Interesting that the charges against the Logansport policeman charged with shoplifting at Target in Kokomo over an extended period of time have been dropped to a misdemeanor. Don't really know all the facts, so will wait to see how it comes out, but according to the unreliable pharos tribune he admitted to doing it several times. story also said he wouldn't be eligible for his pension if he is convicted of felony. Hope it's not one of those "they take care of their own" stories. Wouldn't look good for our judicial system.
That is odd. I mean how is one case of shoplifting more or less severe than another. The retirement twist makes you think though.
Sounds like the FOP (union) may have went to bat for him and convinced them that his shoplifting is an illness for which he needs treatment. . .
:icon_twisted: The debbil made me do it! :icon_twisted:
Quote from: Ma and Pa on March 27, 2009, 03:02:42 PM
:icon_twisted: The debbil made me do it! :icon_twisted:
:yes:
Okay, hopefully you'll be able to keep us updated.
It's sad actually and may turn out to be another example of separate punishments for people who happen to be LEOs and the regular folks. I'm curious what he/she shoplifted and why it was worth risking everything for.
I've always thought it was interesting how someone can claim that they do not have the ability to stop themselves from stealing/drinking/doing drugs or whatever their addiction is and that simply "getting help" is enough to keep that person from being terminated. I'm sure there's probably a good reason for this statute/regulation, but in some cases...such as this where the person may carry a weapon and is responsible for the lives of other people ...that concept seems questionable. How can he enforce shoplifting laws if he's been convicted of shoplifting and could his judgment from this point forward in those cases be questioned regardless of the outcome?
Sorry, I guess I babbled a bit lost in the thought process... :biggrin:
i think thats not unusual for any arrest. many times charges are decreased after the initial arrest. it seems that his confession of hitting the store 15 to 20 times may disappear though. how embarrassing for us as a community. but there is definitely a brotherhood feeling with the police culture.
I hear he's worked security for other businesses in Logansport, so he probably is familiar with alarm systems and how to beat them. Paper said he would take DVDs into the restroom and wrap them in tin foil so the alarm system couldn't detect the micro chips that set off the alarm when you walk out without paying for stuff. Usually felonies aren't dropped to misdemeanors until after the attorneys and prosecutor get together. The paper said it was dropped to a misdemeanor shortly after he was arrested. Still a lot of things that don't make sense, but maybe time will tell. They found a bunch of stuff that they think he took from the Target in Kokomo in his car in the parking lot - the story said. He was suspended from the Logansport Police Force "with pay" until this is resolved.
Well now that the newspaper told everyone how to steal DVD's, I'm sure they will have their hands full! :biggrin:
I was thinking the same thing :biggrin:
See you both in Target today ;D
I hear the supermarkets in Logansport have run out of tin foil. What does that mean?
Quote from: Prolo on March 29, 2009, 12:54:44 AM
I hear the supermarkets in Logansport have run out of tin foil. What does that mean?
Either there's a hockey tournament or Target's gonna' be out of DVD's! :biggrin:
what a hoot! but i cant imagine that he would be able to get a job in his career area anywhere. i would be surprised if any store in logan would hire him. but you never know.
Oh, there are probably a few jobs a crooked cop is qualified to do: cleaning urinals at the bus station, head of programming at the Fox Network, washing Barney Frank's back at the "bath house"... I'm sure we could come up with a list of suggestions. I'm here to help. Pa
I don't so much mind him getting his retirement that he earned after 20 plus years on the job. I only am concerned that prosecutors (at least so far) have failed to prosecute this case the way it has been presented....If, indeed, it has been an ongoing crime (newspaper said he admitted to multiple thefts), then it's hardly a misdemeanor. Of course, it's not over with yet, but we see so many times in the newspaper where people charged with just one theft are handled with a lot more charges and the potential for a lot more punishment. He was a cop using his knowledge of security systems to his benefit, although obviously he didn't count on the outside cameras. He is still innocent until proven guilty (if you like to believe that myth), but just seems so far he's getting special treatment which doesn't go down very well in this community.