What?
- Video recorded by a Chicago police officer’s body camera shows tense
moments as he confronts a man who refused to comply with orders to put
down a handgun he was holding. At one point during the April 24
encounter, the man even slapped away one of the officer’s outstretched
hands while the cop’s other hand was pointing a pistol at him.
Prosecutors initially charged the man, Maurice Merritt, with multiple felonies. But, one month later, they dropped the entire case, records show.
A CWBChicago reporter came across Merritt’s arrest report during a routine check of recent court filings. Because the details sounded interesting. Everybody has seen horrible videos of people getting shot in similar situations, but the public doesn’t often see the countless times that armed confrontations end without injury. So, we requested the body camera records from CPD through a Freedom of Information request in May. CPD provided the videos on Tuesday.
So he:
- performed an Armed Robbery and was identified by the victim
- caught and resisted, committing a Battery to PO
- claimed to have a "fake" gun for protection while selling weed
- with numerous bullets
- had felony weight of weed
- was on felony probation for PCS
And Crimesha dropped all charges and her office is refusing to answer CWB inquiries.
Unless the case went Federal, what the actual f#$%?
Labels: crime
posted by SCC at 12:05 AM
76 Comments:
Kimmy should be gone in early December.
Can not wait.
Bye, bye..
One of her ole boyz from da 'jects....
Nuffin to see here, too many black 'n brown in jail, systemic raycizm, disinvested in his food desert, bad childhood... take your pick of whatever bullshit reason you want, but she ought to be disbarred and charged with Treason for all the shit she's fomented.
Keep going out there and makin those stops, morons.
It does not make any sense at all in a sane world.
So in what world does it make sense? That is the scary part, that in her world that Foxx thinks this decision made sense.
Narrator: “The case in fact did not go federal”
Did the officer appear in court? If not, did the officer's partner appear in court? After watching the video, it looks like many officers went on the arrest report, so any of them could have gone to court to ensure that the case would not be dropped for lack of a witness.
Retired sergeant with a star on my sleeve here, and reflecting on last few years, too many times POs would ask to go in the absentee book without a good reason for missing court. Most common reason given was, "I don't want to go." That was an unacceptable excuse when I was a PO. It's unacceptable today. And it was in the orders. The integrity of our profession demands we show up to court when called to.
Sadly, when I would tell officers that you can't miss court without a good reason or without contacting someone else to go, they would just go to another sergeant who didn't give a crap. Those are the sergeants who wanted to be your friends and not your supervisors. When sh<t hit the fan though, those were not the same sergeants they went to.
Who actually cares anymore … let them run wild if that’s what they want. Just be careful and take your time arriving to these jobs. Hey as long as this OT keeps rolling in the joke is on the dept. as short handed as we are and dealing with the same people day in and day out that they refuse to keep in jail ….make that money !!! Oh and how’s that defund the police working out for you ? It’s working out pretty good for us financially. My family thanks you 💵💵💵
Just remember, Preckwinkle is the conductor of this orchestra... I don't know who owns the hall though....
Sometimes I get the eerie suspicion that the only difference among them is the kind of weapons they use.
Only thing I can think off was that he couldn’t stand trial. Loco en el coco.
Why put the bracelets on anyone if they are not going to be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Let crimesha and Copa man the front lines at the DNC.
Unless there are collectable fines involved, reliably collectable, city ordnance enforcements are frowned upon.
City ordnances are for revenue, regardless of what they say.
The policies of the pocket pickers are sacred.
Are charges against Swetz for tossing a drink at her being dropped? Don’t count on it cause it doesn’t fit the qualifications for crook county SA orifice
Went Federal?? No Federal Crime Will Be Solved
Till All The January 6 Infidelities Are Behind Bars
And Trump Is Charged With Unlawful Possession
Of Ammunition Behind Right Ear.
Big Gulp Justice.$
Foxx gets drenched with Barg's root beer and gets the goof charged with two felonies and this menace gets let go.
Hello Sun-Times, instead of begging for donations to keep your rag in print and money coming in to pay for your $500K-$2M homes, report on this.
I'm talking to you Neil Steinberg.
I am getting so sick and tired of this BS. But hey, throw a big gulp at someone and your life is over. I seriously do not know why you guys/gals even bother anymore. Stay safe at the convention.
A concerned citizen.
Prosecutors initially charged the man, Maurice Merritt, with multiple felonies. But, one month later, they dropped the entire case, records show.
Innocent, beyond a reasonable doubt, his defense is clear, he just black, armed and crazy, no harm in that...
This guy is so lucky he didn’t throw a root beer. He would be looking at hard time then.
The whole states attorney office needs to be replaced
They are endangering innocent lives
If dude would have had root beer he would still be in custody.
Now, kees me you fool!!!!
any chance this career criminal that was released without charging was white? didn't think so
Retired in Texas……
Good grief Charlie Brown….3 threads today of the same bull sh*t…..
The cook county justice system and the entire Democratic Party should be labeled domestic terrorist for what they’ve done to this society…..when will they be held accountable?
I guess the phony felony charges against the root-beer thrower still stand.
Back each other up out there!
If there's justice she'll meet one of her peeps on a dark street one day....
It did not go federal, I can assure you. Just another fked case in Cook Co. Total joke. The PO is a damn good copper and had no idea the case got dropped. Pathetic. Assuming because he was..."a mental".
As was said before...Kim Foxx and JB Pritzker are not only on the side of violent criminals they are co-conspirators and willing accomplices. No different than a getaway driver. Trying to be proactive while fighting against such a powerful criminal enterprise is pure madness. Our only duty as Chicago Police Officers is to survive at this point. Look, Laugh, Leave.
Maybe this is someone near and dear to Yolanda Talley?
What if victims and complainants don’t show up to court?
Poor thing had a traumatic experience. Those big blue meanies accosted him while trying to get bread for his family. Isn't that enough punishment?
They had to drop it. They are concentrating on that felonious tossing of a slurpee. There are priorities
How about the landlord who was the mastermind of the arson on his building that killed FF Pelt, being released on electronic monitoring because felony fraud is a "non-detainable offense" according to the bullshit safe-t-act?
Just let these mfers run wild and rain hell down on the democrats. Fuck them, they voted for this and wanted to refund and disband the police , well enjoy it assholes. The the poster said Look, Laugh and Leave waving bye as you do.
Why bother? Play with your phone all day, go home, collect a paycheck.
I'm glad that I don't live in Cook County anymore...There seems to be no punishment for criminals anymore, or justice for victims either...
I always refer to Cook County as "Bizzaro-land"
Well , Shitcago Chumbalones voted for this communist form of government, now they got it.
Now if he had thrown a rootbeer at the office he would have been in deep trouble!
Got to love Chicago and Cook County.
No root beer involved, no charges.
That officer used LOTS of restraint. He should be commended for this. In my day the shithead would have been well ventilated. If this officer had shot him you can bet your ass that piece of shit Kim Fuxx would be trying to put his head on a spike. Catanzera should be making this into a public hearing to force her to respond on why she dropped the charges. Get her fat ass in front of the city council.
Why do police continue to risk their lives and careers arresting people only for this to happen. The leftist scum that run this city don't want you arresting people SO STOP!!!!
If he had a large root beer she would have felony charged him!
WOW, WOW, WOW.... I just watched the video and it's very concerning. What the FUCK are they teaching in the ACADEMY, HOW TO BECOME A DEAD HERO???? This officer should not be on the job at all, I sure wouldn't want to work with him. Whether real or fake you take appropiate action to handle the situation and the only action this ROOKIE had at that point was to shoot that piece of shit. Now, the way I would have done it was to call back-up before I even confronted dude and then maybe you don't have to shoot. This is very scary. Just 3 years ago two 10th Dist coppers got shot simultaniously by the same offender yards away from this location. I'm glad I'm gone.
but will approve felony charges against a citizen who threw a slurpee at her dog ass. is she dropping those charges?
Ranger Warrior Seal 012
if only that violent criminal had thrown a paper cup filled with root beer at Kim
that's a felony
what about Jesse mullet
Sounds about right for what I assume Cook co court is..... and why there is continued crime. No accountability. Pass the buck and blame someone else.
WHEN will this be over? Regardless of politics, why can't people see this simple fact of continued crime and revolving door to commit more without any form of rehab or assistance to PREVENT an issue.
citizens of Chicago complain about criminals being released for violent crime, illegals taking over their park districts, schools,police district lobbies, costing chicagoans $40,000,000 a month, money laundering ? yet these c citizens vote democrat, they voted for bonehead,TP,FJB,FKM,JBPrickster. so who are the uneducated voters????
"If there's justice she'll meet one of her peeps on a dark street one day..."
The next person she meets isn't going to be suspiciously White, and he won't be throwing root beer.
I wonder what Sor@zz would do if Foxx and all the other States Attorneys he financed and installed by the cheat were arrested for failing to fulfill the duties of their offices?
We had a Mayor that was a former prosecutor. His family suffered a murder before he became a prosecutor. We had law and order. Imagine that.
I am a long retired Peace Officer here out West, who had 28 years on the job. I did not work in an urban battleground like Chicago, so that has to be taken into account.
However, why is anyone left working there when this is the norm, as it seems to be? If you are a cop, I assume that your certification/commission or whatever y'all call it back there is good statewide. It strikes me that the time is ten times overpast for any good cops to go elsewhere than Chicago. I will grant that if you are too close to retirement, you might have to stay, but keep your head down and let the less than good citizens of Chicago live in the world they created.
Subotai Bahadur
Excellent restraint and composure by the responding PO. Even to the point where he is listening to the dispatcher confirm his location.
Getting and event number for a pointing incident.
Ensuring the supervisor was notified.
All while the offender was holding a loaded REAL gun in his hand at an arms distance away.
Close to getting into a physical confrontation with loaded gun in hand a his weapon drawn.
PO I present you with award of valor.
DBEL
Just watched Land of Bad. Thought I was at work
Savor the magnificience of the absurdities of the insanities.
He was a mental and since he was locked up for a time he was judged incompetent after a doctor evaluation and the case was tossed until the next time he kills or seriously injuries someone like the police officer who had the tender side going and was afraid to shoot him for fear he gets locked up.It turned out ok this time but another copper down the line might not be so lucky. God bless the police Be safe
Anonymous said...
Just let these mfers run wild and rain hell down on the democrats. Fuck them, they voted for this and wanted to refund and disband the police , well enjoy it assholes. The the poster said Look, Laugh and Leave waving bye as you do.
Nope I didn't vote for this. Laugh at us as we're getting assaulted and we'll doxx you and laugh as your getting assaulted in your own neighborhood. Play stupid games win stupid prizes.
If we had a governor who had balls, he would’ve fired this bitch already
JD Vance admitted he 'hates cops' & called Trump a 'morally reprehensible human being' in bombshell emails to classmate
JD Vance once told a Yale Law School classmate that he hated the police and that Donald Trump was a "morally reprehensible human being," according to reports.
The classmate Sofia Nelson handed over up to 90 messages and emails Vance and they shared from 2014 to 2017 to the New York Times.
Nelson's primary purpose for leaking the text messages and emails is to "inform the opinion of voters about Mr. Vance," Nelson said.
The messages revealed Vance's alleged stance on his now-running partner Donald Trump and his openness to accept Nelson, who is transgender.
In 2014, Vance shared his thoughts on police after the killing of Michael Brown, a Black 18-year-old, by a white police officer in Ferguson, Missouri.
"I hate the police. Given the number of negative experiences I've had in the past few years, I can't imagine what a black guy goes through," Vance allegedly said in an email to Nelson.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
If we had a governor who had balls, he would’ve fired this bitch already
7/27/2024 03:33:00 PM
You may want a refresher course in politics. A governor, or any other elected official, cannot "fire" another elected official.
What happens when you allow affirmative action and DEI to pick your SA. She should be imprisoned for violating her oath if office. Punishment, dunk tank of root beer.
WOW, WOW, WOW.... I just watched the video and it's very concerning. What the FUCK are they teaching in the ACADEMY, HOW TO BECOME A DEAD HERO???? This officer should not be on the job at all, I sure wouldn't want to work with him. Whether real or fake you take appropiate action to handle the situation and the only action this ROOKIE had at that point was to shoot that piece of shit. Now, the way I would have done it was to call back-up before I even confronted dude and then maybe you don't have to shoot. This is very scary. Just 3 years ago two 10th Dist coppers got shot simultaniously by the same offender yards away from this location. I'm glad I'm gone.
7/27/2024 10:45:00 AM
I'm sure everyone is glad you're gone you miserable fuck! You're quick to dump on another officer but you're retired spending time here. Looks like you're such a great guy you had no life besides cpd. What a miserable fuck! Get a life you clown
Anonymous said...
If we had a governor who had balls, he would’ve fired this bitch already
Fire an elected official? Are you high or just retarded?
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Anonymous said...
If we had a governor who had balls, he would’ve fired this bitch already
Fire an elected official? Are you high or just retarded?
7/27/2024 09:51:00 PM
It happens in other states.
When can we get back to basics and just shoot these assholes who don't drop the guns when ordered to?
In other news, the FBI confirmed Trump was shot in the ear with an actual bullet.
What's next? The FBI confirming it was Barg's root beer tossed on Foxx?
When is the FBI going to check into the contracts meted out by CPS for laptops, food service, cleaning, printer costs, and the mobbed-up construction ones.
This shouldn’t be celebrated. Wait to be fired upon and only allowed to respond lethally if the offender is actively firing at you. As soon as he stops, you must assess the situation. In between each shot, you must assess if he still has bullets. You’re only allowed to shoot back if he is in the action of firing. The 0.08 second it takes to cycle the slide is the only time you are actively be shot at and therefore the threat is imminent. Any other time it is not imminent. You have 0.08 seconds to respond. If you respond too slowly, your life was no longer in imminent danger and therefore you are in violation of department policy.
A Governor can remove an incompetent States attorney. It is not a firing, per se, but a reassignment of the duties to someone else.
Anonymous said...
"JD Vance admitted he 'hates cops' & called Trump a 'morally reprehensible human being' in bombshell emails to classmate"
"The first 10 years on the job, I learned to hate the public. The next 10 years, I learned to hate the police."-anonymous CPD veteran
The classmate Sofia Nelson handed over up to 90 messages and emails Vance and they shared from 2014 to 2017 to the New York Times.Nelson's primary purpose for leaking the text messages and emails is to "inform the opinion of voters about Mr. Vance," Nelson said. The messages revealed Vance's alleged stance on his now-running partner Donald Trump and his openness to accept Nelson, who is transgender.
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Bitches b crazy! 2014-2017... so he was your 'friend" is the dupe he was an associate you saw had potential to become something and played along waiting for your comeup a.k.a. 15 mins of fame.. whats ammatter he didn't want to grab you by the pussy- oh ya, not the same as God given naturally juicy wet ♡ middle finger emoji to fake ass phony pos's. Smh even guys who become girls (mitches) can join the bitches b crazy party!
Anonymous said...
If we had a governor who had balls, he would’ve fired this bitch already
Fire an elected official? Are you high or just retarded?
7/27/2024 09:51:00 PM
They are not high or retarded. Government is about checks and balances, IL congress can vote to remove an elected official by articles of impeachment, the governor and Illinois attorney general can also petition congress with articles of impeachment against an elected official, there is also the avenue of judicial proceedings. Just because you are elected official doesn’t make you untouchable. It’s all spelled out in article 4 of the Illinois constitution. Reasons an elected official can be impeached or have judicial proceedings filed against them include misconduct, neglect of duty, or criminal activity.
Crimesha and her mentor Preckwinkle are a disaster for Crook County. Sadly there are many different counties and states that have their own Crimesha's. But everyone better hope that Harris doesn't get to live in the White House. We will have Crimesha times ten on a national level.
Who’s the clown with the fast thumbs talking about “what are they teaching in the academy”
Ass clown that copper did a phenomenal job, you however would have shit your pants.
Has anyone ever hated or despised someone and then later, after getting to know the person, changed their minds? Do people who get married still hold the same beliefs as when they were single? Do people in their 40s, 50s, and 60s, still hold onto the same beliefs they did when they were in their 20s?
Vance's emails only show that he has evolved as an adult, a husband, a father, a friend, a professional out in the world. Those who try to use his old emails as some way to discredit Vance are reaching for straws and are themselves disingenuous. If anything, his old emails make me like him more.
He was charged federally under the Hobbs Act.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Did the officer appear in court? If not, did the officer's partner appear in court? After watching the video, it looks like many officers went on the arrest report, so any of them could have gone to court to ensure that the case would not be dropped for lack of a witness.
Retired sergeant with a star on my sleeve here, and reflecting on last few years, too many times POs would ask to go in the absentee book without a good reason for missing court. Most common reason given was, "I don't want to go." That was an unacceptable excuse when I was a PO. It's unacceptable today. And it was in the orders. The integrity of our profession demands we show up to court when called to.
Sadly, when I would tell officers that you can't miss court without a good reason or without contacting someone else to go, they would just go to another sergeant who didn't give a crap. Those are the sergeants who wanted to be your friends and not your supervisors. When sh<t hit the fan though, those were not the same sergeants they went to.
7/27/2024 12:44:00 AM
Where the hell were you a Sgt? Equipment and Supply?
Anonymous said...
"The first 10 years on the job, I learned to hate the public. The next 10 years, I learned to hate the police."-anonymous CPD veteran
7/28/2024 07:26:00 AM
I learned to hate the police before I graduated the academy and realized we're our own worst enemy.
You may want a refresher course in politics. A governor, or any other elected official, cannot "fire" another elected official. Life's great in a Red State!
7/27/2024 06:31:00 PM
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis fired a non-prosecuting prosecutor for not doing his job:
https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/20/politics/florida-ron-desantis-democratic-prosecutor-lawsuit/index.html
And then he suspended another:
https://www.wlrn.org/government-politics/2024-06-06/state-prosecutors-bid-to-be-reinstated-is-rejected-after-suspension-by-desantis
Anonymous Frank Furillo said...
Why do police continue to risk their lives and careers arresting people only for this to happen. The leftist scum that run this city don't want you arresting people SO STOP!!!!
7/27/2024 10:02:00 AM
Because as my FTO told me, once they handcuffs go on, you've won. You have no control over what happens after that. Police neither win nor lose court cases (assuming they go to court), state's attorneys do.
Now as far as not arresting people in order to keep your job/home/freedom, that's another story.
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