The Wonders of Wally-World

Mt. Pleasant, SC

This small municipality of 68,000 outside of Charleston, SC is noted for Patriots Point, the Cooper River Bridge Run and of course, the Cooper River Bridge itself. They boast mostly higher income residents and have some of the better schools in Charleston County...if that's possible. Their homicide rate is virtually non-existent.  The local cops were often referred to as the "pretty police" back in the day. They didn't do much then, but looked good doing it. My, how things have changed in the last 10 years.
Every now and then they have a high profile incident or the cops piss off some hoity-toity who was breaking the law and the news media just plays it up. After all, it used to be a nice place to live.

When Wal-Mart announced they were going to build a new super center store in Mt. Pleasant, they had more opposition than you could imagine. The project was delayed for several years because the residents screamed it would be not only be "unattractive" at the proposed location, but it "would attract the wrong element."
It's been open only a couple of years now and the store generally just attracts some shoplifters and an occasional incident in the parking lot.

This time, it actually looks like the ghetto came to the hoity-toity Wal-Mart.

A 20 year old black male employee of the Wal-Mart was stabbed to death inside the front entrance.  The suspect in the stabbing is a 19 year old acquaintance and no one has released information on what prompted the violence.
The thing that always amazes me is the drama and emotional outbursts that black women display in certain "theaters" where they have an audience.  In fact, one of my favorite bloggers, Beat and Release, has aptly dubbed it "Shaniqua Theater."

If you pay attention to about the first 10 seconds of this video, you'll get some idea of what I'm talking about.
Then maybe someone can explain to me why they do this.

I now believe that the residents of Mt. Pleasant may have had the right idea....I am not a fan of Wally-world.  Mainly because the clientele is often a scary sight and I really think that I've seen enough scary to last me a lifetime. Just go to the "People of Walmart"  website and you'll understand my desire to stay away from that place. After a few minutes of viewing those peeps, you may consider poking your eyes out.

Local Sheriff Collides with School Bus

Colleton Co., SC

Sheriff George Malone, whom everyone suspects had been elected to office no doubt because this county is predominantly black and because he sang the tune the people wanted to hear. He was the first black elected as Sheriff in that county. Some might say he's not the brightest bulb in the batch and his leadership skills are a bit weak.

Suddenly, his county was over-whelmed with a number of drive by shootings. At the beginning, Sheriff Malone denied there was a problem in his county, believing it was just a coincidence and these shootings were random.  People were being killed and he was in denial. Many of the people murdered were innocent victims, including young children.
After over a dozen shootings and deaths, he called in for back up, getting help from various agencies and initiating a heavy police presence in the areas where the shootings occurred.  Oddly enough, most of the victims were killed in somewhat rural areas. After about a week, all the law enforcement cleared out and things settled down. It didn't last long.  He still has open homicides.

Less than a year in to his term of office, he became the subject of an investigation of mismanaged funds.  He misappropriated government grant money, believing he could spend it however he wanted.

One of his patrol officers was shot and killed in the line of duty, and many say he bumbled much of that investigation.  Against the advice of his peers, he continually made statements to the media that not only made him look like an uninformed moron, but may have been detrimental to the investigation of this officer's murder.
A Sheriff from an adjoining county, who offered up as many resources as possible, was able to steer him on to the appropriate legal avenues.  It took weeks before the 2 suspects were apprehended.

Then the fun stuff....his wife accused him of having an affair with his secretary and confronted the both of them one afternoon in the parking lot of a restaurant. His wife confronted the secretary stating she would "take her down." His secretary tried to walk away from the scene, but Mrs. Malone latched on to her car as she was driving away. She kept trying to assault the secretary through the open car window. The secretary started closing the window, hit a bump, and Mrs. Malone fell off.  When she fell off, the car ran over her leg.  Naturally, Mrs. Malone tells an entirely different story. This dramatic incident was investigated by the State Law Enforcement Division. That investigation went away after SLED concluded that the secretary acted in self defense and tried to retreat.

Now, it would appear that the Sheriff was in bit of a hurry when he tried to pass a row of cars on a 2 lane highway.  As he's passing on the left, a school bus that was in the row of cars, attempts to make a legal left hand turn. The Sheriff crashed  in to the side of the bus, injuring children that had to be taken to the hospital.
What the hell was he thinking?

Sheriff's serve for 8 year terms and he comes up for re-election in 2012. 

Phantom Toe Sucker Apprehended

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A Toe-Suckin' Fool

Conway, Arkansas

As I reported earlier, 2 women in the small town of Conway, near Little Rock, report that they were approached by a man who admitted to having a foot fetish and offered to suck their toes.  Initially, cops ruled out their well known town toe sucker, Michael Wyatt, as he was not due to get out of jail yet.  They didn't take in to account time off for good behavior. He hadn't been out long when his fetish got the best of him, and he began asking women to fulfill his sick fantasy.

Micheal R. Wyatt, age 50

The 2 women picked Wyatt out of a line up and  he was arrested for misdemeanor harassment and held on bail. Since bail was only $1290., there's a good chance he'll be out in no time looking for feet to fondle.

Octo-parents May Be in South Carolina

CHILD ABDUCTION ALERT

Just 2 days ago, the NY State Dept. of Criminal Justice Services issued a child alert for 8 children, ranging in ages from 11 years to 11 months, that were abducted from 2 different foster homes. The abductors were the children's birth parents who no longer have legal custody.

Nephra Payne, 34 and Shanel Nadal, 28

According to information from unidentified sources, the children were removed from the parental home for both abuse from Daddy and neglect from Mommy.  It was also reported that the children were living in deplorable conditions and there was no food in the home.

A foster care facility in Queens, NY had court ordered custody of the children and Shanel abducted the children during a "supervised visit."  Sounds like someone's ass is in deep shit!

This is so typical of a government agency that has a duty to protect and act in the best interest of the children. These characteristic, and brainless child services agents did a seriously piss poor job of protecting these children from the very people who are accused of abusing and neglecting them.

The most moronic of this sadly, dysfunctional and sorry ass excuse for a family is that 7 of the 8 children are boys with the same name. Oh yea, Nephra Payne is a narcissist or he's trying to show George Foreman he's a better man.  Who the hell knows. The unfortunate part is that these kids don't stand a chance.

If the parents didn't want them to begin with, why go through all the trouble to kidnap them and flee the state?  Now the feds are involved and they are possibly headed to South Carolina. Law enforcement officials speculate that since Shanel has some family connections in the southeast part of SC, they may be in the area.

Depending on what news source you read, the happy little family could be traveling in any number of vehicles described as a Chevy Suburban, a Ford SUV or an Infiniti.
The last paragraph of this article gives details on license plates of these vehicles.

One thing is for sure, Nephra Payne didn't want anyone to forget who he is.

ON TUESDAY, SEPT. 27, THE U.S. MARSHALL'S OFFICE REPORTS THAT THE KIDS WERE ALL FOUND SAFE IN HARRISBURG, PA. BOTH PARENTS ARE IN CUSTODY.

The Case of the Dumb Deputy

Fairfield County, SC


Earlier this month, a Deputy Sheriff  from Fairfield Co., was in a training class that required an equipment inventory of his tactical gear.  This 3 year veteran of the force told his Capt. that his department issued M-4 rifle with spare magazines and ammo, a Remington .870 shotgun, and a full bio-hazard equipment bag were all missing.

Naturally, an investigation was launched.  Having some occasional missing gear is one thing, but when there are weapons involved, it becomes an extremely serious matter.

Deputy Brandon Belton, 24,

wasn't very cooperative in his explanation of the whys and hows of his missing equipment and firearms.  Mainly because he couldn't decide on a story. The SC State Law Enforcement Division got involved in the investigation and they too, got the run around. Belton was changing his story on a regular basis.
Where are the guns?  Law enforcement personnel have no clues as of yet.

Needless to say, former Deputy Belton was terminated and then promptly arrested for Misconduct in Office and Breach of Trust. If he sold that equipment for cash, like everyone suspects, I hope it was worth it.  The total value of those things is approximately $2500.00.

Fairfield County and Crimestoppers are both offering rewards for information leading to the recovery of the weapons.

I can't believe Deputy Dumb-ass here!

The "Eyes" Have It

As any regular reader here knows, I'm a fan of the freakin' odd crime news. Not that there's any lack of it, it's that some stupid shit doesn't inspire me enough to blog about it. I find that on some rare occasions, I laugh so hard my mind just goes blank from the hilarity. Then, there's those other times that leave me speechless. You know what I mean. Those silent moments you just shake your head in disbelief.

We can all attest to this...some of the best weird shit comes out of the projects or the ghetto. So much stupid all in one place often makes for great comedy. Others may not see it, and you've probably heard all the drama and bullshit a hundred times before. But if you let it, it will eat at you and wear you down. That's why we have our own customized defense mechanisms. Sick ass cop humor helps eliminate the drudgery and bullshit you put up with each and every day.  An old Irish beat cop (my hero) once told me that, "Life is a comedy of errors. We fix da errors." More profound words were never spoken.  I also learned from him the artful use of a roll of quarters and that sometimes, it's worth losing 10 bucks.  But alas, those were the days.....

Quite often, street names, nicknames or monikers just attach themselves to people - even if they're unwanted.
We've all had some local nut cases, drug dealers, prostitutes, and homeless that all have been branded with something people have labeled them, or things cops have made up along the way.  After all, we cops do love our improvisational thea-tah.

In this particular case, it's Friday night in da projects....

Our victim, one Thomas Tony Shine, 21, was found shot and killed in his apartment. Minutes before his death, he tells a friend that 2 guys looked like they wanted to harm him.  He told his friend that it was both "Cross-eyed Donnie" and _______(first name given, but as of yet, unidentified).
The suspects were last seen leaving the projects on beach cruiser bicycles.  (Admit it...you're laughing)  I had to ask myself, "What? No Caddy with tinted windows and spinners?"

According to the article, when "Cross-Eyed Donnie" gets ascared, his eyes get a crossed.

Donyell Catrez Wright, 26
aka: Cross Eyed Donnie

Does Donnie look ascared to you?

Knucklehead now has an outstanding Murder warrant on his ass and he has been known to try and impersonate his brother, Mark Anthony Wright, who isn't cross-eyed.

So Charleston area readers....keep yer eyes peeled for Cross eyed Donnie. Call da po-leece if you sees him.

Just another boring day in da projects.

A Toe Suckin' Fool

Conway, AR

I've come across some strange things in my career, including auto erotic asphyxiation, transvestites, necrophilia, peeping toms and voyeurs. I can't say that I've ever had the fortune to come face to face with someone with a glorified foot fetish. I did respond to a residence once and it was clear the occupant collected women's shoes, but I really had no desire to know why he had a closet-full of women's high heels. I just know it wasn't pertinent to the reason I was there. Of course, information like that doesn't stay quiet long. I think I might have told a few other cops that night and well, by the next day, I'm sure over 100 cops knew that we had a local male politician who had a superb collection of women's shoes. He was single and lived alone. For a long time after that, I had a very difficult time looking him in the eye without snickering under my breath. Ah, but that was a long time ago. He was not re-elected and I don't recall where he went.

It was an interesting coincidence that about this time, the town of Conway, Arkansas was experiencing a serial toe sucker, dubbed the "Toe Sucking Fairy."  Michael Robert Wyatt was arrested in 1989 for pretending to be a Podiatrist and was also camping out at a clothing store, trolling for feet. He was arrested again in 1991 for telling a convenience store clerk that he wanted to cut off her feet, and suck her toes while she bled to death.  He went to prison for a few years on that one. In 1999, he was arrested yet again for asking a woman at Wal-Mart if she wanted her feet amputated and if he could show her pictures of women with no feet.

Here we are, 20 years later and Conway police have this problem again.

An 83 year old woman who was sitting on the porch minding her own business, when a man approached her, told her she had lovely feet, took off her shoe and began sucking her toes. He then asked if he could kiss her and when she said no and told him he was crazy, he fled.
A day later, a woman was approached by a man who told her he had a foot fetish, her toes were long and succulent, and wanted to know if he could suck on them.  The woman's cell phone rang and he retreated.  Funny, the only thing she seems to remember about him is the fact that he had "messed up toes."
Cops have ruled out the "Toe Sucking Fairy" as a suspect in these crimes.

Pennsylvania and Minnesota have also experienced serial toe suckers, but they're ruled out those suspects as well.

In researching foot fetishism, Wikipedia gave characterizations, definitions, etc. and listed several famous people who were known foot worshippers. Have you ever learned something that you wish you hadn't?
I think I found the answer to the blue suede shoes.

America's Most Wanted Bounces Back

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America's Most Wanted...Say it ain't so

For over 20 years, the Fox Network aired America's Most Wanted every Saturday evening. John Walsh's show and reputation earned him the respect and admiration of law enforcement officers and agencies everywhere.
His weekly show highlighted some of America's worst criminal offenders that were wanted by local, state and federal agencies. Without the help of AMW airing details of many of the open criminal cases and law breakers, then over 1100 of society's dregs, (ie; child molesters, murderers, rapists, etc.), would not have been apprehended.

In May of this year, the Fox Network announced that it would not be renewing the contract for any further shows, citing the expense of production costs.  Never mind that millions tuned in each week and that AMW once saved the floundering network from extinction. Such loyalty is touching.

Several weeks after this announcement, the Lifetime Channel approached John Walsh and negotiations began. The announcement was made official last week.  The 25th year of America's Most Wanted is expected to return by the end of the year thanks to the courtesy of the Lifetime Channel.

On a positive coincidence.... yesterday, the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences gave Walsh its Governor's Award, which is awarded to a person or organization that makes a substantial impact or demonstrates an extraordinary use of television.
An Emmy Award.  Certainly a long time coming.

Thank you, John Walsh... and welcome back!

Swift Justice, Courtesy of the Crackhead Himself

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What's in a Name?


Walterboro, SC

Shag Que-Tee Marshal 

This 34 year old, fine specimen of a crack head, who has a face only a mother could love, and a name to match, just planned out his retirement. He is officially another statistic in the world of 18-40 year old black males.

In July of this year, ole' Que-Tee here had a mission.  He was determined to track down and take care of his former girlfriend's new on-line paramour. Marshall found out that her new beau lived in Walterboro, SC so he traveled from Kershaw County, SC, some 300 miles, to confront and then eliminate the competition.

Marshall stole a gun from his uncle. Took a bus from Camden SC to Walterboro, then walked for miles to the Keegan Rd. address, searching for the 35 year old who stole his beloved girlfriend.

Once he arrived, he found that there were 2 other males in the home, both teenagers who assumed Marshall was a friend of their older brother, so they let him in to the house.  This is where Marshall began shooting.  He shot the 15 year old in the head, fatally wounding him and grazed the 17 year old with a shot in the neck. He ran out of ammo and fled the residence. After a massive manhunt, he was apprehended hours later.

Fast forward less than 3 months - 

Marshall chose to save the taxpayers a whole lot of money by pleading guilty to the charges of Murder, Attempted Murder, and Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Violent Crime. For his generous contribution to society, he got life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Sometimes these morons do use their brains. 

Driving Me Nutz

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More Nutz
Ah, Nutz, Not Again!
Morality Police - UPDATE
Morality Police


On July 5, 2011, Police Chief Franco Fudo, of the small, podunk town of Bonneau, SC, wrote one 68 year old Virginia Tice a traffic ticket to the tune of $445.00.
He wrote her a ticket for an offense that has been on the books since the early 90's, but has not been used since about 2006.  In 2006, and somewhere in the upstate of SC, an enterprising, and no doubt bored, small town cop wrote a man up for the same traffic offense. By the time it got to court, the ACLU had made some waves and the presiding judge dismissed the case.  It hasn't been used since.  In fact, most "real" police departments tend to shy away from that obsolete and controversial law because....well, they have better things to do.

Wondering what could be so controversial?

Under SC Code of Laws 56-5-3885


"A sticker, decal, emblem, or device is indecent when taken as a whole, it describes, in a patently offensive way, as determined by contemporary community standards, sexual acts, excretory functions, or parts of the human body.

What did she do that was so shameful and indecent?

She had a set of red "Truck Nutz" hanging from the rear bumper of her pick up truck. Chief Fuda thought a red plastic replica of a bull's sex organs (they are also often referred to as Bulls Balls) was "obscene," and by his own authority, declared himself the Chief of the Morality Police.  I am concerned with the Chief's interpretation of that law. If the human body is red, plastic, and the size of bulls balls, then the Chief is quite delusional.

When Ms. Tice's son was interviewed for the local newspaper, he stated that his Mother planned on asking for a jury trial.  This case caught the attention of a local, and rather prestigious, criminal law firm in downtown Charleston, SC and they offered to represent Ms. Tice pro bono.  The attorney for the Savage Law Firm contacted the court on the date of the hearing to ask for a jury trial, only to discover that Chief Fuda has already asked for a jury trial.  "Unprecedented and unheard of" were the words from the mouth of the attorney. One wonders how a defendant's rights can be circumvented in such a manner.  Then again, if you happen to google Chief Fuda's name, you will find he has a history of doing controversial things that don't take into account the meaning of "civil rights" and "due process."  Many people wonder how and why he's still a cop. Did I happen to mention he's married to the town Mayor's daughter? Ah, but that's another story.

The jury trial was scheduled for Wednesday, Sept 21, but the attorney had to ask for a continuance due to conflicting court dates. According to a local news source, the attorney's attempts to get the case dismissed have been unsuccessful.  It appears Fuda isn't budging on this one. The court date is now set for Nov. 2.
Ah, the wheels of justice turn ever so slowly....

--As a note, my research showed that "Truck Nutz" or "Bulls Balls" are legal in...well, at least 49 other states.

Are You Ready for Some Stupid?

A 59 year old Moncks Corner, SC man made a series of stupid mistakes on Sunday, September 11 and it just might be a day he'll never forget.

Leroy McKelvey

First, he takes a trip up north to Jersey to attend a NY Jets - Dallas Cowboys game.....wearing a Cowboys jersey in Jets territory. Not the smartest thing to do, but you probably won't get your ass kicked too badly.

Second, he brings a stun gun to Jersey. While not illegal to own or possess in his home state, he should have done his homework.  It's illegal as hell in New York and New Jersey. Not to mention the fact that he's wearing it concealed upon his person.  He actually gets past a security checkpoint of a major league football game carrying the thing. It is, after all, Sept. 11, the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks and security is supposed to be tightened due to "credible threats."  Big "Ooops!" there.

Third mistake -  "Please Stand for the National Anthem" means just what it says.  If you physically can't stand, that's one thing, but to refuse to take your hat off or shut the fuck up, that's a whole other ball game.
Because it was Sept. 11, additional remembrance ceremonies were taking place at the stadium that dictated some quiet dignity and respect be afforded.  You know the concept....kind of like church or a courtroom.  Shut the hell up and behave yourself! McKelvey and his wife/fiancee/girlfriend, whatever...just kept chatting through all the ceremonies, and this seemed to anger a few people around them.  Very disrespectful, if you ask me.

Fourth Mistake -  Pissin' off the Marines. Seems some of the other patrons near Mr. McKelvey were Marines and they were clearly annoyed by his unpatriotic displays and lack of manners. While a good Marine always shows his loyalty and patriotism appropriately, word has it that one Marine may have pushed the envelope a tad too far, acting a bit Un-Marine-like in his taunting of McKelvey. McKelvey, and another unidentified witness, claim that the Marine refused to move to let McKelvey pass by for a trip to the Men's room. Words were exchanged and then McKelvey decided to whip out the old stun gun and go to town. A free for all broke out. 2 people, including one Marine, were hit with the stun gun.

In today's world of advanced technology, several people took videos and photos , and well....you made the big league news, jackass! You are hereby crowned, "Extremely Fuckin' Stupid."

McKelvey is arrested and charged with 3 counts of assault and 2 weapons charges.  His bail was set at $22,500.  No one else got arrested.  Imagine that.

Now, McKelvey has people speaking on his behalf and they're making excuses for him.  His girlfriend/fiancee/ or whatever word they use these days to say they're living together, was quoted in one news source as trying to excuse their actions because they both have medical conditions that prohibit them from standing. She blabbered on about how awful it was, and she was hurt in the melee....blah, blah, whine, whine.

Turns out, McKelvey's son is one noted New York DJ called "Charlamagne, Tha God of the Breakfast Club." (Whatever the hell that means.) He told the Daily News in NY that not only was his Father acting in self defense, but he didn't stand for the National Anthem because he's a Jehovah's Witness. (I think they need to get their story straight.) I knew a JW once who wouldn't do the "pledge" but was respectful enough to stand in silence, not loudly gabbing through somber ceremonies. "Charlamagne" also states that his Father brought the stun gun because Jets Coach, Rex Ryan jokingly told him that he probably shouldn't wear Cowboys stuff in the Jets' house. Oh, come on!

How many people is McKelvey going to blame for his own stupidity? No wonder our children today are fat, dumb and "entitled." They get it from their fat, dumb and entitled parents. Ignorance of the law is no excuse, McKelvey and, had you been a bit more adult in your actions, this never would have happened. I suppose you're going to call the White House and scream racism and tell them your civil rights were violated?

I bet if a bunch of white folk went in to his church and started talking loudly and sitting through all of their ceremonies, there just might be some pissed off people. By not even closing his mouth, he managed to insult so many people on so many levels. His worthless ass deserves to go to jail.
I wonder if this man is going to turn in to some kind of cult hero with his peeps for being such a bad mannered barbarian? He blames the coach, the security, the fans....everyone but himself. He doesn't want the world to "make me out to be a criminal." No, the world didn't do it, Leroy. You did it all by yourself.

If you read the comments section of McKelvey's local area newspaper, you'll see he's not getting much sympathy at home either.

Cottageville Officer Now officially Terminated

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Another Plot Twist
Officer Involved Shooting Going to Feds
Gypsy Cops and Small Town Politics

Cottageville, SC

Officer Randy Price, who has been on administrative leave since May of 2011, has been officially laid off by the town of Cottageville due to budgetary constraints.  The Mayor and town council voted tonight to relieve him of his duties, cutting the police department down to 2 full time officers for this small town of approximately 800.
Mayor Margaret Steen has made it clear that his termination is not a direct result of the continuing investigation of Randy Price's shooting of former mayor Bert Reeves.

As a recap......

In the afternoon of May 16, Cottageville Police Officer Randy Price put out an officer needs assistance call on his radio.  The Police Chief was nearby and was the first to respond. Police Chief John Craddock, arrived to find that Officer Randy Price had shot and killed the town's rather controversial former mayor, Bert Reeves, with one gunshot wound to the chest. The incident happened on a short dirt road and there were no witnesses.

As with all officer involved shootings, the State Law Enforcement Division is called in to investigate the case.  SLED long ago conducted their investigation and turned their findings over to the state attorney's office.  The State Attorney in turn wrote a letter to the FBI, that read in part..."due to the unique complexities of this case....we request a federal investigation."  The FBI is still doing their thing and has no comment on the matter.

Where Randy Price will go from here is anyone's guess.  He has a history of being a "Gypsy Cop" and has been forced to leave one department after another.

In 1999, Price was fired from the McCormick Co. Sheriff's Office for unsafe driving.
In 2000, Price was terminated from the Wagener Police Dept. for Insubordination.
In 2001, he was fired from the Aiken County Sheriff's Dept for Criminal Domestic Violence.  Records indicate he was allowed to go through a pre-trial intervention program to have the charge wiped from his record.
In 2006, he was terminated from the Blackville Police Dept. for complaints of excessive force.
In 2008, he is hired by the Cottageville Police Dept.

Under relatively new regulations the SC Criminal Justice Academy initiated several years ago, all this information about a police officer is public. Every department is required to submit documentation of a police officer's reasons for separation. The Academy, in their discretion, has the ultimate authority to suspend a police officer's law enforcement certification, which could prevent them from ever working as a law enforcement officer anywhere in the state.

As for former Mayor Bert Reeves.....his past isn't so pristine either.
A former Cottageville police officer had Reeves on tape telling him his job depended on him writing more speeding tickets.
As Mayor, Reeves was once ticketed for driving 105 mph in a 55 mph zone.
He was caught again speeding excessively by a Sheriff's Deputy who let him off with a warning because he didn't want to get entangled in the politics.
Excessive speed was a factor in causing him to crash and over turn his pick up truck.  He suffered a severe head injury and was hospitalized for a period of time.  The State police were charging him with DUI, but he insists he wasn't drinking.  Blood tests later determined he tested positive for marijuana. The DUI charge was dismissed, but the stigma attached itself.
The positive drug test elicited a negative response from the citizenry of Cottageville.  Due to the intense pressure from the citizens and council, who often questioned his decision making capabilities since the severe brain injury, Reeves resigned as Mayor.
Approximately a month or so before the shooting, it is said that Reeves and Price exchanged words because Price had written a ticket to an employee of Reeves'.  Price wasn't backing down on the charge, and that pissed off Reeves. Rumors abound now, with some saying that Price was intimidating Reeves as he once told his attorney he feared for his safety.

Those that once pressured Reeves out of office have now switched sides, steadfastly believing that Reeves was murdered.  Many people wonder how and why a police officer would shoot and kill an unarmed man. The answers to those questions may never be known.

It's 4 months later and the mystery still abounds....

Dressing for Success

Aiken, SC

It takes a special kind of man to put on a dress. It takes a lot of balls for a man to put on a dress, walk in to a jewelry store, and then pull out a gun and demand money.

Domenique Lemond Lee Fortenberry

That's exactly what 20 year old Domenique Fortenberry did. He pointed a gun at the store owner and demanded money.  The store owner, Mr. Bradberry, pulled out a gun of his own.  They then shot each other. In fact, several shots were exchanged.

Wounded in the face, the suspect fled the store, discarding his disguise (or was it?) in the process.  Police were called and K-9 units searched the area, following the trail of blood.  The suspect was later apprehended after he had been taken to the hospital where he is being treated for his gunshot wound.  He is under guard and once released, he will be charged with several felonies.

The store owner's son, Keith Bradberry, states his father was treated and released from the hospital for a minor wound to his arm.  He cites his father as a hero, knowing full well that if he hadn't shot the suspect, they would both probably be dead.

The store owner will not be charged as he was lawfully defending himself during the commission of a dangerous felony.

Sorry the store owner took a hit, and not so sorry that Domenique Dingleberry there is still walking.

UPDATE:  A female accomplice was later arrested in relation to this case. She was driving the getaway vehicle and drove Fortenberry to the hospital.

A Tale of Injustice

Berkeley County, SC

In April of 2010, Peggy Kandies was staying at a friend's trailer in a mobile home park, when one illegal Mexican scumbag by the name of Frederico Reyes, burst into the trailer.

Frederico Reyes, aged 30
Illegal alien and pervert

After forcing himself in to the residence, he jumped on top of Ms. Kandies, attempting to sexually assault her.  He head butted her, leaving a large contusion on her forehead and also bit her on the lip, leaving a distinct bite mark.  Many years before, Ms. Kandies was trained in Ju Jitsu and remembering her training, fought off her attacker.  Reyes was caught a short time later and arrested.

It's from this point on that the system failed this feisty middle aged woman. Starting with the initial police investigation, to the final prosecution of the defendant, the criminal justice system seemed to do nothing but favor the rights of a pervert who was in this country illegally.

This article  lays out in great detail, the incident and subsequent complications she endured in her battle to get justice. The saddest part of all this is that Ms. Kandies has had little to no cooperation from the local solicitor's office. They refuse to even speak with her anymore and she suspects because she had the audacity to point out that under the SC Victim's Bill of Rights, her rights were violated on several points.
Additionally, because the defendant was allowed to plead to a lesser charge, all without considering her input, the defendant's indictment subsequently labeled him as a "non-violent" offender. Which is not only a direct contradiction of the physical evidence, but is also an insult to the victim. The only consolation was that Reyes was put on the Sex Offender Registry.

Ms. Kandies recently found out on her own that Reyes is coming up for a parole hearing.  Yes, unbelievably, Reyes has been in jail only 8 months of a 5 year sentence.  The parole hearing is scheduled this week in Columbia, SC.  An on line petition is being circulated to keep this pervert in jail where he belongs. Please sign the petition and show support to the victim's rights and to get our legislators off their fat asses and address this illegal immigration problem.

FINAL NOTE:  As of 9-14-11, a parole board hearing denied Reyes' release.

Off Duty Cop earns Award

FOLLOW UP TO:

Escapee on the Run
Lone Off Duty Cop Apprehends Escapee

Cpl. Joey Patsourakos
Williston, SC Police Dept.

On August 20, Cpl. Patsourakos was off duty when he single-handedly captured one Perry Sullivan, who was  the object of an intense 3 day manhunt after he had over powered a Georgia Deputy, stealing his guns and patrol car.

On Sept. 10, Patsourakos and his wife will travel to the Philadelphia area to accept the first ever Law Enforcement Cross from the American First Responder Institute Heraldry's inaugural fund raising event titled, "An Evening with Heroes."

The First Responder Institute Heraldry Facebook page extols itself as the first of its kind in recognizing first responders; "The American First Responder Institute of Heraldry recognizes the service and sacrifice of American First Responders. It accomplishes this mission by defining the requirements for the design, artistry, wearing, and display of the authorized medals, awards, decorations and appurtenances. It also provides accountability & quality control in the manufacturing and distribution of these awards."

Congratulations on a job well done, Corporal.  We salute you.

A Murder Mystery

FROM THE COLD CASE FILES:

In 1969, a Charleston, SC based sailor was shot 5 times and his body was discovered by his wife in the bedroom of their apartment. The murder was never solved and the lone suspect in the case was a Charleston County Police Officer (now known as the Charleston County Sheriff's Dept.)

There was little evidence available to support their claims but they hounded him nonetheless. State and local authorities knew in their gut that he was the shooter. He had a mean temper, was reputed to have mob ties and may have even executed people for money. Leonard Crowe intimidated people, even his fellow officers.

Crowe left law enforcement and moved to Oklahoma where he was later labeled as a suspect in a shooting there. The cold case files of the Charleston Police Dept. has re-opened this murder with the hope's of obtaining some kind of closure for the family of Sailor Danny Kelly.

The author of this expose' deserves some credit for detailing this murder mystery in a respectful and rather absorbing manner. I read the article and was quite intrigued. See for yourself.

Cold cases are a bitch!

Dear Officer.....

CHUCKLE FOR THE DAY:

A police officer friend received this letter in the mail. I know very little about the case other than it was a court ordered requirement for the defendant. I can't remember ever receiving an apology, let alone in writing.

I am amazed that for the most part, the spelling and grammar is correct.  I'm betting a white woman.

FL Officer in Critical Condition after Responding to Domestic

Auburndale, FL

Police officer Stacy Booth (inset) responded to a 911 call from children who stated their parents were arguing.  The children hung up on the 911 operator before she could get further info.

As Officer Booth approached the front door of the residence, unbeknownst to her, Michael Wayne Lester lurked behind the door with automatic weapons and over 1000 rounds of ammo.  Lester fired through the front door, striking Officer Booth 2 times, once in the abdomen and another in the arm.  Reportedly, a 3rd shot hit her holster and disabled her duty weapon. However, only one news source seems to have that information.

Bleeding profusely, she dragged herself next door where the neighbors gave her cover until assistance could arrive.  Half dozen jurisdictions and over 20 units responded to the call.  A hostage negotiator  was called in and this piece of shit,

Michael Wayne Lester

would not negotiate or listen to reason.  Since he was barricaded and had an ample supply of weapons and ammo, the tactical team first set off tear gas canisters in his home and then used a fire department robot to storm the house.  Lester was unconscious when SWAT went in.
Police are unsure how he received those lacerations on his face.  Like they care, I'm sure.

Officer Booth remains in critical but stable condition.
Our thoughts are with her on a speedy recovery.

Ultimate Contempt of Court

Tyler, TX

This charming 17 year old was on trial for shooting at a Detention Officer.
He'd already been scolded by the Judge on 2 different occasions, for mumbling in court.
He tries to fire his attorney who was about to ask for a mental competency hearing, but then changed his plea to guilty while the jury had just gone on to lunch.

Corey Webb has made himself famous for being a  disgusting thug who pees in court, all the while the video was recording. Watch his attorney.  He bows his head in shame.

Justice is Sweet

Back in June of 2010, an Army Specialist who had just returned from the Middle East, was traveling with his wife and mother-in-law down I-95, around midnight, and in 2 different vehicles.  One of the vehicles that was towing a U-haul, was experiencing some mechanical problems. They pulled off the exit for McLeod Rd. in Walterboro, SC and began the business of transferring the U-haul from one vehicle to another.

They were approached by 3 black males (surprised?) driving a silver sedan.  One of the suspects stepped out from the back seat of the vehicle, pulled a scarf up over his face and pointed a .50 cal Desert Eagle at the Mother-in-law, ordering her about, all the while referring to her as "pretty lady."  The unidentified Army Specialist repeatedly asked the 3 suspects to leave, but they ignored him.
The Mother-in-law was naturally upset and ran towards her daughter. That's when the Army Spec. took the opportunity to produce his own weapon, pointing it at the suspects and demanding they drop their weapon.  Because the suspect aimed his weapon towards his family, our Army hero began firing.  The suspect,

David Jayquon Jakes, age 20

was shot and then dropped the .50 cal as he fell.  His 2 cohorts in the crime, grabbed Jakes and dragged him back in to the car and then began firing at the 3 citizens as they drove away. Fortunately, the only bullet holes were in the cars.  The .50 cal was later determined to be stolen.

The manhunt ensued and a short time later, Jakes shows up at a medical center seeking treatment for severe gunshot wounds. In fact, he was transferred to a trauma center as he was in critical condition. (Ah...don't ya feel a twinge of sympathy for the bastard?)

Once the local law enforcement personnel were able to identify the other 2 scumbags, warrants were obtained and the suspects were all arrested for charges of Armed Robbery (3x), Possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime, Possession of stolen property, and 1st deg. Assault and Battery (3x).

Yesterday, 2 of the 3 suspects were found guilty and sentenced.

Antwan McMillan, age 22

McMillan, this sorry ass excuse for a human being, was sentenced to 30 years in prison and Jakes got 35 years for being the biggest moron with the stolen gun.
The case against the 3rd defendant, 21 year old James Davis, is still pending.

The Army Specialist's identity and his family's have been withheld from the public for undisclosed reasons.

The service member had a valid concealed weapons permit and, under South Carolina state law, he was acting properly under the self-defense and defense of others rule.

Don't ya just love a happy ending?

The Game's Afoot

For the 11th time in the past 4 years, Canadian law enforcement authorities have found the remains of a human foot floating in Canadian waterways.  The latest discovery was from False Creek, Vancouver, BC. This found foot, with part of the leg bone still attached, was adorned in a running shoe, as were the other 10.

Sadly, the loss of a body part is probably not a laughing matter but, while I was reading the news statement surrounding this particular enigma, it brought out one of those snorts that your kid has while drinking milk.  Except mine was a waste of good alcohol. 
I know you all know what I'm talking about.
The CNN statement actually printed these words, "foul play is not suspected...as the remains have no visible signs of trauma."

In another article, it makes mention of the fact that law enforcement -or some other similar entity- finds this foot fiasco mysterious, but once again, latches on to the "no evidence of foul play" aspect. A respected forensics expert disagrees. Get out! Ya think?  11 floating feet is NO coincidence and somewhere in the midst of all this, a crime has certainly been committed.  "The game is afoot!"  No shit, Sherlock!

Only a few of the furtive feet have been identified as being from reported missing persons.  As for the rest, well it's a mystery the likes of Sherlock Holmes has never seen!

I will not begin to second guess the Canadian authorities on how to conduct their investigation, but this consultant has a few ideas and theories.

Seriously, does someone have a foul foot fetish?