tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post310249438274016282..comments2024-03-28T17:36:19.539-05:00Comments on Jackson Jambalaya: Madison County Sheriff's Office accused of discriminating against soldiers. (Video & Audio)Kingfishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06184990110961727404noreply@blogger.comBlogger177125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-23392001544548600062011-07-26T23:40:51.047-05:002011-07-26T23:40:51.047-05:00All these guys have such serious flaws. I am votin...All these guys have such serious flaws. I am voting for the person who is honest, decent, straight as an arrow. I am voting for Mark Sandridge. I believe my kids deserve to grow up in a county where law enforcement is to be admired and respected. <br />If any of you out there remain undecided, I would ask that you learn more about Mark and decide for yourself. Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-42153346594097883652011-07-26T22:43:53.195-05:002011-07-26T22:43:53.195-05:00Yes, you are right about Jimmy Houston. A lot of t...Yes, you are right about Jimmy Houston. A lot of the old retired officers from J.P.D. have said that he moved up through the ranks of J.P.D. by brown-nosing and kissing ass.<br />He was made a Sgt. over the motorcyle division at one time,but he would never ride a motorcycle, claiming that he had " dry eye ".<br />He is quick to tell you where he got his masters degree, but he will never mention where he got his bachlors degree ( Jackson State University ), as if he is ashamed and trying to hide it.<br />I feel very sorry for the citizens for Madison County if he is elected to this position.<br />Just remember, the Jackson Police Department did not become so screwed up overnight. It took years for this to happen. So remember that jimmy Houston was one of the ones who retired from this agency.<br />So, please do not be in a hurry to hire or vote for these things that will screw up your agency as well.Kaiser Sosaenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-33956383407038531282011-07-26T19:48:59.022-05:002011-07-26T19:48:59.022-05:00And when someone is activated by the military, the...And when someone is activated by the military, the city board of aldermen, or Madison County board of Supervisors, ( whoever is affected ) would most likely appoint additional funds for overtime, or funds to hire a temporary employee until the guardsman/reservist returns from active duty. The request from the Sheriff or chief of police ( whoever is affected )must be made public, and the county veterans service officer needs to be present during the request. This way, no politican wants the general public to feel that he or she does not support the military or military veteran, because they know that this would be political suicide.<br />So you see, everything can be worked out during this time, if everyone sacrifices a little bit.<br />So I do not want to hear anything else stupid about a veterans absence causing a hardship.Ricknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-63207950052680278482011-07-26T19:28:56.289-05:002011-07-26T19:28:56.289-05:00We have some wonderful Law Enforcement Personnel r...We have some wonderful Law Enforcement Personnel running for sheriff, With the exception of Jimmy Houston.<br />When the former Chief of the Ridgeland Police Department ( Chief Charles Newell ) was sick and dying of cancer, he showed up at the department for work more than Jimmy Houston ever has. <br />Im telling you, houston has a few select buddies at this department who kiss his ass, and therefore, he rewards them. He does not give a damn about this department and most of the people who work there. He will not stand up to the politicians when it comes to helping his people.<br />And to the persons on this site trying to defend Houston, we know who you are. One of his cronies who kiss his ass to stay in his favor. Ant to dare accuse a military person ( yes, I know that you are speaking about me ) of staying on active duty military service for my own benefit, just because I make more money or I dont like where I work, just shows how little you know about the defense of this great nation. Some of you do not realize it, but the ridgeland police department is one small speck on the map, compared to the rest of the nation.<br />I was asked to stay on active duty military service during the war because my career field is considered technical, and there are not that many people who can meet the qualifications to do this job.<br />And never being in danger ? have you ever had a rocket fired at your aircraft, or have you ever had to haul ass to a bomb shelter because you are under morter attack ? No, you have not, and do you know why? Because the people on this site supporting houston, who are talking negatively about military personnel, have never had the balls to even try and enlist in the military. Most Law Enforcement officers support and respect military personnel, just as military personnel support and respect them. Military people know that Law Enforcement are risking their lives every day, keeping them and their families safe, (especially when they are deployed<br />overseas). But you Houston cronies know nothing about the military, or national defense.<br />Houston is not a leader, he is nothing but a politacal pawn ( yes man ) who supervises by fear and intimidation.<br />But the ones that I feel most sorry for if he gets elected are the current deputies at the Madison County Sheriffs Office.<br />I know that Houston has sent his cronies from the R.N.C. ( RED NECK CLUB ) to speak to the deputies at the S.O. , and tell them that he will not fire anyone if he gets elected, so that they might support him. But believe me, anyone who is in a supervisory position at the S.O. will eventually be replaced by houstons buddies ( mostly from rankin county ). You will most likely not be fired, but his technique will be to take you from your current position, and put you on the midnight shift in the jail or somewhere, so that you eventually become so miserable that you quit.<br />Believe me deputies, I have had the un-pleasure of working for the man, so I know And as I have told you before, we have great law-enforcement personnel running for sheriff, so please pass the word on to your fellow deputis, your families, your friends, and all of their friends not to support houston, for it will be your doom if he is elected. He has totally screwed the Ridgeland Police Department up, and it will take years to correct. So please do not let him do the same to our Sheriffs Office.<br />And guess what, if he is elected, be prepared to have Victor Mason as undersheriff ( Chief Dupty ), and other retired J.P.D. officers taking over chief supervisory positions.Ricknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-44324673065441021762011-07-26T13:59:37.617-05:002011-07-26T13:59:37.617-05:00All of you are right, Randy supporters have certai...All of you are right, Randy supporters have certainly engaged in character assassination of this soldier... What a shame.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-35677190348446537342011-07-26T00:55:25.233-05:002011-07-26T00:55:25.233-05:00LEEBO FOR SHERIFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!LEEBO FOR SHERIFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-45669420850703108932011-07-25T20:56:56.334-05:002011-07-25T20:56:56.334-05:00MCSO needs Marc Ocain back!!!MCSO needs Marc Ocain back!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-48686650326484338472011-07-25T20:15:31.436-05:002011-07-25T20:15:31.436-05:00First of all I don't have dog in the hunt and ...First of all I don't have dog in the hunt and will support who ever wins the job for the next 4 years. I also like reading the post, that is the ones that use there names, if you going to talk smack don't hide, use you name.Dwightnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-66045384964823784422011-07-25T15:59:52.703-05:002011-07-25T15:59:52.703-05:00Well said Tick! While I don't agree with what ...Well said Tick! While I don't agree with what Chief said, can any of you bashing him say with confidence that you have never broken the law? Do you always use your blinker when changing lanes or turning? Do you always come to a complete stop at a red light or stop sign? Have you always driven the exact speed limit …not 1 MPH over? If not, then maybe you be stoned and cast aside.<br />Yes, it was wrong and I don't think any of his supporters are denying that. They are standing up and supporting their friend who made a bad decision. But I guess most of you would turn your back on your friends.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-13956972893894178222011-07-25T13:17:53.311-05:002011-07-25T13:17:53.311-05:00REMF.REMF.Kingfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06184990110961727404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-54504643222199012712011-07-25T13:15:35.721-05:002011-07-25T13:15:35.721-05:00Really? A man serves our County for the last 12 ye...Really? A man serves our County for the last 12 years, keeps our families safe, is a friend, neighbor,father & Grandad that made a decision based on keeping his men and community safe. I wonder how Josh Hobbs would have felt when he is calling for back-up and no one showed b/c they were short handed. I have the utmost respect for our troops overseas and I know there is a law, but I think in a situation to protect our citizens and community Eddie made a decision based on just that. I can see it now, "Belvedresi hires deployed soldier on a short-handed S.O. causing a deputy to be killed in line of duty." You people need to wake up. You have to understand that place is not like your normal business office!!! People's lives are at stake, your well-being is at stake!!!! Your Life!!! As far as all of you saying you aren't voting for Randy Tucker b/c of this are just showing your ignorance. Grow up use your head and choose the best candidate not based on, in my "opinion", what was a planned out political assasination against Randy Tucker, but based on integrity, character and experience like Randy Tucker possesses.You people are real quick to attack a man that has helped build a dept that has given you one of the safest and best county's in this state to live in. I like how all of you are Anonymous, shows you are a chickensh*t like Josh Hobbs!!! I back Belvedresi!!!!<br />------------William TicknerWTICK1https://www.blogger.com/profile/07736454660556949423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-29996903354089374412011-07-25T08:56:13.602-05:002011-07-25T08:56:13.602-05:00Hobbs was trying to climb the ladder without doing...Hobbs was trying to climb the ladder without doing his time. In law enforcement 4 years to us your still a rookie. My guess is Hobb's will run for sheriff next go around like Mark O. did.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-2047693459987303152011-07-24T18:50:08.119-05:002011-07-24T18:50:08.119-05:00What a back stab!!! Look you can't trust anybo...What a back stab!!! Look you can't trust anybody!!! Sounds like to me the patroman was suit hunting...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-76749507913585376732011-07-24T11:45:11.672-05:002011-07-24T11:45:11.672-05:00Leebo is very loveable!!!!Leebo is very loveable!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-16182506768688220822011-07-24T07:46:09.376-05:002011-07-24T07:46:09.376-05:00I love Leebo too!!!!I love Leebo too!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-29298456360600785542011-07-23T19:13:47.681-05:002011-07-23T19:13:47.681-05:00621, You would be correct, if a felony had occurre...621, You would be correct, if a felony had occurred. Discrimination against a national guardsmen is a civil action, not a crime.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-4594557773197562662011-07-23T19:12:20.577-05:002011-07-23T19:12:20.577-05:00Randy Tucker for sheriff!!! all the way...Randy Tucker for sheriff!!! all the way...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-3931083960838667262011-07-23T18:21:37.673-05:002011-07-23T18:21:37.673-05:0018 U.S.C. § 4:
Whoever, having knowledge of the a...18 U.S.C. § 4:<br /><br />Whoever, having knowledge of the actual commission of a felony cognizable by a court of the United States, conceals and does not as soon as possible make known the same to some judge or other person in civil or military authority under the United States, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than three years, or both.<br /><br />Just sayin' he could have some 'splaning to do for keeping that tape for so long and not reporting it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-41961030548636762192011-07-23T17:57:15.710-05:002011-07-23T17:57:15.710-05:00One more question for the defenders of Hobbs' ...One more question for the defenders of Hobbs' actions. Has it occured to you that due to his not reporting the potential crime that he could be potentially charged with misprison of a felony? That appears to tarnish the *whistleblower* status you are attempting to bestow upon him? All he had to do was report it to the Sheriff at the time and it could have potentially been remedied at that time and not attempt to use it to his advantage some considerable time later. Not the actions typically associated with honorable people of integrity, IMO.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-63309151226963742432011-07-23T14:18:18.274-05:002011-07-23T14:18:18.274-05:00I love Leebo!!!!!!!!I love Leebo!!!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-15009233123580935832011-07-23T13:12:11.437-05:002011-07-23T13:12:11.437-05:00MIchelle Tuckers attempt to spin this in favor of ...MIchelle Tuckers attempt to spin this in favor of her husband, Randy, is as transparent as can be. She should really stop playing that game.<br />From what I can tell, there are two candidates that are left in this race with some integrity.<br />Tucker hooked his wagon to Belvedresi's star hoping it would shoot him into the sheriff's spot. Well, what Eddie did was completely against Federal law. It's plain and simple. Now where he got stupid was firing the deputy that taped him. I mean you gotta know what's gonna happen next when you do that.<br />The Jimmy Houston/Soto thing speaks for itself and he should have been fired from Ridgeland for that.<br />There isn't too much known about Mark Sandrige. Everything I can find is that he is a stand-up guy and has been with the dept for about 8 years. His commercials pissed some people off, but were kinda effective.<br />Harbour has about as much experience as Randy, but obviously has more sense than to get endorsements from the soon-to-be previous administration. To me that says maybe being an employee with the S.O. he knows there have been things that could come out that makes him not desire their endorsement. Yeah, it's speculation, but he has a solid long-time running mate it seems.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-25941169956659236302011-07-23T10:26:17.351-05:002011-07-23T10:26:17.351-05:008:38 I would NEVER support Houston for the reasons...8:38 I would NEVER support Houston for the reasons you so eloquently laid out. He supported and covered up for a perjurer (Soto was convicted, right?). This character defect is sufficient by itself to keep him out of any law enforcement job - if Houston doesn't respect the law he shouldn't be sheriff. Period.<br /><br />On a related note, has any lawyer tried drumming up business by soliciting fopr people who got convicted based on Soto's testimony? Sounds like grounds for a retrial to me, maybe dozens (100s?) of them. At a great expense to, and disastrous outcome for, the city of Ridgeland.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-77125868053698058462011-07-23T08:51:18.454-05:002011-07-23T08:51:18.454-05:00One more question? Why did he not report it at the...One more question? Why did he not report it at the time it happened? I'd think if he was really concerned about a possible federal crime at that time it could have been easily rememedied by the Chief interviewing the Guardsman and there would have resolution at that time. <br /><br />Not reporting it until it was advantageous to him personally he appears, at least to me, to have lost out on the Courageous Saint Award some of you are trying to give him. <br /><br />I'm thinking more along the lines of *misprison of a felony* and not *whistleblower* with the available information.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-21530660243611019682011-07-23T08:38:26.038-05:002011-07-23T08:38:26.038-05:00Wow...so you want to continue down the "Saint...Wow...so you want to continue down the "Saint Jimmy" trail. OK...lets rock-n-roll!!! Lets look at Officer Soto. A Jimmy Houston EMPLOYEE!!!! He falsly acuused Dwight Whitfield of a crime. Tried many times to hide evidence that would prove Mr. Whitfields innocence,(video tape), lied on the stand. Mr. whitfield tried repeatedly to get that tape but the "Saintly" JImmy Houston said he couldnt find one. Finally a subpoena was issued ordering "Saint" Jimmy to produce that tape. "HERE IT IS YOUR HONOR....I JUST NOW FOUND IT!!!" So we have Soto with false arrest, tampering with evidence, lied in court under oath! So what does "Saint Jimmy do with this wonerful employee of his? Does he have him prosecuted? Does make a statement to the public announcing that this BEHAVIOR is UNEXCEPTABLE of one of his officers and he," Saint Jimmy" is firing this employee! No...."Saint Jimmy" didnt do any of those things....he just let the guy quit so he could go get another job in LE! Wasnt that great of "Saint Jimmy" now some other poor bastard has to deal with Soto somehwere else. Please feel free to keep expalining how Good Ole JImmy is SO well qualified...i got tons of these stories....and so do other people!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-65133865841560821422011-07-23T08:36:29.003-05:002011-07-23T08:36:29.003-05:00One simple question I haven't seen addressed o...One simple question I haven't seen addressed on this thread: Did Hobbs follow the chain of command and report the instance to the Sheriff at the time it occured? If not, why the delay in failing to report the crime? If he did report it, what was the response and follow-up? <br /><br />Seems that I've heard that *sometimes good men have done the wrong thing for the right reason and bad men have done the right thing for the wrong reason.* Is there a difference? IMO, plenty.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com