$5,000 Reward for Montrell Hardman

HARDMAN NAMED IN BOTH POLICE SHOOTINGS

The Bossier Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 39 and the Bossier City Police Officers Association are offering a reward of $5000 to anyone who can help police locate the man police believe shot at a Bossier City and Shreveport police officers.

Montrell Sergio Hardman, 22, is believed to have shot at a Bossier City police officer Saturday and an off-duty Shreveport police officer that was on his way home from work Thursday.

The Times

Attempted Murder on Bossier City Police Officer

"Armed and Dangerous" are the words used by Bossier City Police to describe Montrell Hardman of Shreveport after he attempted to kill a Bossier City Police officer last night. The officer had attempted a traffic stop on Hardman, who wrecked his car into a parked SUV. Hardman shot at the officer and then fled on foot.

Hardman is a black male, 5 feet 10 inches tall weighing 200 pounds.

The Times

It has been a violent week in Shreveport/Bossier City.

This is the third attempted shooting of a police officer in the last week. On Tuesday, Officer John Madjerick was shot in the face while attempting to question a burglary suspect in Southwest Shreveport. He is recovering from surgery at LSU Medical Center.

On Thursday, a Shreveport Police officer was shot at just after leaving the police station in his personal SUV. His assailants were driving a gray Chevy Caprice. The bullet went through the window and barely missed him.

Just to add to the mix, a six year old in South Shreveport was shot as he walked into his house with his mother. A stray bullet from a gunfight that was going on in the neighborhood hit the child in the buttocks.

What is the common denominator in all these shootings? Young black males with guns, probably on drugs, probably in gangs. (If you think that is a racist statement, then you're an idiot and probably shouldn't be reading this.)

What is the answer? A crackdown on gangs like we have never seen. Make sure that the police are funded and have every resource that they need to infiltrate and combat these criminal organizations and put these useless punks away for long periods of time.
It is time for everyone to be heard. Write a blog, write a letter, make a phone call. City leaders are politicians and will respond to public pressure.

This has to stop.

Help for Madjerick Family Expenses

An account has been set up to help with medical expenses for the Shreveport police officer shot Tuesday. Many people, both inside and outside the department, have wanted to know how they can help John Madjerick and his family, said Kacee Hargravee, Shreveport Police Department spokesman. Madjerick was shot in the jaw while questioning someone about burglaries. An account has been set up at Capital One to help the family cover expenses.Monetary donations may be made at any Capital One location in the name of the John Madjerick Donation Account.

From The Times

Coulter will Campaign for Hillary if McCain is nominated

This is too good to pass up; I thought everyone would enjoy this. Ann Coulter gave Sean Hannity the shock of his life last night when she said she would not only vote for Hillary over John McCain, but would actively campaign for her.



H/T Your Right Hand Thief

About Officer Madjerick

Shreveport Police Officer John Madjerick, 23, had surgery Wednesday afternoon. Madjerick was shot Tuesday afternoon as he attempted to question a man about a string of burglaries in the Valley View neighborhood.
The man, Lucien Trammell, was arrested in the Houston area last night. We won't waste any more time writing about him; he will be charged with attempted first degree murder.
This incident brings back memories of the terrible day when Bossier City Police Officer Trey Hutchinson was killed when answering a domestic dispute call.
Officer Madjerick literally put his life on the line Tuesday while doing his job. Thank God that he will still be with us and will be able to return to work.

Wanted: $10,000 reward

The search continues this morning for the man accused of shooting Shreveport Police Officer John Madjerick Tuesday.Lucien Trammell, 25, is wanted for attempted first-degree murder for shooting Madjerick in the face, police said.Madjerick, 23, originally from Philadelphia, N.Y., remains in LSU Hosptial where he is expected to fully recover. Meanwhile, the police union is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Trammell.
(Police believe he may be headed for Lafayette). Pictures included in The Times article.



The Times

Shreveport Police Officer Shot

Shreveport police are seeking a gunman after an officer was shot today in the Valley View neighborhood in the south-central part of the city.The shooting happened just after noon in the 7100 block of Suntan Street, between Dollarway and Gaywood drives a block south of West 70th Street. Officers were responding to a prowler/suspicious persons call.The unidentified officer was taken to LSU Hospital with unspecified injuries.

We will update this when more information is available.

From The Times

UPDATE:
Shreveport police are seeking a gunman after an officer was shot today in the Valley View neighborhood in the south-central part of the city.The shooting happened around noon in the 7100 block of Suntan Street, between Dollarway and Gaywood drives a block south of West 70th Street. Officers were responding to a prowler/suspicious persons call.The unidentified officer was found in the street by another officer and was apparently alone at the time he was shot, police said. The officer was taken to LSU Hospital with unspecified injuries.Police spokeswoman Kacee Hargrave said the officer was being examined and may pull through "with a little prayer and the help of the people at the hospital."

UPDATE:
Shreveport Mayor Cedric Glover and Chief of Police Henry Whitehorn say a Shreveport police officer shot today in the Valley View neighborhood in the south-central part of the city should make a "full recovery" after being shot in the face.The unidentified officer is at LSU Hospital in serious but stable condition. Police have two people in custody but still are seeking the gunman.

Guest Blog from Isabella's Mother

Vanessa Ferris, the mother of Isabella Thamm, has contacted us in an effort to let people know and understand the situation she was in. For the first time, we will publish a quest blog in order to allow Vanessa a forum. She intends, with the help of friends, to get up a website. When that is done, we will let you know. We are also publishing three pictures of Isabella that Vanessa sent.

My name is Vanessa Ferris. I am Isabella's mother.
The blog articles have sickened me. First of all you all have no idea what was truly going on here. I had a foot out the door. I tried for months to find a place to go. the Providence house....the YWCA... the rescue mission. No one ever had room. After his last incident I called two and three times a day. I was working with friends to get set up somewhere else but it was taking time and I thought that I had time.No I didn't know that this would happen. He caused violence towards me, but never did anything towards her...EVER..Why don't you all ask why there are no places for people to go? I had no money being a full time college student. Why is there only one domestic violence shelter here and now it is being closed down due to embezzlement and refused state funding?? Where are we supposed to go?? How many children have to die before there is room??? Yes, I did start fighting him back.. and then I got smarter and went back to school so I could take care of her properly. I am not violent and I am not a drug abuser. Why don't you get a little fact before giving your opinion?? Look into the domestic violence programs here and why they never have room. Petition for funding for the YWCA, do some good.I did the article for organ donation so maybe more people will help other little babies. Isabella has saved two lives already. Don't ever imply that i am some violent druggie that never tried to get her the hell out of here. That was all that was on my mind...

No One Saw it Coming

The Murder of Isabella Thamm

KTBS - Dish Network

I sent an email to George Sirven, General Manager of KTBS:

Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2008 7:31 PMTo: Sirven, GeorgeSubject: Dish Network

Dear Mr Sirven,
I am a Dish Network subscriber and of course, can’t get Channel 3 any longer. I was pleased when I was able to get local stations on my dish rather than out of town affiliates of the major networks.
My question to you is what added value does Channel 3 offer in the last four years that makes it worth more than twice as much to Dish Network?
I really believe that you are shooting yourself (and your advertisers) in the foot by not reaching an agreement.
Thanks for you time

I promptly received a reply today:

Thank you for the email and comments regarding Dish Network. We will continue to search for solutions to this problem. In the meantime, I recommend you explore other options of receiving our signal-- either with an antenna or other cable or satellite provider that carries our signal.
Your question can be quite complex. Nonetheless, we just want to be treated like other television stations Dish currently carries. They have made it clear to us they will not pay KTBS because we are single owned entity and not part of a major corporation. While this does not make a difference to you, the viewer, we do not believe this is fair.

While I appreciate the prompt reply, I have only two comments. First, I like Dish Network and do not intend to change just for Channel 3. I will have to live without them.
Second, I still believe they are shooting themselves in the foot, fair or unfair.