Archive for February 20th, 2009
Posted by privateofficernews on February 20, 2009
OFFICER DOWN FLORIDA www.privateofficer.com
Captain Scott Bierwiler
Hernando County Sheriff’s Office Florida
End of Watch: Thursday, February 19, 2009
Biographical Info-Age: 42
Tour of Duty: 23 years
Incident Details-Cause of Death: Automobile accident
Date of Incident: Thursday, February 19, 2009
Captain Scott Bierwiler was killed when his patrol car was struck head-on by teenage driver on Powell Road, just south of Brooksville.Captain Bierwiler had served with the agency for 23 years. he is survived by his wife, three children, mother, sister, and brother.
Agency Contact Information:
Hernando County Sheriff’s Office
18900 Cortez Boulevard
Brooksville, FL 34601
Phone: (352) 754-6830
Please contact the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office for funeral arrangements or for survivor benefit fund information.
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Posted by privateofficernews on February 20, 2009
Security agent assaulted during Kroger robbery www.privateofficer.com
HARRISON TOWNSHIP, Ohio Feb 20 2009
By: Rick McCann
Private Officer News Network
Deputies in Harrison Township said two men involved in a shoplifting incident from a Kroger Store assaulted a security officer when he tried to stop them and fled.
The robbery happened on Wednesday at the Kroger store on Needmore Road. Deputies said the security officer was assaulted when he approached them in the parking lot.
The sheriff’s department responded to the robbery call but the suspects had already escaped according to a report.
Sheriff investigators said that they are treating this incident as a robbery since force was used to get away and need the community’s help in identifying the people involved.
If you have any information on the location of the two men accused of this robbery and assault, contact the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.
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Posted by privateofficernews on February 20, 2009
Security guard arrested for assault on child www.privateofficer.com
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Feb 20 2009 wsmv.com — A former security guard is facing charges in connection with the assault of a 10-year-old boy.
The man, Larry Wayne Slaven, lost his job over the incident, but there is concern that he could still pose as a guard because he has the security company’s uniforms and badges.
Janet Gschwind filed criminal charges against Slaven after what she said he did to her son. Gschwind said on two occasions, Slaven chased her 10-year-old son, Ryan, shooting him with plastic pellets from an airsoft gun
He was begging him to stop, telling him it hurt,” said Gschwind.
Until recently, Slaven worked as a private security guard at Associated Security and Patrol, until the state licensing board finished its background check.
Slaven had not told the board about his January 2008 domestic violence charge, which was dismissed. His also still has to face the pending assault charge on Gschwind’s son. Because of the charges, the guard company fired Slaven.
Ron Crowe of Associated Security and Patrol said his company is concerned that Slaven hasn’t returned around six uniform shirts, a badge and patches. They hope he’s not impersonating a guard or police officer.
“There’s no telling what he might want to do or gain from somebody he might want to stop,” said Crowe.
When contacted by Channel 4, Slaven invited reporter Nancy Amons to contact his attorney. He said he plans to return his uniforms to the company Thursday.
Slaven had been a volunteer with the Lakewood Police Department and had applied for a reserve officer’s job. The police chief said when the background check on Slaven found the charges, he decided against hiring him.
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Posted by privateofficernews on February 20, 2009
KY. mall security sued over assault incident www.privateofficer.com
Richmond KY Feb 20 2009
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Three Richmond Mall security guards and the brother of one were ordered to the Madison District Court diversion program Tuesday because of their roles in the alleged Aug. 15, 2008, assault of a mall patron.
The four — Troy Pollock, Josh Farthing and Chris Rawlins, along with his brother Jason Rawlins (who is a former Richmond Mall security guard, but was not employed at the time of the incident) — are accused of the alleged assault of 18-year-old Kyle Sharp near the food court entrance of the mall.
Sharp was charged with disorderly conduct in connection with the same incident, but that charged was dismissed in district court.
Sharp’s attorney, Wes Browne, filed a civil suit Tuesday in Madison Circuit Court against:
Bush Realty Richmond Mall LLC; Eagle Security LLC; Jason and Chris Rawlins; and Josh Farthing and Troy Pollock.
Pollock is the same guard who, six days earlier, Aug. 9, 2008, ejected mall patron Kym Clem from the mall for wearing a short skirt.
“After Ms. Clem’s story aired, we fielded a number of phone calls from mall patrons who claimed they were mistreated by the security guards,” Browne said. “What made Kyle’s case stand out was the number of eyewitnesses who saw the attack, and the severity of what happened. We hope any eyewitnesses who did not give a statement to police will come forward.”There were at least three eyewitnesses based on 911 calls made at the time of the incident.“You’d better get a bunch of officers out here because they don’t know what the hell they’re doing,” said one 911 caller.
“They’re beating people for no damn reason, and I’ve got several witnesses here saying exactly what happened. They attacked him first. He (Sharp) ain’t hurt, but these security guards are jumping him for no reason. And I mean jumping.”Another caller claimed:
“A security guard just attacked a kid for no (expletive) reason. The security guards just tried to shove a kid out of the mall. He was going back in there to buy a drink and I guess see his girlfriend and he just got attacked. Right by the food court.”The third caller told the 911 dispatcher:
“Yeah, this kid just got his ass whooped.”According to a statement from Browne, the three security guards and Jason Rawlins prevented Sharp from escaping.“Pollock is a small guy, but the other two security guards are huge, body-builder types, and Jason Rawlins is a very large man,” Browne said.
“They may have outnumbered Kyle four to one, but they probably outweighed him seven to one. He missed several weeks of work because of his injuries.”All four defendants are being represented by Richmond attorney Jerry Gilbert.“I’m unable to comment on the civil complaint that was filed,” Gilbert said, who had not had a chance to read the suit as of press time.The suit seeks: “Judgment against the defendants, in an amount that will fairly and reasonably compensate the plaintiff for the damages caused by the defendants’ actions; punitive damages against the defendants; for pre-judgment interest; for trial by jury; his costs expended herein, including reasonable attorney fees; and any and all other relief to which the plaintiff may appear entitled.”
The defendants will appear again in Madison Circuit Court on July 14.
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Posted by privateofficernews on February 20, 2009
Indiana officers shot during hotel disturbance www.privateofficer.com
Jeffersonville IN Feb 20 2009
Two Jeffersonville police officers have been shot tonight, according to Jeffersonville emergency dispatch.
Their conditions were not immediately known, the dispatcher said.Police were searching for a white male, 5-feet-10 inches tall and 160 pounds, said Detective Charlie Thompson of Jeffersonville Police.
The suspect was considered armed and dangerous, Thompson said.Police are searching a Motel 6 at 2016 Old U.S. 31 East in Jeffersonville near the Eastern Boulevard exit off Interstate 65.
Guests at the hotel told a reporter there was an argument between a guest and a man visiting that guest.
Two officers responded, and the man pulled a gun and shot the two officers, the guests said. He then escaped.
Beginning about 8:30 p.m., an 8-member swat team began going room to room on the three-story hotel. They were still searching the hotel at 9 p.m.
A Floyd County dispatcher said that officers from that department were assisting in a search for the shooter.
About 7:15 p.m., officers from the Clarksville and Jeffersonville police departments were swarming Old U.S. 31 near the motel.
A dispatcher from the Clarksville police department described the situation as “hectic,” and a Jeffersonville police department dispatcher said at about 7:15 p.m. that the scene was not yet secure.
A person who answered the phone at the Motel 6 referred a reporter to the company’s corporate communications office. Laura Rojo-Eddy, a spokeswoman for Motel 6, said “We’re cooperating as much as we can with police but we don’t know the details.”She said she did not know whether the shooting took place inside or outside the hotel.
“This is obviously a very shocking situation,” she said.David McArthur, a spokesman for University Hospital, confirmed that two officers were taken there with injuries, but did not immediately have any information on their conditions.
He said both had arrived at the hospital by ambulance.Eric Johnson, the director of Supporting Heroes, was at University Hospital along with widows of slain officers to lend support to the two Jeffersonville officers’ families. Supporting Heroes provides support to families of police, fire and EMS workers killed in the line of duty.
He said they had not learned the condition of the two Jeffersonville officers.Among the widows in attendance were Tara Denzinger, wife of Floyd County sheriff’s Deputy Frank Denzinger, who was shot and killed while responding to a domestic dispute on June 18, 2007.
His partner also was shot, but survived.
Also there was Rebecca Gignon, wife of Louisville Metro Police Officer Peter Grignon, who was shot and killed by a teenager on March 23, 2005.
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Posted by privateofficernews on February 20, 2009
Baltimore police officer arrested in felony theft incident www.privateofficer.com
BALTIMORE MD Feb 20 2009
By: Rick McCann
Private Officer News Network
www.privateofficer.com — Authorities in Maryland report that a Baltimore City police officer was arrested and suspended from his duties after Baltimore County police charged him and a woman with felony theft.
Robert Harold Gordon, 44, was charged with felony theft of more than $500 after the reported incident at a Wal-Mart on Frankel Way in Cockeysville, authorities said Thursday.
A woman, possibly the officer’s wife,Daniela Gordon, 40, was also charged with the same offense.
Loss prevention agents report that the two purchased about $150 worth of items Tuesday afternoon but tried to steal more than $1,100 worth of items by concealing them under their other purchases and their coats. The report does not identify what the merchandise was.
When a store loss prevention agent stopped them, according to security, the two told them they were just going to their vehicle to get their checkbook. At that point the two were taken into custody and the county police notified.
Robert Gordon and Daniela Gordon have both been charged with grand theft and conspiracy and were booked into the Baltimore County Detention Center and later released on bond.
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Posted by privateofficernews on February 20, 2009
Virginia wrestling coach arrested for sexual assault www.privateofficer.com
LEESBURG, Va. Feb 20 2009
By: Brett Davis
Staff Reporter
Private Officer News Network
http://www.privateofficer.com/ A Leesburg police spokesperson said that they have arrested a high school wrestling coach on Wednesday charging him with sexually assaulting a student.
Richard Jurado, a 22-year-old wrestling coach and teacher’s assistant at Heritage High School, is accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old student.
According to a police report, the alleged assault took place off campus when school was not in session but the Leesburg Police would not release any other details of the incident.
Jurado faces assault and battery and felony and misdemeanor sexual battery charges.
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Posted by privateofficernews on February 20, 2009
Shoplifter dies after being handcuffed by security www.privateofficer.com
LOS ANGELES CA Feb 20 2009 — Authorities are investigating the death of a suspected shoplifter who had trouble breathing after being handcuffed by a security officer at a local CVS pharmacy.
The man entered the business at 3751 Wilshire Blvd. in the Wilshire Center section of Los Angeles around 6 p.m. Wednesday and was detained a short time later by store security personnel in connection with a theft, said Sgt. Ed Clark of the Los Angeles Police Department’s Olympic Station.
It’s not known what the man was accused of stealing.
The man was handcuffed by a store security officer and the LAPD was called in to handle the arrest, Clark said.
When police arrived, they were met by a security officer who directed them to the suspect.
Officers noticed the man was having difficulty breathing, prompting them to render aid and call LAFD paramedics to the scene, the sergeant said.
The man was taken to a hospital where he later died. His name was not immediately released.
Detectives conducted an investigation at the drug store, interviewing all the parties involved, he said. An autopsy to determine the cause of death was pending.
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Posted by privateofficernews on February 20, 2009
Vegas police bust organized shoplifting ring www.privateofficer.com
Las Vegas NV Feb 20 2009
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Metro Police say organized retail crime in the valley is on the rise. Investigators recently busted a major shoplifting ring and they say the case highlights a new trend in theft.
Thieves were making money off of the most basic items like shampoo, deodorant, and lotion. In this bust alone, Metro uncovered nearly $100,000 worth of stolen items and they say they’ve merely scratched the surface of the problem.
Police found more than 2,000 bottles of shampoo, more than 900 razor blades and 144 battery packs, just to name a few.
Police learned the thieves were going into stores like Albertsons and Wal-Mart, stealing in bulk, and then selling the items to the ring’s organizers for $1 or $2 each. The ring leaders would then resell the items for nearly face value at a swap meet and would pocket the cash.
Metro Police say they’ve seen an increase in shoplifting in the last few months, possibly due to the bad economy. They say one grocery store lost $130,000 in just one quarter.
Metro Sergeant Ed Carol says thieves think they will only get a slap on the wrist, but they are working to make sure these types of thieves get hit with more, “What they don’t understand is that whenever you enter a structure with intent to commit a crime such as petty larceny, that’s actually a burglary, which is a felony. That’s the way we are going to be packaging these cases from now on, once we come across somebody who is proven to be a habitual thief.”
Some local stores say their loss prevention efforts have tripled in the last few months to combat this very type of thing, including locking up liquor and adding extra security.
Metro say this type of organized retail crime is a growing problem. Some believe thieves are using swap meets and even internet sites like eBay to make a quick buck.
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Posted by privateofficernews on February 20, 2009
Police, security injured while breaking up melee www.privateofficer.com
Sacramento CA Feb 20 2009
By:Rick McCann
Private Officer News Network
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The SPD reported that several officers were working a supplemental / off duty assignment at the Empire Club when they responded to a fight inside the club.
Police said that a physical fight occurred involving several subjects and officers called for additional back-up.
Authorities said that during the melee several officers and security personnel were assaulted and police said that one subject (Moro Vue 1/06/1981) was taken into custody for battery on a peace officer and resisting/delaying.
During the initial physical fight, two Empire security officers were hit by bottles from unknown subjects in the crowd. One security officer sustained a large bump on his head. The other was not injured.
Additional police assisted in quelling the disturbance and restore order and a casualty report was generated to document the event and the use of force.
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Posted by privateofficernews on February 20, 2009
Police find mother, 2 children dead in TN. www.privateofficer.com
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn.Feb 20 2009
newschannel5.com – A woman and two children were found dead inside a Clarksville home late Thursday night.
Thursday at 11:02 p.m. Clarksville officers went to 901 Cal Court to conduct a welfare check. The officers knocked at the door multiple times, but non one responded.
When there was no response, officers entered the home to find one female adult and two children dead.
Police said the victims were 30-year-old Natalie Ann Vullo, 8-year-old Diamin Lynette Shanklin and 3-year-old Paul Zacharius Vullo-Nellons.
No cause of death has been released, and the homicide investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with any information should contact the lead investigator Detective Tim Finley at 931-648-0656, ext. 4008 or contact the TIPSLINE at 931-645-8477.
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Posted by privateofficernews on February 20, 2009
3 Arrested in million dollar bank scam www.privateofficer.com
Mesa AZ Feb 20 2009
Mesa Police arrested three men Wednesday in connection with a series of bank scams and forgeries that took in more than $1 million and may have involved bank employees as accomplices.
According to police reports, at least four people were involved in the scheme, which began in 2004 when the suspects allegedly opened Wells Fargo bank accounts and deposited large sums of money into them.
The suspects and accomplices would drain the accounts with their ATM cards and then report the cards stolen. They would then apply for a reimbursement, which was approved by an employee who was apparently in on the scam.
Tark Ziad Tadros, 29, Faris Ziad Tadros, 27, and Pierre Ziad Tadros, 24, were all taken into custody Wednesday and booked on charges
of fraud, money laundering, conspiracy, credit card forgery and participating in a criminal syndicate. Sgt. Ed Wessing said he did not know how the three men were related.
According to police reports, Wells Fargo lost nearly $200,000 before the scheme ended and the trio moved on to a series of credit card scams.
According to police reports, Tark Tadros began using computers, encoders and skimmers to steal credit card numbers and information to re-code blank cards with. The re-encoded cards would be distributed to Pierre Tadros, Faris Tadros and others to purchase gas, food, clothing and luxury items.
The cards were also used at ATM machines in casinos to withdraw large amounts of money that was used for living expenses and luxury items.
According to the report, police obtained evidence through undercover surveillance and conversations with the suspects, as well as video footage of the suspects at a Casino Arizona ATM.
Tark Tadros was taken into custody after being captured on video at Casino Arizona earlier this month attempting to use a fraudulent credit card. Police found 44 blank credit cards that had been encoded with stolen credit card numbers in his possession, police reports said. Some were wrapped with receipts noting the balances on the cards, and all had the PIN numbers written on them.
A search warrant found the three men had card skimmers, computers and encoders in their possession.
Computers were seized during search warrants, as well as numerous false credit cards.
According to police reports, police had been trying to tail Tark Tadros for more than a year. He was caught on videotape using stolen credit cards at Nordstrom Rack stores in Illinois, but fled from security guards.
Another suspect was named in police reports, but police said no further information was available.
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Posted by privateofficernews on February 20, 2009
Man arrested for assaulting school security with broken bottles www.privateofficer.com
SHREVEPORT, LA. Feb 20 2009 (KSLA) – Shreveport Police have arrested an 18-year-old for allegedly assualting a security coordinator at a Shreveport High School Wednesday.
KSLA News 12 has learned that 18-year-old Brandon Davis has been arrest for aggravated assualt and battery.
The incident happened at Shreveport’s Booker T. Washington High School Wednesday afternoon. According to the principal of the high school, Davis came to the school, trying to get on campus, but the security guard would not give hime a visitor’s pass, so Davis left and came back with two broken beer bottle.
Davis then allegedly, attacked the security coordinator because they refused to allow him on campus and that’s when the security coordinator tased Davis.
Both Davis and the security coordinator were treated on the scene by Shreveport Fire Dept. Davis was then arrested. We have learned that Davis was not a student at the high school.
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