24 Years
- Thomas Thompson, who was charged with disarming and attempting to murder two 20th District police officers after they detained him for shoplifting from an Edgewater Walgreen's in 2015, was found guilty and sentenced to 24 years in prison today.
[...] On Valentine's Day 2015, Thomas Thompson, 33, shoplifted vitamins and supplements from the Walgreen's store at Clark and Catalpa (5440 North). 20th District police officers [...] happened to be in the parking lot when he left the store. He was followed outside by the manager on duty, Ray Robinson. Mr. Robinson alerted the officers about what was going on, and they tried to stop him.
Mr. Thompson is a large man, 6-3 and 250 pounds. He fought with the officers and managed to disarm one of them. He fired a shot at them that missed. He then pulled the trigger 2 more times, but the magazine had fallen out of the gun. It did not fire. Witnesses said they heard him say he wanted to kill them, and the Walgreen's security cameras taped the whole thing.
Supposedly, this hunk of shit will serve 85%, or 20.4 years (minus the 2 years in custody so far).
Labels: good news
posted by SCC at 12:05 AM
67 Comments:
Overheard recently that the Manager passed away from Cancer recently? Any truth to that?
Make sure your level 3 safety holsters are in fine working order people.
This is bound to happen again in the near future.
It's always a simple hand waiver or that minor disturbance that could easily turn into a fight for your life.
This is going to be a long hot violent summer.
Detour to turn his life around... he had a bad up bringing in a democrat run shithole society where poleec profiled the man. No justice no peace
Pathetic sentence..... he will be out before today's recruits retire...
glad the P.O.s survived that battle
Thank goodness for the mag disconnect.
Hopefully the POS balloons to over 400lbs and dies in prison.
It's a bittersweet victory; Mr. Robinson, the Walgreens employee who unhesitantly came to the aid of those 20th district officers, passed away from cancer before this case went to trial. An unsung hero if there ever was one.R.I.P.
Thank God the Officers survived but let's also give credit to the manager who joined the fight to assist the Police. Clearly not a pussy scum bag liberal! Could you post the video if it's out there?
Off topic: A Deputy Chief will soon retire to become Chief of a Chicago area campus PD.
That is a long time for the tax payers to have to support him.
Be careful 015 3w. You just got a humdinger of a Sgt there.
He'll be out by Christmas under Illinois sentencing guidelines.
Anytime you have an encounter with any scumbag that risks being thrown in the shithouse for his criminal behavior you risk serious bodily injury or your life. Anybody with time on this job can testify to how quickly things can turn to complete shit in a New York minute. DO NOT take any chances with these assholes.
Hell with the vitamins , Hes going to need a 20 year supply of Vaseline !
Long time citizen reader: SCC, I may be reading you literally but I think you have made a simple mistake saying he will be in jail for 20. something years. If he was charged on state charges, the problem is he is eligible for parole in three years? What about a day of for a day of good behavior? (IDOC policy which seems to be contempt of court to me) I don't know that he will serve the full 20. something. Does he have to serve the full 85% of the net before he is eligible for parole? I don't want to read in 2025 this asshole is arrested again for knocking the teeth out of some woman in the south loop because she would not give her a cigarette.
I don't know, what I read here about these people re offending after serving short sentences and being released is irritating to say the least. They must serve full sentences.
Sentence should be minimum 50 years
Shortly after that incident I was in that Walgreens and thanked Mr. Robinson for his heroic deed. He was pleasant and thanked me back. He was about 5'7 and 120 lbs.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
That is a long time for the tax payers to have to support him.
3/30/2017 03:29:00 AM
Well, we were already supporting him. I'd rather support him in jail then support him out here
Off the topic, but did anyone see This? What a joke... http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/violent-crime-falls-in-2-districts-run-by-the-johnson-brothers/
What took so long???? Case seems pretty cut and dried. Just another example of how our Court system doesn't work.
And just in case you missed it, Kim Foxx revealed her love for rapping and sex:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chicagoinc/ct-kim-foxx-raps-0330-chicago-inc-20170329-story.html
I got on the job back in August, 1994 & bought a SIG SAUER P228. That son of a bitch still fires without the magazine installed. It says " MADE IN WEST GERMANY ".
A better outcome would be this piece of shit dead.
Good news, he will have to serve 85%, or 20 years. Bad news, some liberal scumbag in a position of power will probably let him out within 5 years.
Then he will get shot down and killed by one of the protected classes (masses?) and it will all be the fault of the police.
Damn! I should be a journalist, or a weatherman. Keep my job no matter how often I'm wrong!
Stay safe Officers.
J.J.
Finally, a judge with some balls.
The offender had served as military police and was familiar with the level 3 holsters. Coupled with his size and level of intoxication it was almost a deadly combination.
I was working that night and heard the radio traffic in regards to the incident. In addition to him I recall another they were looking for another subject m/1 that was with him but took off. This convicted m/2 offender served in the military as military police and knew how to disarm a p.o. Just remember dealing with former military...they are trained far more than police. It's P.O.D.(performance on demand) you either kill or be killed or die trying to kill. That switch is not instilled in police like the military. Just watch any youtube video of marines training and look at our piss poor training. Heads up gents and stay safe!
Glad officers are ok. Hope bad guy rots in prison. RIP to the manager who assisted officers. Hope video surfaces to show his bravery and what CPD deals with regularly that the media and politicians desperately cover up.
They're gonna eat these words when the weather warms up. But then again, maybe they'll just play a different angle.
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/violent-crime-falls-in-2-districts-run-by-the-johnson-brothers/
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Make sure your level 3 safety holsters are in fine working order people.
This is bound to happen again in the near future.
It's always a simple hand waiver or that minor disturbance that could easily turn into a fight for your life.
This is going to be a long hot violent summer.
3/30/2017 12:19:00 AM
I would like to disagree with you but you called it exactly a long hot extremely violent summer on tap, President Trump talks a lot about the carnage and blood in Chicago, but nothing has been done,We don't need boatloads of money for rahm and the crew to take we need boots on the ground and some type of federalization where we can charge crimes federally and bypass the crook county corrupt court system,we need federal backing in writing to take control from the city who suppresses police work and bastardizes police every chance they get and then feeds us to the voracious anti-police 24/7 media who cannot wait salivating to destroy any and all police officers, rahm and the wine and cheese set continue to party have people laugh at their stupid jokes, as the blood flows and unabated they crow about how great of a job they do like these 2 front page of suntimes:
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/violent-crime-falls-in-2-districts-run-by-the-johnson-brothers/
They are getting crowned soon in a city hall ceremony like this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRf_A07Elyw
Never go to a holding Offender 99.
Off topic: A Deputy Chief will soon retire to become Chief of a Chicago area campus PD.
3/30/2017 02:18:00 AM
Hold your horses sparky. The DC interviewed yesterday but has not been offered/accepted the job. There is 1 more candidate to be interviewed.
He will be pardon by the next Democrat elect President because we all know the all too familiar story it is not his (off) fault. I have ten more years and counting left in this liberal progressive cesspool shit hole.
With all those coppers i see out there carrying their weapons in those crappy Blackhawk Serpa Holsters I'm surprised that doesn't happen more often. Get rid of those holsters, they're garbage.
Looks like a little bit of Uptown crept into Edgewater.
Thank You Cook County Democratic Liberal Puss Head Judge. ♠
Unfortunately he will be out before his 40th birthday to return to his life of crime and entitlements.
Or do the full stretch since he's of non-colour.
Didn't the PrickWrinkle Cook Co Court release a Walgreens candy bar thief last year because he was of color and though had over 100 priors, felony punishment was deemed too harsh?
Screwballs.
No wonder criminal minded folks flock to Chicago. If not for the welfare then it's for the crime leniency entitlement.
I was in court on another matter when they were showing the Walgreens video in the Jury room to the officers. These officers were in a fight for their lives and extremely lucky to be alive. The shithead would not give up. 24 years should suffice assuming he actually does 85% of it and not get out in 12.
Hey Jackass has us at 27, the first time in a long time we didn't break 30. Keep up the good work.
The manager testified in the trial. He was a little guy, maybe a hundred thirty pounds soaking wet. Another customer in the store also helped to take this guy down. He had been a high school wrestler and remembered what his coach had told him. They were great Witnesses. The manager passed away before sentencing.
To the unpublished Dean supporter:
See Rule #1
More racial nonsense from the Libtard Factory, and yep, the event is on April Fools day...
They compare white violent crime incarceration times with black drug offense incarceration times and even though the black is less, it's still a problem for the "Black Caucus"... *sigh*.
------ here's the email -----------
"March 30, 2017
Dear Friends,
The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation and Cook County Bar Association are hosting a Criminal Justice Symposium at the University of Illinois at Chicago on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at the Student Services Building, 1st Floor Meeting Rooms A/B/C located at 1200 W. Harrison St from 3:00 pm-5:00 pm.
This event is an opportunity to inform the community about the Black Caucus’ agenda is to address the disparities in our criminal justice system, and have dialogue with the community about how they think criminal justice reform policies should be shaped.
According to the NAACP, African Americans now constitute nearly one million of the total 2.3 million incarcerated population. Additionally, African Americans serve virtually as much time in prison for a drug offense (58.7 months) as whites do for a violent offense (61.7 months). We are working with community groups and legislators to discuss and find legislative solutions to such disparities. We are also working with other organizations who might benefit from, or contribute to the symposium through engagement with our panelists and other criminal justice advocates.
Enclosed is an invitation to the symposium. Please post and share with others who may also be interested in attending.
If you are available to attend, please RSVP to Executive Director, Larry Luster at info@ilbcf.org. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Jacqueline Collins
Senator Jacqueline Collins
16th District – Illinois
District Office
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Anonymous Anonymous said...
And just in case you missed it, Kim Foxx revealed her love for rapping and sex:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chicagoinc/ct-kim-foxx-raps-0330-chicago-inc-20170329-story.html
3/30/2017 08:17:00 AM
Violent rap you know whose side she is on and it's not "law and order!"
Breaking CPD News in South Shore. Nadia's Restaurant
Quadruple Homicide at 75th and Coles. No further info at this time.
OT....
Trump will be all over Chicago tomorrow with all the homicides today.
Bring in the feds!!!!!!!!!!! HA!!!!!!!!!!!
The true hero of this incident, Mr. Robinson passed away earlier this month. I was fortunate to attend his funeral and there was a great showing by CPD. The family was truly honored to have so many officers attend. Fortunately he was recognized by the city for his heroism, he literally saved the responding officer's lives. We can only hope there are more Mr. Robinson's out there who would have our back when a job turns to shit.
""With all those coppers i see out there carrying their weapons in those crappy Blackhawk Serpa Holsters I'm surprised that doesn't happen more often. Get rid of those holsters, they're garbage.""
Why did the copper have one? Tho I agree for regular street work you need something sturdier. My pick was a SafariLand SLS.
Memories of Ricky Francis rushing to my head. We dont need another funeral like that one, keep yer gear up and body fit.
Treat NO person lightly. You are the Police and you should be ready for the Joker in the deck.
19yrs on and I still blade my stance, gun side away, hands in front feeling my make believe ring.
If you have to fight, fight for your life. Hit that son of a bitch as hard as you can.
Write your paper honest, and justify it.
You were trained to hit people, sometimes. The trouble happens when you are afraid to say it.
I know the times have changed, but if you have to fight, win at all costs.
Bury that MF.
I am not a tough guy, I am your Brother.
Stay safe
I think most big cities rarely, if ever, get a Quadruple Homicide in the middle of the fucking day.
I have a sea story, war story etc.
Years ago I was working as a Patrolman in a certain district. I was young, 23.
My Dad was on the job for 30yrs and recently retired. He was leaving a store and was talking to my Mother on his "brick" cell phone. He observed several, and I mean several, squads rolling lights and sirens to an EMERGENCY, as only a copper would know.
My Father, who was on the phone with my Mother, told her, "I got to go Hon', I think a Policeman is in trouble."
This SOB followed the squads to the scene in his personnel vehicle.
I eventually saw him on the scene and asked, "Dad, what are you doing here?"
His response, "Son, I thought a Policeman was in trouble, so I came to help."
This is who "we" are.
We are not Kim Foxx, Emanuel, Daley, Commander Dildo and whoever else.
When the SHTF it's only us.
Don't forget it.
Ot: so they are going to promote the famous Lt. EG from 007 to Captain on Friday. Are you fucking kidding me? This has got to be the worst promotion on the history of promotions. Let's see just off the top of my head, gets herself involved in arresting a PO in what turns out to be a bullshit criminal sexual assault, copper sues don't know where that stands. Loses her gun(takes 10 days)at the scene where bubblehead gets shot, and more recently throws a bag of garbage at a p.o in roll call and then berates him in front of everyone (current pending CR#... yep Captain material.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Off topic: A Deputy Chief will soon retire to become Chief of a Chicago area campus PD.
3/30/2017 02:18:00 AM
Hold your horses sparky. The DC interviewed yesterday but has not been offered/accepted the job. There is 1 more candidate to be interviewed.
3/30/2017 11:12:00 AM
Right. The third chief in the last four years. Must be a great place to work.
06:36 Thanks for your post. I was hoping others were wrong about his death. I thought I saw him in Walgreens two moths ago and he looked fine. I saw him in the store shortly after the incident and thanked him for his brave actions. He smiled and thanked me back. I could say he was more worried about Walgreen's property than anything else but that, of course, would only be Cop's humor to help us with the stress of the job. It is a Police thing you would not understand (Joke). I wish to thank Walgreen's for not firing him as other corporations might have. Walgreens may still have a sense of what is right or wrong which is lost on other companies like home depot. They fired long term employees just because they did nothing else then followed a shoplifter into the parking lot. While I do not know much about Mr. Robinson, I am asking 06:34 if a benefit or one of those funding pages would be an appropriate response from us in law enforcement?
RickyFrancis R.I.P.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Hey Jackass has us at 27, the first time in a long time we didn't break 30. Keep up the good work.
LOL, a quad + 1 puts us over 30.
So close and so far away. Every one walks and shoots again.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
I got on the job back in August, 1994 & bought a SIG SAUER P228. That son of a bitch still fires without the magazine installed. It says " MADE IN WEST GERMANY ".
3/30/2017 08:25:00 AM
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If the magazine was unseated during the struggle and then the trigger was pulled, the chambered round would fire but subsequent rounds would not be chambered.
Loyola University Chicago has a group called R.A.W. Ramblers Analyzing Whiteness. Includes issues about institutional racism and partcipant's own internalized racism and their white privlege.
Even though it's in a good neighborhood, that Walgreens tends to attract the area's bad element. There's usually a guy in a wheelchair panhandling out front daily and he's often joined by someone hawking Streetwise.
I am so sorry to read in the comments that Mr Robinson passed away. I remembered this incident and had just pulled up a Tribune story from two years ago about his selfless heroism that day, before I saw the comments.
How sad that the world lost such a good man! He must have touched a lot of people, if someone like me who never met him remembered him from across a thousand miles and two years' time.
RIP, Ray Robinson. You won't be forgotten.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/ct-walgreens-hero-met-20150222-story.html
If the magazine was unseated during the struggle and then the trigger was pulled, the chambered round would fire but subsequent rounds would not be chambered.
3/30/2017 11:00:00 PM
Some S&W models will NOT fire without a seated magazine.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Ot: so they are going to promote the famous Lt. EG from 007 to Captain on Friday. Are you fucking kidding me? This has got to be the worst promotion on the history of promotions. Let's see just off the top of my head, gets herself involved in arresting a PO in what turns out to be a bullshit criminal sexual assault, copper sues don't know where that stands. Loses her gun(takes 10 days)at the scene where bubblehead gets shot, and more recently throws a bag of garbage at a p.o in roll call and then berates him in front of everyone (current pending CR#... yep Captain material.
3/30/2017 09:45:00 PM
She also lost a gun when she worked in 002
Speaking of "White privilege", an associate of mine attends a predominantly African American college in Shitcago. One of her professors uses a fictional company that he has created in their studies called "Black Power". Could you imagine if a white professor used "White Power" as a fictional company!? He would be fired and labeled a "Racist"!! Love this sick lib city, not! The libs are attempting to slowly destroy this great nation. So happy President Trump supports law enforcement! Stay fetal
Lieutenant EG's father was a nice guy and did me more than a few solids. He'd be ill if he were here and saw, heard and/or witnessed her nonsense. She's nothing like him.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Speaking of "White privilege", an associate of mine attends a predominantly African American college in Shitcago. One of her professors uses a fictional company that he has created in their studies called "Black Power". Could you imagine if a white professor used "White Power" as a fictional company!? He would be fired and labeled a "Racist"!! Love this sick lib city, not! The libs are attempting to slowly destroy this great nation. So happy President Trump supports law enforcement! Stay fetal
3/31/2017 01:47:00 PM
Always a double standard then you have the liberal white snowflakes marching with the black lies matter crew pathetic!
I worked security at Walgreens for a bit. Shit 'hood of course. Times they were a changing in the Dept. and I quit due to far to many asshole gang bangers going in and the chances for an incident were to high. Now? You work a shit job like that off duty and you might as well fire yourself.
What ever happened to the female dick who was arrested for stealing vitamins?
Promotion?
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