Thug of the Week - When are we going to "Network"?

Click the vcr play button and be prepared to scream! Think repeat offenders.

Howard Beale is a fictional character from the movie Network. He coined a phrase that, I think, needs to be said by every law abiding citizen in Shelby County. I want you to stand up, and go to the window right now . . .

Aw, he's just an old drunk. I guess I've heard that a thousand times. Why are y'all picking on him, he just likes to drink a little, and he probably has a mental condition too! Well, that may be true, but who doesn't have mental issues? The real question is this - when do we start caring about the citizens who try to do the right thing? When do we say enough is enough? This weeks thug is just ANOTHER poster-(person) for what's wrong with our "Injustice System." Bobby Evans rni# 16838 is approximately 52 years old. Over the past twenty five years, Bobby has visited our jail 106 times for the following offenses. He has been arrested numerous times on many of them, and once again we are left asking, what the heck are the judges thinking? why don't they throw the book at this guy every time he comes to jail? It's very clear that he will never be a contributing citizen, unless you take the perspective that he stimulates the economy by committing crimes. Bobby gets arrested over-and-over, yet he still gets back out to wreak havoc on the citizens of Memphis and Shelby County. Here is the list of charges for which Bobby has been arrested:
AGGRAVATED RAPE
AGGRAVATED ROBBERY
ASSAULT
ASSAULT & BATTERY
ASSAULT MISDEMEANOR
ASSAULT-BODILY HARM
ASSAULT-THREAT BODILY HARM
BURGLARY
CARRYING PISTOL/DANGEROUS WEAPON
CRIMINAL TRESPASS
DISORDERLY CONDUCT
DISTURBANCE OF PEACE
DRIVING U/INFLUENCE INTOX/DRUGS
EVADING ARREST
FAIL TO APPEAR FOR BOOKING/PROCESS
FRAUDULENT USE OF DRIVER LICENSE
INDECENT EXPOSURE
LEAVE SCENE OF ACCIDENT INV INJURY
MALICIOUS MISCHIEF
OPEN AND NOTORIOUS PUBLIC LEWDNESS
PETIT LARCENY
POSS/MFG SAWED-OFF SHOTGUN/RIFLE
PUBLIC INTOXICATION
PURCH/REC IMITATION CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
PURCHASING AN IMITATION CONTROL SUBSTANCE
RECKLESS DRIVING
REFUSAL TO SUBMIT TO BAC TEST
SEL/DEL/DIST IMITATION CONTROL SUBSTANCE
SHOPLIFTING M
THEFT OF MERCHANDISE $500 OR LESS
THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
THEFT OF PROPERTY OVER $500
UNLAWFUL POSS CONTROL SUBSTANCE
UNLAWFUL POSS WEAPON-PUBLIC PLACE
VANDALISM $500 OR LESS
VANDALISM OVER $500
VIOLATION OF PAROLE
VIOLATION OF PROBATION M

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For Whom the "Bell" Tolls It's Thug of the Week

click to enlarge This week the "Bell" is Andrew Bell and he "rings in" with 104 visits to the Shelby County Cross-bar Hotel. Andrew has an astounding record. He will be 30 this September, which means he has only been eligible to check into the county facilities for adults for the past twelve years. During that time, he has averaged 8.666 times (note - stopped at the third decimal on purpose) Andrew must be plying his trade elsewhere now, because he hasn't been arrested since February, twice this year, but none since February. Maybe Andrew has opened his own parking garage or something close to that. I say that because the last time he was arrested, it was for leasing parking spaces at a parking lot, yep, he didn't own. However, I will say, in his defense, after telling the undercover officer that it cost $7.00 to park, he gave the officer a discount, when the officer said all he had was a five. I think the affidavit says "this here is the five dollar parking spot." So, he is certainly one who understands capitalism, he just doesn't quite get the "investment" side of it. As is the case with most of these "thugs", Andrews rap sheet runs the gambit. He has been charged with the occasional burglary, aggravated robbery,robbery,sexual assault, assault, drugs,etc., but mostly he as been charged with trespassing, public drunkeness, disordely conduct, and finally a charge of which I'm sure he is not guilty - CRIMINAL IMPERSONATION. If ever there were a criminal, he is one. He is NOT impersonating one! Arrest Affidavit For Andrew's 104th arrest he received a sentence of 2 days in jail: Oh, does that bother you? You might look at the 5 pages of charges and dispositions on him at: Andrew's RNI number (a number that is linked to his fingerprints) is 239205

Here's a link to the JSSI website to lookup Criminal records.

Thug of the Week - It was a Kodak Moment

That durn Percy Edwards. He's back. Percy was thug of the week a few months ago, when he bravely rode his wheelchair up into a Mapco and attempted to relieve them of a case of beer. I don't know if his battery ran low, or if he was having to motor by hand, but he got busted and went to jail. Percy is back in jail now, his 101st visit to jail, because he just had to have one of those little $12.00 Kodak cameras. I guess you could say, after he stuffed it underneath his leg, he had a "Kodak moment."

I checked a few of the affidavits on Percy to see what kind of stuff he has been up to and I found he apparently has an affinity for the disposable Kodak cameras. Now, I'm wondering if there's something in there he can use to get high, or is he just a camera buff? I did a google search and found a blog where someone said a kid had been caught licking the film to get high. Then I saw a bunch of comments saying there is nothing in the camera that will do that. Oh well, I guess he just likes to take pictures.

I'm wondering when a judge will take note of our weekly thugs and do something. Percy has been arrested 4 times this year (which puts him on track for a total of 8),7 times last year, 12 times the year before, and on.` It wouldn't hurt my feelings if some of you citizens started rattling cages over this.

Here's a look at some interesting screen shots involving our TOTW for your edification and enjoyment:

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Maybe Percy wanted the Kodak so he could teach the jailers how to take a picture! Notice he appears to have escaped in the profile shot! I guess someone needs to go to remedial picture taking school. Lemme see, do they have to be in front of that little X on the wall?


To see more of the jailers expert photographic capabilities, check out this previous blog on the subject

Here We Go Again lies, damn lies, and statistics.

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Mark Twain, Benjamin Disraeli and a few others have been credited with the famous utterance - "There are three types of lies - lies, damn lies, and statistics." Whoever said it, they pretty much nailed it. Another way of saying it is, "figures don't lie, liars figure." I bring this up only because of the latest crime reports regarding Memphis. Now, I'm not going to sit here and try to make the case that Memphis, TN is the safest city in the world, but. . . how about a little accuracy. There is no need to make it worse than it is.

I read the story in today's newspaper, which said Memphis is the 2nd most dangerous city in America, and I knew that number could not be correct. I knew that because I knew the crime rate had fallen last year, and I knew the numbers from last year. It turns out that Memphis (the city only) is ranked at number 8. The metro area, which includes several counties in Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee is ranked second. That's a horse of a different color. You can't blame the MPD for crime in other jurisdictions. As a matter of fact, I think the rise in crime in the outlying areas, may well be the fault of the aggressive policing by the MPD. Ask almost any police chief who operates within a 50 mile radius of Memphis and they will tell you Blue Crush has sent the criminals their way.

My prediction is that Memphis will get safer as we move forward. I think the advent of such programs as Blue Crush, CyberWatch and the things we are developing at the Real Time Crime Center will force the crime rate down. I made the prediction that crime would fall when I first learned director Godwin had gone to New York to see their RTCC. Some might think otherwise, but I believe our RTCC is actually better.

CyberWatch is informing the public as to the crime near them, and it provides an easy way for the citizens to send tips in on the criminal activity near them. At the RTCC, we are "reverse engineering" arrests, particularly those of burglars. An analysis of data has shown that most burglars commit their crimes within a 1.5 mile radius of where they live. So, we are developing web-based tools that allow the officers to look for people who have been arrested for burglary, or any crime, or who are on probation/parole, or are a sex offender, or are out on bond, etc. This tool will give the officer a ready-made suspect list. This is just one example of some of the things we are doing that will result in us making more arrests.

We will also be deploying LPR (license plate reader) cameras all around the city and installed in police cars. These cameras will read the license numbers on cars and capture the location, date and time. We will cross-reference the license number with multiple databases such as, sex offenders, gangsters, warrants, stolen cars, etc. Additionally, we will be deploying gunshot detection cameras for the purpose of, well you know.... I believe officers will be making a lot more arrests and crime in Memphis will continue to go down, while the crime in surrounding areas will go up. Fugitives will be moving out of town, and that means they will be plying their trade where they live.

We will soon be offering a website where citizens and businesses can register their ip based cameras. The RTCC will be able to pull any of these cameras up a view what is happening. When a call comes in to dispatch, we will be able to check a database of cameras to see if we have any that are in close proximity. If we do, the RTCC staff will be able to channel that video and/or snapshots to the officers in the field.

Needless to say, life is good for a guy who enjoys designing systems and putting things together that help the community.

Desperado, You've been out wreaking havoc . . . . Thug of the Week

I usually try to look at this thuggery from a lighter perspective. This week's thug is a little different though. When I saw the charges this guy has had, it bothered me that this guy is even alive. Joseph Haley rni#24708 has been booked into the county jail 133 times. Many of his charges are just misdemeanors, but he has also been arrested and convicted of crimes like aggravated kidnapping, rape of a child, robbery,grand larceny, petit larceny, etc. Fortunately, he is in jail, and will probably be there a while.

According to wikipedia a desperado is a person who cannot wait for something to happen, and sometimes may resort to violent or reckless actions.
See also: Desperados ,Highwayman , Outlaw,Stock character, Villain. Somehow those words are too soft. Thug doesn't really do it either. Social Misfit, nah that doesn't quite get it either. I guess I'll have to leave it to your imagination to come up with the proper terminology.....

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Here's Joseph Haley's list of alias names for those who may care:

SMITH, DAVID
STIFOLTER, RICK
STIFOLTER, RICHARD
HAYLEY, JOSEPH
MILLER, DANNY
HALEY, JOHN
HAILEY, JOE
HALEY, JOEY
HALEY, JOSEPH
DOE, JOHN
YOUNG, JOHN
HADLEY, JOSEPH

He's even used the name of one of our, now retired, deputy Sheriffs, Joey Hadley!

Thug of the Week - Mr Beer Undelivery Man

Some folks just love beer. You know, it's not just for breakfast anymore. And so it goes with this week's thug. This week, we put, or should I say, Kenny Edwards, has put himself in the spotlight with his 129 bookings in the Shelby County jail.

Kenny has been arrested over 50 times at one location - Chelsea and Thomas - at the Mapco. Kenny is like the un-delivery man. He goes in and attempts to remove the beer, without paying. Now, before you softies start crying those apple-sized tears, you might want to know that Kenny has also been charged with real crimes in the past. He has had four cases in criminal court:

CR Charges 4 -
Charge Disposition date Dispcode
AGGRAVATED BURGLARY 03/16/1999 GP
ROBBERY 04/16/1996 GP
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT 08/03/1987
AGGRAVATED ARSON 11/08/2001

Most of the other charges were for assault, stealing, trespassing, etc. Kenny just doesn't get it, but he keeps trying. I guess there's something to be said for persistence.

I just wish our judges were as persistent as Kenny. Maybe he would be in prison for the rest of his life, instead of terrorizing the clerks at the Mapco.

Thug of the Week - Here's to you Kenny Edwards - Mr beer UNdelivery man!

You asked for it, You got it!

I've had many requests to see the names of the top 100 "Thugs", so I've created some images of the list. This group represents over 18,000 arrests and so without further adieu, I present to you the masters of thuggery:

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Thug of the Week - 5-8-2008 Makes You Want to Yell like Tarzan!

Click to Enlarge Clarence Barber, RNI# 42884, is one of the 10 most arrested in Shelby County, coming in with 175 arrests. Five of those arrests have occured this year.

Once again, we have a thug who has been charged with almost every crime, but murder. His more serious crimes are:
VANDALISM $1000.00-$10000.00 06/16/2005 11/08/2006 GR
VANDALISM $1000.00-$10000.00 06/16/2005 06/08/2006 GR
VANDALISM $1000.00-$10000.00 06/16/2005 06/22/2005 GP
THEFT OF PROPERTY OVER $500 09/12/1996 02/11/1997 GP
MANUF/DEL/SELL CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE 09/05/1995 11/17/1995 GP
AGGRAVATED BURGLARY 03/09/1993 05/07/1993 GP
MANUF/DEL/SELL CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE 06/23/1990 11/16/1990 GP
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT 08/28/2001 04/16/2002 GP
POSS DEADLY WEAPON W/I COMMIT CRIME 08/28/2001 04/16/2002 GP
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT 08/28/2001 04/16/2002 GP
RESISTING OFFICIAL DETENTION 08/28/2001 04/16/2002 GP
THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS 08/28/2001 04/16/2002 NP
THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS 08/28/2001 04/16/2002 GP

Then there is the usual litany of criminal trespass, shoplifting, theft under $500.00 etc. It appears Clarence has gone from attempting to rob,assault, burglarize and sell drugs, to being a more "common criminal". I think Clarence understands that the more serious crimes carry more time, and he also correctly assumes the courts will just slap his hands. I really hope some judges are reading this blog.... This week, we also are taking time to honor another rising star. When I was a kid, I used to watch Tarzan, every Saturday. I guess baby's momma did too. She knew it was going to be a jungle out there! I wonder if this Tarzan can do that yell thingy? Tarzan Foster is a "rising star" in thugdom. Tarzan, aka Tyrone, has been arrested 84 times, but only once this year. He is currently in jail for Criminal Trespass.
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Sorry, I couldn't resist!
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It's Thug-o-rama

The top 100 repeat offenders (currently in jail) account for 3014 arrests.
If you factor 500.00 per arrests they have cost the taxpayers over 1.5 million
dollars - 1,507.000

This week we actually have three (recently arrested and still in jail) thugs and a rising star - or one with a bullet if you will...

Byron Becton (103) bookings
m/b dob 44y/o rni 12485

Lest anyone accuse me of picking on just drunks and petty criminals, I'm listing just the criminal court charges for these thugs. The entire list might bring Blogspot's servers down.

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT W9300137 93019149 21012 MP 02/23/1993 03/11/1993 GP
MOTION - MISC M 17854 96427836 80303 MP 12/20/1996 02/05/1997 DS
AGGRAVATED RAPE 99 13568 99132402 21027 SO 12/02/1999 04/10/2000 GP
AGGRAVATED RAPE 97 01087 96427836 21027 MP 01/30/1997 04/12/2000 NP
AGGRAVATED KIDNAPPING 97 01086 96427836 21020 MP 01/30/1997 04/10/2000 NP
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT 97 01085 96427836 21012 MP 01/30/1997 04/10/2000 GP
CRIMINAL ATTEMPT FELONY 95 01744 94303701 21001 MP 02/21/1995 11/03/1995 GP
CRIMINAL ATTEMPT FELONY 95 01744 94303701 21001 MP 02/21/1995 05/02/1995 GP
RAPE 95 01743 94303701 21028 MP 02/21/1995 05/02/1995 GP
ATTEMPT TO COMMIT FELONY 87 02019 87057093 10005 MP 04/30/1987 06/17/1987 GP
RAPE 01 08655 99132402 21028 SO 08/07/2001 04/15/2002 GP

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honorable mention to:
MARLON EVANS 38356
164 Bookings:
BURGLARY W9100173 91180034 21091 MP 07/26/1991 10/01/1991 NP
VANDALISM $500.00-$1000.00 W0200001 1136641 30600 MP 01/07/2002 06/27/2002 GR
VANDALISM $500.00-$1000.00 W0200001 1136641 30600 MP 01/07/2002 01/16/2002 GP
MOTION - MISC M 20404 98034798 80303 MP 09/17/1998 09/23/1998 DS
CRIMINAL ATTEMPT FELONY 98 12019 98034798 21001 MP 10/06/1998 10/16/1998 GP
CRIMINAL TRESPASS 98 02524 97046575 21094 MP 02/26/1998 04/28/1998 GP
CRIMINAL TRESPASS 98 02523 97036747 21094 MP 02/26/1998 04/28/1998 GP
DISORDERLY CONDUCT 98 02522 97036747 21173 MP 02/26/1998 04/28/1998 GP
ASSAULT M 98 02521 97050806 21011 SO 02/26/1998 04/28/1998 GP
VANDALISM $500 OR LESS 98 02520 97050806 21098 SO 02/26/1998 04/28/1998 GP
BURGLARY 91 08969 91180034 21091 MP 09/12/1991 01/07/1992 GP


Andre Elliott rni 36947 - rearrested on 4/21/08 173rd time
m/b 44 y/o

ROBBERY W9700876 97039251 21024 MP 10/03/1997 10/09/1997 GP
CRIMINAL ATTEMPT FELONY 94 05979 94197107 21001 MP 07/07/1994 10/02/1995 GP
THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS 90 02958 89322049 21040 MP 03/13/1990 06/04/1990 GP
BREAK INTO ENTER AND BURGLARIZE VEH 87 00388 86325709 10039 MP 01/23/1987

03/19/1987 GP
CRIMINAL COURT CHARGES:
ROBBERY 87 00385 86325709 10270 MP 01/23/1987 03/19/1987 GP
BURGLARY - BUILDING 04 00162 3130900 30608 MP 01/08/2004 04/15/2004 GP
THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS 02 03879 1141663 21040 MP 05/09/2002 02/05/2003 NP
THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS 02 03879 1141663 21040 MP 05/09/2002 02/05/2003 GP
THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS 02 03879 1141663 21040 MP 05/09/2002 12/17/2002 FJ

A bullet goes to rising star - soon to be thug o tha week:

KENNETH RUSSELL 78338
m/b 47 y/o with 98 stays in the county jail

BURGLARY W9801067 98037463 21091 MP 11/03/98 03/10/00 GR
BURGLARY W9801067 98037463 21091 MP 11/03/98 11/10/98 GP
BURGLARY W9801067 98037463 21091 MP 11/03/98 05/30/00 DS
BURGLARY III 86 05678 86210702 10033 MP 10/30/86 07/16/87 GP

Thug of the Week 4-17-2008

Verna Newman rni# 49236, f/w arrested 166 times in Shelby County is now in jail again. This time, she was apparently arrested on a Capias, or warrant. The JSSI system gives no information on her, other than her next court date which is 5/1/2008.

Based on her litany of charges and convictions over the past 20 years, you could say she is, or has been, a: disorderly, drug-dealing, escaping, failing, resisting, thieving, driving, indecent, obstructing, violating, contemptible, vandalizing, manufacturing, forging, pedestrian, soliciting, prostitute.

MPD Press Release on RTCC

Brothers - MPD Major, Jim Harvey (technology manager),on the left and MPD Technical Consultant, John Harvey - on the right, give the media a rundown on the capabilities of the new RTCC.



MEDIA RELEASE April 16, 2008
MPD UNVEILS REAL TIME CRIME CENTER

The Memphis Police Department announced the opening of its Real Time Crime Center (RTCC), a high-tech facility that will be used to identify crime patterns in real time and provide valuable information to police on the scene of an incident.

Memphis Police Director Larry Godwin and the Command Staff unveiled the Real Time Crime Center during a press conference at 3:30 pm, Wednesday, April 16, 2008. Also, present at the news conference was Major Jim Harvey (Technology Manager), Sergeant Ken Shackleford (Enterprise Security Manager) and the RTCC’s technical consultant, Mr. John Harvey.


The Memphis Police Department announced the opening of its Real Time Crime Center (RTCC), a high-tech facility that will be used to identify crime patterns in real time and provide valuable information to police on the scene of an incident.

Memphis Police Director Larry Godwin and the Command Staff unveiled the Real Time Crime Center during a press conference at 3:30 pm, Wednesday, April 16, 2008. Also, present at the news conference was Major Jim Harvey (Technology Manager), Sergeant Ken Shackleford (Enterprise Security Manager) and the RTCC’s technical consultant, Mr. John Harvey.

“This is a major accomplishment in the city that will make a big difference in how police fight crime,” said Police Director Larry Godwin. “Its powerful technology, combined with the Blue CRUSH™ initiative will make Memphis a safer city.”

The plans for opening a real-time crime center here in the city were launched after a visit to the New York Police Department’s ultra-modern crime center by Director Godwin in December 2006.
Last week, Mayor W.W. Herenton and Director Godwin took a glimpse for the first time inside the Real Time Crime Center upon its final test to deliver real-time data.

“I was impressed with what I saw during my tour of the Real Time Crime Center. This use of technology will help us expedite the way we prevent and fight crime in Memphis. It also sends a message to those who have committed a crime or thinking about committing a crime in Memphis to think twice,” said Mayor W.W. Herenton.

An important component of the RTCC will be CyberWatch, which was developed by the Memphis Police Department to provide useful information to the citizens to make our neighborhoods safer. Citizens who register with MPD’s CyberWatch program can receive daily email reports about reported crimes, sex offenders, and fugitives in a designated reporting radius based on an address or intersection. An individual can email the investigator about a particular case and send a tip to Crime Stoppers.

The RTCC’s technical consultant, Mr. John Harvey said, “To those who want to be a criminal, you've been given fair warning.”

QUICK FACTS on the Memphis Police Department REAL TIME CRIME CENTER:

•RTCC will be completely staffed and operational by Memphis in May.
•RTCC staff members will be highly-skilled police officers.
•The center will be opened 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
•The crime center was built at the cost of less than 3.5 million dollars.
•$1.6 million of the $3.5 million is grant funded.
•RTCC is equipped with forty-two (42) 50” rear-projection display screens and twenty (20) computer work stations.
•The video wall can process multiple video signals to include broadcast and cable channels, live real-time CCTV video and computer displays.
•The computerized crime center will allow RTCC staff members to search several databases to obtain information on a particular location, person or vehicle within minutes instead of several hours or days.
•The Real Time Crime Center will be the core component of the MPD’s continuous homeland security efforts with connection to the State Fusion Center.
•The crime center’s video surveillance system will monitor gunshot detection cameras that automatically detect gunshots, alert police of the location and aid investigators with forensic details.
•Audio and video surveillance can be monitored and recorded at the RTCC with 360 degree camera coverage and up to several thousand feet utilizing the “SkyCop” camera system.
•Linked to the RTCC will be “Fixed and Mobile License Plate Recognition” cameras with capabilities of reading and detecting license plates of vehicles that are stolen, associated with a felony crime or wanted party, or connected to a broadcast such as an Amber Alert.
•Disparate video surveillances at city and county schools, college campuses and parking garages can be monitored at the RTCC.
•Citizens and businesses will be able to register their web cameras with the RTCC, so the MPD can access and view them if necessary.
•The RTCC will facilitate inter-agency cooperation by allowing other law enforcement agencies to send officers to be trained to use the RTCC’s technology. Any law enforcement agency within the Memphis Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) will be able to use the facility and its resources.
•The RTCC will have a “public access” Crime Ticker that will scroll the previous 24 hours of reported crime, which will be updated every 10 minutes. This data will not be in real time for public view, due to security issues.
•The RTCC will run automated, computerized searches, which will pre-package research information relative to: people, places, and things which are the focus of criminal investigations. That package will then be forwarded to an analyst for further research.
•The webpage prototype for Memphis Police Department’s Real Time Crime Center’s can be viewed by the public at https://kiosk.memphispolice.org/realtime/.
•To register for CyberWatch, log on to the Memphis Police Department website at www.memphispolice.org.

Blue CRUSH™ is a data-driven initiative utilized by the Memphis Police Department, developed in partnership with the University of Memphis Center of Criminology and Research.

Visit the RTCC website at https://kiosk.memphispolice.org/realtime/

It's Real and It's time to show off the RTCC

We've finally opened the doors to the RTCC to let the media in so you can see what we are doing. Here's a link to our prototype Webpage

Memphis Police Department's RTCC

I'll be talking about some of the capabilities we are developing as time goes by, but for right now, take a look at some of the pictures at the bottom of the page and you'll get a little bit of a clue.

Super Drunk Strikes Again

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This week's "Thug of the Week" is really just a drunk. Unlike most of the previous thugs, he has never been arrested for selling drugs, robbing, burglarizing, aggravated assault, etc. However, he is a "drunk's drunk". Kirby Moore is a male, white, 55 y/o who has been arrested 108 times - all over town, but mostly downtown, midtown and east. What do we do with such a person? They are prone to harrass people every day, they are opportunistic criminals, so he would steal something, if given an opportunity. They cannot be assimilated into the community, so the court throws them back into the streets to torture the taxpaying citizens.

Kirby has been arrested at least four times at Schnucks, where he has been told he isn't welcome. Other businesses have also signed letters on file informing Kirby that they don't want his kind around there! I'm sorry, but I think guys like this are just professional drunks and the state should house them in a workshop where they do for the taxpayer. They could make license plates, clean the roads, etc., but they don't need to be released. Where would the cutoff be, 10 convictions, 20, 50 . . . .?

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Yeehah, Happy 100th!

This week, I'm afraid I have to wonder why the MPD would want to mistreat one of our citizens. I mean here we have a guy who life has dealt a bad hand, and he can't seem to get over, I mean, get by. Percy Edwards was sitting there in his wheelchair, minding his own business, and a case of beer that someone had slipped underneath his blankie, when the po po happened upon him. In all seriousness, I do have mixed feelings on this week's thug. I mean, how can you lock a man in a wheelchair up? Well, I don't know how Percy got where he is, but I'm a firm believer that everyone is the author of their own destruction. Maybe Percy can be a role model for today's youth. He could be the model of what not to do, or he could be an example of a guy who never got a break....

If it weren't for the long rap sheet and the felony arrests for things like oh, let's see. . . grand larceny, selling drugs, assault, etc., maybe I would feel a little compassion for Percy. What I feel is contempt of court. How did the court system fail so miserably? How is it that ANYONE can be arrested 10 times, let alone 100 times? I think it's because the courts and the prosecutors are not using the full force of the law on the repeat offenders on steroids!

Oh well, congratulations are in order for Percy, despite all his trouble. You see, Percy just hit his 100th arrest, which qualifies him for "Thug of the Week"

Here's the affidavit for your reading pleasure:

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Bookno Arrdate Agency Charge
95186019 11/7/1995 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
7708092 10/25/2007 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
6601184 7/11/2006 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
5105735 5/3/2005 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
4139396 4/19/2005 SO ASSAULT-BODILY HARM
95051120 9/12/1995 MP THEFT OF MERCHANDISE $500 OR LESS
95051120 9/12/1995 MP THEFT OF MERCHANDISE $500 OR LESS
89298166 9/19/1989 SO SELLING A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
85164049 6/14/1985 SO GRAND LARCENY
85164049 6/14/1985 SO GRAND LARCENY
8109021 3/19/2008 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
8109021 3/19/2008 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
7133579 9/18/2007 MP FAIL TO APPEAR FOR BOOKING/PROCESS
7715205 8/25/2007 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
7126594 7/27/2007 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
7120788 6/11/2007 MP FAIL TO APPEAR FOR BOOKING/PROCESS
7708092 5/15/2007 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
7107372 3/4/2007 MP DISORDERLY CONDUCT
7107372 3/4/2007 MP OBSTRUCT HIGHWAY OR PASSAGEWAY
6140293 12/25/2006 MP VANDALISM $500.00-$1000.00
6140293 12/25/2006 MP DOMESTIC ASSAULT-OFFENSIVE CONTACT
6136064 12/12/2006 SO FAIL TO APPEAR FOR BOOKING/PROCESS
6136064 11/15/2006 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
6650219 9/20/2006 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
6123317 8/5/2006 SO FAIL TO APPEAR FOR BOOKING/PROCESS
6123317 8/4/2006 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
6123317 8/4/2006 MP PUBLIC INTOXICATION
6123317 8/4/2006 MP DISORDERLY CONDUCT
6633159 6/16/2006 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
6114353 5/13/2006 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
6109178 3/27/2006 MP FAIL TO APPEAR FOR BOOKING/PROCESS
6100383 1/4/2006 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
6601184 1/3/2006 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
5134184 11/6/2005 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
5110036 4/1/2005 SO THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
5105735 2/21/2005 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
4139396 12/28/2004 SO ASSAULT-BODILY HARM
4139396 12/27/2004 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
4139396 12/27/2004 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
4137590 12/5/2004 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
4920163 9/30/2004 SO VIOLATION OF PROBATION M
4121378 7/10/2004 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
4112085 4/20/2004 SO ASSAULT-BODILY HARM
4112085 4/19/2004 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
4100342 1/4/2004 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
4100342 1/4/2004 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
4100342 1/4/2004 MP PUBLIC INTOXICATION
3136865 12/23/2003 SO CONTEMPT OF COURT-GENERAL LAW
3136865 12/12/2003 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
3133528 11/10/2003 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
3126440 9/8/2003 MP POSS OF CONT SUBSTANCE
3110177 3/22/2003 SO ASSAULT-BODILY HARM
3102391 1/23/2003 MP FAIL TO APPEAR FOR BOOKING/PROCESS
2662233 12/17/2002 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
2110123 3/27/2002 MP FORGERY $1000 OR LESS
2110123 3/27/2002 MP CRIMINAL ATTEMPT FELONY-MISDEMEANOR
2109239 3/20/2002 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
1138414 11/13/2001 SO CONTEMPT OF COURT-GENERAL LAW
1138414 11/13/2001 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
1128611 8/26/2001 SO PUBLIC INTOXICATION
1128611 8/26/2001 SO THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
1127877 8/20/2001 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
1117104 5/20/2001 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
1117104 5/20/2001 MP PUBLIC INTOXICATION
146968 9/24/2000 MP FAIL TO APPEAR FOR BOOKING/PROCESS
639772 8/13/2000 MP POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCEM
136238 7/14/2000 MP CONTEMPT OF COURT-GENERAL LAW
135004 7/6/2000 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
99163202 12/10/1999 SO VIOLATION OF PROBATION M
99163202 11/30/1999 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
99159612 11/9/1999 SO PASSING BAD CHECKS $500 OR LESS
99157432 10/29/1999 MP PUBLIC INTOXICATION
99644579 9/11/1999 SO POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCEM
99136597 7/16/1999 MP PUBLIC INTOXICATION
99136597 7/16/1999 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
99136597 7/16/1999 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
98062150 12/9/1998 MP PUBLIC INTOXICATION
98057251 11/11/1998 MP FAIL TO APPEAR FOR BOOKING/PROCESS
98635628 9/9/1998 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
98027147 6/1/1998 MP PUBLIC INTOXICATION
98027147 6/1/1998 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
98021005 4/25/1998 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
98021005 4/25/1998 MP DISORDERLY CONDUCT
98006194 2/4/1998 MP PUBLIC INTOXICATION
98005292 1/30/1998 MP PUBLIC INTOXICATION
97042205 8/20/1997 SO ESCAPE FROM MISD INCARCERATION
97042205 8/20/1997 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
97042205 8/20/1997 MP PUBLIC INTOXICATION
97033462 7/4/1997 SO THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
97033462 7/4/1997 SO PUBLIC INTOXICATION
97033462 7/4/1997 SO DISORDERLY CONDUCT
97033462 7/4/1997 SO VANDALISM $500 OR LESS
97618505 6/9/1997 SO FRAUD USE CRE/DEB CARD $500 OR LESS
97017358 4/11/1997 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
97008853 2/22/1997 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
96435835 12/12/1996 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
96435835 12/12/1996 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
96435835 12/12/1996 MP ASSAULT M
96435835 12/12/1996 MP RESISTING OFFICIAL DETENTION
96429352 10/24/1996 SO THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
95142009 5/22/1995 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
95142009 5/22/1995 MP THEFT OF MERCHANDISE $500 OR LESS
95051120 2/20/1995 MP THEFT OF MERCHANDISE $500 OR LESS
94182069 7/1/1994 MP THEFT OF MERCHANDISE $500 OR LESS
94171163 6/20/1994 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
94171163 6/20/1994 MP THEFT OF MERCHANDISE $500 OR LESS
94164110 6/13/1994 MP THEFT OF MERCHANDISE $500 OR LESS
93272137 9/29/1993 MP THEFT OF MERCHANDISE $500 OR LESS
93272137 9/29/1993 MP EVADING ARREST
93124039 5/4/1993 MP PUBLIC INTOXICATION
93124039 5/4/1993 MP THEFT OF MERCHANDISE $500 OR LESS
93070099 3/11/1993 MP DISORDERLY CONDUCT
92342060 12/7/1992 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
92342060 12/7/1992 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
92324033 11/19/1992 MP THEFT OF SERVICES $500 OR LESS
92324033 11/19/1992 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
92218100 8/5/1992 MP THEFT OF MERCHANDISE $500 OR LESS
92193103 7/11/1992 MP THEFT OF MERCHANDISE $500 OR LESS
92190716 7/8/1992 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
92145080 5/24/1992 MP THEFT OF MERCHANDISE $500 OR LESS
92011127 1/11/1992 MP PUBLIC INTOXICATION
92011127 1/11/1992 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
91289171 10/16/1991 MP SOLICITATION TO COMMIT FELONY
91289171 10/16/1991 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
91272010 9/29/1991 MP THEFT OF SERVICES $500 OR LESS
91200019 7/19/1991 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
90257043 9/14/1990 MP RECKLESS DRIVING
90257043 9/14/1990 MP REFUSAL TO SUBMIT TO BAC TEST
90257043 9/14/1990 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY OVER $500
90257043 9/14/1990 MP DRIVING U/INFLUENCE INTOX/DRUGS
90257043 9/14/1990 MP PUBLIC INTOXICATION
90257043 9/14/1990 MP NO DRIVER LICENSE
90257043 9/14/1990 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
90209050 7/28/1990 MP FRAUDULENT USE OF DRIVER LICENSE
89206108 7/25/1989 MP FRD TO OBTAIN ACCOM OVER $200
89206108 7/25/1989 MP FRD TO OBTAIN ACCOM $200 OR LESS
89206108 7/25/1989 MP MALICIOUS MISCHIEF
89069102 3/10/1989 SO SHOPLIFTING M
89069102 3/10/1989 SO ASSAULT & BATTERY
87233115 8/21/1987 MP SHOPLIFTING M
86055020 2/24/1986 SO VIOLATION OF PROBATION M
86013057 1/13/1986 SO SHOPLIFTING M
85108001 4/18/1985 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
85108001 4/18/1985 MP CONTEMPT OF COURT-GENERAL LAW
85079111 3/20/1985 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
85079111 3/20/1985 MP DISTURBANCE OF PEACE

It's Real, It's Time, It's . . . The Real Time Crime Center!

It's the Memphis Police Department's Real Time Crime Center. I can't release too much, but let me say this, it will be the center of law enforcement activity for the metro area.

First of all, I thank Susan Stubbs for developing the Flash animation that will be displayed on the RTCC webpage (the image here is a snapshot). Susan and I worked together at the Sheriff's Office for several years and I know she does graphics as well as anyone, and I also know - I don't! So, I asked Susan if she would help us out. As usual, she came through with an excellent piece of work!

When I showed up for work at the new RTCC this morning, I was greeted by Director Godwin, and from the Sheriff's office - Chief Deputy Oldham, and two of the bureau commanders. I gave them a quick tour of some of our capabilities, and discussed plans for the future, and I think it is fair to say they were impressed. Well, they said they were, so I guess they were.

Later, in the afternoon, we had a visit from Malcolm Sloan, who runs the new Tennessee Fusion Center. He was also impressed by our fledgling operation, to the point, he wants to send some of his people down so we can teach them how to do some of what we do. No problem, we're all in this together!

Anyway, I just wanted to whet your appetite for this thing we call the Real Time Crime Center. Say what you want about the MPD, but I believe Director Godwin has put forward a plan that is going to make a difference. The RTCC is going to make a difference!

To those who want to be a criminal, you've been given fair warning - Klaatu barada nikto!

Rockett Man - Thug of the Week 03-27-2008

With apologies to Elton John . . .
"And I think it's gonna be a long long time,
till touch down brings me round again to find
I'm not the man they think I am at home Oh no no no
I'm a rocket man Rocket - man burning out his fuse up here alone"

You'd think after 108 bookings in the shelby county hotel, he would, like "rocket man", be burnt out. But, not so, for Kenneth Rockett. He is persistent, if nothing else.

Here's his list of his 100+ charges for your entertainment:
Criminal Court:
Charge Indictno Dispcode
CRIMINAL ATTEMPT FELONY W0100041 GP
POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA 98 07164 GP
ROBBERY 98 06542 GP
THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS 94 08470 GP
THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS 05 04752 GP
CRIM ATT-THEFT OF SERVICE $500 LESS 02 04948 GP


General Sessions:
Bookno Arrdate Agency Charge
8106850 2/29/2008 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
8106850 2/29/2008 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
8104496 2/9/2008 MP CRIM ATT-THEFT OF PROPERTY$500 LESS
8100547 1/5/2008 MP CRIM ATT-THEFT OF SERVICE $500 LESS
8100547 1/5/2008 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
8100547 1/5/2008 MP CRIM ATT-THEFT OF PROPERTY$500-1000
7143493 12/7/2007 MP CRIM ATT-THEFT OF PROPERTY$500 LESS
7143356 12/6/2007 MP CRIM ATT-THEFT OF PROPERTY$500 LESS
7130782 8/26/2007 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
7128785 8/11/2007 MP POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
7128785 8/11/2007 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
7127533 8/3/2007 MP DISORDERLY CONDUCT
7127533 8/3/2007 MP OBSTRUCT HIGHWAY OR PASSAGEWAY
7127533 8/3/2007 MP PUBLIC INTOXICATION
7125977 7/23/2007 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
7125977 7/23/2007 MP POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
7113613 4/19/2007 MP CRIM ATT-THEFT OF PROPERTY$500 LESS
7113613 4/19/2007 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
7113613 4/19/2007 MP DISORDERLY CONDUCT
7109963 3/23/2007 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
7703867 3/22/2007 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
7105667 2/18/2007 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
7105667 2/18/2007 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
7104339 2/7/2007 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
6136164 11/16/2006 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
6128979 9/21/2006 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
6128979 9/21/2006 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
6128979 9/21/2006 MP POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
6127355 9/7/2006 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
6122029 7/23/2006 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
6122029 7/23/2006 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
6638269 7/17/2006 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
6638269 7/17/2006 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
6114515 5/15/2006 MP POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
6109277 3/27/2006 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
5136296 11/29/2005 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
5129760 9/24/2005 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
5129760 9/24/2005 MP MOTION TO DISMISS PROSECUTION
5123959 8/2/2005 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
5114430 5/9/2005 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
5114430 5/9/2005 MP MOTION TO DISMISS PROSECUTION
5104890 2/13/2005 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
4134710 11/7/2004 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
4134710 11/7/2004 MP POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
4134710 11/7/2004 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
4133096 10/23/2004 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
4133096 10/23/2004 MP POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
4117255 6/2/2004 MP POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
4117255 6/2/2004 MP CRIM ATT-THEFT OF PROPERTY$500 LESS
4117255 6/2/2004 MP MOTION FOR FAST/SPEEDY/TRIAL/IND
4116182 5/24/2004 MP CRIM ATT-THEFT OF PROPERTY$500 LESS
4626258 5/21/2004 SO THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
4104075 2/6/2004 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
3100480 1/6/2003 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
3100480 1/6/2003 MP POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
2139344 12/12/2002 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
2128335 8/26/2002 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
2112494 5/8/2002 SO CONTEMPT OF COURT-GENERAL LAW
2112494 4/17/2002 MP CRIMINAL ATTEMPT MISDEMEANOR
2112494 4/17/2002 MP MOTION FOR FAST/SPEEDY/TRIAL/IND
2619580 4/10/2002 MP IMPROPER LANE CHANGING
2619580 4/10/2002 MP VIOLATION OF FINANCIAL LAW
2619580 4/10/2002 MP NO DRIVER LICENSE
2105207 2/13/2002 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
2104759 2/9/2002 MP OBSTRUCT HIGHWAY OR PASSAGEWAY
2104759 2/9/2002 MP POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
2103158 1/28/2002 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
2103158 1/28/2002 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
2102212 1/19/2002 MP POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
2102212 1/19/2002 MP DISORDERLY CONDUCT
1137317 11/2/2001 MP NO DRIVER LICENSE
155748 11/28/2000 MP POSS CONT SUB W/I TO MANUF/DEL/SELL
155748 11/28/2000 MP CRIMINAL ATTEMPT FELONY
152776 11/4/2000 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
152776 11/4/2000 MP VANDALISM $500 OR LESS
150782 10/20/2000 MP VANDALISM $500 OR LESS
140978 8/15/2000 SO CONTEMPT OF COURT-GENERAL LAW
140978 8/15/2000 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
601471 1/11/2000 SO POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
99138581 7/26/1999 MP POSS CONT SUB W/I TO MANUF/DEL/SELL
99138581 7/26/1999 MP POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCEM
99104508 1/25/1999 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
99103407 1/20/1999 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
98052049 10/13/1998 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
98022908 5/7/1998 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
98020272 4/22/1998 MP POSSESSION OF BURGLARY TOOLS
98020272 4/22/1998 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
98017938 4/8/1998 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
98011360 3/3/1998 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
97060450 11/29/1997 MP POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
97060450 11/29/1997 MP POSSESSION OF BURGLARY TOOLS
97055224 10/30/1997 MP POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
97055224 10/30/1997 MP POSSESSION OF BURGLARY TOOLS
97014159 3/24/1997 SO THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
96434900 12/5/1996 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
96417339 8/4/1996 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
96408332 6/6/1996 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
96408332 6/6/1996 MP POSSESSION OF BURGLARY TOOLS
96078947 3/15/1996 MP OBSTRUCT HIGHWAY OR PASSAGEWAY
95228035 8/16/1995 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
95228035 8/16/1995 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
95228035 8/16/1995 MP POSSESSION OF BURGLARY TOOLS
95217017 8/5/1995 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
95097013 4/12/1995 SO CRIMINAL ATTEMPT MISDEMEANOR
95097013 4/12/1995 SO POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
95084001 3/25/1995 MP CRIMINAL ATTEMPT MISDEMEANOR
95084001 3/25/1995 MP POSSESSION OF BURGLARY TOOLS
95013156 1/13/1995 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
95013156 1/13/1995 MP THEFT OF MERCHANDISE $500 OR LESS
94343011 12/9/1994 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
94234014 8/22/1994 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
94166123 6/15/1994 MP POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
94003075 1/3/1994 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
94003075 1/3/1994 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
94003075 1/3/1994 MP POSSESSION OF BURGLARY TOOLS
93226042 8/14/1993 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
93205707 7/24/1993 MP POSSESSION OF BURGLARY TOOLS
93205707 7/24/1993 MP POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
93205707 7/24/1993 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
93179034 6/28/1993 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
93070031 3/11/1993 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
93070031 3/11/1993 MP POSSESSION OF BURGLARY TOOLS
93060015 3/1/1993 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
92328081 11/23/1992 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
92328081 11/23/1992 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
92328081 11/23/1992 MP POSSESSION OF BURGLARY TOOLS
92206052 7/24/1992 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
92206052 7/24/1992 MP POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
92197705 7/15/1992 MP THEFT OF MERCHANDISE $500 OR LESS
92187702 7/5/1992 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
92181046 6/29/1992 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
92181046 6/29/1992 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
92104061 4/13/1992 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
92091048 3/31/1992 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
92046017 2/15/1992 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
91133124 5/13/1991 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
91120010 4/30/1991 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
90341132 12/7/1990 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
90341132 12/7/1990 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
90333059 11/29/1990 MP CRIMINAL ATTEMPT MISDEMEANOR
90333059 11/29/1990 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
90315055 11/11/1990 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
90247133 9/4/1990 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
90237207 8/26/1990 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
90237207 8/26/1990 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
90227062 8/15/1990 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
90099071 4/9/1990 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
90044081 2/13/1990 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
90039076 2/8/1990 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
90005078 1/5/1990 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
89360062 12/26/1989 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
89360062 12/26/1989 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
87180098 6/28/1987 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
83280006 10/7/1983 MP REC/CON STOLEN PROP-$200/LESS
83280006 10/7/1983 MP MALICIOUS MISCHIEF
83172013 6/21/1983 SO FAILURE TO COMPLY W/ BAIL CONDITION
83119007 4/29/1983 MP DISTURBANCE OF PEACE

Kenneth Rockett's latest arrest affidavit (click to enlarge)

Hurricane Katrina OR Thug of the Week 3-20-2008

You would think the local judges would take these "citizens", at least our "Thug" group, and give them some quality time at the Extended Stay facilities in Shelby County. You would think that, but then again, you would be wrong. Maybe I'm just a cynic, but after a person has been arrested 10 times or more, I think they should probably become property of the state. But, then again, that's just my liberalism oozing out!

This week's thug happens to be a business woman. She is diversified in the manufacturing, sales and entertainment industries. I know this because I see that several times in the 155 different arrest locations, she was charged with either MANUFACTURING, Delivering, or Selling drugs. She has also been a frequent companion to many, or so it seems. But, she just doesn't seem to understand that she shouldn't obstruct the roadway, nor rob and assault people.

An item of note is that she has been prostituting in the area of Summer and Lester for the past 20 years. That location should sound familiar, since that is near the location of one of the biggest crimes ever committed in Memphis. Here are the gory details:



Katrina was arrested for prostitution near a church or school twice last year. This is a class B misdemeanor which carries a $1000.00 fine and up to 6 months in jail. Well, if we had truth in sentencing, she would still be in jail, but since they do about 1/3rd of the sentence, she wasn't in jail long. Tell me we don't need a sentencing matrix!

Katrina (an appropriate name) has also been arrested for Grand Larceny, Petit Larceny, Robbery, Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, and many, many, many times for soliciting rides, etc. As a matter of fact here is a breakdown of the 155 different charges she has had in General Sessions Court:

ASSAULT M 1
ASSAULT-BODILY HARM 1
CONTEMPT OF COURT-GENERAL LAW 1
CONTEMPT OF SHELBY CTY GEN SES CT 1
CRIMINAL ATTEMPT FELONY 1
CRIMINAL ATTEMPT MISDEMEANOR 1
DRIVING WHILE LICENSE SUS/REV/CAN 1
FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE W/O WARRANT 1
MANUF/DEL/SELL CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE 1
POSS CONT SUB W/I MAN/DEL/SELL 1
PUBLIC INTOXICATION 1
RESISTING ARREST 1
SHOPLIFTING M 1
SOLICITATION TO COMMIT FELONY 1
UNLAWFUL POSS CONTROL SUBSTANCE 1
VANDALISM $500 OR LESS 1
VANDALISM $500.00-$1000.00 1
VIOLATION OF PAROLE 1
VIOLATION OF PROBATION M 1
VIOLATION OF VENEREAL DISEASES LAW 1
ASSAULT & BATTERY 2
CRIMINAL TRESPASS 2
DISTURBANCE OF PEACE 2
EVADING ARREST 2
INDECENT EXPOSURE M 2
MOTION - MISC 2
OBSTRUCT HIGHWAY OR PASSAGEWAY 2
POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCEM 2
PROSTITUTION 2
THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS 3
RESISTING OFFICIAL DETENTION 4
FAIL TO APPEAR FOR BOOKING/PROCESS 5
PROSTITUTION NEAR CHURCH/SCHOOL 6
DISORDERLY CONDUCT 7
POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA 10
PROSTITUTION M 21
PEDESTRIAN SOLICITING RIDE/BUSINESS 60

Honorable Mention goes to Willie Norfleet this week. He was our very first THUG back on November 02, 2007 and he has since added three more stays at the Shelby County Crossbar Hotel. He now has been booked 168 times in the county jail - usually for being drunk and disorderly. Here's to you Willie and the judges, legislators and prosecutors too!


UPDATE- - - UPDATE - - - UPDATE - - - UPDATE - - -

I got an email today regarding Hurrican Katrina which speaks for itself. Can you get blood from a prostitute?
I recently found your site, have not had chance to look over full site but from what i have seen great site. many of your feeling on jail/court are same as mine. my curiosity got me...pulled up fine information on your most recent gal that discovered the revolving door at 201. the criminals seem not to have to pay fines or court costs....is this why we are millions short?

Name JONES KATRINA
Sex F Race B DOB 01/13/1970 RNI # 97007
Grand Total Due 87681.25 Total Fines Due 7600.00 Total Costs Due 80081.25

thanks for the site....keep up the good work,
wanda

A Cop's Dilemma

A deputy was charged with Murder 2 recently, and it made me wonder if it could have been avoided. I've been told that the Sheriff had been told numerous times that Chris was a problem. However, since he was connected, he didn't get the behavior modification he should have. If that is true, Mark - you better get your checkbook out.

What do you do if you are a cop and you see another doing some pretty stupid stuff? Not criminal stuff, but stuff that is "on the edge." Who do you tell? If you tell your supervisor, it may filter up, or you may be telling the other guy's best friend. Suppose your supervisor is doing weird stuff? The troops talk amongst themselves, but there is no way for one to get information up to management that really needs to be sent up. If you tell something, and others find out, you are no longer on the "team".

In my 30 plus years, I saw some officers do some stupid stuff, and if I felt it warranted, I spoke directly to them about it. But, I've learned I'm a little different. I never felt the need to be in the click, so I did what I felt necessary. I never saw another officer do anything criminal, and any time I saw an officer starting to be too hard on someone, I pulled them off. But, that's obviously not happening these days.

I think there needs to be some way of bringing bad behavior to an officer's attention, and I'm starting to think the best way is for the officers to self police. Maybe officers need to post something somewhere (on an anonymous blog) when they see one of the ranks screwing up? Then again, that would open things up for someone to trash another officer. I'm not sure what the answer is, but I think this is a valid question. What do you think? Do you have any ideas on how this could be handled?

I would be more than willing to host a blog and moderate it for the officers in and around the area, if they wanted a site like that. Let me know what you think.

Track the Sentencing Matrix Bill

Here's the link to track the sentencing matrix bill in the legislature

Thug of the Week 03-06-2008

This week's Thug is Houston Baggett, rni# 81927, with 109 arrests and 132 charges. Houston is in jail this time for violation of probation. I'm not sure if he's on probation for the robberies, burglaries, drug sales, assaults or one of the other arrests, or maybe a combination of the above. He was arrested seven times in 2007, yet has only this one arrest for this year. I think maybe he's rehabilitated himself!

Here's a list of just his General Sessions charges:
Bookno Arrdate Agency Charge
8104731 2/11/2008 MP VIOLATION OF PROBATION M
7135942 10/2/2007 MP DISORDERLY CONDUCT
7135942 10/2/2007 MP OBSTRUCT HIGHWAY OR PASSAGEWAY
7133327 9/14/2007 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
7713517 8/1/2007 MP POSS OF CONT SUBSTANCE MARIJUANA
7112225 4/10/2007 SO FAIL TO APPEAR FOR BOOKING/PROCESS
7112225 4/10/2007 MP ROBBERY
7112225 4/10/2007 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
7111058 3/31/2007 MP PUBLIC INTOXICATION
7111058 3/31/2007 MP POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
7111058 3/31/2007 MP OBSTRUCT HIGHWAY OR PASSAGEWAY
7704313 3/23/2007 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
7704313 3/23/2007 MP POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
7102542 1/23/2007 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
6137169 11/27/2006 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
6135581 11/12/2006 MP AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
6659338 11/12/2006 MP POSS OF CONT SUBSTANCE MARIJUANA
6124802 8/17/2006 MP ROBBERY
6106096 2/28/2006 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
5132468 10/20/2005 MP ASSAULT-BODILY HARM
5132468 10/20/2005 MP DISORDERLY CONDUCT
5132468 10/20/2005 MP PUBLIC INTOXICATION
5639584 8/9/2005 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
4135155 11/10/2004 MP MANUF/DEL/SELL/COCAINE
4135155 11/10/2004 MP POSS OF CONT SUBSTANCE COCAINE
4133449 10/27/2004 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
4133449 10/27/2004 MP UNAUTHORIZED USE OF MV OR BICYCLE
4133449 10/27/2004 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
4126676 8/27/2004 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
4103678 2/2/2004 MP PUBLIC INTOXICATION
4103678 2/2/2004 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
3133683 11/11/2003 MP POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
1142666 1/16/2002 SO FAIL TO APPEAR FOR BOOKING/PROCESS
1142666 12/21/2001 MP ROBBERY
1142666 12/21/2001 MP ROBBERY
1142354 12/18/2001 MP OBSTRUCT HIGHWAY OR PASSAGEWAY
1657073 12/3/2001 SO THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
1131547 9/18/2001 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
1121664 6/29/2001 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
1121664 6/29/2001 MP OBSTRUCT HIGHWAY OR PASSAGEWAY
1116068 5/11/2001 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
1108881 3/13/2001 MP OBSTRUCT HIGHWAY OR PASSAGEWAY
1107835 3/6/2001 SO CONTEMPT OF COURT-GENERAL LAW
1107835 3/5/2001 MP OBSTRUCT HIGHWAY OR PASSAGEWAY
1107835 3/5/2001 MP PUBLIC INTOXICATION
1106031 2/20/2001 MP FAIL TO APPEAR FOR BOOKING/PROCESS
1102273 1/19/2001 MP OBSTRUCT HIGHWAY OR PASSAGEWAY
1601303 1/10/2001 MP OBSTRUCT HIGHWAY OR PASSAGEWAY
159397 12/30/2000 MP OBSTRUCT HIGHWAY OR PASSAGEWAY
148158 10/16/2000 SO CONTEMPT OF COURT-GENERAL LAW
148158 10/3/2000 MP SEL/DEL/DIST IMITATION CONTROL SUB
148158 10/3/2000 MP CRIMINAL ATTEMPT MISDEMEANOR
138172 7/27/2000 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
127762 6/12/2000 SO FAIL TO APPEAR FOR BOOKING/PROCESS
127762 5/26/2000 MP POSS CONT SUB W/I TO MANUF/DEL/SELL
127762 5/26/2000 MP PUBLIC INTOXICATION
622252 5/8/2000 SO INDECENT EXPOSURE M
123937 5/5/2000 MP CRIMINAL IMPERSONATION
117381 4/1/2000 MP ROBBERY
117381 4/1/2000 MP POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
117381 4/1/2000 MP PUBLIC INTOXICATION
113842 3/14/2000 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
99167119 12/23/1999 MP ASSAULT M
99167119 12/23/1999 MP PUBLIC INTOXICATION
99161763 11/21/1999 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
99156781 10/26/1999 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
99147293 9/7/1999 MP DISORDERLY CONDUCT
99142965 8/17/1999 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
99139653 8/1/1999 MP PUBLIC INTOXICATION
99135138 7/8/1999 MP PUBLIC INTOXICATION
99125598 5/17/1999 MP CONTEMPT OF COURT-GENERAL LAW
99125598 5/17/1999 MP FAIL TO APPEAR FOR BOOKING/PROCESS
99123005 5/3/1999 MP DISORDERLY CONDUCT
99622510 4/29/1999 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
99113848 3/17/1999 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
99113848 3/17/1999 MP PUBLIC INTOXICATION
99109334 2/19/1999 MP PUBLIC INTOXICATION
99107625 2/10/1999 MP PUBLIC INTOXICATION
99107625 2/10/1999 MP DISORDERLY CONDUCT
99104546 1/25/1999 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
99104546 1/25/1999 MP PUBLIC INTOXICATION
98057566 11/13/1998 MP SEL/DEL/DIST IMITATION CONTROL SUB
98057566 11/13/1998 MP POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
98057566 11/13/1998 MP PURCH/REC IMITATION CONTROLLED SUB
98046400 9/15/1998 SO CONTEMPT OF COURT-GENERAL LAW
98039087 8/4/1998 MP PUBLIC INTOXICATION
98039087 8/4/1998 MP DISORDERLY CONDUCT
98038440 8/1/1998 MP PUBLIC INTOXICATION
98037470 7/27/1998 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
98025843 5/23/1998 MP PEDESTRIAN SOLICITING RIDE/BUSINESS
98021984 5/1/1998 MP DISORDERLY CONDUCT
98019356 4/16/1998 MP DISORDERLY CONDUCT
98019356 4/16/1998 MP EVADING ARREST
98019356 4/16/1998 MP PUBLIC INTOXICATION
98014903 3/23/1998 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
98006126 2/3/1998 MP DISORDERLY CONDUCT
98006126 2/3/1998 MP PUBLIC INTOXICATION
98003074 1/18/1998 MP OBSTRUCT HIGHWAY OR PASSAGEWAY
97040776 8/13/1997 MP AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
97040776 8/13/1997 MP ASSAULT M
97023625 5/13/1997 MP PUBLIC INTOXICATION
97023625 5/13/1997 MP DISORDERLY CONDUCT
97010869 3/6/1997 SO THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
97001119 1/7/1997 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
96436058 12/13/1996 MP DISORDERLY CONDUCT
92042118 2/11/1992 MP POSS CONT SUB W/I TO MANUF/DEL/SELL
92042118 2/11/1992 MP POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCEM
91363100 12/29/1991 MP POSS CONT SUB W/I TO MANUF/DEL/SELL
91363100 12/29/1991 MP POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
91363100 12/29/1991 MP POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCEM
91285125 10/12/1991 MP GAMBLING
91170086 6/19/1991 MP CRIMINAL TRESPASS
90193122 7/12/1990 MP DISORDERLY CONDUCT
90122146 5/2/1990 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
90079081 3/20/1990 MP THEFT OF PROPERTY $500 OR LESS
87178707 6/27/1987 MP DISTURBANCE OF PEACE
87129037 5/9/1987 MP SHOPLIFTING M
87084700 3/25/1987 MP DISTURBANCE OF PEACE
87084700 3/25/1987 MP ASSAULT & BATTERY
87084700 3/25/1987 MP SHOPLIFTING M
87003047 1/3/1987 SO VIOLATION OF PROBATION M
86276012 10/3/1986 MP ATTEMPT TO COMMIT FELONY
86276012 10/3/1986 MP MALICIOUS MISCHIEF
86263090 9/20/1986 MP UNLAWFUL POSS CONTROL SUBSTANCE
86263090 9/20/1986 MP UNLAWFUL POSS CONTROL SUBSTANCE
86105015 4/15/1986 MP NO DRIVER LICENSE
86105015 4/15/1986 MP AUTO LARCENY
86105015 4/15/1986 MP RECKLESS DRIVING
86105015 4/15/1986 MP RESISTING ARREST
86105015 4/15/1986 MP MALICIOUS MISCHIEF

Welcome to The Killing Fields

The recent murders on Lester are causing people to sit up and take notice. One thing that is FINALLY being reported, is that these people where criminals. It has even been reported that there was a gang affiliation, though the media hasn't delved into that much. Here's what I can say about this situation. It is a tragedy, but it is a predictable tragedy. When you have a criminal justice system that believes more in time-out than time-in, this is what you get. Three of the four deceased adults had serious criminal records. The men should not have even been at home when this killing took place, they should have been in jail.

Here's a rundown on each of the deceased:

1. Cecil Dotson was arrested five times, as an adult. His latest charge was for armed robbery. He was also a gang member.

2. Hollis Seals was arrested 16 different times, as an adult. His latest charge was for carrying a pistol (live by it...)

3. Shindri Roberson AKA Alicia Stevenson was apparently a prostitute, as she has been arrested for prostitution at least three times and also for selling drugs, and other such charges. She had been arrested 7 times.

4. Marissa Williams doesn't appear to have any charges. She just made bad choices in men and friends. She had to get an order of protection against one of her suitors.

It has been reported that Cecil Dotson's brother served time for Murder, is a gang member, stabbed someone while in jail, and pulled a pistol on Cecil last month.

Why is anyone surprised about these violent deaths, given the environment? When will the legislature wake up and pass a bill that keeps repeat offenders off the streets? Does anyone want to bet that the person or people responsible for killing these victims has been to jail several times, is probably a gang member, and needs to punished one last time?

Much has been said about what the MPD can do or has done. New York has been cited as the model, and it is. However, the MPD is implementing new strategies and has been doing Blue Crush, which arrests a lot of offenders, for the past year or more. Soon, the Real Time Crime Center will open and there will be new strategies. One of those is the implementation of "Gun Shot Detection" cameras. These cameras will be deployed into areas that have a history of gun-play and they will only record when they detect a gunshot. They will be monitored by staff in the RTCC. We will be developing databases and software that gives officers the information they need, when they need it. Even so, this will not cause the criminals to stop. Only the courts and the legislature can do that. We can load the jails, and they will continue to spank their hands and turn them back out, until the public has had enough.

I don't mean to come across as harsh or pessimistic, but I'm more surprised we haven't had more of these type situations, given the laissez-faire attitude of both the courts and the legislature. It's time people got upset enough to contact their legislators and demand the sentencing laws be fixed. If our thugs weren't propelled back into the community so easily, we might not be such a dangerous city!

I'm sorry for the kids that were killed and the family members who have lost relatives, regardless as to whether they were criminals or saints. I'm also sorry for anyone who has to live in that environment. What chance do those kids who survived have of becoming anything but a criminal? I'd say it's not a wager I would want to make. What's the answer? I believe the answer is multifaceted, and one that requires the good men of the black community to step up. It's time to decry thuggery and to push kids in the right direction, not towards wearing gangster clothing, flashing gang signs and listening to gangstah rap. Who will step forward and lead the community? Any reverends out there who are actually more concerned about people, than politics? If so, step up and do what God commands.

Jerry Porter - Thug of the Week 2/21/2008

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This week we shine our ubiquitous spotlight on none other than Jerry Porter and his 109 bookings at the Shelby County Crossbar Hotel. Jerry's latest escapade is chronicled in the affidavit which has been inserted into this post. While reading through the affidavit, you get a sense that Jerry may have a "mental" problem. I'm not sure what that means though, because I think we all have mental problems. It's a matter of degree. In Jerry's case, I think the solution might be some quality time at an "extended stay" facility, something like the (I hate to call it this) Correctional Center.

Personally, I think people like Jerry need to be housed in the "work house", where they can work off their aggressive behavior, in the fields, or doing some form of manual labor. I'm told all this idleness is the "devil's workshop" and it appears the devil has been busy in Jerry's little shop of horrors. So here's to you - Jerry Porter - thug man of the week!

Happy Valentine Thug 2-14-2008

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Mary Austin, Mary Boswell, "Mary, Mary quite contrary"...

This week's thug has been booked in the county jail 160 times and been charged with over 230 charges. She has been charged with some form of prostitution over 135 times. She plies her trade everywhere, even near churches and schools.

Once again, I'd like to thank this week's thug for helping us highlight this problem. Maybe, through these "thugs" hard work, we can get things changed!

It's "Illegal" Alien

I ran into a friend who works in one of Shelby County's criminal courts the other day and we were discussing crime and all things criminal. He had some revelations for me. I knew there was a problem with illegal aliens, but I didn't know exactly how bad it was, not that I have a clear picture of that now. But, what I learned was astounding.

It seems that there is an "illegal" in the court where he works who has been in jail for 2 years, on a "rape of a child" charge. The defense is claiming he is incapable of knowing right from wrong. This is because he doesn't speak English! Usually, a person is ruled mentally incompetent because of some psychological problem, but this new wrinkle,which is apparently a scheme of the public defenders office, is costing the taxpayer a bundle. The court has assigned a translator (I'm told at $125.00 per court appearance) and a spanish speaking attorney, at a much higher rate. They are also paying dueling psychologists to haggle over whether or not this guy has become Anglicized enough to be tried. There's no telling how much money we are spending on this clown, who should have been dropped off back in his native country (from about 30,000 feet).

In another matter, which is related to the same problem, I was told how the DAs office took another illegal alien to the judge and recommended probation. Fortunately, that judge wouldn't go along with the deal. He ruled that it would be impossible for him to grant probation to an "illegal alien" because one of the rules for probation is that the person will have a job, and it is illegal to hire an illegal alien. This guy is now doing the 11 months and 29 days he should be doing.
I hope the other judges take note of this ruling because it is only right. I cannot understand how we got so out of control that we are granting, not only the rights of citizens, but more, to illegal aliens.

I will be trying to find information over the next week or so regarding how many illegal aliens have been arrested this past year, even though our local shurf isn't concerned with enforcing that law. Personally, I think once arrested, and identified as an illegal, they should be immediately deported. I think it's called "prima facia" evidence. The fact that they are breathing our air, is proof enough that they are committing a crime.

Thug of the Week - 02-07-2008

This weeks participant in the Thug of the Week Thug-a-thon is Andre Elliott. Andre has been a non player lately, but somehow he has landed back in the slammer, after assaulting a clerk at a service station, while being overly inebriated. This is not the first time Andre has assaulted someone. As is usually the case, this weeks player, has done this numerous times, only to be evaluated, then released back onto society. Andre has been arrested 171 different times and has been charged with 266 different charges, ranging from public drunk to robbery. He has also been charged with selling crack cocaine, carry a dangerous weapon, etc. He is currently in jail on a $100.00 bond and will probably walk back out the door tomorrow, if not sooner.

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As an aside, I think people might be interested to know that I was contacted, this week, by a judge who said he had been listening to Mike Fleming and me discuss this repeat offender issue. He said he was glad someone was speaking up, because a sitting judge cannot. This particular judge is a friend that I helped get elected because I knew he would make a good judge. I told him of my idea about the sentencing matrix, and he agreed - it is a great idea. The underlying concept is that after the first conviction on a misdemeanor charge (automatic probation), a person would have to receive a stronger punishment than they received the previous time. This would give a judge some leeway, but would require a progressive discipline. Hopefully, our local legislators will be paying attention to this blog and the radio show.