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Jacksonville police officer arrested for damaging co-worker’s vehicle www.privateofficer.com
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said the officer, identified Megan Ray, 40, “attempted to puncture the front passenger’s side tire several times” and tried to remove the victim’s “Fraternal Order of Police metal emblem from her (license) plate” while the car was parked in the Police Memorial Building parking lot, WTLV-TV, Jacksonville, Fla., reported Thursday.
Investigators said Ray confessed to the incident, which stemmed from a personal dispute.
Ray, who has been with the sheriff’s office since 2003, has been removed from her regular assignment during the investigation.
Source:UPI
Security guard treated for smoke inhalation at plant fire www.privateofficer.com
Riverside CA Dec 25 2010 Local fire investigators today are expected to take a closer look at an electrical room fire at an electronics plant that sent a security guard to the hospital.
Officials said that the fire at Bourns Inc. in the 1200 block of Columbia Avenue was reported at 10:20 a.m. Friday, a Riverside Fire Department captain said.
Paramedics treated a security guard at the plant for smoke inhalation, and said that he will be alright.
Bourns Inc. exports electronic components and accessories, according to a company profile.
Police find meth lab in casino guest room www.privateofficer.com
Sgt. Bill Goodin says a Shreveport Police officer working off-duty security at the Sam’s Town Hotel in the 300 block of Clyde Fant Parkway responded just after 9:30 p.m. to a report of a smoke alarm going off in a guest room on the 20th floor of the building. He arrived to find a very smoky room. On taking a closer look, he discovered what he believed to be a methamphetamine lab.
Nearby rooms were evacuated and agents with the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Unit were called in. The agents, who are trained and certified to dismantle these suspected labs and recover evidence from them, arrived at the hotel and, after working for about two hours, made the scene safe. Guests were allowed to return to their rooms around 12:30 Friday morning.
The two occupants of the room, 31 year old Quentin Lucas and 34 year old Jennifer Walter, both of Camden, Arkansas, were booked into the Shreveport City Jail on one count each of creation and/or operation of a clandestine lab.
Thursday’s meth lab bust becomes the fourth since Tuesday in Caddo Parish.
Dougherty County police officer killed during robbery www.privateofficer.com
ATLANTA, Ga.Dec 25 2010 – A Dougherty County police officer has been killed in the line of duty.
Lieutenant Cliff Rouse was shot and killed after responding to an armed robbery call a little after 10 p.m. Thursday.
Rouse was able to call a police dispatcher for help.
He was wearing a protective vest but one bullet struck him just below the vest, hitting him in the stomach. He died later at an area hospital.
A suspect has been arrested and faces charges including felony murder.
Rouse was an 18-year veteran of the force and leaves behind a wife and two children.
Man carrying stolen firearm arrested at airport www.privateofficer.com
MIAMI FLA Dec 25 2010 – A man who attempted to board a plane with a pistol in his fanny pack is in the custody of Metro Dade Police.
According to the arresting officer, Juan Manuel Baldoquin was stopped by TSA security Thursday after a screener spotted a pistol in Baldoquin’s fanny pack.
Baldoquin told investigators “That is my firearm. I honestly forgot that I was carrying the firearm.” A records check on the pistol showed it listed as stolen back on March 8, 1996 in West Palm Beach.
Baldoquin will be charged with carrying a concealed weapon and possession of a stolen firearm.
Source:WPTV.com
TSA scrutinizes insulated drink cups www.privateofficer.com
CHARLOTTE, N.C.Dec 25 2010 — If you are planning to bring your own beverage in an insulated drink container onto your next flight, be prepared for the TSA to take a close look at it.
Homeland Security is alerting airlines about a possible terrorist plot involving the drink containers. The TSA is concerned that explosives could be hidden inside one.
There is no specific threat and the containers will still be permitted on board, but if you carry one, it could mean you will be held up for a more thorough screening at security checkpoints.
At Charlotte-Douglas International, most passengers on Christmas Eve had not heard about the new security alert and most, when told about it, took it in stride.
“I travel a lot and I just pray the guys behind the security desks are doing what they need to do,” said Delane Lester who was hurrying to catch a flight.”
Charlotte-Douglas was full of travelers who were mostly concerned about getting to where they wanted to go for the holiday.
When asked why he would choose to fly on one of the biggest travel days of the year, Jesse Birnstihl said, “I was able to get a good flight and it worked with my schedule.”
Airline passengers are paying about 7 percent more for tickets this year than last year. But Christmas Eve and Christmas day are times when some bargains can be found.
Alabama’s oldest police chief retires at 79 www.privateofficer.com
Gordon AL Dec 25 2010 When Wilbert Roney became the police chief of Gordon, Paul McCartney and Wings were sitting atop the Billboard charts and Sylvester Stallone’s “Rocky” had just been released into theaters.
After 34 years, Roney announced his retirement last week, ending his reign as Alabama’s oldest active police chief at age 79.
“I’m not really wanting to quit now, but the time comes for all things to come to an end,” said Roney, who took over as chief on Nov. 22, 1976. “When I became 76 years old, I figured while I’m in good health and nobody’s shot me, it’s about time to get out.”
Roney has seen plenty of changes and a lot of events during his tenure, most of which was spent alone as his only officer.
“When I got here, there hasn’t been real police there in a while,” he said. “It was a rough town, wide open. We had four juke joints in town, and they gave me a lot of trouble.”
By January, he was hospitalized as the stress began to overwhelm him.
“The doctor said I had a stress attack, so I stayed out about a week,” he said. “I headed back to work, and it seemed like everything eased off. The nuclear plant was just getting started, there was a lot of people coming from everywhere, good and bad, and I was out there doing this by myself. I don’t know how I made it, but I did.”
Over the years, he watched the problems transition from adults overindulging in alcohol to teenagers looking for a good time at other people’s expense.
“About 10 or 12 years ago, we had some teenagers that were pretty rough,” he said. “I couldn’t even come home, because somebody had broken into a house, a store or something every night. I guess maybe they grew up, but finally they just quit. Now around there we don’t have any burglars, any break-ins or any problems.”
At Tuesday’s council meeting, the Town of Gordon will vote to accept Roney’s resignation and begin the search for a replacement.
Mayor Charles Dismuke said Roney’s time with the town was positive, and the two developed a good relationship over the years.
For Roney, the problem now is finding something to do with his time.
“I just love to serve the public,” he said. “I’m not gonna quit. I’ll be doing something over the years, I’m just not sure what. I’ve been married about 11 years, and we get along pretty good as long as I’m out of the house.”
He also has some advice for his replacement.
“Respect your people and treat them right, and they’ll respect you,” Roney said. “In a small town like Gordon, I know everybody and everybody knows me. I earned their respect. You just have to treat them right.”
“About 10 or 12 years ago, we had some teenagers that were pretty rough,” he said. “I couldn’t even come home, because somebody had broken into a house, a store or something every night. I guess maybe they grew up, but finally they just quit. Now around there we don’t have any burglars, any break-ins or any problems.”
At Tuesday’s council meeting, the Town of Gordon will vote to accept Roney’s resignation and begin the search for a replacement.
Mayor Charles Dismuke said Roney’s time with the town was positive, and the two developed a good relationship over the years.
For Roney, the problem now is finding something to do with his time.
“I just love to serve the public,” he said. “I’m not gonna quit. I’ll be doing something over the years, I’m just not sure what. I’ve been married about 11 years, and we get along pretty good as long as I’m out of the house.”
He also has some advice for his replacement.
“Respect your people and treat them right, and they’ll respect you,” Roney said. “In a small town like Gordon, I know everybody and everybody knows me. I earned their respect. You just have to treat them right.”
Source:Gasden Times
Belmont Racetrack security captures burglar www.privateofficer.com
Nassau County NY Dec 2010 A man was arrested early Friday morning in Elmont for attempting to steal copper from the Belmont Racetrack, Nassau County police said.
A Belmont Racetrack Security officer was patrolling the Grandstand area at 2 a.m. when he heard noises coming from a men’s bathroom on the second floor of the west end. Detectives said that he went to investigate and then saw Jerome Simpson, 46, sawing copper pipe with a hacksaw from the restroom’s plumbing maintenance area. The security officer called for back-up and was able to detain the man until police arrived.
Simpson was arrested and charged with burglary and possession of burglary tools. He will be arraigned Saturday at First District Court in Hempstead.
Scuffle at hospital leaves officer injured www.privateofficer.com
Nassau County NY Dec 25 2010 Two men were arrested early Friday after a scuffle in the emergency room of Nassau University Medical Center injured a police officer in East Meadow, Nassau County police said.
The officer arrived at the emergency room at 12:50 a.m. and was asked to assisted Public Safety officers during a struggle with a patient. According to detectives, Warren Coffie, 27, of Lakeview, had become violent and disruptive in the emergency room and the officer suffered a severe leg fracture as a result.
When a second police officer came to assist and tried to arrest Coffie, hospital employee Tony McGee, 47, of Greenlawn, allegedly became physically confrontational and tried to pull Coffie away from the officer and continually interfere with the arrest.
Coffie was arrested and charged with assault. McGee was arrested and charged with resisting arrest and obstructing govermental administration. Both will be arraigned at First District Court in Hempstead Saturday.
Source:LongIslandPress.com
LP Agents nab men stealing designer bags at Saks store www.privateofficer.com
BOSTON MA Dec 25 2010 — Two men were arraigned Friday morning on larceny charges for the theft of more than a dozen Louis Vuitton handbags from a Back Bay store, Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel F. Conley said.
Boston police said officers were called to a robbery in progress Thursday at the Saks Fifth Avenue store on Boylston Street at about 7:30 p.m.
When officers arrived, police said they assisted a security officer who was able to detain Kenneth James, 43, of Roxbury, on the corner of Botolph and Harcourt streets.
Police apprehended Robert Davidson, 46, of Dorchester, at the rear of 10 Huntington Ave.
Authorities said two other men fled the store, but were not apprehended.
Police said officers recovered 13 Louis Vuitton bags from James and two more of the designer bags from Davidson, for a total worth of $20,220.
The loss prevention officer who witnessed the alleged incident told police that all of the property that had been stolen had been recovered.
Each man was charge with one count of larceny over $250. Bail for Davidson was set at $20,000 cash due to a probation department warrant issued from the Dorchester District Court. He was to return to court on Dec. 28.
Bail for James was set at $30,000 cash due to a default warrant issued from the Quincy District Court. He was due back in court Jan. 14.
Source:AP
