tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999078.post109787786440615857..comments2024-03-28T02:13:20.178-04:00Comments on Southwest Florida Online News: Sheriff Releases Statement On ShootingDon Brownehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03406935288146655615noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999078.post-1143700444817887092006-03-30T01:34:00.000-05:002006-03-30T01:34:00.000-05:00i side wit number 3. if you or your kids were driv...i side wit number 3. if you or your kids were drivin down tat same road and was struck and killed or maimed you would want justice and be sayin wy werent cops doin teyre job.we ave rules to live by and if you dont follow te rules you ave to accept te consenquenses.everybody always wants to blame te police force wen all tey are doin is protectin usAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999078.post-1124622849443674262005-08-21T07:14:00.000-04:002005-08-21T07:14:00.000-04:00if any of the people that wrote these knew anythin...if any of the people that wrote these knew anything about the law maybe they would see things diffrently. first of all police officers do not have to back down from force. they can meet force with force and use enough force necissary to exicute thier duties. next if you were standing in front of a vehicle moving at you, trying to stop the vehicle and the driver has already struck one patrol vehicle, dragging it for a mile down the road, then striking a nother one, i don't think shock is in to play here. further more if the deputies would not have done what they did, the woman would have continued into labelle, possibly stiking citizens. then what would you have to say? that these murders, desperados, or thugs as you put it, should have done more. and last all of the deputies that were involved are of the highest trained in hendry county. half of them are instructors at the police academy. before you people jump to conclusions come walk a night in my shoes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999078.post-1103044707928851902004-12-14T12:18:00.000-05:002004-12-14T12:18:00.000-05:00Mr. Worley,
Your defense of the indefensbile is po...Mr. Worley,<br />Your defense of the indefensbile is possible one of the most blatant abuses of careful wording I've witnessed in quite some time.<br /><br />You have a duty to ensure your deputies enforce the law responsibly, not reacting in the excitement of the moment like a lynch mob. <br /><br />I do not know this woman, or her history and frankly, don't think her criminal record is relevant unless the Hendry County Sherriff's Dept. had been informed that they were chasing a multiple murderer on the run and had positive identification prior to the shooting.<br /><br />From every single thing I have read and heard about this case, it was unconscionable to shoot this woman.<br /><br />1. Her prior criminal record was completely UNKNOWN to the deputies who riddled her with bullets.<br /><br />2. Having a prior criminal record does not negate our Constitutional Rights of life and liberty.<br /><br />3. Witnesses stated 10 shots were fired at this unarmed woman surrounded by patrol cars? The phrase "excessive force" comes to mind.<br /><br />4. The windows were very dark tint, so the police couldn't tell if the suspect was armed or not: This also means they could not tell if there were children in the vehicle. It seems the first rule of thumb in most professions is "do no harm". <br /><br />5. With the adrenaline and excitement pumping, these cowboys didn't give one ounce of thought to "serve and protect". Instead, "shoot first and ask questions later" seems to be the motto of our current batch of law enforcement "professionals" - and I use that word VERY loosely.<br /><br />6. Since when is hit-and-run a Capital offense with the judge and jury being the deputies chasing the obviously distraught woman?<br /><br />7. The witness whom she actually hit stated that after the accident she "got out of her car and came up to his, she covered her face with her hands and was crying", then she got in her vehicle and drove away.<br /><br />Did the words "in shock" never occur to one single member of the lynch mob chasing this woman? Have any of them ever been involved in a vehicle crash? Are they trained to understand the extreme confusion and panic that can result from a car accident?<br /><br />I think it's very clear from all the evidence presented to date that this woman was utterly panicked. Drugs may or may not have contributed to it, that remains to be seen. A suspended license certainly would have. But even if every allegation you made against this woman is true, your deputies still do not have the RIGHT to commit attempted murder, which is the case here in my opinion.<br /><br />How disappointing to see such a lame response in defense of the indefensible.<br /><br />Best Regards,<br />Bev<br /><br />I must state, this post is in no way politically motivated. I could care less who is or is not Sheriff as long as they are responsible individuals. I was raised in LaBelle, but moved away 20 years ago. I'm just thankful the "posse" tactics still tolerated in Hendry County aren't tolerated here. Those deputies and their supervisors up the line would be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. As they should be. I'm in agreement with the previous letter, I hope a good attorney will stand up and take up this egregious matter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999078.post-1098107835318384572004-10-18T09:57:00.000-04:002004-10-18T09:57:00.000-04:00Right...this desperado may have had children in th...Right...this desperado may have had children in the vehicle when the highly skilled "professionals" unloaded their weapons at the vehicle. <br /><br />Oh, of course, the usual "get out of jail card" the suspect was using the vehicle as a deadly weapon (any proof of intent needed here..?) was played by the cops.<br /><br />The "enormous" weight of the SUV had to be mentioned (to give more credibility perhaps)as well as the disclosure of alcohol and cocaine use (any proof, again..?) which the cops knew about PRIOR to attempting to murder this woman.<br /><br />Her prior criminal record was also published in the excuse (sorry, report) from the sheriff..nice one. <br /><br />Must have been a really boring night for the SEVEN (7) deputies, some of whom were off-duty.<br /> <br />Hoping that a really excellent lawyer takes up the woman's case and closely examines the facts in this shameful case. It won't change the outcome of course, just nice to have the truth.<br /><br />Have a safe day, especially if you're driving in Hendry County.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com