First there was the cop that would let females off the hook for a flash of boobs. Now it seems that there may be some more far reaching and disturbing shenanigans going on in Anne Arundewl County.
Raymond Jonassen apparently was a suspect in a robbery case, proclaimed his innocence, went to court, and was sentenced based on a fingerprint match. Seems pretty cut and dried until you find out the investigating officer (for reasons unknown) claimed the fingerprints matched when they did not.
The Capital is reporting that the police are unsure if this was accidental or intentional and are investigating. Well, I hope so. Considering that the crime lab returned two reports to the officer--one was inconclusive and the other was negative!
It is bad enough when you have crime escalating as it is, but now we need to be wary of our own police departments. I have often heard that the crime in certain areas is high because the residents are afraid of the police. I grew up with a different impression, but maybe there is something to this assertion.
Can we depend on the police to do the right thing? When we are pulled over for a seatbelt infraction, are women expected to flash their boobs? One has to wonder if there is a relationship between Mr. Jonassen and the investigating officer--a Detective Tate. Maybe Jonassen weaseled out os a parking ticket and this was a way to even the score? Were they personal acquaintences?
In any case, the justice system certainly failed here--and in a big way. And, I am quite sure that Ms. Jonassen will be filing a lawsuit against the county--he can get in line.
Where do fingers need t be pointed? Chief Teare? John Leopold? I say BOTH!
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This is disturbing and I think the cop should be pulled off duty.
They are already "investigating" a coverup with the cop the wanted to see the girl's breasts, and now this.
Seems like there might be a true good ole boy network alive and well in the County police department
It was burglary case, not a robbery. And the perjury was found before there was a conviction.
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