Huttoe, and others concerning vice conditions in Miami. Ginsburg went on his way to spout another day. She was rushed to Jackson Hospital for treatment. Johnson, a Georgia native died instantly from a shot by his friend that missed the dog. But, this time, all his buddies knew about it - because they had taken him there.". Peoria Police Department is a member of the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement (CALEA) The remainder of the investigate units were placed into one of four geographical divisions, headed up by a Detective Captain. was being treated for stomach wounds by doctors at Jackson Memorial Hospital, including, Dr. G. Rapp, attending physician and Dr. Frederick, renowned surgeon. A sawed off-shotgun was found in the field off 7th Avenue during the day Monday. In the meantime, he called the newspaper and told them to send him a reporter and camera man. 1948, at Flagler Street and NE 2nd Ave. A truck had backed into the rusted utility pole which broke off, bounced off a taxi cab and stuck Officer Wichman. When Schmid berated Caswell, he was struck in the head with a night stick and slightly injured. At this time the department's force consists of 14 police officers, 2 Sergeants and the Chief of Police. Many others served in Korea. The subject's prints were sent to New York City where Gotham cops matched the prints to a wanted felon who had a long record in their jurisdiction. Things got hot in both the city government and the police department immediately preceding World War II. After his release, he returned to his Miami Beach mansion in ill health and died in 1947 without suffering any additional arrests by the MPD. White officers had this Civil Service protection since 1921. Wood, accompanied then by now deceased Det Frank Beckham, claimed in court that Parnell attempted to stab him. After several weeks, Branch set up a bombing and Plumacher was supplied with fake dynamite sticks to place at a Jewish leader's home. Appointed in Dec.1905 Royal Palm Hotel. This information became public during a story on police brutality in 1935, which is described later in this book. Bill Berger is currently the U.S Marshall for Florida and Ray Martinez is the Chief of Miami Beach PD. Ellsworth observed two persons bound hand and foot on the floor and observed two gunmen looting the coin store. Redman, from assistant traffic director to Captain of Uniform Division. In late October of 1896, the Commission voted a salary of $50 monthly for the City Marshall position and noted that he would always be on duty. Girtman, John - Acting Marshall, June - Oct. 1899. McLendon, Officers G.S. Campbell sped toward a burglary call. Owsley, Lt. Ken Parker and Lt. (later Chief) Garland Watkins were super. One of these has been the renovating of the headquarters office in the city hall. This action was due to the economic depression of 1907, which affected the entire country. The City Commission grants police officers the six day week, down from the previous seven day week. Other promotions noted were Forrest Nelson and M.E. Officer Miguel then made a power tackle, downing the man and disarming him. It carried a floral tribute shaped like a motorcycle. The Chief of Police W. Whitman issued an order that: (1) Not to enter a saloon except as duty calls. The sensational murder trial featured the testimony of these two Miami cops. Cross, spoiled Zangaras aim as she threw herself in front of him clutching his arm. Whitman, William J. We consider these men Double Heroes. The same judge has previously issued an order preventing twenty Florida sheriff's from arresting Capone "without due process of law". L.G. (Miami News- 4/9/15). officer killed in the line of duty.) During World War II, Army paratrooper Ross Cefalu went into France on D-Day, June 6,1944, flying (aiming) a glider. The police stated that the crime was precipitated by the issue of blacks driving autos in the Miami, an act fought fiercely by white chauffeur (taxi) drivers. 2022 Miami-Dade County. The City Attorney asked that charges be dropped. On March 8, 1967, eleven MPD police horses died in a fire at the city's stables, temporarily ending Miami's popular police patrol. In June of 1929 Nelson was suspended, then reduced to police officer rank. July 12th -City Manager Arnold announced that a police gym is being established in the City Hall annex. (#2). Hardy Bryan, Capt. One of those arrested was his own sister, Eugenia Thomas, 37, the wife of black Precinct Judge L.E. (The case dragged out in the courts for years). The following month, a new city commission fired McCreary from the Public Safety job and a month later fired him as Police Chief. This citizens group announced a set of rewards to assist in curbing illegal alcohol establishments in the area. He later served three times as Miami PD Chief of Police. and Sergeant George T. Warner replaced Lindstrom. A few arrests of the attendees for various minor violations were made according to Lt. Jimmy Knight, but. A news photo shows Sergeant L.G. Receive weekly news & events, public notices, recycling reminders, grant opportunities, emergency alerts, transit rider alerts and more. Quigg says he will no longer fight for the position. Wm. 'That all able bodied men who did not assist in the clean-up of the area would be arrested'. I said no way. Police Officer - $125 monthly, $140 after one year. J.P. led me into this bar, where I thought he was going to check out the establishment's license or something. They did arrive and the man fell into the net. Several years ago our Vice President, Harvey Bach, proposed awarding funds toward college scholarships for the children and grandchildren of our Miami Police Veterans Association members. The law in Florida previously charged the local Justice of Peace (five in Dade County) with holding preliminary hearings on all death investigations. Jan 4, 1932 - Chief Reeve ordered Captains Bryan, Nelson and Mathis to have their lieutenants and men arrest gamblers. Gun running, boat thefts, extortion of merchants to supply cash to some of the 'freedom' groups was common daily occurrences. The two had been aroused from slumber by the pistol and rifle fire. Caswell, Thomas, 1910 census &on-the-job in July 1911. McCreary claimed in a 1935 newspaper interview that he had been head of the Miami Ku Klux Klan from 1924 to 1930. The provision of links to these external sites does not constitute an ), (Two snake stories by our in-house snake guy) (1,728 words), SNAKE AT FLA. POWER & LIGHT. (This chapter describes the changes resulting from the new form of municipal government as well as some background on the new appointed Chief of Police, H.Leslie Quigg.) 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. Wood and Rhymer were acquitted but Nazworth was convicted and fined $250. After a moment of silence, the young C.I. When it came, it was a slap heard half way down the block. This was one of Chief Whitman's then-progressive steps to improve the department. To acquaint our readers with the law enforcement's state of the art and the criminal society then prevalent in Florida as the 20th Century emerged, the story of the infamous Davis murders, the Dora Suggs murder and the notorious Ashley Gang are presented, as well as their affects on Miami. FREAK ACCIDENT KILLS OFFICER SANTIAGO. 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. In 1962, the City Manager, Mel Reese, hired as Public Safety Director, a retired Marine Colonel, Donald Pomerleau. 5/29/1938, Miami Police Dispatcher Margaret Dow (or DOE) was mentioned in an article as being the first female police dispatcher in the United States. (This friendly fire killing is described in detail in this chapter.) 1st Ave. During this era, Charles Robert Ferguson became the second Chief of Police. Guy Bradford and Off. The website of the M.P.D VETS, a portion of which is open to the public, is. They were jailed, later fined and sentenced to suspended jail sentences, which brought these unlawful actions to a halt. I will insist that the department be run with the sole aim of protection of life and property". His prior movements were traced without discovering hard information of any conspiracy in the New Jersey area. 6/21/1938. 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 LaFleur was killed in a 3 A.M on February 16,1951, during a gun battle with a man who was sleeping in a car at NW 3 Ave and 14 St. (704 words). 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. Doral, FL 33172 In late December of 1969, Poet Alan Ginsburg had a poetry gig at the Marine Stadium on Miami's Rickenbacker Causeway. Foss was a third baseman with the Washington Senators. 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. He defeated Primo Carnera, among other big names in the sport. William Driggers and Bob Johns. Well I have my vest on and start to hyperventilate. (Miami Metropolis- 7/31/1896), Marshall Gray made his first recorded arrest on Oct 14, 1896. (confidential informer) and would pick him up in an unmarked Task Force car and drive him around Liberty City questioning him about illegal activities. His advice after resigning, Move out of the police station and dont let the City Manager try to run it from City Hall". Officer Bowles observed him squatting in an alley at 1412 NW 3rd Ave. Bowles fired when Scott picked up his revolver from the ground adjacent to where he was squatting. Hudson had recently been released from Raiford. The picnic was financed from proceeds of the annual dance, sponsored by the association. An investigation revealed that employees of the Telephone Company counting room have been stealing coins for quite some time. 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. Non-Emergency. Sgt. (This chapter provides details into this shootout that resulted in the death of a MPD detective.) These four, along with Marshall (now Chief) Frank B. Hardee, were the first five uniformed police officers in Miami Police history. It's about 0300 and I start making a cursory look as one of my units arrive. On one of my senior partners days off, I was assigned to ride with a guy named J.P. -----, a much older officer. McGriff, R.C., Appointed Dec 1905 as unpaid special, McNeil, .L.L., Appointed Dec 1905 as unpaid special. At a subsequent trial, Niles was convicted of first degree murder which then carried an automatic sentence of execution in Floridas new electric chair. Zangara was immediately pounced on by citizens in the crowd in addition to Miami police officers Arthur Clark, Ray Jackson, Red Crews and Fitzhugh Lee, all on duty in the park under the command of Captain Nelson. He said that back when he was Chief, the City and downtown merchants were having a real bad problem with pickpockets down on Flagler St. and I think it was around Christmas time. The recent influx of autos, combined with the numerous bicycles, horse drawn wagons and pedestrians were causing 'gridlock' in the business area. MPD advised that Ingram was a four-time loser with a criminal record. The 25 to 40 thousand dollars in the safe, which was recovered, would amount to about $250,000 today). Using rifles and pistols and sawed-off shotguns, the robbers were able to keep off the first squad of police. Appointed in January 1908 for the holidays. Guy Howard, 28 years old, was killed in action. The motorcycle policeman had instructions to arrest anyone who exceeded the new 12 mph speed limit. The next thing I knew, Sophie walked over to me and Dorothy and said that her new friend wanted to "hire" the three of us (whom he had seen hanging out at the bus stop on numerous occasions and assumed we were hookers).' Two days later Chief Dillon fired Lt Curry who had been Acting Chief for three months. 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). Officer Driggers ran out into 7th Avenue, but as he passed under a street light a sharp command barked out; you had better get out of here..get back. In October of 1962, City Manager Mel Reese brought in a tough old Marine Colonel, Donald Pomerleau, as Public Safety Director, the boss of the Chief of Police. Carberry yelled," I'm Hit", as fellow officers Sam Streiner, Ed Hunt, Raymond Flores, and Sgt Bill Charnin closed in. Harry is past 90 yrs now and still acts like the Energizer bunny. Leo Welch and Art Voss were among the warriors that fought their way to and from the Chosin Reservoir, while Frankie Kessel flew combat jets above. The council voted 4-3 to remove him but a unanimous vote was required, so he remained on the job. He started to insist on driving but was already a DUI (probably also had a few on the way to work). 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. On a side note, my stomach went through another churching episode just prior to kick-off that day. The only local Miami protection was supplied by a night watchman, A.E. The policeman looked at him for a moment and then got into the police car and drove away. The reward money was eventually returned to the donors when no arrest was made. (They call it the greatest generation. City police arrested two white men and a negro, destroyed a 1,000 gallon capacity moonshine still and confiscated 18 jugs of whiskey in what Assistant Chief Forrest Nelson described as the biggest police still raid since prohibition. Ferguson, the current Chief with 97, L.E. - Homer .S. No days off. He was a Miami P.D. Crews, E.H. Hanlin, Pat Baldwin, Charles Stanton, Lt. J.O. The story of one, the beloved Harry Lenchner, now 90, was published in the MPD Vets newsletter recently and is presented in its entirety. (Leston G. Crews) continued his successful MPD career. These were seven- day a week assignments. Ferguson was fined $5 in court for actions stemming from a public dispute with Officers Mattison P. Merritt and Wm. Armed with one fingerprint, experts can turn to their files and identify the thief, if he has a prior record. Lt. Curry, back in the late 1910's, stepped in for the Chief of Police for several months while the boss was ill. Curry did an outstanding job, according to press reports at that time. He was promoted to Sergeant ten months ago. Detective Norman Coplin, born in Nebraska on November 25, 1919, served in the U.S. Navy prior to and during World War II. South Beat: Officer R.J. Hardee from noon to 8pm, W.J. Despite the care provided by the doctors, Cermack died on March 6, 1933, of peritonitis. (Miami News- 12/3/1941). The Precinct has now re-opened as a Museum, thanks to the efforts of some of these mentioned officers, led by the Retired Police Officers Community Police Benevolent Association. To avoid public controversy, training sessions were held for black recruits in secret at the Liberty Square Housing project. Chief John Cannon. Authors Note: Tamasy was assigned to the new Juvenile Unit shortly after her hiring. Arnold, former MPD officer, takes over as the Public Safety Director. Wrong! Smith, and Dade Sheriffs Deputy Barnes, who lived across the street from Saunders store. Editor's Note: Although the principal subject of this book revolves around the City of Miami Police Department, many incidents and events will also involve the Dade County Sheriffs office, the Miami Fire Department and the Coral Gables Police Department, due to the intermingling of personnel, responsibilities and actions of these entities with the Miami police force, particularly in the formative years of the late 1800's and early 1900's. Cesar "Echy" Echaverry as the result of injuries from a Monday shooting, local police departments and lawmakers are expressing their condolences. After downing several quick ones we headed back out to the wagon. The officer never regained consciousness and died four days later, on September 24th, at Jackson Memorial Hospital. Looking up, I saw a citizen pointing up to the East Side of the Court House. The yeggmen made their entrance into the store by breaking a glass over the rear door. Captain Brock, an Ohio native, employed by the department for 19 years, retired at age 47. He was living at 1252 SW 6th with a roommate, William Oakford, who was also a MPD motor officer. Pfender, F.H. (Miami News- 1/6/1923). Detective Castillo succumbed to his wounds at the scene. Officer Patrick Howell Baldwin was killed in an auto accident yesterday. On July 28, 1896, 368 male voters incorporated the new City of Miami. LIST OF PBA PRESIDENTS are contained in this chapter of the book. The young man who had been arrested stated in court that he worked for Sheriff Hardie and was a witness in two local controversial cases. $1,000 would be the reward for providing information on any Chief of Police or Sheriff, for accepting graft and $1,500 for the arrest of any Judge who would accept illegal payments for protecting these establishments. it is so difficult to police a densely populated area, a fact that our GI's are currently enduring in the Middle East as they attempt to root out insurgents who are mixed in very close quarters with innocent citizens. Sam D. McCreary was appointed as Public Safety Director of Miami, heading up both the Police and Fire Departments in January, 1930. C.O.Huttoe was promoted to Lieutenant. Fourteen heavily armed officers, led by Chief Quigg, raided the hideout and arrested them without a struggle. Marsh, H.H. 4th street and 4th Avenue. Media Relations Section; MPD Officer, Dirk Schel, 30, was patrolling Zone 12, through the Farmer's Market area, NW 12th Ave and 22 St, on September 27, 1962, searching for two black male bandits who had just committed an Armed Robbery at Neville's Swap Shop, 2156 NW 7 Ave, Miami. (Otis Davis, MPD Ret., President Miami Community PBA). The FBI's J. Edgar Hoover and the US Secret Service looked into possible motives of Zangara for the shooting spree. A long turbulent investigation resulted in the arrest and release of her grandfather and later her father as well as several other suspects. McCann, M.T., Appointed Nov. 1913. to 1915. 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. Within seconds he became aware of a very dangerous situation. Officer McCormacks body was sent back to Missouri for burial by Philbrick Funeral Home. Separating, Driggers walked to 7th Ave while Whitlock searched along 6th Avenue. The arrest went off without violence and suspect Longaro was turned over to New York police after the MPD guys found $2,000 in new bills in the suspects luggage. Det. (Pic shows about 30 MPD guys in a classroom. 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. Other photos of officers in the next few years did not show the patch, suggesting that initially only the Motor Squad was issued the triangle patch. The effort was spurred by Ron Eisaman and Tom Jurkowski, who recruited Paul Tucker, Dick Witt, myself and several other members. Officer Ted Seaman was one of the first arriving officers, with Art Epperson and Felix Eades sliding up shortly after. Collier later served time for other offenses and Deskins was fired and was last heard from out in Texas. J. D. Dorman was also moved up to the Lieutenant rank in (Miami Metropolis/News-12/1915), June 2, 1915 became a sad day for the Miami Police Department. Zangara, who claimed that his stomach was hurting for years causing him great pain, wanted to kill rich people who were hurting the poor people. In 1899, Miamis COLORED TOWN was created from land donated by Henry Flagler and Julia Tuttle, adjacent to the downtown Miami business area, within the confines of then 6th street to 12th street (prior to the 1921 renumbering of the streets) (US Census, City of Miami Publications). R.N.Harwood and A.V. (This long and interesting story is a very appropriate story to end the book. Chief of Police William J. Whitman was accused of entering a woman resident's home while drunk in June of 1914. He ran for Dade County Sheriff in 1944 and won by a landslide. He was hit with two shotgun pellets, causing minor wounds. Litchfield in now in the hospital and is not expected to live. (Miami Metropolis/News- 8/25/1917), Officer C.E. Fame is fleeting though, as a few years later he was beaten and tossed out of the police station by Detective Mitchell. 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. Miami detectives did not know the suspects name but were advised what compartment he was riding in. In 1905, Miami opted for a new political scheme that established a Chief of Police position, replacing the Town Marshall as the Citys law enforcer. It was believed that the six fled north in two vehicles that were chased by two police units up to the Fort Lauderdale area. (Additional details on this death are contained in this chapter of the book.) That began the 'Night of the Long Knives", as it was called. Pinder. (This chapter relates the details of Dades first padded cells.) At the next two council meetings, Mayor Sewell and Chief Hardee recommended the following permanent police officers to be hired. On March 15th, of 1925, Sgt. Wever was buried in Miami's Woodlawn cemetery. One shot just missed jailor C.H. Dirk changed careers shortly after the shooting. (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. (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. McCreary. 1/5/1932 - Hardy Bryan sued Chief Reeve for the return of the Chiefs job. He said that the great number of murders in Miami has made the formation of a homicide squad a necessity. Carver and C.G. The Hagerstown Morning Herald reported this funny story on July 10, 1954. Chief Ray Dillon became Chief on the first of November. Note: Manning (the burglar) , after recovering, was bonded out by his wealthy out-of- town family, and stayed at a Beach hotel while attending his trial. MPD Zone cars and a Dade helicopter searched the area and soon arrested one man, James Ingram, in the market area. (Humorous personal story in this book chapter on bondsmen), (Story about how the 68 riot actually started -and why. First Desk Sgt- 1915. The principal issue was vice enforcement. Morris, was arrested for unnecessary force during an arrest of a black male. He later provided his real name to the Chief. (This chapter relates the story abut the politics that hamper law enforcement). (Miami Metropolis/News-2/19/1915). He was later appointed Chief of Police in 1933.). (271 words). John Milledge, 49, one of Miamis first black officers, was shot and killed on November 1, 1946, (The killing of black MPD officer Milledge is described in detail, as well as recent developments.) The . The Grand Jury made reports on the situation and the newspapers ran stories often. Richard Darby, 18, admitted he took the girl Sunday night when questioned by Detective Lt. E.W. This had the affect of breaking up this group of fiefdoms. He claimed that he wanted to kill President Hoover in Washington, but that he stayed in the warm Miami weather hoping to cure his stomach ills. Any net proceeds from this book (The Miami Police Worksheet) will be donated to the M.P.V.A. scholarship fund. Hepburn then ran eastward on NW 14th Street and confronted Fireman J.T. In April of 1914, Clarence Daly was hung for the rape of an elderly woman that occurred in June of 1913. After sending the driver on her way, I began the process to determine who from the motor squad lived in the south end that would have a pair of britches that I could wear for the remainder of the shift. Sheriff Lehman backed up the Chiefs order. 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. The offenders were two Ohio white men, Walter C. Valiton, alias William H. Fox, b-1907 and John Naugle, b-1902, of Columbus and Toledo, Ohio.

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