Frye and T.L. Fifty or sixty shots were then exchanged between the robbers and the officers. Whitman has been under much criticism due to the inability to solve the Kinsey murder and the bombing of the Odd Fellows hall. 911. (This chapter describes in detail the alleged brutality case against several officers and quotes the testimony of the Chief of Police that he was the head of the Ku Klux Klan in Miami from 1924 to 1930, at which time he was appointed as Public Safety Director, in charge of both the fire and police departments. Mitchell was a subordinate officer assigned under Nolle at the black precinct. By this time, his prints were finally processed by the FBI and it was determined he was also a prison escapee from a mid-west prison. Crews and his partner, Lonnie Goodbee, were in the jail to kill rats with an air rifle. (5/14/1949), Officer Dallas Carroll, previously moved to the Coconut Grove night beat for raiding a gambling joint, was jumped and beaten by three men while walking the Grove beat late one night. The other one started to climb back up and then decided it would be much smarter to wait for the firemen. While, at the MPD practice range in Opa Locka, things got exciting. (Miami News-10/27/1941). His partner, Officer Whitlock, came to his rescue with gun in hand. Sistrunk, Earnest, Sr. (Ed) on beat schedule May 1907. Officer LaFleur and his partner, E.B. Finally, the yeggmen, realizing they were now outnumbered, retreated to the nearby Seybold canal taking their wounded with them. The only problem is that I was riding solo on that night and Officer Catell was several zones away and out of my sight for the entire night. Det Thomas Elder won the dubious prize while Det A.B. Officer Schel was transported to nearby Jackson Hospital by one of the arriving zone cars, Al Cinilia, and was later "up and around". Capone's attorney's responded by appealing to federal judge Ritter for a restraining order against the department to prevent MPD for arresting Capone without a warrant. Huttoe, and Ray Tanner, all controversial during their career. (Miami News- 1/6/1923). (Mid-1950 police squad were committing burglaries rather than catching crooks. The Chief of Police W. Whitman issued an order that: (1) Not to enter a saloon except as duty calls. Sgt Wever was buried on March 18th, 1925, in one of the most spectacular processions and funerals ever seen in Miami. In March of 1934, Jim joined the Miami Police department and was assigned to Traffic duty. Working with top cops was very satisfying and the C/O's Capt. Sergeant Lindstrom has been studying the plan assiduously and has now qualified as a first class finger print man." The Ku Klux Klan's $150,000 building at SW 4 St & 8th Ave was destroyed by the storm. For many years, both Miami and Fort Lauderdale justice authorities maintained a practice of running drunks and vagrants out of town as to not 'spoil' the cities for the tourists. 1st Ave. During this era, Charles Robert Ferguson became the second Chief of Police. The Black Sunday movie hype had stirred up the pre-game media, supplemented by our SWAT practicing anti-terror drills at the Orange Bowl all week. His wife was his manager and together they banked most of his earnings during his wrestling career, accumulating a million dollars over the years (a huge sum back then). A year end report by Sgt Mack Oakford, head of the Juvenile Bureau, reported a successful record after the first year of the new Juvenile unit, established in mid-1941. In the aftermath of that great Hurricane of 1926 that ravaged the south Florida area, the Sheriff of Dade County, Dan Hardie and Chief Leslie Quigg announced. Jonathon Martin. Strict military order will be observed hereafter according to the new orders issued. Roosevelt was escorted by the Secret Service and Miami officers. Napier was also transferred out of Vice and reassigned to General Assignment. Officer Lane, a Hialeah High School graduate, was completing his college work at Miami-Dade when he was killed. Two of LeFleur's bullets mis-fired but it is possible he did hit his assailant. Sgt Louis Allen came on scene as well as Detectives Charles C. Papy and Wesley Shananhan. Lane left a fianc, his parents and a brother. That announcement was made Friday by Police Chief H. Leslie Quigg at the Dade County Law Enforcement meeting in the courthouse. In June 1915, William J. Whitman was re-elected Chief of Police, fending off Raymond Dillon, Elmer Hodge, J.I. Lavender, a cook employed by Gray to prepare meals for prisoners, was arrested for stealing Marshall Gray's shoes, hat and revolver, for which he was sentenced to 60 days confinement. At 5AM, four burglars arrived with three entering the building via the open window. A Miami Police motor officer was hurt when his police motorcycle went into a ditch while he was escorting a Ku Klux Klan motorcade today. D. M. Kendall was chosen as Range Captain and Red Crews the Instructor. On February 28, 1951, Officer James Brigman, 29, a South Carolina native, was killed in an auto crash at N.W. Employees can login to access personnel information, workplace tools, trainings and more. 6/21/1938. Plainclothes officers D.F. Source: The Miami News and other newspapers, April 19th, 20th and 22nd, 1926. In 1946, the Miami Police opened their own recruit Academy for training, under the direction of Sgt. William J. Whitman, a current police officer, was elected to the position, besting A.R. (This chapter relates a story about the Mayors driver, Officer Charlie Parker, SR.) (259 words), An unrelated October, 1941 story described a driver's license check where Parker had to show his license to a Highway Patrol officer while driving the mayor. City of Phoenix, Arizona, Police Department In 1943, England's rulers asked Miami Police for assistance in investigating the murder of Sir Harry Oakes in the Bahamas. Niles was arrested for the murder of fellow cabbie, W.R. Asher, after MPD motor officer P.C. Godman, J.D. (Miami Herald, 7/23/1926 & Miami News, 716/1926), When news from Cuba warned that an impending storm was heading north, Miami Police Chief Quigg released all local prisoners from the jail so that they could assist their families in storm preparation with instructions to report back to jail after the storm had passed. Belcher and the other two shots hit Officer Crews. Bishop, Motor Officer Roberts and patrolmen R.H. Starling, J.S. Chief Curry furloughed three police officers to reduce expenses. Laurie Lafayette Wever, 34, a four year veteran of the MPD, was shot and killed while chasing two armed robbers in Miami. Called in were Chief Headley, Det. Scarboro himself denied the boys the use of the phone and he and Captain Mathis, the Duty Captain at the station, was both reprimanded by Chief Quigg, but City Manager Lee upped the penalty to a ten day suspensions for both. Captain Bill Nolle, the commander of the black Precinct, was shot at his home, 245 NW 48th Place, Miami, in late March of 1957. The sage Oriental criminologist, Worner Oland, known to all as Charlie Chan, received a special badge recently. Clarence L. Holton, B-1908, a MPD officer from 1938 thru 1949, was suspended by Chief Headley in 1949, from the guard force at the 20th street stockade for fighting with another guard. Despite a standing reward close to fifty thousand dollars, this vexing case is still only one of two Dade County police officer murders yet unsolved. Chief Headley built a separate new Black precinct in 1950, which remained in existence until 1963 and obtained a new police HQ building at 1145 NW 11 Street. It was noted that Detective Sgt Hardy Bryan was promoted to Lieutenant by Chief Quigg, Bryan, from Suwannee County, Florida, came to Miami ten years ago and joined the MPD two years ago. This information became public during a story on police brutality in 1935, which is described later in this book. Simpsons violent verbal confrontation with N.F.L. Appointed special officer in 1905. City Commission orders a shake up of the police department. Hope you enjoy their humor. First Desk Sgt- 1915. Please note that miamidade.gov no longer supports Internet Explorer. Fortunately for all, the other guards gun was not loaded. August 28th -The City and County police departments announced a drive to arrest DUI drivers due to the high number of recent DUI fatalities. Sniffing moonshine whiskey in the line of duty gave Captain Raymond Brock, of the Miami Police Department, an early retirement and a pension of $339 a month back in 1955. Appointed in 1911. I was parked at a Royal Castle across the street from the court house and finishing an Accident Report when I felt a tap on my shoulder. Wichman, a Miami native and a graduate of Miami High in 1943, had served in the Navy during WW II and seen action at Iwo Jima. McAdam runner up with 136, W.W. Hendrickson 124, Frank Hardee, former Chief, with 116, C.R. The uniforms were grayish brown gabardine in tailored style. (She later was sentenced to five years in prison.). The story is quoted exactly: "The Chief of Police is elected by the people, while members of the force are appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the City Council or by the City Council. Before the completion of the trial, he robbed his own family and fled the state. Law enforcement in Miami prior to the 1896 incorporation, was provided by the Dade County Sheriff, who was headquartered in the then county seat of Juno, many miles north of the city, headed up at that time by heriff R.J. Chillingsworth, assisted by his Miami deputy, S.S. Puckett. (A blot on the MPD as rouge cops become the bad guys. Judge E.C. Snow, Capt. She was acquitted of the charges of attempting to murder Cox the following April. Later, Williams himself was arrested and tossed out of office for corruption charges. Miami's large airport is outside the city's jurisdiction, so we never gave a thought to prepare for a skyjacking, let alone one at the docks. (Miami News- 5/23/1935). He was later re-captured and spent a stretch in the clink. The gang, thought to be from Hollywood, escaped. It was not uncommon for the JP to come to the scene of the crime, especially in cases of an officer-involved killing, and hold an inquest in the rear seat of a police car. Joe testified very well, covering all bases and your testimony was not needed.". They were. Andrews in his bare feet, wearing a bathrobe and pajamas. The Miami Retirement Board, in December of that year reported Brock suffered general muscular weakness, lack of coordination in walking and neurological damage. Gingras, 17 and Charles Shepard, 12, the later two being current police officers with MPD. The victim was shot by Wood while in the process of running him out of town. 8/5/1931 - Guy Reeve regains the Chiefs job in court, replacing Hardy Bryan, who has served since July 13, 1931, while Reeve was in Court attempting to regain his position. "Let the other fellow drive", he urged. Lt. Brock was on the scene. The MPD Pistol Team is participating in the Flamingo Open pistol match. He was fired in 1930 by Safety Director McCreary. 6/4/1932 - A MPD police pistol range opened at warehouse 8 of the municipal docks. At the time of her passing, she was the oldest pensioner in the Miami system. Alfredo "Freddy" Ramirez III MDPD Director 305-471-3518. The picnic was financed from proceeds of the annual dance, sponsored by the association. officer killed in the line of duty.) Anne AtchisonTreas. In February of 1913, the Miami Metropolis newspaper reported on the installation of a padded cell for insane prisoners. Another suspect, Earnest Washington Hudson, 30, was arrested by MPD Officer Roosevelt Trimble at a gas station several blocks away. McCreary and Detective E.W. Hepburn shoved the gun into Clay's stomach and fired, but the weapon failed to fire. (This chapter provides the details of the death of MPD Officer Frank Croff.). (This chapter relates the details on the arrest of a MPD staff officer for murder.) He was living at 1252 SW 6th with a roommate, William Oakford, who was also a MPD motor officer. Norman Franks, MPD motor officer, chased a bandit car containing a gang of robbers. William Driggers and Bob Johns. On May 24, 1928, Chief Quigg was dismissed by City Manager Snow, for Neglect of Duty and for the good of the services. Officer LeFleur was a Booker T. Washington graduate and a WW II veteran, who had joined the MPD on Jan 19, 1946. Miami-Dade Police Department - Facebook As he did, an assailant fired a shotgun into the jalousie door as Nolle ducked back. Melchen. In 1920, according to the US Census, he was living in Bridgeport, Ct, working at the AT&S Co. Officer Ted Seaman was one of the first arriving officers, with Art Epperson and Felix Eades sliding up shortly after. Robbery Bureau - Miami-Dade Carver and C.G. On each occasion that Quigg announced that Miami was closed to gambling, Huttoe went out and made some raids. Frohock, John-Marshall, Oct. 1899 - Nov. 1900. The Chief put a notation on the complaint tickler inquiring why the unmarked crime prevention team was concentrating on minor traffic violations instead of chasing burglars and robbers. Callaway was buried in his native Maryland. The news story detailed the current salaries. Rowe was struck in the chest by a bullet but a can of tobacco in his shirt pocket deflected the slug and saved his life. Brubaker, a Pennsylvania native and a Army veteran, joined the MPD in 1928. On June 30, 1905, the Miami Metropolis (fore runner of the Miami News) newspaper, reported that C.E. Morris, was arrested for unnecessary force during an arrest of a black male. A 26 year old MPD officer, Jose DeLeon, who had only been assigned to the Motor Squad two weeks ago, was killed on Dec 21, 1984, while chasing a speeder on SW 11th Street at 9:00 AM on a Friday morning. He was survived by his wife Vera and was buried in his home town of Carrolton, Georgia. (This chapter provides biographical information on the first Miami Chief of Police.) They ruled their particular area like old time sheiks engaged in a fierce rivalry with each other. The wounded man and his companion then got into the machine and drove off. As the detectives battered on the door, White leaped from his bed, which was ablaze from the lighted cigarette he had dropped as he went to sleep. The 'package' Hepburn was carrying was an old copy of "Our World Today", belonging to the Florida Library. (Sarasota Herald Tribune, Miami News, Miami Herald, all 11/4/1927). The City Manager later orders the pool room to be closed. Chief Whitman and Mayor Watson meet to plan adding patrol boats to MPD. They ran into 8th Street Road just in time to see the four men who had held them off in front of the store join four other men. Fired Detective Alleges Widespread Corruption at Miami Police Department Talk about fright, he yelled, I yelled and ran back. Jim was attending law school at the U. of Miami while still on the department and later was the university's boxing coach. While patrolling the South End on an evening shift, I stopped a driver for a noisy exhaust.' Campbell, as he was hiding, exhausted from running, behind a house at NW 8th Street Road and 11th Street. A taxi driver named R.D. I rip my shirt and vest off cause I couldn't breathe. Coplin was one of the many MPD officers who served in the military during the war. Hardy Bryan, Capt. Huttoe to Lieutenant. July 6th -Officer Harry Bouterse was fired by Chief Reeve for an alleged extortion attempt. (Miami News-3/1/1939), In 1939, Chief Quigg issued a permit for the KKK to conduct an auto parade down Flagler Street, which resulted in the heightening of tensions between the races in the City. (422 words). When it came, it was a slap heard half way down the block. Lt William B. Curry assumes the office and duties of the Chief of Police this morning, succeeding William J. Whitman, who resigned last week after having been subjected to a long period of public criticism because of the lack of efficiency in the police department under his direction. Officer Jim Harley, later Gables Police Chief, guessed that Stathers would be in the vicinity of Anthony Abrahams home on South Alhambra Circle. On a side note, my stomach went through another churching episode just prior to kick-off that day. Long time MPD Sergeant Mansfield was buried today in honor. In April of 1914, Clarence Daly was hung for the rape of an elderly woman that occurred in June of 1913. Ray Dillon, recently elected in June, will assume the Chief's job on Nov 1st. The lead went nowhere. Some of the examples they cited were Detective C.C. 71 7/9/1938. In 1917, Lt. William C. Shields, a seven year veteran of MPD and the second in command, was arrested in connection with the homicide of Eddie Kinsey, a young informer for the department. Guy Howard, 28 years old, was killed in action. He then led a majority on the commission to immediately fire Safety Director Kavenaugh. Patrol officers Joe Miguel and J.P. Wilkerson to Sergeant of Detectives, - L.P. Bradley to Sergeant of Motorcycles. Sheriff Lehman backed up the Chiefs order. In 1962, the City Manager, Mel Reese, hired as Public Safety Director, a retired Marine Colonel, Donald Pomerleau. Miami-Dade Police Department Also, a 23 year old William Williams was fined $10 for pointing a gun at motor Officer L.G. Some voices at the council meeting stated that it would be not legal to codify these parameters but others said it was lawful. Sources of all these stories are from the Miami News on the dates indicated after each item. No comment was made by Safety Dir. was being treated for stomach wounds by doctors at Jackson Memorial Hospital, including, Dr. G. Rapp, attending physician and Dr. Frederick, renowned surgeon. Under the new system, a thief need leave only a single tell-tale print at the scene of a "job". In order to provide a snapshot of Miamis law enforcement history, we will present excerpts of Phil Dohertys recent book, The Miami Police Worksheet. (MPD Records, City of Miami publications, Miami Metropolis/News- 7-1917). The police attempted to surround them. The story.) Chief H. Leslie Quigg was suspended b y City Manager Curry on nine charges of ineffective law enforcement and failure to obey orders. McCormack, born in St Louis, Missouri on September 8, 1902, became a MPD officer on Sept 23, 1925 and was assigned to the motorcycle squad at the time of his death. Charles W. ReynoldsDirector - Dr. Vince SkillingPast President & Director - Phil Doherty, Book may be obtained from Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, or from the publisher, Xlibris.com, (IT IS INTENDED THAT STORIES AND EVENTS WILL BE ADDED TO THIS PUBLIC WEBSITE HISTORY IN THE FUTURE. (This chapter tells the scary story of a homeowner shooting at an officer. We did not want to embarrass the boss but it was evident that he did not realize that the drive inn restaurant was owned by a known Mafia hoodlum from New York and that most of the 'customers' were either big time Mafia hoods themselves or scumbags coming in to purchase narcotics. "Chief Leslie Quigg and I were talking one day at his house in Shenandoah and he related this story to me. Miami Herald, 4/25/1929). Enoch Powell, special Negro police agent for MPD, was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon. The first City of Miami policeman was killed in the line of duty. The bullet passed through his foot and shoe but did not strike a bone. The officer fired again and at his third shot the yeggmen responded with a broadside of rifle and shotgun fire. Periodic checks were made by members of the Safe & Holdup Squad. Brogdon of the Miami Beach police department paid a $10 fine in city court for speeding. The Council agreed with him and the complaint was ruled not valid. Branch had previously set off bombs around the city, including one at the home of Miami Herald Editor, Don Shoemaker. Fame is fleeting though, as a few years later he was beaten and tossed out of the police station by Detective Mitchell. He was then transferred to the USS Lexington on December 12th, serving in the South Pacific until his discharge. Marshall Gray took prisoner Duckett to the county jail in Juno to await Grand Jury action.(Metropolis-10/14/1896). McCarthy was a traffic division Lieutenant in 1925, having a detail of 250 men under him, more than there are now (1935) on the force. McCreary had been the Vice President of El Commodore Hotel in Miami for at least five years and was a member of the City Publicity Bureau. 4/8/1938. We hear much these days of PTSD in the military and how the battles affect the soldiers for years after they end their service. They also propose that during the winter season that the officers be assigned to seven day weeks but will be able to add the extra days later in the year on their vacation period. Detective Chief Scarboro was reprimanded by Chief Quigg for not allowing two juvenile sons of an attorney to call home after being detained at the Orange Bowl for alleged scalping of tickets. Wilkerson by many donuts. ), (Story about O.J. Captain Homer Redman was appointed Acting Chief by the City Manager, while Chief Quigg was on vacation for five days, bypassing the departments number two leader, Inspector Forest Nelson. Emergency. The sensational murder trial featured the testimony of these two Miami cops. (271 words). A sensational million and a half Brinks robbery in Boston last week had a Miami connection today. Officer John Burlinson was driving east on SW 7th Street at 16th Avenue in his patrol car when he was struck by a drunk driver, William Jacobs, 44, who was initially charged with manslaughter. Two snake hunters driving by in an auto, Jack Shumaker and Wilbur Simmons observed Hepburn's assault of Clay and joined the chase. (Miami News- 12/3/1941). Griffing, Arthur, On-the-job in November 1907. Twenty-five of those years were in the homicide. The radio system was initially installed on November 15th, 1933 according to the MPD Annual Report. That began the 'Night of the Long Knives", as it was called. Phone: (928) 779-4549. The arrest was made in May of 1959, as a huge C-74 Globemaster aircraft prepared to take off with the arms for Batista supporters in the Dominican Republic. Pomerleau did not last, but his changes did. Whitlock and W.M. Wood, accompanied then by now deceased Det Frank Beckham, claimed in court that Parnell attempted to stab him. Motor officers were provided with chin straps, Sam Browne belts and puttees. (Miami Herald & Miami News-1/11/1927. LIST OF PBA PRESIDENTS are contained in this chapter of the book. Stathers, then 45, was face down on the lawn, shot in the back of the head. Chief Ray Dillon became Chief on the first of November. The first week of Chief Dillon's return to work, he fired Lt. Curry - for no reason. (Miami News-8/1937), Officer Jesse James Clinton was dismissed by the City Manager because he ran for a seat on the City Commission. Pierson, C.C. McCarthy became a Captain of the Traffic Division in 1932. Miami passed an ordinance requiring boats to lower outrigger fishing poles while passing through bridges, thereby eliminating the necessity raising the bridges. Officer Rowe left the department shortly after that close call and became a real estate broker. Separating, Driggers walked to 7th Ave while Whitlock searched along 6th Avenue. Forest Nelson. McDade, E.H. was appointed as a MPD officer in 1911. (The case dragged out in the courts for years). As the speech concluded, a short, stocky man climbed atop a cheap metal seat several rows from the front of open band shell, pulled out a 32 caliber pistol, and fired five rounds from 25 feet away in the direction of President-elect Roosevelt. These and numerous others attended the FBI Academy, Southern Police Institute, Northwestern Traffic Institute and other leading venues of higher education for police leaders with many attaining degrees from local universities. Glisson won the donut and sinker contest at the station house by consuming 48 donuts and two quarts of coffee, defeating Lt McCarthy and G.S. One glaring example of the 'secrecy' involved in the planned raid was the existence of an open Cuban exile recruiting station at West Flagler Street and 11th Ave. One would think that it was a new Blockbuster store or the like, with a line stretching down Flagler Street every day.
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