Chalkie Waxes Poetic
A 31-year-old man died this morning after he was shot during a struggle over guns as he tried to sell one of the weapons to another man on the Far South Side, authorities said.
The shooting, in which both men were wounded, happened about 3:15 a.m. at the buyer's apartment in the 10500 block of South Wabash Avenue, according to police.
The shooting apparently came about after the seller went to the other man's apartment to sell a handgun, according to a police summary of the incident. After the seller gave the buyer a revolver, the buyer started paying him.
The seller then took out a second handgun and a struggle began over the guns, according to police. Shots were fired, and the seller was shot in the chest, police said.
The fact is that a million gun laws wouldn't have made a difference to either of these mopes because criminals don't follow the rules. The only people all of Daley's gun laws and restrictions inconvenience are the law abiding citizens who aren't running around shooting each other.
Labels: crime, gun issues
posted by SCC at 12:05 AM
85 Comments:
005 was up for grabs last nite---thurs for fri
How in the hell did Chalkie manage to do his bidding at 105th & Wabash and then find the energy to stop at a gas station, fill his gas can, and then make his way to 008 to ignite an aspiring gang member of the Latino persuasion?
There's simply not enough hours in the day for Chalkie to effectively manage what he does best, let alone find "quality time" to spend with family and friends.
Chalkie should (in my mind) be elevated to deity status, not to mention receive a bump-up in pay to compensate him for going above and beyond what modest and uninspired mortal killers accomplish.
If you're reading this, Chalkie, please know that we love you and that you have our full support.
Speaking of homicides - congratulations Lt. Tony Carothers on your new assignment. And for the dicks in Area Two - don't believe everything you hear, you are getting a quality boss.
Dude shot in fore head in ally of Morse Ave in 024. May have survived..?
Two shot tonite in 017. Troy n Ainslie.
Romeo is bleeding but nobody can tell
And he sings along with the radio
With a bullet in his chest
And he combs back his fenders
And they all agree it's clear
That everything is cool now that Romeo's here...
--Tom Waits
http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics
/t/tom_waits/romeo_is_bleeding.
html
"Chalkie should (in my mind) be elevated to deity status"
Great idea, "St. Chalkie"....patron saint of the whole of society (or homicide detectives) for all the trash he takes out....of course, we will now need St. Chalkie medallions.....
Thanks Chalkie. You're the man.
Anonymous said...
Speaking of homicides - congratulations Lt. Tony Carothers on your new assignment. And for the dicks in Area Two - don't believe everything you hear, you are getting a quality boss.
5/03/2009 01:08:00 AM
Yes triple merit which means he is the best our department has to offer. That commander spot can't be far away. you go boy
Speaking of homicides - congratulations Lt. Tony Carothers on your new assignment. And for the dicks in Area Two - don't believe everything you hear, you are getting a quality boss.
5/03/2009 01:08:00 AM
Thanks for helping my brother out Jody, I promise I will play nice now. Isaac
This is why they have to ban private sales. One should have to do the sale through a licensed gun store or dealer.
if we had concealed carry in illinois the rest of us could protect ourselves from these clowns
anyone know the amount of homicides this year compared to last?
May 3, 2009
BY FRANK MAIN Crime Reporter fmain@suntimes.com
Mayor Daley handed high school diplomas to nearly 30 ex-convicts Saturday, then vowed to put more former inmates in city jobs as the economy improves.
Daley -- the keynote speaker at St. Leonard's Adult High School graduation -- also said he hopes to find the money to expand the school.
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Daley already has loads of felons in City jobs, he doesn't have to go looking for more.
Still, it's good to know Robert Sorich will have employment when he gets out of prison.
Could not make it to St. Jude--broken leg.
Watching ch 7 news at 0800--started w/coverage of MS walk complete w/aerial shots.
0830 still nothing about St. Jude. Covered Polish parade yesterday--did just have a blurb about the CPD Memorial run yesterday--
Speaking of homicides - congratulations Lt. Tony Carothers on your new assignment. And for the dicks in Area Two - don't believe everything you hear, you are getting a quality boss.
i agree. don't let the last name fool you.
This being Daley's Chicago, we're sure that both seller and buyer were in possession of valid FOID cards, the weapon was properly registered and both parties complied with instant background checks and the like.
Don't worry, I'm sure that the idiot/merit Sgt. KJ from CAGE and his useless misdeameanor seeking minions will check it out. Or they will do another FOID mission where they go and expect other teams to put there necks on the line to help them violate peoples civil rights in hopes of getting grandpa's musket.
Do your own dirty work and stop dragging other teams into your bullshit and opening them up to liability asshole!
First rule of gun running - Don't get shot with your own product...
Oh,it helps not to be stupid as well
Anybody consider making Chaukie dash board figures?
Just don't make them with a magnet base.
No metal in my new Honda Accord I guess, baby Jesus almost flew out the passenger window on a quick turn into the Dunkin.
Got him a chocolate cake, all is forgiven...
OT --- Chicago Breaking News
TEEN BOY'S BODY FOUND BURNED IN GANGWAY
May 3, 2009 5:55 AM
A teenage boy was found dead, apparently of burns, Saturday afternoon in a gangway on the Southwest Side, authorities said.
Wentworth Area detectives launched a homicide investigation, said News Affairs Officer Laura Kubiak.
http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/
2009/05/teens-body-found-burned-in-
gangway.html
OMG ! If this is the direction that gang warfare is taking, we're in for one hellacious summer. Not just murder, but torture and total annihilation... watch for the retaliations! Stay safe --- wait for your back-up.
there was a 3 for 1 in 008 last night
OFF TOPIC,.............Beautiful day for a parade, but seemed short. Didnt see T.V. Media or did i just not notice?
One confirmed dead in 017th District last night and one was still in Intensive care unit when the 01st watch left. This happened at Lawrence and Troy 0015 hours. And I heard there was also a shooting in 024th district at about the same time.
Pussy ass Latin "Queens" are mourning the death of one high ranking POS..
Can't wait 'till the weather hits above 70 degrees at night. This summer will be fun and busy time for Chalkie..
Speaking of homicides - congratulations Lt. Tony Carothers on your new assignment. And for the dicks in Area Two - don't believe everything you hear, you are getting a quality boss.
yours truly;
Lt. tony carothers
Two shot dead in 017.Gang-related.
It is our understanding that one of the mopes didn't believe the gun was operable and wanted a guarantee. The customer is always right!
Anonymous said...
Speaking of homicides - congratulations Lt. Tony Carothers on your new assignment. And for the dicks in Area Two - don't believe everything you hear, you are getting a quality boss.
5/03/2009 01:08:00 AM
Hey tony will you be going to jail with your clout brother IKE?
(OT) quiz! Why was that 051 C.O. dumped from 002? What did she remove with her racist agemda?
hey mare, from my cold dead hands,over by dere.
1200 hrs. Sunday. Since Friday night at least 7 dead; a duble in 013 this morning. Chalkie's pissed at us.
O.T...
Did anyone happen to see the order on the assigments of the new Lieutenants? Merit pick Mark M.
TO: Unit 153
FROM: Unit 153
WTF??!! I guess being a product of the 19th ward and a loyal soldier to Dugan paid off! At least TRY to make it look legit and send him to a district for a couple months.
POLITICS RULE IN THE CPD!
How in the hell did Chalkie manage to do his bidding at 105th & Wabash and then find the energy to stop at a gas station, fill his gas can, and then make his way to 008 to ignite an aspiring gang member of the Latino persuasion?
5/03/2009 12:56:00 AM
Whoa whoa whoa, 54th and Albany? Uhhh, that's on 009's side squad. You're gonna have gonna have to send it to their zone.
"The seller then took out a second handgun and a struggle began over the guns, according to police. Shots were fired, and the seller was shot in the chest, police said."
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This is what happens when you don'thave an effective complaint department.
Go Chalkie, Go!!!
The shooter actually DID have a valid FOID, good until 2011, as well as, an expired DIGBY Security Co. card. Remember that retired boss?
the warm weather is coming....so are the ''rockne''rollcall speaches....fight fight fight win win win!
15 year old gang member set on fire in a gangway in 008 yesterday. The city is gone and the good people have lost the war because of the asshole at city hall who cared more about catering to these animals to secure his spot and build his empire. These animals have NO concience anymore and wouldn't hesitate to bring harm to the police. Everybody please stay safe this summer and make sure we back each other up on EVERYTHING. The hell with the backlogs, let the higher-ups explain why. Let me repeat myself, "BACK EACH OTHER UP ON EVERYTHING AND THE HELL WITH THE BACKLOGS!!" And to the female ticket queen in 009/1st, when somebody calls a 10-1 it's OK to put down the ticket book and give the traffic violator a pass. The appropriate answer IS NOT, "Other people are going..."
Anonymous westside, inside do-nothing said...
How in the hell did Chalkie manage to do his bidding at 105th & Wabash and then find the energy to stop at a gas station, fill his gas can, and then make his way to 008 to ignite an aspiring gang member of the Latino persuasion?
There's simply not enough hours in the day for Chalkie to effectively manage what he does best, let alone find "quality time" to spend with family and friends.
Chalkie should (in my mind) be elevated to deity status, not to mention receive a bump-up in pay to compensate him for going above and beyond what modest and uninspired mortal killers accomplish.
If you're reading this, Chalkie, please know that we love you and that you have our full support.
5/03/2009 12:56:00 AM
Whoever wrote this is a complete heathen. Fun is fun and funny and funny but, why would anyone want to deify something that stands for killing?
OT went to St Jude this morning some stroke from the traffic unit Diaz was his name was blocking the ramp to enter Soldier Field parking lot. Now I understand he was just doing his job, my question is why did he have to so ignorant. I know he is not gonna get any taller but I can not help that, I imagine he spends his days sandbagging working people on Lake Shore Drive I can not help that either.
Off Topic: Where's the outrage in the madia over Michelle "Imelda" Obama's shoe fetish? $540 sneakers at a time when "hard working Americans in Scranton are losing jobs, homes,etc....yadyadyada....."?
Is this not more insensitive then the phony controversy the scum media jinned up over Sarah Palin's clothes?
I spoke with Chalkie the other day and he thanks you all for the well-wishes and praise. He wanted me to tell you that he's just like everyone else: here to do a job. He did put together a poem - it turns out that SCC was right. Chalkie is a bit of Lord Byron.
BEING CHALKIEChalkie's my name and I'm here to say,
I wander 'round Chicago every single day.
If you're a gang-banger and you can't run,
You better get a car or a fuckin gun.
I visit those whose time has come,
I scoop them up with a little hum.
On all sides of the City I feast,
I'll go north, south, west or east.
If Chalkie had to choose which is best,
He'd have to say he likes those on the west.
The Westside is full of cowards and shit,
I stroll the streets taking animals to the pit.
Most I take are high on weed, drink or smoke,
No one misses them cause their souls are broke.
The southside is nice, in it's own special way,
A little bit of Hell on Earth, some would say.
Da PoPo love me cuz I always do it right,
Whether morning, evening, afternoon or night.
If you see me, it's already too late,
It's time to dance with your final date.
The Mayor ignores me and my retinue,
And secretly hopes my presence continues.
I do my part, without complaining,
And let others do the explaining.
Chalkie loves this City and promises to stay,
Until the Mayor decides that his police he'll pay.
Ok, so they were illegally selling guns. I get that part. But the Darwin award should go to the dumb fuck who decided it was a good ideal to sell a gun while it's fully loaded. HAHAHA!!!!
http://www.suntimes.com/news/24-7/1556265,w-cps-student-found-burned-body-050309.article
I want to start seeing these report cards!
Off Topic RE: St. Jude Sunday.
It was a great day. Beautiful weather, a sea of Blue, but with that aching feeling in the pit of the stomach that comes when I think about friends lost forever. People like all of us, coming to roll call, laughing at dumb shit, eating lunch with us, taking their kids to little league, sitting on the deck having a beer, helping us cuff some jagoff. But no more. Gone, but never forgotten. Ever.
Nate, Joe and Rich. And all of the names on the wall. You are missed. And loved.
Ha Ha...gotta love Darwin!
SCC, I'm a long time reader of your blog. Like you, I've grown weary of mainsteam media and I am publishing a blog.
It's called " Too Many Dummies" http://toomanydummies.blogspot.com/
Pass it on to your readers if you like it.
Thanks.
There is hope! Some young High School students in Wheaton are leading a "Right to Bear Arms" forum at Wheaton City Hall this Tuesday. It i an encouragement to see our leaders of the future stepping up and defending their right to bear arms.
Upcoming gun-rights forum with the theme, “Education is our best defense.” At: Wheaton City Hall council chambers [303 W. Wesley St.], our future student leaders/high school students who are Second Amendment supporters invite Wheaton and neighboring communities to a forum on Tuesday, May 5, 2009, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. “Various students will talk about their future as it relates to the right to bear arms, as well as why they are actively involved in training and education as it relates to the Second Amendment.
Their featured speaker of the evening is Dr. Paula Bratich, Second Amendment Sisters co- coordinator, Illinois Chapter. She will address concerns of women who deserve the opportunity to defend themselves.
Don Castella will update us on conceal and carry efforts in respective counties. “We invite people who would like to ask questions and discuss their supporting or opposing views. We will offer time at the end of the forum for open discussion. This forum is free. This is a clever move by organizers to demonstrate what some local high school students think about gun-control measures. The forum is being held in response to one organized last week by the League of Women Voters and the Illinois Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence. That event, planned primarily for students at Wheaton North High School, prohibited the nearly 200 people who attended to challenge assertions made by presenters about the effectiveness of proposed gun-control measures.
Kid burned on SW side, anyone see that coming? Beat 911 where it takes a car 45 minutes to get there from the district station when 8th dist is only 5 minutes away.
I really feel that the current political administration is more concerned with the decent law abiding "Real Patriotic Americans" having guns, then criminals having guns. I think they know, that We Know what they are up to. They want to disarm us, before they can control us, with their Socialism.
With so many criminals using guns for violence, its easy fro them to use gun control, to take our guns away.
"I Might Be Paronoic,But That Does Not Mean The Are Not After Me"
There should be a law against that so no one would do it.
Double in 017, triple - maybe quadruple - in 013.
Now the honor students can hit, shoot, and start a fire:
http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2009/05/teens-body-found-burned-in-gangway.html
Note to all CPS honor students/aspiring rocket scientists/future brain surgeons: Learn from your elders, such as the homicide victim profiled in this SCC blog post: illegal gun deals done in 005 at 3:00 AM ... bad idea.
OT went to St Jude this morning some stroke from the traffic unit Diaz was his name was blocking the ramp to enter Soldier Field parking lot. Now I understand he was just doing his job, my question is why did he have to so ignorant. I know he is not gonna get any taller but I can not help that, I imagine he spends his days sandbagging working people on Lake Shore Drive I can not help that either.
5/03/2009 01:48:00 PM
HA HA HA HA
When will Pfleger and Jackson march in protest around that gun store/ apartment building?
"Whoever wrote this is a complete heathen. Fun is fun and funny and funny but, why would anyone want to deify something that stands for killing?
5/03/2009 01:43:00 PM"
Do you really think that anything, and I mean anything, that is born, doesn't die?
"This is why they have to ban private sales. One should have to do the sale through a licensed gun store or dealer.
5/03/2009 07:29:00 AM"
Ah yes, another moron contributes her 2 cents worth.
O.T...
Did anyone happen to see the order on the assigments of the new Lieutenants? Merit pick Mark M.
TO: Unit 153
FROM: Unit 153
WTF??!! I guess being a product of the 19th ward and a loyal soldier to Dugan paid off! At least TRY to make it look legit and send him to a district for a couple months.
POLITICS RULE IN THE CPD!
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Marinovich was already doing a Lt's job as swat cooridinator.
He has all of the training needed to do that job. It only makes sense , a rare thing on the CPD
5/03/2009 12:56:00 AM
Whoever wrote this is a complete heathen. Fun is fun and funny and funny but, why would anyone want to deify something that stands for killing?
5/03/2009 01:43:00 PM
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You obviously miss the "sarcasm and silliness" part of this thing we call SCC. Good Lord, I hope you're not a detective.
Harry Osterman's bill would have taken care of just this type of problem.
All firearms sales would have to go thru a FFL.
This seller would definately have followed the rules.
"H" U R so smart
Those darn republicans blocked it though
The party of "no"
Where's the outrage in the madia over Michelle "Imelda" Obama's shoe fetish?
5/03/2009 01:53:00 PM
put up the link so we can all be outraged.
without it, there IS NO STORY, or is it a lie?
http://www.nbcchicago.com/station/features/Good-Question.html
Ask some questions!
Chalkie made his round already in 1422's beat with two future politician (Alderman) shitheads dead, after tomorrow the BEAT is going to be LEVEL 2, according to one of the Commander’s (puppet). I’m very sure is just a showdown for a week, after that, the Numskull’s will be laughing ,shooting and killing each other again and again!
Anonymous said...
This is why they have to ban private sales. One should have to do the sale through a licensed gun store or dealer.
5/03/2009 07:29:00 AM
If this isn't sarcasm, you sir or madam are one of the BIGGEST ASSHATS in recent memory. If it was sarcasm I'll SDASTFU.
This being Daley's Chicago, we're sure that both seller and buyer were in possession of valid FOID cards, the weapon was properly registered and both parties complied with instant background checks and the like.
Don't worry, I'm sure that the idiot/merit Sgt. KJ from CAGE and his useless misdeameanor seeking minions will check it out. Or they will do another FOID mission where they go and expect other teams to put there necks on the line to help them violate peoples civil rights in hopes of getting grandpa's musket.
Do your own dirty work and stop dragging other teams into your bullshit and opening them up to liability asshole!
CAGE officers hate doing the missions and think they are BS also. Gold Stars think they actually accomplish something. CAGE also makes more felony arrests than misdemeanor ones.
http://www.nbcchicago.com/station/as_seen_on/City_Desk_with_Mayor_Daley__Part_1__Chicago.html
http://www.nbcchicago.com/station/as_seen_on/City_Desk_with_Mayor_Daley__Part_2__Chicago.html
Apparently, the private sector is where the worst corruption is!
Ya know folks.... Reading this blog I've been quite entertained by the tales of Chalkie but now, frankly, I'm scared. Chalkie's seems to be visiting more and more and as an average citizen, that makes me nervous. I don't want to be taking my trash out or getting in my car one night only to have Chalkie pay me a visit. It's only just getting warm out now and it sounds like it's the wild west out there.
Don't worry, I'm sure that the idiot/merit Sgt. KJ from CAGE and his useless misdeameanor seeking minions will check it out. Or they will do another FOID mission where they go and expect other teams to put there necks on the line to help them violate peoples civil rights in hopes of getting grandpa's musket.
Yeah your right KJ is not only a whiner but is also as soft as puppy shit and so is his twin brother who is also a merit hack. Unbelieveable! Both got a bite of the merit apple at nearly the same time and both are as incompetent and ghetto as they come! Truly a waste of a merit spot. Never did anything in Patrol or Narcotics! What a joke!
Here's a shocker: 2320 hours on Sunday night 5/3/09 and NOTHING on either the Sun-Times or Tribune web site on St Jude.
Nothing, not even a small something.
That never happened in my memory and surely never happened when the march drew widespread attention on Michigan Ave.
Shortshanks must be laughing, he never comes anyway, and now, neither do any reporters or photographers.
St Jude is withering away right before our eyes. We are the only ones who care and the only ones who show up. We are right where shortshanks wants us, stuck in a tiny corner on the lakefront where we cannot inconvenience the Michigan Ave crowd on their way to get their Starbucks.
Lt Marinovich (sp) went back to 153 due to the fact that he is the SWAT coordinator for those busy bodies....case closed...
I see dead people....
".....but now, frankly, I'm scared. Chalkie's seems to be visiting more and more and as an average citizen, that makes me nervous. I don't want to be taking my trash out or getting in my car one night only to have Chalkie pay me a visit. It's only just getting warm out now and it sounds like it's the wild west out there.
5/03/2009 10:22:00 PM"
Have you been thinking that everything you read here is just fairy tales?
"Harry Osterman's bill would have taken care of just this type of problem.
All firearms sales would have to go thru a FFL.
This seller would definately have followed the rules.
"H" U R so smart
Those darn republicans blocked it though
The party of "no"
5/03/2009 08:34:00 PM"
Uh huh, and, therefore, every person would, by default, have each and every firearm they purchased registered with the federal government, just like in Hitler's Germany, a bit before confiscations began.
Thank God for that party of 'no'.
I wish I had been investing my money in chalk futures over the years. It must be paying off now like IBM was back in the 60's and 70's ! ! !
Shortshanks must be laughing, he never comes anyway, and now, neither do any reporters or photographers.
5/03/2009 11:23:00 PM
Reporting on St. Jude would create a warm and fuzzy feeling for the police.
Shortshanks can't have that after the police embarrassed him with a no confidence vote on Jody, embarrassed him by marching on city hall and continue to embarrass him by not writing tickets or making arrests!
Anonymous said...
This is why they have to ban private sales. One should have to do the sale through a licensed gun store or dealer.
5/03/2009 07:29:00 AM
Why,its my property and I can do with it as I please.
Anonymous said...
"This is why they have to ban private sales. One should have to do the sale through a licensed gun store or dealer.
5/03/2009 07:29:00 AM
does your jina hurt?
Hey 8:50,
The TRUTH will set you free!
Google these words "Michelle Obama sneakers". You'll come up with 26 stories about it. Problem is, they let it die. Palin's clothes story was relentlessly hammered home for WEEKS. Thats the beef....
However, the photos of these sneakers will fit well in a 2012 campaign ad for the opposition, preferably with a soundtrack of Barack or Biden talking about Scranton, Flint, Saginaw,Chicago,et....
And its only May and 70,,,,Oh Jody help us,with that lucky eye you have.
CAGE officers hate doing the missions and think they are BS also. Gold Stars think they actually accomplish something. CAGE also makes more felony arrests than misdemeanor ones.
Then speak up and voice your opinion on how these are a waste of time. You utilize 50-60 P.O.'s to recover 4 of grandpa's old guns?
What a waste of manpower, money and resources.
And as far as CAGE making more felony arrests you have got to be kidding right? Don't you know that everything is electronic now and verifyable dumbass? Try 10-15% of your arrests are felonies.
And while we are at it, why is CAGE the only team in 193 that works Monday - Friday 9am-2pm? Nice! Everyone else works full time and CAGE just shows up part-time. What NO gun violence on weekends?
Anonymous said...
This is why they have to ban private sales. One should have to do the sale through a licensed gun store or dealer.
5/03/2009 07:29:00 AM
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Oh, yeah, these perps would obey that law......MORON!!!
To the Anonymous Poster who left a comment on 5/03/2009 11:15:00 PM. I normally do not look at this site because it often reminds me of how far we have fallen as being honorable and decent towards each other on this job. There are often times too many personal attacks, race-baiting and sexual bias for my taste. To the blogger who posted these comments, please, allow me clear some things up for you.
First, I have over twenty-three years on this job. Second, I have NEVER received a merit promotion, I passed the test to be a Sergeant after 15 years on the street and in numerous units.I do not walk around around wearing ribbons and telling other people's third -party war stories. I have my own. My character and work record speaks for itself. I have worked for and with some of the finest Police Officers(Men and Women) ever. Some are still around, some are in Command positions and unfortunately, too many others have passed on.
Finally, whatever opinion you have of me or my brother , you can take your issues up with me. I am "old-school". I don't hide on websites and spread salacious lies and innuendo. If you have a problem with me, come see me. Its very easy to find me.
This job has really changed since I came on. We did not attack each other, like this. Sitting at home, alone, venting your frustrations on a keyboard, so no one else can see, what a coward you are. If you REALLY knew what being old-school means, you would take me up on my offer. I will be at 50th and Greenwood (Beat 2123) anytime you feel like talking, man to man, or woman to man. Since this is all anonymous. And this is NOT anonymous.
Yours truly,
Sergeant Kenneth Johnson.
Anonymous said...
Here's a shocker: 2320 hours on Sunday night 5/3/09 and NOTHING on either the Sun-Times or Tribune web site on St Jude.
Nothing, not even a small something.
That never happened in my memory and surely never happened when the march drew widespread attention on Michigan Ave.
Shortshanks must be laughing, he never comes anyway, and now, neither do any reporters or photographers.
St Jude is withering away right before our eyes. We are the only ones who care and the only ones who show up. We are right where shortshanks wants us, stuck in a tiny corner on the lakefront where we cannot inconvenience the Michigan Ave crowd on their way to get their Starbucks.
5/03/2009 11:23:00 PM
Nothing in either paper on Monday morning either. In many years that is a first. I can remember footage of the sea of blue all the way down Michigan Ave. Now ....nothing.
Then speak up and voice your opinion on how these are a waste of time. You utilize 50-60 P.O.'s to recover 4 of grandpa's old guns?
What a waste of manpower, money and resources.
And as far as CAGE making more felony arrests you have got to be kidding right? Don't you know that everything is electronic now and verifyable dumbass? Try 10-15% of your arrests are felonies.
And while we are at it, why is CAGE the only team in 193 that works Monday - Friday 9am-2pm? Nice! Everyone else works full time and CAGE just shows up part-time. What NO gun violence on weekends?
5/04/2009 08:32:00 AM
CAGE works 7am to 3pm. You may want to check the 193 files for arrests and you will see that CAGE felonies are slightly more than 10-15% of the total amount. Tell Peterson and Brown to stop asking for missions in "violence pockets." The guns come from outside those pockets, but you can't tell the gold stars that when they want to reinvent the wheel and solve all crime as we know it. CAGE only used 50-60 officers on one mission, which was a HUGE waste of resources and manpower. We never hear the CAGE team complain when they have to help other teams.
To the Anonymous Poster who left a comment on 5/03/2009 11:15:00 PM. I normally do not look at this site because it often reminds me of how far we have fallen as being honorable and decent towards each other on this job. There are often times too many personal attacks, race-baiting and sexual bias for my taste. To the blogger who posted these comments, please, allow me clear some things up for you.
First, I have over twenty-three years on this job. Second, I have NEVER received a merit promotion, I passed the test to be a Sergeant after 15 years on the street and in numerous units.I do not walk around around wearing ribbons and telling other people's third -party war stories. I have my own. My character and work record speaks for itself. I have worked for and with some of the finest Police Officers(Men and Women) ever. Some are still around, some are in Command positions and unfortunately, too many others have passed on.
Finally, whatever opinion you have of me or my brother , you can take your issues up with me. I am "old-school". I don't hide on websites and spread salacious lies and innuendo. If you have a problem with me, come see me. Its very easy to find me.
This job has really changed since I came on. We did not attack each other, like this. Sitting at home, alone, venting your frustrations on a keyboard, so no one else can see, what a coward you are. If you REALLY knew what being old-school means, you would take me up on my offer. I will be at 50th and Greenwood (Beat 2123) anytime you feel like talking, man to man, or woman to man. Since this is all anonymous. And this is NOT anonymous.
Yours truly,
Sergeant Kenneth Johnson.
5/04/2009 11:03:00 AM
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Very well put! We are our own worst enemies and "old school" will never be with what is being hired and how the department treats us! But very well put Sgt. JOHNSON!
To the Anonymous Poster who left a comment on 5/03/2009 11:15:00 PM.
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Yours truly,
Sergeant Kenneth Johnson.
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Seems like the good Sgt just called him out. We will all await the response. Of which there will be none!
Anonymous said...
This is why they have to ban private sales. One should have to do the sale through a licensed gun store or dealer.
5/03/2009 07:29:00 AM
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Hold your breath, it might pass. Really.
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