More Towing Indictments?
The scandal that won't die, always popping up when someone needs to paint the CPD in a bad light:
- Two veteran Chicago police officers were indicted on separate charges
that each extorted payoffs from a tow truck driver in return for
steering business to him.
The two [...] who were both assigned to the South Chicago police district – were snared in an undercover FBI probe code-named Operation Tow Scam in which seven other additional officers already have been convicted.
So they're up to nine now, with seven already convicted? This seems to be headed into SOS-type territory with a higher percentage of convictions already.
Labels: scandals
posted by SCC at 12:01 AM
50 Comments:
We only hope that they come down on the city auto pound operator and the dept of revenue if they really want to see some tow scams.
why did it take 5 years for them to finally unseal the indictment--- you knew these guys were dirty 5 years ago but just now decided to do something about it--- how about the 2 casanovas in 023 who were on the radar for a long time--- the longer you wait the more damage they do to everyone....
This should have been named 'Operation Slow Scam.' Now that 5 years have passed, and the investigation probably started 2 years prior, one can only imagine how many other 'troubles' their 'Tow Truck Driver's have gotten into. Or were they protected by the 'G' until after the prosecution. Anything to burn a copper, right! Oh, wait. I bet this indictment is to get ahead of the tow truck driver being convicted in another case so he can say he's not convicted of anything when he testilies. But then, I'm just guessing at the subtleties of the Federal 'Wild West' rules they scam by.
More to come in 011, 014 & 025 says my source that is this/close to the investigation. Seems some knuckleheads will never learn.
Any copper that is stupid enough to do this shit deserves whatever they get.
Fuck em
Isn't there a statute of limitations on theft or whatever they're being charged with?
Or are idiots out there STILL taking money????
Can they just end this already. All the players have been identified but the feds are just dragging there heels with indictments. The people have been stripped for years.
Too much high school, not enough college.
Everyone thinks they are slicker than the last guy and they're not gonna get caught. Dipshits.
"The two [...] who were both assigned to the South Chicago police district – were snared in an undercover FBI probe code-named Operation Tow Scam..."
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The Feds couldn't come up with a snazzier name than "Operation Tow Scam"?
"Operation We're Not Allowed To Go After The Big Fish In Chicago Government" or "Operation Make The CPD Look Bad At Contract Time" or "Operation Orchestrated Distraction From Election" all have a better ring to them.
Fuck the Feds.
Why are folks sacrificing their freedom and pension for pennies? It seems unbelievably shortsighted, when I read this over and over and over...
I still cannot believe how stupid we are, I routinely hear P.O.'s ask over the zone if a tow truck is monitoring can they come to such and such location.
Really wake up they are not our friends and should not be trusted, is it worth your pension or freedom.
And one other thing how come these asses are given a play, write them for every litle thing such as tinted windows, no garbage can and broom on the truck, etc. I for one am amazed at how they drive through intersections with their lights on while they endanger other people just so they can get to the accident first. For the most part they are just a bunch of gang bangers who sell dope out of the trucks as well. If someone in the 024th district was to check the tow drivers who sit in the lot at Pratt and Western they might realize they are holding rocks and powder coke right in the truck. Run the backgrounds on a few of them you might be surprised.
Dismantle the tow trucks! Ban the drivers!
Wait for the Rush Street indictments...they're coming soon and it's more than 1
Good riddance. This is what you get when you lower the standards and give a "test" that a 5th grader (suburban) could ace. Oh yeah but now it's a "lottery" system, wink wink. What a joke.
there was a rumor this all stems from some dirty hegwisch guy wearing a wire to save his own ass
Sometimes, bad things happen to good people.
These retards were sitting on a pot of gold and did not realize it. Aside from the fact that this is a decent job (e.g. tuition reimbursement), they are now pretty close to unemployable. But yea people are going to say that (1) they were the real police, (2) they did nothing wrong, (3) they were set up, (4) the race card was used, and (5) big changes are coming this Friday.
Frank why would you do this to your wonderful family! Shame on you! You were never really one of US!! Signed: the REAL POLICE.
O/t but take a look at the shit comin down at DES PLAINES PD
SCC and visitors, a question from someone not an officer:
Why can't we just have "official police garages" as they do in LA? LA instituted this probably 50 years ago to take away any opportunity for corruption and to discourage "wildcat" towers. The garage applies each year for an OPG franchise covering a part of the city. City collects a franchise or license fee. City steers all tows in those areas to the designated OPG and no other garages can receive that business. Why would that be so difficult here?
hmm cause obama,quinn,rahm and the aldermans are so ethical..ya the whole cook county board.
im sure chicago has the highest amount of voter fraud, like when the election judges cast votes of people that dont show up to vote.
On Zone 1 I heard an idiot female sergeant, 1620, if I recall, make an announcement to "any tow trucks monitoring the zone to help out an accident victim" just last week. Obviously she's too fucking clueless, despite one of her charges is already indicted. And no lieutenant was available to admonish this fucking goof. Keep it up gang. The C-Notes, MLD'S, and other all rely on your complicity in their towing companies.
The Feds couldn't come up with a snazzier name than "Operation Tow Scam"?
"Operation We're Not Allowed To Go After The Big Fish In Chicago Government" or "Operation Make The CPD Look Bad At Contract Time" or "Operation Orchestrated Distraction From Election" all have a better ring to them.
Fuck the Feds.
10/27/2012 07:43:00 AM
Operation Toe Cheese?
well what they should do is check into mayo. why commit petty crimes for chump change? but thats how things go, first its little things then on to bigger. this isnt the best job in the world, but go look for another.
If they Disband the 004th Dist I'm going to 18. But anyhow there in a lot of trouble.
OT, but does anyone know about the arrest of Zuniga? A greedy, scamming snake from 014. Something about faking permits? He should have been launched double digit years ago!!!!!
Yeah, what about the women involved are they going to let them just walk away?
Feds are puppets for the crooked politicians.
the hegewisch guy thing is true. there r still more 004 dist guys on the catch or at least at call back waiting for the indictment. onlt thing is that the tow guy from 004 is a bullshit convicted felon. 2x
That's why they call them punks!
Because they ain't too bright?
Anonymous said...
On Zone 1 I heard an idiot female sergeant, 1620, if I recall, make an announcement to "any tow trucks monitoring the zone to help out an accident victim" just last week. Obviously she's too fucking clueless, despite one of her charges is already indicted. And no lieutenant was available to admonish this fucking goof. Keep it up gang. The C-Notes, MLD'S, and other all rely on your complicity in their towing companies.
10/27/2012 06:58:00 PM
Easy moron. Stay in your hole and sleep away. Most working police have put a call over the radio for any tow truck listening. First it helps open traffic up and second it helps the person involved in the accident. The tow idiots were doing this hundreds of times and they were documented.
Your gang knowledge must truly be voluminous. My grandfather arrested a C-Note, Sam Giancanna. Why don't you go after the Jousters and Gaylords.
Anonymous said...
O/t but take a look at the shit comin down at DES PLAINES PD
10/27/2012 04:03:00 PM
Do tell. I was thinking it would take the heat off of CPD, but you know the media will be saying "Police in Chicago", or Chicago are police, blah, blah, blah. The media will associate Des Plaines w/CPD in a BIG way, I guarantee it.
What's coming BTW???
SCC and visitors, a question from someone not an officer:
Why can't we just have "official police garages" as they do in LA? LA instituted this probably 50 years ago to take away any opportunity for corruption and to discourage "wildcat" towers. The garage applies each year for an OPG franchise covering a part of the city. City collects a franchise or license fee. City steers all tows in those areas to the designated OPG and no other garages can receive that business. Why would that be so difficult here?
10/27/2012 04:20:00 PM
As someone who is stuck dealing with tow trucks, I think that is a GREAT idea. Really, truly, it would be great. However, this is a Chicago, and the powers that be would find a way to make it corrupt--by hiting outside contractors, or whatever. And every single 'tow truck driver' (well, maybe 1-3 exceptions), every one is a gang-banging thug. And I don't mean some lightweight thugs, these are serious, thug, get in your face, shoot you in a heartbeat gang bangers.
I think the city is having some kind of contest for ideas that could save the city money, or something. You should look into it--you might have a shot at it!
>>>Anonymous said...
im sure chicago has the highest amount of voter fraud, like when the election judges cast votes of people that dont show up to vote.
10/27/2012 04:30:00 PM<<<
That's why Rahm knows that CA49 will pass, at least in Chicago. It's not who votes, it is who counts the votes.
I heard that CA49 is buried in the clutter of the ballot. Take time and look for it and vote NO.
If a citizen really needs a tow, tell them to call the American Automobile Association at 1-800-AAA-HELP. Even if they are not a member, if they can pay with cash or a credit card they will send them somebody.
Anonymous said...
On Zone 1 I heard an idiot female sergeant, 1620, if I recall, make an announcement to "any tow trucks monitoring the zone to help out an accident victim" just last week. Obviously she's too fucking clueless, despite one of her charges is already indicted. And no lieutenant was available to admonish this fucking goof. Keep it up gang. The C-Notes, MLD'S, and other all rely on your complicity in their towing companies.
10/27/2012 06:58:00 PM
why I agree that should not be an accepted practice ... that does not mean it is a bad idea. It is easier to get a private tow to help relocate than a city one. Insurance pays the claim and you do not have two cars down for traffic control until the city tow shows up.
And then there's sgt w at the airport!
rush street , michigan avenue always took care of coppers assigned , never an arrest .
>>>Anonymous said...
If a citizen really needs a tow, tell them to call the American Automobile Association at 1-800-AAA-HELP. Even if they are not a member, if they can pay with cash or a credit card they will send them somebody.
10/28/2012 09:06:00 A<<<
P.S. To This Post
I've carried an AAA card almost as long as I have carried a CPD Star and I wouldn't leave home without either one of them.
I have the deluxe plan which covers my motorcycle and longer towing distances and other trip emergencies. Well worth it, one tow and it pays for itself.
Do not get gasoline company or department store motor club cards. Many do not have coverage in some areas and some will not tow accidents, only breakdowns. AAA is the best.
Stay Safe, AAA has a discount for Law Enforcement Personnel, just ask for it.
We all know if we are smart that they are all x cons driving tow trucks,can't be trusted and can be arrested for soliciting tows at accident,we arrest them in our district!
we waist alot of time with court and judges and city money to drag out such things .
the system is diffucult for people that are or were in jail,they get put into the position to go right back as they get bullied ,and get controlled by people ,to make a living .the system needs to change .to help them return to society and make a living as we have enough people on welfare.
On Zone 1 I heard an idiot female sergeant, 1620, if I recall, make an announcement to "any tow trucks monitoring the zone to help out an accident victim" just last week. Obviously she's too fucking clueless, despite one of her charges is already indicted. And no lieutenant was available to admonish this fucking goof. Keep it up gang. The C-Notes, MLD'S, and other all rely on your complicity in their towing companies.
sorry goof.. but on this one im gonna have to agree with the sgt. I could care less about your 016 drama because I work and live a good 45 min away... but, if you knew your job the way that sgt did that is the preferred way by the law dept and of the cpd. There is absolutly no problem saying that over the air because most if not all tow companies monitor the radio to listen for accident. When the tow trucks get there they can figure out with the owner who will get the business. What you shouldnt do it personally use your cell phone or any phone to call a specific tow company... You seem like your the one who needs to know how to do your job... at least she is doing it the proper way.. especially if you need to get a car out of an intersection quickly.. dont pretend like you know it all.. when you do that it makes you look like a complete tool
That's why Rahm knows that CA49 will pass, at least in Chicago. It's not who votes, it is who counts the votes.
I heard that CA49 is buried in the clutter of the ballot. Take time and look for it and vote NO.
10/28/2012 08:58:00
Its the first thing you vote on, before the candidates names are even shown. However, for people who haven't taken the time or had the advantage of being forewarned, they wont know what it is. It doesn't say CA49. I voted NO!
As long as no cash is being exchanged between the cop asking for a relo and the tow driver, and he has his ilcc numbers and properly informs the accident victim of how much the tow will be, theres not a problem. These guys help us out. there are good guys out there, and there are shitheads in these trucks. Theres a few good guys in 016 that i can say are reputable. as long as you tell the crash victims they are private, and not with the city or yourself..carry on. do your report, onto the next job.
There's good and bad in everything, but when someone has a lot of "toys" a red flag goes up.
Your gang knowledge must truly be voluminous. My grandfather arrested a C-Note, Sam Giancanna.
Easy Big Boy. If your Gramps arrested a C-Note rest assured it wasnt Giancanna. He was a 42.
>>>Anonymous said...
Your gang knowledge must truly be voluminous. My grandfather arrested a C-Note, Sam Giancanna.
Easy Big Boy. If your Gramps arrested a C-Note rest assured it wasnt Giancanna. He was a 42.
10/30/2012 03:40:00 PM<<<
Maybe it was a Sam Giancanna, but not THE Sam Giancanna. We once had Al Capone in the Old 15th District Lockup, no relation.
As a kid we used to try to find famous names listed in phone books.
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