Law Enforcement: This Week's Corrupt Cops Stories

Submitted by Phillip Smith on (Issue #589)
Drug War Issues
Police Corruption

It never ends. Another week of greedy jail guards and thieving policemen. This whole cops robbing drug dealers thing is getting kind of old, too. But let's get to it:

In Carlisle, Indiana, a Wabash Valley Correctional Facility guard was arrested June 4 as he attempted to go to work carrying marijuana, cell phones and chargers, tobacco, and a video game player. Guard James Sheerin, 25, faces drug trafficking and possession charges. When investigators searched his car after his arrest, they also found cocaine, heroin, and more cell phones. Sheerin was last reported being held at the Sullivan County Jail.

In St. Louis, three jail guards were indicted by a federal grand jury June 4 for distributing drugs to inmates at the St. Louis City Justice Center. Correctional officers James Lamont Moore, Peggy O'Neal, and Marilyn Denise Brown are accused of repeatedly delivering what they thought was heroin to prisoners this year. In a sting operation, the hapless trio received purported heroin from an individual outside the Justice Center, along with cash, and secretly delivered the fake smack to an inmate inside. Moore and Brown face one count each of attempted distribution of heroin; O'Neal faces two counts. Each count carries a maximum 20-year sentence upon conviction.

In Philadelphia, a former Philadelphia police officer was convicted Monday of using his police badge and gun to rob drug dealers. Former officer Malik Snell was found guilty of conspiracy, attempted robbery, and a weapons charge for an attempted home invasion robbery in Pottstown. He was also convicted in another incident in which he ripped-off $40,000 from a South Philly drug kingpin during a bogus traffic stop. Snell had endured two earlier trials than ended in mistrials, but the third time was the charm. He faces up to 17 1/2 years when sentenced on September 9.

In Laredo, Texas, a former Laredo airport police officer was sentenced last Friday to 20 months in federal prison on cocaine distribution charges. Former airport cop Vidal Gerardo Sepulveda went down in an FBI sting after selling $700 worth of cocaine while in uniform.

In Benton Harbor, Michigan, a former Benton Harbor narcotics officer was sentenced Wednesday to 37 months in prison and four years probation for staging phony drug raids where he stole drugs. Former officer Andrew Collins, 26, went down after an FBI investigation found crack cocaine and other drugs in his locker. He pleaded guilty to intent to distribute more than five grams of cocaine.

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moldy (not verified)

Next thing I read is about UK cops waterboarding pot growers for information (from the Raw Story web page 6/10/09). Now the question is; is that torture? "Naw, they're pot growers so it's okay!" So now "we" are worse than terrorist!

WTG Bush! You just gave the okay to torture in the so called "free world." Sick.

Fri, 06/12/2009 - 2:06pm Permalink
Anonymous (not verified)

If you can't trust the police, who can you trust? Just rember,"The Policeman IS your friend...."

Sat, 06/13/2009 - 11:17am Permalink
patricia brady (not verified)

how bout a assistant federal d.a. that had his licence administratively suspended nov.14th. 2003 for failure to comply with continuing legal education requirements- but did that stop david paul folmar jr. from prosecuting cases for the middle district of north carolina through febuary of 2009-no-it did not -he was finally releived of his duties march 9th.2009-when someone from the n.c.state bar e-mailed u.s.attorney anna mills wagoner,s office-wagoner stated that assistant u.s. attorneys must be members in good standing in at least one state bar and are required to notify the u.s.department of justice of any change in bar membership status-then goes on to say-that she had no reason to beleive that folmar,s appearance before the court during his suspension[which is still active]'had any material effect on any case-really -how bout his unlawful signiture on 100,s of indictments-how bout him acting as a attorney for our u.s. federal court and trials and helping to sentence those same 100;s he had already charged with no authority to do so-how bout everbodies constitutional right-the rights of the accused-the code of judical conduct-rules of professinal conduct-unauthorized practice of law-maintaining the integrity of the profession rule8.4 miscoduct and preamble and scope:a lawyers responsibilities-to mention only afew codes of ethics and rules all attornies are suppose to live by-and that is not even mentioning the oathes folmar took and broke -i have a personal interest in folmar as he is the d.a. that charged and convicted two of my sons in 2006-2007-they are now doing 10 and 8 years in federal prisons-we the people if charged in federal court go to prison for many years-the federal courts conviction percintage is over 90%-they have unlimited money and target the poor and uneducated-they use convicted felonies to go in to buy guns even the fact is a felon can not have a gun-be around a gun or even a gunshell-they use felons to testify againts others and the proof is at best questionable-so now that one of their own has fallen from grace-lets see justice take the lead and david paul folmar jr.and all the ones who did not make sure that he was who and what he said he was-now held accountable as hundreds of thousands have been when charged and convicted in federal court-let us see what will happen to this lier and cheat- so much more quilty than the ones he has helped to charge and convict-for he was suppose to be someone to look up to-to defend the united states of america-not some uneducated stupid kid not understanding the federal laws-not some addict in desperate need of medical help-no it is north carolinas very own assistant d.a.and he should be punished without mercy as harshly as he has help to punish and lock ignorant-poor and sick young americans away for unreasonably long sentences-david paul folmar jr. should be so much more accountable for he held a position of honar and power and respect in our federal court and he has betrayed-lied and falsely presented himself for years-all the people of america that where tried and convicted by this unlawyer for the last five years-should come home-all the ones resposible should be sent in their place-but no folmar is not locked up or even charged -as is no other responsible party-even when he was recently convicted of d.w.i.-he was not investigated nor harshly punished-the facts are suppose to be that a federal lawyer maintain a respectable and honest image at all times-our prisons are a shame and disgrace to america-county-state and federal-our newest trail of tears-someday in the future to be looked back on with shame and regrets-we the people must stand together and stop these unjust and unfair federal laws-we must stand together and let our goverment know we have had enough-if 2oz,s of meth. can put a 23 year old in prison for 8 years and everthing he had ever been charged with[not covicted -charged] used against him- how much more guity should david folmar be for his many illegal acts against -we the people of the united states-god bless you one and all-i pray you learn the facts of federal court laws becauce you want to and need to-not have them shoved down your throat at the point of guns and men with mask-kicking in your doors and not even telling you anything- down on the floor-shut-up-put your hands behind your back-please help give america back her justice and pride-stand up and be accounted for as americans-write- call- e-mail- our goverment-demand justice and fairness to all americans-our constitution of the united states is for all americans-it is for are rights as- we the people......again -thank you and god bless....my name is patricia brady..phone#910-428-2381-address 172 cody ln. star n.c. 27356 -e-mail [email protected]

Tue, 06/16/2009 - 1:04am Permalink
George (not verified)

Patricia,

It seems like you have something worth saying, but I just couldn't stand to read through to the end. Please take this as constructive criticism -- format your post using correct grammar. Otherwise, people either won't read your post or just think that you are crazy.

- George

Wed, 06/17/2009 - 2:37pm Permalink
patricia brady (not verified)

to george,i am trying so hard to learn,i,too am one of the uneducated,and poor victims of the war on drugs.i am sorry that my improper writing keeps you from this important message and george i may be uneducated but i am not crazy.you know george if you can not be bothered with mentally correcting my writing and you do not have any good,intelligent words for me ,any encouragement,why even bother,i need help and encoragement,not bullcrap.i will learn to spell and write.will you learn to be positive and supportive.guess you are not one of the uneducated,poor ,it takes me hours to write,these words.o.k. george,you have a blessed day [email protected]

Sat, 06/27/2009 - 8:58am Permalink
Claretta Horton (not verified)

I just want to say everthing Patricia Brady said is right. United States what do you have to say about that. How can you put somebody in prison for breaking the law and one of your finest broke the law and nothing is being done about it. That is just like if I had license and left them at home and got pulled over by the police you all will charge me with driving without a license but nothing happens to him. Where is the justice.

Thu, 10/08/2009 - 1:42pm Permalink
C H (not verified)

David folmar convicted my son in federal court by david folmar not been legally to prosecute our so.ns and daughters they need to be set free. because justice was not served lthey violated there rights and who ever hired them need to be fired and prosecuted to. they need to pay them for pain and suffering,and the families for putting them through this. because it is not right to take our sons and daughters from us .and it is not legal for them to do this. and everyone needs to be in court on that date to see what is going to happen with daivd folmar.

Tue, 05/04/2010 - 6:46pm Permalink
Txherefordbull (not verified)

WOW!!! You must be really proud. You have not one BUT TWO sons who are dope-heads and/or drug dealers. It's enough to make a grown Mom proud, ain't it??

Sun, 07/11/2010 - 12:16am Permalink
AnonymousMomma (not verified)

I replied to Patricia's comments early this morning but dont see it now ...??? Patricia call me later ok ? I agree with you - Thank You for making comment to begin with & hope we can find out something ...It's just not right about Folmar ...

Thu, 07/09/2009 - 5:17pm Permalink
AnonymousMomma (not verified)

Anyone prosecuted by David P Folmar from Nov 14 2003 - 2009 needs to contact a lawyer and see about filing a 2250 - Lot of paper work involved but may well be worth your efforts -

Thu, 10/29/2009 - 4:18am Permalink
staypositive (not verified)

Thank you everyboby. I just received a call from my brother who was proscecuted by Folmar. After, the holidays I plan on contacting a lawyer and fined out more about the 2255 paper. I will pray that all of our loved ones will come home safe and SOON!!

Tue, 12/22/2009 - 8:14pm Permalink
lisa walker (not verified)

david folmar
should have to do some time for fraud ,he didn't mind giving my son 140 months or 12 years for conspircy,my son was convicted 2 months before davids dui not counting not haveing a licsence to practice law he couldn't even make good choices in his own life let alone all the others he has gotten redicklous sentices
for our sons and daughters, where the justice, they should let the ones he tried go, it's not legal or right but they have forgotten about our kids,
he'll probably get a nice little pat on the back.and probably a nice little rase.and the hell with our children i have already lost 5 years with my child over this bull crap.plus he don't get to see his son grow up
.mr folmar shouldn't get to see his grow up either he knew he had no lisense and our gov ,just pats him on the hand .not done anything about all these cases he fraudly tried
,thanks l walker

Wed, 06/02/2010 - 11:11pm Permalink
Anonymousmomma (not verified)

From Forum from Dispatch , Lexington NC ... http://forum.the-dispatch.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=270&p=6203#p6203

Sat, 08/07/2010 - 10:06pm Permalink
Holy (not verified)

I have a loved on that was convicted by David Folmar. I don't know much about the system, so I am here to get some advice about what steps should be taken. He already has the 2255 paperwork, but he haven't heard anything from his court appointed attorney. Should we be looking for another attorney? Please help me I need answers....

Tue, 08/10/2010 - 6:19pm Permalink
L/WALKER (not verified)

GEORGE

THINK ABOUT IF YOU WERE ACCUSED OF SOMETHING U DIDN;T DO AND HAD TO PLEDE GUILTY OR FACE LIFE IN PRISON IF U DONT' PLEAD GUILTY OR IF  U TAKE A CHANCE ON A JURY AND IF U WANT A JURY TRIAL ,AND R FOUND GUILTY U WILL FACE MORE TIME THE GOV- HAS  A 95 PERCENT CONVICTION RATE U R GUILTY BEFORE U R EVER TRIED AND TO FIND OUT U PLED GUILTY TO GET LESS TIME AND THAN THE FEDERAL DISTRICK ATTOURNEY HAS NO LEGAL LISENCE AND IS DEPRESSED AND IS  A ACHOLIC   ANDIS WORSE THEN THE PEOPLE HE HAS GOTTEN CONVICTIONS HIS LIES ARE JUST AS BAD AS SOME OF THE CRIMINALS  A LIE IS A LIE 

  DO,U KNOW, U JUST KNOWING A PERSON IS THAT  IS  DOING SOMETHING E-LEGALLY ,AND THEY GET CAUGHT, BY U JUST KNOWING AND NOT TELLING CAN GET U FEDERAL TIME THEY CALL THAT CONSPIRECY , IF U CAN'T AFFORD AN ATTOURNEY THEY GIVE U ONE , ONE THAT WORKS WITH THE PROSICUTOR TO GIVE U TIME ,A LOT OF TIME  GOING TO,FEDERAL COURT WITH A A COURT APPOINTED ATTOURNEY IS LIKE GOING TO  GUN FIGHT WITH A BB GUN PLEASE DONT JUDGE BEFORE U HERE THE WHOLE STORY, AND PLEASE DONT MAKE FUN OF PEOPLES SPELLING OR WRITEING, WE DO THE BEST WE CAN, AND THIS SHOULD NOT B LEGAL

                                               L/ WALKER

Tue, 10/12/2010 - 9:59pm Permalink

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