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Police Chief Places Citizens on Alert! - Cont:

Submitted by Webmaster on Thu, 03/09/2006 - 11:34am. Haymarket Police Department


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Letter from Chief passed out to residents and council members on 030306.

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Is Haymarket Next?

Submitted by Trash Man on Wed, 03/08/2006 - 12:04pm.

We could be just like the Town of Appalachia in Wise County.

Appalachia probe expands beyond election

Excerpts from article below:

An investigation of alleged criminal activity in an Appalachia town election has officially expanded to look at other allegations of government corruption.

Special prosecutor Tim McAfee confirmed Wednesday he will present evidence in the probe to a Wise County grand jury this morning. McAfee hopes the grand jury will return indictments tomorrow.

A county circuit court judge on Friday signed an order confirming that McAfee and assistant special prosecutor Greg Stewart could expand their probe beyond investigation of alleged crimes associated with the May 2004 town council election.

McAfee and Stewart had previously been appointed to investigate the election. County Commonwealth Attorney Chad Dotson removed his office from the probe citing a conflict of interest, because the office also prosecutes criminal cases brought by the town.

According to the order signed Friday by Judge Tammy McElyea, McAfee and Stewart found evidence of "alleged corruption" during their and the Virginia State Police's election investigation.

EVIDENCE FROM SEARCHES

In late January, state police executed search warrants on the Appalachia town hall, the civic center and the police department, along with the homes of Mayor Ben Cooper, police Capt. Ben Surber, Councilman Andy Sharrett and his parents, who both work for the town, and others, seeking evidence in the election probe.

At the police department, he said, state police found what they suspected were prescription pills, marijuana and other drugs lying in desk drawers and filing cabinets. The drugs were not marked or identified as being linked to particular cases, McAfee said.

Officers found what they believe to be a marijuana plant in the desk drawer of Surber, who is currently in charge of the department, the prosecutor said. At this time, officials aren't alleging that there was criminal activity involving the drugs or marijuana plant, he said, "but what was it doing in a desk drawer?"

McAfee called the unsecured storage of drugs in various places "a horrible way to do business."

Investigative findings related to the police department went beyond drugs, according to McAfee.

Appalachia police had conducted a search of a citizen's residence more than a year ago, the prosecutor said. They seized drugs, a large television set and a knife set. One of the police officers had been using the television set at his own house for about a year and a half, according to McAfee.

State police knew about the television before they arrived at the civic center. When they got to the police department, McAfee explained, they called the officer at home and told him to bring the television set to them immediately. The officer complied.

"It's illegal," McAfee said. "Police officers aren't allowed to take other people's property for their own use."

McAfee claims that evidence suggests there was a conspiracy both to get certain people elected to town council and to gain control over the police department so that certain people could gain from it.

HOW SEARCHES WERE CONDUCTED

About 21 state police officers, .........

Appalachia probe expands beyond election
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He should alert people as to when he will be coming to work!

Submitted by realestate1 on Wed, 04/05/2006 - 11:38am.

I hear that he is taking a bunch of vacation time because he is afraid that a new council won't protect him and he will be out of a job. I guess he was vacationing and couldn't make the meeting this week.

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If he was smart

Submitted by voiceoffreedom on Sun, 04/09/2006 - 9:03am.

If he was smart, he should just save up all the vacation time, and when they fire him, he can turn it in for a big check.

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Realestate1

Submitted by glenp1 on Wed, 04/05/2006 - 10:04pm.

Why not ask Haymarket's Police Chief Jim Roop where he was Monday night?

Or just a suggestion - Why not ask anyone anything you want to know and once you get an answer (from the person), then post it in here. It would make for better reading than your assumption(s).

Incidently, I saw Haymarket's Police Cheif Jim Roop in town Monday, April 3, 2006 in the red Haymarket Crown Vic at the Haymarket Police Station.

Are you assuming that he was both on duty and on vacation during the same day??????? Now, I dunno about the Town Council Meeting on Monday night.

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Nor do I

Submitted by realestate1 on Wed, 04/05/2006 - 10:06pm.

That is the point, where was he Monday night?

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Ask Haymarket's Police Chief

Submitted by glenp1 on Wed, 04/05/2006 - 10:12pm.

Ask Haymarket's Police Chief Jim Roop. I for one will not say one way or the other, and much like you I do not know, and I could care less. The Police Chief was in Haymarket during the day, Monday, April 3, 2006.

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Is he supposed to be there

Submitted by realestate1 on Wed, 04/05/2006 - 10:16pm.

or not?

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Look at Haymarket Police now.

Submitted by Whos Who on Fri, 03/31/2006 - 8:31pm.

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cute!

Submitted by tell it how it is on Sat, 04/01/2006 - 12:31am.

cute!

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Anyway

Submitted by Two Cents on Sun, 04/09/2006 - 9:16pm.

1. "several guns"..Hoffman carried no unusual amount that he doesnt carry every were. As do most officers on and off duty. But unless your an officer I don't suppose you would know that.
And just fyi its not illegal to do so.

2. The article may say he was arrested. But he was never arrested. It's best to do all the research before formulating an opinion.

3. He has worked security for several different functions. None of which were illegal. Gun shows, a poker game, soccer games, Car Auctions, etc etc. The poker game was not founded as any part of a gambling ring. A rich guy had poker games with rich buddies. (some of which were successful business men from Haymarket). This also is not illegal. Unless the house is taking a cut. To which the host/millionaire was not taking a cut nor needed to.

Changing your name on here to hide behind misconstrued opinions. A tip. We can easily tell the same ignorance no matter how many different log in names you use.

And also I believe profitt does have a life. A very well off one. One I quite envy at times. I just love when someone points a finger via the internet and says "get a life". Considering you seem to be on here as much as the rest of us. That doesn't make for much of a life does it? You seem to waste alot if it posting comments. You may want to hold onto those stones you are throwing or atleast drop them on your own toes first.

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Let me see if I got this right

Submitted by voiceoffreedom on Sun, 03/26/2006 - 9:09pm.

Let's see, from what I am reading in the article, is that this whole thing started back in June of 2005. I think I would love to see the Christmas presents at that home of the officer who was earning the money for christmas

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You would believe the Chief!

Submitted by CTPINTL on Sun, 03/26/2006 - 8:53pm.

Utilitarianist,

I see there are two new entries for a new user. What you couldn't get it right the first time? I believe that! Where in all my postings did you read that I think it is ok for the guy who is a convicted felon to get away with anything? I was just explaining how other charges were dropped for the innocent people who were playing poker. I also said it is up to the court to decide if the game was illegal. I didn't even mention a weapon you idiot! Funny, it seems like someone else gets called an idiot on this board often. I assume you are someone that is already on this board and just logged in under another name to post a slam against me.

You talk about illegal activities in this town. Give it a couple of months. It will all come to light. You will then see how the current council condoned ALL of these activities.

-CTP

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Nice opinion!But hey Igot mine

Submitted by mjkenworthyjr on Sun, 03/26/2006 - 2:24pm.

Finally some-one has written some truth in the matter. I totally agree. Benjamin needs to just run his on business and as far as Hoffman goes -- a FELON on the coucil -- that has a VERY bad smell to me.

So quote: But hey , what goes around comes around!
Just get a life and let the chief and Pam do their job!
Nobody messes with you while at work,or am I wrong?

I've lived in Haymarket Ten Years and have a very high Respect for Pam and for Jim whom I have known since I moved here. Jim has allways been dedicated to this town and all of it's people.

For the one’s who just sit around and Belittle and throw stone’s { CHILL }

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felon?

Submitted by Two Cents on Sun, 04/09/2006 - 9:27pm.

Oh my! Now hes a felon? Sighs. Do you people honestly believe the things you type? If so, I suggest sticken to the drama on tv. Spouting your nonsense in here is at best entertaining, but is only showing how uninformed some of you are. If you don't know much about something, it's best to ask questions first, learn the facts. Then make a comment.

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As much as I like to disagree

Submitted by voiceoffreedom on Sun, 03/26/2006 - 9:02pm.

As much as I like to disagree, Hoffman has not been convicted of anything as of yet. It was put on a backburner for whatever time period the judge had said.

So Officer Hoffman is not considered a felon, unless he messes up, and the charges are reinstated

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hoffman's charges...not felonious

Submitted by Resident7 on Mon, 03/27/2006 - 10:08pm.

where are you guys getting your information. Hoffman was charged with 2 misdemeanors...not felonies. When in doubt, search the code section.

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What code book?

Submitted by glenp1 on Wed, 04/05/2006 - 7:44am.

I hope for Bobbie's sake it is not the same code book where "whos who" gets his or her Commonwealth of Virginia Statues Of Law.

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did it start as a felony and

Submitted by rob_voh on Tue, 04/04/2006 - 3:00pm.

did it start as a felony and judge drop it down to misdem?

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who cares if it's a felony or misd?

Submitted by rr xing on Thu, 04/06/2006 - 8:18am.

I think it makes NO difference whether it's a felony or a misdemeanor..police officers shouldn't EVER break the law..especially for profit! there is nothing illegal about a "friendly poker game" but officers KNOW that providing security for a poker game in which the "house" gets a cut is ILLEGAL gambling. We've got to know that our officers will at LEAST uphold the law as well as enforce it!

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Kenworthy

Submitted by CTPINTL on Sun, 03/26/2006 - 8:57pm.

Any relation to the Officer in town?

Anyway, how do you figure a Felon on council? No one running for council and/or that is on council is felon that I know of.

CTP

PS: Hoffman's only charge waiting to be dismissed is a Class 3 misdeamor. Less than a reckless driving ticket. Less than a littering ticket.

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CTP, is it true that you

Submitted by glenp on Sun, 03/26/2006 - 10:20pm.

CTP, is it true that you recommended to Rahim that Hoffman would be a good employee? Are you really Charlie Profitt, one of Haymarket's past Auxiliary Police Officers? Is it true that you were and probably are still employed by Rahim, the man who was arrested on an illegal weapons and running an illegal gambling establishment in Great Falls where Fairfax Police Officers raided when Hoffman was arrested?

Or are you an undercover Fairfax Police Officer who was assigned to the Rahim case?

Voters want and need to know these things. And they want the truth. I know you have lied about the number of people gambling at Great Falls when it was rated..... "7 of the 25", when everywhere else it is written that "60 people were wagering".

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Are you judge and jury?

Submitted by Two Cents on Sun, 04/09/2006 - 9:35pm.

Not..
for a good reason too. You can't be perfect. Or are you? You never lie I suppose. Every judgment you have made personally has always been a good one? You are without error, fault, human mistake?
If you are I bow to you. If not..well...thats all I need to say.

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stutzroopsupporter - A few of my stands

Submitted by glenp on Thu, 03/09/2006 - 11:47am.

There is no reason why you cannot read what I have posted as written comments in this TownofHaymarket.info forum.

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