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MyMission

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30. Many in departments are reluctant to investigate or pursue charges
Wed Feb 24, 2021, 02:24 AM
Feb 2021

I agree departments need to investigate but from what I've been seeing most are reluctant. Here's an example:
A cop in PA was arrested, based on a warrant to access posts made under an alias. He knew he might get arrested but did not turn himself in.
https://www.ldnews.com/story/news/2021/02/19/north-corwall-twp-police-officer-arrested-connection-capitol-riots/4510492001/

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In a news release, North Cornwall Police Chief John Leahy said officials from the Lebanon County township became aware Friday morning that a member of the police department had been arrested and is facing charges in connection with the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6.

"No Township official had any knowledge of this individual’s actions prior to his arrest," the release states.

However, Fischer, as SV Spindrift, indicated in a Facebook message the day after the riot that he might need a job, the criminal complaint states. When he was asked if his employer said anything to him, Fischer replied: "Yep.... chief did."

There's a link from that article stating that chief has been suspended, with pay! The department will not make a statement til Monday. Chief knew the day after 1/6.

And a former cop from NC was arrested as part of oath keepers conspiracy ring. One article does not state she is a former Police officer.
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/politics/2021/02/19/north-carolina-woman-arrested-in-investivation-in-attack-on-u-s--capitol

But this article does. https://www.google.com/amp/s/statesville.com/news/state-and-regional/former-nc-police-officers-arrested-for-role-in-capitol-riot-52-year-old-is-part/article_bc265fd7-2da9-5a0c-a0b7-c424368f04b7.amp.html

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Steele worked as a High Point police officer, including a period where she was a school-resource officer, and is currently married to Kenneth Steele, who has been assistant police chief for the High Point police department. She also listed herself as a public safety officer for Novant Health on her LinkedIn page, which appears to have since been deleted.

...It was not immediately known when she left the High Point Police Department.

Officials with High Point Police could not immediately be reached Friday.

And her brother was arrested, also charged with conspiracy. And it's not clear if her husband is or was the deputy chief. He was not arrested but he's married to her and has held a high rank. Did that delay her arrest for 6 weeks?

I've been checking the DOJ site for updated information on arrests
https://www.justice.gov/usao-dc/capitol-breach-cases
As arrests have been made, some are revealed to be current or former cops. Several do not have case status or arrest information listed. Specifically Fracker and Robertson were named early on. I question what's up with that?

I don't want to see a witch hunt either, but I suspect that blue wall has been holding back the tide that should be coming in with information about complicit law enforcement. Some departments have been quick to condemn and fire those who participated, while others have avoided taking action.

This former cop who gouged out the cops eye probably knew he was going to be arrested, which is the only reason he turned himself in.

It seems they think they should have immunity because they've been law enforcement officers. This guy asked to be released based on that fact. Glad he wasn't.

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He's the eye gouger too soothsayer Feb 2021 #1
I was shocked it took so long to get this guy....even then, it was him surrendering. Nevilledog Feb 2021 #2
Just saw this... Nevilledog Feb 2021 #5
I just hope a lot of city police departments Warpy Feb 2021 #10
Many in departments are reluctant to investigate or pursue charges MyMission Feb 2021 #30
+1 uponit7771 Feb 2021 #31
"FBI trash collection continues. LOL! Dawson Leery Feb 2021 #3
"Trash collection " is an astoundingly apt description. So very tue. Pongo Feb 2021 #4
K&R Scurrilous Feb 2021 #6
FBI trash collection continues. Perfect. Wonder how many eyes he gouged out in NYC? F' him. Evolve Dammit Feb 2021 #7
Give this creep the max penalty. nt oasis Feb 2021 #8
Retired NYPD officer arrested for pipe attack in Capitol riot FelineOverlord Feb 2021 #9
He was dumb enough to wear... SergeStorms Feb 2021 #11
Because they "THOUGHT" they had the power of the President of the United States Ferrets are Cool Feb 2021 #15
My favorite was leftieNanner Feb 2021 #17
Really!? Bwaaaahahahaaaaaaa! Duuuumb!!!!! 😂 electric_blue68 Feb 2021 #27
+1, Law enforcement in the US needs to be more professional AND smarter. I find a good uponit7771 Feb 2021 #33
Every singled retired Traildogbob Feb 2021 #12
I'm absolutely fine with that. BobTheSubgenius Feb 2021 #25
Same here Traildogbob Feb 2021 #29
"FBI trash collection continues." Ferrets are Cool Feb 2021 #13
Looking forward to hearing what his Union Rep. has to say about this. Actually they usually.... RussellCattle Feb 2021 #14
For NYC it's the PBA... JHB Feb 2021 #19
Yep, there's a wonderful term. It just announces they're looking out for each other, the.... RussellCattle Feb 2021 #21
Come on and give me a little multigraincracker Feb 2021 #16
Well I guess those Qanon quacks were right ... we do have a "deep state" problem. Botany Feb 2021 #18
Good lord, the next thing we'll be doing is "draining the swamp". Heh. RussellCattle Feb 2021 #20
Well, he looks like a nice guy Botany Feb 2021 #22
can we defund yet? quakerboy Feb 2021 #23
Lock them up malaise Feb 2021 #24
Hold on...so this the same lowlife with the pipe AND eye gouging?. Rustyeye77 Feb 2021 #26
To the clinker you go! 🔗➡️✔️ electric_blue68 Feb 2021 #28
Riots are spontaneous mob violence. This insurrection was planned, funded, and directed at Congress. Hermit-The-Prog Feb 2021 #32
K&R for visibility Blue Owl Feb 2021 #34
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