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Other participating agencies include the Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office, New Kensington Police Department, Westmoreland County Detectives, Indiana Borough Police Department, Phoenix (Arizona) Police Department, Scottsdale (Arizona) Police Department, and the Arizona Department of Public Safety. Deal with it.). The investigation indicated that Nolle was wounded by shots from a 20 gauge shotgun at 9:25PM and his life was saved by ducking just in time, according to Det. The same evening, MPD Officer William S. Scott was killed by Officer M.C. The Federal Communication Commission issued a permit to Miami for a 2-way police/fire radio system. Editor's Note: This is the first mention I have found in which a black officer had been employed in an enforcement capacity in MPD history. On April 28, 1945, Chief Quigg announced that Marine Guy Cecil Howard was the first Miami PD officer casualty of WW II. Miami-Dade Police Department 9105 NW 25th St. Doral, FL 33172 Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. For emergencies, call 911. The service was held in the First Baptist Church at NE 1st Ave and 5th Street, with 5,000 persons attending. 1st Ave. During this era, Charles Robert Ferguson became the second Chief of Police. One the same date, Officer Frank McDade, Gordon McDade and Harry Lee were allegedly drunk on duty and the Council asked for a hearing. EMERGENCIES - DIAL 911. He demanded the two follow him to the police station, but they fled in their stolen Essex auto. In 1935, a group of policeman organized the PBA, the first in Florida, to present a unified forum in civil service and employment matters. Valiton leaned out the car window and fired four shots at Wever, who was rushed to the hospital, dying an hour or so later just as his wife came to his bedside. Driggers was not hurt. After downing several quick ones we headed back out to the wagon. A photo accompanied the story. He also fired Desk Sergeant C.A. Lieutenant Francis Lee Napier was reduced back to the rank of Sergeant by Deputy Chief Youell. Served three terms, stepping down in 1911. (Miami News-11/13/1933). Holton was fired. After we had set the price and arrested him for solicitation of prostitution, he cursed us out, saying. At the time of its municipal birth in 1896, Miami was just one of the small sparsely populated settlements of Dade County, with most of the city's inhabitants living in what is presently the downtown Miami business area, primarily on the north side of the Miami River. Brogdon of the Miami Beach police department paid a $10 fine in city court for speeding. ), (Two interesting stories by Curtis Reeves, MPD Ret. As Carberry approached the car, the suspects began shooting, unaware that assistance had arrived. William McCarthy, 40, who has been serving as Acting Chief since May 23rd, 1935, was appointed permanent Chief of Police last night by City Manager L.L. Elaido Del Valle, a person of interest in the assassination of President Kennedy, was murdered in Miami in February of 1967. Great 1973 story. Johnson had joined the MPD in December of 1925. (This WW2 hero went on to be one of the most well liked MPD officers in history. (6/14/1949). Huttoe and Barker were both suspended by Chief Headley. The Pistol Teams fielded by MPD in the 1930's included the following officers: Sgt L.G. Dorman, Edward McDade, Harry Starling, Harry Morris, J. Robertson and two unidentified officers. . Steve Brodie joined the MPD in 1925 served one year and then switched to the Fire Dept where he served many years. Crews. Forrest Nelson, Capt. The effort was spurred by Ron Eisaman and Tom Jurkowski, who recruited Paul Tucker, Dick Witt, myself and several other members. Dr.Wilbanks' "Forgotten Heroes" 1996). The Mayor subsequently fired Chief Exposito. I made a hurried explanation and departed.' June 18th- Detective Frank Mitchell was fined $250 for hitting a former decorated officer, Norman Franks, breaking his jaw. (2,433 words), 27. Starling, W.B. Phone: (928) 556-2201. The officer never regained consciousness and died four days later, on September 24th, at Jackson Memorial Hospital. Schel returned to duty several weeks later but soon after he left the department. Persons living in the neighborhood later notified police that shortly after the shooting, one of the gunmen, dragging a confederate, showed up at a filling station at NW Eighth St. Rd. According to detectives, Kaidyn Gerry was last seen on Wednesday at Miami. To avoid public controversy, training sessions were held for black recruits in secret at the Liberty Square Housing project. It will cause you to think about the policeman's lot for many years to come. Foss was a third baseman with the Washington Senators. He was also the building inspector, street superintendent, sanitary inspector and tax collector. Bowles, who mistook Scott for a prowler. When Detectives E. S. Chambers and Henry G. Howard arrived at White's home, they observed smoke pouring from a bedroom window. Women still had not gained the right to vote at that time. (451 words), 180. Following meetings with Stanley Ray, a public safety commissioner of New Orleans and Chief Quigg, the following promotions were announced: - Chief of Detectives Forrest Nelson was promoted to Assistant Chief of Police. He became the first Marshall of the young city, defeating S. S. Puckett by a vote of 247 to 97. A hearing was held by the City Council and Hardee explained the situation. Nelson later served as a Police Inspector and as Assistant Police Chief during the 1930's and mid 1940's. Inspector John Webber stated that the idea of safety belts for Miami patrol cars had been considered and turned down since policemen get in and out of their cars so often and would never wear them. (Miami Metropolis/News- 8/25/1917), Officer C.E. A year later he was serving as a Detective Sergeant. MPD Zone cars and a Dade helicopter searched the area and soon arrested one man, James Ingram, in the market area. Five brave Black men completed the training and were sworn in as patrolmen on September 1, 1944. GEO. The would-be assassin, identified as GUISICPPI ZANGARA, a 33 year old Italian who had emigrated from Italy in 1923, a bricklayer by trade, who had spent most of his time in America in the area of Patterson, New Jersey, working odd jobs. Carroll was later jumped and beat up by several assailants while walking the midnight Grove beat, an obvious result of his earlier raid. Neighbors reported to the police that the men drove to the scene in an auto. We still greatly miss him, his deep voice and his keen mind. The Miami Police in 1930 decided to copy the Chicago police's habit of jailing Capone for any possible violation they could think of. Appointed in January 1908 for the holidays. Loud and profane talking by police officers will not be tolerated. (Mel) Tibbets to Inspector, Capt Fred Bratt to Traffic command, Lt. John Webber to Capt of Uniform section and Detective Capt E.W. On July 6, 1954, a six year old girl visiting her grandparents from Baltimore was abducted from her South Bayshore Drive home and killed. After the appointment of the Miami Klan leader, Sam McCreary, as Public Safety Director in 1930, Reeve was put on the hot seat and finally resigned to go on to be the Chief of Detectives at Dade County and later to be the U.S Marshall for Florida. A 1912 photograph of the departments staff showed two Sgts. To date, over 200 awards have been presented to a group of great young people. North Beat: Officer W.G. It was also noted in the Miami News that Chief Reeve started a police training school, compiled a police regulation booklet and inaugurated a merit system. (In Dec of 1979, Miami-Dade officers (Sheriffs dept) chased and beat a man who later died. A sensational million and a half Brinks robbery in Boston last week had a Miami connection today. In January of 1913, there were nine full time police officers working under Chief Ferguson. Also this month, a 21 year old volunteer city fire fighter, John Thompson, was killed when his fire truck flipped over en route to a call just north of town. (Miami News-10/27/1941). Garbett, taking their weapons, after a car chase in the northwest section. (MPD Records, Miami Metropolis/News-1/1913). A subject was arrested when his fingerprints matched a wanted person from another state. 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. Reappointed in 1911. Many residents of the area were asked (and complied) to take a polygraph test. Pomerleau's stormy term ended in February of 1964 with his resignation. Additional stories on Quigg are posted in further stories in this book. Willford advised that between twenty-five and forty thousand dollars in cash is usually kept in the store over the weekend. All members enjoy equal arrest authority across jurisdictional lines as a result of a mutual . (816 words). Detective Norman Coplin, born in Nebraska on November 25, 1919, served in the U.S. Navy prior to and during World War II. In February of 1933, President-elect Franklin Roosevelt, quite popular with the voters during the depression era, stopped in Miami at the end of his post-election vacation and became a target of an assignation attempt. The author usually would ask Bailiffs Ben Girten or Tom Jervis to awaken me when the Judge arrives so I could catch a couple of Zzzzs while waiting. (926 words). 9105 NW 25th Street, (City of Miami Publications, Miami Metropolis/News). On September 18, 1941, Motor officer Wes Thompson, 40, was killed while chasing a speeding motorist at SW 3rd Avenue and 22nd Road. We all love him as do many others officers around the state who know him from his long time F.O.P. To acquaint our readers with the law enforcement's state of the art and the criminal society then prevalent in Florida as the 20th Century emerged, the story of the infamous Davis murders, the Dora Suggs murder and the notorious Ashley Gang are presented, as well as their affects on Miami. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. - The Miami-Dade Schools Police Department is searching for a missing 15-year-old girl. Fairbrother, who had recently been suspended for firing his revolver through the floor of a nightclub, was again suspended by Assistant Chief Nelson and will be booked into the city jail as soon as he is dismissed from the hospital. This raid followed the City Managers directive that all police officers, not just the vice squad, should enforce the gambling laws. Working with top cops was very satisfying and the C/O's Capt. The community paid off the mortgage on the Wever home and set up a fund for his widow. This is the story about a wild Burglary-in-progress by eight burglars that the Miami Police department responded to at that location. It was noted that there were 572 applications on file to fill this position. June 20th -The Miami News ran a photo of 30 plus police officers in a classroom getting schooled on correct police procedures. (Miami Metropolis/News-10/6/1905, & -11/18/1905).