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In reply to the discussion: Retired NYPD officer arrested for pipe attack in Capitol riot [View all]MyMission
(2,002 posts)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 individuals 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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