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Anyone else want to weigh in on those set of questions, please do so, that was a good overview from 12:51. What about the question of why Hopkins pressed that no win trial, was Mitchell able to put pressure on Hopkins? We know right now Hopkins is lying low hoping the bullets stop flying, at some time in the elections he is going to have to answer some questions.

Also still waiting for the Dutra question to be answered and what his MO is.

Thanks
 

K the last couple of postings are quite on target. Now let's speak of the rumors regarding Jeff Markam possibly running for the office of Sheriff. First off he's 65 years old and age does need to be considered. What if he has serious health problems a year into the office of Sheriff causing him to resign? This would mean the number two person whoever this might be, would now be running the office. Second, why is he now running? Well it's because he's been retired for a few years and is simply board. Yes its true ask him. Now here's the part which will be the object of great discussion, he (Jeff Markam) and the county had been recently sued due to sexual harassment claims made by females. They the females won the claim which cost the County of Lake hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Now Jeff is a likable guy, but this is a serious responsibility which you and I need to do the right thing with. We cannot elect someone because he's nice. With that said, we also cannot NOT elect someone because we don’t like the bad taste of what has been done or said, if it was the right thing to do. What I'm speaking of is the current Deputy Sheriff running for Sheriff, Deputy Rivero. He took the hard road being the whissel blower here. He did the right thing and we all know it. So consider this, if you don't want to worry about the Sheriffs Office for the next four years then vote for this Rivero guy. This is really simple, if this guy continues doing what he's doing now, you and I know the problem within that office will be resolved. And isn’t that what it's really all about?
 

Post 9:13 I think you are spot on with that assessment on Markham and on Rivero. Part of the direction the citizens will go in, is to communicate with whomever the individuals are running and garner their total 100% commitment to a citizens oversight committee with real teeth in it. When this type of change happens the citizens must be sure they take full advantage of the opportunities that present themselves. Rivero has already agreed to this type of undertaking. Mitchell of course would never do such a thing, to much of a power position for him, and can't think in a wide enough way to see the light at the end of the tunnel in that regard. That is a good point in regard to Markham and his age, relative to who is 2nd in command. Speaking of which, I have quite a few questions concerning Bauman, who is this guy, capt. Bauman, what is his relationship with Mitchell and the rest of the sheriffs officers.

Thanks for the posts and information, it helps broaden the view of the current situation.
 

There is some quite interesting information on Hopkins, but the totally of those things will come out in due time. But for now there is one tidbit which happened recently at the lyon's Wine event. First of all it was reported that Hopkins wife was hardly walking straight at the close of the event, and to say the least John was not fairing to well either. Yet they left driving their own car, now I know and most of you know that .08 the legal threshold take about 2 glasses of wine. How is it that our DA and his wife, are driving home in that oondition? The amount of people who noticed this is quite a few.
 

TO: Also still waiting for the Dutra question to be answered and what his MO is.

In my 19 years of law enforcement, the "I didn't know it was there" is used by almost every drug user that I've busted. EVERY person I've arrested for crack had or uses marijuana to through off the evaluations that a junior cop would use to evaluation if the guy is under the influence. I've never seen or heard of Dutra in any questionalble arrests but I am not a fan of Durtra. I can't stand his constant ass kissing to sergeants that he does constantly.

The sexual harassemnt cases Markham was involved in was NOT and I say NOT involving him. As a manager, he investigated, had conclusions and presented them to the BOS and the sheriff. NO female or gay has ever filed a complaint against Markham. Now his age. He is 65, plays golf a lot, rides motorcycles often and like to help friends in construction. Sounds more fit than fat ass Mitchell!
 

Ya we would take into consideration the "I didn't know it was there" contingency, however through a number of people it appears that this situation actually did occur in the manner described. None the less not to go over and over that concept but more the MO of Dutra, it appears by your post we do have a problem child in Dutra, and the idea is being floated around that there is more to him then meets the eye. I myself do not have an issue with Markhams age. I would hope that as all the players come into the race, that no matter what they do not attack each other but decide who has the best chance of defeating Mitchell and then they come together as a team to that end.
 

November 21, 2009 7:51 PM wrote/////Garzoli took a demotion over the helicopter stuff, that way Mitchell can't take any actions. The DA can if it found to be criminal.

Mitchell knew Garzoli was piloting. Everyone on day shift and detectives knew this. Almost every command meeting (once a week), we would see Garzoli walking around in his flight suit that clearly said "PILOT".///////// Did Garzoli get demoted from Pilot to Co Pilot? Or was it a rank demotion? In either case Who demoted Dave? What is his rank and job assignment at present?///// I know you can't answer this but, When and how much did the BOS know of this operation?
 

The question is what is with this investigator, the problem is it appears it might be managed by Anita Grant, so she is there to protect the county, not so sure she would throw to many under the bus, if in fact doing so would bring the county or supervisors in a bad light, could be a bit of a conflict of interest here.
 

So that out of court payout of under $100,000 the county made on a sexual harassment claim filed against Markham by a female employee about 13 years doesn't exist after all? Wonder what the money did go to then?
 

Can you buy a helicopter for 100,000 used?
 

With Markham on the fence and Mitchell in a panic you will see Mitchell’s dogs going after him everywhere including this blog. It has already started (the sexual harassment tid bit is only the beginning). As soon as the DSA boys come back from the PORAC convention they’ll jump in too. The war plans are already in full swing at the Main Office even though Markham hasn’t even announced. It doesn’t matter whether or not Markham was the subject of the sexual harassment payout, Mitchell will say he was. He’ll do anything to keep his throne
 

Would anyone care to speculate that if in fact Markham did decide to run, that he and Rivero would eventually hook up for the common cause of taking Mitchell out? Most are speculating that neither Hopkins or Mitchells voter base is as strong as they in their delusion think it is. I suspect that is correct, and that their ego's and those that still remain close to them are telling them something different and they just might be believing it. Mitchell is a dead man walking when it comes to the election, I believe Hopkins is to. Hopkins will only be able to keep quiet for a short time, before he is going to have to face the firing squad of citizens. It is going to be difficult for Mitchell to hit the streets now in a campaign mode of knocking on doors, and that is the way elections are won in this county. My other concern is that we have Anderson running against Hopkins, now he is not reported to be the quickest study at this point. I wonder if anyone else is in the wings contemplating a run at the office. For anyone sharp, this would be a grand opportunity to take the slot from Hopkins, I suspect Hopkins is hoping that it is only Anderson running as it gives him more of a chance. I think Rhodes is out, at this point he appears to have a lot of ghosts and is described as a basic GOB. Comments?
 

Can you buy a helicopter for 100,000 used?
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : November 22, 2009 12:25 PM /////// Don't know about out a used Chopper. Might be able to pay off a USED Pilot tho.
 

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm used pilot, something to think about.
 

The GOBs have been known to share the wealth. Nothing new here.
 

Most of the time you have to give up something to get something. Sometimes self respect is the first thing to go. So sad
 

Crude Content: Don't post content just to be shocking or graphic. For example, collections of close-up images of gunshot wounds or accident scenes without additional context or commentary would violate this policy.

I found this on blogspot.com. One of the many governing rules regarding blogging so your site doesn't get removed. For those of you that feel the need to spice up your posting.
 

It' scary to think they are our number one defense against people like them.
 

Well we better not post the photo Rodney had up on his wall then. That would be grounds for removing the site eh. Thanks for the heads up, or if one were to try and place an idea in someones head to get this site shut down, the administrators already have a work around for that.

It is a scary thought isn't it. It appears that in some cases the criminals are running the jail.
 

Geat management. Purdock crashed a boat and lady dies, Garzoli crashes a helicopter that the BOS knew nothing about and he totalled a cop car going 100 MPH just to got home, Mitchell's son is pot head and McMahon (who's now gone) was a drunk who pulled a gun on another cop. What a team!!! I can not wait until we hear about their new captains, BROWN and HOWE.
 

Oh my friend and that is the beginning, I hope everyone realizes that this is just the beginning, there are oh lets say several pieces of information that are going to come out here in the next month or so. Its going to be an interesting new year to say the least, somethings take a bit more time then others, but needless to say, The S--- will be hitting the fan, and what sticks to the wall is going to be quite a mess, quite a mess indeed.
 

Oh, you big tease, just stop it, or give us all a hint of what's to come. If not, don't go there.
 

Your right, best not to go there now, the watched pot never boils. But this one will, and I got a feeling there is a lot of pot watchers
 

What is the rule about having to show ID. I believe that under the constitution, you don't have to show an ID unless a crime has been comitted within 500 feet of where you are standing. I was walking in Nice when a "good Old girl" stopped and asked for my ID. I said there was no crime committed in this area and she stated that she would find one so she insisted that I show my ID. I am a veteran of a foriegn war with valour. This is the second time in a month that my constitutional rights, that I fought for and my friends died for, have been taken away. Is this fair GOB & GOG?
 

To the earlier post of seeing Hopkins and his wife get into their vehicle after being intoxicated. I think this one needs to go to press, especially after watching him stand up before the BOS this past week in recognition of the month of DEC being the holiday is around the corner for DUI awareness. Every agency within and around Lake County attended and they all stood up for this. Let's see at least 25-30 people I saw. We could also get the same amount of people and do our own sting around the lake with individuals watching their every move and catching it on video. Better have eyes in the back of your heads people, you never know who is watching your every move!
 

Trying to report fraud and a crime against children to the sheriffs Dept. I get Kellie (with an an (ie) wow another 60's version! She does not help! If she would of only listened twice as much as she talked!!
Oh well! It's out there, but our own LCSO sees to not Give a damn! Credibitlity?
yes much of it!
who cares there just kids right?
 

And as for reading the Hopkins info above. Oh yeah he prefers white over reds!
 

To the ID post, in that or any situation you have to get names and detailed information. Part of this undertaking is gathering all the necessary information when something like that happens. There should be no reason to be just randomly selected to furnish ID out of no where. Unless there were other connections or circumstances we don't know. None the less, it is still important to get all the information.

The whole issue of DUI's the campaign of MADD, and the power they have garnered is causing innocent people to go through the trials and tribulations of the current DUI police state, and it is getting way out of hand. More to come on this. This report on Hopkins is eye witness account, and several reported it. To as you said see these people lay down to these prohibitionist idiots is real laugh.

It appears the "customer service" area of the sheriffs station needs some help.
 

WITCH HUNT,JUST REMEMBER WHILE YOU SMATCHERING ARE SPYING ON THE SO'S SOMEONE IS WATCHING YOU.
 

Listen with the Caps, I swear to you, I can't hear you yell through the computer. Really I swear its true, I can't hear you yelling, it does not go through the computer. And you look real stupid doing it.
 

Hey cap man, what the hell is smatchering? You don't have to define it in caps either.
 

SMATHERING REFERS TO THE NEWSPAPER DESCRIPTION OF PEOPLE WHO GATHERED AT THE COURTHOUSE AKA SMALL PLUS GATHERING
THE CAPS ARE SO I CAN READ I HAVE BAD EYES
 

If a cop asks for ID, you don't have to give it BUT you have to identify yourself. If you are in a vehicle, you MUST provide a driver's license. A DUI checkpoint has be upheld all the way to the US Supreme Court. Cops using the standard contact methods (a vehicle code violation such as no seat belt or the random number) can ask for a drivers license during a DUI checkpoint. Now, if you don't have a license and no other form of ID, you can be arrested for 40302 of the vehicle code. Think about it, how can you sign a "Promise to Appear" to a judge in court, if you can't even identify yourself to the cop?
This point is hard for cops who stop persons who don't speak english, have no drivers license and the only ID is a mexican or other country license printed in that language? Then the cop must walk away or arrest under the manditory arrest of 40320.
 

You are right! If you are a deputy and report a deputy who is one of the GOOD OLD BOYS for wrong doing, it is committing self termination. Since last year, two cops have gone down for that, one quit under pressure and the other is fighting both the management and the union. This is not a joke, we talk about it every day in at the sheriff's office and after calls.
 

To 7:55 Post: For such a small SMATTERING they sure accomplished what they set out to do, guess thats why your sitting on this blog now isn't it. And if you have such bad eyes, are you sure you saw what you did? They set out to squish little worms like yourself, so be careful you may not see them coming!
 

I have U S C 1983 conspiracy charges on my case.

Edgar Hernandez
5150 Old Hwy 53
P. O. Box 1466
Clearlake CA 95422

December 2, 2005 Lake County Case

I was profiled, Caller stated driver swerving off the fog line kicking up rocks. Dispatch stated "well is he driving over the double yellow?" "Ohh yeah he did that too." Dispatch is color of Authority?

Accused of Evading, Officer stated that I drove 1000ft and made a right on a dead end street into a driveway. The officer didn’t even give me time to think, never allowed proper Terry Stop.

Pepper sprayed of being hostile, you can hear me in the background that I am saying to the cop "I live right here." Report states Officer is hiding behind trashcans showing nothing but threat of his gun so I open my door and hear it comes.

Beaten by cops, they reported me hostile and pepper sprayed. I gave up to the arriving officer and everything became a blur from there. The arriving officer is stating a Supplemental Report that was thrown away with my blood sample.

Falsely Arrested, I was hand cuffed to the gurney at the hospital and the officer starts in on me to find probable cause, and fish for it.

Dissuaded Witness, Officer harassed my grandmother "Did you know that he had a can of pepper spray in the car that I might of had to shoot him." The can of spray was found on an iilegal search and not in the report as threat.

Every out of town Lawyer states that this county is corrupt. They threw away my blood sample, and forged that I am a .10 BAC. I have forged documents, statements, and false charges against me. Just like Bismarck Dinius, they are charging me to protect them selves. I am still fighting this case for 4 years, and the Lawyers are pleading the 5th Amend., and they are calling me a criminal? This DA's office is Good Old Boys.
 

Hey looks like the eyes are better now great! We were not questioning the word smattering, which is the correct word usage, we were questioning the word smatchering with a c and missing a t. Ok we got that corrected.

Thanks to who ever posted the clarification on the ID situation, and it makes perfect sense. I have a huge issue with being able to round up the general public under the guise of DUI check point and then even if the person is 100 percent sober to be able to then check ID etc. It is an easy way for police abuse to occur in that regard. However if it has gone to the big court and been upheld it is the law as it now exists. Thanks for the information on how that works.

So everyone has this correct, if you are doing nothing wrong, i.e. walking down the street, sitting around, etc etc. You are not required to show ID. If in violation of some law etc. you must show ID. Now of course the ability for police to work around this law is huge, so in that case you must be careful and of course document the situation.

To post Edgar Hernandez, well that is a while ago, of course you have the names of police etc. available to you since it is still being litigated. I am curious how they forged the .10, since there are specific processes and documentation that have to occur. I assume it was blood drawn test, and not breath? 4 to 5 years ago, not sure how a case could take that long based on what you descirbed. But perhaps there is more to it then written here. If there are other details please provide them, and the names etc of the officers as well.

To the person posting concerning MIA, I wouldn't be to froggy concerning MIA she does not post here on the public line to much, as we have set up an alternative system of communication with her, and those close to her. It is working quite well thanks, and we offer this option to anyone with issues that need to be heard under cover and or if we are going to investigate something which at the time we do not want to post the processes on the public line, or for those who are fearful of their peers or bosses. I don't think I would be so quick to blow off MIA. You all can throw around alot of cuts at her, but you just might want to stand down or you could get a bit of a surprise, time will tell. Remember to all those who wish to post to us with LE issues within or out of the department you may post to:

Sheriffmitchellwatch@gmail.com
 

Those postings as well goes for those in the DA's office as well.

sheriffmitchellwatch@gmail.com
 

If a crime is committed in the next County over and it involves fraud and children rights without parents even knowing and they happen to reside here in Lake County should the DA's office be notified?

Tried,the LCSO but to no avail!
 

The first step to post 8:13, is to report your concern to the DA, the important aspect of the reporting is documentation, who you talked to what the exact responses were, how you were treated etc. If you tried to report a concern to the LCSO, you need to get documentation of who you reported it to, name etc. and again what the exact responses were. Can't give much more then that without more details as to the situation. To report these types of things your presentation needs to be precise and detailed as well, if you call the SO or contact the DA and just have a vague reporting for them it is doubtful they will move on anything, Reporting in writing is a good idea as well vs just a verbal or phone contact.
 

I have and the State is aware, it was reported with all the FACTS, the Ins companies have been notifed. Due to the FACT these children are minors and HIPPA regs. I could not provide the Names. Some of those children about 10-15 off the top of my head reside her in OUR County. The parents are not aware, they just assume all is OK. It is there Ins.'s that they pay for being defrauded against there children due to unlicensed activity. The State has it all! Again, all the facts are in the office where these crimes occurred. I hid them printed from the computer with the naems and times od services. The State has knows where it is. Meanwhile children are suffering, due to the crime of a Doctor who should not be doing this at all! I have been contacted by the media, someone whom I have known for years, she now has all the data. A Story? Thsi is serious and very disturbing. I know many of you have kids and would be so upset, how do I protect myself from Hippa? I went with protocol.
 

Well my spelling is off today, I just want it right!
 

Post 8:13 AM

Good advice from post 8:20 AM. Be certain that you keep a copy of all documentation you submit as the DA's office has a habit of losing evidence and in some case complete reports. I'm begining to believe that certain reports get intercepted by friends of friends for whatever reason so keep a copy.
 

To Add to Post 8:20 - If in fact you hand it over to the DA's office, be sure NOT to give it to Hopkins. It may come up missing! I personally would approach Kelly Cox and make it be known to him and have him suggest who to give it to. Then it is fact that it was presented and if it does come up missing you have him to back you.
 

To post 8:40 can you give us details of what exactly is happening to the children? I am, based on your posts still unclear of exactly what it is that is happening. We have doctors, hippa, something with insurance I think, but I don't think any of us is clear as to exactly what is happening, without the parents knowledge, can you give us a brief overview. We need to see what the connections are to the sheriffs office/DA etc. but can't do so without an idea of exactly what is happening.
 

Evidence, yes lots of it! I started collecting the data before I was terminated. I was in communication with the State preparing the complaint prior to my being let go. They knew I knew. I will go on, but I too am a parent, and many of you that have children, maybe their yours? This is not something you read about daily or monthly, its serious folks. I see the children at the store and watch you parents open up your shops, and see you working hard at your business, and I can't say anything to you, do you know how hard that is? Do you?
Off to the gym....
 

The crime is another County, many of those "minor patients" reside here in Lake. I even got a photo of a young boy who Mom lives in HVL. I asked her for the photo for a gift I was making for Doc. It was stressful to do, but the email came in and I bounced it out of that office so damn fast. So now I have pics of the illegal activity. I heard the Mom down the hall say "Don't cover up and hide, I want you in the Pic with my son" (it shows that in one of the pics) that was on Oct 1, I was let go about a week later. The State has the photo, and the Ins Co. in Mechanisberg PA fraud dept.
 

Alright let's try it again, we cannot tell to what exactly you are referencing. We need details of what is happening, we still don't have any details of the situation. Can you describe the events that are taking place, your posts are to vague to discern anything.
 

Who is "we" ?, of course my posts are vague. It's not about "me" "we" etc...
It's the kids!
 

Nice try Farce, No racial prejudice or profiling huh? How about your good friend Dutra's racial tattoo!
Can't cover that up!
 

Type: Offense: Count: Statute: Bond:
M DRIVE W/O LICENSE 1 12500 (A) VC 1000
M OBS/RESIST PUB/PEACE OFFCR/EMER 1 148 (A)(1) PC 1000
M DUI ALCOHOL/DRUGS 1 23152 (A) VC 1740
F BATT AGAINST EMER PERS 1 243 (C)(1) PC 5000
M EVADING PEACE OFFICER 1 2800.1 (A) VC 1000
F OBS/RESIST EXECUTIVE OFFCR 1 69 PC 5000
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Type: Offense: Count: Statute: Bond:
M OBS/RESIST PUB/PEACE OFFCR/EMER 1 148 (A)(1) PC 1000
M DISORDERLY CONDUCT:ALCOHOL 1 647 (F) PC 1000

OH YEA JUST A GROSS MISUNDERSTANDING "NOT"
 

To post 10:44 thanks for the overview, all must realize that we will get any number of different posts on this site, as you could tell by the response we were looking for more information, and sensed there was more to it then the first posting. Your post clarifies that. To everyone posting, if you are going to make a claim, you should know that we need specific facts, and you need to be on the up and up. We have a workload right now of significant issues that are being worked on. Therefore we need everyone's help in being precise accurate and forthwith in regards to your information. There are many means of searching out a situation, and as you can tell by post 10:44 this was a situation with far a greater degree of details.
 

Nice try Farce, No racial prejudice or profiling huh? How about your good friend Dutra's racial tattoo!
Can't cover that up!

Anyone know exactly whats on the tattoo? Better start watching the lazer shops he might be heading for a removal job when this gets out. Where is the Tat located?
 

Farce/Frace is also sleeved out in tattoos runing down both of his arms. Dutra's tat has Hitler's favorite symbol in it! The SO should make em take of their shirts before they hire em!
 

Hmmmmmmmmm interesting how do you guys do it? Great information like to see what the old tattoo looks like. Might be he's going to be heading for a oh touch up on it might we say.
 

Hit a little close to home there?
 

No, it is just so stupid and petty. How 'bout some dirt on Mitchell??
 

You go first
 

How bout dirt on Mitchell? Jezzzzzzz if we get anymore dirt on the guy you'll be able to ride dirt bikes on the guys stomach. By the way thanks for the details of the Tat on good old Dutra. Seems to me this just adds fuel to the fire for these guys, Tell me he doesn't have a swastiker on him. This guy is looking more more like a dirty player on each report.

I am not sure how this site is getting all this information but please keep it up. I don't think the LE/DA/Goverment folks have ever had more heat on them and it is good to see. Thanks
 

A TATTOO.......OH BOY YOU REALLY GOT THE GOODS ON THEM.....WHAT A LAUGHING MESS
 

When I heard that the BOS refers to people as white trash I thought Lewis was still there.
 

What s next, freckles on thier face>>> haha BUT THERE'S MORE TO COME, MUCH MORE>>> HAHA. The FBI is coming to town>>. HAHAHA Having tatoos is a crime you know, There probably getting then removed right now.....
Entertainment value>>> A+
 

It is not about the tattoos it is what is pictured within them. You have Deputies claiming that no profiling is going on but instead of "mother" tattooed on their arms, they have "white power"! Look up Sara Dutra on face book and her profile picture has Sara Frace smiling away next to her,,,her BFF!
 

Both Garzoli and Gregore reads this site. As supervisors they should be investigating if either Frace or Dutra has a hitler remark tattoo. Be a good supervisor and look into this. It would be easy to just come on this site, say you name, you investigated it and found it to be false. But than again, if it is true, will you take it to Mitchell? At least tell a BOS what you found and let them take it from there.
 

"we intend to begin operating a leased/rented aircraft in-house.”/////////////////////////////
Last October, Garzoli began e-mailing a DEA colleague about a proposal that
a deputy sheriff become a licensed helicopter pilot and that such
training be reimbursed under the grant.

Grant
noted that Garzoli sent Mitchell a Dec. 2, 2008, memo in which he
proposed the long-term lease of a Robinson R44 helicopter and an
in-house pilot.

Then,
on or about Dec. 15, 2008, Garzoli asked the DEA colleague to add a
training component to the 2009 grant that stated, “In 2009, in an
effort to reduce costs and increase available flight time to our
agency; and be able to offer support to surrounding agencies, we intend
to begin operating a leased/rented aircraft in-house.”

Grant said there's no documentation to show the DEA approved that request.

“It
remains an open question whether, if the DEA did approve it, that
approval would have been forthcoming had the DEA known the County had
not even considered the proposal described above; certainly, the Board
had not approved it,” Grant wrote in her report.

Board takes up issue, concern raised over possible litigation

Before
the board began its discussion Tuesday, Supervisor Rob Brown asked the
board to consider holding some of the discussion in closed session. He
said he had received information after the posting of the agenda that
raised concerns for litigation.
 

OH, come on,,,,I want to see Frace's and Dutra,s ttootes :\losers Profile this AS's!
 

GEESH NEXT IT WILL BE A REQUEST....BRIEFS OR BOXERS.......

COMEDY FACTOR......F
STUPIDITY LEVEL....A+
 

Turning
to Mitchell, Farrington asked the sheriff if he had personally
authorized Garzoli to use the grant funds to acquire licensing and for
flight training.

“No, I was aware that he was 'logging hours' while looking for marijuana,” said Mitchell.

Was the sheriff aware of the actual cost of the training or using the equipment? Farrington asked.

Mitchell
said there's a cost associated with flying for marijuana, but added,
“At no time did I ever authorize the use of a helicopter specifically
for training purposes.”

So there was no intention to have an in-house pilot in the sheriff's office? Farrington asked.

“Not based on these circumstances, no,” Mitchell replied.
Had
Mitchell's department taken any disciplinary action in response to the
situation? Farrington asked. Mitchell said he couldn't answer that
because it's a personnel issue.

Since
the forced landing, Garzoli's rank has changed from lieutenant to
sergeant, but the change in rank wasn't addressed at Tuesday's meeting.

Issues raised about transparency
 

Rushing asked Mitchell if he had any reason to believe that Garzoli thought he had approval to be flying.

“Not to the extent that it was taking place, no,” said Mitchell.
 

Christopher
told Mitchell that Garzoli had stated to her in June that he had
Mitchell's blessing for the flights. Mitchell said he would follow up
with Garzoli regarding those comments.

Noting
that it had taken her 20 years to get more information about Garzoli's
patrol car crash, Christopher said she hoped she lived long enough to
find out about the helicopter issue.

“You're never going to find out about personnel issues, that's just not going to happen,” Mitchell replied.
 

It is my belief that we the Citizens of Lake County, will never get the
truth to the matters at hand. Sheriff Mitchell continues to display his
unknowning of matters within his Department. If he can't stay on top of
his staff, then its high time he think about resigning.
If
the BOS is going to bring in a outside agency on this matter, once
again at tax Payers expense, then do it right. Bring in a Outside
Agency to do a complete investagation into Sheriff Mitchells
Department. First Dinius case and now this. Let's just do it right this
time and get to the bottom of what is actually going on. I personally
have spoken with several and I mean several of LCSO who stated that
they have no spoken up on any of these issues but wish they could. They
would only speak up if they were asked by legal council to do so. So
start asking! Enough is Enough. Hopkins has no accounting and now we
have to bring in outsiders to handle this. Election is around the
corner and I personally want some answers to what in the heck is going
on!
 

Why were my tattoos documented but not Frace and Dutra's...Oh they were not arrested for anything! Even more reason that I know what they are sporting under their shirts! Sometimes I get pulled over for just sporting my ink for openly....now I know you have ink yet I am getting harrassed over mine....losers!
 

# posted by Anonymous : November 24, 2009 12:07 AM


Hey look in the mirror dude You got street clothes on....Yea...You are not the officer on duty the guy/gal in uniform is the one who is woring the streets, if you are a constant offender they know You and Your usual MO, drugs,weapons,boozed up...stop blaming the officers for doing their jobs. No One is Picking On You You have done it to Yourself
 

Can you spell the word denial, it is stunning to see the ignorance that flows out of the minds of these people. Nothing to do but a constant expose on how all citizens who have any concerns are drug using/weapons carrying/boozed up people. How did you guys get in this state? Just bad upbringing, did you have problems with your parents. You sound like those that would defend the LE right to the point of your own demise. If an LE post on here and they do all the time, and it is something negative towards Mitchell or Hopkins, then the cop is rotten, if it is a citizen saying something negative towards the LE then the citizens are rotten. Where did you guys receive your moral up-bringing or did you get any at all. You would welcome and establish a police state right here in our county, and think everything is just fine. You have no conscience concerning right and wrong, and when there is attempts to right the wrong, then those that are doing it are wrong. There have been documented hundreds of post from LE folks themselves, from Mothers with children who are concerned, from all walks of life in this county, and we get constant messages of thanks and goodwill, we have people who have been in the county 30 to 40 years, who you would think would be in the GOB network, but who themselves are raising questions concerning the operations in our local Courts, and LE. When will you see the light? Can you see the Light? Is your ignorance such that you simply cannot see the forest through the trees? Small little men with small little thoughts, you need to take a hard look at why you are so unwilling to accept change and right the wrongs in this county. Oh by the way, don't drink, smoke not even cigs.,have great kids, and I suspect from the stupidity of your comments I have much greater understanding of the moral and truthful conditions that need to be established then it appears you can even imagine.
 

Amazing to see the testimony of Rodney concerning Garzoli, and his holier then thou attitude, and then to not see the BOS go up side his head for being a smart ass. Put this guy in front of me for a few minutes and let me question him, he would be crying mercy in moments. I sure do hope we have some kind of investigation going on through the BOS or county counsel. But alas what will it come to.
 

Yes, that is probably why someone clogged up the blog with the Gossett crap. This blog is not about the truth, they are doing their own PROFILING, selecting the ones they want, just like they accuse law enforcement of doing. Hypocrites and liars.
 

You point the finger saying that local people bring police actions down upon ourselves but time and time again in this county, regular people are being harassed while minding their own business. One thing that sticks in my mind is that many times I have seen law enforcement off duty, drinking out at different bars along with their wives and law enforcment buddies. Yet I NEVER see any of them arrested for DUI! How is that?? The biggest joke in Lake County is the WHO doesn't have a DUI! Law enforcment and the DA'S dept and the courts have made it such big business that it has nothing to do with MADD, it is about the $$ money maker it is. Then once they get you for DUI, law enforcement profilings you for being a "known" drunk driver. Oh, they claim it isn't true but it is. Cops drink and drive and get a pass---who are the hypocrite now!
 

DUI’s AND YOU....First Post

Are you a law-abiding citizen? You are? Do you think you are not at risk for a DUI? If you think you’re not, you better think again. The following is a multi part series on the current state of DUI law and processes, and why as citizens you are uninformed and at risk of being a victim to an out of control system bent on the abuse of your rights and the ability to defend yourself. In subsequent articles we will discuss among other things, MADD, local enforcement techniques, how to react if you are pulled over, what your rights are, and how to handle the enforcement officer pulling you over. As well we will “follow the money” in the DUI industry, discuss local judges, the DA, and the ongoing organizations trying to bring justice to an out of control system.

To start let me first say this is not a promotion for drinking and driving, we all agree that we should not be drunk while on the road. Part of the problem comes from what is drunk? Who and how that determination is made, and how we got in this condition in the first place. Let’s do a little history lesson. We’ll start with the organization called MADD “Mothers against drunk drivers.

The organization was first formed by Candy Lightner Lightner's 13-year-old daughter Cari, while walking down a quiet street, was struck from behind by a car. The impact threw Cari 125 feet, knocking off her shoes and mutilating her body so badly that it was not possible to save her organs for donation. Clarence William Busch, the driver of the car, did not stop. At the time of the crash, Busch had four previous drunk driving convictions, for which he had served, at most, 48 hours in jail. He had been arrested for another hit-and-run accident just two days before hitting Cari.

Continued on next post
 

During the course of the next several years Lightner formed MADD and the campaign against drunk drivers was begun. For the most part it was an admirable effort and in the beginning served what Lightner believed its purpose was. The removal of habitual and major drunk drivers from the road. As events unfolded and MADD grew to a massive money generating organization. “Scope creep” occurred and the organization was infiltrated by prohibitionist individuals who using the “Mothers” moniker could, and did get, politicians, legislators, courts, judges, and the general public (namely mothers), to buy into any and all of their demands. I mean think about it, how could anyone(especially) politicians say no to sweet mothers with children who only want them to be safe and un-harmed while playing hide and seek on their neighborhood streets? I know that sounds a bit sarcastic, but it is the hand they dealt the legislators, and dared them “to say no”. Of course they didn’t as vote count was most important, not the rights of society for fair and just criminal treatment.(We’ll discuss that in subsequent articles}.

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But ah here is the rub, Candy Lightner several years ago left the MADD organization it’s founder was gone and here’s why. [MADD has] become far more neo-prohibitionist than I had ever wanted or envisioned ...," Lightner is quoted as saying in an Aug. 6 story in the Washington Times. "I didn't start MADD to deal with alcohol. I started MADD to deal with the issue of drunk driving," she said. The destruction of society’s rights and a now 42 million dollar net profit organization is at the helm of MADD. Let me further this conclusion and close this first report by quoting FOX news, that’s right the ultra conservative new’s organization we have grown to
 

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either love or hate. Quoting a fox news article, “ MADD's biggest recent victory on the prohibitionist front was a nationwide blood-alcohol threshold of .08, down from .10. But when two-thirds of alcohol-related traffic fatalities involve blood-alcohol levels of .14 and above, and the average fatal accident occurs at .17, this move doesn't make much sense. It's like lowering the speed limit from 65 to 60 to catch people who drive 100 miles per hour. In fact, the U.S. Government Accountability Office reviewed all the statistical data and concluded "the evidence does not conclusively establish that .08 BAC laws by themselves result in reductions in the number and severity of crashes involving alcohol."

In a further report by the news agency they report:.
MADD is also pushing its agenda onto family laws, including a zero tolerance policy for divorced parents. Under the bills MADD is trying to push through state legislatures, a parent caught consuming one beer or glass of wine before driving could face penalties that, according to MADD, "should include, but are not limited to" — "incarceration," "change of primary custody," or "termination of parental rights." This means that if you take your kid to the game, have a beer in the third inning, then drive home, you could very well lose your rights as a father.

Obviously you now will follow my admonition of using a great deal of caution. As you can see, a simple day out of wine tasting, or a beer after work could ultimately cost you a great deal of grief. Feel like changing your answer as to your risk we asked about in the opening paragraph? Just wait it gets even more bizarre.
 

Allagations are facts.

You were, you are, and you always will be the racist. It comes from the top down. It's proven in the Grand Jury Report 2002-2003.
See www.co.lake.ca.us, click on government then boards & commissions, then Grand Jury, then final report and click on 2002-2003. Stroll down to Citizen's complaint, Sheriff's Department, go to No. 4 wherein you will find the following: According to the Personnel Director, the ethnic composition of the Correctional Officers and Deputy Sheriffs does not meet EEOC targets. At a recent informational meeting, of the 91 correctional officer candidates who attended, not one was African-American. Then See under Recommendations, No.4- The Sheriff and the Personnel Director need to review the recruitment efforts to attract and retain candidates-of-color because, clearly, past efforts have been unsuccessful.
So Sheriff, don't forget this was 7 years ago. You brain-washed 50% of your close command staff to be racists. Year 2004 and up to date, it's called: Mitchell's Grand Jury, Mitchell's DA, Mitchell's Judges. You would put David Duke ashamed. RKM stands for Rough Ku Klux Klan Mitchell. Run for Stephen Myron "Don" Black's seat, you definitely will be elected for his position.
 

County to county law enforcement will NOT give other law enforcement DUI's OR their wives. Years ago I was speeding on Silverado Trail outside of Napa. I wasn't going too much over the limit, but I was speeding. When I mentioned that my husband was LCSO the officer really layed in to me saying: That's the first thing that is supposed to come out of your mouth! Then after the fact I got reamed when I got home, not for getting a ticket, but not reporting to the officer that I was "one of them"... and that isn't the way it should be. If you are speeding or breaking the law if should always be the same for everyone EXCEPT law enforcment and THEY should get doubled fines and reamed by their bosses. Then again, that makes sense to LAW abiding citizens who PAY them to obey and enforce our laws equally. The LCSO and other law enforcemnt get paid to be the good guys, not the bad guys. This goes on because it is covert and people are complacent.
 

Rotten to the core, follow the damn money. MADD is an out of control monster, and our local LE/DA and BOS are all blind to this out of control situation. Everyone LE, the citizens, together need to stop this "maddening" group from taking over our civil rights. There are several groups out there that have formed, one is "SAD" socially acceptable drinking" and "DAMN" Drinkers Against Mad Mothers" so the word is out to stop this out of control corporation called MADD.
 

The question concerning how the "system" works when it comes to no Police DUI's was on the table many weeks ago. We asked for LE to respond, and tell us how the LE's operate with each other when it comes to DUI's. Remember Police as a whole have 3 times the alcohol abuse rate as the general public, and just for the facts, 4 times the wife beating rate as the general public. Now with 3 times the alcohol abuse rate how is it that virtually no DUI's are police.
 

I know a LPPD who got a DUI in Ukiah. He was put on probation and had has desk duty while does his classes etc. All was kept on the down-low. The only other DUI that I know of was a CLPD and again he got nabbed in another county and loss his job over it. I knew a teacher who was dating a Sheriff's ex wife and they were stopped drunk driving up in the Rivera. The SO that stopped them took the ex wife to her home and the teacher got to sobber up at the jail, he was not booked and the next day he was given a ride home and never charged. I would say that is how it works!
 

written by rsss396375, September 04, 2009

I think they should hire an independent to conduct an in-depth
investigation into this issue. I cannot almost guarentee that Sheriff
Mitchell will do EVERYTHING he can to prevent an independant from
coming in on this. He knows he gave the Ok for Sgt. Garzoli to make
these flights with the intent to gain experience and training and
ultimatley open a flight wing for the S.O.. We all know he has that
kind of ego, many in that position do.
The
other issue that really grinds me more then the $ is the Sheriff's lack
of leadership and responsibility. Rod continues to pull the smoke and
mirror routine the he never knew to the extent of his flights. Simply
declaring yourself an idiot does not relieve you of the duty and
vicarious liability that comes with the office if the Sheriff. As in
any business, the boss is always responsible for his employees and
often times, must pay for those mistakes. Simply saying "he did it" or
"I had no idea" makes you look like a poor leader and does not instill
confidence in the public, nor those under your command.
An
indepenedent investigation will reveal more then you could possibly
think and that scares Rod in an election year. There are probably more
then those employees in S.O. that know about this subject and would be
more then happy to answer questions, they just simply need to ask.
If
the BOS does not hire investigator, then I'll call Rob Brown and ask
why one was not hired. Consider doing the same to your elected
official, should the BOS elect to follow Rod's orders to let it go.
 

There is unfortunately nothing to do in this County. Everyone drinks, its a social thing. Its to bad there is not very many activities like softball. Kelseyvillians vs. Middletownians or Lakportians etc. To many drinking activities: mostly fundraisers, even some of the fundraisers for children like the wine tasting to support the local Booster club, or Elementary school activities. What a message that is to our youth, just another generation of Lake County drinkers. So what do you do? Well make a change, vote!
 

Who signed the damn check, it is the most simple of questions, someone paid for the helicopter, whose name is on the check? Why can't we get even that simple answer> I agree each and everyone of us needs to contact their supervisor and find out what the heck is up with the investigation.

So it just appears there is an unwritten rule that no cop gets a DUI or wives etc. Well there ya go.
 

Not everyone drinks. That statement is irresponsible. Not everyone does recreational drugs, lies, cheats and steals. It isn't because there isn't anything to do in the county that the corrupt LCSO does these things and YES there is four times the violence to wives of officers an that should TELL you something. It is accepted and promoted and covered up and enabled and encouraged. It is sick and a departmental mental illness LEAD by the Head Sheriff. It's a "gang mentality" and it shouldn't be cultivated or covered for.
 

I agree with post 4:36 a gang mentality is the way to describe it. What we are finding is that when you begin to hammer at the gang mentality the ranks begin to break, it is the divide and conquer method, and I tell you these guys have been going after each other. The leadership of the local LE has simply created a climate of distrust among the ranks, and it shows. I wish the good LE's in this county would come together as a group put up a solid front and take Mitchell and Hopkins out, the DSA is a nightmare to that cause, they are in Rod's back pocket, what a shame to see a union that should protect all of its officers allow such backlash upon the good ones.
 

It is sad but true about the DSA board. Poor leadership in Frace and the 12 deputies and 3 DA investagators that show up for meetings, do all the voting for the rest of the 65 members. Even a emergency meeting requires a 24 hour written notice with an agenda: that you are about to make a public statement in the newspaper and online. A statement that does not represent the rank and file as a whole. Frace and Dutra are best friends as are their wives. Dutra is Doug Rhoade's son in law. They cyber-stalk and cyber-bully this site and the people posting here or anyone they think posted here and then braged about it. They think that those of us that follow this blog don't see the pattern. If you attended the DSA meeting you would have seen at least 2 maybe 3 of these guys. How proud you must be for showing all of us here your poor upbringing, your thug tactics and and how well you brown nose your boss! Go Union!
 

Brian Lande was on duty when I saw him in action. He was high strung, agitated to the point that I had to tell him to get a grip and calm down. He was shouting and stuttering, not the least professional. He was over reacting to the situation before he asked a single question. I do commend him for speaking up but he was, in my opinion, just another deputy that had no business being hired.

Easy to spot a BEADY eyed WEASLE!
 

6:22 post, thanks for the description of the DSA and those associated with it. As an average public citizen we are not privy to the inside conditions of an organization associated with the LE. This Nepotism breeds these conditions. I was concerned when learning of the Martins namesake so embedded in the county structure. When we talk about the good old boys network we are really talking about nearly a generation of this establishing itself in the community, in a sense it becomes the power base as judge and juror over the citizens. We all understand what the nature of a union is suppose to be. This union does not represent that model. Thanks for the honest straight forward comment.
 

Well post 7:48 it was an acceptable post till you had to show your ignorance with the last sentence, you know last I heard Lande was doing just fine in the Santa Cruz sheriff's office. I wonder how many sharp, progressive, intelligent people Mitchell has chased away from our community?
 

I have a question. Who was Lande's SO training officer? I'd like to know Thanks :)
 

Been gone a month, came back and checked out the last two weeks posts and guess what. S.O.S.
Lots of BS , no facts, much bitchin and moaning and just simply B O R I N G

/s/ gone but not forgotton
 

November 24, 2009 10:21 PM ////Why are you so paranoid and insist on knowing the latest information posted? The month you were gone must have been hell for you. I'm beginning to think your interest in the latest posts is connected to the skeletons in your closet. There also is the possibility that your skeletons have been reveled through the secure contact line. The question is who is watching you and can you trust them to keep your secretes? A little information here and a little there adds up. I think you are worried you will see your name or your buddy's in a post. Anyone with your attitude has a past and should be worried.
 

Of course you checked out the last few weeks and you check and see what is being written every day. Because it is the paranoid part of who you are. The small little man scared and then becomes angry. Ya there are ghosts in the closet alright, deflect and deny all you want, this is changing and you'll have to accept that.
 

I have a question. Who was Lande's SO training officer? I'd like to know Thanks :)


IT IS NOT ALWAYS WHO TRAINS A DEPUTY IT IS WHAT THE TRAINER HAS TO WORK WITH
 

In response to this: Brian Lande was on duty when I saw him in action. He was high strung, agitated to the point that I had to tell him to get a grip and calm down. He was shouting and stuttering, not the least professional. He was over reacting to the situation before he asked a single question. I do commend him for speaking up but he was, in my opinion, just another deputy that had no business being hired.

Lande was a one year cop. Most one year cops make mistakes, ask a lot of questions before an arrest and stutter a lot. THAT'S WY IT'S CALLED PROBATION! Being a cop over 18 years, I've seen most recruits off the FTO Program act the same. So, tell me your name and I bet I have some stories about you just off the FTO Program. Flip a car, total a car, forget where you are, arrest a driver for public intoxication and say he was not DUI?
 

Anyone catch Mitchell's comments at the start of the video? His response to Racism was to question the "ISM" in Racism. My god man, you are over 45 years old and command a department of 186 persons and you don't know what racism is? You can ask any teenager and they know. Then he questions the word "They and them". Well it doesn't take a english major to see that he is talking about deputies and since he can't say the names of those deputies and YOU DID AN IA ON THE INCIDENT, you know EXACTLY who "They or Them" are. My god Mitchell, you pride yourself on your english skills and you question that? Even Garzoli and Frace could figure that out!
 

Know don't tell me Mitchell prides himself on his speaking skills, I would love to get that lowlife into a debate, well maybe we will have a chance this election if he is not smart enough to step down with Hopkins. But we still have time there will be a lot more to come out prior to the real kick off of elections, so plenty of time to beat this guy up, and it appears he loves a beating.

Post 1:45 good post, we know that the folks who are trying to throw Lande under the bus, are simply on the attack because their little house of cards is falling down. This fear causes anger, we see that represented here all the time. You know these people would further their cause a lot more if they could learn to be more even handed in their overviews. Now they get no credibility because of the constant rant and anger displayed.
 

Did Mitchell really think doing that ISM thing was making him look smart or like a word smith or something? Wow talk about not being able to gage the public reaction. That did not go over well at all, it is just what someone trying to hide something would try.

And by the way, you tell him who those officers are that are complaining about his department, cause he wants to look into it. Right look into blowing those people out of the department.
 

Gary Frace, John Gregore and Brian Martin used the PORAC convention to trash talk and slander Ringen, Lande and Rivero statewide. Unfortunately for them, they were rarely believed because LCSO’s reputation preceded them. These are the peaches we count on for our safety.
 

Don't forget Garzoli in the gang of 3 listed lets make that the gang of 4, and more to be added. We have received conflicting comments in regard to the Martin connection, it is suspected that Brian is a sleeper in the ranks and only through the internal information which is coming out are we getting a clear view of his MO. Anyone else having information on this operations and what he is all about, i.e. connections to Mitchell etc. This is going to be put together with an overall assessment of this conflict of interest and nepotism which breeds corruption. Judge Martin and Judge Mann are in the radar, cannot revel anything at this point, but what we currently have is not a pretty picture. More to come on that front.
 

Ed go away, your posts are being deleted, because you have yet to figure out how to post in a communicative manner which tells us your opinion, but does not sink to pre-intellectual stages of infancy to which you continually display.

It might do you good and we will let you play here, if you can figure out how to disagree without CAPS yelling, and simply posting negative comments without backing or analysis of why (in non-6th grade writing) you feel the way you do. I think if you gave an intellectual approach you might get some air time. Give it a try and see how it goes.
 

Anyone got dirt on the other two captains, Brown and Howe and LT Hall?
 

Don't forget about Russ Perdock, He can be connected to the gang of four. Remember he is still on the pay role and no doubt active in some way.
 

Gang of 5 it is! Sorry Russ didn't want to leave you out of the "lineup"....

By the way still looking for input on Capt. Bauman. Seems to be a little to quiet for comfort.
 

Good Morning, I asked last night if any one knew who Lande's training officer/partner was? The response was not what I wanted. I will explain the reason why I want to know. I noticed back in May or June that LPPO Mark Hommer had just disappeared. Hommer had been a LCSO for many years prior to his move over to LPPD in 2007. I was wondering if he had anything to do with the whole Laude or Perdock mess. I have notice that Burke of LPPD is prudent when it comes to scandals and such and has managed to keep himself and his department under the radar. Hommer claims it is a departmental thing and can't comment. Anyone care to share what might be going on? Thanks :)
 

You have caught on to something post 11:01 and there is a current investigation into several connections we have discovered between the LPPD and the sheriffs dept. Hommer is a player as well as Burke, there are others with untoward connections and this is a serious situation with many "tentacles" branching out from the LPPD. Would like to post more for you at this time, but some dots need to be connected. Needless to say Burke is not under our radar, he just doesn't know it yet, one might say he is in the crosshairs. Hope that helps justify your intuition of which you were right on target. Anyone else with information concerning these folks get it on the blog.
 

Just read Rivero's rebuttal to Mitchell's rebuttal. This guy is falling flat on his face. What a idiot. While I am not happy with all of mitchells decisions, this guy is clearly a fool with money.
 

We also need to know under what conditions Perdock was put on "leave"? Was it medical? Was it to take attention away from Mitchell and Hopkins? How much are we paying Perdock to not do his job? If Perdock's previous position has been filled, What is Perdock's New position? How much does Administrative leave pay? I thought it was about a investigation over at Sonoma Co? What happened to that?////////Is Garzoli about to get the same as Perdock?
 

Running the US Constitution through the shredder on double time 11:52?
 

Actually I have read both the California Constitution and the US Constitution. Give it a try. While you are at it take a look at the USC and the California Health and Safety Code. Read up on the asset forfeiture laws and the law concerning money laundering. Enough said.
 

Happy Thanksgiving!
 

I know Hommer for 10 years at LCSO. He, Basor and Howe were known as "people persons". The three had to go supervise the jail after years of messed up management that included people quiting by the groves. Mitchell first tried sending in Brown and Tuffs, but Tuff got sick and all Brown would do was write people up. Brown then went to supervise dispatch and also created problems. Once again it was Hommer and Basor that he to go in, calm the waters and got everyone to get along. Mitchell then placed Hommer in charge of court security, Explorers and Volunteers. Hommer just wanted to go back to patrol, but Mitchell said no. Hommer had it and resigned. Way to go Mitchell!
 

I had no problem with Rivero's statements. I looked back at Mitchell's remarks and evidence and found he was right. Brown's interview with the attorney is broken several times, Why? and the video's are out of sequence. Why Rod? Can you at least tell the public the status on the outside investigation into this?
 

Perdock did go out on medical leave, and the BOS bought into it, that he really needed to be on medical leave. We have seen and heard this go on constantly in the Sheriffs department, Things get hot and out to medical leave they go. Perdock being no exception. Most of the time it becomes permanent medical on the tax payers dollar. Wow what a joke the Brown, Tuffs, Basor, Mitchell, Hommer scam is. You know we now have the gang of 5 anyone can be nominated for a postion in the gang, you just have to make the recommendation and we will make a ruling on it. There are quite a few that are going to be added to the list, so don't miss your chance.

To those posting that had their posts deleted from LE or its supporters, you are going to have to learn how to communicate, we are not going to allow your silly name calling and useless dribble. Either you can post your thoughts and ideas with some sense of decorum, or your not getting posted. Now if you can't figure out how to do that, try this, stop with the profane language, make a true point, generalized statements about pot growers, hippies, and drunks doesn't fly, try to type in complete sentences, and show some understanding of the true issues on the table. Period. Enough said.
 

Let me understand your threat. If you drive by and see my BAJA Outlaw 24 and or my kids dirt bikes, You will seize them?
 

As in Mike tuffs? to the the post above at 1:19 PM
 

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Just exactly how does Workman's Comp work? I heard that it is easy to scam them, Is that true?
 

dona perdock arrested for DUI she didn't get a Free Pass infact Several Arrest with car towed OH NO
 

DARN RIGHT I EXPLAINED I WAS HAVING EYE PROBLEMS AND TYPING IN CAPS HELPS I AM NOT YELLING I THINK THAT INTERNET RULE ISPLAIN STUPID.

I mere said that someone who was complaining has buggy eyes and he looks a bit off his rocker the way he was like sitting on hot coals during the interview last march you know the guy who quit and someone got a job in santa cruz.

Iknow of a door shaker aka community person employeed by CPD used to getwarmedabout being drunk and driving, finally the word went out the next time nail him, he was and losthis job, he was not a sworn cop just acted like he wasN his name Mike Metz
 

Anyone can "scam" workers comp. there is an entire industry built around trying to stop the scams. People are employed as full time private investigators just trying to catch people scamming workers comp. For example a guy claims a back injury at his place of work. Its a scam, didn't really hurt his back, the insurance company and or the company the person works for, decides to take a look. A PI is put on the case and spies on the individual and low and behold gets video of the person helping a friend build a house. Bingo, your popped for scamming workers comp. However far more get away with it then those that are caught.
 

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Someone should post the arrest sheet on Dona Perdock. Like the other ones we have had posted.
 

To blog administrator:

I can no longer just to the last post...can you fix this? I now must now go page by page and it's annoying.
 

I am not blog administrator but are you sure you are clicking on the big red button to the left when you come on to the webpage? I am not having any trouble getting directly to the last post just above the comment box.
 

November 25, 2009 3:34 PM /// Is there a number to report abuses? I heard that the Governor has a hot line for reporting abuses?
 

If Russ went out on Medical, Was it because of a accident? If so was the accident reported? Did a Doctor advise the BOS of the severity of Perdock's Disability? I think in order to get workers comp you need a note from your Doctor?
 

Don't know that "medical leave" in this instance is through workers comp. program. Such as paid leave, don't know if still out, only remember the post. Most on the inside will tell you, this medical leave condition has and does happen a lot in the sheriffs Dept. people going out on medical, this heard from a couple of former sheriffs.
 

Maybe nothing but lots of sheriffs in Nice right now, one hanging at the foster freeze, several other units in the area. Just throwing it out there.
Assume maybe radar at the freeze.
 

I guess what I'm trying to understand is "who" determines when it is "medical?" And "who" determines when they are fit to return? If the BOS approves the "leave" what are the guide lines? It sounds like it is done by word of mouth?
 

Its not like the BOS does anything, it's part of the overall way money is handed over to Rodney. The county would only show interest if it appeared there was for example lawsuit potential, then counsel would get involved, there may be a quick look from someone in county when an employee is going out on medical, but I don't think any oversight that is worth anything.
 

November 25, 2009 5:00 PM /// Thanks, I have a few more questions I'm working on and I don't want to tie up the comments, I'll be back when I have some more.
 

November 25, 2009 4:36 PM///I'm in the middle of getting numbers on that now, Anyone else have anything to add?
 

May 3rd>>>Mitchell said he thought it best for him to gather the available information and write the press release himself, rather than staff members junior to Perdock. Mitchell said he was concerned about the appearance of a conflict of interest because Perdock is the department's No. 2 administrator.
"I'm his boss. I don't have to worry about that," said Mitchell.
 

Two things for you folks to keep in mind. Like it or not, and you probably don't, Mitchell can't and won't comment on the current status of Perdock or anyone else connected to any type of medical or disability leave or Internal Affairs Investigation or imposed disciplinary action. As has been posted before but apparently not enough times, IT IS A VIOLATION OF STATE LAW FOR HIM TO DO SO. It sounds like some of you actually expect him to commit a violation of law just to satisfy your demands. It's hard to imagine who would be more irresponsible, Mitchell acutally doing it, or people demanding it of him. HIPPA would probably rear its ugly head at some point as well. So quit trying to beat a dead horse cuz you're not going to bring it back to life.
 

WE love the DEA, don't like COBB Texaco though, a long term connection for METH trafficking, ask Bonnie Evans or SIL. Probably taking a cut.
 

WE love the DEA, don't like COBB Texaco though, a long term connection for METH trafficking, ask Bonnie Evans or SIL. Probably taking a cut.
 

6:17 Nice try, Mitchell did not hesitate to release documents right out of Rivero's personnell file on the county's website. He also released documents and recordings from an active criminal investigation and IA. He rolled it all together into a political hit piece/ campaign stump speach video and manages to praise the perp who slapped the Hispanic prisoner to boot . He did this all at county expense, unbelieveable!
 

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HAWTHORNE, CA AMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

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DONNA MICHELLE PERDOCK 30497 18344 POD DET -

2/12/1964 W HAZEL BROWN 5'5" 115lbs

CLEARLAKE CA 95422
HAWTHORNE, CA AMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

9/16/2008 08:00 COMMIT COCMT
9/16/2008 08:07

9/16/2008
Charges COURT COMMIT AWP
 

I agree don't try the he can't break the law crap. He has done it more then once when it suits him. Nice try on that post.
 

You are right, Mitchell can not discuss Perdock's leave status. I have a hard time on why Mitchell did the following:
1. Did not take action when he caught Perdock accessing the Dinius report.
2. Did not write a report, since he interacted at the scene with the deputies, sergeants and Perdock himself.
3. The head of the department (Mitchell) is on scene, he doesn't ask for another agency to response because he did not want to "micromanage". How is that "Micromanaging"?
4. Why did he fire Beland?
5. Why did he allow that photo (RIGHT NEXT TO HIS DOOR) to be there?
6. Why did he allow Garzoli to pilot the helicopter or train in it?
7. Why did Garzoli have a flight suit that read "PILOT"?
8. Why did he put Ringen on a desk right in front of his door?
9. Why did he not know what ISM means in Racism?
10. Are you aware of another deputy that filed and EEOC complaint (no name has the be given)on racial bias?
11. If you accuse Rivero of all these things and it is not true, why did you not take action against him?
12. Why did you not mention the results of the county IA into the racial profiling complaint? Did it find fault and again no name has to be given.

I can't wait to see his response. All he needs now is someone to come forward with sexual charges and you got the entire harassment field covered! Racism, Harassment and????
 

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I love the last line:

"Further, each of us has retired with a service retirement from our law enforcement careers, not some type of medical or other disability retirement."

Talk about a dirty conscience!
 

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I missed the Public Trust part
 

They show a fee schedule, How much did they charge for the Investigation? And Who authorized and paid for it?
 

After Kip Ringen went on TV to expose Mitchell’s lack of control over his department, Mitchell hired LACO Investigations to investigate Ringen. Gary Buchholz (Dave Garzoli’s father in law) is the investigator. He is charging the county $50. per hour plus expenses to investigate Ringen for saying something negative about Perdock at a PORAC meeting. Why would Mitchell give your hard earned tax money to his friends for investigating someone who is retired? Answer: He wants to discredit Ringen for political gain. Shouldn't his campaign be paying for that?
 

Mitchell and Hopkins have the same things in common, Neither one keeps records, Neither thinks they have to account to anyone.
 

Post 3:39 PM

Thanks...the red dot does it!
 

Hey, I just saw someone on tv, slathering a turkey>>>>>>>>>
 

Well those last few posts are really eye openers. I think its time to ask for a review of the investigations from the BOS, noW of course they will come up with some reason why that can't be done, privacy matters etc. That section at the end where it indicates they did not retire on medical leave etc. is that really what is written in that section? by the way great set of questions in the above post. You know it seems so simple doesn't it, if we had even a hint of transparency in this county these questions would be easily answered, this is the direction we are going to push this county to. The fight is going to get bloodier as time goes on, but that is the level of pain that has to happen to pry the reins of power from this tangled web of nepotism and deceit which surrounds our county right now. Thanks to everyone for their hard work on this blog, in the investigations, the concern, and care for the return of justice to our county. The fight will continue and as The holidays pass you will see an amazing number of reports and dialog and exposure that is going to further our cause as concerned citizens. There is going to be an expansion of the "services" and methods we employ, and the information presented will be eye opening to say the least. Thanks again to all of you, take a break today, be Thankful this process has started, be with family and friends and renew yourselfs for the continued fight ahead.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL OF YOU!! lOVELACE
 

When this blog first appeared, I was excited. I thought I could have an impact on some long overdue changes.

The definition of paranoia is NOT fear of the unknown or fear of real things. Paranoia is the fear of things that are NOT REAL.

Most of the posters on this site are paranoid, full of venomous poison, live in a world of negativity and are entertained by the most ridicules notions, ever.

I believe, after contemplating these posts, that Sheriff Mitchell may have his problems, but they do not hold a candle to the moronic, sick, twisted, got nothing good to say, booger eating, banjo playing lot, assembled here.
 

Garzoli is an Idiot, always has been, always will be. When he was a deputy assigned to CAMP, he would sit at his desk and watch porn on the computer. When he was the detective sergeant, he shaved his head and burned candles in his office. When he was the administrative sergeant, he would shop on the Internet on company time. Mitchell knew all of this but promoted the guy anyway. After promotion to lieutenant, his actions continued at the jail. Why is anyone surprised he crashed a helicopter. Crashed a new Chevrolet in 95’, doing 100+ MPH, why not a helicopter. He’s Mitchell’s boy, like Macedo, like Howe, like Brown….. good name for the guy, it’s the color of his nose.

Mitchell promotes the people who will do his duties. If you stand up to the guy, you are done. Mitchell is in it for himself, and himself only. If it doesn’t benefit him, it’s of no use. As far as Mitchell, he hasn’t changed from when he was a sergeant or deputy. He abused his power as a FTO, as a deputy, as a sergeant and as sheriff. He’s a liar. Lied to his troops, the BOS and the electoral. His time is done, but be careful of who replaces him. Don’t support the wrong “lose cannon.”

For all the LCSO personnel, understand that the County of Lake doesn’t give a rats-ass about you. You are a pawn to them. You will find this out when you leave to another agency, get injured or retire.

Go ahead, Chris and try to figure out who I am, oh sorry, go ahead “OU812”, I didn’t want to out Chris Macedo that way. Go ahead and try to slander me, like you have anyone else who is critical of your meal ticket, oh sorry, Mitchell. Good luck, once you have a new boss, your intimidating ways will be discovered and you will be outted. Go back North Chris, your time is done here.

Whomever is elected, there will be heads which will roll. The LCSO has internal problems. Untested, ill prepared , and unqualified supervisors. Untrained deputies and a “I’m in it for myself” attitude. It starts at the top and trickles downward. Good luck snitches.
 

Booger eating, banjo playing? Now whats wrong with a banjo player? LOL I swear I almost fell off my chair. Your ignorance provides such great humor!! Booger eating, banjo playing, do not, please society begs of you do not, pass on your DNA, please. Thanks for the Thanksgiving laugh.
 

As the comments reach 1,400 the page sequence will be different, so you may need to click "newest" at the top of the page, to get to the newest posts. The thread won't be broken just a different way to get there and will be back to this normal mode tomorrow.
 

Post 11:11 didn't pull any punches on that one. Least he didn't say they were booger eating, banjo playing people. Nice post 11:11 I agree 100 percent.
 

couple of things, remember we are getting alot of individuals who are posting to our sheriffmitchellwatch@gmail.com e-mail. You can post there it will not be seen by the general public, and if you have information we have many secure sources we are forwarding and working on ourselves, we welcome the information you have to share.

Also if during the holiday weekend anyone wants to try to overload the system we will simply go to moderator mode, which means all stays the same, but we have people who watch the posts and eliminate the multiple posts etc. we will let you know if that is necessary at anytime it may begin. The only difference is it taking a little longer for your post to appear.
 

"For all the LCSO personnel, understand that the County of Lake doesn’t give a rats-ass about you. You are a pawn to them. You will find this out when you leave to another agency, get injured or retire."
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Or when you get sh*t canned. I've been saying that for weeks now. You're only kept if you suck up.
 

Happy Thanksgiving Coppers. God bless you and your family. Don't let the haters get you down.
 

Sounds like more and more the good local LE people need to find a way, someway to band together find out who is friend or foe. Move towards a statement saying it is time for Mitchell to go. You can do it anonymous it does not matter it is the numbers of those who will join you in this that will count. Give it to Mitchell, Hopkins, the BOS, and publish it in the local news. Announce that you are the sheriff's office representation, and create a no confidence situation, and do it to the DSA as well. That would be a great Christmas present for everyone.
 

who is mitchell's son and how old is he
 

what does rob brown have to do with the KKK
 

Mitchell's son is a pot head in his 20's. I forgot his name.

ARE YOU KIDDING!!! Anyone who is stupid enough in the department to do that would have Brown or Garzoli crawling up their butt. Even if you state you represent the union would not help you. It is better to lay down low and quite, than to bark and wake the chickens. Piss off Mitchell and that bully will come after you with everything he has.
 

Remember till tomorrow click the newest line to get to the last post of the thread, it will be back to the regular system tomorrow morning.
 

So....who are the honest, ethical deputies of the LCSO? All that I've read has been negative. Drop some names on a good note.
 

Posts have been removed per your request, though we were willing to leave them in fairness, we have complied with your desire to have the posts taken down, we do appreciate showing that level of civility you are showing in the face of such disparaging LE tactics as we saw a couple of weeks ago. You are to be commended for your restraint, and we invite you to post the names and details of the situation as it currently exists. Please do so by posting to our secure e-mail account, sheriffmitchellwatch@gmail.com, you can indicate that you do not want us to post to the general public site, and we will comply. We would be interested in the details involving LE and an overview of actually what happened during the course of the last several years. It may be useful to us in our continued investigations we are conducting. As of now it is a very confusing set of circumstances and would be helpful to have a detailed accounting of the situation, if you would not mind sending it.
 

Thank you for removing the posts, you must understand that sometimes it is so very hard not to fight back at these people! But after I though about it I decide it would be best for now not to throw it out there in such a way, so that is why I asked you to remove them. Later today I will email you at your g-mail and I think you'll be interested in the whole story! Also just let me say you are doing a good thing here! You have earned my trust and respect...we are ready to get on board!
 

I'm not sure my post went through...but thanks for removing the others. I will email your g-mail later today with the whole story!
 

to the forum moderator/moderators
i think the constant removal of what some do not want others to see makes this forum so narrow and one sided, it makes for those of us who want to be totally informed cause to doubt the oposite of what you are trying to reveal, it seems if something (other than those ovibous one liners over and over)we are only getting what you want us to actually see and make up our own informed minds about. Think about that the next time you think you are doing it...makes methink you folks don't want us to see all opinions.
ED
 

November 27, 2009 12:41 PM <<<<< Not only does the public want to know who the bad guy's are, The bad guy's want to know who the good guy's are, The bad guy's know they can't intimidate the public that post here. Their intent is to intimidate the good guy's in LE and LESO. The bad guy's think if they can intimidate their partners both on the job and off the job, That they won't see their names or offenses posted here or on other posts. The good guy's know they can post using the secure posting and that their numbers are increasing. The good guy's already know who the bad guy's are and they know there are more good guy's than bad. As the confidence grows that this site and other effort's are in it for the long haul more of the good guy's will come on board. Sorry Bad Guy's.
 

To Post 1:17 best western I ever read. Thanks

To ED: Same old tired posts Ed no substance whinning.
 

Law enforcement as it is currently applied is based on power. The concept of power and being in a power position when performing their duties. What is causing such fear in people is we are removing their power. The technology has passed by the GOB's, we now have communications instant at our finger tips. We can communicate and form groups and ideals and begin to move the system in those directions. The GOB's are holding on to their old ways while we drag them down the new path kicking and screaming. Mad and angry, but as has been said before it is necessary to create the type of system that supports coordinated effort between the local LE/DA/local government and the public. This can be done, it requires transparency, honesty, and a whole different approach to Law Enforcement. There are many examples of this already in place.
 

Ed? Is this Ed Bean from the DA's Office? If anyone wondered how or if Hopkins is informed of this site, here is your answer. Ed Bean is a DA Investigator and former LCSO deputy. He is VERY friendly with the GOB's at LCSO.
 

absolutely NOT I am not a LEO a citizen of Lake County for over 25 years. Please do not assume things that are not, too many on this site have done that.
 

Thank god, I was going to go off the deep end if ED was with the DA office, actually based on the performance of the DA's office maybe this ED does work for them. The people on this site do assume certain things, one is the lack of intellect and factless dribbling when you post, ED for some reason I think you do want to join our cause, and I think in your heart you know were on the right track, why don't you join the cause?
 

okay from Ed, I did find out some substance as You say, Rigden and a couple of reports he failed to follow up in a timely manner hastend his exit from LE. I cannot believe how if you just ask around someone knows someone who lives across the road or related to a enighbor and watched incidents.........totally amazing what I discovered. Ask Ringen about the Cobb case and the rape case he dropped the ball finishing up. NOTE THIS IS ALL HEAR SAY SO LIKE MOST OF THE OTHER POST I just got it feom an anonoymous group of coffeeshoppatrons
ED
 

to 6:20pm... you MUST be LE. One of their favorite things to say is "HEAR SAY."
 

ya lets hear some praise for the good cops that we have in our community.
 

Nov 27th @ 2:03

Good Idea
 

Persistence and accurate reporting on this blog will reap results. The names and modus of operand of the corrupt will begin to repeat again and again, as these sub humans are creatures of bad habits. Once documented and collected these events of offensive behavior and illegal activity can be effectively tied together. No one has to stand alone or unprotected.
There are hard working and diligent peace officers and even they are all too often kept in the dark about the covert activities of other law enforcement in the corrupt of the LCSO.
When all is said and done there will be a definite pattern of these thugs and they will be dealt with as a whole. It is important to get most, if not all, of the pieces of the puzzle, of the corruption, and then the culprits can be purged from the system and our lives will return to normalcy.
Retaliating on the base that these thugs have operated is NOT going to solve anything and will only make the push harder. Persistence and perseverance is the key.
 

November 27, 2009 7:23 PM >>>>> How better to praise the good guy's then to support and help expose the bad guy's? They can't do it alone, That's why we are here to support them.
 

As you look through the posts you will see a great deal of concern for the good cops in the LE. These are not issues relevant to them, except they must work within this corruption and cannot speak up. These are issues concerning the removal of Mitchell and Hopkins, and the host of other Bad cops that have been documented by this undertaking.

There have been a great number of solid LE that have posted here, and told the straight story. And they have been thanked and acknowledged for their speaking up.

Sometimes if you just look at a snapshot of 20 posts or so, you don't get the totality of the communications. This site has tried hard to be open and understanding for the good cops inside the sheriffs and the good people in the DA's office.
 

The District Attorney is trying to replicate the crime in Napa. This is why it has been going for 4 years.

Soon after as the matter may be heard, Defendant Edgar Hernandez, through counsel, will move this court for an order setting aside failure to appear charges.
The District Attorney and the Officer have manipulated this case to the benefit of the Color of Authority. The factors relating to the crime are perceived by California Court Rule 4.423.(a) 1 through 9 are as follows:
The Officer was an initiator of the willing defendant who became a participant where the defendant played a minor role in the crime. The crime itself was committed because of the statement of being beaten down by two cops could of brought provocation by the officer,
where any other consensual encounter is unlikely to recur. The defendant was involved in criminal conduct that can be partially excusable from an escalated environment by the police officer, creating a scenario where the defendant had no apparent predisposition to do such a crime, and was induced by the Officer to participate in the crime. The defendant exercised caution to the officer stating “you are making me nervous walking up on me.” to avoid harm to the Officer or damage to property witch turned out small, and no harm was done or any threat was issued to the Officer who states is the victim in this case. The
defendant believed that he had a claim and mistakenly believed that the conduct was legal in their mental disability. The Officer slamming the body and head of the defendants motivated the defendant. Where the defendant took action of slamming own head of the
motivated attack. The defendant has suffered from repeated altercations of control and continous physical movements inflicted by the Officer whom has relations to the Sheriffs Office of Lake whit in the 1616 years of being an Officer. This case shows the tactics used
pursuant to the allegations in the Lake County Sheriffs Office. Also Tubbs lane is driven by the defendant six days a week traveling to and from work. The Lake county
Police interrogated the defendant whom stated that work is conducted in Santa Rosa, and home is in Lake County. Tubbs lane is the main traveled road to Santa Rosa by the defendant. The interrogation of Officer Hearn will provide the information stated. Tubbs Lane would create a perfect location for profiling the Defendant, a tactic used in the LCSO training guide. Also the Defendant did, not state this statement of “just shoot me,” This report submitted by Officer Hearn in the Habeas Motion to show replication of an existing allegation. This supplemental report is forged and the defendant can show that in reference to the dispatch time line report.

The factors relating to the defendant are perceived by California Court Rule 4.423. (b) 1 through 6 is as follows: The defendant has really no prior record of violence, or has an insignificant record of criminal conduct, considering the regency and frequency of prior Lake County’s false allegations and was suffering from a mental and physical condition that significantly reduced the culpability for the alleged crime. That the defendant didn’t acknowledged wrongdoing before or after the arrest. Two cop cars two cameras, no video tape, no statement, no investigation report. The Defendant is shown to be ineligible for probation
and but for that ineligibility would have been granted probation. The Defendant has stated to pay restitution to the Officer if any expenses occurred. The Defendant on prior performance on probation or parole was satisfactory
 

My question is why does a 977 motion need to be filed. The D A has has the information for 2 years. My grandmother is one of the witnesses to the case stated by the Investigation Report. I took a Polly graph that would match the Report My investigator's took from my grandmother.

I have had spent alot of time in court trying to get the Evidence to the Discovery. I had the Public Defender Lawyer file two motions. They gave me another one who withdrew the same two motions that were filed. And it's been a battle from there. I didn't get any Evidence until my retained third lawyer. I had to go to the D A's office and knock on the door and state why are you stating stuff to my lawyer that is not on my case?
This is not a difficult case. The only Tatic the D A has is to state how many times that I have been late. How can I be on time when this is going no where and the Lawyers are not helping me. If they look at the actual verbage on everything, It was false arrested. Now when I go to trial it's just going to be more excuses since it's been so long.
I have faxed a civil complaint to the D A's Office. I am going to file, would like to get the legal help and it is not in that town. Regarding the Blood sample the text is a different format like it was forged. Why would they throw it away? Just Like the Light Bulbs were thrown away in the Sail Boat Case. The Coast Gard Forensics on that case stated that the element in the light bulb would tell the story if on or off. Just Like my Blood Sample, it would have brought truth to the night. Here the DA's office hire an unqualifed officer to investigate the Sail Boat Case so they can screw it up on purpose and call it an acident on there part. Nothing is done right in that county. how do you fight that?
 

To the post 6:20 pm, Please enlighten me on the cases on Cobb that I failed to follow up on and the rape case I did not follow up on. I have not a clue to what you are talking about.
As for the cases i supposedly did not do and it hastened my exit from law enforcement, you are talking out your back-side. Start presenting some proof. As stated before, if you think you have any damaging information that was illegally removed from my personnel file, show it.
 

The entire contents of my home (and my home) were stolen with the help of the LCSO. When I reported te theft to Officer Dutra and Officer Drew I got no reponse other than Officr Drew laughing and making a comment that was unbelievable, and Offier Dutra, who I met with twice telling me his "hands were tied" in the matter. The people who actually stole my belongings started fightibg with each other over my belongings and a restraining order was put out on one of them (one of the theifs confessed to me of their involvement)and when I requested a cpy of the restrainig order for my insurance company for the loss. Officer LaFavre, in Middletown, when I approached him about this said that I could only have a lawyer get the report. It is obvious that the LCSO is involved in grand theft among other things.
 

So Mr. Ringen, I guess there is information we all should hear that is in your file. Why don't you release it. Is there something you are ashamed of? We who are investigating corruption in Lake County would like to know exactly what you are all about. You seem to be particularly guarded when it comes to information about your incompetence. Are you one of the good guys or as your posting sugests, you have something to hide.
 

# posted by Anonymous : November 28, 2009 9:29 AM

oh! cry Me a river WAH WAH WAH, and where were You while the house was getting ripped off HILL ROAD JAIL??
 

I too would like to see what he is hiding. His old peers label him a malcontent, Citizens are reporting he failed to investigate a rape, he tried to ruin others officers careers, and he has labeled all of lake county law enforcement racists. Just what secret is in his personnel file? Clearly he has something to hide. He can’t be trusted and if he supports Rivero, I am voting otherwise
 

You know folks its real basic, Ringen has said present the evidence period. You can keep talking in circles, but I don't see anything being presented he has asked you to present based on your allegations. Either you have something or you don't.

The above post 10:07 is not from those operating this site, although it was presented in somewhat that manner. What is it about the Cobb case you think is being hidden by Ringen, can't you simply say what it is. It is a strange approach to ask someone to report on an incident because you think something is up, what is it that you think is up? How can you attack someone without indicating what it is you think happened? Now if you want to present to Mr. Ringen a fact and then ask him to defend the accusation do so. I am sure he will have a response. What's the hold up? He keeps asking but noting is being put on the table.
 

You that would indicated something is up with Ringen, are throwing out a lot of trash, but still not asking any defined questions, come up with it. Otherwise it is useless dribble that no one would no how to respond to. Facts, facts, facts. Let's hear it. I don't write this as a positon paper on Ringen, I just want those throwing out the accusations to present something having to do with facts.
 

Let's cut with the constant secret personnel file, what do you say is in the secret personnel file. This forum is for the sharing of information and communications, not just to throw out maybe's and I think's. We want the whole truth out there, but when you get asked for specifics on accusations you have to give it up or shut up.
 

The persons attacking Ringen are LCSO members trying to discredit him in hopes of CYA. They are on the attack trying to put a lid back on the bottle Ringen opened when he went on TV (notice the raciam comment at the end). They have all their fingers in the dam, but it is still leaking. Sorry fellows the break is right around the corner.
 

So today I read some of this blog and see stuff about Brian Martin being away at some PORCA meeting. He beah cheating on his wife Crystal. This all started back when he quite the sheriffs office to work for BNE. Don’t believe look at his phone records for the phone he had back then. Take a good look at the incoming text and picture records. Oh calls too. He was getting calls and naked pictures from a couple of girls. He be talking a little crap about Rivero and Lande I thought I’d talk a little crap about him.
 

10:13
Your post is a definitive admission of guilt. Are you Drew, Dutra, LaFavre or Mitchell or Perdock?
Inquiring minds want to know. You are a little no count thug.