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OFFICER DOWN TEXAS www.privateofficer.com
December 18, 2008
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Police Officer Mark Simmons
Amarillo Police Department Texas
End of Watch: Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Biographical Info
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Age: 30
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: Not available
Incident Details
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: Thursday, March 24, 2005
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Mark Simmons succumbed to injuries sustained three years earlier when his patrol car was rammed by vehicle being pursued by other officers. He and his partner were attempting to locate the vehicle when it slammed into the rear of their patrol car on Hollywood Boulevard.Officer Simmons, who was in the patrol car’s passenger seat, suffered severe brain injuries and remained in the hospital for several months before receiving home treatment. His partner and the driver of the vehicle that hit him suffered minor injuries.Officer Simmons had served with the Amarillo Police Department for 5 years at the time of the accident and had previously served with the Randall County Sheriff’s Department for 1 year. He is survived by his two children and parents.
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Amarillo Police Department
200 E 3rd Avenue
Amarillo, TX 79101
Phone: (806) 378-9452
Please contact the Amarillo Police Department for funeral arrangements or for survivor benefit fund information.
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December 18, 2008
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OFFICER DOWN California Highway Patrol http://www.privateofficer.com
Sanders
California Highway Patrol
California
California
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End of Watch: Monday, December 15, 2008
Biographical Info
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: 1 year, 2 months
Badge Number: Not available
Biographical Info
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: 1 year, 2 months
Badge Number: Not available
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: Monday, December 15, 2008
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: Monday, December 15, 2008
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Joseph Sanders was struck and killed by a vehicle while directing traffic at the scene of a previous accident on Pomona Freeway in Hacienda Heights.
The vehicle that struck him had collided with another car on the rain-slicked highway at approximately 4:20 am. Officer Sanders was flown to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Officer Sanders had served with the agency for 14 months. He is survived by his expectant wife and three children.
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PO Box 942898
Sacramento, CA 94298
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PO Box 942898
Sacramento, CA 94298
Phone: (916) 657-7261
Please contact the California Highway Patrol for funeral arrangements or for survivor benefit fund information.
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Former Mobile principal charged with stealing from school www.privateofficer.com
December 18, 2008
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Mobile AL Dec 18 2008
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The former principal of Booker T. Washington Middle School has been indicted on a first-degree theft of property charge accusing him of stealing more than $68,000 from the school and funneling at least some of that money through a church he pastored, authorities said.
Bernard Johnson, 43, surrendered to police early Wednesday morning after being indicted in secret by the Mobile County grand jury on Friday.
He was released on a $7,500 bond.
Johnson’s alleged thefts were turned up by the Mobile County Public School System during a routine audit, said Nicki Patterson, chief assistant district attorney. The school system then notified District Attorney John Tyson Jr.’s office, which completed the investigation, Patterson said.
Asked for comment on his client’s charges, Johnson’s attorney, Arthur Madden, said, “In keeping with my standard practice, I have no comment.”
Johnson resigned as principal of the school in February after being put on administrative leave when the audit turned up “financial irregularities.”
At the time of that investigation, Johnson was still pastor of Stewart Memorial Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, a prominent congregation in north central Mobile.
A public records request made by the Press-Register after Johnson was placed on administrative leave from the principal position showed that, from Sept. 25 to Oct. 11, 2007, Johnson signed five Washington Middle checks worth a total of $25,375 that were made out to Stewart Memorial C.M.E. Church. On Oct. 16 he repaid the full amount from his personal checking account, according to the records.
That inquiry by the Press-Register only partially pulled the curtain back on Johnson’s behind-the-scenes actions, Patterson said.
The District Attorney’s Office investigation found that Johnson stole more than $68,000 from the school, only part of which was funneled to his church, Patterson said.
The former principal of Booker T. Washington Middle School has been indicted on a first-degree theft of property charge accusing him of stealing more than $68,000 from the school and funneling at least some of that money through a church he pastored, authorities said.
Bernard Johnson, 43, surrendered to police early Wednesday morning after being indicted in secret by the Mobile County grand jury on Friday.
He was released on a $7,500 bond.
Johnson’s alleged thefts were turned up by the Mobile County Public School System during a routine audit, said Nicki Patterson, chief assistant district attorney. The school system then notified District Attorney John Tyson Jr.’s office, which completed the investigation, Patterson said.
Asked for comment on his client’s charges, Johnson’s attorney, Arthur Madden, said, “In keeping with my standard practice, I have no comment.”
Johnson resigned as principal of the school in February after being put on administrative leave when the audit turned up “financial irregularities.”
At the time of that investigation, Johnson was still pastor of Stewart Memorial Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, a prominent congregation in north central Mobile.
A public records request made by the Press-Register after Johnson was placed on administrative leave from the principal position showed that, from Sept. 25 to Oct. 11, 2007, Johnson signed five Washington Middle checks worth a total of $25,375 that were made out to Stewart Memorial C.M.E. Church. On Oct. 16 he repaid the full amount from his personal checking account, according to the records.
That inquiry by the Press-Register only partially pulled the curtain back on Johnson’s behind-the-scenes actions, Patterson said.
The District Attorney’s Office investigation found that Johnson stole more than $68,000 from the school, only part of which was funneled to his church, Patterson said.
Part of the money was put into his church,” Patterson said. “But we also allege that a good portion of the money just vanished into his own hands.”
And the money that was returned to the school was only returned after the investigation was well under way, Patterson said.
“It’s kind of like shoplifting and getting caught and offering to return what you took,” she said
Patterson said $43,175.50 taken by Johnson was not repaid.
Johnson became pastor of Stewart Memorial in 2006, but, according to Patterson, no longer heads the congregation.
“My understanding is that the church hierarchy moved him to Texas,” she said.
Calls to Stewart Memorial were not returned Wednesday afternoon.
Johnson advanced quickly through the ranks of the school system. He began as a sixth-grade language arts teacher in 2000. But by 2004 he was on his way to becoming administrator, entering the administrative intern program in 2004. In 2006, he got an assistant principal job, which he held for only a year before taking over the head position at Booker T. Washington.
He was only principal for one semester, earning a salary of $78,875, before stepping down and working again as a teacher.
Johnson was put on administrative leave with pay in May of his year, according to school system spokeswoman Nancy Pierce. As of the time of the indictment his status was unchanged.
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Cajacker shot and killed by police www.privateofficer.com
December 18, 2008
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STOCKBRIDGE,(Atlanta) Ga. Dec 18 2008
wsbtv.com– Police in Henry County said they are investigating after a carjacking, a crash, and a standoff ended with a suspect shot and killed. Police said they were forced to go for their guns after the man began shooting.
Henry County police and Georgia Bureau of Investigation said the incident began early Thursday morning when a man took a motorcycle at gunpoint from a Wal-Mart. Police said the suspect fired a shot during the robbery.
“The suspect actually took a motorcycle from an individual there,” said Cpt. Jason Bolton with the Henry County Police Department.
Police were called and said the suspect tried to ambush them after he crashed the stolen motorcycle. Police said the suspect ran into some nearby woods off Highway 42 in Stockbridge.
“I saw the helicopter and then I saw the police presence with guns drawn out over their cars pointed towards the wood line. It looked like something out of a movie,” said witness Laron Hill.
Shortly after Hill drove by the scene, he heard gunfire, he said. “It was rapid gunfire. It sounded like probably 50 shots and you could see flashes in the rearview mirror,” said Hill.
Several Henry County police officers shot and killed the robbery suspect.
Henry County police and Georgia Bureau of Investigation said the incident began early Thursday morning when a man took a motorcycle at gunpoint from a Wal-Mart. Police said the suspect fired a shot during the robbery.
“The suspect actually took a motorcycle from an individual there,” said Cpt. Jason Bolton with the Henry County Police Department.
Police were called and said the suspect tried to ambush them after he crashed the stolen motorcycle. Police said the suspect ran into some nearby woods off Highway 42 in Stockbridge.
“I saw the helicopter and then I saw the police presence with guns drawn out over their cars pointed towards the wood line. It looked like something out of a movie,” said witness Laron Hill.
Shortly after Hill drove by the scene, he heard gunfire, he said. “It was rapid gunfire. It sounded like probably 50 shots and you could see flashes in the rearview mirror,” said Hill.
Several Henry County police officers shot and killed the robbery suspect.
“Multiple shots were fired at the officers by the suspect. Ultimately, officers did return fire. The suspect was struck and was killed,” said Bolton.
Henry County police shut down Highway 42 near North Henry Boulevard and called in the GBI to handle the investigation.
The suspect’s name has not been released.
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Security officer injuries and deaths study released www.privateofficer.com
December 18, 2008
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Atlanta GA Dec 18 2008
By: Toni Anthony
Special Assignment
EXCLUSIVE A two year study of security officer deaths and injuries by the National Association of Private Officers was released on Tuesday, December 16 2008.
In the study, the association monitored all on the job injuries and deaths of employees who fell within the classification of security officer for twenty four months.
The N.A.P.O. a professional organization of private security and law enforcement personnel based in Atlanta Georgia looked at and collected statistical data on loss prevention agents, guards, public safety officers, bouncers, uniform security officers, patrol officers, private police officers, and others who performed security related duties but whose jobs classified them as positions other than security officers.
By: Toni Anthony
Special Assignment
EXCLUSIVE A two year study of security officer deaths and injuries by the National Association of Private Officers was released on Tuesday, December 16 2008.
In the study, the association monitored all on the job injuries and deaths of employees who fell within the classification of security officer for twenty four months.
The N.A.P.O. a professional organization of private security and law enforcement personnel based in Atlanta Georgia looked at and collected statistical data on loss prevention agents, guards, public safety officers, bouncers, uniform security officers, patrol officers, private police officers, and others who performed security related duties but whose jobs classified them as positions other than security officers.
During the study, 169 security officers were confirmed to have died in the line of duty and the N.A.P.O. estimates that actual death totals were in the 220 range or higher. Discrepancies and poor data collection and classification by state and federal agencies continue to keep the true and accurate death totals in the dark said Executive Director Rick McCann. McCann said that throughout the study, the N.A.P.O. staff diligently worked to research many databases and resources to verify as much of the collected data as possible as they researched the various information for this study.
During the same time, the National Association of Private Officers, in conjunction with Talley Research Consultants, also researched and collected data on injuries sustained by private security officers. During the two year study, more than 41,000 injuries were sustained by security employees. Although the majority was minor according to the study, approximately 12% were serious in nature and characterized as life threatening including gunshot and stab wounds, trauma from assaults or on the job traffic accidents, industrial injuries, and miscellaneous injuries.
Mr. McCann stated that the study also showed that of all of the job categories for security personnel, the position of a retail security agent or loss prevention officer was the one where most personnel in these positions experienced the majority of bodily harm from assaults and constant threat of physical attacks and frequent confrontations occurring.
According to data recently released by the National Retailers Association, retail security officers collectively apprehended more than 700,000 shoplifters in 2007 and many are repeat offenders, professionals and convicted criminals who do not want to chance being sent to prison so they’d rather fight than to be caught McCann said. “Because of this and the economic crises and the frequent contact with someone who has committed a crime, loss prevention personnel will continue to see these types of increases in assaults and even serious injury to themselves.”
The two deadliest security positions based on recorded on the job deaths during the two year study was nightclub or bar security with 15 deaths and that of an armored car security officer which saw 7 deaths during this time. Retail security recorded 4 loss prevention officers killed while apprehending shoplifters.
While many professions face certain dangers and life threatening on the job situations, the private security industry’s risks are definitely growing in defined areas of the security industry almost unnoticed to many who study employee injuries or deaths according to the study.
Private security personnel are increasingly facing aggressive and violent attacks by both the armed and unarmed criminals as security officer duties are frequently crossing the lines between the standard observe and report and the more frequent proactiveness and responsiveness of security forces Mr. McCann said.
More clients of private security agencies and proprietary security departments are requiring that security officers do more than just report incidents. Many require that their officers respond to the situation whatever it might be and take the necessary steps to see the incident through including the apprehension or arrest of criminal law or civil violators.
Mr. McCann went on to say that other studies done by the N.A.P.O. showed that over the past ten years, private security officers have been responsible for the apprehension or arrests of hundreds of thousands and even millions of offenders responsible for both minor and serious criminal acts.
With these new boundaries, duties, obligations and responsibilities, private officers are facing far more danger than in times past and this danger will continue to escalate as the job descriptions of private security personnel continue to expand and diversify. With those new duties and the increased numbers of security personnel being hired not only nationally but world wide, injuries and deaths of these employees will increase and it doesn’t look like it will level off anytime soon.
The best defense for the security industry is a good offense McCann said.
“Security needs to do a better job at training and preparing its employees regardless of the high turnover rates that this business experiences, costs involved or any other factor. We owe that employee this much. How can we feel good about putting a 70 year old security person on duty in an area or situation that could be potentially dangerous knowing that he or she is almost defenseless? Or assign a 20 year old to a high crime apartment complex, patrol beat, shopping mall or other high risk area without proper equipment, communications, and most of all complete training.”
The study clearly pointed out that the risks of injuries and deaths in the security industry are rising and many deaths could be attributed to much of what the association director passionately spoke of.
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Casino theft leads to arrest of man www.privateofficer.com
December 18, 2008
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Norwich, Conn. Dec 18 2008
A Westport man was slated for arraignment in Norwich Superior Court today after police said he swiped several thousand dollars in poker chips from a table at Mohegan Sun Casino on Sunday.
A Westport man was slated for arraignment in Norwich Superior Court today after police said he swiped several thousand dollars in poker chips from a table at Mohegan Sun Casino on Sunday.
State police said Charles H. Vosgueritchian, 29, of 47 West Paris Road in Westport, entered the casino at 6 a.m., sat at a gaming table, grabbed some chips and ran to his car.
Vosgueritchian is known to casino security as a suspect in numerous other larcenies, police said. He was arrested by state police from Troop G in Bridgeport at a rest area in Fairfield and charged with fourth-degree larceny.
Police said Vosgueritchian had two $1,000 poker chips at the time of his arrest.
Held on $5,000 bond, Vosgueritchian is scheduled for arraignment today in Norwich Superior Court.
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Security guard kills ex-girlfriend, self at work www.privateofficer.com
December 18, 2008
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ARCHBALD, Pa. Dec 18 2008
Authorities say that a security guard at a Lockheed Martin plant in Pennsylvania fatally shot his ex-girlfriend, then killed himself.
Officials have identified the security guard as 59-year-old George Zadolnny and say that he entered the plant where his former girlfriend was working and shot and killed Deborah Bachak at the plant in Archbald before committing suicide Tuesday morning.
State police and emergency workers responding to the shooting say that they found both Zadolnny and Bachak dead of gunshot wounds.
A police spokesperson says the 46-year-old Bachak broke off the relationship several weeks ago.
Lockheed officials said that Zadolnny was “trained and authorized” to carry a gun as part of his duties. He was employed by a private contract security company called U.S. Security Associates.
The Lockheed plant makes laser-guided bombs.
Police officials said that no one else was injured.
Officials have identified the security guard as 59-year-old George Zadolnny and say that he entered the plant where his former girlfriend was working and shot and killed Deborah Bachak at the plant in Archbald before committing suicide Tuesday morning.
State police and emergency workers responding to the shooting say that they found both Zadolnny and Bachak dead of gunshot wounds.
A police spokesperson says the 46-year-old Bachak broke off the relationship several weeks ago.
Lockheed officials said that Zadolnny was “trained and authorized” to carry a gun as part of his duties. He was employed by a private contract security company called U.S. Security Associates.
The Lockheed plant makes laser-guided bombs.
Police officials said that no one else was injured.
The plant was evacuated and workers were sent home for the day.
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D.C. area security company fires 200 security officers www.privateofficer.com
December 18, 2008
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WASHINGTON DC Dec 18 2008
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Kyle T. Greene
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www.privateofficer.com The economy has hit again, as 200 Hawk One security guards in D.C. are now out of a job. The company fired 200 of its 1,100 officers who guard D.C. government facilities, from police headquarters to public works lots containing heavy equipment. Monday was the deadline for laid-off Hawk One employees to turn in their work-related belongings.
Billy club in hand, laid-off employee Dayo Johnson rode the elevator to turn in his equipment and pick up his last check. “I have five kids, I don’t have another job…,” he said.
www.privateofficer.com The economy has hit again, as 200 Hawk One security guards in D.C. are now out of a job. The company fired 200 of its 1,100 officers who guard D.C. government facilities, from police headquarters to public works lots containing heavy equipment. Monday was the deadline for laid-off Hawk One employees to turn in their work-related belongings.
Billy club in hand, laid-off employee Dayo Johnson rode the elevator to turn in his equipment and pick up his last check. “I have five kids, I don’t have another job…,” he said.
In the hallway outside the Hawk One offices, there was more misery as the guards who are still employed, moved to lock the doors. “[How is] the next person supposed to live for the next month, when they [are] paying rent, ain’t got no money cause they took their job,” lamented Regina Thomas, a laid-off security guard. Meanwhile, Hawk One insisted the city ordered the cuts.
“They’re the ones that have the answer to the question you’re looking for,” noted Richard Walker, a Hawk One supervisor.
A city source said there were too many armed guards doing jobs that could be done for cheaper by receptionists and security cameras.Some former employees also said they were bumped by others with more seniority. “Friday after I got to work I was just told to turn in my uniforms Monday, I no longer had a job,” said James Benbow.
“It’s two weeks before Christmas,” added laid-off security guard Allison Campbell. “What are these people supposed to do?”
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Nightclub shooting leaves 1 dead, 2 others shot www.privateofficer.com
December 18, 2008
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Phoenix AZ Dec 18 2008 A deadly shooting in the Glendale’s Westgate shopping center from over the weekend may have been sparked by a fight about a woman.
Police said an argument started between two groups of men inside Bar Louie early Sunday morning.
The men went outside at about 1:30 a.m. when at least one person pulled out a gun and started firing.Three people were shot.
Police and security officers were in the area when they heard the shots, and thus arrived at the scene within moments, officials said.
Officers detained one suspect at the scene and chased two others through the parking lot. Police said they tried to escape in an SUV, but were stopped by officers.One person died, the other two are at a Valley hospital. One has life-threatening injuries.
“It is unnecessary, ” said Daniel Jacks, an employee of one of the bars overlooking the parking lot where the shooting happened.
“These young guys start talking and then one thinks they are bad ass and pulls out a gun. It doesn’t take a man to pull a trigger.”Jacks said he ran outside and tried to direct people out of harms way. He even tried to help the victim who eventually passed away.”He is a regular around here,” said Jacks. “He was usually pretty quiet.
“Police were arrested Jamell Shadae Caradine, 22, of Peoria, Jawaun Leonard Sheppard, 31, of Peoria, and a Phoenix man who’s identity was not released.
Caradine was charged with 2nd-degree murder and aggravated assault.Sheppard was charged with being a prohibited possessor of a weapon.
The third, unidentified suspect was not booked but remains a person of interest.
The man killed is Antonio Munoz, 22, of Phoenix. Michael Lozano, 22, is in critical condition.
Juan Rodriguez, 24, is in stable condition.
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Wounded security officer shoots, kills bank robbery suspect www.privateofficer.com
December 18, 2008
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DALLAS TX Dec 18 2008
By: Bryan Hill
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www.privateofficer.com — A suspected bank robber was fatally shot Tuesday inside a bank after exchanging gunfire with a security officer, police said.
Police said that the suspect entered a branch of Chase Bank in south Dallas near the Veterans Affairs Medical Center Tuesday shortly before 2 p.m. He shot at the security guard, who was grazed in the upper body, police said. The security officer then exchanged gunfire with the robbery suspect as customers and employees fled the bank.
FBI agents and police tactical units also responded to the call. As the tactical unit was setting up, another group of customers and employees ran from the building including the security officer who told police that the suspect was still inside but that he was unsure if he had been injured during the gunfire.
Members of the tactical unit entered the bank after seeing a woman hiding under a desk, police said. Officers then found the body of the suspect whose identity has not been confirmed. Police said the suspect sustained a fatal gunshot wound in the gunfight.
“We’re continuing to interview witnesses, employees and the security guard,” Dallas Police Chief David Kunkle said.
The security guard was reported to be in good condition.
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www.privateofficer.com — A suspected bank robber was fatally shot Tuesday inside a bank after exchanging gunfire with a security officer, police said.
Police said that the suspect entered a branch of Chase Bank in south Dallas near the Veterans Affairs Medical Center Tuesday shortly before 2 p.m. He shot at the security guard, who was grazed in the upper body, police said. The security officer then exchanged gunfire with the robbery suspect as customers and employees fled the bank.
FBI agents and police tactical units also responded to the call. As the tactical unit was setting up, another group of customers and employees ran from the building including the security officer who told police that the suspect was still inside but that he was unsure if he had been injured during the gunfire.
Members of the tactical unit entered the bank after seeing a woman hiding under a desk, police said. Officers then found the body of the suspect whose identity has not been confirmed. Police said the suspect sustained a fatal gunshot wound in the gunfight.
“We’re continuing to interview witnesses, employees and the security guard,” Dallas Police Chief David Kunkle said.
The security guard was reported to be in good condition.
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Georgia firefighter suspect in 11 burglaries www.privateofficer.com
December 18, 2008
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BRUNSWICK, Ga. Dec 18 2008– A Glynn County firefighter was arrested and charged with two home burglaries and police said he is a suspect in nine other burglaries.
Sean Flanagan, a firefighter with the county since 2003, was arrested during a traffic stop last Wednesday as officers investigated a home-invasion burglary of a home in the Eagle Crest subdivision.
A 61-year-old Glynn County woman said she awoke to noise in her house and found Flanagan in her living room. She said the man told her he was there waiting for friend. When asked how he got in, he said “through the door.”
Police said the man left when the homeowner asked him to go. Investigators said that incident was a turning point in the case because the victim saw Flanagan’s tag number.
“I’m disappointed that any public servant would betray that trust,” said Glynn County Police Chief Matt Doering.
He said Flanagan, 36, is suspected in 11 burglaries across the county. Jewelry and electronics were stolen during the daytime in all of the burglaries.
After Flanagan’s arrest, police searched his home and reported finding more than $6,000 worth of property reported stolen in a burglary from another home the previous day. Flanagan is on unpaid leave, pending an administrative hearing.
Sean Flanagan, a firefighter with the county since 2003, was arrested during a traffic stop last Wednesday as officers investigated a home-invasion burglary of a home in the Eagle Crest subdivision.
A 61-year-old Glynn County woman said she awoke to noise in her house and found Flanagan in her living room. She said the man told her he was there waiting for friend. When asked how he got in, he said “through the door.”
Police said the man left when the homeowner asked him to go. Investigators said that incident was a turning point in the case because the victim saw Flanagan’s tag number.
“I’m disappointed that any public servant would betray that trust,” said Glynn County Police Chief Matt Doering.
He said Flanagan, 36, is suspected in 11 burglaries across the county. Jewelry and electronics were stolen during the daytime in all of the burglaries.
After Flanagan’s arrest, police searched his home and reported finding more than $6,000 worth of property reported stolen in a burglary from another home the previous day. Flanagan is on unpaid leave, pending an administrative hearing.
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Connecticut State Trooper charged with sex crimes against minors www.privateofficer.com
December 18, 2008
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EAST HARTFORD CT Dec 18 2008
By: Rick McCann
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- Authorities confirmed today that a Connecticut State Trooper has been arrested and charged with some serious felonies involving sexual contact with minors.
State Trooper Jose Perez, 46, of East Hartford was arrested on a warrant Monday night charging him with four counts each of fourth-degree sexual assault and impairing the morals of a minor, police said.
According to the information in that was released, the crimes involved several minor children .The warrant, which was sealed by the court, alleges that he sexually assaulted two minors for about a year, local police said.
Perez posted $30,000 bail and is scheduled to appear in Superior Court in Manchester Jan. 5.
His police powers were suspended at the onset of the investigation, said Lt. J. Paul Vance, spokesman for the state police.
Perez is not off the job during all of this but rather he has been assigned to administrative duties during which he has no contact with the public, he said.
Neither the prosecutors office or the CSP is willing to release any furthe rinformation in this matter according to local media.
The state police has opened its own internal affairs investigation of the incident.
The state police has opened its own internal affairs investigation of the incident.
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Mall shoppers leave bag of dope behind www.privateofficer.com
December 18, 2008
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Fayetteville NC Dec 18 2008
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A Robeson County couple has been charged with possessing drugs while shopping at Cross Creek Mall.
Billie Jo Ransom, 28, of the 300 block of Wellons Road in Pembroke, 23-year old Arron Dean Revels, 23, of the 300 block of Ronal Avenue in Lumberton, were arrested earlier this week by narcotics agents with the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office.
Investigators say the pair had been shopping at the mall and decided to have lunch in the food court. Ransom tucked a red and black tote bag under the table and forgot to retrieve it when she left.
Mall employees found the bag and turned it over to the security office. The bag contained more than 17 grams of crack cocaine, more than 100 grams of marijuana and thousands of dollars in cash, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Investigators say the name of the owner of the bag was marked on the outside.
The two were arrested when Ransom and Revels returned to the mall security desk to claim the lost property.
Narcotics agents were waiting for them when they arrived, according to a release from the Sheriff’s Office.
They are charged with possession with intent to sell and deliver cocaine and marijuana. They were released from the Cumberland County Detention Center after posting bond.
Kyle T. Greene
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A Robeson County couple has been charged with possessing drugs while shopping at Cross Creek Mall.
Billie Jo Ransom, 28, of the 300 block of Wellons Road in Pembroke, 23-year old Arron Dean Revels, 23, of the 300 block of Ronal Avenue in Lumberton, were arrested earlier this week by narcotics agents with the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office.
Investigators say the pair had been shopping at the mall and decided to have lunch in the food court. Ransom tucked a red and black tote bag under the table and forgot to retrieve it when she left.
Mall employees found the bag and turned it over to the security office. The bag contained more than 17 grams of crack cocaine, more than 100 grams of marijuana and thousands of dollars in cash, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Investigators say the name of the owner of the bag was marked on the outside.
The two were arrested when Ransom and Revels returned to the mall security desk to claim the lost property.
Narcotics agents were waiting for them when they arrived, according to a release from the Sheriff’s Office.
They are charged with possession with intent to sell and deliver cocaine and marijuana. They were released from the Cumberland County Detention Center after posting bond.
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TN. city hit hard by shoplifters www.privateofficer.com
December 18, 2008
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COOKEVILLE TN Dec 18 2008
citizen news — A woman who was seen ripping open numerous perfume and cologne sets in a Cookeville store Friday ended up in jail, police said.
citizen news — A woman who was seen ripping open numerous perfume and cologne sets in a Cookeville store Friday ended up in jail, police said.
Brandy Nichole Reed, 26, of Bunker Hill Road, Cookeville, is charged with theft over $500 in the case, says a report by Cookeville Police Officer Michael Herrick.
The officer said he was called to the Belk’s store on West Jackson Street after store clerks had taken Reed into custody.
The clerks told the officer they had seen Reed ripping into the perfume sets and had confronted her.”When they saw her, she hid a buggy full of clothing and other items in a rack of clothing, and when they confronted her and took her to the back of the store, she admitted that the red and gray striped shirt she was wearing was taken from the store,” the officer said.
One clerk told the officer that when she saw Reed tearing into the perfume and cologne sets, she asked her if she needed help. Allegedly, Reed told her she wanted to smell the perfume, but found no samples set out for that purpose.
The clerk said she then showed Reed “an open bottle for samples right next to where Ms. Reed was” at the time, the officer’s report says.Allegedly, after being confronted and detained, Reed admitted taking the shirt she was wearing and told the clerks where she had discarded her own sweatshirt in the store.Herrick and the store manager walked around the store looking for her shirt and said they found numerous security tags that had been broken.
“The total of merchandise was $1,115,” the report says
.She was booked into the Putnam County jail
In other recent cases:*
Wayne Anderson Smith, 25, of North Whitney Avenue, Cookeville, was cited for shoplifting at the Walmart store on South Jefferson Avenue Dec. 11 after store clerks allegedly caught him stealing a pocket knife valued at $7.88.
A report by Officer Ryan Acuff says that Smith ran from the clerks when confronted and that clerks caught him and held him until police arrived.
* Rebecca Jones, 25, of Bloomington Road, Cookeville, was cited for shoplifting at the Kroger store on South Jefferson Avenue Dec. 13, says a report by Officer Joe Greenwood.A clerk alleges that he caught Jones “putting several items of makeup” into her purse. The items were valued at $51, the report says.
* Joshua Simmons, 29, of Henry Lane, Pikeville, Tenn., was cited for shoplifting at Walmart on Dec. 9, says a report by Officer James Harris.Allegedly, Simmons took two Batman DVD’s and two bottles of “5 hour energy drinks,” the total valued at $50.”Simmons had also been advised by Crossville Walmart not to be back in any Walmart stores due to the same offense in 2007 in Crossville,” the officer’s report says.
* Andreas Bethel Allen, 40, of Old Kentucky Road, Sparta, was cited for shoplifting at Walmart on Dec. 10, says a report by Officer Brian Long.A store security officer alleges that he caught Allen stuffing a food vacuum sealer down into his pants and also putting on a fleece jacket he took from a clothes rack. Allegedly, Allen then walked out of the store without paying the $154 the items cost.
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