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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. (This chapter provides biographical information on the first Miami Chief of Police.) (Miami had top national honors for two years running in Pistol matches). Ginsburg continued without the mike but Costa ordered that music be blasted over the loudspeakers. Later news articles indicated that Potterton was still on the job in 1949 as a Detective Captain. Each officer will be held accountable for the good order of their beat or district. Collier later served time for other offenses and Deskins was fired and was last heard from out in Texas. Sistrunk, Earnest, Sr. (Ed) on beat schedule May 1907. On the same day, MPD officer Ray Brock suffered a sprained angle at the range when he stepped into a hole while target practicing. The courtroom had a nice laugh but I was completely embarrassed. The MPD police radio system was split into two channels on February 15, 1950, due the heavy load of traffic on the sole one. The mainly wooden buildings were soon replaced with brick structures, with the rebuilding commencing while the cinders were still warm. On June 17th, 2010, at the opening ceremonies of the Fraternal Order of Police June Conference a special honor was given to one of its members. CHIEF DENIES MIAM P.D. Stathers also had a bruised arm twisted back. These were seven- day a week assignments. He was born in Bartow, Florida in 7/4/1891, enlisted in the US Army in 1909 and joined the MPD in 1920(or 21). . 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. (287 words). Our first stop on the afternoon shift was at Jeff's Bar, W. Flagler St and 12th Avenue. In order to retain the 'flavor' of their stories, we have not edited their stories. Scott was in civilian clothes after going off duty at 1045PM and was headed for a restaurant. Lt. C.O. Shortly into his poetry presentation to a small crowd, a Miami City official, Mannie Costa, upset with the profanity laced offerings of Ginsburg, cut the power to the microphone. The picnic was financed from proceeds of the annual dance, sponsored by the association. When it came, it was a slap heard half way down the block. Sullivan was later reinstated but resigned when statewide prosecutors reopened criminal investigations. An interesting story ran in the Jan 4, 1907 edition of the Miami Metropolis. Seven other fire fighters were injured, one seriously. There were no seat belts installed in the police units at that time. (MPD Records, City of Miami publications, Miami Metropolis/News- 7-1917). (596 words). J.H. Too many to count.Long, long, time ago the city issued several white bullet proof vests designed by the military. Miami's large airport is outside the city's jurisdiction, so we never gave a thought to prepare for a skyjacking, let alone one at the docks. Three of the four districts were headed up at times by Captain Lee Napier, C.O. (LIST IS PROVIDED IN THIS CHAPTER OF THE BOOK, THE MIAMI POLICE WORKSHEET.). 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. McCarthy was acting Chief of Police during the fall of 1935 when the terrible hurricane wiped out the Keys and took a good swipe at south Florida. Carver and C.G. A long turbulent investigation resulted in the arrest and release of her grandfather and later her father as well as several other suspects. (The outstanding Metropolis newspaper account is copied in the book 'exactly' as it appeared on 6/30/1905. Down the street from his home came MPD Officer C.H. Detective Haworth was transported to a local hospital where she passed away during surgery. 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). (Police were not equipped with radios at that time). Officer Hicks' wife had died just a month before Hicks was killed. Many MPD Vets love to tell the story about Sergeant Milt Olgle visiting a 'friend'. Ben Denby was then Superintendent of City Communications. Wood, accompanied then by now deceased Det Frank Beckham, claimed in court that Parnell attempted to stab him. It is not known how long Maloney was on the department but we will wager that he did not have any difficulty with the tough guys down on Flagler Street while directing traffic. Chief Whitman resigned three months prior to his elected term expiration. September 15th -All MPD officers were required to take a job knowledge exam that covered subjects taught to them at the recent police school program. (St. Petersburg (FL) Times- 2/28/1939), Mayor Williams was recalled in the city election along with two other commissioners. Stevens (Stephens) from 4AM to 12 noon. 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 (Jack) Farr, Jr., killed two of the suspects and wounded a third. Detective Chief Guy Reeve, at 7AM Monday, notified all physicians and hospitals in Miami to hold any coming to them for treatment of gunshot wounds. William J. Whitman, a current police officer, was elected to the position, besting A.R. Four days after Officer Young was killed, the City Commission voted to include all the black Miami Police officers under Civil Service, which allowed some type of pension benefits for Youngs widow. In May of 1950, a police precinct was established at 480 NW 11 Street to provide a station house for black policemen and a courtroom for black judges in which to adjudicate black defendants. MIAMI (CBS4) - A veteran detective who is considered to be a legend in the Miami Police homicide unit has retired after 38 years on the job. The Miami PBA hosted a party for 1,600 school children at their 3rd annual picnic at the Biscayne Kennel Club. McDade, E.H. was appointed as a MPD officer in 1911. On a side note, my stomach went through another churching episode just prior to kick-off that day. His last words were, Goodby to all poor people everywhere, PUSH THE BUTTON. In 1946, the Miami Police opened their own recruit Academy for training, under the direction of Sgt. After treatment at Jackson Hospital, he was released the same evening. (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.) Forrest Nelson, Ed Melchen, Lt Finch Cochran and Lt McCarthy. He purchased, under the name of his wife Rose, a home on a small island between Miami and Miami Beach and would spend many of the winter months partying and relaxing in the sun. At the conclusion of the 1999 reunion, member George Green inquired as to when the next gathering would be held. Crews and his partner, Lonnie Goodbee, were in the jail to kill rats with an air rifle. (Story about ducking knives thrown at MPD guys by a crazed person in Liberty City.). Andrews in his bare feet, wearing a bathrobe and pajamas. In November of 1950, Chief Walter Headley proposes a state-wide police officer certification program. After we had set the price and arrested him for solicitation of prostitution, he cursed us out, saying. Officer Gillette was called to Fairbrother's home to handle a domestic disturbance at which the drunken Fairbrother beat his wife and destroyed household furniture. Later elected Police Judge. (206 words), (3-Wheel motors dont float, as Mark found out) (633 words), (How does that saying go? In April of 1915, Mayor Watson reinstated three police officers who had been suspended for being drunk on duty. Six persons were hit by the gunshots. (NOTE: The only injuries that Miami Police officers received while handling that wild burglary was a minor gun shot wound to Officer Driggers hand and a foot injury to Officer J.O.Barker, who stepped on a broken bottle while chasing the yeggmen (burglars). Smith confessed to Chief Quigg that he was brought in from Chicago to blow the safe. (Mel) Tibbets to Inspector, Capt Fred Bratt to Traffic command, Lt. John Webber to Capt of Uniform section and Detective Capt E.W. The current standard of hiring only men of ages 21 to 28 for police duty was relaxed and men of ages 40 to 55, (beyond draft age) would be hired on a case by case basis. At a subsequent trial, Niles was convicted of first degree murder which then carried an automatic sentence of execution in Floridas new electric chair. The first week of Chief Dillon's return to work, he fired Lt. Curry - for no reason. The safe contained only a few hundred dollars at the time of the attempted burglary. (This chapter relates the hairy story of a 1920s shootout in Overtown.). He was reported to have said, If other states followed Floridas example of speedy trials, crime would certainly drop quickly all over our country, (Fresno Bee-2/17/1933, Nevada Journal-2/18/1933). Next thing I know a bailiff is asking if I am all right. Jan 4, 1932 - Chief Reeve ordered Captains Bryan, Nelson and Mathis to have their lieutenants and men arrest gamblers. 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. During World War II, Army paratrooper Ross Cefalu went into France on D-Day, June 6,1944, flying (aiming) a glider. Officer ------- ------, a beat officer assigned to this area, was suspected of igniting the fires himself so that he could observe the fires as well as the response by the Fire guys. New rules for the department were issued by the City Manager and Chief Quigg shortly after the new regime took office. Former MPD Officer Kenneth Kubik, 26, was killed in action in Viet Nam while serving with the US Marines. He was later a famous national wrestler and promoter in the 1930s and 1940s. Patrolman Arthur Fairbrother, 31, was in Jackson Hospital today suffering from bullet wounds when he was shot by Patrolman Gillette. August 29th -The Chief continues instilling discipline in the force. ", He said several men had availed themselves of the service. No fine, no arrest, no charges, no strings of any kind- just so you keep away from the wheel of the car until you become sober. The Chief said that a thin wire was laid along the seat portion of an ordinary chair with the wire connected to the car batteries. To this day, no one has been convicted of the tragic crime. Miami, FL - Miami-Dade Police Department (MDPD) Detective Cesar "Echy" Echaverry died in the line of duty on Wednesday after being shot in the head while trying to apprehend an armed robbery suspect two days earlier. The author proudly looks back on his assignment to the Task Force, both as an officer and later a supervisor, as one of his finest of many tours of duty in various department assignments. On July 28, 1896, 368 male voters incorporated the new City of Miami. He mentioned as proof of the 'murder wave' the fact that six Negroes were slain in one night recently. Zangara was immediately whisked away by police to the 17th floor of the Dade County Courthouse on Flagler St. The Pistol Teams fielded by MPD in the 1930's included the following officers: Sgt L.G. (This chapter relates the details on the arrest of a MPD staff officer for murder.) The tune was "Casey would walk with the Strawberry Blond', which drowned out the rest of Ginsburg's poems. I am sure that not many officers can say they shot George Washington on Christmas morning, especially one with no beard and not wearing a red suit. Wm. (Miami Herald, -7/6/1954, MPD Vets newsletter). We all love him as do many others officers around the state who know him from his long time F.O.P. Later, Williams himself was arrested and tossed out of office for corruption charges. (623) 773-8311. McCormack, born in St Louis, Missouri on September 8, 1902, became a MPD officer on Sept 23, 1925 and was assigned to the motorcycle squad at the time of his death. An investigation revealed that employees of the Telephone Company counting room have been stealing coins for quite some time. Luis Serrano and Israel Licor, both Miami area residents in their twenties, were stopped by Carberry as their vehicle fit the description of one used in an armed robbery of the Grand Union supermarket on Coral Way and 67th Ave. One of the bandits fired at Carberry, a second year MPD patrolman, wounding the young officer in the shoulder, foot and hand. McLendon, D.E. A news photo shows Sergeant L.G. He was said to have hit the citizen in the head with his pistol while trying to collect some overdue sanitary violation fine. He did and broke both of his legs and a hip. He was questioned for two hours by Dade County Sheriff Dan Hardie, Secret Service agents Brodnax and Murphy and Dade County Chief of Detectives, Guy Reeve. Many others served in Korea. 39. DeBerry from 12noon to 8pm, William B. Curry from 8PM to 4AM, and J.C. Tucker from 4AM to noon. The police attempted to surround them. Media Relations Section; He called in two of his detectives and told them to arrest a pickpocket and beat him up real good and bring him to his office. In the meantime, he called the newspaper and told them to send him a reporter and camera man. An inquest was held on Oct 17th, 1931, by Justice of Peace, R.R. Police Officer - $125 monthly, $140 after one year. Brogdon of the Miami Beach police department paid a $10 fine in city court for speeding. (220 words), Due to so many young men entering the military during World War Two, the age hiring standards for the Miami PD was being temporarily relaxed in order to keep the force intact. The shoe was then put on the other foot as Capone was then charged with perjury for lying about the circumstances of the above arrest. P.O. Two of LeFleur's bullets mis-fired but it is possible he did hit his assailant. He is survived by his wife, three sons, and parents. The Phoenix Police Department is now hiring for multiple positions. Silent Witness. The radio system was initially installed on November 15th, 1933 according to the MPD Annual Report. August 24th -New uniforms were issued to all uniformed MPD officers. Huttoe was reinstituted to his previous rank and position in July of 1949. Cecil Knight, Woods partner in the chase, was Captain Cecil (Hamp) Knight, who was one of the most famous Auto Theft detectives in the nation for many, many years. White officers had this Civil Service protection since 1921. (476 words). We did not want to embarrass the boss but it was evident that he did not realize that the drive inn restaurant was owned by a known Mafia hoodlum from New York and that most of the 'customers' were either big time Mafia hoods themselves or scumbags coming in to purchase narcotics.