Guest tony78_280z Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 I recently moved from St.Louis to Crossville IL, a town of 800. The next big town nearby (about 6,000 fools) is Carmi. When I noticed my rear liscense plate (the one with the sticker) from my Z missing I went to report it stolen. The front plate was on the passanger window, because I have yet to mount it, so it was still there. I grabbed it to show the cop. Suprisingly the one crossville town cop was on duty that late (abut 9:30pm) and he took my "report" on a piece of notebook paper. Front page of Carmi Times (not headlines, but on the front page) Anthony D. Cygne, 305 Allen St., Crossville, reported a missing license plate to the sheriff's department. He said the plate was either stolen or lost on the Pierson property near Crossville. The report indicated the missing plate is from Missouri. Deputy Sheriff Keith Brooks took the report from Cygne. http://carmitimes.com/articles/2005/02/24/news/news1.txt They did spell my name correctly! I recently moved, so I gave them an incorrect address. My aunt lives at 305, so it just came out. Pearson was spelled wrong. I never once said it was "lost". I know it was not "lost" as I put it on myself, and know that I put the bolts (which were also missing) in firmly, so it didn't just fall off. I handed the front plate to the cop. It was obviously not a Misouri plate. I would assume an Illinois cop could recongnize an Illinois plate. I spoke to the crossville town cop, not a Deputy Sheriff. Coming from a big city I was amazed that this even made it to the papper much less on the front page. I was also stunned with all the inacurate information. I don't know if the town cop, this deputy sheriff, or the carmi times reporter screwed all this up, but it definatly doesn't speak well for the intellect of the small town people. I know I can't spell, but I don't make my living at it either. I know it's not a top priority for even a small town cop. I didn't think they would find my missing plate even before I reported it stolen. But I wanted the jacka** who took it to not be able to use it. And if they did get caught, I wanted the cop to KNOW that it was stolen. Now I know they will never catch the theif. Particularly if they are looking for a Missouri plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia Flash Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Welcome to Mayberry Tony lol I would check with the police department to see what the original report had in it. Do not ever take a newspaper's word as gospel, I know I have been bitten once or twice myself for the local paper "misquoting" what I actually said. As far as the officer taking the report on a piece of paper, we all do that. We use clipboards with legal pads, small memo books that fit into our shirt pockets (sometimes referred to as a "007 book"), and sometimes we even make notations on the palm of our hands. The info that you gave him then should have been put on an official report. Most larger agencies now do the police reports on a computer so it is not feasible for them to type on a computer while they take your info. Nor is it safe (in the field). The missing/stolen tag is then entered into a national database called NCIC. That way if I run across your stolen/missing tag in Georgia on a traffic stop I can make the arrest of the individual in possession of the tag or at least investigate the situation. Now on the other hand I have seen officers in my time who could not get a report right to save their lives nor could they do anything else right. Just remember, police officers are human beings just like you. They are not always perfect but for some reason the public expects them to be. How many bad mechanics, lawyers, doctors, teachers, or parents do we have in this world? I would say many. So... I would definitely check with the police department and get a copy of the original report. If it does indeed contain the errors that the paper printed I would have it corrected immediately and I may go so far as to talk to the officer's supervisor. Hope this helps ya out my brotha ;o) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auxilary Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 i'm glad the paper took the liberty of posting your name and address publically. i'd be pretty pissed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tony78_280z Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 The missing/stolen tag is then entered into a national database called NCIC. That way if I run across your stolen/missing tag in Georgia on a traffic stop I can make the arrest of the individual in possession of the tag or at least investigate the situation. Yeah, but the stolen tag is registered now in their database with the wrong state. I dunno, but it seems likely that two cars that are registered in two different states might share the same plate number.I think I will get a copy of that police report. Then fax a copy to the Carmi Times! i'm glad the paper took the liberty of posting your name and address publically. i'd be pretty pissed FaCK!!! I never thought of that!. Now the damn theifs know where to come to get the rest of my sh!t, or the other plate. Hell I got a woman and two kids here to think about too. I'm starting to think it's not the cops error at all, it's that frickin dumb azz paper! How do I edit the title of this thread? Something like "dumb & dangerous reporters". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Well....also, now that you posted the quote from the paper, millions of internet viewers know where you live too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia Flash Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 lol Yeppers our local paper has a scandal sheet that comes out every Monday I think (don't know because I stopped paying for the paper a long time ago). Anyway, they list the names of people who made police reports or got arrested for the week. Remember that police reports are public records except for of course Family Violence reports. You also can not get info on juveniles or rape and sex crimes victims. Anytime a police report is made members of the public can come down and request a copy of the report. Departments usually charge them a fee if they are not in the report. Newsmedia types have a person that they send to the police departments on a daily basis to collect info from police reports. PS Tim I just saw your post, lol I already have Tony's address, Has the Holly stuff arrived yet Tony? Just kidding I know it can't be there yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruxGNZ Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Well....also, now that you posted the quote from the paper, millions of internet viewers know where you live too D'OH! !M! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tony78_280z Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 Well....also, now that you posted the quote from the paper, millions of internet viewers know where you live tooI trust the people on the net more than I do the yahoos around this area. Probably because I know them. Good thing I screwed up the address, huh? LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EKUzombiE Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 I'd put the blame on the paper before I put it anywhere else. I've been grossly misquoted too regarding anything from investigations to simple traffic issues. The media gets upset that the police dont always have something absolutely riveting to say. I've found out it's best just not to talk to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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