In April of 1915, Mayor Watson reinstated three police officers who had been suspended for being drunk on duty. Det Whitman resigned in 1958 to begin a law practice and has followed the case to this day (He is now 92), offering his assistance without compensation, in an effort to close out this terrible crime. There I was with only a T-shirt and pants on and my shirt and vest on the ground. The fourth offender escaped. In June of 1929 Nelson was suspended, then reduced to police officer rank. While Officer Whitlock was maneuvering to get a better view of the yeggmen in the doorway of the store, the gunmen caught sight of Deputy Barnes. (Miami News-9/13/1926). On Dec 17, 1968, Barbara Jane Mackle, 20, daughter of Robert Mackle, wealthy Coral Gables based Florida land developer, was kidnapped .. (An interesting story on MPDs involvement in the Mackle kidnapping case.) Detectives Chambers and Howard beat out the flames without the aid of firemen. on May 30, 1995, Officer Carlos Santiago, 47, a 13 year veteran of MPD, was killed when he fell thru an open bridge over the Miami River. Beginning as early as 1901, Miami's black community had asked for Black policeman to be assigned to what was then known as "Colored Town." (271 words). After downing several quick ones we headed back out to the wagon. (Miami News/Miami Metropolis/News- 1/17/1920). She was wearing a flared skirt, a blouse, and a hat. These are just a few antidotes to highlight the political interference of politicians which can be observed in most police departments nationwide. The girl was rescued by six dairy farmers after chasing Darby's car at high speeds on Milam Dairy Rd. Campbell sped toward a burglary call. One of these has been the renovating of the headquarters office in the city hall. Miami Mayor Gautier and Mayor Anton Cermack of Chicago welcomed him. The author was fortunate to have toiled with many honest, intelligent and professional officers. The shack also contained the fruits of their crime spree. The fire department was called to provide a net for the men to fall into but before they arrived, one of the men decided to try to jump down. The investigation indicated that Nolle was wounded by shots from a 20 gauge shotgun at 9:25PM and his life was saved by ducking just in time, according to Det. Night beatman Singleterry and Williams were let go as was Officer James W. Northrup, who worked the Avenue D bridge. The next thirty seconds were harrowing as Bob shot two of the gunmen, one between the eyes, and cornered a third one at great risk to himself. Officers are to carry themselves in a military manner with their hat in proper position. Use of tobacco or alcohol while on duty shall not be permitted and that excessive use of alcohol, on or off duty, will result in termination. Her body was soon found just off the road. Jonathon Martin is Assistant Chief (Interim) of the Avondale Police Department and currently oversees the Patrol Division, which includes all Patrol operations and Special Investigations. Non-emergencies, dial 305-4-POLICE (765423). Charles O. Nelson, a 68 year old former New York City Police Inspector was sworn in. Editor's Note: Officer L.G. Last summer, Phillips was accidentally hit on the head by a baseball bat while watching a game at Royal Palm Park. Officer Miguel then made a power tackle, downing the man and disarming him. Chief Mitchell, Lt G.E. He was also the building inspector, street superintendent, sanitary inspector and tax collector. The Miami-Dade Police Department will commit its resources in partnership with the community to promote a safe and secure environment, maintain order, provide for the safe and expeditious flow of traffic, and practice our core values of integrity, respect, service and fairness. Chief John Cannon. Simpson and J.D. A hearing was held by the City Council and Hardee explained the situation. McCreary claimed in a 1935 newspaper interview that he had been head of the Miami Ku Klux Klan from 1924 to 1930. (The interesting story of the 1952 Dora Pinder case is contained in this chapter.) White officers had this Civil Service protection since 1921. On October 3, 1931, Officer Robert L. (Bob) McCormack, 29, was visiting Miss Dorothy Lager and her family in Miami, and had gone out on the porch to rest before dinner. All available police were sent to the area to help round up the gang. (#2). A proposal by Chief Quigg to raise the salaries of MPD officers $5 a month on July 1st was forwarded to the city commission. (Miami News- 11/20/76, & 12/15/59, Sarasota Journal- 7/24/72). View Map. Grateful members of the Jewish community in the Miami area, in appreciation for Plumacher's super work, paid for him to finish his college education. For this event, to make his public remarks, he merely pushed himself to the top of the back seat of the open limo. North Beat: Officer W.G. Feud between Huttoe and Quigg aired again in newspaper. Officer Sidney Crews, a patrol wagon driver, was shot in the City Jail by a deranged prisoner, Doe Wilson, on April 24, 1929, and died of his wounds the next day. The usual retirement age then was 55. The . (Miami News, 1935). The suspect fired three shots at these officers and Hayes shot back possibly striking the suspect as a trainman advised the suspect ran past him bleeding from the neck and shoulder area. Stathers also had a bruised arm twisted back. Harry is past 90 yrs now and still acts like the Energizer bunny. Some of the stories are copied entirely, others are summarized, yet others are omitted for space reasons. Matt Vollmner, 68, the caretaker at the range was shot in the leg when an unexploded pistol bullet caught in the cutters of the power lawnmower he was operating and exploded. With McCann during that morning was Officer W. G. Wilson, who escaped with only bruises. A Miami police officer and his wife, a Southern Bell employee, were among those arrested. He was awarded the Silver Star posthumously. Branch had previously set off bombs around the city, including one at the home of Miami Herald Editor, Don Shoemaker. Wever chased them on his motorcycle, catching up with them in front of the Savoy Hotel on NW 2nd Street. One the same date, Officer Frank McDade, Gordon McDade and Harry Lee were allegedly drunk on duty and the Council asked for a hearing. After years of legal arguing over Garrett's mental capacity, he was finally sentenced to life imprisonment plus 10 years by Judge Ellen Morphonios. The offender was taken to Jackson Hospital in critical condition. June 1st -Guy Reeve was promoted to Chief from Detective Chief. 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. Ray Dillon, recently elected in June, will assume the Chief's job on Nov 1st. (Miami News-7/9/1941). In front of Saunders store, Driggers could see four men armed with rifles and shotguns and they had him covered when one of them issued the command for him to retreat. 1996), (This chapter relates some tales from the MPDs pursuit of the CASH GANG) (766 words). Baldwin. (This chapter provides biographical information on the first Miami Chief of Police.) The pickpocket problem was solved in downtown. One day I received a telephone call from a citizen. McCann, a Georgia native and a three year veteran of the MPD, having joined in October of 1925, died shortly after midnight in Jackson Memorial Hospital. Other participating agencies include the Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office, New Kensington Police Department, Westmoreland County Detectives, Indiana Borough Police Department, Phoenix (Arizona) Police Department, Scottsdale (Arizona) Police Department, and the Arizona Department of Public Safety. The description of the crime and the crime scene, committed over 100 years ago, was documented in exacting detail by the Metropolis newspaper reporter. Authors Note: (This was outstanding reporting by Metropolis reporter in describing this case.). He said it wasnt used to extract confessions but that it was used at one time and investigators were able to recover $1,600 worth of stolen goods. The woman was injured as the car swept by. Miami Police, many of whom knew Stathers personally, responded to assist and flooded the Gables residential area with uniform squad cars and K-9 units, and Dade County Homicide detectives commenced their investigation. No days off. The officer never regained consciousness and died four days later, on September 24th, at Jackson Memorial Hospital. An investigation revealed that employees of the Telephone Company counting room have been stealing coins for quite some time. He was later re-captured and spent a stretch in the clink. Sgt Coplin died on August 2, 1996 in Broward County, FL. . Al Capone, notorious Chicago gangster, would frequently winter in Miami's warm sun. Gray was immediately sworn in by new Mayor John Reilly the evening of the vote. The Police Benevolent Association was born in the midst of all the instability in the department. Pomerleau said he tried to stay neutral in the cold war between the City Manager and the Chief of Police but found the middle ground untenable. 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. Miami District Justice of the Peace, Ferguson, arranged quickly for a court stenographer and Zangara freely spoke about the crime, albeit in broken English, admitting that he had intended to shoot Roosevelt but the woman next to him pulled on his arm, diverting his aim of the gun that he had paid eight dollars for in a North Miami Ave gun shop three days previously. July 5th -Officer Jesse W. Campbell got his jaw broken by an irate husband when the husband located Campbell in a movie house with his wife. (MPD Records), (This long chapter describes the criminal activities of the infamous ASHLEY gang that terrorized south Florida for many years.) Candidates must have been in the state (Florida) for one year, Dade County for six months and the City of Miami for ninety days. He stood there while she adjusted her clothing as if expecting some reward. (Sad story in this chapter about the death of the entire contingent of MPD police horses.) McLendon arrested an entire busload of Negroes because one of them yelled an insulting remark at the officers from the bus window. Headley had been a MPD officer since joining in 1937. The judge sentenced Jacobs to 30 days in jail. Also that day, it was reported that Officer W.F. He was born in Bartow, Florida in 7/4/1891, enlisted in the US Army in 1909 and joined the MPD in 1920(or 21). (206 words), (3-Wheel motors dont float, as Mark found out) (633 words), (How does that saying go? Coconut Grove merchants demanded that a police review committee of consisting of Asst. (Miami News-4/23/1923, MPD records), The Miami Police had a superior Rifle team during this period. Wichman joined the MPD in 1947 as a member of Academy Class #11, played on the MPD football team and directed traffic on Flagler Street until his death. The police attempted to surround them. A fact published in the Miami Metropolis newspaper on February 19, 1915, concerns the process of appointing the Chief of Police and stating the number of members of the force at that time. No fine, no arrest, no charges, no strings of any kind- just so you keep away from the wheel of the car until you become sober. Cermack, was able to speak immediately after his admittance to the hospital, as Roosevelt visited him before the President-Elect left the city for Washington. R. L Wood was acquitted of the murder of Victor Parnell. Appointed in 1911. June 23rd -Desk Sgt John Phillips was demoted for failure to take action on a report that a citizen was contemplating suicide. The following is a copy of that list, the exact date of which is unknown. Bunnell, Alvus A. He was survived by his mother, Mrs. R.L. In his pocket was a small drill punch and an automatic pistol. In 1949, women became sworn members of the department with Officers Dorothy Asti Gramling and Lillian Gheer being the first two women trained in the police academy. McDade, E.H. was appointed as a MPD officer in 1911. Jonathon is a native of Arizona and grew up in Litchfield Park where he attended Agua Fria High School. Officer Smith, slipping out the back door of his home, came around to the front. MPD Zone cars and a Dade helicopter searched the area and soon arrested one man, James Ingram, in the market area. rifle and killed Hepburn instantly. City Manager Danner announces the promotions of Detective Sergeant Walter Headley to Assistant Police Chief and Lt J.A. Also, a 23 year old William Williams was fined $10 for pointing a gun at motor Officer L.G. In 2009, Miami PD opened a new training center adjacent to their headquarters on NW 2nd Ave and re-instituted their recruit training, with Class #83. 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. After a Justice of the Peace hearing, Duckett was ordered held for manslaughter. In September, Officer Alex Gingras, 55, a police officer for eight years, retired on pay, $75 a month for life, for disability due to an on-the-job injury. He was stationed on the USS Arizona in Hawaiis Pearl Harbor on Dec 7, 1941, during Japans strike against America. A Miami PD officer, L.M. (This chapter tells the sad story of how the justice system has turned to jelly) (politically correct) (531 words). The raiding party consisted of Lt. Bryan, Dets. Snow, Capt. Christ was later defeated in his election attempt. Frohock, John-Marshall, Oct. 1899 - Nov. 1900. The MPD motorcycle squad's office was located along the Miami River back in the 1950's. 3/21/1938, A new 'single fingerprint' system has recently been installed in the Miami police identification unit. After a moment of silence, the young C.I. MIAMI (AP) For four decades, police detective Mike Gonzalez was Miami's undisputed master of solving murders. Detectives who work for the criminal investigations division are chosen from the ranks of uniformed police officers. Detective Castillo had served with the Miami-Dade Police Department for 21 years. June 18th- Detective Frank Mitchell was fined $250 for hitting a former decorated officer, Norman Franks, breaking his jaw. The pair had caught a Liberty City citizen in a compromising situation and attempted to extort money from him by threatening to tell his wife about his indiscretions. After Garrett's release and return to Texas, he was charged with the attempted murder of his mother and was sentenced to ten years in prison. and by December of 1932, had moved to a rooming house at 126 NE 5th Street ( Ma Green's place?). After his military service, Coplin joined the MPD and served many years, most of which as a detective in the Burglary Unit. They stated Quigg did the same earlier, when Communists were making the same type pitch. Having inherent faith in the honesty of an individual, I bent down to look under the vehicle to determine the problem.' Now Hiring! Long before DNA tests and video surveillance, Gonzalez cracked cases the. The service was held in the First Baptist Church at NE 1st Ave and 5th Street, with 5,000 persons attending. 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 1979 parade. 'Smiling Mac' McCarthy was appointed Acting Chief on May 23, 1935 and permanent Chief on Dec 28, 1935, succeeding S.D. The sage Oriental criminologist, Worner Oland, known to all as Charlie Chan, received a special badge recently. According to City of Miami Police, a family member called officers to the Grove at Grand Bay Condominium Association, located at 2669 S. Bayshore Drive, just before 8 p.m. on Wednesday. In early December that year, a contract was awarded to D. Merritt to build a city jail at the cost of $771. Mitchell was a subordinate officer assigned under Nolle at the black precinct. It was about 3 AM on a night in 1958, assigned to Unit 610. The sensational murder trial featured the testimony of these two Miami cops. How can I get a copy of a police report? It was believed that the six fled north in two vehicles that were chased by two police units up to the Fort Lauderdale area. New Chief of Police, J.B. Rowland, suspended the Chief of Detectives, Lonnie O. Scarboro and three other detectives on two-score charges of brutality, incompetence and neglect of duty today. His first assignment was to the Accident Prevention Unit. The black community demanded action from the authorities. A month later McCarthy issued an order to round up all known criminals and bring them into the police station for questioning (We could do that then). (Humorous personal story in this book chapter on bondsmen), (Story about how the 68 riot actually started -and why. In 1944, during Charles Nelson's tenure as chief of police, Miami's Black population was over forty thousand and the racial climate throughout the nation was very sensitive. ( Census reports, Miami Metropolis/News-4/1912), A photo published in the local paper in 1912 pictured the following MPD officers: A.B. Callaway was buried in his native Maryland. It was funny. He was suspended 30 days and forced to pay a $240 fine. Guy C. Reeve, Chief of Detectives, was appointed acting Chief of Police while Quigg was under indictment and suspension. Huttoe claimed that he was beaten because he refused to go along with the graft setup in the department. Forrest Nelson, Capt. Sullivan, who joined the MPD in 1934, served ten years downtown as a traffic officer at SE 1Avenue and 1 Street. The council also wanted the Chief to add a 'roundsman' (a patrol supervisor). Please click 'OK' to be sent to the new site, or Click 'Cancel' to go back. The ticket was issued by a City of Miami officer. Lane died before they arrived. He was - Officer #237, by special order of Acting Chief William McCarthy. To date, over 200 awards have been presented to a group of great young people. He is still going at 90 and we all love him. Coral Gables Officer Homer Barton was shot in May 1938 by a crazy drunk with a shotgun while trying to serve a warrant. The policemen just drove their charge to the front door and helped them up the stairs - no extra frills, like circumventing irate wives or delivering the automobile too. McCreary, a hotel manager, had no police or fire experience. On February 28, 1951, Officer James Brigman, 29, a South Carolina native, was killed in an auto crash at N.W. McLendon, D.E. One arrest on May 28th was made by Chief of Police Guy Reeve and Detective Chief Scarboro for vagrancy as Capone was attending a boxing match at the local American Legion hall. Kennedys murder.) Instagram &. and Eleventh Street. He was recently indicted and extradited to Dade County to face a first degree murder charge for killing Bob Yee, - a good man and a good cop. That conviction was later overturned by the Federal District Court due to Garrett being held for an unreasonable period prior to trial. Leavitt joined the Army in WWI at age 14 and also served in WW2. As I was completing this book, Chief Mike Exposito, a 37-year MPD veteran (and a true professional) was confiscating illegal video poker machines and arresting the owners. Davenport had been recently fired from MPD and blamed Huttoe for his dismissal. June 19th -Charles Haynes, the slayer of Det Frank Beckham in February, was freed by the Judge after being convicted of manslaughter. The money was turned over to store employees. (Dr Wilbanks' "Forgotten Heroes", 1996 & Miami News- 7-2/16 & 2/17/1951). The killer had shot Bob at close range with a silencer-attached handgun secreted in a bag. P.O. June 6, 1928 -- Chief Guy Reeve established the first MPD police school. (Dr. Wilbanks' "Forgotten Heroes", 1996, ), Chief Rowland announced the promotion of Lt. Redman to Captain, and Dick Lemon and Ben Denby to Lieutenant. The stunned Driggers got to his feet and joined his comrades. She is survived by her son, partner, parents, step-parents, and two sisters. Starling, W.B. Brantley, still on his machine, pulled out his revolver and shot the driver. In 1920, according to the US Census, he was living in Bridgeport, Ct, working at the AT&S Co. A couple of minutes later the other driver woke up and left the scene. Zangara had accumulated $2500 in savings and had been withdrawing it to live on during the last year of his life in Miami. They ruled their particular area like old time sheiks engaged in a fierce rivalry with each other. Denby was then Superintendent of City Communications, Ben Denby, head of police and fire communications, stated, Miami Police and Fire will be getting 40 FM radios. Patrolmen Milledge would later become the first Black patrolmen to die in the line of duty on November 1, 1946. Local stories in the Miami News, many of which involves in-fighting within the department over vice enforcement, made the news in the late 1940s. Miami Herald, 4/25/1929). At 5AM, four burglars arrived with three entering the building via the open window. Included in the class was Clarence Dickson, the first MPD academy trained black officer, and later the Chief of Police. He ran for Dade County Sheriff in 1944 and won by a landslide. The killing was ruled accidental and no charges were filed. (334 words). "What happened to my case", I asked. The door of the larger safe was blown off demolishing much of the office equipment. Chief Headley's reputation was constantly besmirched by Mayor High but big Walter prevailed. A recent investigation by Senator Kefauver uncovered rampart corruption in both Dade and Broward counties. Currently, there are two MDPD lieutenants, six MDPD sergeants, 26 MDPD detectives, and one municipal detective from the Miami Police Department and the Miami Beach Police Department assigned to RID. This 45 man group was also the first integrated unit in Miami Police history, as several black officers (Pete Bryant, Jimmy McCray, Tom Marshall and Sgt. He had been a detective in the Miami P.D. The newspaper reporter and camera man took a photo of the beaten up pickpocket and put it on the front page of the next day's newspaper. August of 1913 brought a third Chief of Police to Miami. The department was then reorganized into four divisions: traffic, detectives, vice squad and motorcycle corps. 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. Ferguson was fined $5 in court for actions stemming from a public dispute with Officers Mattison P. Merritt and Wm. In March of 1934, Jim joined the Miami Police department and was assigned to Traffic duty. Chief Curry furloughed three police officers to reduce expenses. These days, Miami Police Department Det. This evidence; fingerprints and DNA, led to the identity of the killer, who was by that time, incarcerated in a New Jersey jail on other charges. (This chapter tells the scary story of a homeowner shooting at an officer. Bob Knight, the son of MPD Capt Cecil (Hamp) Knight, later became C/O of the motor squad, and several other commands. The offender, Edward Litchfield, swerved into Brantley catching his motor on the car and dragging the officer down the road. 5th Avenue and 17th Street. The MPD had a liquor squad back then and many wondered if they were assigned to stop the activity or promote it. FIRST MPD OFFICEER KILLED OFFICER JOHN R. RIBLET, (This chapter provides an in-depth description of the confrontation and shootout which resulted in the first Miami P.D. He was survived by his wife, Theresa and two daughters, Doris and Lois. (In Dec of 1979, Miami-Dade officers (Sheriffs dept) chased and beat a man who later died. The other one started to climb back up and then decided it would be much smarter to wait for the firemen. A sensational crime during the late 1950's was the vicious murder of a lady, Ethel Little, at 1220 NW 31 St, on December 15, 1959. Rufus James Hardee, the brother of Chief Frank Hardee, was first appointed in 1905. In other news, the Mayor ordered the Police Chief to dispatch a police officer to each fire to handle the traffic and crowds at the scenes. As he did, an assailant fired a shotgun into the jalousie door as Nolle ducked back. ), (This chapter tells of the classic story of a sex confession by Off. Five brave Black men completed the training and were sworn in as patrolmen on September 1, 1944. Phone: (928) 556-2201. The community paid off the mortgage on the Wever home and set up a fund for his widow. He did and broke both of his legs and a hip. Collins, despite the pleas of court appointed attorneys, including Lewis Twyman, President of the Dade County Bar Association, James M. McCaskill and the Italian speaking Albert Raia, that their client was mentally unstable, sentenced Zangara to eighty years total. (6/24/1947). (Jack) Farr, Jr., killed two of the suspects and wounded a third. Chief Ray Dillon became Chief on the first of November. Oscar L. Holbert, 33, of 448 NW 11 Street, a former Negro policeman, was shot and killed earlier today in the central Negro district. It was his boss, City Manager Howard Gary. Reappointed in 1911. Three officers were assigned to the downtown business area, three others stationed in the colored area, and two were desk sergeants and one a motor officer. D. M. Kendall was chosen as Range Captain and Red Crews the Instructor. (Miami News-4/15/1926), (Here is an exciting story that was found too late to be included in the book. On Sunday afternoon, September 25th, 1927, 40 year old MPD Officer Albert Johnson was accidentally shot and killed while on duty at N.W. Stevens, William Chandler, Ned Russell, J.D. The Federal Communication Commission issued a permit to Miami for a 2-way police/fire radio system. Officer Dallas L. Carroll, Patrol Section officer, was transferred from his patrol car duty to that of walking the Coconut Grove beat on midnight shift after raiding a Tamiami Trail bookie joint. However, in 1933, he was appointed as the Chief of Police in addition to his Public Safety Director duties. Officer H. Floyd was fired for drunkenness, Off A.T. Richards was suspended five days for sleeping on duty, and Off Frank Gerke and E.A. Sources for this story were from interview and correspondence with retired MPD officer, Ray Parker, who passed away recently as the book was being published. I made a hurried explanation and departed.' CHIEF DENIES MIAM P.D. 4th street and 4th Avenue. Midnight shift guys had two hours to kill before City Court opened. (MPD records). It was in this same month that Broward County was created from Palm Beach and Dade Counties. (A blot on the MPD as rouge cops become the bad guys. 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. A taxi driver named R.D. Records. You had to be thereWell I didn't wear the vest again. The offender was not as lucky. (1942). Enoch Powell, special Negro police agent for MPD, was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon. Former officer Jesse J. Holton was fired. The judge gave Hayes time served (3 months), saying his decision was predicated on the savagely of the beating by the detectives. (926 words). I now understand what happened to me that night and I can deal with it. Bandits Serrano and Licor both tumbled out the driver's door fatally shot. STILL HAS ELECTRIC CHAIR. Foss joined the force in 1934 after a leg injury forced him to give up a major league baseball career. Morrison was convicted, but died before the sentence was carried out.
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