PA. police officer arrested for hit and run death www.privateofficer.com
Posted by privateofficernews on July 4, 2009
PITTSBURGH PA July 4 2009 — Crafton police officer Donnie Breeden, 38, turned himself in at police headquarters on Friday, accompanied by his attorney. An arrest warrant was issued for Breeden charging him with one count each of involuntary manslaughter and accidents involving death or personal injury in the fatal hit-and-run of David Hall, 24, on July 20, 2007.
Police said Hall was struck by a sport utility vehicle while he was walking on West Carson Street near the Duquesne Incline.
Hall reportedly had entered the street to talk to a bus driver and was struck as he was returning to the sidewalk, according to police.
It was reported at the time that the possible driver of the unidentified SUV, briefly returned to the scene and then left. He was described as a short, white male in this 30s. The subsequent investigation revealed that the individual described by witnesses was not the suspect, but was an acquaintance of the suspect inquiring about the condition of the victim.
Police said a break in the case came when homicide detectives received a tip that led them to the individual who was described at the scene of the accident.
Subsequent interviews revealed that Breeden was on his way to meet friends at a night club on the South Side area when he struck Hall, according to police.
Police said Breeden chose to leave the scene without attempting to render aid or notify authorities. Upon an initial inspection of the suspect’s vehicle, a 2003 dark grey Chevy Trailblazer, detectives observed evidence that the vehicle had been repaired.
Breeden, a Crafton police officer since 1994, was transported to the Allegheny County Jail and a search warrant was obtained for his vehicle.
Police said Hall was struck by a sport utility vehicle while he was walking on West Carson Street near the Duquesne Incline.
Hall reportedly had entered the street to talk to a bus driver and was struck as he was returning to the sidewalk, according to police.
It was reported at the time that the possible driver of the unidentified SUV, briefly returned to the scene and then left. He was described as a short, white male in this 30s. The subsequent investigation revealed that the individual described by witnesses was not the suspect, but was an acquaintance of the suspect inquiring about the condition of the victim.
Police said a break in the case came when homicide detectives received a tip that led them to the individual who was described at the scene of the accident.
Subsequent interviews revealed that Breeden was on his way to meet friends at a night club on the South Side area when he struck Hall, according to police.
Police said Breeden chose to leave the scene without attempting to render aid or notify authorities. Upon an initial inspection of the suspect’s vehicle, a 2003 dark grey Chevy Trailblazer, detectives observed evidence that the vehicle had been repaired.
Breeden, a Crafton police officer since 1994, was transported to the Allegheny County Jail and a search warrant was obtained for his vehicle.
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officer said
This is the type of officer that makes it bad for all of us officer’s that love our jobs and take pride in our work. This guy was one of the cops that would walk around thinking he was the shit when in fact he was a piece of shit.He wanted to work his shift, not anything about the kid he killed or the family that has no son anymore. A self centered piece of shit. I was the first officer on scene that night. Breeden hit hiom at over 60mph and didn’t even put on the brakes just kept on gong. I read that he was going into the southside to party. I’ll bet he went to a bar as nothing ever happened. I also read he was with others, I know cops hang with cops so other cops seen what had happen and did nothing. They need to be arrested for conspiracy. I hope they do. Crafton P.D. what can I say. I work zone 5 on night turn if someone has a problem with what I wrote.
overtheedge said
When did Zone 5 start investigating accidents on W. Carson St?
60 mph? Where did that info come from?
I’ve seen the affadavit and the speed isn’t in there.
If there are persons who help cover up this tradgedy then the courts, not you fools, will deal with those individuals.
I am not defending his actions. I feel that due process will run it’s course and when it is all said and done Mr. Breeden will be punished.
It seems that some of you people have personal vendettas for the entire family. What is wrong with people? Until you walk in the shoes of the victim or the actor you have no right to judge anyone.
To get the facts, get away from the computer and attend the hearings. Then when direct evidence is presented you will know what truly happened
Clear Conscience said
Overtheedge stated:
“When did Zone 5 start investigating accidents on W. Carson St?”.
Felling a little edgy? Or just another hack?
Use your brain.
Here’s some tough questions for you.
How often are city officers reassigned to other Zones and other duties? Not at all? Often? Routinely? Never?
Are you calling the first person to respond to the scene and this topic a liar?
Geeze Louise, I pray you’re not an officer.
You may have seen the affidavit but it sounds like you didn’t see the autopsy.
overtheedge said
YES I AM…………..No I didn’t ya dummy
Clear Conscience said
Which questions are you answering Dumber?
It seems you’re the “dummy”.
Do officers get routinely assigned to other Zones in the city or not?
When you say “YES I AM” does that you mean you’re calling the officer a liar?
I’ll take that as a “yes” or were you saying you’re an officer?
I know a 6 year old that can give a more precise and truthful answer to the questions.
officer said
To the Zone 5 officer,
If there were other officers involved, it was not from the Crafton PD. No one on the Crafton PD likes him. He is a self centered piece of shit and will hopefully be gone soon. His mother is the head of the Democratic party in Crafton and is a piece of shit also.
Please don’t assume the other Crafton officers are like him, we all have to work together and it is because of officer’s like Breeden, that are job is so damn hard.
All we can do is pray for the victim’s family, hope justice is done and do our job the best we can.
overtheedge said
You know quite a bit working way out there in Sliberty. You’re a local.
Clear Conscience said
Damn you’re dumb. You couldn’t possibly be a detective because you need a sack full of clues.
That’s one “Officer” from “God knows where” responding to the Zone 5 “Officer”.
What part of the “To the Zone 5 officer” preface don’t you get?
Pay attention to details or don’t you have enough spare change?
Scott said
Donnie has been a piece of shit since high school…He was always a self-centered bully. This just shows that what goes around…comes around
Clear Conscience said
Officer…
You’re spot on with him being a POS. As for the Crafton PD, you need to look elsewhere. That elsewhere is DANET. If there is a perfect department out there, God Bless because that is rare.
Every dept has it’s a$$holes and Breeden was #1. Mostly all of Crafton’s PD are good officers.
There’s much more here than meets the eye.
Look for Mommy Dearest to fix things. She’s a big time Democratic hack. Very tight with the Party. Crafton did try to discipline him late 2006 and he skated in January 2007. Mommy fixed that. What a shame because he should have absolutely been canned and maybe David Hall would still be walking this Earth.
Hell, if it wasn’t for Mommy Dearest, he never would have been hired in the first place. A female candidate scored higher and was at the top of the CC list, but she was passed over for “the native son”. Her name is Tracey Fails and I’m surprised she didn’t file a discrimination suit. Of course why spend thousands of dollars for a lawyer and spend years in court? She was definitely very smart not to do so. Mommy would have fixed that too.
http://legacy.usw.org/usw/program/content/3916.php
http://beta2cms.usw.org/usw/program/content/1288.php
Did you put two and two together?
I’m sure Breeden’s Civil Rights will be well protected as Mommy calls in all her chits and there are many.
Let’s hope Zappala isn’t one of THEM.
I’m sorry you were a witness to that scene.
Stay safe Officer, God Bless and thank you for your service.
Truth said
Clear Conscience, your assessment is maligned with bias and false content. Your 2006 characterization and report on officer Breeden is misleading and a personal attack. It is a real disappoinment and tragedy that this all occured…but please stop adding your subjective fiction…you have made this personal and that’s what is obvious here.
Clear Conscience said
Boo hoo.
I’m sorry. (NOT!)
How’s the weather in sunny Florida?
Are you calling me a liar then?
What part of my statement is false if you know so damn much?
Ask yourself, what kind of cop clown gets booked for an F3 and then asks to go back to finish his shift?
You need a serious reality check.
You don’t believe the part about Tracey Fails being passed over?…screw you, it’s public record.
Call me liar all you want, that won’t change the truth “Truth”.
Enjoy your vacation.
Truth said
Never called you a liar my friend…was only commenting about your 2006 mis-characterization. That incident was a borough personnel debacle. No need to make this so personal. Just conversational observation.
Witness said
Hello there guys,
I was a witness to the accident that night and was one of the 3 people who identified the officer. I was wondering who the mother is and how we can blow the whistle on her?
PoPo said
I am also a Pittsburgh Officer and must wholeheartedly agree with those who stated not to paint the Crafton P.D. Officers with the same brush as Breeden. The rest of the Crafton Officers, at least the majority of them, are very good officers and better men. Remember Paul Abel? He was a city officer who is just as big of a piece of shit. It by God’s graces that he isn’t facing a murder charge and the assholes in our FOP are actually trying to get him back on the job. I will also be watching to see what stings his mom pulls to get him off. I’m sure the fix is already in the works.
Stay safe people.
Mata Hari said
Breeden’s mother, Linda, works for the USW as a Civil Rights Coordinator/PA Political Action Fund Coordinator/District 10 .
This actually makes me ill because my step father was a steel worker for 30 years and he was a good man.
That union has become no better than/is organized crime. They suck/exhort all their members money to fund their own political agendas. The due paying workers get screwed. Join and pay up or else…..
http://legacy.usw.org/usw/program/adminlinks/docs/07-11-08_Civil_Rights_Coordinators_List.pdf
A neighbor said
People should not judge, i have known this individual for some time and he has always been kind and offering of help at any moment. Good people make mistakes…and I am sure you have too. Nobody is perfect, not even you. You have no clue what he put himslef through on a daily basis and you cannot say that he has lived his life guilt free. I hope that when you make every mistake in life it is plastered all over the news so people can ridicule you as well.
Mata Hari said
Nice try, “Neighbor”, Linda. You have aided and abetted this heinous secret and cover up of your son’s for two years. None of your Commissar style political strings will get him out of this disgraceful and despicable act of COWARDICE. Felony hit and run involving death is not a “mistake”, it is a CRIME.
He took an oath to Serve and Protect.
Our Fallen Heroes Officers Mayhle, Sciullo and Kelly are spinning in their freshly dug graves.
Breeden is a STAIN.
May the Hall family get Justice.
Neighbor said
Mata Hari…whoever you are, my name is not Linda…
Clear Conscience said
For “A Neighbor”
As Jan on the Brady bunch would say “Marsha, Marsha, Marsha!”
Whisky Tango Foxtrot! “Good people make mistakes…and I am sure you have too. Nobody is perfect, not even you.”
Surely you are a tool or a fool. Maybe both.
GOOD PEOPLE don’t leave the scene of an accident, return, make sure nobody saw the perp and check to see if the victim is dead AND FLEE AGAIN!
Jeezus H. Chrysler!
Aside….did anybody see the KDKA spin yesterday?
As Capt. Louis Renault once said in Casablanca “Round up the usual suspects.”
http://kdka.com/kdkainvestigators/Crafton.cop.charged.2.1074442.html
Marty Griffin was handed a load of bovine fecal matter. He was had.
And the brother Richard being interviewed? He JUST had a bench warrant lifted two weeks ago for a DUI in Moon Twp. I suppose “Neighbor” thinks he’s a “good person” too. He has a rap sheet a half mile long. He skated on more than a few. Gee? I wonder who helped fix those?
“Firing him?” Griffin should know better to fall for such stupidity. Somebody (see above links in previous post)is trying to gin up a mob for Breeden’s sympathy. Only an idiot would fall for that pap.
See Senate Bill 877 that Rendell signed into law.
http://www.state.pa.us/papower/cwp/view.asp?A=11&Q=436068
There’s your clue.
Yes PoPo, Abel is a POS.
Stay safe out there PoPo.
Remember, the perps have more rights than victims.
acquaintence said
Being in the LE, most of you should realize INNOCENT until proven guilty.
Seems people are ready to jump to conclusions because of their personal feelings and are happy to help smear a name out for a personal vendetta.
I have compassion for the young man’s loss of life, his family’s grief. There are no words to even convey it.
However, we are hearing of a source…of an eyewitness. Why all of the sudden did the ‘witness’ come forward? Why did he/she wait so long if this was true? A personal vendetta also? Or he/she couldn’t live with it any more.
THINK ABOUT THAT TOO!
Mata Hari said
Yes, “Acquaintance”, maybe he/she could not live with that young man’s death and the lies surrounding it anymore. Maybe they keep seeing that young man’s body torn in pieces on that road in their sleep.
Others have no conscience at all and go about their lives filled with arrogance until they finally get caught at something.
Kind of like a “Pedophile in a Penitentiary”.
THINK ABOUT THAT TOO.
acquaintence said
I do think about it all….there is always more than meets the eye….
I don’t believe the one who ‘witness’ has come forward out of guilt at all…
I just know that Innocent until Proven Guilty.
No one should judge him as a Killer until all evidence is shown.
Anonymous 2 said
What happened to David Hall is tragic. I cannot even begin to imagine the grief his family has had to deal with and is now reliving all over again. Nor can I imagine how it must have been to be at the scene.
That said, I have known Donnie for a long, long time and I agree with “Acquaintance” in the sense that there is always more to a situation than what is reported in the media. And while I respect freedom of speech and everyone’s right to his/her opinion, I think the judging should go on in a courtroom, not on the Internet or in the media.
Mata Hari said
Yes, “Anonymous 2″, the Judgement Day will be coming.
Hitting this young man was tragic but when the perpetrator fled it became criminal.Then when the perpetrator came back – offered NO AID – and FLED AGAIN it became more monstrous than words can describe. There is no excuse or justification in the world for that and if the perpetrator is in law enforcement that is an abomination.
May the family of David Hall get Justice.
Truth said
If it was an accident…all fear aside…the driver should have turned around and rendered assistance…asap. We have an act that can be described as criminal. It is a personal, professional and community tragedy. Just a plain shame.
Clear Conscience said
OK, let’s all hold hands and sing Kumbaya.
Can we all agree that WHOEVER this MONSTER is that this MONSTER deserves nothing less than the full penalty of the LAW?
As the immortal Rodney King said:
“Can’t we all just get along?”
Nice try “Acquaintence” and “Anonymous”. IF the so-called “officer” is your friend, man-up and say so.
Asst. Chief Bryant hit the nail on the head and that’s what scares the crap out of douchebags, hammer sacks and tool boxes.
Acquaintence said
Clear Conscience you assume too much with implying that I cannot ‘man up’ and say I am a friend of Breeden. I have met him once…and have no opinion as to his character. An AQUAINTENCE, like I named myself. Anonymous has admitted to knowing him personally.
I am sickened that anyone would hit someone and continue without stopping to render aid. The media brings the beginning of a story, gets every one worked up, and if the person accused is innocent, they never try to help repair the damage caused by it.
Nothing is ever as black and white as portrayed. And because I stand up to remind people of this, and I have a different way of thinking than you (I do agree whoever did it is a monster) and not just jumping to ruin a man without all the evidence….you want accuse me of being here, under false pretense.
Former res said
Why pay criminal breeden? He should have to repay his salery of the last 2 years. What a slap in the face to the Hall family, the decient cops of crafton, and all the good law abiding residents of Crafton. Precisely why I’m a FORMER RESIDENT!
Mata Hari said
I agree. I wonder how many residents of Crafton have lost their honest jobs in this recession. This stinks and he gets to make that town bleed even more.
Hey, if you need some quick cash check out Crafton’s VFD hall on Wednesday nights and play cards !Oh, sorry, you have to be on the “list” to get in because it’s really rented out by a “private group”. Heard they have a “Doorman” now, too.
Former res said
The “private” poker party sounds like the closed door/”private” meeting crafton council held to vote 7-0 to continue to pay Breeden. Maybe Linda was the doorman! Why not escrow his pay? Bet they pay’em all the way till his court date and then the POS breeden plea bargains. Think the residents of what seems to be a “gd ole boy borough” should say something. But you never know they may not.
Concerned Citizen said
Looks like the borough doesn’t really want to continue to pay Breeden.
Check out this site:
http://www.yourcarlynton.com/news/article/charged-cop-faces-job-status-hearing
At least this article tells when the prelim is, that Crafton is sitting and letting the Paid Suspension go on forever.
Former res said
Seems as though now is the time for council to FIRE breeden. He’s had his prelim and there’s really nothing else to be said till his trial date. Council can now review why the charges have been brought against him and terminate. Unless mr. crowne and bloom still think they should continue to pay this “quiet person”. We’ll see if the decision to suspend with pay was a legal decision or Crowne and Bloom’s love for the “crapton homeboy”. Breedens actions make me sick. How can someone hit and leave for dead ! What a total mistake they made by hiring this monster.
Mata Hari said
15 years ago ther was one lone NO vote for hiring Breeden. Linda had the Council majority stacked – just like she had the Civil Service Commission stacked in 2006 when her Donnie was absolved of his charges.
Concerned Citizen said
Does she still have the council stacked? I do not know what the charges were in 2006—however, this is a very publicized, very serious crime that is being charged against him. I am naive, but how can council not think about how Crafton Citizens will react? Having to pay for a cop not working; paying OT to the others who are picking up his time, Crafton cannot be happy. If residence aren’t happy, they won’t vote to re-elect their officials, but bring new ones in. Right?
Also, Mata Hari, not attacking your knowledge at all…but wouldn’t cops need access to a gym 24/7? The shifts they work, just as doctors, nurses, store clerks, etc who work odd hours? And personally, right now, if I was Breeden, I would be more comfortable being at the gym when no one else was around. Not that I am saying he is guilty, as I don’t know. But his face is plastered everywhere. It is embarrassing.
Unfortunately, the case isn’t about his past, it is about whether he is the prep who was driving the first car to hit Mr. Hall. Because the fact is that car is at fault for kill David, and of course, that driver is at fault for not staying around.
Let us not forget that if all that is being said regarding this case (not his character or his past) there are other individuals who have helped him cover it help. And for them all to live two years without coming forward. WOW.
I really would like to know why someone did finally come forward though. Doing the right thing for the wrong reason isn’t going to make their participation in all of this any less wrong. From what I understood in some of the news, a tip came forward regarding the witness, so he/she blabbed to save their own skin.
That is what is REALLY REALLY sickening in all of this. It is about their own skins…all of them!
When the football player killed someone with a DUI, at least he stayed put, and he was ashamed and sorry for his actions. He feels the guilt and probably has nightmares over his stupidity.
Whereas, the nightmares of these individuals, including Breeden, if they are guilty, well, the nightmares are probably of being caught, not of the life they stole from Hall or from Hall’s family.
concerned said
He may not be paid for long:
An article in The Chartier Valley News:
A hearing will be held in the near future to determine the employment fate of Donnie L. Breeden, the Crafton police officer charged in the fatal hit-and-run of a Moon Township man in 2007.
The closed hearing will take place at the Crafton Borough Building, according to a borough official.
The hearing is commonly referred to as a Loudermill hearing and is based on a 1985 U.S. Supreme Court Case.
At the hearing, the borough could be represented by Mayor Susan O’ Connell, members of borough council, police Chief Bud Rost and borough Manager Doug Sample. Breeden, 38, likely will be represented by his attorney, Bill Difenderfer.
Members of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, which investigated and brought charges against Breeden in the July 20, 2007 hit-and-run that killed David J. Hall, 24, also could attend the hearing to present evidence.
The hearing could determine whether Breeden, a 15-year veteran of the force, remains suspended with pay. He has been suspended with pay since July 3, when he turned himself in to Pittsburgh police.
At its public meeting last week, Crafton Borough Council decided to retain that status under advice from borough solicitor Tom Ayoob.
Some people who know him said Breeden is a quiet person. They can’t imagine that Breeden, who was a member of the Allegheny County District Attorney Office’s Drug Task Force from 2002 to 2006, would do such a thing.
In 2007, the Pennsylvania Civil Service Commission placed a letter of reprimand in Breeden’s personnel file after charges — not criminal charges – that he took more than his allotted time for lunch and dinner breaks.
Borough council voted 7-1 not to appeal the letter of reprimand, which was issued following a hearing into the claims.
Councilman Dan Cindric cast the lone dissenting vote.
Breeden is charged in the hit-and run that killed Hall, of Moon Township.
Hall had stopped on West Carson Street to speak with a Port Authority bus driver at about midnight on West Carson Street near the Duquesne Incline and was struck as he attempted to return to the curb.
He was asking the bus driver about bus rides to Moon.
However, as he stepped back from the bus driver’s window into the street, a dark-colored sport utility vehicle struck him.
Hall was then struck two more times by inbound traffic and died at the scene.
The other drivers did stop at the scene, police said.
Police at the time thought Breeden’s vehicle returned to the scene, but after investigation, they now know it did not, according to police reports.
Several other people have known for a long period of time of Breeden’s involvement, according to Pittsburgh Bureau of Police.
Other arrests could be forthcoming.
Breeden is charged with one count of involuntary manslaughter and an accident involving death or personal injury. He could not be reached for comment; his attorney, Difenderfer, did not return phone calls.
Breeden’s preliminary hearing is scheduled for tomorrow (July 17) at 8:30 a.m. at Pittsburgh Municipal Court.
Police conducted an investigation into the hit-and-run, but only recently learned of the Crafton officer’s involvement following an anonymous tip, police said
Truth said
Thank you Concerned…your note was very informative. If the officer has pleaded guilty…I don’t see why tax payers should continue to finance his wages. Perhaps this will be explored more after tomorrows preliminary hearing at Pittsburgh Municipal Court. There are probably policies that the borough solicitor, mayor, and council are following before ending his wages.
concerned said
Breeden waived his preliminary hearing this morning.
Clear Conscience said
My most humble apologies Acquaintence. You obviously don’t live in Crafton, but I will beg to differ on your philosophical point of “Nothing is ever as black and white as portrayed.”
You see, one of the worst problems our country faces today is Moral Relativists like yourself. Moral Relativism negates the ideas of good versus evil, right versus wrong, moral versus immoral.
You’ve just slid down a slippery slope.
Example…Hitler’s dad beat him. His mother died of cancer and the attending doctor was Jewish. He never made it into art school in Vienna because the Jewish professors found his artwork lacking in substance. He thinks he may be part Jewish himself…so begins his self loathing and hatred of the Jews.
Cause and effect…that’s the shade of gray that Moral Relativists like to spin. What does it do? It negates the fact that Hitler WAS GUILTY OF CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY.
Excuses, excuses, excuses.
I’m sure that Donnie will plead “not guilty” during his pre-lim on the 17th. I’m quite sure we’ll hear in the trial that “daddy abandoned him when he was young” or he didn’t make the varsity squad for football in high school, or he drank too much because of the pressure of being the so-called “officer”.
You’ll never hear from the defense that he has no conscience.
No, we’ll hear excuse after excuse, prattle after prattle, muddied obfuscation and the blaming of others.
No, he’s the perfect “Mama’s boy” just like his brother Richard, who by the way is having his formal arraignment the day before on the 16th for a DUI in Moon.
Yes Aquiantence, it’s nobody’s fault except society, and we’ve all heard that bullsh!t before.
acquaintence said
I do not live in Crafton. I also do not believe in excuses. The fact is a man was hit and killed. The fact is the first vehicle to hit him is the cause and effect of this tragic, horrible deed.
When I say black and white….everyone seems to be bad mouthing Breeden (and you are entitled to your opinion). The problem I see and of course, I haven’t heard or seen any evidence other than what is stated on tv, is because there are personal feelings against Breeden and his family, he is guilty before the due process.
You do seem to have knowledge of behind the scenes, however, just because he is a SOB, is he the one who drove the 1st vehicle to struck Hall?
I don’t care that he has a drunk brother. I don’t care that his mommie is a democrat. I care that the person who did such Monsterous deed is brought to justice.
I undertand and see that you believe that he will get ‘mommie dearest’ to pull strings and that justice will not be serve. Naive as I may be, but I don’t see how if it was his SUV, him who drove away…how can any strings be pulled to stop him from being found guilty?
And although this part does not pertain to your response to mine, I just want to say, there is not one cop out there that has not looked out for their buddies, and got them out of a speeding ticket or something. Pointing fingers at him for doing this, when even the highest officers in Pittsburgh has saved friends from DUI’s. I know this for a fact.
Clear Conscience said
Just start connecting the dots Acquaintance.
Start with his hiring.
A female who scores higher (Tracey Fails) and is passed over and no outcry?
C’mon, where was NOW, The ACLU, etc…etc…or any other socialist/liberal civil rights organization or union?
She was never offered the job.
Think about it.
I’d have to say her Civil Rights were shafted.
Gender discrimination. Pretty simple.
Anonymous said
Let’s cut to the chase here-I knew the guy casually & he was nothing more than a egotistical jerk who thought because he carried a badge he was above the law. He sat in bars & drank & drove on a regular basis, but yet he had no problem passing out DUI’s while on duty. There is no “side to his story” and whomever refers to this as a “mistake” should speak those words to the family of David Hall. When he ran him over it was a “mistake”. When he returned to the scene to question people about what they saw in order to cover it up-they refer to that as a “crime”. Hopefully, Difenderfer has used up all his favors and Breeden rots in prison like the criminal that he is. To all the tax-paying citizens of Crafton-thank his Mommy for the fact that your tax dollars are still paying this “officer”.
Clear Conscience said
He must of had Difenderfer on speed dial for Difenderfer to show up lickety split on a major holiday weekend.
Funny how that worked out.
Here’s a lawyer who defended a majority of the accused in Breeden’s DANET cases and now he’s defending him. I don’t know if that’s ironic or complicit? I’d be looking for another defense attorney. That’s just way too weird and a little too close & casual. It looks bad. It’s Like “Wow, you did a great job defending all the sleazeballs I brought before the court, now that I’m stuck in that position, I want you.” I’m sure that distinction won’t be lost on the prosecutor.
But hey! It’s America and you can choose your own lawyer if you can’t afford one.
Anonymous said
I was thinking the exact same thing!
Truth said
Tragedies like this one should be a wake up call for all of us. A sobering wake up call. We should all be thankful that none of us have ever had to face such an experience. The parents who lost their son. The man that ran him over and was apparently too scared to turn himself in. The friends of the driver who ran the young man over accidentally and lived with this lingering guilt. Ya know, after viewing the old news real, the parents of the victim appeared to be very understanding and forgiving. They pleaded that the driver turn himself in right away instead of living with such guilt. They were wise and a good example. Too bad the driver didn’t respond according to their request. Too bad this horrible nightmare happened. Too bad people are still throwing stones. I hope the parents can somehow put this to rest. As for the Breeden family, why must anyone jump to conclusions and attack their characters. What’s the point? Does it make the Writer(s) feel better by attacking other people and their shortcomings? The courts will work this out and so will God.
Anonymous said
Maybe the people who are attacking his character are doing so for a reason. Like myself, I was a victim of Breeden’s “I’m a cop so I’ll do what I want and get away with it” tactics.
Truth said
You were a victim too Anonymous? Your plea gets lost in the seriousness nature of what’s before us now. Police officers have yelled at me for things that didn’t deserve such reactions; that doesn’t turn me into a victim. Police for the most part do their jobs very well and face many pressures. I try to give them as much benefit of the doubt as possible. They are a special breed-absolutely!
Anonymous said
I don’t consider myself a “victim”. I consider David Hall a victim. And for the record he didn’t “yell” at me, it was much more involved than that. For this reason (& more) I don’t like him. Does this mean I don’t like all police officers – no, it doe not. My point has been he is not a good police officer. And I’m certainly horrified that a man had to die for these facts to come to light!
Clear Conscience said
Too Bad? Too Bad? Too Bad? Hope?
Is that it?
I really don’t give a rat’s ass about “The man that ran him over and was apparently too scared to turn himself in. The friends of the driver who ran the young man over accidentally and lived with this lingering guilt.”
THAT IS SO LAME WISHY-WASHY WIMPISH UNMANLEY SENTIMENTALLY DECONSTRUCTIVE PAP STUPID, IT’S FRIGHTENING.
Everybody gets off….it’s all a big mistake…we’re all victims here. Uh-huh.
You should be a “Sensetivity Trainer” Truth.
Go play with your beach ball and enjoy the waves.
The man that ran him over and was apparently too scared to turn himself in. The friends of the driver who ran the young man over accidentally and lived with this lingering guilt……MONSTERS THAT DIDN’T GIVE A DAMN ABOUT THE REAL VICTIM’S FAMILY.
GOD BLESS THE VICTIM’S FAMILY.
GOD ROT THE MONSTERS.
Man, you’re in for a big surprise Truth.
Truth said
I stand for justice. Justice will prevail. Those who screwed up and accidentally killed this young person will be imprisoned accordingly. Deservedly? You bet.
The right thing to have done was to immediately turn around and render help. The poor victim apparently was hit a multitude of times by other vehicles and died. I pray that he went fast without suffering. My prayers go out to the families and friends of all involved.
Clear Conscience said
If you stand for justice YOU NEVER EQUIVOCATE.
We all know what the right thing was, lingering guilt and being scared aside. Lingering guilt and being scared is a piss poor excuse.
My prayers go out to the victim’s family, the officers who responded to the scene, the witnesses, and the second and third drivers who did not kill David Hall, he was dead on impact.
As for the perps, I pray for justice.
Truth said
“Lingering guilt and being scared is a piss poor excuse.” Yes…and the longer time kept ticking away…the worse it went. But thankfully the truth is unfolding…finally!
Mata Hari said
To Former Res:
The “majority” of Crafton’s Council are Linda Breeden’s lickspittle minions and people “owe” her politically. There is one on their Council, Jim Bloom – who is a former Crafton cop, who is running for Mayor in November so he can control their PD because he is pissed he was not made Chief. I heard it said that when he retired he vowed to come back and make Donnie Breeden “Chief” one day.
Yep, the Crafton tax payers are screwed no matter what because Breeden and his mother will drag this out to the bitter end. There is talk and people are upset that he might get some sort of plea bargain and be able to keep his badge and job. Crafton would be f**cked. Breeden is the rancid apple in the barrel.
Former res said
How could POS Breeden keep his job? Even with a plea bargain it seems he has lost every bit of creditability that he supposably had. Can mommy dearest really pull this one off? I wish council would put aside thier likeness of breeden and treat this for what it really is, a very serious crime! Can the public really TRUST breeden if he remains a policeman.
That makes me sick to even think about. My guess is breeden is at home drinking a draft beer, watching Dr.Phil and waiting for mommy to hand deliver his paycheck.
Clear Conscience said
Former Res,
What makes you think he’s at School Street?
Go down and make book at the CVFD that he’s at North Linwood, there’s the smart money is (oops, I’m sorry…only “table games” at CVFD, you’ll have to bet somewhere else.)
Former res said
Clear conscience,
What’s with the CVFD? Did they deal you a bad beat? I really could care-less about the games they play. Just as long as none of them hit and run some pedestrian, remain a member of the poker club and stay in the good graces of borough council.
Clear Conscience said
Good graces?
Good grief!
They’ll BE “Council” come January.
The coup will be complete and Crafton will be taxed into non-existence.
This little “paid suspension” deal will effect the budget.
Overtime covering the lost manpower with the “officer” being suspended..etc…etc…CPD was already down one officer so now TWO shifts have to be covered and will continue to be that way.
BUT
If this continues much longer, NOT raising taxes next year is simply out of the question.
You’re lucky you got out.
Damn lucky.
Some of my neighbors have had “For Sale” signs up for three years now.
Truth said
I just don’t see anyway possible that this officer will ever remain an officer ever again… anywhere. To even imagine this possibility is far-fetched. More than likely, there will be other people who will stand to lose a lot–professionally and personally after all is said and done. No. It appears at least one person will be doing time behind bars. He could have prevented that by at least admitting to the incident the following day…and even if he had waited a full day…I do not think that he would have ever been permitted to remain a police officer ever again. He would have needed to return back to where the accident occurred immediately and attempted to render help to the best of his ability.
Dave'sAunt said
If this is suppose to be a private sight it’s not….i found it searching Breeden’s name. I am David’s Aunt Sue (Jacquie’s sister). It’s been really hard reading the comments here and the details surrounding the night Dave was hit. If Breeden truly is the person who hit David and chose to run and not do his duty as an officer, then shame on him. I’m sure he must have watched the news and saw and heard Rob and Jacquie asking him to turn himself in for his own sake, but instead chose to run and hide it. We have all prayed from the beginning that the person would somehow come forward so that Jac and Rob would have an answer as to who and why. To find out that up to 10 others may have been involved makes me wonder what kind of hold he had on these people, or was there other substances in his system….just my own thoughts. Thank you to the officer’s who were there. From what I’ve read I believe David died on impact and went home to be with the Lord immediatley. David loved Jesus…yes he was developmentally impaired and was more like a teenager, but was quite capable of being independent. The family is praying that justice is done for our David. We all loved him and miss him dearly.
Truth said
Yes Sue…I remember watching Rob and Jacquie encourage the Driver to turn himself in for his own sake. They even appeared to recognize that this was an honest accident. They mentioned that they knew that David was with the Lord…and as a Christian, many of us are comforted by this admission. Aside from these points, it is sounding like more people knew about this incident for sometime now and this is almost unfathomable that this secret has lasted this long. But nothing is a secret from God…and in His time, justice will prevail…not always according to mans timeline or methods. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Peace to you, Rob and Jacquie.
Dave'sAunt said
Thank You Truth. We have been praying for the darkness to come too light for quite some time, and that the person who hit and ran would somehow find Jesus in this. The truth will come out in the trial. I also know that it is in God’s hands and His timing for justice to be served. It is so comforting to know that David was not forgotten and that as Dave would say “The apple in Jesus’ eye”.
Mata Hari said
Thou art weighed in the balances, and art found wanting.
Daniel v. 27.
Mata Hari said
Dear Sue, please know that ” Truth” is a fake. He has hidden behind the Bible to justify his own selfish actions in life and those of his friends. His mouth is full of false claims of devotion.
An ” honest accident” became a horrendous crime when the perpertrator fled, then came back to see if anyone saw&recognized him, and when he thought he was in the clear he fled again. All the while your nephew lay dead in the road and I am very sorry for that.
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A former Crafton Council member, Bill Ogden, abruptly resigned in the recent past.
Truth said
Mata Hari…please. None of this is about me or you. Out of respect for Susan, Rob, and Jacqie, I will humbly sign off from these exchanges. The endless badgering from Mata Hari is very disrespectful. Mata Hari…even out of respect to you…I will not relinquish your true name…but I look forward to our time together again. Susan, I am a true believer in Christ Jesus and love the Word of God. My faith lies in Him and all He has accomplished on the crosss at Calvary. He died for us all, but not all have accepted Him as Saviour. By His grace we are saved. Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Mata Hari…I love you no matter. Again Susan…sorry if any of these exchanges have offended you in anyway. Stay blessed.
Mata Hari said
“Truth” so you know me?
My name is Legion for I am many.
Those who fight the battles against evil and corruption in their own communities.
You have made this is about you and that is why you split Crafton and ran to Florida as soon as the news broke about Donnie Breeden’s arrest.Why didn’t your landlord for the bulding your gym business in Crafton is in know and have to ask around town as to where you might have run off to so they could try and get their rent check?
Why do certain people have electronic passes to get into your gym 24/7 – as in the middle of the night?
Is that not a liability for you if the place is unattended? Breeden and his associates have them. Don’t try and lie about this because people has been watching these goings on.
(By the way to all who read this – steroids are illegal in PA.)
You are scared for yourself and you have also been given instructions to troll this website.
You say Mata Hari “endlessly badgers” when it is you who hit this place like a storm. I had stopped posting until you reared your familiar ugly head.I have exposed what you are.That’s all.
So what will you do when you come back to town? Are you going to start stalking the Hall family at their Church to ingratiate yourself in their lives and wheedle sympathy for Donnie so when he is sentenced the Hall family will ask for mercy& leniency so Breeden gets the lightest penalties possible – including getting to keep his badge and job?
Do you think the Halls are suckers to be played????
The Devil has a smooth tongue.
I see right through the stategy of what the Breedens and their allies ( including you ) are doing and it it sickens me.
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Former Crafton Councilman, Bill Ogden, testified in 2006 before the Crafton Civil Service Commission on behalf and in support of Donnie Breeden when he was facing disciplinary action.
Clear Conscience said
Amen to that sister.
Amen to that.
Sue….
Sue this isn’t the first time idiots like “Anonymous” from Arizona in the Topix thread and “Truth” here in this one have operated on the internet in this fashion.
Last time around they slandered and spread mendacity through a website called http://www.craftonspeaksup.com even to go as far as to claim another one of Crafton PD’s officers that was severely beaten and left for dead about two months before David’s death did it to himself. Sick, sick, sick.
There is two big differences though this time around.
One is that the last time around they spent all their energy into character assassination. This time, instead of character assassination, they are trying to redeem one of their own, one character in particular, the perp.
The second is that they can’t scrub the comments here or in Topix and they can’t shut these sites down like they did in Craftonspeaksup. They have no control over that and this is good.
I can tell you are a person of strong faith but don’t let your faith be a weak spot to be exploited. You know as a Christian that even the devil can quote scripture. “Truth” here is trying to do exactly that, make you feel sorry for the perp using your faith for a wicked and evil purpose.
“Humbly sign off” my ass. Outed is more like it.
Stay strong Sue.
Former res said
Hey Truth stay in Florida!
Former res said
Truth, I’ve got to say i’m sick of you down-playing this criminal act as just a mistake. Why not come out and say your breedens friend and would like nothing more than he remain your “cop friend”. What have the breedens done for you to play these cards? Or what do you have to lose in this? This wasn’t a mistake but a horrific act to humanity! You make me sick.
JUSTICE FOR DAVID HALL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
matahari666666 said
It turns out that Officer Breeden is actually a member at Wrights Gym in Crafton Shopping Center. It is owned by a Pittsburgh City cop. About 8 weeks ago they had serious flood damage and Bill’s Gym facilitated all Wrights Gym members and their Personal Trainers for about 2 weeks. The people from Wrights Gym were only permitted to use Bill’s gym during daytime hours. No 24/7 access. All members of Bill’s Gym 18 and older receive a 24/7 access card. This gym has a very good reputation and encourages a drug free lifestyle. It is irresponsible to make flagrant remarks about a person or their business when you obviously haven’t a clue what the hell you are talking about. If Breeden entered Bill’s Gym, it would have been back in June when Wrights Gym (Owned by a Pittsburgh City Cop) closed due to flood damage. Wrights is currently back in business. You can take that to the bank.
dd1174 said
AMEN!!!!
These people claim they want ‘justice for David’ yet their prejudice views on the Breedens and their outrageous claims of what Donnie does or doesn’t do, is bull. Just like trying to claim the SUV is in pieces and than back tracking to say it was impounded.
TRUTH: we only heard what the media wanted us to hear. Which made everyone ticked off at a cop who ran, if he did run or if it was even him. So, now there is a mob looking for his head. With a mob already gathering, you have a few people fueling this mob with lies and half truths to make the anger grow obsence.
And to claim it is justice for David, it is a lie, sure if justice comes out for David, all the better, but really it is just a tool, a tool used for the hatchet to come down on Donnie and the Breedens at what ever cost to anyone else.
They need to be ashamed of theirselves!
matahari123 said
…encourages a drug free lifestyle….
Steroids are still drugs, Bill.
Mata Hari said
This was meant only for “Truth”:
Mata Hari said
July 17, 2009 at 10:50 pm
Thou art weighed in the balances, and art found wanting.
Daniel v. 27.
Mata Hari said
“Truth”, that’s from the Bible – The Book of Daniel Chapter 5.
The work is done here. Glory Be To God.
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“Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord; He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored. He hath loosed the fateful lightning of His terrible swift sword; His truth is marching on!
Glory! Hallelujah! His truth is marching on.”
Anonymous said
I just read the part about “steroids”. Could that be the explanation for that horrendous mug shot photo? I assumed it was the years of non-stop drinking that puffed his face out like that!
Clear Conscience said
Could be, might be, maybe…but it also could be from crying when he was told he couldn’t work his regular shift July 3rd and he’d have to put on an orange jumpsuit and spend the weekend at the Second Avenue Perp Palace, formerly known as the Grant Street Hotel.
Mama’s boys are known to bawl and cry “boo hoo” when Mama isn’t there to hold dere wittle gwubby blood stained hands.
Then again, that isn’t a very bad photo for him.
It’s actually a compliment.
He’s actually uglier in real life.
DD said
That was just mean. You definitely are someone who does not like Donnie Breeden or his family.
You are almost showing joy over this, except the fact that you are not happy a young man died.
Clear Conscience said
Joy?
What does “DD” stand for? Double Dumb?
It’s called sarcasm….and “boo hoo” to you too.
That was just mean also.
But do you know what’s really mean, DD?
Conspiracy and cover-up, you know, like hit-and-run, then try and hide it for two years and drive around in the same vehicle like nothing never ever happened.
That’s mean. Real mean. Mean at it’s meanest.
Here’s a quote from Ben Franklin for you DD.
“Two can keep a secret and the other one has to be dead.”
Think about that. Chew on it for awhile.
Listen closely. Do you hear that? It’s the piper and he wants paid.
DD said
Your true colors show immensely Clear Conscience. You may have a clear conscience, but maybe because you do not have one.
DD are for my initials for my name, dear. I am far from Double Dumb.
You were not being sarcastic when you said, “Then again, that isn’t a very bad photo for him. It’s actually a compliment. He’s actually uglier in real life.”
You just are being cruel, just as you are vicious every time you lash out at anyone else who has something to say that rubs you wrong.
You are finding too much joy in this case and having a reason to show your hatred of the Breedens.
If Breeden is guilty, he will have to pay for his actions.
To David Hall’s family, words cannot express the adequately the sorrow we feel for your loss, the pain and agony you have and gone through.
Lynne said
DD this blog has some very mean creatures in it. Certain comments are way beyond “sarcasm”. Thank goodness we have courts of law and not courts of opinions. And Truth, if you are who some of these nasty cynics say are, I wish you had never left Crafton Council. No matter what some of these creatures say, you were an honorable spokes person and many people appreciated your service. My boyfriend used to workout at your gym and you prepared him for the Marines. He is still in Iraq. Hall family, I am very sorry for your incredible loss. It is impossible for words to express our regrets.
Mata Hari said
“DD” (or Brittany) or whatever high schooler you are:
Ask the REAL POLICE OFFICERS who responded, Medics, Coroner and the crime scene investigators who had to chalk mark “the circles” on Carson Street about “joy” 2 years ago on 7/20/2007. Today is that sad and awful anniversary.
Grow up.
I did not write this below but I agree with it:
“…this day would come and most people who know his real character weren’t surprised at all, just saddened that certain attempts were made to discipline him and it failed miserably. For those who aided and abetted in successfully white-washing those attempts, you too will meet your maker some day and have some explaining to do…..”
DD said
The fact is that those REAL POLICE OFFICERS find no joy in this.
If Clear Conscience is a cop—he is ONE of the reasons people do not like cops. Arrogant. Breeden is another reason citizens do not trust in those who wear the badge.
I apologize to the Hall family for even saying one thing here today. I didn’t realize the date.
Clear Conscience said
Sure DD.
Just another innocent blogger who happened to wander here for no reason at all.
Nice try.
I happen to like cops and trust me, I’m not arrogant. I’m trying to help the good ones coming here.
I’m just a person who knows better and knows a hack when I see one.
I find no joy in this at all, in fact it makes me ill and you have absolutely no idea how badly I want justice for the Hall family.
Maurita Bryant got it right the very first time.
Tim Morse, the Pittsburgh officer in the first post in this thread got mostly all of it right with the lone exception of his characterization of the Crafton PD.
Mata Hari got most of it right. One exception, the councilman Ogden didn’t testify…he was there though and he tried. The quote she quoted was me.
Trying to shift blame to me isn’t going to fly. In fact it will backfire.
Keep posting though.
dd said
You do not want justice for the Hall family. You are using them as a way to get at the Breeden’s. It is your hatred that you want to feed!
Lynne said
This is a pretty messed up blog. One of Craftons Own is in a heap of trouble and a few locals wanna point fingers and say shit. Awile back this same cop whos in lots of trouble set me straight and I owe him thanks. I wont turn on him because he isnt popular. All the years he showed up for work should not be dismissed. I am very sorry for the family who lost their boy. That really sucks. Reminds me of some of my friends in Iraq who died from friendly fire. The ones who accidentally killed our side are really messed up in the head from their infractions and poor choices. They have to live with it and deal with it. That sentence is one that isnt written in the books but I know it has to be real.
Mata Hari said
“Ya… sorry your boy is dead because that really sucks…..
…but he showed up for work…..”
This is the worst justification I have heard to date.Maybe you should choose your friends more wisely.
By the way, please don’t drag our troops into this. The ones who made mistakes owned up to them and yes they do indeed suffer if they have a conscience.
dd said
I agree–this blog has mean creatures who go well beyond sarcasm. I applaud you for not turning your back on Breeden. I am not down playing the serious of this crime, and it is a crime IF he is guilty. I know that I stand in the corner of those I care about even when they do something that is stupid, something I would not approve of. Otherwise everyone of us would be standing alone because not one of us is without fault!
Former res said
Well DD and Lynn,
What do you need a darn video of this disguisting act. Can you really find comfort in breeden serving and protecting you or your family members? Look, breeden hit and tried to cover this up as much as you like him. I myself have no motives to stamp out the breedens but want justice for a young man that was hit by a so called officer and left for dead! Maybe you should take a moment and turn the tables and put youself in the Hall families position. Yea, breeden wasn’t DWI when he hit and ran Daid Hall because they can’t prove it. Just say what you really think about your “cop friend”, drinking buddie or what-ever this criminal is to you. Oh no they said donnie doesn’t take a good mug shot they’re so mean. Please your names should be breeden sympathizers #1 and #2. WAKE UP
dd1174 said
I do not want a video, however, just because I read or heard it on the news does not make what they say is real. I am not claiming his innocents, nor condeming him as guilty. I have not seen the evidence, heard the whole story, so I reserve my right to decide until such time I have the information.
Cops hide shit, help each other out, have raped, sexually assaulted, bullied, and yet they are on the force and you do not hear me saying I find comfort knowing they wear a badge.
Not one time did Lynne or I state there wasn’t a DUI involved.
The act of hitting someone and leaving, is sickening. If it was my son/daughter who was left there to die as if he/she didn’t matter, yes, I would want more than justice. Human Nature.
However, JUST THE FACT’S
Former res said
Well Lynne what do you say to the Hall family let officer breeden skate because he’ll have to live with it.Please, your saviour breeden wasn’t trying to take out bin laden when he hit and ran this young man! My oh my did breeden let you skate? Well in that case that should make us law abiding folks feel alot better. That makes us all feel so chummy inside knowing he showed up for work a total of 2 years supposably serving & protecting the community knowing he ran a young man over WHILE DRUNK!
passingthru2 said
Have you all read what David Hall’s family has posted on the topix forum? If not you should all go read what was posted there. They have all made some valid points.
http://www.topix.com/forum/city/crafton-pa/T68ROAMJNEIT9S3AV.
matahari123 said
I wonder when “Bill’s Weight Room” will be holding the next pep rally is support of Donnie Breeden, like they did in 2006. Maybe a fund raiser for his legal expenses, too???
RSVP to: DD and Lynne
“Gimme a D! Gimmie a B!”
Some people may be surprised at what is going on over the web. I’m not. The minions of corruption are in full throttle in Crafton. A pathetic town. Some folks may think of “Peyton Place” but I think more like “The Manchurian Candidate”:
~ I tell ya, there’s something phony going on. There’s something phony about ****** *******, about the whole business… I said: ‘****** ******* is the kindest, warmest, bravest, most wonderful human being I’ve ever known in my life, and even now I feel that way – this minute. And yet, somewhere in the back of my mind, something tells me it’s not true. It’s just not true. It isn’t as if ******’s hard to like. He’s impossible to like. In fact, he’s probably one of the most repulsive human beings I’ve ever known in my whole – all of my life.~
tired1 said
Breeden wasn’t being a coward when he left the scene. He was being SELFISH. The man worried about his job, not that he was a cop going to jail, but the job itself. Just like when he turned himself in. He wanted to go to work that night. He put 15 years into the force and cares only about his pension, his security, his finances.
That is why this crime is one of the most horrendous deeds. If he was just afraid and ashamed, maybe we could take some pity on him. However, he hasn’t thought of how his killing a man has effected the lives of others. His only worry in the past two years of getting caught was that HIS life would get screwed up. He is sitting home, trying to figure out how to hide any assests he might have, trying to figure out how not to lose the time he put into the force, afraid that the Hall’s will come after him for what he owns.
LOW-LIFE, SELFISH SCUM
giveitabreak said
I’ve read the majority of these posts and find it interesting (not surprising) how far off topic this has become. What does Bill’s Weight Room, Crafton Council or future mayors, etc. have to do with any of this. They didn’t cause the actions of Mr. Breeden… Why are some of you so angry?… (forget I asked that, this isn’t the place to respond)
Back to topic….
There are no “buts.”… Officer Breeden made a huge mistake (its more than a mistake) and he will have to live with it for the rest of his life. Yes, he was selfish and arrogant.
What you see on the news isn’t always accurate, give it sometime and the FACTS of the case will be discovered and released. I suspect others will be arrested. I’m not, nor will I ever defend the actions of Mr. Breeden. Let the court system do its job.
Try to stay on topic….
dd1174 said
I agree, stay on topic. I read in a news account that he did stick around, than left and one of his buddies came back to the scene.
If he did stick around, how did not one person get his name, his license plate etc? Of course, you can’t believe everything you read and hear on the news, that they never tell the whole story.
I do believe some of what is said is a shade of the whole story.
matahari123 said
OK here is a TOPIC for you!
How is it that it has been a full month since Breeden was charged and he is STILL GETTING PAID BY CRAPPY CRAFTON! ( Thank you, “Mommie Dearest”.)
The Pittsburgh Police have a strong case that includes EVIDENCE! Anybody seen Breeden driving his SUV lately? That is because it is impounded and in pieces!
I hope everyone here who might have lost their job in the past year with this stinking recession or who are still clinging to one and are stuffed up inside or are breaking their backs doing labor work knows that Breeden gets to lounge outside today in the beautiful summer sun and drink cold ones while on the tax payers dime.
David Hall is in a grave.
Fools!
dd1174 said
Apparently you don’t know everything at all…drive by his house and you will see you are WRONG on two accounts in this posting
matahari123 said
I have thought the same thing since the beginning, when the news broke and he finally got caught.
I also wonder how much $$$ he made today still on Crafton’s payroll with wages and the what the benefits cost Crafton taxpayers, many of whom may have no health or life insurance right now because they lost their jobs from downsizing – not felony hit&run, criminal conspiracy, tampering with evidence, etc.
Crafton’s administration and lawyers must really be tools&fools.
tired1 said
Is he really that arrogant to be playing in the sun, sucking the tax payers dry?
matahari123 said
Dd, I am giving you my RSVP now.
When and where is his support rally&defense fund spagetti dinner being held?
You really need to pick better ASSOCIATES.
dd1174 said
Because you do not know everything, I need better associates? Great answer!
matahari123 said
My reply at 2:51 was for Tired1″
By the way Dd, are you so clueless that you didn’t realize your precious Donnie’s SUV was impounded and examined? It was on the news.Since you seem to live so close to him why don’t you ask him how he can stomach still driving a vehicle that he killed a young man, David, with?
Is it because he is cheap? Is it because he has no conscience?
Is it both?
He is a selfish POS and you are such a lickspittle hack that you make me ill, Dd.
dd1174 said
You did not speak of it being impounded and examined. You are back tracking dear. You said and I quote “The Pittsburgh Police have a strong case that includes EVIDENCE! Anybody seen Breeden driving his SUV lately? That is because it is impounded and in pieces!”
Apparently you don’t know everything. Just as the news does not speak of everything.
Maybe he keeps the car because it reminds him of something he did that was stupid, that is if he is guilty of doing what he is CHARGED with. He has not been found guilty yet. Or maybe it wasn’t even his SUV that hit Hall, and he has no reason to want to get rid of it.
Oh yeah, that is right you are all powerful and knowing of everything, especially when dealing with the Breedens.
You cannot read Breeden’s mind, you are not even close to him to know anything about him other than what you hear from others and see — and nothing is ever what it seems to be.
The problem here is your hatred (which may I remind you that there is a fine line between love and hate) blinds you to for allowing anything but your hate to grow.
If Breeden is guilty, than he will have to deal with the consequences of his actions.
You remind me of a ambulance chaser….chasing down this story constantly to add fuel, because of your hatred toward the Breedens.
Mr. Hall deserves to be remembered, deserves justice. His family deserve closure and peace. Breeden has the right to a fair hearing in our courts, and the facts will come out.
matahari123 said
Dd, you are too easy of a fish to catch. Hook, line and sinker.
“Maybe he keeps the car because it reminds him of something he did that was stupid….”
David Hall DESERVES to still be alive. All your justifications for Donnie are par for the course.
As for the “thin line between love and hate”, I am not a former paramour. Are you????
Maybe will will see each other at his trial.
May Justice be done.
Have a nice day.
matahari666666 said
What are the actual facts to this case? Does anyone honestly know? There are things that the media has shared with us, but where else can we find the honest facts relating to this case? Some of the people who are posting here are Pretenders and are taking extreme liberties in filling in gaps that they know nothing about. I wonder sometimes, if this same officer would have been involved with something heroic instead of horrific; would these same critics still hate his guts, or even worse; pretend to be his friend?
Speculation is one thing. But to attack others pretending that you are the only one who has all the facts; well that is quite immature.
IE: To say that, “David Hall deserves to still be alive.” Well, what if it turns out that the bus driver says David jumped out in the flow of traffic without stopping or looking both ways? This could mean that no matter who was driving that vehicle, David dies…especially if he gets hit by more than one vehicle.
This doesn’t take away that if the driver knew that indeed he/she hit David, he/she should have returned back to the tragic accident and assisted with the care of his broken body.
Whenever someone points out possibilities in this case, many responses are hate-filled pretentious attacks.
The witnesses, actors, attorneys, possible jury, and judge will rule according to the facts of this case. It will be interesting to see what comes of it.
I am Matahari, and I approve of this message.
matahari123 said
Well, well, “666″, I am glad I finally got through to someone and busted their nut.
Congatulations on your total lack of originality.
Yes, we will all see, starting tonight.
I smell the stench of Crafton’s mendacity already and that is not unexpected at all.
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Legal Notices
BOROUGH OF CRAFTON
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
Crafton Borough Council will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, August 3, 2009 at 7:00 p.m., in Council Chambers, Community Center, 140 Bradford Avenue, for the purpose of addressing a personnel matter.
Douglas Sample,
Borough Manager
Published on 7/31/2009
matahari666666 said
Acoording to KDKA News…Breeden has been terminated of his duties as a Crafton Borough Policeman. He will nolonger be paid.
KDKA reported that he is being charged with some form of manslaughter charges and that a personal friend of his turned him in to authorities. There may be a plea bargain attempt by his counsel. Nothing more was reported.
concernedinpgh said
It is funny how the media reported Breeden as asking about whether he would be able to go to work the day he turned himself in and now his resignation is about his pension.
Is he really that stupid to not understand how horrible that sounds and is?
I see that with the firing of him, and not accepting his resignation that ‘mommie dearest’ doesn’t have council in her pocket.
Maybe things will be made right.
matahari666666 said
Regarding Comment on Line #21: It should also be noted: Officer Breeden is and has been a gym member at Wrights Gym for many years. Wrights is located in the basement of a shopping center 1/2 mile from Bills 24/7 Weight Room. Wrights is owned by a Pittsburgh City Police officer. Many police officers exercise there. In June 09, there was serious flood damage to Wrights Basement Gym and Bill’s accomodated Wrights Gym clientele for approx 2 weeks. I workout at Wrights and was directed to Bills while Wrights dried out. In all fairness to the owner at Bills, the opinions on link #21 were untrue. They run a very tight ship at the 24 hr. gym and we from Wrights Gym were only permitted to workout during daytime hours with Staff onsite. Breeden, like most of us, probably used Bills for a couple weeks. Like I said, many cops workout at Wrights Gym. Breeden has been there for at least a decade.