A Maricopa police detective accused of assaulting his wife and son during a domestic dispute was arrested Saturday and put on paid leave.
Detective Joshua Boyd, 41, faces charges of aggravated assault, assault, disorderly conduct and criminal damage, according to a press release Monday from the City of Maricopa Police Department.
Officers responded to a domestic violence call at 4:02 a.m. Saturday. Alcohol is considered to be a factor.
"The victim...explained she was pushed by her husband...causing her to fall to the floor and injure her right wrist. It was also learned her 14-year-old son was assaulted by Boyd while trying to protect his mother," the release said.
Both were treated at the scene for minor injuries.
Boyd is also accused of striking a separation gate with a broom until it was bent and non-functional and of breaking the broom over his knee, the release said.
Boyd was booked into the Pinal County Jail. He will be placed on paid administrated leave pending an internal investigation.
Boyd, a Maricopa Police Department member since 2007, is currently assigned to the Arizona Vehicle Theft Task Force.
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Monday, May 26, 2014
Officer Howard Garrison Arrested for Domestic Violence
The Glasgow Police Department says Officer Howard Garrison has been placed on administrative leave with pay.
Police say he will be on leave until investigations by both KSP and Internal Affairs are complete.
Garrison was arrested on Friday after an alleged assault.
A Glasgow Police Officer is facing a domestic violence charge after being arrested.
Kentucky State Police said they received a call Friday just after 11 PM from Glasgow Police Chief Guy Turcotte asking them to investigate an incident involving, Glasgow Police Officer Howard Garrison.
Shortly after arriving on the scene, Garrison was arrested and charged with Assault fourth degree, Domestic Violence with minor injury.
Garrison was held at the Barren County Jail for a short time before eventually being released.
Police say he will be on leave until investigations by both KSP and Internal Affairs are complete.
Garrison was arrested on Friday after an alleged assault.
A Glasgow Police Officer is facing a domestic violence charge after being arrested.
Kentucky State Police said they received a call Friday just after 11 PM from Glasgow Police Chief Guy Turcotte asking them to investigate an incident involving, Glasgow Police Officer Howard Garrison.
Shortly after arriving on the scene, Garrison was arrested and charged with Assault fourth degree, Domestic Violence with minor injury.
Garrison was held at the Barren County Jail for a short time before eventually being released.
Sunday, May 25, 2014
Officer Leon Sealey Arrested for Domestic Violence
Master Police Officer Leon Sealey, 64, was arrested Sunday, according to Richland County Sheriff’s Department spokesman Capt. Chris Cowan.
Deputies with the sheriff’s department responded to a disturbance at the officer’s address in a residential area northeast of Columbia around noon, Cowan said.
It was unclear whether Sealey and his wife had been arguing, but Sealey had threatened her and stuck a gun in her face, Cowan said.
Sealey was charged with criminal domestic violence and taken to the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center.
Sealey also was suspended without pay pending the sheriff department's investigation, Columbia Police Department spokeswoman Jennifer Timmons said.
Monday, May 19, 2014
Officer Brian Hodges Charged with Beating His Wife
An officer from North Braddock is facing charges in the beating of his wife, while dressed in full uniform.
It’s not clear if Brian Hodges was on duty at the time of his arrest, but according to the criminal complaint he was dressed in full uniform.
Investigators said Hodges was arrested in Brentwood after his wife’s daughter called 911 and reported the beating.
The victim, Hodges wife, told police that he had choked her and slammed her head against a brick wall during an argument about an affair she accused him of having.
The victim’s daughter also told police that she witnessed the incident.
During the incident, the complaint stated, Hodges told his wife that, “he knew the cops, and who was working, and nothing was going to happen.”
Hodges denied the accusations and told police that custody issues were ongoing and, “the children will say anything.”
Police arrested Hodges and charged him with disorderly conduct and simple assault.
It’s not clear if Brian Hodges was on duty at the time of his arrest, but according to the criminal complaint he was dressed in full uniform.
Investigators said Hodges was arrested in Brentwood after his wife’s daughter called 911 and reported the beating.
The victim, Hodges wife, told police that he had choked her and slammed her head against a brick wall during an argument about an affair she accused him of having.
The victim’s daughter also told police that she witnessed the incident.
During the incident, the complaint stated, Hodges told his wife that, “he knew the cops, and who was working, and nothing was going to happen.”
Hodges denied the accusations and told police that custody issues were ongoing and, “the children will say anything.”
Police arrested Hodges and charged him with disorderly conduct and simple assault.
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Officer Geoffrey Graves Now Charged with Domestic Violence
Prosecutors say a San Jose police officer charged with raping a woman while on duty is facing new domestic-violence allegations involving a former girlfriend.
The San Francisco Chronicle reported Tuesday that 38-year-old Geoffrey Graves is charged with two felony counts of domestic violence for separate incidents involving the ex-girlfriend.
Graves entered not-guilty pleas to those charges.
In one of the incidents, prosecutors say, Graves kicked a door the woman had tried to close during an argument, and the door hit her in the face, cutting her lips.
Last month Graves pleaded not guilty to a charge of forcible rape in a separate case.
He is accused of raping the woman last September after responding to a family disturbance call at her home.
The San Francisco Chronicle reported Tuesday that 38-year-old Geoffrey Graves is charged with two felony counts of domestic violence for separate incidents involving the ex-girlfriend.
Graves entered not-guilty pleas to those charges.
In one of the incidents, prosecutors say, Graves kicked a door the woman had tried to close during an argument, and the door hit her in the face, cutting her lips.
Last month Graves pleaded not guilty to a charge of forcible rape in a separate case.
He is accused of raping the woman last September after responding to a family disturbance call at her home.
Officer Carlos Antonio Wilson Charged with Kidnapping
The Bibb County sheriff’s office said in a news release Wednesday night that 39-year-old Carlos Antonio Wilson is accused of following his ex, 41-year-old Reeshema Wilson, and Hiram Simmons, also 41, while they were driving on Mercer University Drive about 1 a.m. Wednesday.
The sheriff’s news release detailed the encounter:
After Reeshema Wilson and Simmons noticed a vehicle following them, they pulled over at the Food Mart at 4381 Mercer University Drive. Carlos Wilson got out of his 2006 Chevrolet Equinox and started firing a gun at the pair. They drove away, but Carlos Wilson followed them down Log Cabin Drive where he rammed their car at Napier Avenue, causing the cars to wreck.
Carlos Wilson flashed his handgun and pulled Reeshema Wilson from the vehicle about the time sheriff’s deputies arrived. Carlos Wilson fled on foot.
About 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Carlos Wilson turned himself over to the Southeastern Regional Fugitive Task Force, according to the news release. He was jailed in Bibb County on multiple warrants, including two counts of aggravated assault, two counts of aggravated assault family violence, kidnapping, aggravated stalking, violation of oath of office and possession of a handgun during commission of a felony.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to call the Bibb Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500 and ask to leave a message for the on-call investigator.
Wednesday, May 07, 2014
Cpl. David Harrison Arrested for Domestic Assault and Battery
According to an arrest report, Cpl. David Harrison, 51, was arrested at his home late Tuesday after a woman told officers Harrison hit her with a liquor bottle and sexually assaulted her during a struggle. The report also says the woman claims Harrison defecated in the bed, pushed her in it and then ordered her to clean it up.
Police spokesperson Officer Jill Roberson said Harrison has been suspended with pay pending an internal investigation.
A police report states a "sexual assault investigation" has been submitted to the Tulsa County DA's office for review.
Roberson says David Harrison has been an officer with their department since 1988.
Jail records show he has a May 14 court appearance set.
Tuesday, May 06, 2014
Officer Elliot Rodriguez Arrested for Assaulting Family Member
Rodriguez, 42, is a Helotes Police officer, according to a Bexar County District Clerk. Rodriguez went to his female companion's house after work around 3 a.m. Sunday when he got in an argument with her about a conversation she had with a male friend over text messages, according to the affidavit.
Rodriguez allegedly became angry and grabbed her and began choking her, leaving two red marks, according to the affidavit.
According to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, Rodriguez has been with the Helotes Police Department for close to 15 years and was with the Live Oak Police Department for more than a year.
Officer Gilbert Anthony Lorenzo Arrested for Domestic Violence
A San Diego police officer who was arrested last month on accusations he beat his wife has been arrested a second time on similar charges.
A San Diego police officer who was arrested last month on accusations he beat his wife has been arrested a second time on similar charges.
Thirty-one-year-old Gilbert Anthony Lorenzo was taken into custody late Monday night and booked into the San Diego Jail just before 11:30 p.m. on charges of inflicting corporal injury on spouse/cohabitant. His bail was set at $50,000. The circumstances of the arrest were not confirmed.
Lorenzo was initially arrested April 23 at his Le Mesa home on suspicion of felony domestic battery. He was immediately suspended without pay by San Diego Police Chief Shelley Zimmerman.
At the time, his wife, Tanya Lorenzo, told 10News that the incident was blown out of proportion. She said the police department "mutilated my husband in public."
"It was a situation that got out of control," she said last month. "It was just an argument that got a little bit more out of control than it should have."
Now, she is no longer defending her husband. She told 10News she was dropping their children off at the Spring Valley home where Lorenzo is staying when he attacked her.
She said her husband was drunk when he "went off." She claims the suspended San Diego police officer bit her and tried to strangle her.
"I could feel my neck cracking," she recounted, saying it was the first time she had ever felt that he was putting her life in danger. "I think if someone didn't come forward to pull him off me I would have been dead."
It is a totally different story than the one her twin sister, Jody Klemme, told 10News. Klemme said she spoke to Officer Lorenzo after he bailed out of jail. She said he claimed his wife was the aggressor who forced her way into his house attacking his groin area.
"I've been around their arguments when they've fought," said Klemme. "My sister, she is the type of person that you get in an argument with her, she will keep pushing and pushing the limit. So I don't personally think that he would lay his hands on her. He is not that type of person. He's a good guy."
Tanya Lorenzo said her sister is a liar, who does not know what really happened.
She also admitted that she did not tell the truth when she claimed her husband did not beat her in April, when he was arrested for domestic violence. She now says the bruise mark on her cheek was the result of that incident.
"I lied to save my family and help him keep his job," Mrs. Lorenzo said. "That's over now."
Lorenzo posted bail and was released just before 6 a.m. When asked for comment on the charges, he only responded, "The system sucks."
Lorenzo is a seven-year veteran of the police department. His first court hearing on the new charges is scheduled for May 13 in San Diego County Superior Court in El Cajon.
A San Diego police officer who was arrested last month on accusations he beat his wife has been arrested a second time on similar charges.
Thirty-one-year-old Gilbert Anthony Lorenzo was taken into custody late Monday night and booked into the San Diego Jail just before 11:30 p.m. on charges of inflicting corporal injury on spouse/cohabitant. His bail was set at $50,000. The circumstances of the arrest were not confirmed.
Lorenzo was initially arrested April 23 at his Le Mesa home on suspicion of felony domestic battery. He was immediately suspended without pay by San Diego Police Chief Shelley Zimmerman.
At the time, his wife, Tanya Lorenzo, told 10News that the incident was blown out of proportion. She said the police department "mutilated my husband in public."
"It was a situation that got out of control," she said last month. "It was just an argument that got a little bit more out of control than it should have."
Now, she is no longer defending her husband. She told 10News she was dropping their children off at the Spring Valley home where Lorenzo is staying when he attacked her.
She said her husband was drunk when he "went off." She claims the suspended San Diego police officer bit her and tried to strangle her.
"I could feel my neck cracking," she recounted, saying it was the first time she had ever felt that he was putting her life in danger. "I think if someone didn't come forward to pull him off me I would have been dead."
It is a totally different story than the one her twin sister, Jody Klemme, told 10News. Klemme said she spoke to Officer Lorenzo after he bailed out of jail. She said he claimed his wife was the aggressor who forced her way into his house attacking his groin area.
"I've been around their arguments when they've fought," said Klemme. "My sister, she is the type of person that you get in an argument with her, she will keep pushing and pushing the limit. So I don't personally think that he would lay his hands on her. He is not that type of person. He's a good guy."
Tanya Lorenzo said her sister is a liar, who does not know what really happened.
She also admitted that she did not tell the truth when she claimed her husband did not beat her in April, when he was arrested for domestic violence. She now says the bruise mark on her cheek was the result of that incident.
"I lied to save my family and help him keep his job," Mrs. Lorenzo said. "That's over now."
Lorenzo posted bail and was released just before 6 a.m. When asked for comment on the charges, he only responded, "The system sucks."
Lorenzo is a seven-year veteran of the police department. His first court hearing on the new charges is scheduled for May 13 in San Diego County Superior Court in El Cajon.
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Former Officer Christopher Hays to Stand Trial for Abusing Women
A former San Diego police officer was ordered Wednesday to stand trial on five counts of mistreating women while on duty.
Christopher Hays, an officer for four years before resigning after his arrest in February, was ordered by Superior Court Judge Charles Rogers to stand trial on two counts of felony false imprisonment and three counts of misdemeanor battery.
Rogers' decision came after a preliminary hearing in which three women testified that Hays touched them inappropriately. Hays' attorney argued that the women's drug use and criminal records made their testimony unreliable, but Rogers disagreed.
A police investigator testified that Hays broke into tears when told of the allegations against him and asked if the case would "go away" if he resigned.
Also on Wednesday, officials disclosed that Officer Gilbert Lorenzo was arrested Tuesday in La Mesa on suspicion of domestic violence. Lorenzo, 31, a seven-year veteran of the San Diego department, was booked into county jail after his wife called police to say he had assaulted her.
Lorenzo has been suspended without pay, officials said.
At a news conference, Police Chief Shelley Zimmerman repeated her vow not to tolerate the mistreatment of women by the department's officers.
Hays, 30, received a medal in 2012 for dashing into a burning building to save a woman who was trapped on the second floor. He also served with the Marines in Iraq as a lance corporal.
Lorenzo has not yet been charged or arraigned.
The Hays' case marks the second time in recent years that a San Diego officer has been charged with assaulting women while on duty.
In 2011, Officer Anthony Arevalos was convicted of demanding sexual favors from women after making traffic stops. He was fired after charges were brought. He was sentenced to eight years and eight months in prison.
The City Council has approved a total of $2.3 million in payments to women assaulted by Arevalos. One case has gone to trial.
In the wake of Hays' arrest, the City Council requested that the Department of Justice perform an audit of the police department's hiring, supervision and internal affairs practices.
Mayor Kevin Faulconer said the audit is needed to restore trust in the police department that may have eroded because of the Hays case and other instances of misconduct by officers.
Among other things, officials want suggestions on how to better detect problem officers. The audit will take six months and be funded by the Department of Justice.
Christopher Hays, an officer for four years before resigning after his arrest in February, was ordered by Superior Court Judge Charles Rogers to stand trial on two counts of felony false imprisonment and three counts of misdemeanor battery.
Rogers' decision came after a preliminary hearing in which three women testified that Hays touched them inappropriately. Hays' attorney argued that the women's drug use and criminal records made their testimony unreliable, but Rogers disagreed.
A police investigator testified that Hays broke into tears when told of the allegations against him and asked if the case would "go away" if he resigned.
Also on Wednesday, officials disclosed that Officer Gilbert Lorenzo was arrested Tuesday in La Mesa on suspicion of domestic violence. Lorenzo, 31, a seven-year veteran of the San Diego department, was booked into county jail after his wife called police to say he had assaulted her.
Lorenzo has been suspended without pay, officials said.
At a news conference, Police Chief Shelley Zimmerman repeated her vow not to tolerate the mistreatment of women by the department's officers.
Hays, 30, received a medal in 2012 for dashing into a burning building to save a woman who was trapped on the second floor. He also served with the Marines in Iraq as a lance corporal.
Lorenzo has not yet been charged or arraigned.
The Hays' case marks the second time in recent years that a San Diego officer has been charged with assaulting women while on duty.
In 2011, Officer Anthony Arevalos was convicted of demanding sexual favors from women after making traffic stops. He was fired after charges were brought. He was sentenced to eight years and eight months in prison.
The City Council has approved a total of $2.3 million in payments to women assaulted by Arevalos. One case has gone to trial.
In the wake of Hays' arrest, the City Council requested that the Department of Justice perform an audit of the police department's hiring, supervision and internal affairs practices.
Mayor Kevin Faulconer said the audit is needed to restore trust in the police department that may have eroded because of the Hays case and other instances of misconduct by officers.
Among other things, officials want suggestions on how to better detect problem officers. The audit will take six months and be funded by the Department of Justice.
Officer Gilbert Lorenzo Arrested for Domestic Violence
A San Diego police officer with seven years on the force faces possible felony prosecution following his arrest on suspicion of beating his wife, department officials announced Wednesday.
Gilbert Anthony Lorenzo, 31, was taken into custody Tuesday in La Mesa, where he lives, then jailed and placed on compulsory leave without pay, SDPD Chief Shelley Zimmerman said.
"Our department fully cooperated with this investigation with La Mesa (police) and coordinated the arrest of our officer," Zimmerman told reporters. "I immediately revoked his police powers and suspended him from our department."
Lorenzo's arrest opened another in a series of cases involving alleged misconduct on the part of San Diego police officers. Among the accusations are sexual abuse of female detainees and drunken driving.
La Mesa police Lt. Matt Nicholass said his department was alerted to Lorenzo's alleged violence by an SDPD representative around 1:45 p.m. Tuesday.
"La Mesa detectives immediately began investigating the case and coordinated with San Diego Police Department and ultimately determined that he (Lorenzo) was, in fact, a suspect, and he was arrested," Nicholass said.
The officer's spouse did not require hospital treatment, the lieutenant said. Nicholass declined to disclose other details about the alleged abuse, including where it purportedly occurred.
Lorenzo, who is assigned to the SDPD Northern Division, was booked into county jail on suspicion of felony domestic battery. He posted $50,000 bail and was released.
Zimmerman told news crews during a late-morning briefing that someone alerted the San Diego police communications center about the alleged domestic abuse. She would not say who made the call.
The chief described the allegations against Lorenzo as a blow to the morale of her entire agency.
"I was very disappointed -- very disappointed -- to hear this news, and I can tell you our officers were very disappointed to hear this news," Zimmerman said.
She said SDPD officials would not tolerate the choices of "a very few" officers to "discredit our badge" and "dishonor our noble profession."
Two months ago, SDPD officer Christopher Hays, 30, was charged with felony false imprisonment and misdemeanor sexual battery in connection with his detention of several women. He resigned from the department the next day.
On Wednesday morning, following a two-day preliminary hearing, a judge ordered Hays to stand trial in the case. The ex-officer faces up to three years and eight months in prison if convicted.
Also in February, SDPD officials announced that another one of their officers had been placed on leave amid similar accusations. A woman alleged that patrolman Donald Moncrief, 39, groped her and exposed himself after arresting her last year.
On Feb. 22, SDPD Detective Karen Almos, 47, was arrested on suspicion of DUI after being found passed out in a parked car in Balboa Park. She pleaded guilty this month to driving while intoxicated and was sentenced to five years' probation and ordered to pay a fine of about $2,100.
In 2011, then-SDPD Officer Anthony Arevalos was accused of sexually assaulting five women during traffic stops for suspected drunken driving in the Gaslamp Quarter. He ultimately was convicted and sentenced to almost nine years in prison.
Gilbert Anthony Lorenzo, 31, was taken into custody Tuesday in La Mesa, where he lives, then jailed and placed on compulsory leave without pay, SDPD Chief Shelley Zimmerman said.
"Our department fully cooperated with this investigation with La Mesa (police) and coordinated the arrest of our officer," Zimmerman told reporters. "I immediately revoked his police powers and suspended him from our department."
Lorenzo's arrest opened another in a series of cases involving alleged misconduct on the part of San Diego police officers. Among the accusations are sexual abuse of female detainees and drunken driving.
La Mesa police Lt. Matt Nicholass said his department was alerted to Lorenzo's alleged violence by an SDPD representative around 1:45 p.m. Tuesday.
"La Mesa detectives immediately began investigating the case and coordinated with San Diego Police Department and ultimately determined that he (Lorenzo) was, in fact, a suspect, and he was arrested," Nicholass said.
The officer's spouse did not require hospital treatment, the lieutenant said. Nicholass declined to disclose other details about the alleged abuse, including where it purportedly occurred.
Lorenzo, who is assigned to the SDPD Northern Division, was booked into county jail on suspicion of felony domestic battery. He posted $50,000 bail and was released.
Zimmerman told news crews during a late-morning briefing that someone alerted the San Diego police communications center about the alleged domestic abuse. She would not say who made the call.
The chief described the allegations against Lorenzo as a blow to the morale of her entire agency.
"I was very disappointed -- very disappointed -- to hear this news, and I can tell you our officers were very disappointed to hear this news," Zimmerman said.
She said SDPD officials would not tolerate the choices of "a very few" officers to "discredit our badge" and "dishonor our noble profession."
Two months ago, SDPD officer Christopher Hays, 30, was charged with felony false imprisonment and misdemeanor sexual battery in connection with his detention of several women. He resigned from the department the next day.
On Wednesday morning, following a two-day preliminary hearing, a judge ordered Hays to stand trial in the case. The ex-officer faces up to three years and eight months in prison if convicted.
Also in February, SDPD officials announced that another one of their officers had been placed on leave amid similar accusations. A woman alleged that patrolman Donald Moncrief, 39, groped her and exposed himself after arresting her last year.
On Feb. 22, SDPD Detective Karen Almos, 47, was arrested on suspicion of DUI after being found passed out in a parked car in Balboa Park. She pleaded guilty this month to driving while intoxicated and was sentenced to five years' probation and ordered to pay a fine of about $2,100.
In 2011, then-SDPD Officer Anthony Arevalos was accused of sexually assaulting five women during traffic stops for suspected drunken driving in the Gaslamp Quarter. He ultimately was convicted and sentenced to almost nine years in prison.
Officer Gilbert Lorenzo Arrested for Domestic Violence
A 7-year veteran officer with the San Diego Police Department was
arrested on domestic violence allegations Tuesday. Now, both SDPD and La
Mesa police are investigating 31-year-old Gilbert Lorenzo, known as
Anthony.
San Diego police officials have taken swift action against one of its officers who was arrested and booked into county jail Tuesday evening for a domestic violence, marking another in a long list of troubles currently plaguing the police department.
“I was very disappointed to hear this news, and I can tell you that our officers were very disappointed to learn this news,” said SDPD Police Chief Shelley Zimmerman at a press conference about the arrest on Wednesday.
According to SDPD officials, La Mesa police contacted their communications center at about 1:45 p.m. Tuesday and reported that an SDPD officer who lived in La Mesa may have been involved in a domestic violence incident.
SDPD said they quickly began investigating the incident alongside LMPD officials.
Both investigations later determined that 31-year-old SDPD officer Gilbert A. Lorenzo was in fact a suspect in a domestic violence incident, according to police.
SDPD said the incident involved domestic battery against the suspect’s wife. They said they were in contact with the woman and were working with her after the incident occurred. According to police, she did not require medical treatment.
Once police determined Lorenzo was the suspect, he was arrested and booked into county jail on $50,000 bail Tuesday evening, SDPD officials said. He later posted bail.
Lorenzo was working SDPD’s Northern Division and worked in the Mid-City Division in the past, according to police. He’s said to be a seven year veteran of the department.
Although Lorenzo has not yet been charged, due to his arrest, SDPD officials said his police powers were revoked and he was suspended without pay as the investigation continued.
At Wednesday's press conference, Zimmerman highlighted the swift action SDPD took against Lorenzo after investigating the incident.
“We are not going to tolerate misbehavior on the part of our officers," Zimmerman said.
Lorenzo’s arrest is yet another setback for SDPD which has dealt with a string of troubles in recent months, including allegations of misconduct against its officers.
On the same day as Lorenzo’s arrest, a now former SDPD officer Christopher Hays was held over for trial on sexual misconduct charges.
Zimmerman made clear her determination to combat officer misconduct.
“Our officers, civilians and volunteers serve everyday with honor, distinction, professionalism and to the… very few again, this incident right here and those others that have acted as individuals and made the terrible decision to discredit our badge and to dishonor our noble profession, we are not going to tolerate it, and as you can see this happened very quickly,” Zimmerman said referring to the officer's suspension.
San Diego police officials have taken swift action against one of its officers who was arrested and booked into county jail Tuesday evening for a domestic violence, marking another in a long list of troubles currently plaguing the police department.
“I was very disappointed to hear this news, and I can tell you that our officers were very disappointed to learn this news,” said SDPD Police Chief Shelley Zimmerman at a press conference about the arrest on Wednesday.
According to SDPD officials, La Mesa police contacted their communications center at about 1:45 p.m. Tuesday and reported that an SDPD officer who lived in La Mesa may have been involved in a domestic violence incident.
SDPD said they quickly began investigating the incident alongside LMPD officials.
Both investigations later determined that 31-year-old SDPD officer Gilbert A. Lorenzo was in fact a suspect in a domestic violence incident, according to police.
SDPD said the incident involved domestic battery against the suspect’s wife. They said they were in contact with the woman and were working with her after the incident occurred. According to police, she did not require medical treatment.
Once police determined Lorenzo was the suspect, he was arrested and booked into county jail on $50,000 bail Tuesday evening, SDPD officials said. He later posted bail.
Lorenzo was working SDPD’s Northern Division and worked in the Mid-City Division in the past, according to police. He’s said to be a seven year veteran of the department.
Although Lorenzo has not yet been charged, due to his arrest, SDPD officials said his police powers were revoked and he was suspended without pay as the investigation continued.
At Wednesday's press conference, Zimmerman highlighted the swift action SDPD took against Lorenzo after investigating the incident.
“We are not going to tolerate misbehavior on the part of our officers," Zimmerman said.
Lorenzo’s arrest is yet another setback for SDPD which has dealt with a string of troubles in recent months, including allegations of misconduct against its officers.
On the same day as Lorenzo’s arrest, a now former SDPD officer Christopher Hays was held over for trial on sexual misconduct charges.
Zimmerman made clear her determination to combat officer misconduct.
“Our officers, civilians and volunteers serve everyday with honor, distinction, professionalism and to the… very few again, this incident right here and those others that have acted as individuals and made the terrible decision to discredit our badge and to dishonor our noble profession, we are not going to tolerate it, and as you can see this happened very quickly,” Zimmerman said referring to the officer's suspension.
Friday, April 18, 2014
Former Officer Christopher Whitfield Arrested for Domestic Violence
Former Williamston police officer, Christopher Whitfield was arrested Friday, said SLED spokesman Thom Berry.
According to Berry, CDV is a misdemeanor with penalties upon conviction of up to 30 days in jail or a fine of up to $2,500.
Whitfield was booked at the Anderson County Detention Center, said Berry.
According to Berry, Whitfield was terminated from the Williamston Police Office on Thursday.
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Trooper Sgt. Ricky Vitte Jr Indicted for Masturbating With Pre-Teen Boy
Sgt. Ricky Vitte Jr., 34, of the 900 block of County Road 42 in Helena, was charged with disseminating matter harmful to juveniles — one felony count and one misdemeanor.
If convicted of the fourth-degree felony, he could serve six to 18 months in prison and pay a $5,000 fine. If convicted on the misdemeanor, he could see up to 180 days behind bars and a $1,000 fine.
The Highway Patrol placed Vitte on paid administrative leave Wednesday morning, after they learned of the indictment. They have also launched an administrative investigation into the alleged sex acts, said Sgt. Vincent Shirey, an assistant Patrol spokesman.
The goal of the investigation: “Just to do a thorough investigation on the allegations and see what’s true and what’s false and what exactly happened,” Shirey said.
Sandusky County assistant prosecutor Norman Solze offered few additional details on the decision to pursue charges, other than saying Sandusky County prosecutor Tom Stierwalt was the prosecutor assigned to the case.
Solze added, however, that the decision to present the case to a grand jury was made collaboratively by employees in the prosecutor’s office, and not by Stierwalt himself.
The indictment comes after about three months of conflicting information presented by public officials associated with the case.
In January, Stierwalt said he declined to charge the trooper because Vitte could argue he was teaching the boy about sex. In a police report, however, Sandusky County detective Sean O’Connell said Stierwalt’s reasoning for not charging Vitte was due to the length of time that had elapsed since the alleged incident, and the lack of physical evidence.
Ohio State Highway Patrol employees had also offered murky answers about the overall case, as well as the Patrol’s stance on Vitte’s employment and the status of an administrative investigation.
In late February, Ohio Department of Public Safety spokesman Joseph Andrews said there was nothing the Patrol could do in Vitte’s case, unless charges were filed.
— RECENT ALLEGATIONS
Sandusky County deputies began investigating Vitte late last year, after the boy and his mother spoke to Erie County Job and Family Services.
On two occasions about five years ago, Vitte allegedly showed the child porn videos while he and the boy masturbated in the same room, the boy, now a teen, told social workers. When confronted with the allegations, Vitte told the boy’s mother he was teaching him about alternatives to sexual intercourse, according to O’Connell’s report.
A brief criminal investigation ensued, during which O’Connell never interviewed Vitte.
O’Connell did, however, go to Vitte’s home in an attempt to interview him, but when Vitte arrived in his Patrol cruiser and spotted the deputy’s cruiser parked outside, he sped off, the report said.
Vitte allegedly led O’Connell on a mile-long chase before pulling over and saying he needed to talk with his attorney, Dean Henry, the report said.
For his part, Henry has been working with O’Connell and Stierwalt for more than a year as a special prosecutor for the Sandusky County prosecutor’s office.
— RAP SHEET
This recent indictment is not Vitte’s first run-in with the law outside of his duties as a trooper.
In 2003 he was charged with domestic violence after he allegedly beat a 5-year-old boy until his buttocks were bruised and bleeding, then head-butted the boy’s mother when she became upset, according to a police report.
Henry successfully defended Vitte in that case, pleading down his domestic violence charge to a lesser charge of child endangering.
Word of Vitte’s violent tendencies resurfaced late last year when social workers spoke with his children. The children told investigators they saw their father punch holes in walls and doors during violent fits of rage. At other times, they watched Vitte drag their mother into another room by her arm and yell at her, the report stated.
Saturday, April 05, 2014
Officer Johnny Bridges Charged with Domestic Violence
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym L. Worthy has charged Detroit Police Officer Johnny Ray Bridges, 47, with assault with intent to do great bodily harm, unlawful imprisonment, domestic violence and reckless discharge of a firearm.
The charges stem from an event that allegedly occurred on Saturday between Bridges and his girlfriend on March 3.
The woman appears to have escaped the situation by jumping out of a window and running to a nearby restaurant while wearing barely any clothing. An employee at the restaurant tells Isom the woman was only wearing a shirt and her face was "a little bit beat up." Employees gave her some clothes to cover up and called for help.
Prosecutors say Bridges was off-duty when the alleged incident occurred, and both had been drinking. An argument began and, at some point during the argument, Bridges fired a handgun into the air and punched and kicked the victim's face and body.
Bridges was arraigned on Wednesday and a judge set his bond at $5,000. He was ordered to have no contact with the victim and to not possess or purchase firearms.
He is scheduled to be back in court March 13.
The charges stem from an event that allegedly occurred on Saturday between Bridges and his girlfriend on March 3.
The woman appears to have escaped the situation by jumping out of a window and running to a nearby restaurant while wearing barely any clothing. An employee at the restaurant tells Isom the woman was only wearing a shirt and her face was "a little bit beat up." Employees gave her some clothes to cover up and called for help.
Prosecutors say Bridges was off-duty when the alleged incident occurred, and both had been drinking. An argument began and, at some point during the argument, Bridges fired a handgun into the air and punched and kicked the victim's face and body.
Bridges was arraigned on Wednesday and a judge set his bond at $5,000. He was ordered to have no contact with the victim and to not possess or purchase firearms.
He is scheduled to be back in court March 13.
Saturday, March 29, 2014
Officer Michael Baggett Charged with Domestic Violence
A St. Cloud police officer is under criminal and internal investigations after he was accused of domestic violence, authorities said today.
Officer Michael Baggett was arrested today and charged with domestic violence after he was served with a domestic-violence injunction, St. Cloud Sgt. Denise Roberts said in an email.
Baggett was immediately relieved of his duty as a law enforcement officer and was placed on administrative leave pending a criminal and internal investigation, Roberts said..
Baggett has been employed with the St. Cloud Police Department since June 2011.
He was taken to the Osceola County Jail, where he is being held without bond.
His photo wasn't released. Other details aren't available.
"This is an ongoing 'open' investigation; more information will be released at a later time when it becomes available," Roberts said.
Officer Michael Baggett was arrested today and charged with domestic violence after he was served with a domestic-violence injunction, St. Cloud Sgt. Denise Roberts said in an email.
Baggett was immediately relieved of his duty as a law enforcement officer and was placed on administrative leave pending a criminal and internal investigation, Roberts said..
Baggett has been employed with the St. Cloud Police Department since June 2011.
He was taken to the Osceola County Jail, where he is being held without bond.
His photo wasn't released. Other details aren't available.
"This is an ongoing 'open' investigation; more information will be released at a later time when it becomes available," Roberts said.
Monday, March 24, 2014
Officer Tobin Barton Charged with Domestic Violence
Sheriff Leon Lott says that Tobin Barton, 36, was arrested following an assault call around 1 a.m. Saturday near Sparkleberry Lane. Lott stays that Barton and his girlfriend were involved in a verbal alteration, and Barton assaulted the victim by grabbing her around the throat.
It was determined that Barton is a Police Officer with the City of Columbia.
Barton was arrested and transported to the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center.
Jennifer Timmons with the Columbia Police Department says Barton has been suspended without pay.
Saturday, March 22, 2014
Officer Scott Pennell Charged with Aggravated Assault
Officer Scott Pennell faces two counts of aggravated assault, two counts disorderly conduct, one count of stalking and one count of kidnapping.
Pennell's live-in girlfriend tell Chandler Police that on Wednesday he held her down on the couch and tried to strangle her. According to a police report from Chandler Police, Pennell then called the victim's mother in Vermont and claimed he was going to kill his girlfriend.
His girfriend called Chandler Police on Thursday morning when he returned to the house. The victim received medical attention, and a forensic nurse confirmed there were marks on the woman's neck consistent with strangulation. Pennell surrendered to police at 6 p.m. Thursday.
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Officer Danson Cappo Charged with Domestic Violence
A Honolulu police officer is facing charges in conneciton with a domestic violence case.
Officals say 27 year old Danson Cappo was arrested for alleged family abuse on Sunday.
He was released on a $1000 bail.
Police records show Cappo has been with the force for two years.
Officals say 27 year old Danson Cappo was arrested for alleged family abuse on Sunday.
He was released on a $1000 bail.
Police records show Cappo has been with the force for two years.
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Honolulu police officer is facing charges in connection with a domestic
violence case. Officials say 27-year-old Danson Cappo was arrested for
alleged family abuse on Sunday. He was released on
one-thousand-dollars bail. Police records show Cappo has been with the
force for two years. - See more at:
http://www.khnr.com/news/articles/honolulu-officer-arrested-on-suspicion-of-domestic-violence#sthash.OauDv9SE.dpuf
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Honolulu police officer is facing charges in connection with a domestic
violence case. Officials say 27-year-old Danson Cappo was arrested for
alleged family abuse on Sunday. He was released on
one-thousand-dollars bail. Police records show Cappo has been with the
force for two years. - See more at:
http://www.khnr.com/news/articles/honolulu-officer-arrested-on-suspicion-of-domestic-violence#sthash.OauDv9SE.dpuf
A
Honolulu police officer is facing charges in connection with a domestic
violence case. Officials say 27-year-old Danson Cappo was arrested for
alleged family abuse on Sunday. He was released on
one-thousand-dollars bail. Police records show Cappo has been with the
force for two years. - See more at:
http://www.khnr.com/news/articles/honolulu-officer-arrested-on-suspicion-of-domestic-violence#sthash.OauDv9SE.dpuf
Friday, March 07, 2014
Former Officer Douglas Johnson Charged with Domestic Violence
A former Omak police officer was arrested in a domestic violence case involving his son's former girlfriend.
The Okanogan County sheriff's office says 47-year-old Douglas G. Johnson fired a rifle into the ground Thursday as the woman returned to the home near Tonasket where she had lived with her boyfriend and Johnson. She wanted to pick up her belongings.
A Tonasket woman was hit by gravel after the father of her ex-boyfriend allegedly fired a shot by her feet Thursday afternoon. Okanogan County Sheriff Frank Rogers says 35 year old Brianna Hicks told deputies that she had broken up with her boyfriend, 23 year old Tyler Kion, earlier that day. She had been living with Kion and his father, 47 year old Douglas G. Johnson at a residence near Tonasket for several months.
Rogers says Johnson, a former Omak police officer, reportedly did not say anything to Hicks before opening fire and was uncooperative with law enforcement at the scene. He was booked into the Okanogan County Jail on a charge of 1st Degree Assault-Domestic Violence.
The Okanogan County sheriff's office says 47-year-old Douglas G. Johnson fired a rifle into the ground Thursday as the woman returned to the home near Tonasket where she had lived with her boyfriend and Johnson. She wanted to pick up her belongings.
A Tonasket woman was hit by gravel after the father of her ex-boyfriend allegedly fired a shot by her feet Thursday afternoon. Okanogan County Sheriff Frank Rogers says 35 year old Brianna Hicks told deputies that she had broken up with her boyfriend, 23 year old Tyler Kion, earlier that day. She had been living with Kion and his father, 47 year old Douglas G. Johnson at a residence near Tonasket for several months.
Rogers says Johnson, a former Omak police officer, reportedly did not say anything to Hicks before opening fire and was uncooperative with law enforcement at the scene. He was booked into the Okanogan County Jail on a charge of 1st Degree Assault-Domestic Violence.
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