Personal Narrative: The Hostess House

On August 23, 2014 Sgt. Lavelle was assigned to the 83 Precinct. She was present for duty at 0800 hours as the domestic violence Sergeant and she conducted several home visits. At 1450 hours she was post changed to the 83rd Precinct desk and she assumed the duties of the 83 desk office. Sgt. Lavelle remained as the Desk Sergeant for the entire tour. I presented Sergeant Lavelle with a copy of the command log entry for August 23, 2014 depicting the validation of two arrests at about 2040 hours when Mr. Carlton Smith

Upon my arrival, I observed a white male standing outside, Officer Welch then order the suspect to ground who was later identified as Kevin George Plato (Suspect). Mr. Plato had a moderate odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from his breath at this time.

Upon my arrival, I spoke with Wanda English, who stated that her son Randy McLeroy was drunk and busted the windows out of her house. I asked Wanda if she knew where Randy may have went since he had left prior to my arrival. Wanda stated that Randy has a house at 105 Cr 4568 but it does not have electricity. I then did a perimeter check at Wanda’s residence to see if I could locate Randy. While doing the perimeter check I observed several busted window at the residence. Sgt. Cates arrived on scene I advised him of the situation and were Randy possible location could be. I then advised Wanda that I and Sgt. Cates were going down

On 10/30/2016 at 0251 hours Ptlm. David Stamets and I were dispatched to the unit block of S. White St. for multiple males in the road fighting. We arrived on scene and I observed three males walking toward Main St. I instructed the males to stop, but they did not comply with my request. The males looked back and continued to walk away. I again gave verbal commands for them to stop, two of the three males stopped, while one continued to walk away. I walked to the two males who stopped while Stamets proceeded in the patrol car to make contact with the third male, who he caught up to.

Officer TL-1231 requesting Transportation for a youthful offender, at my location. Charges: resisting arrest, disturbing the peace. Five minutes pass as Officer TL-1231 continues to hold the small girl in a tight restraining hold, tears made paths down her dark face. The struggle leaves her body. Witnesses and shop owners look on with curiosity, but no one moves to help her. They thought she must have surely done something wrong. A new officer, FG-1582, arrived on the scene in a police cruiser, and the girls limp body was loaded into the back seat of the car. They then proceeded to head back to the precinct.

Upon arrival we noticed that there is a light on at 424 and ½ S F St. I made contact with a male and asked if someone had called 911. Male stated that his girlfriend called but hung up the phone. I asked if I could go inside and speak with the female while the male spoke with Officer Sullivan. He agreed.

Furr was running towards the suspect giving loud verbal commands to stop as the suspect continued and crashed into Officer Furr almost knocking him to the ground. The suspect was able to make it to the scene of the crash where he was again met by Ofc. Furr and myself as we tried to calm him down and clear him from the scene using verbal commands, with no avail. The suspect then grabbed Ofc. Furr and took a closed fist swing towards Ofc. Furr’s face. Ofc. Furr was able to duck the assault, as we both grabbed the suspect and continued to try and gain control of him. The suspect was inconsolable verbally as the scuffle continued to the ground. Suspect continued to ignore all verbal commands from all officer’s to stop and calm down throughout entirety. Other Officer arrived to assist as the suspect continued to kick and grab Officers as we struggled to get him in handcuffs. After a lengthy physical struggle we were finally able to handcuff the suspect. During the struggle you could smell the strong odor of alcohol emanating from the

On Thursday, June9, 2016, I responded to 3457 Hillsborough Road in reference to a trespasser call. Upon arrival I met Mr. Willie Marcus Brown an armed security guard with Dunbar. Mr. Brown stated he was at the Kroger fuel center. He exited his vehicle to purchase an item when he heard his vehicle’s door closing and witnessing a while male in the driver seat of the vehicle. The suspect was revving the engine but could not place the vehicle in the drive gear. At this point he used his spare key to unlock the vehicles door and was struck about his person several times by the suspect who was attempting to get away in the vehicle. Mr. Brown stated he managed to draw his weapon on the suspect. The suspect got out of the vehicle and ran across Hillsborough

On 10/12/16 Deputy Camacho and I arrived at 6601 Highway 161 in reference to a dispatched auto theft. We contacted Kaitlin Rutter, who said two white miles in a white Toyota Camry took her purse and other belongings which contained her prescription Methadone and other narcotics. While speaking with Mrs. Rutter she pointed out a white Toyota south bound on Highway 161 and stated, “That was them”. I entered Highway 161 and could see that the vehicle had accelerated. There were a couple of vehicles between us with oncoming traffic. I accelerated to catch up with the individuals but traffic north bound was heavy. I was also aware we were approaching Harris Elementary and there are often cars in and out of the school at this time of day so I was trying to make a cautious approach of the vehicle. As I was approaching the school I lost sight of the vehicle. I observed Dep. Benson turn onto Spradlin Cove and state she was in foot pursuit of two white male subjects who had just jumped out of a white vehicle. I turned onto Spradlin Cove and was directed by Deputy Benson to a wooded area behind the residences of Spradlin Cove. Deputy Camacho and I began a search of the area. I found a white male, in a blue checkered button down shirt, attempting to conceal himself in brush in the wooded area approximately 200 yards southeast of where the car was located. I took the subject, later identified as Jeffrey Woods, into custody and turned him over to Deputy Camacho. I continued a search of the wooded area where I found a red and black nylon bag containing

On 12/10/2015 at approximately 0035 hours, I checked in with Officer Welch in reference to his vehicle pursuit. Upon my arrival I observed Officer Welch already in the process of detaining Alexander James George. I then proceeded to take custody of Mr. George while Officer Welch accompany Harnett County K9 Officer in tracking the driver who fled on foot.

On 08/01/2017 I, Deputy Daniel Pruitt was patrolling the area of 61st Street & 61st West Avenue. I noticed a white female walking Eastbound on 61st Street towards 61st West Avenue. The female later identified as Brandy Bunch appeared nervous and kept looking back towards me. I activated my emergency lights to do a pedestrian check. I asked Brandy for her I. D and had dispatch to run a records check on Brandy. Dispatch advised Brandy was clear of any warrants. I asked Brandy if she had anything illegal on her and Brandy stated no. Brandy was very nervous and would not look towards me while I was speaking to her. Brandy became more nervous after I asked if she had anything illegal on her. I asked Brandy if I could search her purse she had with her. Brandy handed me her purse and advised I could search the purse.

The subject then saw me in full uniform and immediately fled on foot back into the store and toward the grocery exit. As Fabiano chased the subject I exited the store and ran to the outside of the grocery exit. As I arrived I observed the subject run out of the grocery exit and into the parking lot. I immediately ran after him while verbally identifying myself as “Police” and directing him to “Stop”.

This officer was working a special assignment and observed Geoffrey Fullilove walk out of his residence at 1206 N Arbogast. This officer had prior knowledge Geoffrey had an active warrant for his arrest. This officer turned around and contacted Geoffrey in his front yard. This officer placed Geoffrey under arrest without incident. This officer transported Geoffrey to Ridge Rd and Cleveland and turned him over to Ofc. Jimenez of Hobart PD for warrant service. This officer cleared without incident.

We left the location and passed the identification of the vehicle to the other detectives. Lt. Ivey and Sgt. Hambrick drove to the area of Greenfield Way. Lt. Ivey advised Sgt. Staton, on the telephone, that he has contact of the vehicle. I and Sgt. Staton conducted an investigative traffic stop believing the suspect were in the vehicle. I activated my emergency blue light and conducted the stop. I exited my vehicle and made contact with the driver, Shamecca D’Agostion.

The last box hit the ground as I signed the rest of the papers. The warm welcoming of the new house showed I made a wonderful decision on choosing the right house. My stress was relieved and my mind was refreshed. Just as I sat to down to relax, the seller of the house had one piece of advice.