Case Study: Defendant MOS Pizzarro

On 11/6/2017 at 1400 hours, I Officer Graves, responded to 735 E Haggard Ave Elon, NC 27244 in reference to an assist. Upon arrival Detective Turney, Lieutenant Sweat, and Officer Peters were at apartment K executing a search warrant. I was requested to remain outside of the residence at the front door. At 1426 hours Captain B. Tillotson entered the residence and left at 1441 hours. At hours Officer Peters released Jacy Loshin from the premises after issuing a citation. At 1455 hours Officer Chavis entered the residence and remained until the search warrant execution was completed at 1530 hours, when all remaining officers cleared.

I notified dispatch that Officer Albert and I were out at the RSC. I parked our patrol car on the north side of the RSC and entered the north door. I heard Officer Smith on the radio say he was out with the subject near the Credit Union. I observed from across the RSC Officer J. Smith and Officer R. Faison standing next to a black male all the way by the Book Store. As I walked closer, I could see the black male with both of his hands up in the air and he was getting down on both of his knees. When I got to the Credit Union, I saw a set of crutches and a black bag laying on the floor. I told Officer Albert to stay here with these items as I continued to go behind the black male. Officer Faison kept trying to talk to the subject but he was clearly ignoring him. The subject who was later identified as

PD (Tonkinson & Moyer), Pottsville PD, & Frackville PD (Wendy) were already there. We proceeded to Granny's and observed the silver Impala parked in the lot. Officer Moyer & Tonkinson spoke with the clerk who related the female is staying in room 29 and WHITTEN is in room 31. Room 29 was registered to TASSONE (the victim) who later authorized police to enter the room to search for HECKMAN. Before Pottsville PD was able to make contact with TASSONE for permission to search the room I was unable to make contact with anyone at room 29. I then tried room 31 and Marquese WHITTEN eventually opened the door. Another female was observed inside lying on the bed who was identified as Bobby Jo ROHRBACH. Pottsville police Officer asked Marquese on the whereabouts of HECKMAN and he said he had no idea where she was and hasn't seen her. When asked about her being in his vehicle he denied having any knowledge of it and said he has been driving his BMW all day. He said Bobby Jo ROHRBACH doesn't like HECKMAN so she hasn't been around. Pottsville PD requested for consent to check the room for HECKMAN and WHITTED granted permission. While inside a metal grinder with marijuana was observed lying in plain view on top of the table located against the wall to the right after you enter the front door. WHITTED was asked for request to search the room for the pistol, but refused permission stating we were messing with his sleep and said to get a warrant. After leaving the room the female, Bobby Jo ROHRBACH requested police to have her grinder returned to her. She was informed that it would not be returned to her. Before leaving I took custody of the grinder with marijuana and gave it to Officer

There are 4 Ps. Ps claim they were unlawfully detained by MOS and falsely arrested on drug charges. Ps allege that they live in a three family private house with apartments on 3 floors. Ps allege that the first floor apartment was of P Yolanda Lopez; second floor apartment was of P Yvonne (non-party), and basement apartment was of Evelyn Lopez and her 17 year old daughter, Karina Lopez. Ps Rafael Rivera and Erin Morales were staying on the first floor. P Rivera alleges that MOS entered the house and order him to get to his knee and P Rivera complied. P Rivera alleges that while he was on his knees MOS struck P Rivera in the face with the riot shield. P Evelyn Lopez alleges that defendant MOS Anthony Hughes grabbed her arm and struck her face against a wall and illegally searched her basement apartment. Defendant MOS John Natoli stated that the search warrant applied to all floors because each family has access other family’s

There are two Ps (Vance Williams and Rick Williams); they are brothers. P alleges that they were walking on the sidewalk with a friend, Davon Carr (non-party) when undercover officers stopped them. Ps allege that MOS questioned them about guns. P Rick Williams alleges that MOS Ashby grabbed him and slammed him to the ground. P Vance Williams states that MOS was punched him in the neck causing him to have an epileptic seizure. P Vance Williams alleges that MOS maced him. Ps allege they were taken to the 67th precinct. P Vance Williams alleges that at the precinct his request for medical attention was delayed. MOS Ashby states that he observed Ps Rick Williams and Vance Williams with open containers. MOS stopped Ps and Mr. Carr then P Rick Williams

The police department did a follow up with the highly detailed tip they received. The defendants where watched closely and the officers did a follow up on the exact activities that they received from the anonymous tip. The officers gathered all the information they observed in doing the follow up, and received a warrant. The warrant allowed the officers to search the home and the defendant’s automobiles. The officer’s drug dogs found drugs, weapons and contraband in the defendants home and automobiles. Stated in the article, that the defendants made trips to Florida to bring back narcotics. Mader followed up on the tip and discovered that Lance had made a reservation to West Palm Beach. Lance was followed to the hotel, where he left with Sue in the family car back to Bloomingdale. The information that the officers gathered allowed them to provide evidence that the defendants where selling and bringing back drugs and with the tip, they were given a search warrant from the magistrate.

P alleges assault and false arrest. P claims he was a guest at a party when MOS arrived and recovered a firearm on the ground. P claims that he was not in possession of a firearm. P alleges that he was falsely arrested for criminal possession of weapon, sprayed with mace, and assaulted by MOS. Defendant MOS states that they were responding to a radio run for shots fired and a vehicle fleeing the scene. While canvassing the area, MOS observed a party in a yard which had very loud music playing and people were drinking in the street. Sgt. Arquer entered the party through the main entrance to shut down the party, and MOS Mayer entered through the side gate. As Sgt. Arquer was speaking to an individual, MOS Mayer observed P walking in his direction

P alleges assault and false arrest. P alleges that he was seated in the front passenger along with his friend Dennis Gambino (non-party) in Mr. Gambino’s car which was parked on the street. P alleges that MOS pulled up next them in an unmarked police car and instructed Gambino to open the doors. P alleges that MOS pulled P and Gambino out of the car and arrested him. P claims that another unmarked NYPD vehicle drove up to the location. P alleges defendant MOS Truscelli pushed against the car then MOS Panizzi, Truscelli, Velez, Smimov, Banghart, Litrell, and Delprete punched and kicked P causing to lose consciousness. P states that he was transported to Richmond Univ. Medical Center where he was diagnosed with a broken nose and other injuries.

On July 22, 2017 at approximately 6:07 PM I, Deputy Hill along with Sergeant Bowring, Deputy Dimert and Deputy George received word that Wayne Jones was at 155 CR 1686 and had a class B warrant. Deputy George had spoken with a complainant on the phone that informed Deputy George that he had seen Wayne Jones in the area and know that Mr. Jones had a warrant for his arrest. After Deputy George informed me of the information I contacted France Young a residence of the area, I asked Mrs. Young if she had seen Mr. Jones and Mrs. Young confirmed that Mr. Jones was at 155 CR 1686. After verifying the warrant on Mr. Jones though dispatch all the above units check en route to that location.

P alleges false arrest for criminal possession of a weapon. P alleges that she was visiting her boyfriend’s apartment when MOS forcibly entered the apartment and searched the apartment. P alleges that P informed MOS that she does not resided at the apartment however she was arrested. Defendant MOS Mayer stated that while on regular patrol he observed Khalid Edwards, whom MOS Mayer had previously arrested at the location, exiting the building. The landlord of the building that previously informed MOS Mayer that he was going to evict Mr. Edwards. MOS Mayer approached and questioned Mr. Edwards. Mr. Edwards informed MOS Mayer had he was not living in the building however he was staying there. MOS Mayer went to the apartment to verify Mr. Edwards’s

On November 6, 2007, in a sketch the suspect was identified as African American male who age range was about 40 to 45 years. His weight was about 140 to 150 pounds, with short hair. On November 13, 2007, the police were notify by a manager who worked at an apartment complex that man was either unconscious or dead. Police discover that the man was asleep and learned his name was Michael Marshall. Additionally, a police officer notice that the man had an uncanny similarity to the suspect who stole the truth. When other officers came to the scene they were convinced that he was man who commit the act and bought him in for a photo lineup inside police station. Female victim could not positively identify Marshall as the man who stole her truck. Furthermore, the judge refused to suppress the evidence that the witness could not positively identify Marshall even through there wasn’t enough to link him with the

P alleges false arrest. P alleges that MOS entered her apartment and placed her, her parents, and brother in handcuffs and had them stand against a wall. P alleges that defendant MOS Jeffrey Sisco inappropriately searched her by touching her inner thighs and buttocks. P alleges that she requested at a female MOS search her and defendant MOS Sico denied it and refused to loosen her handcuffs. Defendant Jeffery Sisco states that he was executing a search warrant after two positive controlled buys were conducted. ESU entered the apartment first and searched and handcuffed everyone then MOS Sisco and other MOS entered the apartment. MOS Sisco does not recall P asking to have her handcuffs loosen and did not search her. MOS recovered narcotics and

P alleges assault and false arrest. P alleges that plainclothes MOS approached him and did not identify themselves therefore P attempted to run away. P claims that MOS punched and kicked him causing bleeding to his face. MOS stated that they observed P throw a bag of marijuana to the ground. P flailed his arms to avoid being handcuffed. P accepted an

Was assigned an indecent liberties case where the suspect (Dominic Hicks) was a registered sex offender. I wrote a search and arrest warrant for Hicks and his residence. Hicks was arrested on PC and transported to the Kirkland Jail. Detective Brown and I interviewed Hicks who stated that he did not commit the act, but his friend Ricky. Through teamwork and investigation Ricky (Ricardo ) was located and arrested. Ricardoadmitted to being with Hicks and in the area at the time of the crime. A $50,000 bail was set on Ricardo who posted shortly after his arrest. I provided the evidence to the prosecutor and did not feel $50,000 was a largest enough bail for the crime. The prosecutor and judge agreed and issued a $150,000 warrant for Ricardo's

P alleges that MOS did not respond to her and Mr. Poulson request for assistance for P. P alleges the MOS opened the van’s back door two more people (non-parties) in the van and observed P lying on the floor of the van. P alleges that she informed MOS could not move and thinks she remain on the floor of van until they arrived at precinct. P alleges that at the precinct she informed MOS that she cannot move then MOS picked her by the arm and dropped her on the floor of the van. P claims that MOS placed her on a chair and dragged inside the precinct. P claims that she was transported to the hospital where she was diagnosed with a possibly hairline fracture and was given crutches, soft cast to wear, and pain killers. P alleges that she stopped using the soft cast and crutches after a few months and took the pain killers on and off for a couple of