'Bullies With Badges' (VIDEO/DOCS)
Four East Haven Police officers are indicted on 10 separate counts of federal criminal civil rights violations. U.S Attorney David Fein reminds the public that indictments are only allegations and all defendants are "innocent until proven guilty."
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Update at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 31
The FBI is asking those with information that may be relevant to the East Haven investigation to call 212-384-1000. Investigators have also have established an email address: EastHavenTips@ic.FBI.gov.
Update at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 25
When asked to comment on Tuesday's news about the indictment and arrest of four East Haven Police Department Officers, Chief of Police Leonard Gallo declined to comment.
He referred East Haven Patch to the East Haven Mayor's Office.
Update at 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 24
The federal grand jury's criminal probe into the East Haven Police Department is not over yet.
The four East Haven Police officers arrested early this morning for alleged civil rights violations — Dennis Spaulding, David Cari, Jason Zullo and Sgt. John Miller — were arraigned in Bridgeport Superior Court this afternoon.
But federal officials said today their investigation into the department continues — and they are encouraging anyone with information to come forward and share that information with the authorities.
"The investigation is ongoing," David B. Fein, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, told reporters at today's press conference in Bridgeport following the unsealing of the grand jury's indictment of the four men earlier today (the indictment is posted in the gallery that accompanies this article).
Fein said the federal investigation into the allegations of mistreatment and racial profiling of Latino residents by East Haven Police officers goes beyond individual officers who may have broken the law, but is about the department as a whole and thee for a "culture change" at North High Street headquarters.
"No one is above the law and no one is below the law," Fein said.
'Cancerous cadre'
The four East Haven Police officers arrested earlier this morning — known as "Miller's Boys" according to the endictment — "allegedly formed a cancerous cadre that routinely deprived East Haven residents of their civil rights," according to Janice K. Fedarcyk, assistant director-in-charge of the New York Office of the FBI.
All four officers worked the 4 p.m. to midnight shift, with Miller serving as their supervising officer.
“The public should not need protection from those sworn to protect and serve. In simple terms, these defendants behaved like bullies with badges," Fedarcyk said.
More Than 30 Incidents
According to allegations contained in the 10-count indictment, from approximately 2007 through 2011, Miller, Cari, Spaulding and Zullo, "conspired to injure, oppress, threaten, and intimidate various members of the East Haven community in violation of their Constitutional rights."
The indictment alleges more than 30 overt acts by the four defendants and others in furtherance of the conspiracy. The acts include:
• A July 2007 incident during which Miller and another officer used unreasonable force against a victim in the vicinity of the Saltonstall Parkway;
• A November 2008 incident during which Spaulding used excessive force against an individual in the parking lot of a Latino-owned restaurant and bar. Spaulding then arrested the individual under false pretenses to cover-up the assault, and prepared a false report to justify the false arrest;
• A January 2009 incident in the same parking lot during which Spaulding and Zullo arrested three individuals under false pretenses and with Miller and Cari present. Zullo then used excessive force against two of the individuals in the EHPD station, and Spaulding prepared a false report to justify the arrests;
• A February 2009 incident during which Spaulding, Cari and other officers illegally searched a vehicle parked outside of a Latino-owned grocery store. Inside the store, Cari and Spaulding, under Miller’s supervision, then arrested a religious leader, who is also an advocate for Latinos, on false pretenses. At Miller’s direction, Cari, Spaulding, Zullo and others conducted an illegal search of the back room of the store in an effort to unlawfully seize the store’s video recording equipment. In the days following the arrest, Cari drafted various false versions of an arrest report to cover up the false arrest of the religious leader. In the months following the incident, Spaulding engaged in behavior intended to intimidate the religious leader and others.
• A January 2010 incident during which Miller used excessive force against an individual in the vicinity of Thompson Avenue, and then reprimanded a fellow officer who witnessed the assault and reported it to a supervisory sergeant;
• Intimidation and harassment of East Haven Police Commissioners who were attempting to investigate the arrest of the religious leader and certain alleged misconduct involving Miller;
• Intimidation of EHPD personnel, including threatening statements about an EHPD officer who was believed to be cooperating in an investigation of EHPD.
The Charges
Each of the four defendants is charged with one count of conspiracy against rights, which carries a maximum term of imprisonment of 10 years and a fine of up to $250,000.
Miller, Spaulding and Zullo are also charged with one count of use of unreasonable force by a law enforcement officer, which carries a maximum term of imprisonment of 10 years and a fine of up to $250,000.
Additionally, Spaulding is charged with two counts and Cari with one count of deprivation of rights for making arrests without probable cause. Each of these counts carries a maximum term of imprisonment of one year and a fine of up to $100,000.
Finally, Spaulding is charged with two counts and Cari with one count of obstruction of a federal investigation for preparing false reports to justify the false arrests. Each of these counts carries a maximum term of imprisonment of 20 years and a fine of up to $250,000.
A full list of the charges and their potential penalties is posted in the gallery that accompanies this article.
Innocent Until Proven Guilty
Fein noted, however, that unlike the findings of the U. S. Department of Justice's civil investigation — which completed its investigation and issued its letter of findings that East Haven Police officers engaged in racial profiling — the grand jury's indictment is not evidence of guilt.
Charges are only allegations, he said, and each defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
The indictment was returned under seal on Jan. 18. The case has been assigned to Chief United States District Judge Alvin W. Thompson in Hartford.
Officials said individuals with information that may be helpful to the investigation can call the FBI at 212-384-5000.
East Haven Patch will continue to update this story as more information becomes available. Video from the press conference will be posted later today.
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Updated at 9:10 a.m.
The four East Haven Police Officers arrested this morning by the FBI have been charged by grand jury investigating allegations of mistreatment and police brutality against Latino residents with 10 separate counts of federal criminal civil rights offenses. (see unsealed Grand Jury indictment document posted in the gallery that accompanies this article).
The charges against East Haven Police Officers Dennis Spaulding, David Cari, Jason Zullo and Sgt. John Miller include:
- Conspiracy Against Rights
- Deprivation of Rights: Unreasonable Force (three counts)
- Deprivation of Rights: False Arrest (three counts)
- Obstruction: False Report (three counts)
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Updated at 8:40 a.m.
U.S. Attorney David B. Fein, Assistant Attorney General Thomas E. Perez of the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division, and Janice K. Fedarcyk, Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Office of the FBI, will hold a press conference this morning at the U.S. Attorney's Office in Bridgeport to discuss the unsealing of an indictment charging four East Haven Police officers with federal civil rights offenses.
Additionally, the four police officers who were arrested earlier today are scheduled to appear this afternoon before U.S. Magistrate Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons in Bridgeport federal court, which is located at 915 Lafayette Blvd., the U.S. Attorney's Office reports.
East Haven Patch will be at this morning's press conference in Bridgeport, and will be providing updates via our Twitter and Facebook pages.
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Original Story (Tuesday at 7:50am)
Four East Haven Police officers were arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation early this morning in relation to the federal grand jury investigation into allegations of racial profiling and police brutality against Latino residents, according to a New Haven Register report.
East Haven Police Officers Dennis Spaulding, David Cari, Jason Zullo and Sgt. John Miller were arrested.
The Register reported that Miller, the head of East Haven Police officers union Local 1662, and Cari, part of the department's recently reinstated K-9 unit, were arrested at police headquarters on North High Street.
East Haven Patch will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.
Richard Poulton
8:10 am on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
To those all ready to slam these officers, to say "I told you so", bad cops, and all that stuff, I ask just one thing. Remember "Innocent until proven guilty". Federal Grand juries come out with all sorts of charges, most in these cases are perjury to a grand jury for telling different stories over a span of time, for one will say something one way one time, then say it differently when ask again. After all this time they had to come out with something. Again, remember, a trial will either convict or not. At that time you can write what you want. And on a side note; Chief Gallo not arrested.
Luigi (Jan 18th 2011) the original
8:32 am on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Richard, I wonder how long you expected to have to wait for the "shillery" to begin. I was certain it'd be no more than 10 minutes and I was right almost to the minute. Watch now, the onslaught of rhetoric about to unfold !!!
Only wish I could make book in Vagas.
Pete Brennan
10:14 pm on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Well said Rich.
ASmith
8:22 am on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
FIRE GALLO NOW! The buck stops at the top. He is a lousy chief and never did his job right. When the cops in Madison got in trouble, they got a new chief. We need a
new chief to clean up the mess in this department. I sure this is just the beginin. More muck to rise to the surface. THE ROT is at the top. Mr. Richard take off the rose colored glasses. Seems like you been told some fairy tale. Gallo sure is good at spreadin fairy tales. Maybe he and his golfin buddy are next.
Richard Poulton
8:39 am on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Where in my comments do I mention anything in relation to what you are telling me what I have been told. Read it again and tell me I am wrong. What I said, and I will write it again so you can take off the blinders, is that everyone, including you, are innocent until proven guilty. But in your case its the other way around.
Richard Poulton
8:31 am on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Just one more thing I forgot to mention. For those who don't know how a "grand jury" operates, it is comprised of from 16 to 23 citizens. They hear evidence from a Federal US Attorney who puts on "his" witnesses only. The person(s) subject to investigation can not have his attorney represent him/her, can not cross examine any witness(s), can not present any evidence, basically can do nothing but sit there, but most of the time information is presented without any protential defendent present. They are fact finding investigations totally one sided and in many cases when taken to trial indictments are over turned.
respuits
11:15 am on Monday, January 30, 2012
So are you saying this portion of the judicial system is flawed?
Captain Blood
8:31 am on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Chief Gallo is the one who took this Dept down, And Mayor Maturo brought him back.
There is more to this then we can see.
The thing that Mayor April did wrong was not to fire this incompetent Chief.
He has taken our Town down.
Suzanne Youle-wardle
10:17 pm on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Just when you think things can not get any worse you hear the mayor say to a New York media " I don't know I think I might go home and have tacos, we'll see." when asked about how he feels about EHPD situation. Of all the things he could have said, I almost fell out of the chair laughing. Vindication should certainly be Aprils as all of this has come out. Hey Joe while your having your tacos maybe you could ask Co-Conspiritor #1 how he is doing, hint Gallo.
Captain Blood
8:53 am on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Richard,
You miss the whole point with this.
Our Town should not even be is this position,
Defending our Police,
Its all about this Chief, and about this Mayor who thinks everything is fine by keeping him in his job.
This Town needs to move to a better place.
There is some good personal in the Dept and now they need to live with this over there heads.
Its a dam shame that we got this far.
Lise Cavallaro
8:56 am on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
I agree with Richard, innocent until proven guilty. What about one of the accusers that has already changed his story? There IS a lot more to this story. Let's support our town and the EHPD. The NH Register is going to be full of annoying, incompetent, ignorant comments. Let's prove that EH is better than that and not fill this thread with them.
Luigi (Jan 18th 2011) the original
9:09 am on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Good Luck with that!!
Lise Cavallaro
9:40 am on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
I know most won't comply, Luigi, but at least I have class.
Captain Blood
9:19 am on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Lise you are like Richard,
Our Town should not even be in this place.
The Chief, and this Mayor thinks everything is fine.
But you, Richard and the rest of us in Town have to live with this.
Innocent or Guilty we will all pay the price.
Yes you are right EH is a better place just think how better it would be if Gallo never came to Town, Stop and think of that.
Lise Cavallaro
9:39 am on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Captain Blood - I am not like anyone. I'm sick and tired of hearing and reading derogatory, ignorant comments about the people in EH. Stop and think about that.. We all pay the price for a lot of things. Maybe we will have to live with it, but what makes you think other towns are different? What about when Madison's police dept. was all over the news a few years ago?
Pat
9:21 am on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
The mayor of New Haven should have been arrested also. DeStefano is as much responsible for this mess as Gallo. Mainship hides behind the collar. It makes me sick!
Captain Blood
9:26 am on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Pat you seem to be in the wrong Town,
This is about EH
Captain Blood
9:54 am on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
One day Lise you and I need to stop and have a cup of coffee and talk about how nice are Town use to be before Gallo came here.
Yes Madison was in the news about the Police Dept and they fixed it. The chief was let go.
Sorry to say that this issue has divided a Town, Put undo pressure on a Mayor from a Chief who number one, lives in other Town, number two can not seem to run his Dept. and number three keeps us in the news.
We are better then that as you have said.
respuits
10:10 am on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Spaulding was bullied in growing up, one case I remember he was made to eat grass...grass from the lawn...lol....It is no wonder when he became a police officer his palines got huge, he pulled over those that bullied him and took revenge. I can see a boy of his stature, being picked on, not socially apt, I can see how he wuld be easily persuaded by a tough guy cop miller and act like a bully. way to go dennis....You always were and always will be a little coward.
Lance Coughlin
10:36 am on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Way to completely destroy a police department Lenny, Nice job. You too Mayor Joe.
Pete Brennan
10:19 pm on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Were you a part of it Lance?????? Just saying.
respuits
11:12 am on Monday, January 30, 2012
Brennan answer your own question...just saying.
Richard Poulton
10:44 am on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Morning Lance. Not getting into the Mayor or Gallo issue, but did you read the indictment? Do you see any holes?
James
11:35 am on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Joe says he stands behind the police department Does the mean he does not care if you are treated unfairly by a few certain officers unless you live in the correct part of town or you have the correct political connections . It should not mater your race neighborhood last name all the people of East Haven deserve fair and honest treatment not just a chosen few
Robert D.Hoff
11:46 am on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Mayoral candidate and now current Mayor Maturo told us during the Mayoral debate that the ongoing investigation did not involve criminal charges against anyone from the police department.
What’s even more amazing is one of the first actions taken by the new Administration was to reappoint Chief Gallo back to his position in active standing when the prior administration had taken the proper action and put him on leave. I find this sad as during the time that the four officers who were arrested committed their actions that Chief Gallo was in charge and overseeing the department and the actions of these officers.
Let’s not also forget that the new town attorney appointed by Mayor Maturo happens to be a “Zullo”
In my opinion the current Mayor misled the voters in order to get elected by concealing the truth and took the wrong course of action by reinstating Chief Gallo when the prior Democratic administration had taken the right course of action and was forthcoming with the truth and working in the best interest of the residents of East Haven.
This then begs the question whose best interest is the current administration working for?
I would just like to add that the current administration has stated that I am a critic of the administration.
I think by the course of action this investigation and subsequent arrests have taken that we all need to be very critical of this new administration based on prior actions that have shown its true color.
James
12:10 pm on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Also I recommend that every one read the the the full report in the NY News
seems the officers were all on the midnight shift with little or no supervision who was supposed to be watching?
as the Chief was probably home sleeping. I hope this case does not drag on forever
so the guilty can be fired or go to jail if warranted. and once more we can be proud of our police officers.
Ivanna D. Truth
5:33 pm on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
These officers were assigned to the 4-midnight shift . There supervision usually consisted of 1 or 2 sergeants and a Lieutenant.
Jess
12:45 pm on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
I agree with innocent until proven guilty, although I have unfortunately witnessed Spaulding arresting a friend of mine with unreasonable force, beyond a doubt it was the worst day of my life. I made a complaint, talked with a detective and of course just like I had assumed, nothing came of it. I hope this will make certain officers think twice before doing something that shouldn't be done.
Don Charles
1:30 pm on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Jess, maybe what you witnessed as "unreasonable force" was necessary force.
Yes some officers go overboard but many times force is needed.
Tying the hands of the police is what the left wing loves and crime runs out of control.
Just look at New Haven, they tied the policemen's hands and now they are what, the highest city in Murders in the USA.
Wow what an honor!!
Pete Brennan
10:24 pm on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
When you make a complaint against a PO, you don't talk to a Det. Thats not how it goes. Try again.
respuits
11:10 am on Monday, January 30, 2012
If you make a complaint about a police officer to a detective he should facilitate "how it works" to the complainent. Unless you get a "bully behind a badge" detective . he would tell you to "try again"
Richard Poulton
1:02 pm on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Jess, sorry about what you witnessed and what your friend went through. But if your attempt at making a complaint was stoned walled there were other avenues you should have taken, states attorney's office, state police, or directly to chief with an attorney. As to my remarks about innocent until proven otherwise, I, in my career in law enforcement have had complaints made to I.A. about an action I took which later proved to be totally false/unfounded. The I.A. in NH during my time was un-relenting in their investigations. If one was wrong you were hung out to dry. But, if innocent they were with you all the way. Right now we are only reading one side of the story, a story no doubt that was rehearsed over and over with the help of the law students. Let the trial prove the facts, not this or any other media outlet.
Ivanna D. Truth
5:37 pm on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
States Attorney? Do you mean the one that said Cari did nothing wrong lying in a a report which was proven with video tape? 3 offficers searching a computer room without a warrant to get video surveillence? That states attorney?
Sorry Richard, but some of us have seen and been subject to this punks. Most of the people who are defending them have no clue as to what was going on. And as shown with the computer records, a few of these guys weren't to bright as to their actions.
Don Charles
1:29 pm on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
We all know why this happened it was a simple reason....
Fast and Furious Holden and his partner Atty perez . They want this to be a major story so they will continue to get the votes for their incompetent President.
HOLDER LIED AND PEOPLE DIED, Fast and Furious.
Richard Poulton
1:47 pm on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Don, this would be a great side-bar story if someone in the media was interested in doing the research or had the guts to do such a story. Check of A.A.G. Thomas Perez in his refusal to conduct an investigation of the New Black Panthers and their actions during the 2008 presidential voting in PA. When he ordered attorneys to stop taking complaints from non-minorities. When he transered attorney's out of his office for challenging him when white complaints were not followed thru. Plenty of history out there if anyone is interested in learning about this so called protector of our civil rights.
patriot76
1:30 pm on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
respect the police and they will respect you. if they pull you over and your innocent you have nothing to fear. i have been stopped many times and questioned and let go. they are just trying to see whos hanging around and what your intentions are. i've seen many people get defensive when questioned and it makes the cops suspicious, so they will keep questioning you till they are satisfied. THATS THEY'RE JOB.
Don Charles
1:34 pm on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
"Zullo" What the hell does that mean. Are you being racist against a particular ethnic group. Sure sounds that way to me Robert D Hoff whoever the hell you are with your photo sitting there with your suit and tie. Supposedly a big man?
ASmith
8:25 pm on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
One of the officers arrested is a named zullo. he is a related to the new town attorney.
I think that is what Mr. Hoff was a referin to. Remember Mr. Hoff supported the lady.
She was of Italian extraction. I doubt he was a pickin on that ethnic group.
CitizenVoice
12:30 am on Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Well that was a well-informed comment.
Captain Blood
3:40 pm on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
I want to know where was the Chief " Gallo " when this was going on.
Mayor Maturo needs to take a hard long look at his Dept.
His choice of Gallo for Chief destroyed a fine EHPD, and he put him back on duty
Before this came down.
ASmith
8:02 pm on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Did any of you folks give ole Joe a gift card to Taco Bell for Christmas? I googled this
thing and browsed all the tv news and newspaper stories. Check out www.wpix.com.
Amazin. Our mayor told this here fella that he was a going to help out the hispanic
people by havin tacos for dinner. Not a lie. It's right there on the website. I am still
readin the rest of the online storys. Wonder what else the honorable tenant in town hall has said today that makes us all look like a bunch of donkeys. There are so many news sites coverin this. Statewide, regional, national news. Sombody better
put ole joe in the closet for a few months. Isnt the anniversary of that there ship the
titantic comin up?
Rosie
8:45 pm on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
That is hysterical!!!
By the way, your "accent" slipped a bit...guess it is hard to keep track of the c**p you write!
Dave Hausler
8:47 pm on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
The same comments were reprinted by the Courant, referencing the WPIX interview. This is our highest town official, on the record with a reporter. Unacceptable behavior under any circumstances, but especially today.
When our police officers face federal charges for racial discrimination, our mayor should know better than to make such a "flippant" comment to the press, regardless of how many interviews he has given on the subject today. East Haven deserves a leader with the integrity to provide a strong example to our troubled police department, not the wrong example.
http://www.courant.com/community/east-haven/hc-east-haven-mayor-tacos-0125-20120124,0,5054089.story
donna
8:26 pm on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Miller doesn't. Know the law, and Spaulding payback is a bitch!
Joanne
9:33 pm on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
This mayor is a joke. I couldn't believe my ears when I heard his taco comment.
OMG....someone needs to tell him to just be quiet. What a cavone!
sam
11:28 pm on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Agreed!
CitizenVoice
12:38 am on Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Oh, didn't he make you proud to be from East Haven? After I finished laughing hysterically at that interview, it occurred to me how degrading it was for the town. If anyone has any doubts about the mismanagment of the PD or any other area of this administration, you need to look no further than that interview.
RB
2:55 pm on Wednesday, January 25, 2012
The good mayor you all elected just punched East Haven in the eye. Time for impeachment.
Richard Poulton
6:01 pm on Wednesday, January 25, 2012
And your ending comment remark isn't racist!
ASmith
11:27 pm on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Ok the foot in mouth jes keeps goin on. Just watched news-channel 3. Ole Joes excuse for his comment " the reporter asked me a bad question". The question the reporter asked em "what will you do for the latino community tonight?" Golly gee that there is a bad question to ask a mayor of a town that jes had 4 cops taken away by the FBI for tageting latinos. What question did he want that there reporter to ask em?
How's your golf game? Thinks the current town hall tenant needs to stop talkin. He jes is makin it worse. Whats he gonna say when they subpeona him for the trials?
Rose
12:32 am on Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Did anyone watch the "live" report today from the FBI, it seems they have evidence of these officers trying to arrest the person who video taped the incident without cause, to retrieve the video tape to destroy evidence. Oh yes, it was mentioned that these officers were involved in trying to manipulate and obstruct the investigation. Also I believe I heard they were using intimidating actions towards both witnesses and their fellow police officers to hide or destroy evidence. Seems the FBI has collected a lot of evidence and these charges were not made lightly. Unfortunately, these four officers will now be what some feel is representative of our East Haven Police Department and that is unfair to all our police officers who do their jobs correctly and honorably. But, this type of behavior, especially from the people who we trust to protect us can not be tolerated. Justice will be served, but we must all remember they are only a few bad apples who represent a group of many good people.
Kevin Cavallaro
1:08 am on Wednesday, January 25, 2012
The only group of people that are being harrassed,Discriminated against and treated unfairly are the police officers Who were doing their jobs to protect the people of East Haven from criminals.
Rose
4:55 pm on Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Kevin, you are obviously one of the poor ignorant people who we good citizens of East Haven have to deal with. The only comment I will leave you with is once again, justice will prevail. Oh and yes have a nice day.
thomas
11:57 am on Wednesday, January 25, 2012
you christians have a tall order to keep the heathen out of your town take a stand character over work ethic, go back to the old country sponges.
Miranda Brooke Rhyne
2:09 pm on Wednesday, January 25, 2012
surprise, surprise but there are a lot of good cops out there it's these scumb's bag's that give's the hard working cop's a bad name it take's one bad apple to spoil the basket
Noneya
2:28 pm on Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Can someone please tell me what towns to STAY OUT OF IN CT i mean besides EAST HAVEN and I guess Madison???? I wouldn't want to be beat up by an officer sprinkled with drugs and then arrested just for asking for directions...
Noneya
2:30 pm on Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Im serious though I don't want to walk into racist towns or high criminal activity towns ...some one ....any one..
RB
2:49 pm on Wednesday, January 25, 2012
It's really quite simple: Don't drive anything unregistered, uninsured, defective equipment, loud radios & exhaust, dark tinted windows, silly blue headlights. Tricked out Japanese cars. Blend in with the rest of us and you won't have any problems. Drive correctly and abide the laws.
Lance Coughlin
3:19 pm on Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Pete I arrested more felons In 3 months than you did in 25 years.
Ivanna D. Truth
6:29 pm on Wednesday, January 25, 2012
But who drank more coffee ?
Richard Poulton
6:13 pm on Wednesday, January 25, 2012
My recommendation and mine alone. To the officers of the EHPD. Remember what your oath was? Do your job with dignity and always be professional. If you see a violation of any law, do what you were sworn to do, but always with respect towards who you are dealing with, and hopefully that will be returned. Remember, you are not compelled to issue an infraction (motor vehicle) citation. BUT, if circumstance call for one, do it with documention. If probable cause is there by statutory authority then do your job. Just remember, document everything. If you are called out for a "stop" because of race, justify the stop, no more no less. I can remember having a driver yell at me for stopping him for a blown red light telling me to go "catch a
real criminal" and telling him I will do just that after giving him his ticket, but always with a smile. Just remember your training. You can't go wrong.
Kevin Cavallaro
7:04 pm on Wednesday, January 25, 2012
@ Rose no last name afraid to tell us who you are,There are a lot of us as you call us Poor Ignorant people who are not afraid to voice our opinions,There are some people who still care about this town and are tired of it being dragged through the mud,Your threat to deal with us does not scare us one bit.
Rose
7:34 pm on Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Obviously Kevin you do not understand the context of the English language, "I have to deal with" is not a threat, it is an unfortunate fact of having to read the comments you have left all over the internet.
rocco
11:26 pm on Wednesday, January 25, 2012
GALLO WAS NO GOOD IN NEW HAVEN! ASK ANY NEW-HAVEN COP ! WAS A DOG CACHER ! HE WRECKED THE WHOLE POLICE DEPT IN EAST-HAVEN ! NOTHING BUT A DRUNK AND A LIAR , ONLY ONE CHIEF THAT WAS DUKE PASCARELLA ! GALLO COULDNT SHINE HIS SHOES ! YOU MESSED UP JOE !!!!
OrangeCountyCalifornia
9:28 pm on Thursday, January 26, 2012
Speaking as someone who's been subjected to reverse bigotry by Hispanics in the workplace on three separate occasions, I say the ones who took offense to his comments need to stop being so thin-skinned. Hispanics discriminate and make racist comments about whites and Asians all the time. Being sensitive and thin-skinned over minor slights like this is what makes Hispanics racist against whites and Asians. Here in Los Angeles, an Anglo fan of the San Francisco Giants had his brains bashed in by racist Mexican-American Dodgers fans who were also gangbangers and he will be disabled for life just because he wore the wrong jersey to the game, aka, the wrong colors. Racist Hispanics were posting in the L.A. Times website saying "that gringo got what he deserved." However it's Hispanics who play the race card everytime they feel slighted.