Thursday, February 24, 2005

02242005 - Officer Patrick Jones - Detroit PD

On February 24, 2005, Detroit Police Officer Patrick Jones was suspended from the police department due to his February 16th domestic violence arrest.






Also See:

Officer Patrick Jones arrested for domestic violence








BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of the Regular Board of Police Commissioners Meeting
Thursday, February 24, 2005
The regular meeting of the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners was held on Thursday, February 24, 2005, at 3:00 p.m., at Police Headquarters, 1300 Beaubien, Detroit, Michigan 48226.

4. SECRETARY’S REPORT – EXEC. DIR. GOSS
Suspensions
Minutes of the Regular BPC Meeting Thursday, February 24, 2005 Page 5
On February 24, 2005, Police Officer Patrick Jones, Badge 689, assigned to the Eighth Precinct was suspended without pay by Chief Ella M. Bully-Cummings.

On February 16, 2005, the Internal Controls Division, Internal Affairs Section was notified of an allegation of misconduct on the part of Officer Jones. More specifically, the allegation of misconduct concerned the breaking and entering of a residence of another while in possession of a dangerous weapon and causing damage to the residence. As a result, an Internal Affairs investigation was initiated.

The Internal Affairs investigation revealed the following: On February 16, 2005, at approximately 3:34 a.m. Westland police officers responded to a radio run concerning a breaking and entering at a residence, located in the City of Westland, Michigan. Upon arrival, Westland police officers were advised by complainant 1 that he is a Detroit Police Officer, and that while he and complainant 2 were asleep inside of the residence, complaint 2's eight (8) year old child woke them up because she heard someone knocking on the front door. As complainants 1 and 2 proceeded down stairs, they observed Officer Jones outside standing on the front porch. At that point, Officer Jones knocked down the front door and entered the residence with his firearm drawn to his side. Complainant 1 then retrieved his firearm and identified himself as a Detroit Police Officer and told Officer Jones to leave his residence.

Officer Jones then identified himself as a Detroit Police Officer and advised complainant 1 that he wanted to speak to complainant 2 and his eight (8) year old child. After several requests, Officer Jones left the residence, whereupon he was taken into custody by Westland police officers and transported to the Westland Police Department.

On that same date, a warrant was issued against Officer Jones, charging him with “Home Invasion First Degree,” “Home Invasion Third Degree,” “Malicious Destruction of Property/$200.00 or more but less than $1,000.00,” and “Felony Firearm,” contrary to MCL 750.110a(5), MCL 750.110a(7), MCL 750.377a, and MCL 750.227b, respectively. “Home Invasion First Degree” is a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 20 years and/or a fine of $5,000.00; “Home Invasion Third Degree” is a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than five (5) years and/or a fine of $2,000.00; “Malicious Destruction of Property” is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than one (1) year and/or a fine of not more than $2,000.00 or three (3) times the amount of destruction, whichever is greater; and “Felony Firearm” is a felony punishable by two (2) years in prison.

On February 17, 2005, Officer Jones appeared at the State of Michigan Eighteenth District Court for arraignment; a plea of not guilty was entered on his behalf to each of the aforementioned charges. A personal bond was set in

Minutes of the Regular BPC Meeting Thursday, February 24, 2005 Page 6the amount of $10,000.00. A preliminary examination is scheduled for February 24, 2005.
Based on the above circumstances, it is recommended that Officer Jones be charged with, but not limited to the following violation of the Detroit Police Department Rules and Regulations:
CHARGE: CONDUCT UNPROFESSIONAL; CONTRARY TO THE LAW ENFORCEMENT CODE OF ETHICS, THIS BEING IN VIOLATION OF THE DETROIT POLICE DEPARTMENT MANUAL, SERIES 100, DIRECTIVE 102.3-5.7, CONDUCT UNBECOMING AN OFFICER, COMMAND 3.
Unless contravened by this Commission, the above suspension without pay will stand.
There were no contraventions to the above suspension without pay.

Wednesday, February 16, 2005

02162005 - Officer Patrick Jones - Detroit PD

Detroit Police Officer Patrick Jones, Detroit Police Department: Broke into his ex's home with his gun drawn.

Charged with: first-degree home invasion; third-degree home invasion; malicious destruction of property; and felony firearm.









BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of the Regular Board of Police Commissioners Meeting
Thursday, February 24, 2005
The regular meeting of the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners was held on Thursday, February 24, 2005, at 3:00 p.m., at Police Headquarters, 1300 Beaubien, Detroit, Michigan 48226.

4. SECRETARY’S REPORT – EXEC. DIR. GOSS
Suspensions
Minutes of the Regular BPC Meeting Thursday, February 24, 2005 Page 5
On February 24, 2005, Police Officer Patrick Jones, Badge 689, assigned to the Eighth Precinct was suspended without pay by Chief Ella M. Bully-Cummings.

On February 16, 2005, the Internal Controls Division, Internal Affairs Section was notified of an allegation of misconduct on the part of Officer Jones. More specifically, the allegation of misconduct concerned the breaking and entering of a residence of another while in possession of a dangerous weapon and causing damage to the residence. As a result, an Internal Affairs investigation was initiated.

The Internal Affairs investigation revealed the following: On February 16, 2005, at approximately 3:34 a.m. Westland police officers responded to a radio run concerning a breaking and entering at a residence, located in the City of Westland, Michigan. Upon arrival, Westland police officers were advised by complainant 1 that he is a Detroit Police Officer, and that while he and complainant 2 were asleep inside of the residence, complaint 2's eight (8) year old child woke them up because she heard someone knocking on the front door. As complainants 1 and 2 proceeded down stairs, they observed Officer Jones outside standing on the front porch. At that point, Officer Jones knocked down the front door and entered the residence with his firearm drawn to his side. Complainant 1 then retrieved his firearm and identified himself as a Detroit Police Officer and told Officer Jones to leave his residence.

Officer Jones then identified himself as a Detroit Police Officer and advised complainant 1 that he wanted to speak to complainant 2 and his eight (8) year old child. After several requests, Officer Jones left the residence, whereupon he was taken into custody by Westland police officers and transported to the Westland Police Department.

On that same date, a warrant was issued against Officer Jones, charging him with “Home Invasion First Degree,” “Home Invasion Third Degree,” “Malicious Destruction of Property/$200.00 or more but less than $1,000.00,” and “Felony Firearm,” contrary to MCL 750.110a(5), MCL 750.110a(7), MCL 750.377a, and MCL 750.227b, respectively. “Home Invasion First Degree” is a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 20 years and/or a fine of $5,000.00; “Home Invasion Third Degree” is a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than five (5) years and/or a fine of $2,000.00; “Malicious Destruction of Property” is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than one (1) year and/or a fine of not more than $2,000.00 or three (3) times the amount of destruction, whichever is greater; and “Felony Firearm” is a felony punishable by two (2) years in prison.

On February 17, 2005, Officer Jones appeared at the State of Michigan Eighteenth District Court for arraignment; a plea of not guilty was entered on his behalf to each of the aforementioned charges. A personal bond was set in

Minutes of the Regular BPC Meeting Thursday, February 24, 2005 Page 6the amount of $10,000.00. A preliminary examination is scheduled for February 24, 2005.
Based on the above circumstances, it is recommended that Officer Jones be charged with, but not limited to the following violation of the Detroit Police Department Rules and Regulations:
CHARGE: CONDUCT UNPROFESSIONAL; CONTRARY TO THE LAW ENFORCEMENT CODE OF ETHICS, THIS BEING IN VIOLATION OF THE DETROIT POLICE DEPARTMENT MANUAL, SERIES 100, DIRECTIVE 102.3-5.7, CONDUCT UNBECOMING AN OFFICER, COMMAND 3.
Unless contravened by this Commission, the above suspension without pay will stand.
There were no contraventions to the above suspension without pay.


[MI POLICE OFFICER INVOLVED PERPETRATED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LAW ENFORCEMENT MURDER SUICIDE]

Tuesday, February 1, 2005

02012005 - Officer Tracey House - Burton PD

OFFICER TRACEY HOUSE, BURTON POLICE DEPARTMENT: CHARGED MARCH 13, 2008 FOR FEBRUARY 2005 STALKING INCIDENT






Former Burton police officer sentenced to probation in stalking case
by Shannon Murphy
The Flint Journal
Friday July 11, 2008, 7:32 AM
http://www.mlive.com/flintjournal/index.ssf/2008/07/former_burton_police_officer_s_1.html
BURTON, Michigan -- Kyle Wilke doesn't view a person wearing a police badge as the safe haven she once did.

"You're taught as a child that if you see an officer you run to them for safety," she said. "I will never tell my children to do that."

Wilke was a victim of former Burton police officer Tracey House, who was sentenced to 18 months probation Thursday for misdemeanor stalking.

"This officer has destroyed what the badge means to me," Wilke said after the sentencing.

Police began investigating House in 2005 after allegations surfaced that she used the state's police records database to gather information on Wilke, her family and friends.

The stalking began, police said, because Wilke had dated someone House liked. The investigation also uncovered that House used social networking Web sites to find Wilke and other victims, as well as sent letters and called them.

House pleaded no contest in April to misdemeanor stalking in exchange for her agreement to never seek a police career again. She did not speak during her sentencing.

Her attorney, David J. Nickola, said she has not had any contact with the victims in two years.

"My client made a mistake," he told District Judge Richard Hughes. "As a result, she lost not only her job, but her career."

House left the Burton Police Department in 2007, after a 12-year career.

Wilke said she was disappointed by House's sentence and feels she was given special treatment because she was a police officer.

District Judge Richard Hughes disagreed, saying House most likely was investigated more thoroughly because of her law enforcement background.












Former Burton police officer sentenced to probation in stalking case
by Shannon Murphy
The Flint Journal
Thursday July 10, 2008, 10:15 AM
http://www.mlive.com/flintjournal/index.ssf/2008/07/former_burton_police_officer_s.html

BURTON, Michigan -- A former Burton police officer accused of stalking another woman was sentenced today to 18 months probation.

Tracey House pleaded no contest in April to misdemeanor stalking in exchange for her agreement to never seek a job as a police officer again.

Police said she used the state's police records database to gather information on a woman who had dated a man House liked. She also used social networking sites, such as Myspace, to stalk the woman's family and friends.

House did not speak during the sentencing. Her attorney, David J. Nickola, said she has not had any contact with the victims in two years.

"My client made a mistake," he told District Judge Richard Hughes. "As a result, she lost not only her job, but her career."

House left the Burton police department in 2007, after a 12-year career.












Burton police officer pleads no contest in stalking case
by Shannon Murphy
The Flint Journal
Friday April 18, 2008, 6:45 PM
http://www.mlive.com/flintjournal/index.ssf/2008/04/burton_police_officer_pleads_n.html

BURTON, Michigan -- A former Burton police officer misused the state's police records database to gather information on a romantic rival, a state police investigator said.

Tracey House this week pleaded no contest to misdemeanor stalking in exchange for her agreement to never seek a police career again.

Prosecutors also agreed not to pursue felony charges in the case.

If House reneges on the deal, she would potentially face felony charges of misusing the state's Law Enforcement Information Network.

State police Detective Sgt. Mark Krebs said the charges stem from 2005 allegations that House was looking for information on a woman who was pursuing a man who House liked.

"She was stalking this woman and causing havoc in her life because she had taken away one of her love interests," Krebs said.

He said that House also pulled over the woman's friends while on patrol at night to get information from them.

Her attorney, David J. Nickola, said House knows what she did was wrong but said she misused LEIN because she had been threatened on the Internet.

"She wanted to make sure this was not a psychopath with a criminal record," he said.

"The ends don't justify the means."

The Burton Police Department said they informed LEIN of the violation but were not sanctioned by the state. Police departments can risk losing their LEIN access if the state determines a pattern of misuse.

House left the Burton Police Department in January 2007 after a 12-year career.

Krebs, who began the investigation in 2005, said House also accessed the victims bank accounts and e-mail and would write letters to people with harsh criticism of the victim.

"She always knew where the victim moved to and any change of phone numbers," Krebs said.

Nickola disputed claims that House accessed any bank accounts and said she misused LEIN once.

House is studying for a career outside police work and just wants to put the matter behind her, said Nickola.

"Emotion got the best of her," said Nickola.

House is expected to be sentenced July 10 by Central District Judge Richard Hughes and faces a maximum of a year in jail.



         






Former Burton Michigan cop faces misdemeanor stalking charge
by Bryn Mickle
The Flint Journal
Friday March 14, 2008, 11:50 PM
http://www.mlive.com/flintjournal/index.ssf/2008/03/former_burton_michigan_cop_fac.html

Burton -- A former Burton Michigan police officer is accused of using her law enforcement position to stalk a woman.

Tracey House, 34, is expected to turn herself in Wednesday for arraignment on a charge of misdemeanor stalking, which carries a maximum penalty of a year in jail.

A warrant for her arrest was sworn out this week, said Genesee County Prosecutor David S. Leyton.

The charge arose out of a February 2005 incident in Burton that was investigated by a state police detective from Bad Axe.

Leyton declined to elaborate on the allegations but said the alleged stalking involved a woman that House knew.

"Things just got out of hand," said Leyton.

House's attorney, David J. Nickola, said the situation arose after House and the woman "locked horns over a man."

"Both were overzealous in their pursuit of him and, unfortunately, emotions ran high," said Nickola.

House left the Burton Police Department in January 2007 after a 12-year career there and has not worked as a police officer since, said Nickola.

She is currently attending school and is unlikely to pursue another police job, he said.

"I believe she will be moving away from police work," said Nickola.




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Monday, January 31, 2005

01312005 - Officer Romon Johnson - Detroit PD

January 31, 2005: Officer Romon Johnson, Detroit Police Department

SEE ALSO:
DETROIT POLICE OFFICER ROMON JOHNSON: Felonious assault and felony firearm [April 27, 2007]
http://michiganoidv.blogspot.com/2007/04/officer-romon-johnson-detroit-pd.html

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of the Regular Board of Police Commissioners Meeting Thursday, April 21, 2005
The regular meeting of the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners was held on Thursday, April 21, at 3:00 p.m., at Police Headquarters, 1300 Beaubien, Detroit, Michigan 48226.
ATTENDANCE
Board Members Present Department Personnel Present Arthur Blackwell, II Chief Ella M. Bully-Cummings
Erminia Ramirez DC Brenda Goss Andrews
Jim Holley Cmdr. Scott Kohls
Megan Norris (ABS) Insp. Gail Wilson-Turner
Willie Hampton Lt. Brian Stair
Lt. Michael Adams
Sgt. Romel Alexander
PO Michael Woody
PO Walter Huggins
Atty. Nancy Ninowski
Board Staff Present
Dante’ L. Goss, Executive Director Sgt. Joanna Ali-Johnson
E. Lynise Bryant-Weekes, Personnel Director
Denise R. Hooks, Attorney/Supervising Inv.
Arnold Sheard, Interim Chief Investigator
OTHERS PRESENT
Atty. John Goldpaugh
Ron Scott
Ms. Walters
Rick Jones
Odell Johnson
Juanita Newton
Media
RECORDERS Minutes of the Regular BPC Meeting Thursday, April 21, 2005 Page 2
Jerome Adams
Kellie Williams

4. SECRETARY’S REPORT – EXEC. DIR. GOSS
SUSPENSIONS
Exec. Dir. Goss read the following:
Exec. Dir. Goss read the following:
On April 21, 2005, Police Officer Romon Johnson, Badge 979, assigned to the Tenth Precinct, was suspended without pay by Chief of Police Ella M. Bully-Cummings.
On February 1, 2005, the Internal Affairs Section was notified of an allegation of misconduct on the part of Officer Johnson. More specifically, the complaint alleged that Officer Johnson is currently married to two (2) women and that he has threatened one of the women with physical harm.

As a result, the Internal Affairs Section initiated an investigation, which revealed the following:
On February 15, 2005, the Internal Affairs Section received a certified copy of a State of Louisiana Certificate of Marriage indicating that on October 20, 2004, Officer Johnson married wife number two (2) in the City of Lake

Minutes of the Regular BPC Meeting Thursday, April 21, 2005 Page 8 Charles, County of Calcasieu, Louisiana. A judge performed the marriage ceremony.
On February 16, 2005, the Internal Affairs Section received a certified copy of a State of Ohio Marriage Record indicating that on October 30, 1998, Officer Johnson married wife number one (1) in Lucas County, Ohio. A Reverend performed the marriage ceremony.
The complaint also alleged that wife number two (2) has received numerous threats including an incident that occurred on January 31, 2005, wherein shots were fired at her. On April 7, 2005, the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana Prosecutor's Office issued felony warrant #371453, charging Officer Johnson with Bigamy. In Louisiana, Bigamy is punishable as a felony with five (5) years in prison, with or without hard labor, and/or a one thousand dollar ($1,000.00) fine. An arraignment date is currently pending.

Based on the above circumstances, it is recommended that Officer Johnson be charged with, but not limited to the following violation of the Detroit Police Department Rules and Regulations:
CHARGE: THE LAW ENFORCEMENT CODE OF ETHICS; THIS BEING IN VIOLATION OF THE DETROIT POLICE DEPARTMENT MANUAL, SERIES 100, DIRECTIVE 102.3-5.7, CONDUCT UNBECOMING AN OFFICER, COMMAND 3.
Unless contravened by this Commission, the above suspension without pay will stand.
Atty. Goldpaugh stated with this being a felony, I am not going to present arguments at this time.
Comm. Holley asked the conduct is contrary to the law enforcement code of ethics, what did he violate in the Manual? Did he violate the shame piece?

Chairperson Blackwell stated for breaking the law, he was married to two women.
Comm. Holley stated okay, I just want to make sure that is in the code.

Chairperson Blackwell asked do you mean marrying two women or breaking the law?
Minutes of the Regular BPC Meeting Thursday, April 21, 2005 Page 9

Comm. Holley stated marrying two women.

Chairperson Blackwell stated I don’t think that they specifically say that.

Comm. Holley stated there is a thing here about shooting at someone and then also the marriage thing. I am not familiar with all of these series of directives. He asked Exec. Dir. Goss are these charges for both violations? He asked do you understand what I am asking Mr. Chairman?

Chairperson Blackwell stated yes, I do. What you are saying is that you are talking about specific charges that went against the code and the directives of the procedures. The fact that he had been charged with a felony that issue alone is something that generally is an issue that the Chief makes a suspension. Protocol wise, Mr. Goldpaugh has never challenged a felony charge. Anything that breaks the law gets that kind of charge no matter what it is. The only thing is when you say that someone is currently married to two women; I would just ask the police is that possible.

Exec. Dir. Goss stated it is possible.

Comm. Holley stated yes, it is possible.

Atty. Goldpaugh stated it is not possible to be legally married, that’s what creates the crime of bigamy, which is alleged down in Louisiana.

Comm. Holley stated I just want to make sure that the law that we are charging him with is with the bigamy and with the shooting, that’s what I want to make sure that we have in here.

Chairperson Blackwell stated we’re not charging him.
Comm. Holley stated I mean not us charging him, but I am asking the Chief has he been charged.
Atty. Goldpaugh stated he has not been charged with any allegations with respect to the shooting. The only charge against him at this point in time, is a bigamy warrant that was issued out of the state of Louisiana, which he is going down to address.

Comm. Holley stated I am concerned that we charged him with one thing and not two.
Chairperson Blackwell stated we are not charging him; the Chief suspended him based on his conduct.

Minutes of the Regular BPC Meeting Thursday, April 21, 2005 Page 10


the shooting because it is in the complaint.

Atty. Ninowski stated the petition that was submitted by the Department that was just read into the record is based on allegations. The allegations include, the felony charge of bigamy and the conduct related to that, as well as the allegation that wife number two (2) was shot at. The recommended charge of conduct unbecoming an officer, that you are referencing, is the recommendation based on that allegation. When the charges are actually drafted by Discipline, it will incorporate everything into the charges. She asked does that answer your question?

Comm. Holley stated yes, it really does. I just want to make sure that both charges are included because you can only be punished for what you are charged for if you are guilty. So, if you are only being charged for bigamy and not the other…but if you are charged and found guilty of both, then you pay the penalty.

Chairperson Blackwell stated I think that we are saying something different. Most of these cases come up whether you are charged or not. The Chief reserves the right based on conduct unbecoming an officer to suspend without pay, that’s all that is in front of us. Whether or not they are convicted or not is a separate issue.

Comm. Holley asked this suspension is based upon, not just bigamy, but bigamy and the shooting? But, what I am hearing you say is that it is based upon the bigamy only.

Atty. Ninowski stated no, it is based on conduct. The conduct is set forth in that petition.

Atty. Goldpaugh stated it should be noted in the petition that there is no allegation made that Officer Johnson is the one who fired at wife number two (2), only that she claimed or somebody claimed that she was fired upon down in Louisiana.

Chairperson Blackwell stated for example, it could have been by wife number one (1).

Atty. Goldpaugh stated it could have been by her husband number one (1) for all we know, we don’t know who it was. But the only charge against him in Louisiana was the felony.

Atty. Ninowski stated the Department’s petition incorporates all of the conduct and that includes the allegation of shooting and the bigamy charge and the conduct associated with that bigamy charge.

Minutes of the Regular BPC Meeting Thursday, April 21, 2005 Page 11

There were no contraventions to the above suspension without pay.


[MI POLICE OFFICER INVOLVED PERPETRATED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LAW ENFORCEMENT MURDER SUICIDE]

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Tuesday, January 18, 2005

01182005 - C.O. David Dorland - Suspended - Antrim County SD

Also See:

Corrections officer Dorland - CSC

   
 
Antrim corrections officer arrested in connection with sex crimes
Traverse City Record-Eagle
March 22, 2005
http://archives.record-eagle.com/2005/mar/22cop.htm

BELLAIRE - An Antrim County corrections officer is in jail for alleged sexual contact with a female inmate.

David R. Dorland, a corrections officer with the Antrim Country Sheriff's Department since 2000, was arrested by state police Monday on a five-count warrant.

Dorland's arrest followed a two-month state police investigation, said Antrim County Prosecuting Attorney Charles Koop.

Dorland has been suspended since Jan. 18, said Antrim Sheriff Terry Johnson said.

"As soon as we found out we took action and began investigating immediately," Johnson said.

"We're totally embarrassed and humiliated over it."Koop said the allegations against Dorland emerged when another sheriff's department employee raised concerns to the sheriff about Dorland's behavior.

Johnson said he doesn't know of any other department employees who were involved in the alleged incidents.

The complaint includes three felony counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, one misdemeanor indecent exposure charge and one misdemeanor count of assault and battery involving touching without consent, Koop said.

Dorland, of Torch Lake Township, allegedly had sexual contact with a female inmate at the Antrim County Jail between November 2002 and January 2003 and had sexual contact with the same woman when she was a probationer during the fall of 2003.

Johnson said there are surveillance cameras in the jail but the recording system was not in place during the time in question.

"If there are other victims out there, we certainly want to know about it," Johnson said.

Dorland's arraignment was scheduled for today. Koop and Johnson would not comment on whether he had prior disciplinary problems with the department.

Anyone with additional information about the case should contact Michigan State Police Detective Sgt. Gwen White-Erickson at (231) 347-8102.