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End censorship. We often poke fun at serious things. The vote comes after the union, which represents some 850 state troopers, criticized the leaderships handling of Trooper Matthew Spina. Trooper Barker failed to observe and react to slow and stop his vehicle in order to avoid the collision, Sampson wrote in a decision that affected all five passengers, each with their own legal action pending against the state. We endeavor to create art that adds new dimension, new perspectives and starts new conversation and sometimes even sparks a debate. From Search and Rescue to Enforcement, they truly Protect our Nation. FREE SHIPPING when you spend $20. God help you if theres anything illegal in this car.. Rovellas office and Eckersley also did not immediately respond to a request for comment. I will sentence you to a conditional discharge. Barker's police car wasgoing 73 mph when the collision occurred. We're Patriots. The vote . The suit claims the laws mandates for the release of public records runs counter to the most recent state police collective bargaining agreement, which allows troopers to prevent their personnel records from being released to the public. The fear of art ends now. By Matthew Spina | Buffalo News A medical examiner partly faults medical personnel at the Erie County Holding Center for the death of an inmate, saying they did not properly respond to his withdrawal from addictive drugs, primarily alcohol. Ned Lamont, according to a letter from the state police unions leadership. Trooper Matthew Spina, a 19-year veteran of the state police, was seen in video captured by the driver screaming profanities and commands as he orders the man out of the vehicle on the Pearl. WANT TO TAKE A LOOK AT MORE PRODUCTS? We are very proud of our #ThinPinkLine collection because we believe that Breast Cancer Awareness is crucial to defeating Cancer! An internal affairs investigation is underway. Wenn Sie Ihre Auswahl anpassen mchten, klicken Sie auf Datenschutzeinstellungen verwalten. $29.99 previous price $29.99 previous price $29.99. Spina goes on to find marijuana in the car the motorist says he has a medical license and continues to speak heatedly to the motorist throughout the stop, justifying his driving as an attempt to catch another motorist. The real question is: How much longer can this corrupt benefit program continue and drive Connecticut to the bottom of states in economic growth before it ends? Matthew Spina started working at Dept of Emrg Svc & Public Prot on 29th June 2001. Five people were seriously injured, including two who were partially paralyzed, when New York State Trooper Stephen C. Barker rear-ended this minivan at 73 mph near the Dunkirk exit of the State Thruway on July 15, 2019. The vote produced similar results of no confidence in Commissioner James C. Rovella of the Department of Emergency Services, the state agency that oversees the force, and Lt. Col. John Eckersley. Shop the largest collection of Correctional Officer Collectibles in America. Thus Spina seems close to qualifying for an annual pension of about $100,000. Success! It's a long term and openly-known scam, and hurtful to all ordinary citizens who have to pay for this corrupt bargain. In a statement, Col. Stavros Mellekas, the deputy commissioner of the state police, called Spinas behavior disturbing and said an internal affairs investigation had begun. The Caravan and its passengers, meanwhile, were launched into a full 360-degree rotation and came to rest 155 feet away. 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But if Spina does not complete 20 years of service as he plans to do next year, he will not qualify for a state pension until he turns 65. Weve been made aware of a profane challenge coin that has the image of Connecticut State Police badge, Brian Foley, an aide to Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection Commissioner James Rovella, said. Blame the labor negotiators who have enabled this, but the ones who can fix it are the supervisors who are now corruptly approving the overtime (expecting it themselves when they retire), and blame the top managers in the public service agencies, the comptroller, and the fovernor who do not stop it administratively and thereby are complicit in the loss of faith in government. Dr. This officer yelled and gave a tongue lashing to an individual who broke multiple laws. Then, just 52 seconds before the impact at 1:04 p.m., Barker opened aFacebook page, according to McCuskers statement. We take a creative approach to each of our works of art. Dec 9, 2020 Updated Dec 10, 2020. We are troopers and we will fight back when treated with disrespect, he added. Warning, the video on YouTube, as seen here, will be disturbing to some readers. Our products are works of art and our creations are not approved, endorsed, sponsored, nor authorized by, or associated with any agency, department of government entity. The next thing I knew, there was a loud crash, David A. Jordan, a minivan passenger from East Aurora, told investigators after the wreck on July 15, 2019. WE ARE EXERCISING OUR CIVIL RIGHT AND FREEDOM TO IMAGINE, CREATE AND DISTRIBUTE DIVERSE CULTURAL EXPRESSIONS FREE OF GOVT CENSORSHIP, POLITICAL INTERFERENCE OR PRESSURES. CUSTOM COINS & PINSYes! We have served. GL8-002 Masonic Illuminati FreeMason Lodge secret freemasonry challenge coin. Imagine over a thousand retirees getting over $100,000 plus benefits for retiring. Low 27F. Given the department's habit of concealing or minimizing misconduct by troopers, Spina may receive no serious discipline at all, or the department may delay any discipline until Spina completes the 14 months he needs for his 20-year qualification, thereby making discipline meaningless. The bigger issue here is whether, now that state government's finances have been devastated by the virus epidemic as well as by pension obligations, and many state residents have been ruined financially, Connecticut can afford a pension system that allows its beneficiaries to use it not just for secure retirement but for a life of luxury. Mellekas also said that many troopers are under extreme stress because of the COVID-19 pandemic and that Spina, who has been with the state police since 2001, has been referred to the agencys employee assistance program. We urge all motorists to put down their smartphones and do their part to keep our highways safe.. This is a carousel. Cohen pleaded guilty to third-degree assault and was sentenced to 30 days in jail, three years on probation and 1,000 hours of community service. Hundreds of Connecticut state troopers voted that they have no confidence in the leadership of Gov. This is even better than it looks. Barker pleaded guilty to reckless driving, an unclassified misdemeanor, and the more serious reckless endangerment misdemeanor was dropped. Contact Matthew, search articles and Tweets, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place. Dont you ever [expletive] with me again.. "It certainly wouldn't have happened today.". Matthew Spina. 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The stop lasts for roughly five minutes. In that case he probably would have to keep working another 15 or 20 years in a different job. The investigator wrote that two cellphones found in the passenger compartment were still being analyzed. We hold our Troopers to high standards and the behavior displayed in the video is not reflective of the values of Commissioner Rovella or my administration, Mellekas said in the release. God Bless America & the Laws that prevent Art & Free Speech Censorship. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. Unfortunately, the coin could certainly erode public trust in police, it is emblematic of the challenges facing police leaders as they try to create change. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, New York State Trooper Stephen C. 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Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Welcome to the new courant.com: Whats changed, FAQs and more, Sit the down. Commemorative coin capturing troopers profanity-laced I-95 traffic stop circulating among police, CT man found guilty of narcotics, firearm offenses, Hartford Civilian Police Review Board inspector general resigns, With old Ames HQ in Rocky Hill demolished, state kicks in nearly $1 million for multi-use development, Parkinsons symptoms eased by non-surgical procedure, study shows, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Barkers failure to observe the slowing traffic ahead caused the crash, the lead State Police investigator said in a memorandum signed three months later, in October 2019. These symbols are crucuial and needed to convey our story. Many ancient pipes in CT aren't up to the task of draining storm water, yet officials just seem to shrug. percent higher than average The speedometer still said 73 when the Dodge Charger rear-ended a slow-rolling minivan near the Dunkirk exit. Coastie's are America's life line at Sea. The creation and profits do not benefit the Connecticut State Police.. A trucker from Ballston Spa, Kristofer M. Gregorek, was sentenced to 1 1/2 to 4 1/2 years in prison after his truck struck andkilled a University at Buffalo nursing professor,Ellen M. Volpe, on the Thruway in June 2017. The trooper spoke down to me and hit me with a $375 ticket.all of which I deserved. For example: Trucker Thomas M. Wallace was watching pornography on a laptop in December 2009 when he hit a car driven by 33-year-old Julie I. Stratton, a mother of two, on the Thruway near Pembroke. In the week before Christmas in 2017, Trooper Joseph J. 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Youre [expletive] speeding, which also was engraved on the back of the coin. At 81 mph, Barker would have needed 273 feet to stop completely, the police calculated. The department did not identify Spina by name in an initial release, but confirmed his identity in a follow-up email. Our Challenge Coin creations also serve to report on the diverse missions of various organizations, providing a commentary of what is transpiring in law enforcement, through an artistic medium, commemorating significant accomplishments and things occurring in society. The video starts with the driver asking Spina why he was speeding and riding close to another vehicle. We love Dispatchers! Create a password that only you will remember. He was suspended, but was collecting about $95,000 a year in salary, according to the state Comptroller's Office, when charges were lodged against him in December 2019. The van's five passengers, ranging in age from 66 to 75, worked for Enterprise and were traveling from Orchard Park to Jamestown to retrieve some rental vehicles. The driver was pulled over for speeding and briefly placed in handcuff but was not issued any citations. The officer should have been pleased with the resolution, Todoro said. Still, the state trooper was busy on his cellphone one summer day as he sped toward traffic backed up on a straight and flat section of the Thruway. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Chautauqua's new DA, who was elected in November, would not defend it. Grow up. Our coins, pins, and products are created in a transformative way.We will not be silenced. Wallace was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to three to nine years in prison. Weitere Informationen ber die Verwendung Ihrer personenbezogenen Daten finden Sie in unserer Datenschutzerklrung und unserer Cookie-Richtlinie. LET US SAVE YOU MONEY.Coins do not have to be complicated and expensive. a tirade famously captured on cellphone video. Seconds later, Spina yells: Mind your own god damn business. $28.49. The following list is based on analytics calculated for JournalInquirer.com, specifically the number of times each story was viewed. In the video Spina expresses contempt for the public he polices, and he rejoices that he has only 14 months to go until retirement. The trooper, Matthew Spina, pulled over the driver, Kevin A. Jette, on Monday after Jette allegedly sped past him on Interstate 95 near New Haven as Spina was pursuing another car for. There was a problem saving your notification. Temps nearly steady in the mid to upper 30s. Invalid password or account does not exist. Our preferred mediums are metal and enamel. That's how police investigators learned Barker had reached 81 mph just seconds before impact and hit the brakes when just 48 feet from the Caravans rear hatch. The driver said Spina was right, and Spina responds: I know Im right. He then moves the driver and yells: Sit the [expletive] down. This statement is engraved near the image of the trooper. Breaking news alerts - delivered to your inbox - the minute we put it online. Veteran First Responder Owned Florida Company. In the immediate aftermath of the crash, the State Police said its trooperwas responding to a call when the minivan, and the lives of the men inside, were sent spinning. The coin does not represent the values and philosophies of Commissioner Rovella and Colonel Mellekas, Foley said. 30% off when you spend $150. This is an example of free speech in America. Barker was terminated in. Incurable reporter: baseball fan; eternal Buffalo Bills optimist.
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