Detective Bureau
Sergeant Eric Smith is receiving Detective
Amos Clinton’s
Certificate of Commendation in his
absence.
On Friday, November 28, 2008,
Homicide/Robbery detectives were requested at the scene of a deceased black male
lying on Shaw
Road. The next day, positive identification was made
that the body was that of George Smith, Jr., who was the son of Hinds County
Supervisor George Smith. The victim’s vehicle was stolen during the homicide,
later recovered, and released to his family. In it was a cell phone that
according to the father didn’t belong to his son. Attempts to obtain latent
prints from it were unsuccessful. The only lead that Detective Clinton could
find was a picture stored in the phone. On August 28, exactly nine (9) months
to the date that Mr. Smith’s body was found, the suspect, Glendell Parker, was
located. Detective Clinton was successful in obtaining a
confession that placed the Smith family on the road to
closure.
Detective Clinton is a nine (9) year
veteran of JPD, serving the last four (4) years in Homicide. He has a
reputation as one of the Homicide Unit’s strongest detectives with investigative
proficiency.
Detective Amos Clinton, for your tenacity, professionalism,
dedication, and commitment to case closure, it is with great pleasure to
congratulate you on your
certificate of commendation!
On
August 12, Brenda Davis was a victim of a house burglary. Ms. Davis stated that
she left several male acquaintances sitting on her porch. When she returned,
she noticed one subject had left and that her house had been burglarized. She
knew the subject as Jeremy and felt that he was a suspect.
The next day, at 4:00 a.m., Officer
Terrance Ware noticed two females at the Shell Gas Station on E. McDowell Road in
a green Toyota 4 Runner. He became suspicious after observing one female who
appeared to be 15-years-old pumping gas on a
school night and decided to remain in the area. Forty minutes later,
Officer Ware observed a house fire on Englewood Drive. He immediately requested
the Fire Department. Additional units arrived a short while later. The house
fire was primarily outside the structure. The north exterior wall of the house
received charring at the base. Officer Ware and other officers successfully
extinguished the fire and rescued six occupants, by that saving their lives.
When Officer Ware arrived on scene, he noticed two females standing directly
across the street from the fire. Afterwards, Officer Ware went to question the
two females across the street, but they had left. He remembered both females
from the gas station 40 minutes earlier. He also remembered being previously
dispatched to one female’s home on another case. Determined to solve this case,
he proceeded to that address. He found the same green Toyota 4 Runner parked in
the driveway with a clear plastic 2-liter bottle with what appeared to be
gasoline. From across the street, the fumes were strong enough to suggest
gasoline.
Officer Ware ran the vehicle on NCIC
and it returned listed to Brenda Davis. Fire Investigators recovered the
vehicle. The 15-year-old voluntarily stated that her aunt, Brenda Davis, woke
her to assist in setting Jeremy’s house on fire. She admitted that this was an
act of retaliation because Brenda Davis thought Jeremy had burglarized her
home. The 15-year-old was taken into custody and transported to the Detention Center. A short time later, Brenda Davis
turned herself in. She was interviewed and gave a full confession.
Later, Brenda Davis’ home was
burglarized yet again. Knowing that this was the 2nd house burglary,
Officer Ware began a follow-up investigation. An informant stated that three
possible suspects were at the K building of the former Rebelwood Apartments.
Officer Ware transported all three suspects to the Burglary Division for
questioning. While en route, one suspect voluntarily stated that Brenda Davis’
stolen items were in a storage room. Officer Ware recovered and returned all
stolen items from Brenda Davis’ home. The burglary detectives interviewed and
charged the suspects accordingly.
Officer Ware solved an arson case
and two house burglary cases. He connected all three cases centered around
Brenda Davis who went from a victim to a vigilante as she attacked the wrong
person in retaliation.
Officer Terrance Ware, your actions
were extraordinary and emphasized the true essence of being a law enforcement
officer. You are commended for saving six lives and preventing a family from
being displaced. CONGRATULATIONS Officer
Terrance Ware on your Officer of the Month and Life Saving
Awards!!
On Sunday, June 14,
2009, at approximately 0657 hours, Officers Farlisah Robinson and Naomi Ford
were dispatched to the Last Call Sports
Bar & Grill on I-55 North in reference to a burglary
alarm.
Upon arrival, Officers
Robinson and Ford immediately noticed the broken front glass window of the
business. They secured the building until it was completely searched for any
possible suspects. The officers re-entered the establishment accompanied by the
owner, Mr. Rahul Chaddha. They observed a Motorola cellular phone on the bar
and debris from the broken Mega Touch Video Game.
Review of the
surveillance tape showed a black male subject wearing a white t-shirt and light
blue pants broke out the right front window and entered the business. He
approached the bar area, picked up the Mega Touch Video Game, and began to throw
it to the floor numerous times until it shattered. He busted open and stole the
video game money box and exited the business through the broken window which he
entered.
As part of the
officers’ preliminary investigation, they canvassed the neighboring hotel area
(Parkside Inn). The clerk at Parkside Inn reviewed the surveillance tape. Upon
review, the clerk identified the black male subject as a tenant of room 250.
Officers Ford and Robinson went to the room to follow-up on the information
obtained from the clerk. Mr. David Bozeman answered the door. He identified
himself as the person who the room was listed to. While speaking with Mr.
Bozeman, the officers observed a black male fitting the description of the
suspect laying in the bed. Mr. Bozemen informed the officers that the subject’s
name was Rickey L. Briggs.
Mr. Bozeman gave
Officers Ford and Robinson consent to enter and search the room. Officer
Robinson observed fresh cut marks on Brigg’s back, arm, and abdominal area.
Further search concluded with the recovery of the broken Mega Touch Video Game
money box stolen from the business and $48.00 cash that was in it. Suspect
Rickey L. Briggs was taken into custody and charged with business
burglary.
Officers Naomi Ford and
Farlisah Robinson did not stop at just writing the report, responding to and
clearing the alarm. They diligently conducted a preliminary investigation which
developed a suspect, as well as an arrest. This was good professional police
work!
Congratulations Officer Farlisha
Robinson on your certificate of commendation and to Officer Naomi Ford on the
Officer of the Month Award for
July 2009!
June
2009
Officer of
Month
Officer Cedric “Hotdog”
Myles
Precinct
3
On May 1,
2009, Officer Cedric Myles was given
a description of a vehicle (being followed by a JPD detective) at a high rate of
speed on I-220. Officer Myles spotted the suspect’s vehicle and conducted a
traffic stop at Medgar Evers
Blvd and Holmes Avenue. The driver was identified
as Jonathan Williams. Williams was placed under arrest for the traffic
violations. The vehicle was inventoried for the Impound Lot.
They recovered
a large duffle bag that contained 25 packaged and sealed blocks of white powder
substance believed to be Cocaine.
Suspect
Williams was charged with traffic violations and possession of cocaine with the
intent to distribute.
Officer
Cedric Myles, due to your quick
response to assist a fellow officer and your attentiveness to duty, we
congratulate you on your Officer of the Month Award for June 2009.
June 2009
Meritorious
Awards
- Lieutenant
Joseph Wade
- Sergeant
Eric Smith
Homicide
Detectives:
- Kimberly
Brown
- Amos Clinton
- Tyree Jones
- Derrick
Jordan
- Garland Ward
- Felix Hodge
The Jackson
Police Department’s Detective Bureau is divided into several units that have
made adjustments with personnel and resources to manage their investigative
case loads. Unfortunately, the crime
rate has escalated over the last few years.
Although each unit must be commended for their hard work and “never give
up” attitude, the Homicide Unit is being commended for their exceptional work
ethic.
This unit
is responsible for investigating Crimes Against Persons, which include
Aggravated Assault, Homicide and Rape.
These officers are diligent in their duties, exhibit professionalism,
and exhibit a commitment to the victims and their families. Understanding the pain and angst that an
unsolved case causes a grieving family, the Homicide Detectives take full
advantage of their “first 48 hours” and remain diligent with their leads until
they establish suspects leading to an arrest.
Collectively,
they managed resources and personnel to effect a 71% percent clearance
rate. This clearance rate is not
only commendable on its own merit; but the unit’s clearance rate exceeds the national
average by 25%.
I salute
the members of the Homicide Unit and congratulations on their unit Meritorious
Service Award.
June 2009
Certificate
of Commendation
Lieutenant
Joe Wade
PAL Program
The Jackson
Police Department’s sworn personnel receive opportunities to participate in a
plethora of assignments. Most of those opportunities carry the benefit of
monetary compensation for the officer’s time and interest. However, within the department, there are
assignments which are absent of monetary motivation, and may never receive the
appreciation or their “moment in the sun.”
Over the
last 2 years, the Jackson Police Department chartered its membership into the
nationally recognized Police Athletic League (PAL). The program was assigned to Lt. Joseph Wade
of the Detective Bureau.
During the
two years of the program, Lt. Wade has been responsible to:
- Enlist and
supervise sworn personnel to assist with the program.
- Construct a
viable program for the participants under the national guidelines.
- Attend weekly
meetings with the participants and supervisors for mentoring purposes.
- Conduct a
successful football and basketball training and coaching program.
-
Enlist community
support as available.
-
Interact with
the participants’ parents
- Be an Ambassador
for the Jackson Police Department and City of Jackson.
This list is on going due to the never-ending tasks that
accompanies working with “other people’s children.” Lt. Wade has also taken his personal funds
for two years to purchase uniforms and refreshments for the participants. His service and dedication to the PAL program
are immeasurable. The Jackson Police
Department is fortunate to have an individual who takes personal interest and
pride to perform this task as a volunteer.
In his determination to excel, the participants have placed
1st in several basketball tournaments. The football team placed 1st in
their category as well.
It is therefore, my honor to congratulate Lieutenant Joseph
Wade of the Detective Bureau on your certificate of commendation for service
above and beyond the call of duty.
June 2009
Unit Citation
Public safety communication’s center
On May 13, Public Safety Communications’ air conditioning
system stopped working until late May.
The environment inside became very uncomfortable due to rising
temperatures. The fact that their
building is designed with windows that do not open resulted in no where for the
heat to escape.
Adding to this blazing situation, the computers were in
danger of overheating. To prevent this,
the consoles were opened to allow the computers to breathe, that in turn,
released more heat into the sweltering temperature.
During those eight days, Communication’s staff held their
post, did not call in sick nor ask to be excused. They knew how important their services
provided to the citizens, the Fire Department, and to our officers on the
streets were.
For working efficiently in an uncomfortable environment
saturated by heat for eight continuous days, congratulations on your Unit
citation.
