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911. Melchen of the detective division and Captain James Otto Barker of the Identification Unit over to assist the crown in the prosecution of the crime. After an investigation by Chief Quigg, Dets. Sistrunk, Earnest, Sr. (Ed) on beat schedule May 1907. The MPD police radio system was split into two channels on February 15, 1950, due the heavy load of traffic on the sole one. City Commission orders a shake up of the police department. Gray and Constable Frohawk arrested Asbury Duckett for the knife murder of Ben Worthy at Woods Saloon, north of town. He was hit with two shotgun pellets, causing minor wounds. Capone told Chief Quigg that "he had no intention of breaking the law in Miami. Garrett was committed to a mental hospital as insane but later attempted to gain his freedom by claiming he was cured. He was fired of course, but did not go to jail. During the Cuban exile CIA secret project to invade Cuba and dethrone the communist dictator, Fidel Castro, the MPD got involved, whether they wanted to or not. The investigation of the crime continued on for months and years, under the direction of Sheriff Frolock and his deputy A.P. L.G. Asst Chief Youell arrested two MPD officers for extorting a citizen. Phone: (928 . While waiting for roll call one day, one of the motor officers, Howard Shaw, egged on by Officers Danny Schooler, and Eddie Edmonds, wagered Officer Bob Knight five bucks that he (Knight) didn't dare jump into the Miami River in full uniform. New Chief of Police, J.B. Rowland, suspended the Chief of Detectives, Lonnie O. Scarboro and three other detectives on two-score charges of brutality, incompetence and neglect of duty today. Sawyer, Wilkinson, Rose, and Morris; assisted by uniform officers Haddock and Joe Jenkin. He was traced easily and arrested in Jacksonville. Curry said that Northrup has not made one arrest during the several months he was assigned at the bridge post and that paying him $90 a month were a needless expense. (MPD records). In other news, the Mayor ordered the Police Chief to dispatch a police officer to each fire to handle the traffic and crowds at the scenes. After several weeks, Branch set up a bombing and Plumacher was supplied with fake dynamite sticks to place at a Jewish leader's home. Feud between Huttoe and Quigg aired again in newspaper. Jonathon Martin is Assistant Chief (Interim) of the Avondale Police Department and currently oversees the Patrol Division, which includes all Patrol operations and Special Investigations. Detective Fred Rowland was placed in temporary charge of squad. Safety Director Reynolds was ousted and Chief Quigg assumes full command of MPD. Detective Castillo had served with the Miami-Dade Police Department for 21 years. Me. A year later Ken volunteered to return to the Marines to help his buddies out and was killed. (confidential informer) and would pick him up in an unmarked Task Force car and drive him around Liberty City questioning him about illegal activities. A news photo shows Sergeant L.G. In the process of bending down, my tailor-made riding britches split at the seam from knee to knee!! Strict military order will be observed hereafter according to the new orders issued. The wind loosened her hat and she bent over to grab it with both hands. (Chief Headley received world-wide attention in 1967 when he issued his famous when the looting starts, the shooting starts Interesting story in this chapter.) Officer Schel was transported to nearby Jackson Hospital by one of the arriving zone cars, Al Cinilia, and was later "up and around". "You are fired", Gary stated. UPDATE: Miami-Dade Detective Cesar Echaverry has died, the department announced Wednesday night. Litchfield in now in the hospital and is not expected to live. An investigation revealed that employees of the Telephone Company counting room have been stealing coins for quite some time. Source: The Miami News and other newspapers, April 19th, 20th and 22nd, 1926. Bowles, who mistook Scott for a prowler. The money, used for instructing recruits, was counterfeit. The gun discharged while the couple was playing with the firearm. Appointed in December 1905. Investigation revealed that two of the suspects came in from northern states and the third had recently been released from Florida's Raiford prison. The City of Miami Police Department Special Victims Unit is asking for your assistance in locating this missing person. Mr. McGill was charged with reckless driving. Following meetings with Stanley Ray, a public safety commissioner of New Orleans and Chief Quigg, the following promotions were announced: - Chief of Detectives Forrest Nelson was promoted to Assistant Chief of Police. Our first stop on the afternoon shift was at Jeff's Bar, W. Flagler St and 12th Avenue. B-1892, joined the Miami force in November of 1921. (All items from Miami News-1932, dates indicated). His skull was crushed and died on the scene. In February of 1933, President-elect Franklin Roosevelt, quite popular with the voters during the depression era, stopped in Miami at the end of his post-election vacation and became a target of an assignation attempt. Lavender, a cook employed by Gray to prepare meals for prisoners, was arrested for stealing Marshall Gray's shoes, hat and revolver, for which he was sentenced to 60 days confinement. A temporary replacement was Lt. William B. Curry, a 12 year MPD Veteran, appointed by Mayor Parker Henderson, to fill the remainder of Whitman's term. Dick was the author's partner in the Patrol, Task Force and later in Robbery. With McCann during that morning was Officer W. G. Wilson, who escaped with only bruises. Smith was taken to police headquarters and questioned by Police Chief Quigg. Appointed in January 1908 for the holidays. Crews and his partner, Lonnie Goodbee, were in the jail to kill rats with an air rifle. Hardie built the fire department from scratch and was very well regarded for his energy and efficiency. Compiled by Phil Doherty, Assistant Chief (Ret), Miami Police Department, President Miami Police Veterans Association, March 2010. "Chief Leslie Quigg and I were talking one day at his house in Shenandoah and he related this story to me. The voters present included 206 white men and 162 black men. Yogi Berra was right. June 1st -Guy Reeve was promoted to Chief from Detective Chief. An inquest was held on Oct 17th, 1931, by Justice of Peace, R.R. Freeman, W.R. On-the-job in 1907. A Miami News editorial blasted Chief Quigg for crossing over the line, ignoring first amendment protections. J.H. These are just a few antidotes to highlight the political interference of politicians which can be observed in most police departments nationwide. June 18th- Detective Frank Mitchell was fined $250 for hitting a former decorated officer, Norman Franks, breaking his jaw. Shields, E.J. Quiggs petition to the US Supreme Court was denied a hearing and he was retired on a city pension of $85 a month. (This chapter provides biographical information on the first Miami Chief of Police.) The Chief sent Captain E.W. After Reeve's MPD service, he was the Chief Deputy in the Dade County Sheriff's department (1933) and was appointed as the U.S. Marshall for the South Florida district in 1935. All rights reserved. (This chapter provides details into this shootout that resulted in the death of a MPD detective.) He was then transferred to the USS Lexington on December 12th, serving in the South Pacific until his discharge. Detectives C.W. (596 words). Chief Curry furloughed three police officers to reduce expenses. Also, in August of 1952, Detective Lt C. O .Huttoe was given a five demerit reprimand by Chief Headley by participating in a gambling raid conducted by Dade County detectives. At a subsequent trial, Niles was convicted of first degree murder which then carried an automatic sentence of execution in Floridas new electric chair. "Of all the dames on Flagler Street, I had to proposition three female fuzz". He also fired Desk Sergeant C.A. endorsement. The white drivers had the practice of stopping cars driven by blacks (most of them chauffeuring rich northern visitors), demanding that the owners hire a (white) driver while in Miami. Dan Hardie, who had been the Fire Chief of Miami since its formation, was elected Sheriff of Dade County in Jan of 1909. At this time the department's force consists of 14 police officers, 2 Sergeants and the Chief of Police. (449 words), 154. The two in custody answered that they came to Miami a week ago to pull the job and had been survailing the Saunders store for two days. Frohock, John-Marshall, Oct. 1899 - Nov. 1900. Det Whitman resigned in 1958 to begin a law practice and has followed the case to this day (He is now 92), offering his assistance without compensation, in an effort to close out this terrible crime. ), (This chapter tells of the classic story of a sex confession by Off. Nolle, watching TV with his wife and niece, heard a noise at the front of the house and looked out the door. Delrish Moss is a national news figure. Dillon was the last elected Chief of Police in Miami. That conviction was later overturned by the Federal District Court due to Garrett being held for an unreasonable period prior to trial. New video shows the wild confrontation and shooting that left an . He was fired in 1930 by Safety Director McCreary. We recommend McCarthy, Lt. Finch Cochran, Sgt. He was later re-captured and spent a stretch in the clink. A subject was arrested when his fingerprints matched a wanted person from another state. Detective Haworth was transported to a local hospital where she passed away during surgery. Willie Garrett, 26, an ex-con with a long record linked to the Black Panther Party, was taken off an airplane several hours later in Orlando as he headed for New York, still in possession of the gun used to kill the officer. While Officer Whitlock was maneuvering to get a better view of the yeggmen in the doorway of the store, the gunmen caught sight of Deputy Barnes. August 29th -The Chief continues instilling discipline in the force. The 25 to 40 thousand dollars in the safe, which was recovered, would amount to about $250,000 today). Forty-five year old Officer Augustus McCann was killed when his police car crashed and overturned while chasing a speeding truck on September 28, 1928 at SW 27th Avenue and 14th Street. ', In the 60's, when I was a plainclothes policewoman working on street detail, Sophie Bevilaqua, Dorothy Gramling and I were working downtown on Flagler Street and NE 3 ave at the bus stop. D.Q. The crowd shouted Kill that man. This citizens group announced a set of rewards to assist in curbing illegal alcohol establishments in the area. Reeve started classroom training for the officers, enforced the rules and regulations strictly, and introduced many new procedures into the department. (This chapter describes one method the police department kept the streets clear of drunks and vagrants.) for information. It will cause you to think about the policeman's lot for many years to come. (This chapter relates a story about the Mayors driver, Officer Charlie Parker, SR.) (259 words), An unrelated October, 1941 story described a driver's license check where Parker had to show his license to a Highway Patrol officer while driving the mayor. Fortunately, the desperado's bullets went wild and Bob only suffered minor wounds. In his pocket was a small drill punch and an automatic pistol. Plainclothes officers D.F. The principal issue was vice enforcement. Former Rochester, NY Police Chief, Andrew Kavanaugh was named Safety Director of Miami, in charge of both Fire and Police departments. Barker became Chief of Detectives replacing Asst. The action was based on the Grand Jury report. Times change. Lt. Brock was on the scene. Chief Quigg quickly re-instated fired Detective Chief Scarboro and Detective Williams, who was fired by Safety Director Kavenaugh last year. The Grand Jury began looking into the altercation, calling in Headley, Det. (#7-6/22/1928). C.O.Huttoe was promoted to Lieutenant. These days, Miami Police Department Det. Detectives Everett Kay, Eugene McCracken and Lt. Sapp of the Intelligence Squad focused on a city employee as the suspect. He was a Miami P.D. They had been on a Florida crime spree when the encounter with Sgt Wever occurred. In the suspect's car were two grenades, a sub-machine gun and automatic pistols in addition to a paper bag containing $400 in cash that was taken in the Grand Union robbery. Brock's policemen brought him bottle after bottle of moonshine and Brock did a lot of sniffing. Just goes to show that advertising works. He defeated Primo Carnera, among other big names in the sport. The offender, Edward Litchfield, swerved into Brantley catching his motor on the car and dragging the officer down the road. Some of their regular members at that time were Cal Davis, Mel A. Tibbets, V.D. The Chief also promoted F.A. A few of us got them to test and report. On each occasion that Quigg announced that Miami was closed to gambling, Huttoe went out and made some raids. (475 words). Parker should easily be visible to both motorists and pedestrians as he is six foot, ten and 1/2 inches tall, and weighs 210 lbs. The Case was the cause of later riots in Miami), (Personal friend of author dies in the McDuffee riot. The Miami News reported on June 5, 1911, that a citizen named Schmid criticized Officer Thomas Caswell and was struck with a billy club. I asked this veteran of many years of patrolling Miami's black area and who had survived several fatal gun battles, how he could expect to run after the bad guys. Story). Gautier, all with minor injuries. There were numerous complaints of vehicles speeding on Biscayne Drive, causing accidents and problems. Guy Howard, a MPD detective, was killed in action the Pacific while serving in the Marines as a Master Sergeant. "What happened to my case", I asked. The City Manager will be forced out for not pushing gambling enforcement. I stood next to Referee Norm Schacter, NFL Security, Miami Fire, a National Guard rep. and the team Captains discussing who would make the enormous decision to evacuate the teams and crowds while millions of fans world-wide watching on TV. (Mel) Tibbets to Inspector, Capt Fred Bratt to Traffic command, Lt. John Webber to Capt of Uniform section and Detective Capt E.W. Emergency. A 26 year old MPD officer, Jose DeLeon, who had only been assigned to the Motor Squad two weeks ago, was killed on Dec 21, 1984, while chasing a speeder on SW 11th Street at 9:00 AM on a Friday morning. At 945 PM in the evening, Roosevelt arrived at Pier #1 near downtown Miami, greeted by a crowd of dignitaries and driven to a well lit Bay Front Park along Miamis Biscayne Boulevard. This is the first photo of that patch (worn until 1964) that was found. It is interesting to note the comment Mayor Cermack made while hospitalized on hearing of the speed of Zangaras first trail. Appointed in Dec.1905 Royal Palm Hotel. News reports rumors that Sgt Sid Broome will have the job soon. In June of 1929 Nelson was suspended, then reduced to police officer rank. Foss was a third baseman with the Washington Senators. McLendon arrested an entire busload of Negroes because one of them yelled an insulting remark at the officers from the bus window. Davenport had been recently fired from MPD and blamed Huttoe for his dismissal. (Big Nick (MPD) was surprised to find his sister was involved in this homicide. We all love him as do many others officers around the state who know him from his long time F.O.P. Laurie Lafayette Wever, 34, a four year veteran of the MPD, was shot and killed while chasing two armed robbers in Miami. Ingram, 24, was pointed out by citizens as a stranger to the market area. The Mayor subsequently fired Chief Exposito. At the conclusion of the 1999 reunion, member George Green inquired as to when the next gathering would be held. Authors Note: In the early 1960s, lap belts were finally installed in all units and at present, the full safety belts are part of the police car package when purchased. A gunman, who was not one of the three suspects, shot Lane in the back of the head as the officer was searching the hotel corridors. var addyf8c7179f01f0232d36019b24ca80cace = 'MPDVET' + '@'; Officer Hicks' wife had died just a month before Hicks was killed. Motes was one of the recent graduates of the 30-man Academy class in August of 1946. The following is a copy of that list, the exact date of which is unknown. The Miami Police in 1930 decided to copy the Chicago police's habit of jailing Capone for any possible violation they could think of. At West Flagler and 12th Avenue, Officer Samuel J. Callaway, 50, was directing traffic when an auto ran the red light. This organization has truly been the 'blue glue' that has kept us together. Pomerleau said he tried to stay neutral in the cold war between the City Manager and the Chief of Police but found the middle ground untenable. Patrolman Arthur Fairbrother, 31, was in Jackson Hospital today suffering from bullet wounds when he was shot by Patrolman Gillette. View Map. Officer Smith, slipping out the back door of his home, came around to the front. He refused the alcohol test and was not convicted of the DUI charge, which had been down graded from manslaughter. 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. Norman Franks, MPD motor officer, chased a bandit car containing a gang of robbers. McCarthy outlined his plans for the supervision of the department, stating " There has been too much tendency for police officers and personnel to take up so much time with politics and not enough with their own duties. The offender was not as lucky. MPD Sergeant W. B. Poe was thrown from the motor as he escorted a 100 car motorcade of Klansmen from Miami to Homestead. If you would like to join the team and become a police officer now is the time. MURDER OF GABLES OFFICER WALT STATHERS. The first week of Chief Dillon's return to work, he fired Lt. Curry - for no reason. June 6, 1928 -- Chief Guy Reeve established the first MPD police school. He was now practically powerless, nearing the end of career, and was apparently attempting to squirrel away some cash for his retirement. document.getElementById('cloakf8c7179f01f0232d36019b24ca80cace').innerHTML = ''; Abraham, a local car dealer, would decorate his home during Christmas season with Stathers keeping an eye out for the display when his night grew quiet. The action followed a wildcat strike by bus drivers who parked about 100 busses Judge Ross Williams declares that Quiggs dismissal was unlawful and he was reinstated on January 19, 1945. The motorcycle officer was to issue tickets to anyone exceeding the 12 miles per hour limit, the law at the time. He was suspended 30 days and forced to pay a $240 fine. Officer Schel, a three year veteran, pulled up his zone car alongside a subject on foot when the man abruptly wheeled and shot Officer Schel through the right shoulder. According to detectives, Kaidyn Gerry was last seen on Wednesday at Miami. Metro Narcotics Investigations. 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. Some of these officers were Reserves. ; The following regular police officers were retained: Night Sergeant Harley (Harlan) B. Doane, plainclothes officer J.W. A suspect had confronted her in her own home and savagely attacked her, even cutting off one breast and sticking it onto a bedroom dresser mirror. McCreary claimed in a 1935 newspaper interview that he had been head of the Miami Ku Klux Klan from 1924 to 1930. (This chapter relates the details of Dades first padded cells.) For this event, to make his public remarks, he merely pushed himself to the top of the back seat of the open limo. (1/14/1949). Edwards was married to a daughter of Captain Bratt, a former MPD commander, who urged him to come forward with the confession. (This chapter provides details of that overseas assignment, which ended up quite controversial.) But, this time, all his buddies knew about it - because they had taken him there.". The median annual salary for MPD police officers is $49,575 and $63,000 for criminal investigators. I've got mine on and its very uncomfortable. Coplin was one of the many MPD officers who served in the military during the war. (Miami News- 3/7/1938). Chief Headley built a separate new Black precinct in 1950, which remained in existence until 1963 and obtained a new police HQ building at 1145 NW 11 Street. During the late 1950's, Miami was experiencing a number of fires at businesses in the downtown area. At least it was learned that Knight could swim. )(331 words). C. O. Huttoe was removed from Vice Squad as a result of pressure from Mayor Williams. Neighbors reported to the police that the men drove to the scene in an auto. - M.A. Officer LeFleur was a Booker T. Washington graduate and a WW II veteran, who had joined the MPD on Jan 19, 1946. The combined newsletters, 48 ten-page quarterlies, would fill a book with close to 500 pages and will serve as historical basis of our MPD history in the 21st century. The Miami Police Department ( MPD ), also known as the City of Miami Police Department, is a full-service municipal law enforcement agency serving Miami, Florida. Mayor Sewell replied: The Mayor makes the appointments which are confirmed by the Council. Photo of a MPD officer directing traffic downtown wearing shorts was printed in the local newspaper. This action was due to the economic depression of 1907, which affected the entire country. I was parked at a Royal Castle across the street from the court house and finishing an Accident Report when I felt a tap on my shoulder. (Gene) McCracken leaving the station in a one-man car. (168 words). Both suspects were shot dead in their car. Officer Dallas L. Carroll, Patrol Section officer, was transferred from his patrol car duty to that of walking the Coconut Grove beat on midnight shift after raiding a Tamiami Trail bookie joint. Fortunately for all, the other guards gun was not loaded. After we had set the price and arrested him for solicitation of prostitution, he cursed us out, saying. On November 10, 1956, more than 1,000 police personnel moved into that new building, which would remain the MPD headquarters until 1976, when the department moved to the current station at NW 2nd Ave and 5th Street. Inspector Forest Nelson takes blame for taking a city car to Ohio on a months vacation. He entered the courtroom escorted by Dade Det. (Humorous story about a Homicide Detectives apprehension), (Book chapter concerning one of Miamis Cuban bombings)(439 words), (Why one should not jump to conclusions. (MPD Records, Personal note-MPD relative), The Great Depression took a toll on the MPD forcing the layoffs of 12 officers in 1929 for budgetary reasons. However, this is a excellent example as to why. Officer Schel later confirmed the ID and the gun Neil found matched up. A squad from the station was summoned to surround the house, then breaking down the door to arrest the suspect. Prior to confronting the suspect, who was allegedly armed, the four detectives planned their apprehension. The story of the funeral and the KKK's participation was detailed in Dr. William Wilbanks's book, "Forgotten Heroes, Police Officers Killed in Dade County". Sgt Wever was buried on March 18th, 1925, in one of the most spectacular processions and funerals ever seen in Miami. directing traffic downtown was struck and killed at Flagler Street and Bayshore Drive on February 16, 1926 by an auto driver by J.L. I grabbed the keys and advised that I will drive. Chief Quigg, when queried, stated "that he had given permission for the escort, but was under the impression that the motorcade was to be confined to the City of Miami only". Young F. Gray, a twenty-six year old man with no previous law enforcement or other recorded civic involvement, was an employed dynamite expert for Henry Flagler's projects. As the speech concluded, a short, stocky man climbed atop a cheap metal seat several rows from the front of open band shell, pulled out a 32 caliber pistol, and fired five rounds from 25 feet away in the direction of President-elect Roosevelt. In February of 1913, the Miami Metropolis newspaper reported on the installation of a padded cell for insane prisoners. Candidates must have been in the state (Florida) for one year, Dade County for six months and the City of Miami for ninety days. Alfredo "Freddy" Ramirez III MDPD Director 305-471-3518. Thirty years after politically correct police administrators disbanded the highly effective MPD crime prevention squad, The Task Force survivors, sixty strong, gathered in Ormond Beach, Florida in 1999 for a one-time reunion. This chapter of the book details the story of the military encampment in Miami during that war and the problems it caused. Dade County Sheriff Dan Hardie accommodated Zangara last request and the button was pushed. After the incident, Bob asked for a transfer to the Patrol Division and became an outstanding Sector Sergeant handling the roughest area of the City during the following years. One morning, I forget to alert Tom and fell fast asleep in the last row. Well I have my vest on and start to hyperventilate. A reward of $500 would be paid for the arrest of any law officer who accepts graft for allowing the illegal booze outlets to operate. Midnight shift guys had two hours to kill before City Court opened. The killer had shot Bob at close range with a silencer-attached handgun secreted in a bag. Contact Us Miami-Dade Police Department Alfredo "Freddy" Ramirez III Director Fred Taylor Miami-Dade Police Headquarters 9105 NW 25th Street, Doral, FL 33172 305-4-POLICE One of these has been the renovating of the headquarters office in the city hall. WASHINGTON SHOT ON CHRISTMAS MORNING, (Story about the author shooting a crook (minor wound) named George Washington on Christmas morning. Police found his body on the sidewalk near 349 NW 8th St. Police said Holbert had been shot three times by unknown persons. Ingram had removed his shirt in an attempt to evade detection. This is the story about a wild Burglary-in-progress by eight burglars that the Miami Police department responded to at that location. He was living at 1252 SW 6th with a roommate, William Oakford, who was also a MPD motor officer. Carroll was later jumped and beat up by several assailants while walking the midnight Grove beat, an obvious result of his earlier raid. Authors Note: (This was outstanding reporting by Metropolis reporter in describing this case.). The detention of the juvenile sons of a prominent resident over the alleged scalping of tickets at the Orange Bowl caused quite a commotion and the reduction in the police officers work week from a seven-day week to a six-day week occurred in this period. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective K. Brito or any on-duty detective of the City of Miami of Police Department's Special Victims Unit at 305-603-6300, 305-579-6111 or SVU@miami-police.org. At the time of its municipal birth in 1896, Miami was just one of the small sparsely populated settlements of Dade County, with most of the city's inhabitants living in what is presently the downtown Miami business area, primarily on the north side of the Miami River. But I often wondered if the real volunteers were outnumbered by Castro's agents. As a result of the uproar caused by the arrest and later acquittal of Chief Quigg for murder, the city appointed a new Public Safety Director and a new Chief of Police. Using rifles and pistols and sawed-off shotguns, the robbers were able to keep off the first squad of police. A private investigator, David Bolton, continues to work on the case and still suspects the guy that Heywood led him to, but former Dade Cold Case investigators say the guy, who was still living in South Miami a couple of years ago, is not the right one. Chief Quigg appoints Grace Tamasy to the position of policewoman in the MPD. 7/9/1938. He was survived by his mother, Mrs. R.L. Seventeen year old Shumaker fired two shots at Hepburn with a 22. automatic. In 1914 a MPD Officer named W.H. Officer Dale Deskins and former officer David Collier were caught by off-duty security officer Lt. Gil Zamora, in the parking lot of Jai Ali, armed, and dressed and made up like blacks, in what appeared to be a robbery attempt. Well, I had fallen asleep and was drooling. On February 28, 1951, Officer James Brigman, 29, a South Carolina native, was killed in an auto crash at N.W. Officer Patrick Howell Baldwin was killed in an auto accident yesterday. June 19th -Charles Haynes, the slayer of Det Frank Beckham in February, was freed by the Judge after being convicted of manslaughter. machine gun shots. Note: Testimony during the Scarboro hearing brought forward the notion that Chief McCarthy had stepped down from the Chief's job because of too much politics on the job and he wanted to return to his traffic command in order to 'do well' for the citizens of Miami. His limo halted in front of the band shell. Sergeant Lindstrom has been studying the plan assiduously and has now qualified as a first class finger print man." (Interesting story from one of our smartest MPD vets.) Stiles. (Miami News-9/10/1945).

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