March 11 2010 at 10:46am

On-Duty Ga. Officer Tests Positive for Cocaine


Posted: Thursday, March 11, 2010
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Story by wsbtv.com

COLLEGE PARK, Ga. --

Former College Park Police Officer Gary Clements tested positive for having cocaine in his system when he backed into another car while transporting two prisoners, according to investigators.

After the accident, the officer had to take a drug test.

"After the drug test, it came back positive for cocaine," said Interim College Park Chief Ron Fears.

Police said Clements told them he had the drug in his system after he tested the drug by tasting it after he pursued suspects who got away.

"He did some of the old type of testing. He tested with his finger," said Fears.

Clements resigned, in lieu of termination.

The city of College Park is investigating why its police department allowed the officer suspected to resign instead of being terminated.

Channel 2 Action News reporter Tom Jones confronted Fears about why he allowed the officer to resign and why he's not face charges after the officer tested positive for cocaine.

"At this point, there are no charges pending," said Fears. "But why not, Chief? This is serious. He's a police officer driving with drugs in his system. You know it. You have the results. And there is no charges," said Jones. "Not at this time, sir," Fears said.

College Park Mayor Jack Longino is upset over the incident.

"If he had drugs in his system, he will not be allowed to resign. He will be fired! And I want him charged with driving under the influence!" said Longino.

When Jones talked to Clements about the incident, he was told to talk to City Hall.

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Subject: Ex-Mo. Cop Charged with Stealing Drugs from Eviden
Posted: March 10 2010 at 10:36pm

Ex-Mo. Cop Charged with Stealing Drugs from Evidence


Posted: Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Story by kctv5.com

KANSAS CITY, Mo. --

A former western Missouri police officer who is serving prison time in Kansas for selling drugs is now charged with stealing the drugs from his former employer.

Kyle Zumbrunn was charged in Platte County on Tuesday with stealing drugs from the Weston, Mo., Police Department's evidence room. The 27-year-old previously pleaded guilty in Kansas to distribution of a controlled substance after selling 80 pills to an undercover Kansas Bureau of Investigation agent in September.

Platte County prosecutor Eric Zahnd says an inventory of the Weston department's evidence room revealed 28 morphine pills, 45 Oxycodone pills and 37 morphine sulfate pills were missing.

Zumbrunn currently is serving a 16-month sentence at Lansing Correctional Facility in Kansas.

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http://www.officer.com/online/article.jsp?siteSection=1&id=51135]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:36:23 +0000 http://www.palmettocops.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=46777&PID=69177#69177 National News : Ind. Cop Allegedly Drank on Duty, Gave Booze to Ki http://www.palmettocops.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=46776&PID=69176#69176 Author: Cop_Bot
Subject: Ind. Cop Allegedly Drank on Duty, Gave Booze to Ki
Posted: March 10 2010 at 10:36pm

Ind. Cop Allegedly Drank on Duty, Gave Booze to Kids


Posted: Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Story by theindychannel.com

FRANKLIN, Ind. --

A Franklin police detective was demoted and placed on a 45-day suspension for numerous violations of the department's rules, officials said Tuesday.

Officer Bryan Burton was accused of drinking alcohol while on duty and supplying booze to underage informants.

Franklin Police Chief Stan Lynn said Burton violated eight different parts of the code of conduct by having sexually suggestive conversations with female informants and failure to report an accident.

Burton's suspension is unpaid. He can reapply for a detective position in a year if he undergoes an alcohol evaluation program.

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