Trial Continues
"He was a drug dealer," Sgt. Godfrey "Tom" Cronin testified in a matter-of-fact tone.
Cronin said investigators found stashes of marijuana and cocaine, machines for sealing large plastic bags and tubs of a dietary supplement often used to mix with cocaine for sale on the street. They also found walkie-talkies, police scanners and a makeshift dog kennel in a downstairs basement where Cooper allegedly kept two Rottweilers for protection, according to trial testimony.
In a dresser drawer in the master bedroom, police found a breadbox stuffed with thousands of dollars, according to testimony. There were also keys that led to two safe-deposit boxes with more than $250,000 in $50 and $100 bills, the court was told.
And a prayer vigil outside:
- Earlier Tuesday, hundreds of Chicago police officers gathered outside the Cook County Criminal Courts Building for a prayer vigil as Taylor's family listened to gruesome testimony about the officer's wounds. With dozens of police squad cars lining California Avenue, the Rev. Dan Brandt of the police chaplain's unit asked officers to pray that justice is done.
Amen.
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posted by SCC at 12:09 AM
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The word allegedly , blows my cork!
"...Tuesday, hundreds of Chicago police officers gathered outside the Cook County Criminal Courts Building for a prayer vigil ..."
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Enjoy it while you can.
Now that Rahm has increased his powers to deputize anyone he desires the next time you try to pull a stunt like this hizzhonor is likely to declare it all an illegal assembly, demand your parade permit and when you can't show one he'll fine you two grand a pop and call it "respecting the laws"
That's how it works for the citizens don't ya know.
We all know the motive has nothing to do about law and order. It's about repressing free speech and revenue generations and I'm surprised the mayor let you get away with it given the cities financial situation.
I'm just sayin'
It's all pretty sad nonetheless.
I mean that we demonize the drugs like we used to demonize alcohol and people lose their lives over it.
To think that in a few short months or perhaps years we're likely to legalize all this krap because we don't have the money to keep the people in prison and that makes it even more senseless doesn't it?
R.I.P.
OT: Trib reporting three shitheads arrested in 016 in the 5800 block of N. Oconto during a home invasion 1930 hrs Monday night. Mutts were kicking in a back door of the residence to commit a burglary. Responding officers arrived at in progress call and arrested them. That's Norwood Park ladies and the offenders are from the 5100 block of W. Crystal and west suburban Berkeley/Bellwood. The audacity of some people. It's here.
I mean that we demonize the drugs like we used to demonize alcohol and people lose their lives over it.
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Go OCCUPY another web-site....please.
Thanks to all that showed up on behalf of those that could not.
Thank You, Fr. Dan.
I would like to commend these find officers. They did not abandoned their friend,and fellow police officer. It's sad that Justice, has to rest on a Prayer.
Every law-abiding citizen of Chicago should also join the Rev. Dan Brandt in his prayers for justice for Officer Taylor. And for the conviction and harshest possible sentence for his cold-blooded murderer.
We all miss you Nate
RIP brother to bad the weak governors dropped the death penalty in this #1 corrupt state! When I go to court which is rarely anymore to see the judges who have no clue deciding peoples fate makes me sick corruption 101!
To think that in a few short months or perhaps years we're likely to legalize all this krap because we don't have the money to keep the people in prison and that makes it even more senseless doesn't it?
Hey, Occupy Protestor. Stay off our blog. Shameful that you would use the death of an officer to spread your propaganda.
Check out CBSlocal.com. Short piece about a comment found on the police blog concerning the use of tape to conceal your nametag. Useless fucking media, all the other shit about City Hall corruption, clout in the Command Staff of the CPD and the public being put at risk by downsizing the CPD doesn't cause a blip on your radar. The under reporting of homicides that you can learn about here while you troll for a column and this is the best you got? You media are just as culpable as the mutts committing the crime on the street. Your hands have blood on them too. Sleep tight bitches and remember, God is watching. There will come a reckoning.
Tommy has ultimate credabilty in my book.
Good blue shirt when I worked with him.
Heck if he said Rahm and amabo were great politicians I'd vote for them,
Off topic, might be worth it's own post. You may have missed it but a FOURTH major City of Chicago department is now to be headed by and outsider.
From the Sun-Times
"Analysis: Why Chicago Library Commissioner had to go"
"As Chicago’s library commissioner, Mary Dempsey presided over the construction of dozens of new libraries in Chicago under Mayor Richard M. Daley. But she met her match in Mayor Rahm Emanuel and will be replaced by Brian Bannon, a San Francisco library official. Dempsey was unwilling to preside over the dismantling of a library system she helped build. "
That makes, Police, Public Schools, Public Housing and now Public Libraries now handled by outsiders. Seems the Rahm just can't abide by people who won't cut the throats of Chicago working citizens to further his own aims so he brings in an outside Hatchetman or woman who will do the dirty work.
If he tries to do that with the Fire Department I think they will rise up and tell him HELL NO!
amen
Off Topic but important,
LOOK INSTANT POLICE, JUST ADD MONEY
Where is that $54 Million the Justice Department provided to deal with the upcoming disaster?
Some time ago it was thought that Rahmster would hire a bunch of Chicago Police just before the G8/NATO fiasco just to lay them off right afterwards.
On the CLTV News today it was announce that the Chicago Crime Commission will hire Iraq-Iran War Vets at $20-30 an hour for crowd control.
Will they get the new turtle gear free of charge and keep it?
Will they get provided for it injured, sued or killed?
Will they be between us and the OFFENDERS? (Protesters are one thing and get protected; people with firebombs, slingshots, shitbags, rocks and so on are CRIMINALS/OFFENDERS.)
This reminds me of a Sherriff Richard Elrod's Posse thing in the late for '60s, Weathermen Days of Rage that was a fiasco. Everyone knows we need the help and I suppose this would be better with recent military veterans. I'd hate to call anyone who served our country scabs but that what Rahm is making them. If they are currently unemployed and serve in this capacity they should demand permanent employment in the CPD and become members of FOP.
TO: 1/25/2012 12:47:00 AM
HUH? WHAT? Hizzhonor will deputize anyone he desires? Pared permits? Enjoy it while you can???
Quit smoking your crack and get off the blog!
Great support officers!!! lord forbid that asshole Jesse Jackson comes out to one of these and supports a fallen officer...oh yeah sorry hes only there for drug dealers, gang bangers and all shitheads whom are anti police...RIP officer!
OT: Trib reporting three shitheads arrested in 016 in the 5800 block of N. Oconto during a home invasion 1930 hrs Monday night. Mutts were kicking in a back door of the residence to commit a burglary. Responding officers arrived at in progress call and arrested them. That's Norwood Park ladies and the offenders are from the 5100 block of W. Crystal and west suburban Berkeley/Bellwood. The audacity of some people. It's here.
Expect more. The New alder woman has opened the Section 8 flood gates in the 41st ward. Trying to shore up her narrow victory.
OT: North Carolina Death Row Inmate Writes Letter About Life of 'Leisure'
"Is the public aware that I am a gentleman of leisure, watching color TV in the A.C., reading, taking naps at will, eating three well balanced hot meals a day," Hembree asked in the letter. "I'm housed in a building that connects to the new 55 million dollar hospital with round the clock free medical care 24/7."
He also asks if the public knows that the chances of his "lawful murder" taking place in the next 20 years, if ever, are "very slim."
"I laugh at you self righteous clowns and I spit in the face of your so called justice system. The state of North Carolina has sentenced me to death but it's not real," he wrote.
"I am a man who is ready to except [sic] his unjustful punishment and face God almighty with a clean conscience unlike you cowards and your cowardly system," Hembree wrote. "Kill me if you can suckers. Ha! Ha! Ha!"
http://news.yahoo.com/north-carolina-death-row-inmate-writes-letter-life-152637993--abc-news.html
At least the death penalty is an option in North Carolina. Illinois screwed that up, too.
Would everyone please wear duct tape over their mouthes tomorrow in court?!
Why? I don't know. Just do it. Its an answer to the previous jag who fudged around enough to get a post on our blog.
Thank you brothers/sisters!!!
And he still had a LINK card.....It is in the evidence.
That program needs to go.
Ive known Tom Cronin when he first became a cop. He did an outstanding job on the witness stand.
An ASA
Expect more. The New alder woman has opened the Section 8 flood gates in the 41st ward. Trying to shore up her narrow victory.
1/25/2012 06:26:00 PM
Explain it or we just assume it's bull, spread by the loser in the election.
The Oconto home invasion was supposed to be dope dealers. Let us know if that's incorrect too.
With all the coppers in 016, a home invasion will probably get you killed quick.
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