Is Former LAPD Cop Christopher Dorner Teaching a Valuable Lesson?

Alleged Cop Killer Christopher Dorner

Los Angeles, California

As the manhunt continues for Christopher Dorner, who has gone to war with the Los Angeles Police Department and killed 3 so far, an interesting scenario is beginning to unfold.

On popular social media outlets like Facebook and Twitter, Dorner has not only made headlines, but gained supporters it seems. On Facebook alone, there are a number of pages where supporters are given a voice.

"This is an intelligent man who has stared into the dark heart of corruption," Ruth Iorio, a 33-year-old LA screenwriter, wrote in one of the Facebook messages. "Now he's taking vengeance upon it, trying to turn the LAPD into the victims they have persecuted, including Kendrec McDade, Alisia Thomas and Kelly Thomas."

Another supporter, Edward D., 25, says he started the Facebook fan page "Christopher Dorner" to "wake up the citizens and force police departments to change their ways. If they learn from this, it shouldn't happen again." He continued, quoting President Kennedy, in a Facebook message, "'Those who make peaceful revolution impossible, will make violent revolution inevitable.' -JFK"

Numerous supporters on Twitter are calling the alleged murderer a "Dark Knight." One Facebook page calls him "the hero LA deserves, but not the one it needs right now ... He's a silent guardian, watchful protector against corruption, he's our Dark Knight."

Dorner, who claims he was fired by a racist, corrupt police force.

While Dorner’s story is playing out in the streets of Los Angeles and surrounding areas, one has to wonder about police departments all across the nation. In Texas alone, have we not heard those same words often? Brutality, Racism, Corruption, among others?

Many shudder at the thought of Dorner having supporters. However, I have learned to look closely for those tiny grains of truth in every situation, no matter how absurd they may seem on the surface.

Perhaps, we should read it again:

"'Those who make peaceful revolution impossible, will make violent revolution inevitable.' -JFK"

Houston Police Bullies Back At It Again!

Houston, Texas

I would like to be surprised by a story involving brutality at the hands of the Houston Police Department. However, based on the department’s history, it’s simply a matter of business as usual.

This time around, Houston Police thugs are accused of beating a highly decorated war veteran who served in the Navy in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Derik Marcel Elizarraras was proud to serve his country.

“I served my country just like my father served my country and my grandfather served my country,” he said. “I want justice and I want them to pay for what they did.”

Elizarraras encountered a few of HPD’s finest bad apples in the front driveway of his mother’s southeast Houston home.

Elizarraras said he was followed there by the driver of a pickup truck who was convinced he had been cut off on the road.

“And I tell him sir, how can I cut you off when I was behind you. And he said no, no, no, I’m tired of this,” he said.

Then he said the man identified himself as a cop and pulled out a gun, although he refused to show a badge and was not wearing a uniform.

That’s when the victim’s brother ran inside to call 911.

But that’s when the other man called police.

“He said an officer needs assistance,” said Elizarraras.

The assistance that arrived was fellow Houston police officers who allegedly proceeded to beat Elizarraras.

“They slammed him to the ground and that’s when the altercation ensued, said the victim’s brother Michael Elizarraras.

Elizarraras was not charged with a crime. Paramedics transported him to the hospital where he was treated for severe cuts and bruises.

Elizarraras is filing a formal complaint against HPD.

A local activist is demanding an outside probe.

A police spokesperson said the allegation will be thoroughly investigated.

Sex Scandal Alert: Harris County Deputies Adam Wright, Michael Medina and Robert Johnson Fired for Not Keeping It in Their Pants

Houston, Texas 

A sex scandal has unfolded at the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, resulting in the termination of 3 deputies. An elementary school teacher from the Pasadena Independent School District volunteered with the Citizens Police Academy where she did ride-alongs with deputies in Harris County District 3 on the northeast side of the county near Wallisville and McHardy roads. She has since moved to the administrative offices at the Galena Park Independent School District. 

Apparently, the school teacher and the deputies misunderstood the term "ride along." The Harris County Sheriff's Office has confirmed deputies Adam Wright, Michael Medina and Robert Johnson were all terminated Monday for improper conduct, specifically, for having consensual sex in their patrol cars with the married teacher. 

The teacher’s husband is also a reserve deputy, a volunteer who also rides along with deputies in District three. 

Art Hood, president of the Citizens Police Academy, said the woman admitted to the vice president that she had sex with the three deputies. She was immediately removed from the group at that time. The incident first came to light two to three months ago. Between that time and the time the deputies were fired, the sheriff's department has been investigating the allegations. 

The department issued the following statement. 

"The Harris County Sheriff's Office holds all of its employees to the highest of standards, as should the citizens. Employees are expected to act in a professional and responsible manner at all times. Any employee whose conduct discredits and dishonors the Sheriff's Office and the uniform he/she wears will be disciplined accordingly. Improper conduct of any kind will not be tolerated."

Texas Cavity Searchin’ Trooper Kelly Helleson is About to Get the Boot

Dallas, Texas

Remember the Texas trooper who was being investigated for performing a body cavity search along a highway in Irving? It looks like the trooper, Kelly Helleson, is about to get a Texas-sized boot.

Department of Public Safety spokesman Tom Vinger says agency director Steve McCraw has made a preliminary determination to terminate Trooper Kelly Helleson. Vinger, in a statement Wednesday, said Helleson will have the opportunity to meet with McCraw before her firing is final.

Helleson, along with Trooper David Ferrell were put on paid suspension back in December as the case awaits review by a Dallas County grand jury.

Texas Rangers helped investigate last July's traffic stop in Irving. An Irving woman and her adult niece on Dec. 17 sued both troopers and McCraw claiming the search was illegal and humiliating. No drugs were found.

Vinger did not have contact information for Helleson.

Two Houston Cops Busted for Protecting Cocaine Dealers

Michael Miceli, 26, of Humble (left) and Emerson Canizales, 26, of Kingwood (right)

Houston, Texas

The Houston Police Department really leaves a lot to be desired. From the Chad Holley beating tape, to the shooting of a double-amputee in a wheelchair, rapist Abraham Joseph and of course, Sgt. Stacey Suro showing off her ta ta’s all over town, you really have to wonder how the basket of bad apples survives.

Well, there’s a new headache for the chief. Two of HPD’s finest have been busted for providing protection to a cocaine distribution operation.

A press release from United States Attorney Kenneth Magidson said Emerson Canizales, 26, of Kingwood, and Michael Miceli, 26, of Humble, were taken into custody at the start of their shifts at the Houston Police Department.

Both were named in an indictment “charging conspiracy to violate the Hobbs Act and conspiracy to possess a controlled substance.”

The Department of Justice said the officers received a payment of $1,000 for protection they provided to distribute drugs in Houston in late December 2012.

Canizales and Miceli appeared in federal court on Monday. They both posted a $50,000 bond. If convicted, both could face serious prison time. In the meantime, however, they are on administrative leave.

HPD Chief Charles A. McClelland, Jr. released a statement reminding the citizens of Houston about all the hard-working men and women in blue.

Ok Chief, if you say so.

Houston Police Officer Caught by Surveillance Video Punching Unarmed Man

Houston, Texas

A Houston police officer has some ‘splaining to do, after a camera caught him punching an unarmed man in the face.

A complaint has been filed with HPD’s Internal Affairs Division and there are a lot of unanswered questions.

The incident happened just after midnight on Monday when 28-year-old Lucious Davis was arrested outside his southeast Houston home.

The Davis family was planning a trip to Walmart, but as they backed-out of their driveway, police lights began flashing.

The family's home surveillance cameras recorded Davis, Latosha and others being handcuffed. Then, an officer strikes Davis once in the face and perhaps a second time in the side.

Police recovered a shotgun from the home.

According to Davis’ girlfriend, the sergeant said about Lucious Davis, ‘He ain't nothing but a gang banging punk.’

Houston Police Chief Charles McClelland released this statement: "The officer has been relieved of duty pending the outcome of the investigation. In addition, he says he immediately gave a copy of the recording to the Harris County District Attorney's Office and the FBI."

DPS Trooper Kelley Helleson Would’ve Been a Better Gynecologist, Some Say

This week, on Wednesday as a matter of fact, the Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed it has suspended a trooper who is accused of performing an illegal body cavity search in Dallas last July.

The two victims have filed a lawsuit against Trooper Kelley Helleson, accusing her of not only “digging all up in their junk,” but also humiliating them on the side of a public roadway.

DPS spokesman Tom Vinger said Trooper Kelley Helleson is suspended with pay pending the outcome of an investigation.

A dashcam video has surfaced, in which trooper Helleson can be seen putting on rubber gloves and then reaching into the pants of the two women, Angel and Ashley Dobbs, during a routine traffic stop.

The lawsuit is filed against Helleson and DPS director Steven McCraw, alleging that Trooper Helleson's "intrusive" search was conducted without consent on the side of a public roadway.

"I was molested, I was violated, I was humiliated in front of other traffic," Angel Dobbs said. "I had to watch my niece go through the same thing and I could not protect her at that point."

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