Tavon Lanier: Case Study

On 04/02/2018, approximately 1545 hours CSW Anderson arrived at JEFFERSON COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER IN MISSOURI and met with a male teen later identified as the child, Eyan R. Isoline who is 16-10 months old and a junior at Fox High School in Arnold, MO. Eyan claimed that he was living with his mother, Carroll Smith and his half-younger brother, Jaxx Smith in Illinois circa summer of 2017 [Eyan indicated Jaxx is autistic]. Eyan specified that he and his mother do not get along “we just argue a lot” where Eyan subsequently moved to Arnold, MO and live with his maternal grandparents, Michael and Sarah Smith as of to date (the Smiths has POA).

A report was received on 06/05/2017 alleging that the mother (Hermionne) left Ashante (C-V 17) with a non-relative since 02/2017 without any legal rights. According to the report, the mother refuses to take her child back home and will not engage with Ms. Aarons (caretaker) to provide legal documentation for the child to be enroll in school and taken to a Primary Care Physician. Ashante has not been is school for the past 4 months and are unable to enroll in school without paperwork. According to the report, Ashante self mutilates her arms, and the mother refuses to get counseling. The report indicates Ashante was to follow-up with a Cardiologist for a chest pain and the mother refuses to take her to the doctor.

On April 21, 2016, I was assigned this case to follow up. This investigation involves Mr. Andrew Ryan Scharnweber a fifteen year old City resident. I had previously interviewed Mr. Scharnweber for running away from home (16-119393) in March of 2016. He has only two incidents of running away from home and was interviewed using a ripp assessment form in the prior incident.

On August 26, 2015, you responded to 41 Olsen Rd. Cocoa in reference to a violation of a "no contact" order. During your investigation you developed probable cause to arrest Alicia Balderston for violating a "no contact" order that was issued on August 20, 2015 due to a domestic violence arrest. During this call you took written statements from the victim and two witnesses.

Once inside, he secured his weapon in a gun locker and removed the accused from the vehicle. Another search of the accused and the back seat of the vehicle were negative for any weapons or contraband. The accused was guided to the booking room for processing. I sent County Dispatch a criminal history form which yielded Robert has one Felony arrest and numerous Domestic Violence incidents. I made contact with Judge William Golden, advised him of the CCH findings along with today’s incident. Judge Golden then set bail for $10,000 full. I prepared Warrant 2105 1566 for Aggravated Assault on a police officer and Summons 2015 1567 for resisting arrest. Robert while waiting for transport in the cell complained of pain to his ribs and shoulder. P/O D' Alton secured Robert into his vehicle and transported him to Inspira to be medically cleared. Once Robert was cleared for incarceration, Robert was transported back to HQ and then turned over to the Gloucester County Sheriff's Department to be lodged in a county facility. All of the prisoner property was returned upon his release from this

On February 3, 2016, Hakeim was before the Portsmouth Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court for charges of grand larceny, and assault and battery on a law enforcement officer. The charges were taken under advisement of the court with a review date set for July 7, 2016. He was placed on indeterminate supervised probation, ordered to counseling (completed Job Readiness and Anger Management) and a substance abuse evaluation. At the time, the youth and his mother resided in the city of Norfolk, Virginia. Courtesy supervision was accepted by Norfolk Court Service Unit on February 24, 2016. According to reports, Hakeim’s adjustment to supervision was problematic in that he displayed behavioral problems in school and had poor attendance resulting in a 10 day school suspension and a house arrest sanction. The youth also had on–going issues with marijuana usage. During this time, the youth also failed the 10th

The case was brought to DCFS attention when a reporter stated on 7/11/17, OPWI attempted to obtain an emergency order of protection on behalf of Kiara (age 7). Reportedly Ashley (mother) is actively using METH and also methodone she gets from a clinic, and is also involved in prostitution. Ashley told OPWI that Ashley ''can't wait outside for the bus to go to drug court because she's done bad things to people (robbed people, committed home invasion, taken people's money and drugs) and these people are after her.'' Reporter states that one of these people came to OPWI's house looking for Ashley and scared Kiara. Ashley recently got out of jail, stayed with OPWI for a couple of days, left last Friday telling Kiara she would be back in a couple of hours, didn't return

On July 2, 2015, I was assigned this case to follow up. This case involves Mr. Kleot Whittman a seventeen year old juvenile male. Mr. Whittman has an extensive history for leaving without parental consent. He has a previous CHINS and probation violation cases (15-13092/15-129933/15-128777/15-127194).

On May 23, 2016, I was assigned this case to follow up. This case involves Ms. Anjelica Cassidy Grim a 17 year old T.C. Williams High School student. I made multiple attempts to located Anjelica at School and at 27 South French Street (home). On May 27, 2016, I spoke to Sal Gnim (mother) who reported her daughter returned home the next day. She confirmed that her daughter had been out with her boyfriend. Sal told me that they had a conversation and cleared the conflict up. Sal reported that this was the first time her daughter had runaway. I received permission from Sal to speak to her daughter in School.

On 9 December 2015 I, Daniel Hunter contacted the Sumner County Probation Office in reference to Daren Gilley. Mr. Gilly’s probation officer met me at his residence located at 1054 Hartsville Pike #54. I made contact with Mr. Gilley and advised him that I was there to talk to him about some burglaries I was investigating. While on scene I talked to Mr. Gilley and his girlfriend, Ms. Andrea Janis about his probation. Mr. Gilley stated that he is aware that he is on active probation. He also is aware that he can be searched and his place of residency can be searched. Mr. Gilley advised that I would not find anything. Ms. Janis stated that she understood and that I was free to look. I conducted a search of Mr. Gilley’s person and was he stayed

Youth is currently attending Dieruff High School. Youth has a history of not attending school. Youth struggles with assignments in school, which is hurting his GPA. Youth struggles with a negative peer association. Youth struggles with controlling his anger and it lead to him getting into an altercation with a sercutiy guard at school. The incident cause the youth to be detain and placed on probation.

After Mr. Butler was informed of his several warrants out of Wake County, Mr. Butler was searched, and he was handcuffed behind his back and placed in the rear seat of the patrol unit and seat belted in and transported to Wake County Jail. After arriving at the jail, I escorted Mr. Butler into the jail, where he was

On 02-03-16 at 1153 hours, Officer Cass #2067 and I were dispatched to the Arcadia Police Station for Suspect Parent. Parent had an outstanding Pasadena PD warrant for his arrest. Officer Cass and I arrived at Arcadia PD and placed Parent under arrest for the Pasadena PD warrant. I placed handcuffs on Parent which were double locked. Officer Cass and I transported Parent to the Pasadena Jail where he was booked on the warrant.

Case management services were provided. WYP (Wraparound Youth Partner) Andy Ngo gathered information from WCC (Wraparound Care Coordinator) Quoc Tran and WPP (Wraparound Parent Partner) Shannon Ortiz. The youth is in custody for 3-4 months. The youth was at court this morning. The mother declined to take the youth home. The youth is still pending court trial for another offense. The WCC Tran did not get permission for the team to visit the youth, due to the probation office is not responding. WYP Ngo is waiting for permission to visit the youth. WCC will update WYP Ngo. The next one on one will be scheduled as soon as possible.

On July 13, 2015, I was assigned this case to follow up. This case involved Ms. Emily Marisol Ramirez a sixteen year old T.C. Williams High School student. Ms. Ramirez is currently attending summer school from 0730 hours to 1430 hours every day. I contacted the Court Services Unit and spoke to Intake Officer Darnell Norman who reported no prior interaction with the court. I called Ms. Alba Ramirez De Rodriguez (mother) and identified myself and the purpose of my call. I asked Ms. De Rodriguez if I could speak to her daughter at school the next day. I received parental permission and agreed to speak to Ms. De Rodriguez too.