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Good work Grandma! She should have shot him. We all know he'll probably get a slap on the hand from the judicial system, and be back breaking into houses sooner or later.

I love the typical criminal reaction, though..."I didn't do it" while I'm standing in your house! That was clever.

I followed this case from the start and I am disgusted with the outcome. This so called "police officer" is a disgrace to the profession. His excuses were self serving - albeit ridiculous as they all were-- and he succeeded at covering his ---. I am a police officer and we tend to get the benefit of the doubt in criminal trials. Unfortunately this pathetic excuse of a police officer got it here. What a shame. I ask any of you who have not read the reports of this case to do so before sticking up for this incompetent. Officers should stay clear of this imbecile on the job or they just might wind up in a body bag if they are relying on him for back up. As a side note, his police department cremated the canine "Bandit" within 12 hours of the reported death and cleaned out his vehicle. Cover up here? At no point did this officer show any remorse publicly. But true to form he was outside the courthouse running his mouth again without any remorse. Truly sickening case and truly sickening excuse for a police officer.

I hope that guy gets charged with murder of a deputy and robbery. There are few enough officers, and the killing of a deputy does not make it any better.

It must be really boring in Georgia. What an idiot!

No audio, and it's really hard to tell what's going on prior, but you can see the slam.

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=af6_1212247166

Its a waste of money until his family or friends get hurt or killed because the Police don't have long guns.

We should all just carry a baton so we can realy protect society.

Once again, lack of detail sheds a negative light upon all of law enforcement. I'm guessing the reason is, there was video of the incident? In that case AP, why not post the ENTIRE video and/or research the incident before reporting. Wait, that would be called - work.

I think we should have every weapon system available to us. People want the police to be there and taking care of business when the time comes but want us to do it with our hands tied. It is usually after a traumatic dynamic violent event when people ask why we didn't have the fore sight to get the tools and or training to handle the event.

I agree with George. Only people allowed up front (our dept.) are fellow deputies or trainees. Everyone else is in the back and usually handcuffed behind the Galls special.

Being a Retired State Police Officer with 25 years of experience I believe that TFC Phillip Willoughby will carry this burden for the rest of his career. Now the lawyers and money hungry relatives will raise their ugly heads and keep this alive for years to come. My prays go out to Trooper Willoughby and his fellow officers that have to bear the thoughless comments from a hateful community. Also thank you for the comments from those people that really care for the truth

Unfortunately, it seems to be the same in the private sectors. Management blames the employees for low morale, never backs them up, and throw newbees under the bus at the first opportunity. Every job I had, it didn't matter how hard I worked it wasn't enough. I remember telling my husband I wanted to quit and work at McDs or Dunkins since at least they'd appreciate my work ethic (he talked me down).

I -finally- found a job where people respect my opinion and I get backing from my boss and coworkers. I'll -never- leave - not even if I'm offered a job with a great benefits package and a fat wage.

This was an abrogation of justice. It is called responsibility, and the officer failed to exercise it. He should have been held accountable. In any case, for him to be celebrating and hooting it up across the stree shows his real lack of remorse for his stupid act.

odd that someone would use a scissors againt armed men--its the old story --bring a knife to a gun fight ??
stupid crooks

In reference to Jeff Miller's comment that "the days of Police having ethics have gone down the drain". I'm not sure where you are from or what you do for a line of work, but I take exception to you lumping ALL Police into being unethical because of the actions of a few. I've been in law enforcement for many years, have seen a few cops over the years get caught breaking the law. They were punished just like everyone else. Last week I arrested a blue collar worker for selling drugs, does that make all blue collar workers drug dealers??? No it doesn't. If a Police Officer crosses the line of right and wrong he will be punished. Bottom line. Don't stereotype all officers for the actions of a few. There are thousands of officers around this great nation taking it to the street every day in an ethical and professional manner. I'm disappointed that IMPD officers were involved in criminal acts. They were charged with "Protecting and Serving" their community. Now they are charged with crimes. But how many officers in that department work hard every day? Alot! Give them some credit. Now they have to deal with this hanging over their heads...

In reference to Jeff Miller's comment that "the days of Police having ethics have gone down the drain". I'm not sure where you are from or what you do for a line of work, but I take exception to you lumping ALL Police into being unethical because of the actions of a few. I've been in law enforcement for many years, have seen a few cops over the years get caught breaking the law. They were punished just like everyone else. Last week I arrested a blue collar worker for selling drugs, does that make all blue collar workers drug dealers??? No it doesn't. If a Police Officer crosses the line of right and wrong he will be punished. Bottom line. Don't stereotype all officers for the actions of a few. There are thousands of officers around this great nation taking it to the street every day in an ethical and professional manner. I'm disappointed that IMPD officers were involved in criminal acts. They were charged with "Protecting and Serving" their community. Now they are charged with crimes. But how many officers in that department work hard every day? Alot! Give them some credit. Now they have to deal with this hanging over their heads...

ok thanks

UNRESTRAINED in the FRONT SEAT? The only people in my front seat are trainees and approved ride-alongs. Everyone else behind the cage. Here in SC our troopers handcuff people and put em in the front seat since they don't have cages, I have seen suspects in the front seat with their left leg resting against the shotgun in the rack. I just don't get it. Galls makes cheap cages for $99.00, anything is better than nothing.

Anyone who thought this was real got what they deservered. But the officer should have known better than to sell the fake. Have to hold ourselves to a higher standard.

The judge assured Lovejoy that his busy and tiring schedule, which arguably caused him to forget about the dog, was not unusual.

"They're just the everyday things of life." Goodman said.

The above statements by the judge and anyone who agrees with the judge just have me shaking my head.
I hope he is never responsible for a child in the same circumstance.

The judge assured Lovejoy that his busy and tiring schedule, which arguably caused him to forget about the dog, was not unusual.

"They're just the everyday things of life." Goodman said.

The above statements by the judge and anyone who agrees with the judge just have me shaking my head.
I hope he is never responsible for a child in the same circumstance.