Monday, March 17, 2003
03172003 - Officer David Fazekas - Utica PD
Domestic violence charges dropped against officer
Police command reviewing case internally
The Source
Friday, January 16, 2004
http://www.sourcenewspapers.com/articles/2004/01/16/news/news7.txt
Domestic violence charges filed against a Utica police officer have been dismissed and are not likely to be reinstated.
The charges against David Fazekas were dropped recently after the complainant in the case did not show up in court.
The case had been dismissed without prejudice in November, meaning that charges could be reinstated and court proceedings could continue.
The charges were reauthorized and a new date set. That date was changed but when the new January court date came around, a key participant in the trial again did not show up in court. So ends the criminal end of the case.
Fazekas, however, is not out of the woods as he still faces a review of his employment by the department.
"The matter is now being handled through an internal review to determine if there were any violations of departmental policies and procedures," said Utica Police Chief Michael Reaves. "Any further action will be handled internally."
The chief could not comment further on the matter because of contractual obligations and personnel directives and protocols.
Contract language indicates that if Fazekas is determined to have violated policy and procedures, he could face punishment ranging from an oral reprimand to termination of his employment.
After an off-duty altercation with his wife March 17, Fazekas was arrested by the Macomb County Sheriff's Department earlier this year. A warrant was authorized May 8.
Fazekas faced one charge of domestic violence, a 93-day misdemeanor, and later, one count of malicious use of a communications device for a harassing phone call in June.
Police reports indicate that the couple had a verbal altercation that escalated with Fazekas allegedly pushing his wife "a couple of times."
State law requires that an individual convicted of domestic violence be denied privileges to carry or own a gun, making it difficult if not impossible for a convicted police officer to hold his or her job in law enforcement.
Generally, such cases end in the termination of employment for the officer involved.
Since the incident, Fazekas has been on unpaid leave pending the resolution of his case.
Fazekas joined the force in 1998 and, working the night shift, has been a key member of the department in road enforcement. He was named Utica's Police Officer of the Year in 2002 and has been recognized by Mothers Against Drunk Driving for his efforts in removing drunken drivers from area roadways. --Jon Ottman
Thursday, January 23, 2003
01232003 - Detroit PD Officer Daniel Linares - Suspended: Child Abuse
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BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
(COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE)
Minutes of the Regular Board of Police Commissioners Meeting
Thursday, January 23, 2003
The regular meeting of the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners was held on
Thursday, January 23, 2003, at 3:00 p.m., Police Headquarters, 1300 Beaubien
– Rm. 328, Detroit, MI 48226.
4. SECRETARY REPORT – EXEC. DIR. MCDONALD
Suspension
On January 23, 2003, Police Officer Daniel Linares, badge 3780, assigned to the Sixth Precinct, was suspended without pay by Assistant Chief of Police Walter E. Shoulders.
On November 27, 2002, the Internal Affairs Section received a Preliminary Complaint Record regarding off-duty Officer Linares, alleging “Child Abuse.”
According to the information, on November 26, 2002, officers of the Fifth Precinct responded to St. John’s Hospital regarding a child abuse report. The investigation revealed that both parents are police officers. The complainant is a three-month-old female infant, who lives with her mother and a female roommate. The roommate baby-sits the complainant.
On the above date, the complainant’s mother made arrangements with Officer Linares to watch the baby at her house between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. The roommate stated she stopped by the house at 12:00 p.m. for lunch and left at 12:30 p.m. She stated that everything was fine with the complainant. When the roommate returned at 2:05 p.m., Officer Linares told her that the complainant was sleeping. Officer Linares left the location at approximately 2:20 p.m. At approximately 3:15 p.m., same date, the roommate checked on the complainant and observed redness and bruising on the left side of her face. She contacted the mother of the complainant. The mother returned home and conveyed her to St. John’s Hospital. At the hospital, the doctor examined the complainant and observed bruising and a bite mark consistent with child abuse. She was admitted to the hospital in stable condition and later released to the custody of her mother.
On January 15, 2003, Magistrate Thomas Shannon, of 36th District Court, issued felony warrant #36-03-55584, charging Officer Linares with “Child Abuse 2nd Degree.”
On January 16, 2003, Officer Linares was arraigned before Magistrate Thomas Shannon, and he stood mute to the charge and a not guilty plea was entered on his behalf. He was released on a $1,000.00 personal bond. His preliminary examination is scheduled for January 28, 2003.
Based on the above circumstances, it is recommended that Officer Linares be charged with, but not limited to the following violation of the Detroit Police Department Rules and Regulations:
CHARGE: CONDUCT UNBECOMING AN OFFICER; CONTRARY TO THE
LAW ENFORCEMENT CODE OF ETHICS, THIS BEING IN
VIOLATION OF GENERAL ORDER 72-17(R), SECTION K.
SUBSECTION 65.
Unless contravened by this Commission, the above suspension without pay will
stand.
There were no contraventions to the above suspension.
Sunday, January 12, 2003
01122003 - Officer Mark Roll - Detroit PD
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Officer Mark Roll charged with domestic violence:
January 12, 2003 - While Officer Mark Roll was suspended from the department with pay for a 2002 domestic violence assault, he was arrested and charged for an altercation during a bar fight.
Minutes of the Regular Board of Police Commissioners Meeting
Thursday, March 27, 2003
The regular meeting of the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners was held on
Thursday, March 27, 2003 at 3:00 p.m., at Police Headquarters, 1300 Beaubien -
Rm. 328-A, Detroit, MI 48226.
4. SECRETARY REPORT - EXEC. DIR. GOSS
Suspension
On March 27, 2003, Police Officer Mark Roll, Badge 1128, assigned to The Gaming Administration Section, was suspended without pay, by Chief Jerry A. Oliver, Sr.
On January 12, 2003, Police Officer Mark Roll, was involved in a physical altercation with a subject while at a bar in East Tawas, Michigan.
According to the information, Officer Roll’s male friend was involved in a physical altercation. As his friend was being escorted out of the bar, Officer Roll allegedly punched the complainant. In addition, Officer Roll punched the glass of the front door causing it to shatter. Misdemeanor warrant #03-224FM was issued charging Officer Roll with “Malicious Destruction of Building - $200 or More, but Less than $1,000.”
On March 24, 2003, Officer Roll was arraigned before the Honorable Magistrate Jennifer Huebel, of the81st District Court, Tawas, Michigan.
He was released on a $5,000.00 personal bond.
Officer Roll is currently suspended with pay for “Assault and Battery/Domestic Violence,” in which he was dismissed from the Detroit Police Department at a Chief’s Hearing. He is currently appealing this decision. Additionally, on July 31, 2002, a Probationary Evaluation Board recommended that he be dismissed from the department due to poor work performance and attendance.
Based on the above circumstances, it is recommended that Officer Roll be charged with, but not limited to the following violation of the Detroit Police Department Rules and Regulations:
CHARGE: CONDUCT UNBECOMING AN OFFICER; CONTRARY TO THE LAW ENFORCEMENT CODE OF
Minutes of the Regular BPC Meeting Thursday, March 27, 2003 Page 6
ETHICS, THIS BEING IN VIOLATION OF GENERAL ORDER 72-17, SECTION K, SUBSECTION 65.
Due to the seriousness of the charge, I am requesting your concurrence with the suspension of Officer Roll without pay, effective March 27, 2003.
Comm. Norris stated the above suspension without pay would be tabled until the next Board meeting and reread. Atty. Thomas R. Zulch was prepared to argue the case but Atty. Nancy Ninowski was not present.
Comm. Norris stated that this postponement should not be taken negatively or positively in the Board’s failure to contravene or not today. Unless contravened by this Commission, the above suspension without pay will stand.
Thursday, January 2, 2003
01012003 - Deputy John Yeska Jr. - Saginaw County SD
DEPUTY JOHN YESKA JR. [SAGINAW COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT] Resigned from the Sheriff Department in January 2003, amid allegations that he had fondled a woman while on duty.
Prosecutor Michael D. Thomas denied a warrant request, citing insufficient evidence
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FORMER SHERIFF DEPUTY YESKA JR., CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT CHARGES: AUGUST 19, 2009.
Former Saginaw County Sheriff's deputy charged with CSC in Bay County
Published: Tuesday, October 05, 2010, 6:00 PM
Updated: Wednesday, October 06, 2010, 9:01 AM
By LaNia Coleman
The Bay City Times http://www.mlive.com/news/bay-city/index.ssf/2010/10/former_saginaw_county_sheriffs.html
BAY CITY — A former Saginaw County Sheriff’s deputy who resigned in 2003 after being accused of sexual assault now faces similar charges in Bay County.
John T. Yeska, Jr., 40, of Saginaw Township, was charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct causing injury, second-degree criminal sexual conduct causing personal injury, and assault with intent to commit sexual penetration.
First-degree conduct involves penetration. Second-degree involves touching.
The charges stem from an incident that allegedly occurred Aug. 19, 2009, in Hampton Township, according to court documents.
Records indicate Yeska met the alleged victim on the Internet.
On the night of the alleged assault, Yeska and the woman met face-to-face for the first time, court records show.
They reportedly went to a Bay City restaurant before returning to her home and engaging in what Yeska alleges was a sexual encounter of mutual consent, records show.
At a May preliminary hearing, Bridgeport attorney Debra S. Kauten, who is representing Yeska, questioned the victim about her mental health.
The case is scheduled to go to trial Tuesday, Oct. 26, before Bay County Circuit Judge Kenneth W. Schmidt.
Yeska was a seven-year veteran of the Saginaw County Sheriff’s Department when, in January 2003, he resigned amid an investigation of allegations he fondled a woman in his patrol car, Bay City Times records show.
The incident allegedly occurred at Pine Grove Park in Shiawassee County, where Yeska allegedly took the woman after a traffic stop in Oakley, records show.
Sheriff’s deputies investigated the complaint but Prosecutor Michael D. Thomas denied a warrant request, citing insufficient evidence, according to Times archives.
Thomas said the case did not meet the prosecutor’s “threshold for issuing criminal charges.”
Neither Yeska nor his attorney could be reached
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