All of the media sources are reporting that DA Schuyler Marvin will send the sheriff a letter this week asking the sheriff to release Gerald Needham. Needham, however, will remain under indictment on three charges of first-degree murder.
He won't leave jail, of course, because the Feds have a hold on him; but he won't be in Parish custody on the murder charges. Marvin said that he is not ready to drop the charges yet.
Needham's lawyers filed for dismissal of the charges. Judge Robinson gave the DA two weeks to answer, and will give his opinion within a week after that.
Needham's attorneys are upset because they wanted the Grand Jury proceedings recorded, but there is no law that says that they must be, so they weren't. The attorneys suspect that police detectives lied to the Grand Jury.
Hey guys - do something with this, one way or the other. If you made a mistake in charging Needham, then drop the charges.
If you don't believe you made a mistake, then by all means keep him in jail.
You can't have it both ways.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
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This whole mess is about trying to make a new chief with little experience look good and the truth be damned. Instead, it looks like this is coming back and biting the incompetent people on their asses.
ReplyDeleteHow many murders are investigated and tried in Bossier City? Not very many. It is not a knock to say that the police could easily have missed something in their investigation or that the DA doesn't know what he's doing.
ReplyDeleteI pray all agencies sought help from outside agencies more experienced with such crimes so justice will be served and the innocent will go free.
I see the comments have slowed down, thank God. I was getting tired of wrapping my head around unicorns, Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, and Needham committing the murders.
ReplyDeleteIt'll all come out in the wash with real facts, real evidence, and apparently real law suits.
It ain't 1968 anymore, boys (or for Bossier, the 1990s). You can't paint the turds and sneak em in as sweet "evidence." The truth is the truth.
It is what it is. Let's see who shines in adversity with the humbling admission that "We were wrong." To err is human. Remain human.
I'm praying for the Norris family as this must be the opening of a closure they felt relief in. Don't do it for your pride....do it for the people, the loved ones, who deserve justice and not painted turds.
Wonder if we were about to see another James Monds style case in the making.
ReplyDeleteJames Monds is innocent he was used as a pawn, the person who really killed Vicki Thomas got away with murder...sold his soul to the devil just for power, fame and a big chair. God is still our JUDGE and you will answer to him one day very soon.
DeleteLooks like there is enough evidence to say that Clark is a suspect. On the other hand you have witnesses and fellow inmates with Needham that say he did it. Clark isn't talking so Police are obviously having a redo. What happens if you release Needham then Clark implicates him later? What about Clark, is there enough evidence to charge him, we don't know, nor should we. DA have them the best of both worlds, release from jail, without having to bond but not dropping charges, which allows investigators to look into all aspects of the case. Then if nothing results in the coming weeks, charges will probably be dropped. The point is to not fold to pressure from the media, they DO NOT report all the facts in cases like this because they don't know, they report the slant that gets attention. What happened to you continuing your support Jim, now you say can't have it both ways? Nobody is having it both ways. I just can't stand fair weather fans that throw stones without knowing everything, calling Police heroes one minute and liars the next. Armchair quarterbacks that like to coach but never played the game. It's easy to second guess, the new information in the homicide case is new, let it play out and justice will prevail.
ReplyDelete"What happened to you continuing your support Jim, now you say can't have it both ways?"
ReplyDeleteYou can't have it both ways; if the guy is charged with 3 counts of 1st degree and the DA is unwilling to drop the charges, he should not free him.
It has nothing to do with my support for anything.
Ah, someone mentions the James Monds case. There ya go boys! Ask Glenn Sproles about the Monds case. And lets not leave out good ole Gerge West. Between 1982 and 1983, West was the first officer on scene, at 5 different death scenes, while off duty and on duty. No matter what time of day of night, West was there. Amazing how things from the past sneak up! Some of those deaths were ruled suicide, and some homicide (never solved). But here is the secret, they were all homicide! The good thing about homicide, is that no matter how much time goes by, you can still be prosecuted! You never know when a case may be re-opened for investigation or by which agency!
ReplyDeleteWho is James Monds?
ReplyDeleteOfficial summary:
ReplyDeleteJames Monds was convicted in 1986 of the stabbing death of Vicky Thomas in Bossier City, Lousiana. Thomas had 19 wounds. Monds was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life imprisonment. Shreveport attorney John Milkovich believed in Monds innocence and worked on his case pro bono for years. Milkovich's efforts on Monds behalf were so unpopular that at one time he was physically attacked in a hallway at the Bossier Parish Courthouse by a Bossier City detective. In 1994 Louisiana's Court of Appeal reversed Monds' conviction on the basis of insufficient evidence. He was released after 8 years of imprisonment.
(The detective that attacked Milkovich was none other than Glenn Sproles.)
State v. Monds, 91-0589 (La. App. 4th Cir. 1/14/94), 631 So.2d 536, writ denied, 94-0626 (La. 4/22/94), 637 So.2d 164
Was the detective fired??
ReplyDelete11:32,
ReplyDeleteWow, John Milkovich how bout you make it a less obvious this is you posting. The case itself may or may not be accurate but Glen Sproles attacking you is a bold face lie. You attempted to sneak up and snatch some paperwork from Sproles' hands and run away. In doing do, you got your ass whipped. Tell the truth before I go get Glen to whip your ass again.
Here we go. Again....it ain't the 1990s anymore, boys. I understand now why you foul up investigations. Jesus. You people let Glenn Sproles investigate a homicide?
ReplyDeleteLet's get back on subject morons, this is now not the 80s or 90s. Again, one thing has nothing to do with the other. Different DA, different police administration, different officers, and different investigators. Monds case is over. If you or Monds wants a name for themselves, write a book.
ReplyDeleteHey let's talk about OJ, or the debt ceiling, or Casey Anthony.........no thanks, this post is about Needham and Clark, focus people.
I think Bubba Williams committed the murders then gave Needham the gun while they were meeting at the Boardwalk and ask him to take it to Clark at the CenturyTel Center, but, the plot thickens, Needham met Clark at the CIC instead.
ReplyDelete"Different DA, different police administration, different officers, and different investigators."
ReplyDeleteSame incestuous political culture though. Who was the daddy of the current DA, and what was his role in politics? Who is the city attorney and what official or unofficial power does he hold over the police officers and administration? What other members of the police agencies are the offspring of previous police/government offspring?
In Bossier, power is a family business.
@ 0135,
ReplyDeleteNope, wrong again. You must be a former detective. Think you would know by now not to jump to conclusions! Murder is murder regardless of how much time has gone by! There is no statute of limitations for homicide. Ever heard of a cold case? (Thats an older case that has never been solved in case you haven't.)
@0632
Different DA, yes, the ex-da is still around. Different police administration, yes, but Austin who was a part of that administration is now Marshal. Different officers, yes mostly, with the exception of a few of us who have been around a while. Different investigators, yes thank God! The investigators currently assigned to violent crimes, are much more knowledgeable and properly trained than Sproles and the investigators back then.
As far as the Needham case, I can assure you our department and the current investigators have followed all leads of evidence, and pursued every avenue in the investigation in this case. The evidence and witnesses pointed to Needham, the da took the evidence to the grand jury, and the grand jury returned a true bill of indictment. Now that additional evidence has come forth, they are following up each additional lead and piece of evidence.
"The evidence and witnesses pointed to Needham"
ReplyDeleteIf it turns out that Needham is found to not have murdered, and Clark was the murderer, then the witnesses and evidence were wrong?
It's interesting. Some folks seem to think that this has never happened before. NEVER in the history of law enforcement, investigation, etc. has the wrong individual been initially charged with the crime.
ReplyDeleteFortunately (if Needham did not do it, indeed), he will be cleared before any more expense, time, etc. is wasted.
Woulda' been even worse if he's not guilty, and got the needle or something. It looks to me like this is a case study in due process. It'll play out, and we'll probably know the truth.
I'm not on board with criticizing the police on this one. Similar-looking guys, eye-witnesses, life-long criminal suspected of other murders.
And, as a disclaimer I must say that Bubba is a friend of mine. That being disclaimed, I really don't think he had anything to do with it. Just sayin'...
I agree with Andy. I have said before that the police did the right thing by arresting Copperhead based on the info they had. If he is innocent, he will be released. If he is guilty of a crime, he will be convicted. I do not believe that an attempt was made to railroad him by all the people who have been slammed on this blog. He is still a piece of crap even if a mistake was made by arresting him.
ReplyDeleteI think it is nuts that they would release a person charged with murder. If he is charged he should have a reasonable bond that is in line with the charge. Why not let everyone else out of jail and we can save some tax money?
ReplyDeleteThe Monds case???? Really???? Seriously??? Those folks are retired or dead now! If my memory serves me right you cant't blame that case on Jimmy Hall! LOL!!!
ReplyDeleteKTBS reporting that DA dropped charges, talk about flip flopping. drop don't drop, drop, don't drop? what a circus
ReplyDeleteAnon @ 5:29,
ReplyDeleteIt's just not any ordinary circus. It's a Shriners' circus.
I hope the chief will come out with a statement and address the whole thing. If you own a mistake, people will forgive you. If you try to stonewall it, then not so much.
ReplyDeleteThe police would not go forward with warrants on a murder case without consulting the DA. Chief should stick to his guns with no comment, DA should have done the same thing, instead we get alot of BS about dropping then not dropping, then dropping the charges.
ReplyDeleteThere is enough blame to go around. To the cops, keep your head up this too will pass. To the DA, good luck come election time, you are going to need it.
@6:30pm....
ReplyDeleteYou must work for Caddo. They don't consult the DA on their warrants. It's a requirement at Caddo and this is probably why.
The Bossier D.A arrest chubby knight fir bank fraud after getting scammed on the Internet. He can't decide what hecwanrs to do with two triple homicide suspects. He said his ADA in Webster parish was just hugging his wife in a loving way at horseshoe casino one night even though the video shows different. Not the best person the police should be consulting on criminal matters. When ischia elections. Anyway we can move up the date?
ReplyDeleteAnon at 5:29...
ReplyDeleteBwahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!
Even though I know very little of this whole "Shriner" deal...that's funny. I mean, LOL funny!
I still believe Bubba Williams killed Norris over a bad refrigerator. Copperhead got hung up in this matter because he delivered the refrigerator and Clark simply worked on it several times. Case solved. Arrest Bubba.
ReplyDeleteI still believe Bubba Williams killed Norris over a bad refrigerator. Copperhead got hung up in this matter because he delivered the refrigerator and Clark simply worked on it several times. Case solved. Arrest Bubba.
ReplyDelete7:46,
ReplyDeleteHaha. I'm pretty sure the Norris family appreciates your humor. When the D.A allows another criminal to go free and he murders one of your family members, I'll be sure to come on here and make jokes about it too.
Kinda funny when you make comments about cops, detectives, and even a chief and you don't worry about their families. Fool.
ReplyDeleteTheir famlies already live with them and should already know their morons.so it shouldn't be any surprise. Fool.
ReplyDeleteTheir famlies already live with them and should already know their morons.so it shouldn't be any surprise. Fool.
ReplyDelete12:03,
ReplyDeleteI bet your family knows what a dumba** piece of sh** you are. Huh councilman?
Here again we have an anonymous dipsh** making comments without being man enough to put his name with it. I am one of those "morons" that would put his life on the line at any given moment to secure your safety when you call crying because your getting your a** kicked due to your alligator mouth overloading your hummingbird a**! And yes your right! My family does think I'm special for helping a person like you in your time of need as well as helping the upstanding citizens of Bossier City. Do me a favor tho when you overload your mouth next time! Leave the family comments out of it Mr. Anonymous and remember karma is a bi***!
ReplyDeleteChildren, please behave like civilized heathen!
ReplyDeleteLOL! Alligator mouth, hummingbird ass. If this throws you off, I bet you're really calm under pressure, aren't you, HERO!
ReplyDeleteVERY!
ReplyDeleteYeah, but you're being suckered into showing your ass in computer blog, so I can imagine how calm you'd be under pressure on the street. LOL!
ReplyDeleteHey Morton,
ReplyDeleteDon't even engage with this chicken****. He knows better than to leave his name. And these sorry a** city councilmen, soon some of them will be ordinary citizens again with no one (Jimmy hall) to protect them. Like you said, karma is a bitch.
4:42,
ReplyDeleteWhy didn't you leave your name? Are you a hero, too?
Nope, Im just your average citizen.
ReplyDeleteOh, I just thought you were one of the heros like Morton, because you were acting so calmly while making threats towards citizens and council members once they become "ordinary" citizens. That seems to happen a lot in Bossier City, threatening ordinary citizens. Trumped up traffic stops and bullying people.
ReplyDeleteSo excuse me Mr. Average.
Well I happen to know Morton well, and I have never seen an "ordinary" citizen treated with nothing less than respect. I have however seen criminals treated the way they should be treated in Bossier City. Until you strap on 30 pounds of gear, and a bullet proof vest you probably shouldnt even have an opinion about police officers other than to say thank you for keeping Bossier City safe. Morton and the rest of the department are all heros. Most people already know this. I can tell by the way you communicate on this blog that you must have had some run ins with the police. Go pay your fine and shut up. Please remember that the men and women of the police department do not care about Jimmy Hall or the city council. They just want to do a good job for the citizens of Bossier City. They have no control over what happens during a city council meeting or what decisions are made by Jimmy Hall whether good or bad.
ReplyDeleteHERO Mike,
ReplyDeleteSo, the fact that you strap on 30 pounds of gear and wears a bulletproof vests means I should forfeit my First Amendment Right to voice my opinion about police officers because you say so? Didn't you swear to protect the Constitution?
But since the Bossier City Police Department has a history of violating Constitutional rights, I guess trashing the First Amendment is just another day at work, Right?
By the way, I've never received a ticket or been arrested. Mighty presumptuous aren't we?
Anon 9:38,
ReplyDeleteLet's be honest here. Your comments have nothing to do with your 1st Amendment rights. You have seen an opportunity to badmouth the police and have seized it because here you are anonymous. That says to me that you are a coward. Why not step off of your own presumtuous high horse and give your name and explain your position rather than blabbering on about something which you so obviously know nothing about or ever had the courage to do. You are certainly entitled to an opinion and I will continue to work to protect your right to spew it. Perhaps, to you, nothing about being a police officer is heroic or even intelligent, but I would venture to guess that you wouldn't hesitate to accept my assistance or any other officer's assistance in your own time of need.
The bottom line is the police officers investigating this case did exactly what they needed to do given the evidence at hand. That does not equal any error or violation of constitutional rights. Now evidence has come to light that changes the case. If Needham truly has nothing to do with this he will walk free again. If you're such a genius why don't you step into their shoes and handle the investigation....oh but wait, you can't do that. You're too scared to even give your name.
9:38,
ReplyDeleteI'm one of the "heroes" you keep referring. And just to let you know I have never violated anyones rights before but for you I'll make an exception. I'll violate your constitutional right, civil rights, and any other rights you can think of. Just leave your name. As for my name, you will be able to read it on the BCPD uniform I'll be wearing.
Anon 10:34,
ReplyDeleteThank you for proving my point.
Your welcome
ReplyDeleteSee how easy it is to make the snakes bite each other. And you talk about us in Shreveport. River Rats.
ReplyDeleteDear River Rat: In exercising my 1st Amendment rights, How about staying on your side of the river to keep the smell down here in BC. By the way, why don't you fix your city's problems before you badmouth our side! I am also a firm believer in that if you do not live here in BC, you have no rights to say anything in how our city is run at all, so your rights cannot be violated!
ReplyDeleteYeah River Rat, We're better than Shreveport! We're better than Shreveport! We're better than Shreveport!We're better than Shreveport! We're better than Shreveport! We're better than Shreveport! Funny, that's the only defense B.C. seems to have. Well, now BC has basically sunk into the sewer as Shreveport, and they still belive, We're better than Shreveport!
ReplyDeleteIt's funny that they are still using that excuse. Just F.Y.I. Bossier had another homicide last night. This one was a drive by shooting. Just like Shreveport. Oh gues what? It occurred in Bubba Williams district AGAIN. That 4 people who have been murdered in the district you represent Bubba. Classy. But let me guess, in january you will tell us that crime is at an all time low. Wake up Bossier.
ReplyDeleteGo ahead Bubba I'm waiting on you to start posting your joke anonymously again.
Anon @ 1:37, I really can't understand the axe you're grinding here. Okay...a guy got killed at Old Minden, and Benton Road Spur last night at about 1:30 this am.
ReplyDeleteYou say it was a "drive by." How do you know that? Were you in the car with the shooter? Do you know that this was a random act of violence because you have some special knowledge that the shooter was just out driving around looking for someone to kill?
Do you?
Could it possibly have been some grudge...drug debt...gambling debt...a fight over a baby momma...maybe even settling a fight that started over in Shreveport??? NAW...that couldn't happen...Shreveport is where everybody in Bossier is trying to move to!
The Bill Norris Appliance Center murders have zero to do with what happened out there last night.
Hell, I was at that same intersection last night at roughly 10:40. I've NEVER felt unsafe at that intersection in my life...and I refuse to let the event change that.
Lookit...the rancor on this post is just getting to be pretty retarded. Really.
To go after Bubba because of the actions of insane murderers is just sad. I mean, REALLY, REALLY sad.
Hell, let's find out who represents Oslo in the Norwegian Parliament, and rag on him because that brain-fried sombitch kilt all them chirrens, too!
Dude! I can't tell you what to do, but if I were you...
Well, on second thought, I'm not you, so I can't tell you.
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ReplyDeleteOkay! I can accept that explanation.
ReplyDeleteTrust me, I understand that you didn't try to link the two events together. I just read in to it that you somehow believe that the Council, and the Mayor can do much about it.
Heck! I live here. I live about 6 blocks from where the Norris murders took place. And, I live even closer to where the shooting took place last night.
And, so does Bubba...even closer to the shooting last night than I do.
So, what do you do? Do you bulldoze every house down Rome St., Ford St., Anthony St., Whittington St., all the way down to Garden Street?
Then jump across the tracks, and mow down Waller, Magnolia, Gilbert, etc.
....
Do you tell the 80% (or so) good folks that their property is for s**t, and they gotta get out so we can build a park or something?
Actually, it wouldn't hurt my feelings too much.
Just sayin'...
I'm gonna accept what you wrote, because it seems you really give a damn about how things are going down here in the 'hood. Where I live!!!
Maybe you do...maybe you don't...but, I'm willing to think that you do.
But honestly, I can't see that laying blame on Bubba, or the Council, or Mayor Walker can do anything to change the dynamic here WHERE I LIVE.
I mean, whatcha' gonna' do?
The problem is Bossier City is being governed and administrated by a bunch of retards who screwed things up financially, and now they are trying to save their asses at the expense of others.
ReplyDeleteBut, their better than Shreveport.
When will the Bossier buffoons (excluding the rank and file city workers and citizens) realize that Shreveport is a totally different city with different problems? You have your own problems to contend with. All that is being as is DO THE RIGHT THING!
Citizens of Bossier, if you're tired of the horse shit that going on, attend the city council meetings or the police jury meetings, hold these idiots accountable and demand to know why things are happening the way they are. They only see people who kiss their asses and tell them everything is fine, although deep down inside they know it isn't.
Make them pay next election. Study the candidates. Find someone who would be better than what we have now and tell them we need them. Don't settle for this shit anymore.
Andy,
ReplyDeleteTo answer your question, yes, you wouldn't have to bulldoze every house in the neighborhood but some definitely need to go. Lots of slum lords are renting those houses to scum and it's slowing causing the neighborhood to deteriate. My grandmother lived invent neighborhood and we moved her out. George Dement was outstanding when it came to getting houses torn down when they got in those conditions. These are the things are city councilman should be doing to improve their districts but they are too busy building other things I guess with our tax dollars.
Andy I have read your comments on here before. You seem to be a pretty straight shooter and you seem to care for the neighborhood and Bossier. How bout you put your name on the ballot and run against Bubba? A's bad A's the neighborhood is you could probably win with 30 or 40 votes. I'm telling you the only why bubba still lives in the neighborhood is because he can't be city councilman in any other district.
ReplyDeleteAnon @7:28, I appreciate the advice about running against Bubba.
ReplyDeleteBut, I'm gonna pass.
At this point in my life, I am not willing to have every decision I make scrutinized, and torn apart by folks that don't walk in my shoes.
I'll leave that pleasure to folks like Bubba that ARE willing to get smacked around, and blamed for every damn thing that goes wrong.
Regardless, it is appreciated...
DAMN! I had a great campaign slogan.
ReplyDeleteVote For Andy and Make Bossier Dandy!
Andy it's pretty simple. Just don't spend all the money on crap we don't need. Then when it all backfires, dont make the police and fireman pay for it. If you do make a mistake, don't lie. being the mayor or city councilman was Scorsese easy gig till we found out they had been lying to us the whole time. Oh and make sure You find a replacement for Jimmy Hall. Preferably someone who knows what the hell he is doing. It's simple. Come on Andy Bossier needs you.
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ReplyDeleteNyuk! Yeah, Bossier needs me...like it needs a poke in the eye with a sharp stick.
ReplyDeleteI'm not of a mind to deal with even the thought of attempting elected office. Doesn't hold ANY slot on my bucket list.
Andy, I agree with you. I couldn't do it either. It seems that leadership in Bossier City (including most department heads) and honesty and integrtiy are mutually exclusive.
ReplyDeleteWow. I'm in law enforcement on the Bossier City side. I'm completely embarrassed by the police officers posting on here. I can understand wanting to defend your service, but these childish and half spelled out cuss words are needless and damaging. And to the cop who said he's violate all those civil, constitutional, and other right? Someone needs to trace your IP address, buddy. You don't need a badge. Ever.
ReplyDeleteI agree. Not every 'anonymous' who claims to serve on BCPD actually does. I know that a number of police officers do comment, but I don't believe that any one of them would make such a statement.
ReplyDeleteThe problem, of course, is that officers must comment anonymously as they would face repercussions if they identified themselves.
Anon @ 9:39,
ReplyDeleteIm the sure the comment you are referring to was meant to be a joke. If you didn't see the humor in it then you probably took it out of context. Calm down.
I can guarantee you the one who was stirring the pot was stirring it to see what type of reaction would come of it. It worked. There was one or two who bit like a hungry trout and was reeled in.
ReplyDeleteBTW, I'm still not going to give my name. LOL!
I agree if the person who posted that is an officer he should quit now...he doesnt have the mental fortitude to be a good officer. He will end up costing the taxpayers with his unprofessional behavior....He does more harm than good for sure.
ReplyDeleteOkay, Mr. Anon (if that is your real name) who claims he was fishing for reactions...
ReplyDeleteIf I was ONE of the few that got drawn in, let me give you a headline. The "Vote For Andy and Make Bossier Dandy!" campaign slogan reminds me of the one I used when I ran for Student Council President in the 7th grade at Rusheon Junior High. It is NOT the same thing, but it is just as nyuked-up!
I lost.
To a really good guy. (I know that's not a sentence, so sue me).
I hope everyone figured out early on that a COP with such ignurnce wuddn't be abul to right a report wurth readin...and would be summarily dismissed, or not never hared!
Jim, I know that this stream will not set a record for number of comments on a post. But, I'm pretty sure it will rank in the top 10. It's an honor to be a part of it.
BTW, Mr. Anonymous (again, if that is your REAL name), we don't fish for trout 'round these parts.
ReplyDeleteMostly, bass, bream, and white perch...and yo-yo for catfish.
But, I've got a pretty good idea that you are well acquainted with that fact.
Nyuk...
Good one, man! That was a really, really, REALLY good one!!! ;)
Sorry Jimbo...just had to leave that last note for Mr. Anonymous (BTW, that is NOT his real name).
OK, Carp. because that is basically what has been mostly on this blog: carping.
ReplyDeleteAin't biting again...
ReplyDeleteI don't think it's appropriate to joke on a public forum as a police officer about violating someone's civil rights and Jim, I know plenty of officers who's lack of grasp at elementary writing skills would floor you. Ever see someone who didn't capitalize "I?" I did. Right after I read the most butchered police report in the world. And while it was the worst one, there have been plenty that would leave you puzzled and befuddled at whatever hiring process they went through. Keep in mind that the civil service test is on the 8th grade level and you'd have to pass with a high D to get hired.
ReplyDelete7:23,
ReplyDeleteYou get what you pay for. The lowest paid agency get the poorest quality officers. It's just a fact.
7:40,
ReplyDeleteOnce Jimmy Hall gets rid of the officers he wants you will see the following: there will be pay raises like you've never seen before, the two percent annual increases will return, and only Jimmy's Shriner buddies will be hired.
8:15,
ReplyDeleteI believe you.
BCPD is like Peyton Place. To get a position, or move up you have to be related to someone in power, sleeping with them, or have slept with them! You would be surprised to know who has run around on whom, or who is currently sleeping with whom. How about we start revealing those special relationships on here! Yes, you know who you are and you are reading this right now! Feel that lump in your throat? That’s your sphincter tightening causing your chest to tighten, not allowing your lungs to expand for air! That is the repressed memory coming to the forefront of your thoughts, hoping that I am not talking about you, but I am! So keep moving your buddies, girlfriends, and wives to those special positions. And no, I am not quitting the PD! I have been here for way to many years! You want to move me, move me! I’m still in your face! Let's follow the rank system, and start with seniority!
ReplyDeleteWell, who killed the Smith boy, and what was the motive? I am not liking this news blackout at all with a murderer running around here.
ReplyDelete"Chicken ain't nottin but a bird except it's beak and that it's pecker." Harry Fain, Captian BCPD (Deceased)
ReplyDeleteWe could care less who does who long as they can do the job they are supposed to do! Now get to work!
It's not a news blackout, it's called conducting a criminal investigation! Details will be released at the appropriate time as to not injure the investigation!
ReplyDeleteAs a citizen Jim I have one question? What happened to rule number 1.
ReplyDeleteI am a retired BCPD Officer, with some of the comments that has made on this blog; I am embarrassed to say that I was part of it. Some of you people have desecrated the uniform that I proudly wore. Do us a favor and just resign if you hate the department that much, the department will be better off! You have made it very clear; you are upset because you were not chosen for a promotion or at least considered. You are not one who unites, you are a divider; hence you cannot be a leader!
ReplyDeleteDear "Retired Bossier Officer,"
ReplyDeleteWhat would have been your reaction had they gone around you and denied you a promotion when you "were still with BCPD?"
Can you answer this question honestly. Would you have been happy and gone along with the program, or would you have been pissed and voiced your frustration? Or were you one of the ones who benefited from screwing other people over?
If you weren't, the civil system worked for you. But now that you are retired, you basically don't give a shit, because you got yours. Right?
I understand being frustrated, been there and done that. Civil Service is not perfect, never has been and never will be. Who got screwed over? Who screwed someone over? Those are the questions I would like answered. You can't and shouldn't blame anyone for taking a position that is offered to them. Any person there would have taken it if offered. Blame the ones that offered it or the State laws that allowed it.
ReplyDeleteAnon @ 4:49 said, "Blame the ones that offered it or the State laws that allowed it."
ReplyDeleteTrust me, we are. It's no big secret that a certain Deputy Chief in BCPD put forth a lot of effort to make this happen.
Your wrong on that, no member of BCPD had a thing to do with that law. You might want to do some checking before you blame the wrong person.
ReplyDeleteThey won't check or even go ask that person if he had anything to do with this law. It is way to simple to blame the wrong person. Thats the way the police department is, wrong person always blamed.
ReplyDeleteJim, you never answered my question about why you are not enforcing rule 1
ReplyDeleteFair point, I just did. Everyone please try to make your point without the personal attacks.
ReplyDeleteJim,
ReplyDeleteYou had a good site until it turned into cry towel for a handful of cops that need to quit and go to work at Minute Lube.
A lot of us were defending the BCPD that they had made an honest mistake on the Needham arrest, but as it turns out, according to the Times, the so-called witnesses who identified Needham now claim they were coerced into making a positive identification of Needham. This is some scary stuff if true. And the real evidence backs the idea for sure that Needham was not the killer (ballistic evidence). And to top it all off, Marvin admitted he would have proceeded to trial if not for the ballistic evidence, and even bragged that he had convicted others on "much less evidence in the past". WOW!!! Really? I'm not sure this is a good thing. It is one thing to have investigative blunders via incompetance or human error, it is another to fabricate evidence in order to get a conviction. I wouldnt call this "detective" work, I would call it at best misleading, deceptive, and criminal if true.
ReplyDeleteLets call spade a spade Jim, what do you think?
Hey! I work at Minute Lube. I wanted to be a police offeicer and would have made a good one, but I kneepad wearing Masonic buddy of Jimmy Hall and his band of city hall Shriner clowns.
ReplyDeleteWOW! I will have to agree with Anonymous @ July 27, 2011 7:06 AM, maybe you do need to quit and go to work at Minute Lube. Just to let you know, I earned everything I got, both good and bad. You could not handle some of the situations I have been through during my career with BCPD, but know this; your hatred for the department and everyone else above you will poison the rest of the officers in the department. You do not deserve to work for BCPD. If I could find out who you are and it is possible, we may want to help you find a better career path! You may think you are doing something good for the department, but you are not, you are destroying a great department. So quit the bellyaching, get to work and earn your way up the ladder!
ReplyDeleteTo all the other officers and personnel of BCPD, if I could change the economy, you all would be getting the pay you deserve and I believe that day is coming and coming soon. Do not forget the power of your vote!
"And to top it all off, Marvin admitted he would have proceeded to trial if not for the ballistic evidence, and even bragged that he had convicted others on "much less evidence in the past". WOW!!! Really?"
ReplyDeleteI had the same thought, not something to be proud of. As to the witnesses being coerced, I think the defense attorney claimed that but I haven't seen anything from them directly.
I agree Jim, this was something the defense attorney stated. But it certainly carries some weight given the fact the the man they identified was wearing a "hoody" I dont know about you, but unless the man had something that really stood out, like weighing 350 pounds, it would be hard to distinguish and make a positive identification of a black male wearing a hoody. Not to mention these folks were criminals themselves who identified him, if I remember correctly. I think its quite odd the THREE SEPERATE "witnesses" would ALL make the same error, and even be bold enough to make a positive identification of a man with a hoody.
ReplyDeleteI can see it now:
DETECTIVE: "Ok, Im going to show you a set of photographs and I want you to take your time at looking at these. If you see the man that you saw that day, please point to him. Ok, is this him" ? (As he points to Needham)
10:53,
ReplyDeleteThe pay situation has nothing to do with the economy. Bossier's economy is fine. They are giving raises to others so why not give the police their money back. Don't be like the city councilman and try and spin the issue.
As far as D.A Marvin is concerned, did we forget the Charles pilkington murder case recently. The investigation showed it pretty clearly he murdered the guy in cold blood but yet Marvin couldn't get a conviction. I believe the first trial ended in a hung jury then he offered a plea deal for 2 years. I believe politics kinda played a role in that trial.
I dont recall the peticulars of the Pilkington case, but if the Needham case in any indication of how the DA builds a case, I can see why they had a tough time getting a conviction. I guess it goes to reason when the accused can hire a REAL attorney, one that has a brain versus a guy that cant get any work and ends up working for the DA's office, the DA's office is at a huge disadvantage.
ReplyDeleteAnon 7/28 8:45
ReplyDeleteThat is priceless and I fell out of my chair when I read your take on the "photographic line-up". You did forget one thing though, the other line-up photos along with Needham's were all of white guys!
Bwahahahahahahahahaha!!!
Jim,
ReplyDeleteThey are selecting a jury Thursday for Robert McCoy. He is the one who killed three people two years ago in Bossier. He plead not guilty just like copperhead. It going to be interesting to see how this trial goes. I hope you keep up with it. I bet the defense attorneys have grown pretty confident after seeing the fiasco with copperhead.
2 more dead in Bossier. Good thing crime is on the decline. For all the one who say move to Shreveport if we don't like what's going on. Well it look like Shreveport is moving here.
ReplyDeletei wonder how many relationships this case has destroyed.
ReplyDeleteAT least one with the Da and the police department. I hear he didn't even let them know he was dropping charges.
ReplyDeleteTrust me, he destroyed that relationship over the sherb sentell matter.
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