SAND SPRINGS
A city police officer is under investigation for an alleged assault while off duty at a Halloween weekend party west of Sand Springs.
As first reported on tulsaworld.com, Officer Ron Jones, an eight-year veteran of the Police Department, is on paid suspension while the city investigates the matter.
The Tulsa County Sheriff's Office is conducting its own investigation.
The Sheriff's Office said Jeffrey Scott Youngblood, 37, of Sand Springs suffered a concussion and a broken nose during a fight at the party and was hospitalized for two days.
The assault is alleged to have taken place about 1 a.m. Nov. 2 at the home of Joseph Christensen, who also is a Sand Springs police officer.
Other officers were at the party, and some of them have come forward as witnesses, officials said.
Authorities said Youngblood might have been intoxicated at the party and might have behaved inappropriately toward Jones' girlfriend and the wife of another officer.
When Jones interceded, a scuffle ensued, and Youngblood apparently was knocked to the floor. He was taken by private car to St. John Medical Center in Tulsa.
Sheriff's Capt. John Bowman said detectives tried to question Youngblood a few days later, but Youngblood was unable to remember what happened.
Sheriff's investigators have not yet questioned Jones.
Once he has been questioned, a report on the incident will be sent to the District Attorney's Office, Bowman said.
Jones' attorney, Scott Wood of Tulsa, said his client was acting in self-defense.
"Mr. Jones regrets the incident but feels justified in taking the action he did," Wood said, adding that he expects Jones to be exonerated.
Assistant Police Chief Mike Carter said the complaint against Jones was filed Nov. 2.
More Information: http://www.ktul.com/news/stories/1108/569439.html
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Friday, November 14, 2008
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Officer Ron Jones is Under Investigation for Assault and Battery
SAND SPRINGS
A city police officer is under investigation for an alleged assault and battery while off duty at a Halloween weekend party west of Sand Springs.
The officer, identified as Ron Jones, an eight-year veteran of the Sand Springs Police Department, is now on paid suspension while the city conducts an internal affairs investigation.
The Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office, meanwhile, is doing its own criminal investigation into the case and may soon forward its report to the prosecutor’s office for possible action.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, Jeffrey Scott Youngblood, 37, of Sand Springs suffered a concussion and a broken nose during the party and required hospitalization for two days.
The incident occurred around 1 a.m. Nov. 2 at the 220th W. Avenue home of Joseph Christensen, another Sand Springs police officer.
There were other police officers at the party, and some of them have come forward as witnesses, officials said.
Authorities said there were indications that Youngblood may have been intoxicated at the party and may have have displayed some inappropriate conduct toward Jones’ girlfriend and the wife of another Sand Springs police officer.
When Jones interceded, a scuffle ensued, and Youngblood was apparently knocked to the floor. He was taken by private car to St. John Medical Center in Tulsa.
Sheriff’s Capt. John Bowman said detectives tried questioning Youngblood a few days later, but Youngblood was unable to remember what happened.
Youngblood could not be reached by the Tulsa World for his version of the events. Jones has yet to be questioned by the Sheriff’s Office.
However, once he is questioned, the report on the incident will be forwarded to the District Attorney’s Office, Bowman said.
Jones’ attorney, Scott Wood of Tulsa, said his client “was acting in self-defense in the altercation with Mr. Youngblood.”
“Mr. Jones regrets the incident, but feels justified in taking the action he did,” Wood said, adding that he expects the officer to be completely exonerated once the investigation is complete.
Assistant Police Chief Mike Carter said the complaint against the officer was filed on Nov. 2 and he was put on suspension with pay, which is a normal routine.
A city police officer is under investigation for an alleged assault and battery while off duty at a Halloween weekend party west of Sand Springs.
The officer, identified as Ron Jones, an eight-year veteran of the Sand Springs Police Department, is now on paid suspension while the city conducts an internal affairs investigation.
The Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office, meanwhile, is doing its own criminal investigation into the case and may soon forward its report to the prosecutor’s office for possible action.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, Jeffrey Scott Youngblood, 37, of Sand Springs suffered a concussion and a broken nose during the party and required hospitalization for two days.
The incident occurred around 1 a.m. Nov. 2 at the 220th W. Avenue home of Joseph Christensen, another Sand Springs police officer.
There were other police officers at the party, and some of them have come forward as witnesses, officials said.
Authorities said there were indications that Youngblood may have been intoxicated at the party and may have have displayed some inappropriate conduct toward Jones’ girlfriend and the wife of another Sand Springs police officer.
When Jones interceded, a scuffle ensued, and Youngblood was apparently knocked to the floor. He was taken by private car to St. John Medical Center in Tulsa.
Sheriff’s Capt. John Bowman said detectives tried questioning Youngblood a few days later, but Youngblood was unable to remember what happened.
Youngblood could not be reached by the Tulsa World for his version of the events. Jones has yet to be questioned by the Sheriff’s Office.
However, once he is questioned, the report on the incident will be forwarded to the District Attorney’s Office, Bowman said.
Jones’ attorney, Scott Wood of Tulsa, said his client “was acting in self-defense in the altercation with Mr. Youngblood.”
“Mr. Jones regrets the incident, but feels justified in taking the action he did,” Wood said, adding that he expects the officer to be completely exonerated once the investigation is complete.
Assistant Police Chief Mike Carter said the complaint against the officer was filed on Nov. 2 and he was put on suspension with pay, which is a normal routine.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
No traces of steroids in four Sand Springs police officers
Drug tests at an independent lab have found no traces of steroids in four Sand Springs police officers, police said Thursday. Police administrators released the results of the tests to the Leader.
Blood and urine samples were tested for four officers who were under suspicion of using steroids. All test results from a St. Francis Hospital testing lab found no traces of anabolic steroids. There will be no discipline associated with the use of steroids as a result of this investigation, police administrators said.Sand Springs Police Chief Daniel Bradley said the testing came about as a result of a rumor that another officer brought to his attention. Police conducted further investigation into the matter, Bradley said. As a result, four officers were ordered to take the drug tests. The officers were escorted directly to the laboratory from Bradley's office, he said.All four went "cooperatively," Bradley said.One officer was placed on non-disciplinary paid suspension until results were returned, and the other three were allowed to continue their duties.
Bradley said the one officer was placed on suspension because of the sensitive drug-related nature of his work. The other three could be directly supervised more easily.There had been no behavioral complaints on any of the officers, Bradley said, which was another reason they were allowed to stay on duty while testing was carried out.Results from the lab tests came in on Monday, said Assistant Police Chief Mike Carter.
Traces of steroids would have remained in the system for 36 months, Carter said.Bradley said the experience was trying and emotional, and it "tested the integrity" of the department. "This wasn't easy for those who got accused," he said."I'm very proud of our officers," Bradley said. He said all the officers were cooperative with the tests, and the local Fraternal Order of Police lodge was cooperative."Our guys stepped up and said 'let's get this taken care of,'" Carter said.Bradley said he is confident there is not a steroid problem in the department. But as a result of the exderience, drug testing policies at the department will change, Bradley said. Random drug testing of officers will take place yearly. Currently, it is done under suspicion, Bradley said. A segment of officers will be tested yearly for steroids, he added. It is cost prohibitive to test all officers yearly, Bradley said. This round of testing cost $550 per officer.
More of the story...
The test results are in. And, they're negative. But, that's a positive for the Sand Springs Police Department, which has been under the umbrella of suspicion for nearly two weeks after an investigation into alleged steroid use by its officers. A month-long investigation resulted in four officers being subjected to drug testing to confirm or disprove the rumors. Today, Sand Springs Police Chief Daniel Bradley says "all of those test results have returned with no presence of steroids." Bradley told NewsChannel 8 earlier this month it was important for the citizens to know their officers are not only upholding the law, but abiding by it as well. "If you leave a rumor untested, it will challenge the integrity of an entity, much less a police department which is challenged with that, to uphold the integrity because we are the civil servants to serve the public," Bradley said. Bradley says he feels confident the department does not have an issue of current steroid use and that it won't be a problem in the future. "In the past, steroids have not been tested for," Bradley said. "We will now include a steroid test for some of our officers each year."
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I'm glad that they were found not to be using steroids, but still I have to wonder and question, did they use something to beat the test? Everyone with any time of type of intelligents knows how to beat a drug test. Hopefully they didn't. And I'm glad to see that they are now going to be regularly testing for steroids.
Monday, February 18, 2008
Sand Springs Officers Using Steroids
There is an internal investigation regarding steroid use among some police officers at the Sand Springs Police Department.
Channel 2 sat down with Chief Daniel Bradley today who says he had no choice but to look into what he calls a "rumor" he could not ignore.One officer has been suspended with pay, but Bradley says this is a standard procedure and does not mean he is using.
The Sand Springs Police Department has had it's share of responding to emergencies. Now, its responding to an incident of its own.
"We are right in the heart of this investigation," Said Chief Bradley.
Bradley says an officer tipped him off to possible anabolic steroid use among officers employed with the department.
"You have got to run rumors down. Rumors left unchecked, or untested will harm an entity, especially a police department," Bradley Said.
So the investigation began..."The next step was to see if we could find any suspicion. I am not going to use the word truth, just suspicion, and we found some," Said Bradley.
He won't say how many, but will say "some" officers were brought in for testing.While he waits for the results, he touts a solid track record of no grievances filed in 13 years.
"That in and of itself has got to play a big part in the lack of grievances over the years," Said Captain John Mars.He says an open door policy is the best policy.
"When officers have issues that they need to go see the chief about, they have no trouble knocking on his door and going and sitting down with him and discussing things," Said Mars.
No word yet on what will happen to the officers if test results come back positive, but chief Bradley says steroids without a prescription are illegal...and he says he doesn't want to disturb public trust.
"We all share in maintaining integrity in this department and maintaining integrity is not easy," Bradley said.
Chief Bradley says all officers are subject to random drug testing. They are each tested when hired, but steroids is not a drug on the list.
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I think I heard on the news that one officer has been fired, but I couldn't find the story anywhere.
The way some officers act like they are all jacked up on something, and they don't test for steroid use? WTF??? Cops think everyone else should be arrested and checked for drug use, why shouldn't they be subjected to the same?
I've been around a few officers that were more than likely on steroids, but no one ever says anything because they are the law. I have to pat the officer on the back that turned one of his own in...that's a bold thing to do. There needs to be more cops like you around.
Channel 2 sat down with Chief Daniel Bradley today who says he had no choice but to look into what he calls a "rumor" he could not ignore.One officer has been suspended with pay, but Bradley says this is a standard procedure and does not mean he is using.
The Sand Springs Police Department has had it's share of responding to emergencies. Now, its responding to an incident of its own.
"We are right in the heart of this investigation," Said Chief Bradley.
Bradley says an officer tipped him off to possible anabolic steroid use among officers employed with the department.
"You have got to run rumors down. Rumors left unchecked, or untested will harm an entity, especially a police department," Bradley Said.
So the investigation began..."The next step was to see if we could find any suspicion. I am not going to use the word truth, just suspicion, and we found some," Said Bradley.
He won't say how many, but will say "some" officers were brought in for testing.While he waits for the results, he touts a solid track record of no grievances filed in 13 years.
"That in and of itself has got to play a big part in the lack of grievances over the years," Said Captain John Mars.He says an open door policy is the best policy.
"When officers have issues that they need to go see the chief about, they have no trouble knocking on his door and going and sitting down with him and discussing things," Said Mars.
No word yet on what will happen to the officers if test results come back positive, but chief Bradley says steroids without a prescription are illegal...and he says he doesn't want to disturb public trust.
"We all share in maintaining integrity in this department and maintaining integrity is not easy," Bradley said.
Chief Bradley says all officers are subject to random drug testing. They are each tested when hired, but steroids is not a drug on the list.
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I think I heard on the news that one officer has been fired, but I couldn't find the story anywhere.
The way some officers act like they are all jacked up on something, and they don't test for steroid use? WTF??? Cops think everyone else should be arrested and checked for drug use, why shouldn't they be subjected to the same?
I've been around a few officers that were more than likely on steroids, but no one ever says anything because they are the law. I have to pat the officer on the back that turned one of his own in...that's a bold thing to do. There needs to be more cops like you around.
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