Quick Hits
A couple of things. First up, the mayor and city council justify the tax hikes by giving away almost $200,000 on another bullshit claim:
- Five weeks after taking a defiant stand against the settlement, a City Council committee agreed Monday to pay $195,000 to a man who made a "Scarface"-style claim: that Chicago Police officers who detained him during a 2004 drug raid threatened him with a running chain saw, downloaded pornography onto his computer and used racial epithets to insult him.
We're assuming that this chainsaw was located and inventoried by IAD? And witnesses supported this allegation? And the coppers downloaded porn from some website onto this goof's computer for what purpose? The electronic trail must have been something to follow for a $195,000 payout. We're surprised a magical screwdriver didn't appear out of thin air.
Dead bodies appearing on 014:
Dead bodies appearing on 014:
A possibly homeless man died after he was found unresponsive in a Northwest Side police station lobby Monday night.
Paul Schmatko, 47, who was possibly homeless, was pronounced dead at 9:05 p.m. at Norwegian-American Hospital, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office.
Schmatko was found unresponsive in the Shakespeare District police station lobby at 2150 N. California Ave., according to the medical examiner’s office.
Bereaved family and lawyer appearing in 3...2...1...
And finally, Sneed recycling already disproved BS:
And finally, Sneed recycling already disproved BS:
- Gulp! Sneed hears rumbles new Chicago Police Supt. Jody Weis may have ordered roadblocks to target drunken cops in neighborhoods where a preponderance of police officers live.
Labels: quick hits
posted by SCC at 12:01 AM
70 Comments:
Bullshit on the chainsaw! I worked in Housing South. They wouldn't call in a murder in progress but you can bet your ass everyone with a phone would've been calling 911 on "all dat racket down da hall" Check the tapes. No calls, no chainsaw.
I dunno what's more disgusting...the bumbs that sleep in the lobby of A4 or the building itself, god it's just crumbling apart!
Hello OSHA!
If the roadblocks were Wiess idea all the morale and enthusiasm he was able to bring in his first two months is gone. NO ONE will TRUST him again.
It seems from what I have heard of roll calls JFed attends all he talks about is health. I t is a personal choice to drink he might not like it but too bad people do it he can't stop it.
A possibly homeless man died after he was found unresponsive in a Northwest Side police station lobby Monday night.
sounds like "The Wire"...
It about time. If the threat of a proposed road block deters a copper from drinking and driving then so be it.
If we had roadblocks 25 years ago, perhaps Officer Monahan would be alive instead of wrapped around a utility post on western avenue.
Cline's probably feeding her this crap. Go have lunch with Anne Burke or one of your other play friends you like to mooch off of, your a has-been Sneed.
I heard the same that the locations of the roadblocks are published in advance. I also understand that these can be viewed through Iclear. Anyone in the know care to explain how, or under which section we may find it?
>>A possibly homeless man died after he was found unresponsive in a Northwest Side police station lobby Monday night<<
Did he have a red ribbon on his wrist, if so where is Jimmy McNulty?.
does this mean that we have to put coroners seals on doors at 014. poor poopy pants piss bum. the baloney must have killed him.
Sneed has only to read SCC's blog comments to get the roadblock crap. Can't fault the dirt monger from quoting the CPD for CPD blog.
Even if the story is pure horseshit.
"Futterman fingered Officer Chris Marzano for the alleged chain saw abuse. Marzano allegedly found the chain saw while searching the apartment of a maintenance man."
Wow.... now haywoods lawyer(futterman), was there and personally fingered the officer? Hey FOP, how can a lawyer identify the name of an officer to the media when a supposed insane claim was bogus and never proven??? Thats fucked up!!! I'd sue that bald fuck futterman.
Where can I find where they publish the DUI roadblock schedule?
Business as usual,Chicago Style!!!
He may have been placing these roadblocks in coppers neighborhoods to send a message. From what I have seen in his PAX 501 messages and other places is that his emphasis is on off duty police drinking. I have a feeling that this is one of his pet peeves and I am sure we will find out soon.
Illinois needs a Loser Pays law now for these retarded lawsuits... but so long as people like Coldtype keep voting for Democrats there will be frivolous lawsuits chilling good police work in neighborhoods which need it most. Thanks for keeping black people disproportionately poor and victimized all you Obama loving socialists! Idiots.
Anyone with a general knowledge of investigating computers would know when the images of downloaded porn are downloaded to the computers hard drive they are encypted code that records date and times of sites visited. An Investigation proved that asshole was lying. The only reason that asshole got paid was because he cried during the deposition and the the City Atty fees grew beyond the fixed settlement amount. Ass hat city atty said the alleged vict. was a credible "vict" due to acting. This douche sued the city in the past and won a previous settlement. The city should appeal. 195,000.00 is at least 4 new police officers salaries for a year. Way to go Corporation Council.
If the city is looking for a way to reduce the budget, try fighting some of the B.S. lawsuits. The more you win the less you have to pay.
Holy SAW IV Batman!!!
I wonder if anyone is tracking these law firms or lawyers who are getting rich suing the City? I notice a pattern being formed. What I don't see is any action by City Council or Mayor Daley to seek tort reform or limits on the City's liability that small municipalities enjoy.
Why don't they put up road blocks at the bosses promotional parties?
Sneed to lazy to conduct actual journalism so she reads the blog. That was a old, false rumor. The allegded DUI roadblocks were prescheduled weeks ago. She allowed a BS rumor in her column. Too bad, she used to be a good source of information. Stop listening to Cline.
FACTS ABOUT THE CHAINSAW INCIDENT
#1 Haywood did a photo line up w/ IAD and picked out people who were not even working.
#2 HE insisted all along that that the three officers were in plain clothes...they were in uniform at the time.
#3 He withdrew his porn complaint because the city attorneys proved he was lying.
#4 Haywood had 15 witnessess and NOT ONE verified his story...and ONE OF THEM IS ACTUALLY ON RECORD SAYING...I AM NOT LYING FOR THAT NO GOOD MAN.
#5 Haywood has been accused TWICE of sexual abuse to his daughter...DON'T FORGET ...HIS ATTORNEY CALLED HIM LAW ABIDING.HE HAS BEEN INVESTIGATED TWICE BY D.C.F.S.
#5 HE had no idea who the "3 OFFICERS" were until he came to the deposistions,stayed about 5 minutes and then left.AND HE STILL WAS NOT SURE!!! BUT HIS ATTORNEY HAD TO COAX HIM!!!
Anyone who knows those officers who were accused of weilding a chain saw,knows those guys went through hell over that lawsuit.Their home computers were almost subpoened until Haywood withdrew the complaint.Corp.Council asked them if they would be willing to pay some money out of their pocket to make it go away.They were repeatedly told that because of the new IPRA,regardless of the outcome ,they might be removed from the street. and the sad thing is,none of it ever happened.But CORP. COUNCIL has been bent over a barrel because of the constant MEDIA blitz and tainted jurys.If you go to trial on a civil matter now...you dont have a prayer.
Life imitating art. Who is killing our homeless?
Maybe Madame Shaniqua of the Psychic Friends Network or Quantico's BS Unit can give us a profile of the perp(s).
Did a third party remove the red ribbon from his wrist after the murder and before the arrival of the first responders?
An anonymous caller claims that he saw some guy standing over the vic with a bolt gun. Check all slaughterhouses for possible thefts.
Let's set up a WIRE! See if the Trib can help. Da mare wants this to just go away.
Tell J-Fed he has a long-distance call from Sheriff Ed Tom Bell from Terrell County, Texas. He keeps on talking about some psycho named Anton Chigurh.
It is getting too dangerous for me to be drinking and driving that is why I am switching to weed!
Rumor has it jp is moving to garfield ridge!
In addition to the dead bumb in 014, J-Fed needs to look at the dead weight, namely the married-to-Blogo's-sister Commander. Promoted waaaaayyyyyy beyond his capabilities. Back to Lt. for you, Sally!
does this mean that we have to put coroners seals on doors at 014. poor poopy pants piss bum. the baloney must have killed him.
3/12/2008 12:43:00 AM
I hope that you aren't a police officer, if you are, you ought to reflect on why you became one. In the final moments of that man's life on earth, he came to us because he probably felt safe, thought he might get fed, or was just too f'ed up to deal with the outside world. I know we all see terrible things out there every time we walk out of those station doors. And we sometimes try to deal with them by injecting humor into the situation as a coping mechanism, but there is no need to make a comment like that. That man may have been homeless, unemployed, and without a family, or had a family that just didn't give a care. Thats one of the reasons we are there...
When is Corp Council and the city going to draw a fucking line in the sand and just say NO!
Its amazing that they dont realize or choose to ignore the fact that the more they take the easy route in hope to save money...they are actually opening up the door wider to more bs lawsuits..that in the long run will cost us more and more money.
The difficult choices to make are usually the correct ones!
So the dude wins $195,000 from the city but his legal fees are $225,000. Sounds like the city is giving a payout to the lawyer, not the "victim".
Another bullshit payout! The City is saying, "Everyone, come on! Make a bullshit claim and get some money. Lots of money. We'll payout".
>>A possibly homeless man died after he was found unresponsive in a Northwest Side police station lobby Monday night<<
Did he have a red ribbon on his wrist, if so where is Jimmy McNulty?.
3/12/2008 12:38:00 AM
i think we should put a warrrant out for marlo stanfield, chris parlow and "snoop" pearson, oh "snoop" be dead
The guy died from listening to the dog ass 3rd watch whiners talk about war stories when they were not even there.
Did he have a red ribbon on his wrist and bite marks?
What's the chainsaw for in the jets? "There are no trees here" that will be my book Oprah.
Read Sneed's column carefully.
She published a blantantly false article accusing Weis of targeting police in DUI stops.
Monique calls her and tells her its false.
She then threatens to publish more false articles if Monique doesn't arrange a meeting between her and Weis.
All of her contacts in the department are gone and she's trying to establish new ones before the paper cancels her column.
The city settled because the defense legal fees had already exceeded $195K.
In a Federal trial against the police any judgement for the plaintiff (even $1) means the city must pay all of the plaintiff's legal fees on top of the judgement.
The law professor in this case will probably take $190K and throw $5K to the criminal to shut him up.
That is the true reason why all of these BS suits are filed. The lawyers jack up the fees (depositions, experts, etc...) and propose a settlement that covers their fees. The criminal plantiffs get nothing or a token amount to buy new rims. Everyone's happy.
Oh, except the cops. The papers take the settlements as evidence the cops are dirty or brutal and then use the settlement to embarrass them in public, trying to get them fired.
Police are the pawns in a multi-billion dollar industry.
Did he have a red ribbon on his wrist, if so where is Jimmy McNulty?.
3/12/2008 12:38:00 AM
this department sure as hell could use a few mcnultys and lester freemans about now
police Station Homeless: Refuse DHS and your out..............
Five weeks ago the city altercreatures decided to fight this lawsuit, because the altercreatures claimed it was complete bullshit. The People's Law Office, AKA University of Chicago, who is connected to alot of Chicago politicians begins to write letters to altercreatures because of the exoborant amount of money the university spent to litigate this case. The university succesfully strong armed the altercreatures, and acknowledge they did it, and the university admitts to getting the bulk of the settlement. Haywood will get around $50,000.00 the university the rest. Lets see an investigation into these kinds of backdoor scams.
10:27
Lighten up Francis.
I wish one of those journalism school classes would do an investigation on this. Trace these law firms suing the city back to who really owns them. Every taxpayer in the city suffers from this crap. The "victims" end up with a pittance, the law firms clean up and taxes are through the roof.
That man may have been homeless, unemployed, and without a family, or had a family that just didn't give a care. Thats one of the reasons we are there...
3/12/2008 10:27:00 AM
"May" have been? Get off the cross. People are homeless for a reason. Family turns their backs for a reason. You're giving the homeless guy way too much credit. A sidewalk is a sidewalk. You think he gave a shit where he was? Or appreciated it? If he gave a shit about something he wouldn't have been homeless. I for one, do not appreciate my police stations being used as warming stations for bums. Police stations are for police work. Let him go where he belongs...the Pacific Garden Mission. Just another stupid bleeding hear bullshit idea from someone without a clue. Are these people searched when they come in? Are they hallucinating, taking their meds? You love people so much you should have taken up social work.
All of her contacts in the department are gone and she's trying to establish new ones before the paper cancels her column.
3/12/2008 02:18:00 PM
I read it carefully and seems to me she is publicly begging for a meeting with the new Supt. because all else has failed.
Pretty pathetic.
If he is smart, he'll stay away.
Michael Sneed is one ugly dude.
"I wonder if anyone is tracking these law firms or lawyers who are getting rich suing the City? I notice a pattern being formed. What I don't see is any action by City Council or Mayor Daley to seek tort reform or limits on the City's liability that small municipalities enjoy.
3/12/2008 03:58:00 AM"
Are you kidding?
Don't you recognize an ongoing criminal conspiratorial enterprise in fraud when you see it?
Shit, Batman, just because these rascals are crooks doesn't mean they're not smart crooks.
Every angle, exploited for maximum gain.
It's not that they've covered their asses completely, there's always the trail of dinero to follow, if there were any in authority willing to follow said trail.
That's the problem, so much criminal activity and close to zero interest or effort made by those entrusted with the responsibility and authority to investigate, indict and prosecute the offenders.
What has the Cook County State's Attorney been doing?
Nothing.
What has the State's Attorney General been doing?
Nothing.
Why is that?
"If you go to trial on a civil matter now...you dont have a prayer.
3/12/2008 08:13:00 AM"
More bullshit from the conspirators.
When did the truth become less valuable to our elected and entrusted officials, and to us, the citizens, than successfully committing fraud?
When, and why, is it preferable to take an ass fucking than to resist the attempted assault?
Why is it so easy to pay out the taxpayers dollars, regardless of the truth? (Oh, I answered my own question in my question!)
Whenever you think the worst of our elected officials, and those they've hired and/or contracted with, you're likely to be right 99% of the time.
The real question is, why do the people continue reelecting these scumbags?
"Lighten up Francis.
3/12/2008 05:02:00 PM"
Fuck you, asshole.
Corruption Council. I wouldn't let those MF's defend me in a school yard fight!!! Any copper with about five years on street and time in court knows more than those Phallic Craniums.
If I step in shit or shit steps on me, I'll hire my own Atty. with a countersuit claim. (sue for ever how much or little they have. It could be for $$ or property)
I knew a Copper in 8 a while back. He did the same thing and was able to retire early with a large bank acct. He had several cases going at the same time.
The only response from the city law clerks is "That's not in our best interest".
Cor. Counc. Do your JOB!!! Fight the B.S. claims and counter sue the pieces of craps.
I filed and OSHA complaint but I was told that they don't work in between the hours of 2200-0600 to come and see the bums in the area. We have had some that had active TB but no one cares we just keep letting these wastes of space stay in our station. I think that everyone should have their name ran and have a valid ID to stay in the station, when the shelter bus/van comes get on it or get the fuck out.
Eat it liberal
anonymous said...
Michael Sneed is one ugly dude.
3/12/2008 10:52:00 PM
Whew! I thought it was just me!
May" have been? Get off the cross. People are homeless for a reason. Family turns their backs for a reason. You're giving the homeless guy way too much credit. A sidewalk is a sidewalk. You think he gave a shit where he was? Or appreciated it? If he gave a shit about something he wouldn't have been homeless. I for one, do not appreciate my police stations being used as warming stations for bums. Police stations are for police work. Let him go where he belongs...the Pacific Garden Mission. Just another stupid bleeding hear bullshit idea from someone without a clue. Are these people searched when they come in? Are they hallucinating, taking their meds? You love people so much you should have taken up social work.
3/12/2008 08:32:00 PM
Like I said Mr./Mrs. Salty, maybe you should reflect on why you chose this profession, you are the one without a clue. Too busy processing your one bagger arrest in "your" police station to deal with a homeless person. Worried he needs to be searched because he is in the station? You will be burnt out in no time. I think you spent too much time watching those goofy you make the call videos in the academy. "Just another bleeding heart bulshit idea"? To give someone who needs it a little help, which could be as easy as calling Human Services or asking for an ambulance? No you are too busy doing "real" police work to be bothered. Go get your 1811 pinch and go brag how good a copper you are in the tavern afterwards. You have a lot to learn.
TO "Get off the cross" Your response sounded terribly personal. Turned your back on someone, did you?
3/13/2008 07:31:00 PM
Not a police office, a taxpayer. And letting bums sleep it off in a police station is just another stupid idea by stupid politicians. Since when is the police station the Dept. of Human Services? You take someone in, you're responsible for them. Are they searched before they come in? Is there a policy and procedure in place for letting bums lay around a police station? He died, so obviously nobody was really watching him. Maybe he could have walked up behind some officer (who didn't think he was a threat "because he's just a bum") and blew his brains out. You better believe someone is going to crawl out of the woodwork now and blame your ass for his death. It's ridiculous. Cops shouldn't be babysitters. The whole fucking world has gone crazy, there's no common sense or boundaries anymore. Next time you want to relieve your guilty conscience, why don't you invite a homeless person home for dinner. You could let him shower/shave, wash his shitty pants. Not such a good idea now is it? That's because there is a time and a place for everything.
You must be 35 years old, tops. Grow up.
I filed and OSHA complaint but I was told that they don't work in between the hours of 2200-0600 to come and see the bums in the area. We have had some that had active TB but no one cares we just keep letting these wastes of space stay in our station. I think that everyone should have their name ran and have a valid ID to stay in the station, when the shelter bus/van comes get on it or get the fuck out.
3/13/2008 01:47:00 PM
You may recall the two "homeless men" who died in the Chicago Ridge laundromat? They weren't allowed into a PADS shelter due to their having alcohol on their breath. Why do you think that PADS shelters who deal specifically with the homeless have rules? People make their own choices. You have to recognize it and step away.
TO "Get off the cross" Your response sounded terribly personal. Turned your back on someone, did you?
3/13/2008 09:26:00 PM
No Dr. Phil, I didn't. You know life experience has a way of enabling you to see things for what they are. Something either makes sense or has the potential to be a pain in the ass and/or trouble. For every action, there is a reaction. Being able to anticipate a cluster fuck before it happens is a wonderful thing. It can help you out in almost every situation imaginable. It's called critical thinking. And I'm sick of politicians sucking off every broke ass loser in exchange for appearances and votes.
I have a heart but people like you are always looking for some deep shit that doesn't always exist. If you want to help someone, there are appropriate agencies to do it at. The Shakesphere district is not one of them.
Now take your Officer Lucy Bates ass and volunteer somewhere if it will make you feel more compassionate.
"Lighten up Francis.
3/12/2008 05:02:00 PM"
Fuck you, asshole.
3/13/2008 11:20:00 AM
Hey, don't talk to my boyfriend like that!
Love-
Grace
Like I said Mr./Mrs. Salty, maybe you should reflect on why you chose this profession, you are the one without a clue. Too busy processing your one bagger arrest in "your" police station to deal with a homeless person. Worried he needs to be searched because he is in the station? You will be burnt out in no time. I think you spent too much time watching those goofy you make the call videos in the academy. "Just another bleeding heart bulshit idea"? To give someone who needs it a little help, which could be as easy as calling Human Services or asking for an ambulance? No you are too busy doing "real" police work to be bothered. Go get your 1811 pinch and go brag how good a copper you are in the tavern afterwards. You have a lot to learn.
3/13/2008 07:31:00 PM
And by the way, THAT sounds a little personal. Is that what you think about your fellow officers? Because between your worrying about bums and taking other officer's inventory I have to wonder how focused you can be on your job.
Like I said Mr./Mrs. Salty, maybe you should reflect on why you chose this profession, you are the one without a clue. Too busy processing your one bagger arrest in "your" police station to deal with a homeless person. Worried he needs to be searched because he is in the station? You will be burnt out in no time. I think you spent too much time watching those goofy you make the call videos in the academy. "Just another bleeding heart bulshit idea"? To give someone who needs it a little help, which could be as easy as calling Human Services or asking for an ambulance? No you are too busy doing "real" police work to be bothered. Go get your 1811 pinch and go brag how good a copper you are in the tavern afterwards. You have a lot to learn.
About fifteen years ago a homeless person that spent his nights sleeping in the 24th District station at night, which was verified after interviewing the desk crew in 24. Walked up to citizen and for no reason put a round into this gentelmans head. He
was apprehended about two blocks away from the homicide getting on the El across from the 14th District station. When arrested he was found in possession of two handguns, he proudly stated that he has had these weapons for a lenghty time and ALWAYS had them with him when he slept in 24th District station.
And by the way, THAT sounds a little personal. Is that what you think about your fellow officers?
No, thats what I think of you and your opinion of police work , not my fellow officers.
Because between your worrying about bums and taking other officer's inventory I have to wonder how focused you can be on your job.
3/13/2008 11:05:00 PM
Why don't you make a coherent statement so I can comment on it?
About fifteen years ago a homeless person that spent his nights sleeping in the 24th District station at night, which was verified after interviewing the desk crew in 24. Walked up to citizen and for no reason put a round into this gentelmans head. He
was apprehended about two blocks away from the homicide getting on the El across from the 14th District station. When arrested he was found in possession of two handguns, he proudly stated that he has had these weapons for a lenghty time and ALWAYS had them with him when he slept in 24th District station.
3/14/2008 11:34:00 AM
Thank you. I rest my case.
Why don't you make a coherent statement so I can comment on it?
3/14/2008 07:17:00 PM
Oh, I'm so sorry, you must be even younger than I thought. When you take someone's inventory, you're watching what they are doing instead of taking care of your own shit.
It's an 80's term.
Furthermore, I don't know what all police officers do, baggers, 1811 pinches etc. that you mentioned and denigrated. But whatever they do, I certainly appreciate. Especially reading this blog and hearing all the bullshit they have to go through.
Have you ever been exposed to TB? The fact that you would worry about the welfare of a bum rather than realizing that a bum could jeopardize the safety of an officer or citizen (as was stated in the previous post) is disturbing. Total lack of common sense.
I feel sorry for the poor bastard that has to ride with you.
I got your coherent, right here.
I feel sorry for the poor bastard that has to ride with you.
3/14/2008 08:06:00 PM
Don't feel sorry for the poor bastard, he went in to the watch commander and asked not to work with you anymore...
About fifteen years ago a homeless person that spent his nights sleeping in the 24th District station at night, which was verified after interviewing the desk crew in 24. Walked up to citizen and for no reason put a round into this gentelmans head. He
was apprehended about two blocks away from the homicide getting on the El across from the 14th District station. When arrested he was found in possession of two handguns, he proudly stated that he has had these weapons for a lenghty time and ALWAYS had them with him when he slept in 24th District station.
3/14/2008 11:34:00 AM
Not a police office, a taxpayer. And letting bums sleep it off in a police station is just another stupid idea by stupid politicians. Since when is the police station the Dept. of Human Services? You take someone in, you're responsible for them. Are they searched before they come in?
Nowhere in any of my posts did I say homeless people should be allowed to sleep in the station. Nobody should be allowed to linger in the station. I agree you can't have people sacked out on the station floor. If they do come into the station they should be directed to a place other than the station for shelter, or if in need of medical attention CFD should be called. But they should be helped. Some people here have a reading comprehension problem.
Oh, I'm so sorry, you must be even younger than I thought. When you take someone's inventory, you're watching what they are doing instead of taking care of your own shit.
And you must be a merit Sgt. if you can't tell your desk crew to see what the homeless person needs while you approve an inventory. delegate your authority and tell the desk crew to see what the homeless
does this mean that we have to put coroners seals on doors at 014. poor poopy pants piss bum. the baloney must have killed him.
3/12/2008 12:43:00 AM
I hope that you aren't a police officer, if you are, you ought to reflect on why you became one. In the final moments of that man's life on earth, he came to us because he probably felt safe, thought he might get fed, or was just too f'ed up to deal with the outside world. I know we all see terrible things out there every time we walk out of those station doors. And we sometimes try to deal with them by injecting humor into the situation as a coping mechanism, but there is no need to make a comment like that. That man may have been homeless, unemployed, and without a family, or had a family that just didn't give a care. Thats one of the reasons we are there...
3/12/2008 10:27:00 AM
That is what you said. Sounds a little sanctamonious to me and since you were fishing for it let me just say that I will sleep better tonight knowing that "that's why you're there." (rmfe)
And you must be a merit Sgt. if you can't tell your desk crew to see what the homeless person needs while you approve an inventory. delegate your authority and tell the desk crew to see what the homeless
3/15/2008 08:04:00 PM
"Approving an inventory"?
Stupid #2. Get with the program will you?
"Approving an inventory"?
Stupid #2. Get with the program will you?
3/16/2008 04:05:00 PM
sober up before you reply
Stupid #2. Get with the program will you?
like i said, merit.
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