Mayor Jim Ireton already put his foot in his mouth when he went on television and stated he had seen video evidence PROVING the Officer, (THE SAME ONE IN THIS CASE) was in the right when he allegedly assaulted a 14 year old and then out of nowhere, guess what, that video somehow and mysteriously disappeared.
Mayor Ireton also stated that he found no evidence this very same Officer had done anything out of line/wrong when it came to the other three college students who filed suit against the City.
Now we have THREE more students, (this time, DRIVING WHILE BLACK) held at gunpoint because they allegedly didn't turn on their turn signal soon enough. Oh, the Officer admits they turned it on but apparently not soon enough.
Now have ANY of you WHITE people EVER been pulled over for a similar and alleged violation? I'm not even sure there was a VIOLATION, considering they did in fact put on their turn signal.
In Summation:
1) Everyone admits and acknowledges the Officer’s dashboard surveillance camera was not working—yet he went out unsupervised, despite numerous warnings that he was dangerous.
2) No one was ever informed about the reason of the stop (not then, not now).
3) The guys were held up at gunpoint for what they estimate to be 10-15 minutes
4) They were searched, frisked and the canine unit arrived.
5) Nothing illegal or suspicion found, whatsoever.
6) The whole incident took at least 40 minutes. There are text messages that support the time-line. A routine traffic stop should be less than 20 minutes, at least.
7) A written warning was given under very suspicious circumstances, who even uses a turn signal 100 feet before stopping at a STOP SIGN???
8) The officer probably did not want to go to court, or else he’d have given a ticket, or, as he has been known to do, charge the guys with “obstructing and hindering.”
9) These guys were all college students at SU. All three are minority students.
10) The driver, Mr. Smith, does not even drink alcohol, smoke or use drugs of any kind.
11) No one was ever told why all this happened—the three students have no idea to this day. No explanation, apology, etc.
12) Will the States Attorneys Office now “make up” news charges to support this Officer and SPD like they did with the other college students?
13) These guys literally feared for their life (held up at gunpoint) for no reason. It all could have been prevented if the SPD and Mayor simply took some corrective action against an officer they knew was placing the public at risk.
66 comments:
Liarton is a lying POS , and the WORST MAYOR EVER.
yes I'm white and I've been stopped by the rogue kops for bs reasons. but since I'm a former marine and in my 50's I do not give the bastards an inch! Once more lawsuits like this are fired sooner or later these idiots will be removed from their positions and then maybe we'll get police that actually want to serve and protect!
I am white and I have most certainly had this happen to me... My instance was I passed a white stop bar, even though the cops wasn't around to see the actual stop at the stop sign or stop bar...
I am in the field of civil engineering and I can tell you, not all the time is the stop bar before or after or inline with the stop sign... some are after, some are before and some are even with it but most laws now say the stop bar has to come a few feet before the actual stop sign...
Anyway, Yes I am white and had this happen but it wasn't this particular cop it was the SPD though... After he stopped us for the so called I saw you run the stop sign gag, after we protested it they then tried to use the top middle brake light as being out, which it wasn't to pull us over.. They claimed to smell marijuana coming from the car as the last resort to search dn mess with us...
That is why I want marijuana legal, they can't use that as a last or first resort to barge into your life and ruin it for no goddamn reason...
I bet you that those kids could have been shot had they moves left instead of right or vice versa. and it is sad how you people of SBY don't give a shit about police abuse bc it hasn't happened to you yet, but it will oh but it will, then you will care and cry and then it will be to late to fix... everyday that goes by and we don't stop this crap, the deeper they get, more protected they get and it will be irreversible...
it makes me sick how you people act as if we are lying when cops do this shit to others but you don't see it so we have to be a criminal lying bc we are mad? go fux yuorself, I hope yuor lives get ruined by these cops or any cops like ours had for no reason...
10:45, Did they approach your vehicle with guns drawn and keep them on you to scare the crap out of you?
All much to do about nothing. This crap happens all the time and not just in Salisbury. Is this the BIG story you've been hawking for 24 hours??? You really need to find another hobby; gossip blogging has run it's course for you shitbag. Oh yea, maybe, just maybe in the near future you will have the opportunity to be stopped yourself by LE. My guess is it won't end well for you.
I have met Julian Washington in a recruiting effort. Impressive young man that has bright future. This extremely unfortunate, and a bad call by the cop.
anonymous 10:53, Sounds like a local Cop to me.
When will aclu get involved
Come on Matt I know you read this Blog you need to step up and do what you know is RIGHT! I see you at the Falcons every week doing the right thing! Step UP! Don't let this keep going on good people are leaving Salisbury!!
Cops are out of control period! If they stop you for no good reason and don't find what they suspect they will make something up to charge you with. What happened to the honest ones?
There may be a case here, but in the case of the 14 year old, I don't think there is a problem for the city or the officer.
"All much to do about nothing. This crap happens all the time and not just in Salisbury. Is this the BIG story you've been hawking for 24 hours??? You really need to find another hobby; gossip blogging has run it's course for you shitbag. Oh yea, maybe, just maybe in the near future you will have the opportunity to be stopped yourself by LE. My guess is it won't end well for you"
Huh. Must be a pig.
If you want to talk about bogus and lame reasons to pull people over, then you should focus on the Fruitland Police Department. They wrote "the book" on that tactic.
1. dimmed third brake light
2. 1 of 2 tag lights not lit
3. tint
Those are a few of their favorites.
They were in a known drug trade area in the middle of the night; they should expect to be pulled over! The police should patrol that area and pull over suspicious vehicles.
Yeah let's profile now. Great comeback....Nazi.
12:11 all are violations of MARYLAND motor vehicle law. Not the officers fault for that.
My only question is why during this cops Rookie year is he not supervised and reviewed often so his behavior can be thoroughly evaluated---there is a breakdown in management that is for sure
12:13--
YOU are part of the problem! Your mindset, that is. We're only allowed to use streets that you deem OK to travel on?? Idiot! What ever happened to probable cause or anything resembling it??! Now it's the LEOs doing what the hell they want, & what the hell are you going to do about it?! The bad apples know you're scared to get shot for no damned reason if need be, to further their agenda. Keep handing over your rights, & soon you won't have any!!! Maybe if you are held at gunpoint, you'll finally get the point.
12:13 the entire city is a drug area. Cops just looking to make a big arrest. Nothing more, nothing less.
The Police Officers are "not out of control" they have no control. The conduct and professionalism of a Police Dept. directly corresponds to their Supervision beginning from The Chief of Police DOWN the ladder to the Patrol Supervisors. When will these local Towns and Cities learn that imports of out of town "Police Chiefs" who know nothing of the geography, the people, an local culture are never successful in communities such as ours. Promote from within and SUPERVISE efficiently.
In Md. there is no law that states you even have to use a turn signal. I didn't believe it either until I looked it up.
I am no cop but know many some good and some bad I am sure. I am a white female and have been stopped by black cops one who had his gun out holding it behind me as he approached my vehicle, I don't have tinted windows so he could clearly see me because I had my window down, I sat calmly in my seat and waited for him to get to the window before I reached for my purse. I was not speeding but had a tail light out! So I guess I need to call my lawyer because I was a white person being profiled by a black cop! No I am not because I don't know what other circumstance may have been going on, maybe a crime just happened with a similar vehicle. Get over it, it's just a payday for people black or white. It's just like doctors getting sued all the time, you like to think people make mistakes on others but not on you but when it happens to you everyone sues everyone! If a thief breaks into my house and slips on the floor and breaks his ankle he can sue me! WTF!! People in this world are seriously messed up!
At GUNPOINT(!!) for not using a turn signal within a 100 ft?? Really?
12:13 is a closet Nazi. I'm pretty sure that Americans can (SHOULD be able to, anyway) drive down ANY road they want to without having the fear that the Gestapo will make up a reason (that's what I said--- make up a reason, since WHATEVER they say will have the full 100% support of the local ass-kissing State's Attorney. The cop could say he saw 200 lbs of coke on the roof of the car and even though there never was any cocaine within a mile, the State's Attorney would still justify and support the cop, even if he killed a citizen).
But --- all you cheering lemmings have said it's okay for the police to stop totally innocent --- TOTALLY INNOCENT -- citizens to LOOK for criminal activity, this kind of harassment is penny candy.
Please post the name of the streets we are not allowed to drive down without the permission of the Gestapo. And please, also tell the Gestapo that not every black person is a possible felon that you 'fraidy-cat cops have to pull guns on....
Also don't forget this very important FACT --- actions cops take just like this HAPPEN EVERY DAY. Most people know there is no sense in complaining -- your name (like mine) will get put on a list, your picture gets posted in the barracks for 'special attention', and like they've already told Joe, the next time you get stopped (no turn signal? tires touched the yellow line? doing 57 in a 55?) you may be killed for "resisting" or "moving too fast".
Whatever happens, bet your life the State's Attorney will say that the cop HAD to use 16 rounds to kill the citizen. The cop was "in fear".
Soon, with all the bullying, harassment, rapes, robberies, guns drawn on kids for traffic stops, murders and assaults by the police, will "we, the people" get to say "we were afraid" in order to justify putting a bullet in THEIR head?
I say "bullet" because all the guys I know only need ONE round to hit a target. Cops need every one they have.....and they STILL miss with 90% of their shots.
This cop must be pals with Parisano, Hitty, Fissel and Meinshine to be kept on the streets. (or however you spell their crooked ass names)
Everyone keeps posting about streets we "shouldnt" drive on in fear of being stopped...come on people you all know there are streets in Salisbury you wouldn't want your family riding/walking down in fear of being robbed or shot! Stop playing stupid, I have to ride by Delaware Avenue everyday on my way to work in Fruitland and boy there are some rough looking folks on the street corner every morning and afternoon, I certainly ride or walk there unless I had to. Pretending like there aren't areas where police will patrol is delusional on every commenter part. How about the Doverdale area, besides the rap video they made with their "fake" guns and then one of those same kids getting arrested for rape in a school....sure I am gonna drive around there! Hell you will get stopped there for driving while white because you are in a "black" section of town and must be looking to buy drugs or already have!!! Grow up people and open your eyes!! You people will be the first ones wanting to know where the cops were when your buddy gets shot or a stray bullet from a drive by hits your house!! Stop acting like this isn't a city where crime happens! Officers will patrol areas where there is more crime and has a history of drugs if that means they stop black people then I guess maybe they should be hanging out in a better area and with better people!
SU and Salisbury cops seem out of control here but the prosecutors and judges back them up it's like a circle of corruption.
This young man is either gonna kill someone or be shot....he needs to find another profession
Meienschein I believe is the correct spelling and don't forget Kolb as long as you're talking about crooked.
Cameras in a police car are an absolute vita tool, Wouldn’t you think when they check thier tires and lights and siren eact time they go on duty, they check the camera,,,DUHHHH must be intermittent problem wink wink
Joe:
Dig deeper, mainly back to when a few good officers were let go for "Locker Room Talk". They were also black balled by the current Chief and cannot get jobs as Officers again. Yet this POS Cop keeps his job time and time again.
They'd rather run good officers out of the department, and keep psychopaths. I hope the City is flat broke by the time the law suits are over.
3:00, boy did you miss the point.
"We, the people" are NOT under the COMMAND of the police, nor do they get to pull over and question, harass, or point guns at people for driving down any particular street in the nation.
And driving while black is NOT a crime, no matter how much you dislike black people.
And this particular cop is a lawsuit away from bankrupting the city.
Nazi "checkpoints", total surveillance of every electronic communication in the nation - e-mails, phone calls, texts, etc. --- EVERY ONE OF THEM!!), drones, government camera's taking your photograph every time you are in a public area and storing it forever, forced DNA samples and blood draws, secret arrests and trials (in the USA!!), warrantless searches (double !!) and on and on and on.
How much of this stuff do you think is enough? What do they have to do before YOU say "whoa!, what the hell do you think you are doing?!".
Or do you just shuffle along, eyes down, smiling and sayin' "yassa, massa" at everything being done?
We have a Constitution. And its worked very well for 200 years. But now, it's merely some old document stored in glass. And that's ALL it is anymore ---- every provision that supposedly limits the government and protects individual freedom has been reduced to talking points.
People like you have made that possible, because the short term effects please you and you cheer them on.
Try seeing the long term, bigger picture.
But, I suppose that would be akin to asking your dog to start speaking French.
Just keep cheering, even if you don't really understand (or want to know) what's REALLY going on in the land of the (not so much anymore) free.
That was Kolb and meienschein's doing with the chief taking it up a level, they can't afford to have any honest cops there.
Dig deeper and I bet those few good officers will tell you anything you want to know about anything and everything there.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Dig deeper and I bet those few good officers will tell you anything you want to know about anything and everything there.
September 30, 2014 at 6:15 PM
They don't have access to email?
Meienshein is too busy assaulting employees in the parking lot but Duncan turns her head when the golden boy is involved.No leadership at the top so people wonder why these things happen among the ranks. If she would stay in the office she may learn something.
Just waiting for the right time
Ireton and Dunkin should be included in the law suit as well.
This happened to me coming from elementary school on Westside one night on manoa blvd and I got an ticket for not stopping quick enough. This city police department needs diversity and a loyal mayor. We need to protest against his redevelopment of the lots so it doesn't happen residential isn't needed! Jobs are!!! Stop his madness we are going through an phase 2 of Barrie tilghmans terms!! Vote him out next election we don't need him!!!
Blame dunking and ireton for poor leadership.
You are so cool joe
I will agree with you guys about Kolb and Parisano and lets not forget about freaking Koerner!!......but Officer Hitty is one of the best and honest cops there at Salisbury. He went out of his way to help me when my dad was shot and even caught the scumbag who did it. He treated me with respect, where Officer's like Koerner looked at me with disgust because i am on welfare and dont have much money. I see him working with the kids at the Y, which to me tells me that he cares about about my community. I cant say that about Koerner, Kolb and Meinschein (or however you spell it).
Let's not forget to mention Officer Canton who is one of the biggest liars at that PD....and in my opinion is even worse than Officer Aita....
Caton is one of the best cops in Salisbury Pd!!!!! 9:43 good thing your opinion doesn't matter....
10:07, If Canton is the BEST officer at Salisbury, then how can you explain him being kicked out of the K9 unit because he couldnt control his dog from biting not 1, not 2 but 3 different people?.....and how about how he was then kicked out of the gang unit? Or what about the many lies he has told on the stand to protect his own ass........that doesnt sound like the BEST officer now does it.....what a freakin idiot!
Joe I want to thank you for bringing each of these lawsuits to the community's attention!
Weird you know so much about Caton yet you can't spell his name right. I'm not one hundred percent positive but I may smell some jealously. I'm also pretty sure that dog has bitten people
After him and also know he requested out of the gang unit. As for lies on the stand I would like to be presented proof before I will disagree with you there but for what I know of him he is well respected with his peers ands colleagues.
10:23 I don't think he was kicked out of the gang unit. You prob should get ur facts straight
Him n his partner got kicked out of the gang unit
He can't even spell the officers name right so you know he don't have his facts together!!!!!
How do you know so much about him by the way... Man crush or what?
The only way this town could regain any sense of normalcy for a small town is to get rid of the college.
Love how some of you profile all cops bc of the actions of one or two officers. Your no different then the cops your complaining about. Your profiling the uniform, badge and the job. Some of you act like there's no good cops.. I know I've had contact with a few most seem like good ppl that are doing the job for the right reasons.
Caton is a disrespectful coward who thinks he knows it all......i highly doubt that his so called "peers" respect him as 11:01 says....or was he/she referring to the freakin goon squad he hangs around with.....what a bunch of idiots
Joe you want a huge story do the Frank Savage story about the racism at the Worcester Sheriffs office
I'm beginning to wonder if this cop got his training from Wicomico County Deputy Howard Phillips.
Not only does she turn her head, she lies about it and punishes the officers who told the truth about the incident. What do you expect from the officers when you allow them to be assaulted by their own administration who then lie to cover it up?
Koerner couldn't lead his way out of a wet paper bag but can brown nose and nut hug with the best. Sadly thats all that matters there. Parisano is an incompetent douche w no people skills a history of harassment and has driven so many good officers out early
Someone from outside should investigate morale and the workplace environment with no one on 3rd floor involved at all
Mayor and Stevenson need to check the morale of their police officers. No one else does
It's sad when seasoned and once proud officers behind the badge are reduced to no longer trying to fix any problems but are content w lowering their heads and shaking them in disbelief because they know first no one will listen and foremost no one cares
This group of young men filing another lawsuit had better be watching their backs because Matt Macaroni will change the charging document and have them charged with obstruction and hindering. A simple traffic violation will become something much more serious. After all the attention in this case all three of them have great big targets on them now and they had better make dang sure they walk on the right side of the street because the least thing will get them arrested.
I don't understand why if you live in a neighborhood where college kids rent a house, that they can have lots and lots of kids hollaring, drinking and cursing and the police come and NO ONE does anything about it....but then they get stopped and they want to make big issues of it. IF THESE COLLEGE KIDS DON'T LIKE IT HERE.....LEAVE!!!
Believe me there are many neighborhoods and nice families that would be happy if that college was gone!!!!
If the college was gone you'd be eating a steady diet of government cheese and living in a van down by the river
Colleges kids need to remember they are only here for four years, residents and businesses are here their entire life, respect, politeness and accountability goes a long way and should be the standard a college student should demonstrate while being a guest of Salisbury.
11:22, While I agree with your comment, what does that have to do with this Post?
There is only one valid reason for denigrating all police officers: Their mission.
They do not serve and protect the American Public. They serve and protect their bosses.
They enforce unconstitutional statutory laws.
Statutes are not legal under the US Constitution.
We need to read and learn the basics of our Constitution.
Then we will understand why we all hate police so much. We hate statutory laws. They are the laws of an elite who have control over the masses. Statutes are designed to control our behavior. We are not free people.
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