Charges against Greenwood officer dropped

[Bunnykid68]

http://www.fox59.com/news/wxin-nick...wood-officer-dropped-20110316,0,3252463.story

 

[esrice]

Just a pre-warning to folks who will be outraged by this.

Please keep your comments directly related to this particular incident and refrain from painting all police officers with a broad brush.

Thanks.

 

[Rookie]

The merit board still has the authority to fire him? I'm betting he hits the unemployment line on April 7th.

I believe, if the allegations are true, that the officer deserves to lose his job, but I think the 'back room deal' just ensured his job loss.

 

[HighStrung]

Can't say that this surprises me. Not the actions of the individual (because I do understand that not every LEO acts like this), but rather the way disciplinary and legal actions are being handled. This should be interesting.......or swept under the rug as usual.

 

[Love the 1911]

This incident happened very close to the time that Greenfield officer William Phillips was killed in an accident. I'm not sure if this weighed in on the Chief's decision or how close the 2 officers were. Either way, the decision seems to me that it should have gone to the merit board. The only back room deals that should be usually made in instances of discipline are the deal to resign before going before the board.

 

[ATOMonkey]

I heard on the news that the Merit Board is going to have their own investigation.

I don't know what the issue is. It seems that the facts are that he had been drinking, had his child with him, drew his weapon, and began ordering people around after they confronted him.

I think the only thing in dispute is what the punishment should be. Which is why I'm surprised that the charges were dropped, unless there is something else in the works that isn't being revealed.

 

[E5RANGER375]

This is a bunch of BS! Backroom deals isnt anything I think is surprising from the greenwood chief. Dines daddy probly had something on the current chief. who knows. Im glad to see the merrit board take the appropriate step and launch their own investigation. Sad part is, this officer is still on the street trolling! WHERES THE PROSECUTOR IN ALL THIS???!?!?!?!?!!

Nick has really beefed up a lot. I dont know if its from alcohol or food, but he use to be nice and trim.

 

[Blackhawk2001]

This is a bunch of BS! Backroom deals isnt anything I think is surprising from the greenwood chief. Dines daddy probly had something on the current chief. who knows. Im glad to see the merrit board take the appropriate step and launch their own investigation. Sad part is, this officer is still on the street trolling! WHERES THE PROSECUTOR IN ALL THIS???!?!?!?!?!!

Nick has really beefed up a lot. I dont know if its from alcohol or food, but he use to be nice and trim.

Might be from accumulated stress...

 

[sepe]

Who hasn't gotten drunk and ordered people around asking if they're rednecks? If you can't abuse your power while drunk and in front of your children, when can you?

 

[hornadylnl]

If you are surprised at these charges being dropped, I have the deed to the Brooklyn bridge. I'll trade it for a nice 1911.

 

[rambone]

Back Room Deals

I thought Lady Justice was supposed to wear the blindfold...

Not the American Public.

 

[mrjarrell]

Nothing to see here. Move along. Just another day at the office.

 

[level.eleven]

Wait...the guy who locked his kids in the car, got drunk at an Applebbee's, and waved his pistol around is calling other people a redneck?

 

[PistolBob]

This incident happened very close to the time that Greenfield officer William Phillips was killed in an accident. I'm not sure if this weighed in on the Chief's decision or how close the 2 officers were. Either way, the decision seems to me that it should have gone to the merit board. The only back room deals that should be usually made in instances of discipline are the deal to resign before going before the board.

Nick Dine is a cop is GREENWOOD

William Phillips was a cop in GREENFIELD.

Different towns, different counties, different police departments.

 

[PistolBob]

Might be from accumulated stress...

Probably from the new Duncan Donuts there at Smith Valley and US 31.

 

[Love the 1911]

Nick Dine is a cop is GREENWOOD

William Phillips was a cop in GREENFIELD.

Different towns, different counties, different police departments.

Like it's MY fault there are about 8 GreenSomethings in central Indiana...Thanks for the clarification.

 

[DRob]

Coupla' things

Probably from the new Duncan Donuts there at Smith Valley and US 31.

1. Just so everybody understands, we're talking about departmental disciplinary charges, not criminal charges. Obviously the deal isn't done because the Merit Board is continuing the investigation.

2. It's Dunkin Donuts! How many times we gotta' tell ya'?

 

[E5RANGER375]

well sadly this bum is still on the streets. hopefully he doesnt kill anyone.

 

[Benny]

The charges stem from an incident last October in an Applebee's parking lot where Officer Dine allegedly left a baby alone in a car then displayed a badge and gun to witnesses who said they would call 911. Dine allegedly asked patrons if they were rednecks, ordered one of them to the ground and later refused to take a blood-alcohol test after another officer smelled alcohol on Dine's breath.

Assault, intimidation, and a DUI with a child present gets you a 5 day unpaid vacation...

That's what would also happen to non-LEO, right?

 

[Expat]

That's what would also happen to non-LEO, right?

That's one of them there fancy rhetorical questions, ain't it?