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Robert wrote on Apr 1, 2008 1:41 PM:
To COQUILLE RESIDENT, you have made some comparisons that require further examination. You have drawn a parallel between abuses directed at a police officer to abuses directed at private citizens. Your argument is flawed because when a citizen flips off a cop he is a dissident of the authority of the State, which is not true if I were to give the bird to a 7-11 clerk. We have the right to dissent and that right is inalienable.
Robert wrote on Apr 1, 2008 1:30 PM:
I've read these comments and the singular theme is indignation. Indignation by the friends of the police that their authority is being challenged and indignation by the victims of police abuse. What I don't see is a unified effort to disarm what is clearly the largest threat to all US citizens in the 21st century, the average street cop.
LC wrote on Mar 27, 2008 1:38 PM:
PACMAN...Are you speaking from the receiving end or giving in when you state "knee to the back of the head"? Interesting since Foster's injury was the back of his head and neck. By the way - AIN'T SCARED!
Thomas wrote on Mar 26, 2008 8:21 PM:
It is not a crime to refuse to answer police questions, PACMAN.
For most misdemeanors, police can only make a warrantless arrest of a suspect if the offense was committed in their presence, but they can arrest for felonies based upon witness statements, or with a warrant.
If there was no police witness, felony charge or warrent, then it appears Mr Foster was illegally assaulted by the police?
For most misdemeanors, police can only make a warrantless arrest of a suspect if the offense was committed in their presence, but they can arrest for felonies based upon witness statements, or with a warrant.
If there was no police witness, felony charge or warrent, then it appears Mr Foster was illegally assaulted by the police?
rukidding? wrote on Mar 26, 2008 5:03 PM:
wow. all these comments... I see both sides posting comments and i see a pattern. whenever someone is questioning authority, someone responds by saying something like they are coddling criminals. I never saw a single comment where those questioning authority were coddling the criminals. the truth is that police brutality DOES exist. It is true that crime has to be put in check by those fine men in uniform with their guns and badges and we need the prosecutor to try them and put them away. We can ALL agree on that. however, it bothers me that those who merely question or think about the possibility that some police are too forceful when they have alternatives seem to be chastised by those who think everything is black and white, that a "suspect" is automatically guilty just because of an accusation. There is room for all opinions and this site just seems to be getting more and more (ridiculously) divided. It is no longer serving any purpose.
WAVE MAKER wrote on Mar 26, 2008 1:10 PM:
Well said Blodsinn Reden, Ditto.
If these people would quit coddling the criminals, crime would go way down. You people need to understand that the best way to get rid of the police force is to rid us of the criminals that require the police to be here in the first place. If you start turning in the bad-doers no one will want to be bad and your complaints of police presence will cease to exist. Your secret keeping makes you just as guilty as the criminals themselves.
If these people would quit coddling the criminals, crime would go way down. You people need to understand that the best way to get rid of the police force is to rid us of the criminals that require the police to be here in the first place. If you start turning in the bad-doers no one will want to be bad and your complaints of police presence will cease to exist. Your secret keeping makes you just as guilty as the criminals themselves.
Blodsinn Reden wrote on Mar 26, 2008 12:47 PM:
LC, I don't see any policeman on here complaining or whining about how tough the job is or how little they make.
I do however see you complaining about not making enough and having a thankless job. I have a solution for all the Coquille malcontents who hate their local police, DA, Judges, jobs, life etc:
Move outside the city (or better yet out of the county) limits and you will soon have your wish of no police coverage.
Otherwise do something productive like start a neighborhood watch and get involved in ridding the area of some of the crime that requires the need for a larger police presence. Maybe some of the population could even begin to talk to the police about some of the dirty little secrets they keep about the local criminals.
Until we get the crime and drugs out of the city the police will be a necessary partner to the law abiding citizens.
I do however see you complaining about not making enough and having a thankless job. I have a solution for all the Coquille malcontents who hate their local police, DA, Judges, jobs, life etc:
Move outside the city (or better yet out of the county) limits and you will soon have your wish of no police coverage.
Otherwise do something productive like start a neighborhood watch and get involved in ridding the area of some of the crime that requires the need for a larger police presence. Maybe some of the population could even begin to talk to the police about some of the dirty little secrets they keep about the local criminals.
Until we get the crime and drugs out of the city the police will be a necessary partner to the law abiding citizens.
LC wrote on Mar 26, 2008 9:28 AM:
I am really getting sick of hearing... these officers have a thankless job, they do not make enough money, etc. etc. You know what...lots of us do not make enough money, we also have thankless jobs. If they do not want to be cops, then don't be. It is as SIMPLE AS THAT. Change your occupation. A lot of people have to do that. Evidently, they wanted to be cops to begin with or they still wouldn't be. SIMPLE!!!
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Coquille Resident wrote on Mar 26, 2008 9:23 AM:
I would also like to add:
How would the check out girl at the local grocery store like to be flipped off as she was bagging your groceries. How about the cook who prepares your food when you go out to eat how would he liked to be cursed at for putting together your sandwich like you ordered it? How about the mechanic who repairs your car would he like to have a protest done in front of his shop because you didn't feel that it was being done the right way. The only people that need to "get a grip" are the individuals that are against the work that the officers are doing to change the the department for the better. For too many years some residents of Coquille have been able to break the law and get away with it and now they can't and it has them fighting mad.
How would the check out girl at the local grocery store like to be flipped off as she was bagging your groceries. How about the cook who prepares your food when you go out to eat how would he liked to be cursed at for putting together your sandwich like you ordered it? How about the mechanic who repairs your car would he like to have a protest done in front of his shop because you didn't feel that it was being done the right way. The only people that need to "get a grip" are the individuals that are against the work that the officers are doing to change the the department for the better. For too many years some residents of Coquille have been able to break the law and get away with it and now they can't and it has them fighting mad.
Coquille Resident wrote on Mar 26, 2008 9:21 AM:
I never said that a police officer was incapable of lying. I said that I have known some of the officers my whole life and respect the dedication that they give to our community. No I was not there and I don't know what happened but it is sure that Mr. Foster made some poor choices with his behavior and it led him to this situation.I was speeding got pulled over by Jimmy Bryant he was professional and courteous I don't know maybe it was because I wasn't hopped up on drugs, or threatning another person, or because I didn't treat him like a jerk for just doing his job. He gave me the ticket I deserved and the only person I had a right to be mad at was myself.
PacMan wrote on Mar 26, 2008 3:00 AM:
By the way a police officer can detain you and cuff you for questioning with out arresting you. If you resist you get taken down with a knee in the back of the neck while you are being placed in wrist restraints. Maybe next time the police should hold a tweakers hand instead. Whatever
WAVEMAKER wrote on Mar 25, 2008 10:53 PM:
There are absolutely no legitimate complaints in here. The only thing I see are the biased ideals of people who seem incapable of looking at all sides. Coquille resident has an inside view of the officer's normality. Almost no one else has any personal knowledge to base their reasonings. Just the rants and raves of people who are irrationally scorn.
Blodsinn Reden wrote on Mar 25, 2008 7:28 PM:
Thank you Coquille resident for a brief moment of sanity on this page.
and mr Freeman did I meet you at the protests of the war in Bandon. Let's see you think all cops are crooked, the DA is corrupt, the Judges are on the take and OH my gosh the president has even made our little paper.........it must be a nightmare to live in your paranoid world.
we will all pray for you......oh ya there is no god either.
and mr Freeman did I meet you at the protests of the war in Bandon. Let's see you think all cops are crooked, the DA is corrupt, the Judges are on the take and OH my gosh the president has even made our little paper.........it must be a nightmare to live in your paranoid world.
we will all pray for you......oh ya there is no god either.
Blodsinn Reden wrote on Mar 25, 2008 7:18 PM:
I guess I have read enough to make my blood boil.
Let me get this straight...
If it's the criminal he is innocent until proven guilty.
If it is the police...everyone who has been pulled over, arrested, been approached by or looked at sideways, then we should hang the police, even after the grand jury(average citizens) did not find reason to indict.
Well I guess we can look for all the police haters to protect us.......or will they be to busy breaking the law themselves???????????
Let me get this straight...
If it's the criminal he is innocent until proven guilty.
If it is the police...everyone who has been pulled over, arrested, been approached by or looked at sideways, then we should hang the police, even after the grand jury(average citizens) did not find reason to indict.
Well I guess we can look for all the police haters to protect us.......or will they be to busy breaking the law themselves???????????
wave maker wrote on Mar 25, 2008 5:24 PM:
Yes Jason,
I do know Carl and I know what he would be doing right now if it had not happened. (IF). Bet you're not inspecting that strange noise you just heard. Why don't you put that education of yours to work, go to the courthouse and read that "criminal file" for yourself. It is called CCH and it is a computer in the hallway that you can use to acces stuff like that. We all know you can use a computer.
I do know Carl and I know what he would be doing right now if it had not happened. (IF). Bet you're not inspecting that strange noise you just heard. Why don't you put that education of yours to work, go to the courthouse and read that "criminal file" for yourself. It is called CCH and it is a computer in the hallway that you can use to acces stuff like that. We all know you can use a computer.
wave maker wrote on Mar 25, 2008 5:13 PM:
Let’s all continue our opposition to justice and keep coddling these vermin that prey on our children, our families and our neighbors. Now that sounds like a smart plan. It hurts to say it, and it is gonna hurt to hear it but, not unlike myself, you figure a few of the people in here would understand that! Form a true Concerned Citizen.
JJrunner wrote on Mar 25, 2008 5:13 PM:
'Really?'..you need to re-read what 'Coquille Resident' wrote. Sounds more rational than what most of you have been saying. Why do you keep asking us if WE were there? You seem to have all the answers.
Really? wrote on Mar 25, 2008 4:10 PM:
Really?blindly believing that police are not capable of lying to cover up a mistake is "a voice of reason"? there were NO witnesses!!! unless you saw it happen...oh nevermind, you who worship the ground the police walk on will never believe they are fallible...
grant freeman wrote on Mar 25, 2008 1:45 PM:
to any and all of you who keep blindly defending the officers involved. YOU DO NOT KNOW WHAT HAPPENED . you were not there. If you think it is beyond an officer's capability to LIE when they "accidently" kill or maim a suspect, then you are all delusional. Get a grip. also, do you really think we need military tactics to make arrests in a small rural community? There are most always, alternatives to violent force in arresting someone...Patience, thought, diplomacy... the very things our current president fails to possess....
Coquille Resident wrote on Mar 25, 2008 1:29 PM:
After much reading and listening to different opinions, I decided there was some things I'd like to say. I have known some of the officers for most of my life. These officers have families, they volunteer their time for the fire department, they work hard with little appreciation and they obviously don't do it for the money!
It is unfortunate that Mr. Foster has sustained these injuries and I do feel bad for his family, however when you break the law you make the decision to accept the consequences. Do I think a broken neck is justice absolutely not, but every choice you make has consequences. This area is absolutely saturated with drug addiction and anyone who doesn't think so is kidding themselves. These officers deal with this every day.
As for the group the Concerned Citzens of Coquille, perhaps maybe you should put your efforts into empowering our youths and educating them on the dangers of drug addiction, instilling self worth and creating safe, constructive, entertaining things for them to do and maybe our officers won't be so busy dealing with them when they get older.
It is unfortunate that Mr. Foster has sustained these injuries and I do feel bad for his family, however when you break the law you make the decision to accept the consequences. Do I think a broken neck is justice absolutely not, but every choice you make has consequences. This area is absolutely saturated with drug addiction and anyone who doesn't think so is kidding themselves. These officers deal with this every day.
As for the group the Concerned Citzens of Coquille, perhaps maybe you should put your efforts into empowering our youths and educating them on the dangers of drug addiction, instilling self worth and creating safe, constructive, entertaining things for them to do and maybe our officers won't be so busy dealing with them when they get older.
Open Yr Eyes/Sorrow wrote on Mar 25, 2008 12:38 PM:
Must of read it wrong!! so sory and if you would like we are in the forum,please join us.again sory
Jason wrote on Mar 25, 2008 12:00 PM:
And by all means I hope they file charges to. And I hope we gett to hear what happens on that!
Jason wrote on Mar 25, 2008 11:59 AM:
To open your eyes, are you reading my comments or is it you just can't comprehend what I'm saying. I don't work for law enforcement, nor would I want too. I do know for a fact they lie!
Open Yr Eyes/Sorrow wrote on Mar 25, 2008 11:40 AM:
Jason-Sounds like to me,you just might be law infocement. And I hope for the Foster's sake they file civil charges.It's not over.
Jason wrote on Mar 25, 2008 10:55 AM:
To Wave Maker- Get off the ocean, have you requested a copy of his criminal file is that why you know so much about him? Or are you one of those who believe everything you hear. Get the water out of your ears.
Bonzo wrote on Mar 25, 2008 10:02 AM:
Well said, Wave Maker. Anyone with an ounce of sense know Mr. Foster brought this on himself.
Linda wrote on Mar 25, 2008 9:22 AM:
To wave maker, we have only heard assumptions "no" facts have been proven.Innocent until proven quilty. we've only heard one side, the cops.Oh I forgot they tell lies. Oops.
Wave Maker wrote on Mar 24, 2008 11:31 PM:
I was sure that this debate was about Carl Foster but, as always, people have found it as a means to push their own agendas. However, it is a fact that his long history of drug abuse helped lead to the degeneration of his bones. Yes he was 58. From the outside he resembled that of a 45 year old, and on the inside a 75 year old. The cops do their job and he ends up hurt. Sometimes that happens so accept it. It is not brutality, it is the standard of police work considering his history of assaultive behavior and running during arrest attempts. But hey, let's blame someone else other than who is really responsible.
The other side wrote on Mar 24, 2008 6:54 PM:
You know, I find it amazing that I sent in my paragraph that thought like the other side of the coin. I sent the darn thing six times and it had nothing wrong with it. What ever happened to the freedom of speech that you are so quick to defend when it is against yourself but always seem to deny the same right to others so that you can keep it as if only one side is in the debate. This is unacceptable.
Wayne wrote on Mar 23, 2008 11:56 AM:
Really Daniel Miller. People ruin their own lives!! That's part of the problem. Some want to put the blame on everyone else but themselves.
Wayne wrote on Mar 23, 2008 11:50 AM:
Look folks, if you think law enforcement is too rough, look at page two of The World every day and you should realize what they're up against trying to "protect and serve" YOU every day. This is much, too much mischief for an area the size we live in. Come on, get real. Open your eyes. These officers DO NOT know what kind of a situation they may face when they respond. When you have an uncooperative suspect(s) it worsens the incident. A message has to be sent that they will not tolerate crime. Have you forgotten, "spare the rod, spoil the child". IT STILL APPLIES. My problem is with the courts letting these same people out over and over again until the system can deal with the case. And what do you think they're going to do while they are waiting, go sell girl scout cookies. Some of you live in a dream world. Do your part to help and that starts at home when you're bringing up these disrespectful brats. Teach them respect for the "law", people and property like a lot of us were taught. Remember? Teach them to say, yes sir, no sir, yes mam, no mam, officer, policeman and watch yourself when you speak around them. Support these officers. One day you may need them and it could be sooner than you think.
Linda wrote on Mar 20, 2008 2:05 PM:
To Bugerbob, gee must have been there. Can we see your video? You could really clear things up.
sue wrote on Mar 20, 2008 10:30 AM:
respect for the officers. but punishment of a broken neck is cruel and unusual.
He needs to be reimbursed for this accident.
He needs to be reimbursed for this accident.
yoink wrote on Mar 19, 2008 12:56 PM:
Really bogeybob ? you were THERE????? you witnessed it? where have YOU been?
bogeybob wrote on Mar 19, 2008 12:42 PM:
Do none of you people understand the concept of "Escalation of Force"? These 2 officers did exactly what they should have. Step 1: Verbal request for compliance. Step 2: Hands on restraint or control of non-compliant suspect. Step 3: Chemical (pepper spray) or electronic device (taser)to control suspect. Step 4: Striking device such as a baton or asp to control suspect. Step 5: Use of lethal force. So, in telling the suspect to stop, he continues to walk away, they move to step 2, which they did properly and within the scope of the law and their training. Should the officers have allowed him to walk away, and maybe into a residence or building where he might have weapons of some sort, of course not. What was the suspects attitude and demeanor during the initial contact, was he compliant and cooperative, or was he hostile and argumentive.
Daniel Miller wrote on Mar 18, 2008 12:04 AM:
This is a sad use of excessive force. Police must use good judgment before they ruin peoples lives.
magix wrote on Mar 17, 2008 5:28 PM:
LC - Good question. Coquille has budgeted 30% of the general fund toward the police department for fiscal year '08 and a 21% increase in shared fine revenue.
Pot holes, educational benefits, social services appear to be less important than nailing traffic violations
Pot holes, educational benefits, social services appear to be less important than nailing traffic violations
LC wrote on Mar 17, 2008 12:56 PM:
Why do we have as many Coquille Cops in town as we do for the Sheriff's Dept?
Jennifer wrote on Mar 14, 2008 2:41 PM:
I have had the unfortunate pleasure of dealing directly with corruption of all phases of government in Coquille. They are completely protected by their own. I feel so sorry for this family and man. They had no right considering the seriousness of the crime. These two officers should be sued in a civil forum at least. It is pure negligence!
Proud Coquille Resident wrote on Mar 13, 2008 10:33 PM:
Jimmy Bryant is our neighbor and my kids adore officer Webley. They both have wives and children. Both of these guys seem like ordinary guys, making a living, trying to help make Coquille a safe place to live. I listen to these guys on a police scanner and I hear way more warnings given, than citations. I am seriously confused as to why so many people posting on here have no respect for law enforcement. I respect them, and strongly support them. I'm guessing that those of you who don't like our officers, have broken the law yourselves (or a close family member) and feel you were mistreated. I agree with those of you that said it before, if you don't like the job the cops here in Coquille are doing, get out there and do it yourself.
I feel sorry for Mr. Foster's family, but I can't bring myself to feel much sympathy for him.
I feel sorry for Mr. Foster's family, but I can't bring myself to feel much sympathy for him.
shawn wrote on Mar 10, 2008 6:07 PM:
gosh LINDUH, maby you should go pick up trash. And why should you or anyone else care how some of us spend our free time. really. you are probably on here more than you would admit..
flora wrote on Mar 10, 2008 11:05 AM:
jessie w, why does it matter if we are all on here talking, you seem to be doing the dame thing, maby you should do something more productive rather than napping your life away
PacMan wrote on Mar 10, 2008 4:03 AM:
it must be bad karma. yup he's guilty in the eyes of the Lord, and thats how he was punished.
Jessie W. wrote on Mar 9, 2008 3:56 AM:
I am only reading all of your obcene comments due to long day-time nap obstructing my sleep routine.
I only have one thing to say to every one of you: YOU WERE NOT THERE. YOU DO NOT REALLY KNOW WHAT HAPPENED.
Instead of spending you afternoons going back and forth at eachother, why don't you try doing something more productive. Like getting back to work and using your work e-mail for work purposes. Or perhaps volunteeing at the humane society, your church or bleacher club. Hell, pick up trash!! Do something to better the area you love so much to complain about.
Oh and by the way, I live in Coquille and we are not all idiots.
I only have one thing to say to every one of you: YOU WERE NOT THERE. YOU DO NOT REALLY KNOW WHAT HAPPENED.
Instead of spending you afternoons going back and forth at eachother, why don't you try doing something more productive. Like getting back to work and using your work e-mail for work purposes. Or perhaps volunteeing at the humane society, your church or bleacher club. Hell, pick up trash!! Do something to better the area you love so much to complain about.
Oh and by the way, I live in Coquille and we are not all idiots.
shae wrote on Mar 8, 2008 7:25 PM:
Well LINDA, If this man was not doing anything wrong, then why were the cops after him, hmmmmm! Most of us, un-criminal like citizans arn't in this situation now are we :)
Samuel wrote on Mar 7, 2008 5:19 PM:
To all of you who gave your opinions:
It is great when everyone gets to take part in something like this, Now that the city has seen and heard from the citizens of Coquille maybe this will be a learning experience for the officers. This is going to be one for the city because this will not go away. This will be challenged and taken to court. Anybody's guess could be the outcome. I am a former Police Officer with 8 years under my belt, I left for this very reason. Corruption and protection of officers who violate the publics trust is a good enough reason then any to quit working in that line of work. I have always believed that the Criminal Element seemed to infiltrate the ranks amoung the countries hero's. I would like to think that the officers acted in good faith, but I am not so sure. Did anyone witness what happened??? Huh????
Is anyone willing to come forward and testify of what actually happened and most of all did anyone record this incident on video tape? A Picture is worth a thousand words! Let the witness speak themselves and let the tape, if there is one, also speak for itself.
It is great when everyone gets to take part in something like this, Now that the city has seen and heard from the citizens of Coquille maybe this will be a learning experience for the officers. This is going to be one for the city because this will not go away. This will be challenged and taken to court. Anybody's guess could be the outcome. I am a former Police Officer with 8 years under my belt, I left for this very reason. Corruption and protection of officers who violate the publics trust is a good enough reason then any to quit working in that line of work. I have always believed that the Criminal Element seemed to infiltrate the ranks amoung the countries hero's. I would like to think that the officers acted in good faith, but I am not so sure. Did anyone witness what happened??? Huh????
Is anyone willing to come forward and testify of what actually happened and most of all did anyone record this incident on video tape? A Picture is worth a thousand words! Let the witness speak themselves and let the tape, if there is one, also speak for itself.
Linda wrote on Mar 7, 2008 8:42 AM:
To Shae, someone make you judge and jury. He hasn't been convicted on anything, so far as I see it, it's hear say. If he was so bad than why are charges being dropped? Injury or no injury? People go to jail with injuries all the time. Probably because Frazier wants it to go away.
country wrote on Mar 6, 2008 12:14 PM:
Who are all of you to judge what was right or wrong in this situation. I dont see any of you out there trying to protect people and our towns. His daughter said he isnt a violent person but didnt he vandelize a womans car? I dont think anyone has a right to judge the situation you weren't there and didn't see it!
shae wrote on Mar 5, 2008 12:27 PM:
linda. does it really matter if he resisted arrest, the guy was breaking the law, bad things should happen to criminals.
Linda wrote on Mar 4, 2008 4:37 PM:
To Hillclimber, it has "not" been proven as far as I'm concerned he resisited arrest. Just because they said so could only be a cover my hinne statement. Keep climin'
LC wrote on Mar 4, 2008 11:33 AM:
PACMAN - They did not seem concerned the day of the incident. They did not even try to question Foster until the next day. Call in an incident and see what a timely response you receive. If Foster was such a threat to these women, the police should have went immediately to help them, not the next day.
Roberta Campbell wrote on Mar 4, 2008 11:12 AM:
I am curious about something. If someone breaks into my home and I take them down, breaking a vertabre in their neck that causes permanent paralysis, what will be the consequences to me? I'm thinking that I would be arrested, kept in jail until some major amount of money was paid to the county for bail, of which they would find some way to justify keeping it later, and that even if by some miracle I was found innocent, that in civil court I would be made responsible for the injuries and subsequent lifetime care of that individual. Does that senario sound about right? Using O.J. Simpson as an example is a bit extreme, but even though he was found not guilty of the murders, he was still found to be financially responsible. I just don't get it?? How will the decision not to prosecute these officers affect a civil claim for financial responsibility by the Coquille police. I agree that resisting arrest was a definate boo boo on Mr. Foster's part, but didn't I read somewhere that slogan "To protect and serve?" That does apply to all citizens does it not? Including Mr. Foster??
HillClimber wrote on Mar 4, 2008 10:39 AM:
Amazing. First people blame the police. Now they are blaming the District Attorney.
I guess many in Coquille consider assault and resisting arrest ok, trying to do your job is not...
I guess many in Coquille consider assault and resisting arrest ok, trying to do your job is not...
magix wrote on Mar 4, 2008 9:43 AM:
Linda, write-in a name for your vote if he runs unopposed. He must garner at least some percentage of the vote. Not sure what it is yet but I am going to find out
bogeybob wrote on Mar 4, 2008 7:21 AM:
You people in Coquille just amaze me. So quick to condemn the police for doing their job, ready to form a lynch mob. What happened was a tragic accident, a accident that could have never happened if the suspect had not resisted. Some of the comments posted here are just totally ludicrous and inane. Disband the police department, as some have suggested, what a stupid idea. Cover-up and conspiracy, what a joke. The "Concerned Citizens of Coquille" are only concerned for themselves and figure if they make enough noise they can do what they want and the police won't bother them for fear of reprisals and bad publicity. I for one applaud and commend the officers involved for doing thier job, a job that I'd dare say hardly anyone who has posted on here would or could do. The independent investigation was complete, concise and focused on the incident in question. The end result, had Mr Foster complied with the officers requests this would have never occured. Mr Foster instigated the entire situation and the blame for what occured rests solely on him, the officers did what they had to do, based upon his actions and refusal to comply with their requests. Put your torches, pitchforks and nooses away and try supporting the men in blue that protect you, every day and every night. When was the last residental burglary in Coquille, when was the last robbery? It's been quite awhile, and that is due to the presence, 24 hours a day, of the officers of Coquille Police Department. Count your blessings people, you don't realize how good you really have it, do you want to end up like Lakeside or Charleston?
Rocco St. Bruno wrote on Mar 3, 2008 9:40 PM:
OK folks, were talking about one unfortunate incident that occurred out of the hundreds of arrests this department makes every year. Does that make this agency a bad one? I don’t think so. The Officers evolved have never had any sort of trouble before; does this one incident make them bad people? I don’t think so. And last, but not least. Is the suspect without any blame in the matter? The way some of you people are talking, this guy should be nominated for sainthood.
I don’t know about all of you, but I sleep pretty well at night knowing these guys’s are out there protecting me from the scumbags of the world.
I don’t know about all of you, but I sleep pretty well at night knowing these guys’s are out there protecting me from the scumbags of the world.
Linda wrote on Mar 3, 2008 4:28 PM:
To Magix, didn't cast my vote for him the first time, and wouldn't the second time either. The problem is there's not another box to check. How easy is that for him? How can he even say he was elected when no one ran against him? What kind of an election is that anyway?
Bob wrote on Mar 3, 2008 8:35 AM:
Jason Piper
I grew up in Coquille too and I never did anything "stupid" to the police. However, I would never provoke a Pitbull either because they CAN bite.
I do know others that were harrassed by the police when I was there.
I would like to see the rest of the citizens of Coquille, not just the city council, sit down with the "Concerned Citizens of Coquille" to see if there is really a problem. Expect them to thoroughly explain exactly what problems they have, instead of the vagueness they use now. If they cannot do this then they need to stop saying there is a problem. They are either giving others a negative impression of Coquille or a problem really does exist.
I don't agree with the notion that people need to ride along with, put on a badge, walk a mile in their shoes theory. People should expect officers to do the what they are hired to do and if they don't they should be free to say so. If a doctor didn't do his job right would you expect him to say ...you try it before you complain? Of course not.
I grew up in Coquille too and I never did anything "stupid" to the police. However, I would never provoke a Pitbull either because they CAN bite.
I do know others that were harrassed by the police when I was there.
I would like to see the rest of the citizens of Coquille, not just the city council, sit down with the "Concerned Citizens of Coquille" to see if there is really a problem. Expect them to thoroughly explain exactly what problems they have, instead of the vagueness they use now. If they cannot do this then they need to stop saying there is a problem. They are either giving others a negative impression of Coquille or a problem really does exist.
I don't agree with the notion that people need to ride along with, put on a badge, walk a mile in their shoes theory. People should expect officers to do the what they are hired to do and if they don't they should be free to say so. If a doctor didn't do his job right would you expect him to say ...you try it before you complain? Of course not.
PacMan wrote on Mar 3, 2008 12:39 AM:
Kind of funny how a couple of good cops can be ridiculed for doing their job. I mean if a man was to stalki your wife, girlfriend, or daughter, mother, or someone you care for with a hammer and smash out your car window you would call the police to. But no lets blame the cops for everyone problems. It must be a conspiracy against Coquille or something. sarcasim by the way.
NB Resident wrote on Mar 2, 2008 6:21 PM:
WOW what a crapy city you all live in, and no NOT because of the police because of the ungrateful citizens who live there! Im not saying all the citizens are crapy just the ones who can't even stand up and say THANKS to those officers who are keeping your streets safe. Hey they could have left this man on the streets to commit more crimes, and they can continue to let more criminals go. Maybe when they break into your house, molest your children, sell meth to your kids maybe then you will be wanting these officers to help out and just maybe they won't want to because of all the crap you keep talking about them. I know that would never happen(them not helping) You should be thanking them and god that they are there keeping you all safe. What happened I can guarantee wasn't something that they intended to set out that day and do. It was an accident. Accidents happen and I am sure they feel bad about how the whole thing went down and that right there is punishment enough. Leave the officers alone already you ungrateful people. WAY TO GO OFFICERS, I AM PROUD OF BOTH OF YOU, KEEP UP THE GOOOD WORK!
magix wrote on Mar 2, 2008 7:48 AM:
We know two things now about Paul Frasier. He is soft on animal abuse, he will not prosecute for starving horses to death. He is soft on police abuse, he will not prosecute two officers for breaking someone's neck. Does he try anything beyond marijuana busts on teenagers and DUIs? Seatbelt violations and other petty enforcements? Low hanging fruit?
Cast your vote appropriately in the election even if he runs unopposed do not check that box
Cast your vote appropriately in the election even if he runs unopposed do not check that box
Jbar wrote on Mar 2, 2008 12:11 AM:
(QUOTE:Making an arrest is to STOP a certin behavior, guess what it was already stopped, it was the next day!)
So if I rob a bank and they don't catch me until the next day, they shouldn't be able to arrest me??
So if I rob a bank and they don't catch me until the next day, they shouldn't be able to arrest me??
my two cents again wrote on Mar 1, 2008 10:17 PM:
People are telling officers to take a day off. Do any work NOW as it is??? It is common knowledge police use force, hey it happens, I am most concerned if they (the Police Officers) could have done something diffrent, did a man really need to be arrested? Making an arrest is to STOP a certin behavior, guess what it was already stopped, it was the next day!
Again they should have filed a report, got a warrant or had the guy lettered into court! THese are officers that were looking for a fight, they got it and NOW they prob feel justified, their BAD decission was justified! The DA the system is broken, You are not going to see any officers respond to this posting deep down they know I am right!
Again they should have filed a report, got a warrant or had the guy lettered into court! THese are officers that were looking for a fight, they got it and NOW they prob feel justified, their BAD decission was justified! The DA the system is broken, You are not going to see any officers respond to this posting deep down they know I am right!
Jason Piper wrote on Feb 29, 2008 8:56 PM:
To all "concerned citizens", I grew up in Coquille and was never afraid of the police. Maybe because I never did stupid things like Foster did. And his actions were made even more foolish by the minor nature of any criminal charges he might have faced. If you concerned citizens are so worried about the current police force in Coquille then become a cop. It's clear that many of you have all the answers. So step up, pin on a badge and show them how it's done. But I've said it before and will say it again, in my opinion a lot of you "concerned citizens" do not have the guts or fortitude to be in law enforcement. Maybe that's why so many of you won't use your real names.
Rocco St. Bruno wrote on Feb 29, 2008 7:53 PM:
Moral of the story. If you don’t want to get beat up by the Police, Don’t fight with the Police.
Thomas wrote on Feb 29, 2008 7:18 PM:
Tara, The World did print this in another article: "The press release detailed the following:
* During the arrest attempt, Webley and Bryant arrived at or near a house located at 326 Dean St. in Coquille, where Foster was standing in the driveway. When asked about what had occurred the day before, Foster refused to answer the officers' questions.
* He began to turn away and leave. Webley ordered him to put his hands behind his back and Webley placed him in a control hold by grabbing Foster's right forearm and upper arm. Foster resisted by rocking his weight back onto his feet and clenched his free left hand. Webley spun him around and attempted unsuccessfully to take him down to the ground. Then Webley spun Foster to the right into Bryant, who took control of Foster's left arm. They both tried to control Foster, but he continued to resist by pushing. After Foster continued to struggle, Webley placed one of his feet in front of Foster's, which caused him to go to the ground."
No mention of anything said to Foster about arrest, and the time frame appears to be so very short that if anything was said, it hardly matters since the 2 officers are clearly forcing Foster's feeble natural reactions with their aggressive assault upon him.
What was the necessity in this clearly non threatening situation of their using such overwhelming force on an unarmed small man at a home in open view of the courthouse so quickly?
* During the arrest attempt, Webley and Bryant arrived at or near a house located at 326 Dean St. in Coquille, where Foster was standing in the driveway. When asked about what had occurred the day before, Foster refused to answer the officers' questions.
* He began to turn away and leave. Webley ordered him to put his hands behind his back and Webley placed him in a control hold by grabbing Foster's right forearm and upper arm. Foster resisted by rocking his weight back onto his feet and clenched his free left hand. Webley spun him around and attempted unsuccessfully to take him down to the ground. Then Webley spun Foster to the right into Bryant, who took control of Foster's left arm. They both tried to control Foster, but he continued to resist by pushing. After Foster continued to struggle, Webley placed one of his feet in front of Foster's, which caused him to go to the ground."
No mention of anything said to Foster about arrest, and the time frame appears to be so very short that if anything was said, it hardly matters since the 2 officers are clearly forcing Foster's feeble natural reactions with their aggressive assault upon him.
What was the necessity in this clearly non threatening situation of their using such overwhelming force on an unarmed small man at a home in open view of the courthouse so quickly?
magix wrote on Feb 29, 2008 4:58 PM:
The civil suit will reveal flaws in the DA's investigation which the DA will have to answer to in the election. Even if he runs unopposed he must garner a minimum percentage of the vote. Don't vote for someone who will not defend the rights of the people - he is absolutely the wrong person to have at the helm of the DA's office.
DAY OFF wrote on Feb 29, 2008 4:17 PM:
TO ALL COOS COUNTY OFFICERS: We are not talking about Coos County Officers...WE ARE TALKING ABOUT CITY OF COQUILLE POLICE.
LC wrote on Feb 29, 2008 4:13 PM:
CONCERNED? You are right about one thing, yeah, if someone breaks into my house and tries to rob me. I'll just break his neck, paralyze him for the rest of his life. It's perfectly okay here in Coquille.
tara wrote on Feb 29, 2008 3:23 PM:
Thomas..if The World Newspaper had printed the entire report from the DA's office then maybe you would know that both officers told him he was under arrest several times.
Melissa...The reason Mr. Foster is in the bed he is in is because he resisited arrest. Had he just gone with the cops and then told his side of the story he'd here in Coquille walking around like always.
....and to the rest of you that want an outside agency to investigate....what do you call the investigaotrs from Washington State and the Forensic guys from Eugene?(Oh yeah..The World didn't print that part either....and I doubt they will print my letter either.)
Melissa...The reason Mr. Foster is in the bed he is in is because he resisited arrest. Had he just gone with the cops and then told his side of the story he'd here in Coquille walking around like always.
....and to the rest of you that want an outside agency to investigate....what do you call the investigaotrs from Washington State and the Forensic guys from Eugene?(Oh yeah..The World didn't print that part either....and I doubt they will print my letter either.)
TO ALL COOS COUNTY OFFICERS wrote on Feb 29, 2008 3:50 AM:
TAKE A VACATION DAY ALL AT ONCE AND SEE JUST HOW SCREWED UP THIS COUNTY WILL BE WHEN YOU ALL RETURN TO WORK.
Concerned? wrote on Feb 29, 2008 1:29 AM:
So how many concerned citizens are there really in Coquille? Do you turn and walk down a side street in fear of being brutalized when you see a cop? Do you avoid eye contact so you don't look suspicious and ellict a beating? Of course you probably never call for one if someone was trying to break into your house one night, they might join in and rob you?
Outside Agency? wrote on Feb 29, 2008 1:24 AM:
Then the complaint would still be a police cover-up. Who would you have? State Police? Douglas County? FBI? The conclusion would no doubt be the same, and the same conspiracy anti law enforcement/anti government people would still be screaming... We are to believe that everyone who investigated the incident, from different agencies would be willing to throw their own career's away to cover-up two other cops??? Get a life, be specific in your complaints to the police department, specific issues or incidents instead of blanket complaining. This opprotunity really lifted your negatvie spirits, jump on the band wagon.. If I recently robbed a bank, was believed to be armed and ran at a cop with my hand raised up like I had a knife "sharpie", not a smart choice for me.. If I was a mental, climbed out of an attic and chased some cops with a knife and hatchet, not a smart choice for me... What ever happened to ones personal accountablity??? Oh, you guys are the types that sue because your coffee you ordered was too hot??? Burned yourself..
Melissa wrote on Feb 29, 2008 12:11 AM:
I was just reading some of the comments and there was one that is eating at me. the comment came from Tara. She said that Mr.Foster made his bed and he is now laying in it. I just cant believe that i am raising my Children in a community that is so heartless and cruel. Whether Mr.Foster was right or wrong he is still someone's SON,BROTHER,FATHER. And they are going through enough dont you think? They didnt do the crime but they are suffering. So when you decide to make a comment on her think about his family and them reading it. They need our support not our rude and crude comments.I do stand by our police and i wasnt there to see what happend but i do believe that this matter should of been taken care of by outside help to investigate.I also think that Coos County needs to stand strong and help make this a better comunity. Not put our comunity down. And PLEASE everyone think about the family of Mr.Foster because we all have someone in our family whom isnt perfect but we still love them.
coastal friend wrote on Feb 28, 2008 6:28 PM:
The citizen's academy is a great way to see first hand the enforcing of laws.
You will see both sides of an incident and can judge for yourself. You may feel what they feel and how you may or may not react.
Then, you will have a real opinion, based on real background expeirence, not just everyone else's idea's.
You will see both sides of an incident and can judge for yourself. You may feel what they feel and how you may or may not react.
Then, you will have a real opinion, based on real background expeirence, not just everyone else's idea's.
Concerned Citizen wrote on Feb 28, 2008 2:45 PM:
There are police officers who have my respect, and those who do not. There are good and bad in every profession or group of people. Just because someone is a police officer doesn't mean they should automatically be trusted. I don't know any of these officers personally, but if they did nothing wrong, and have nothing to hide, then why not allow an outside investigation?
PS - Never lived in the 60's, and am not a part of the Coquille citizen group.
PS - Never lived in the 60's, and am not a part of the Coquille citizen group.
PG wrote on Feb 28, 2008 2:01 PM:
I have sat back long enough and I just can't take the lies and hate from these so called concerned citizens anymore. I know every one of the Coquille Officers professionally and personally, I have went on numerous ride alongs for the past 10 years and have seen it first hand what these officers have to put up with when it comes to the citizens out there. These cops have to deal with drunks, druggies, sex offenders, deaths, fights, crashes and they also at any chance they can get help out a fellow citizen, like giving rides to, helping with whatever they need help for, finding their missing pets, kids or elderly loved ones. They get cursed at, called every name in the book, spit on, sometimes hit, they get no respect from hardly anyone out there, but yet through it all, they stay professional and dedicated. I couldn't do it, especially Bryant he takes his job very seriously and he is very dedicated to this community(I don't know why, since how he is treated), but he is, he has to small boys that have to grow up in this community of idiots, he is out there putting his life on the line for ALL of you, no matter who you are, to make this a better and safer community for everyone. He has been in law enforcement for almost 10 years, he doesn't treat people like crap, he is treated like crap by the people for doing his job too good. I have rode with him several times and have had to watch drunk, stupid people take swings at him, run from him spit on him and everytime he handled it like he was trained to all text book. I am just sickened by these concerned citizens especially when they need to be more concerned of who they have living in their homes protecting. Everyone of them are sixties protesters that just wish they could go back to that time, by all means please go, just go somewhere cause you all are idiots.
KF wrote on Feb 28, 2008 1:48 PM:
I welcome everyone that is making up lies and trying to discredit our officers, please do start recording, then you all can be made of fools becoase then everyone will see what an officer has to put up with out there, and the videos will only show the officers being professional and law-abiding and the civilian making a fool out of them selves, so go ahead record away, please just so you all will be proofed wrong.
Concerned Citizen wrote on Feb 28, 2008 1:19 PM:
I don't know all the facts of this case, as I'm sure most everyone here does not. However, I've lived in several towns on the Southern Oregon Coast, and there's one thing I do know for a fact. Not all police officers tell the truth! Don't you think the public would have been better served to have an outside agency (a non-police agency) handle the investigation? This sure smacks of another "good ole boys protecting their own" situation.
bob wrote on Feb 28, 2008 8:37 AM:
If you lived through the sixties, saw the Rodney King tape, watched the trial of the New York police officers in the Abner Louima case, you know police brutality exists. If you lived through the sixties, the Nixon presidency and Watergate, or saw Bill Clinton swear that he "never had sexual relations with that woman", or have watched George Bush and his cabinet, you know that the government isn't always truthful. If you lived through the sixties or keep a watch on Barry Scheck and The Innocence Project, you know that there are wrongful convictions in the United States.
I do believe if there is a group such as the Concerned Citizens of Coquille that a problem must exist in the City of Coquille. I do believe that the grand jury worked hard and deliberated to find that no charges against the officers should be filed. I do believe that the information given to the grand jury from the D.A.'s office was biased in favor of the officers.
If you are aware of any of the above, why are you suprised and angry at those who claim there is a problem in Coquille. Rather than assuming the officers would never do this, try to imagine if it was a possibility.
Instead of protesting this group should be spelling out clearly what violations and abuse they have suffered from the Coquille Police Department. If they are unable to do that then they need to stop claiming there is a problem.
I hope someday the City of Coquille will return to being the friendly little town that I grew up in many years ago.
I do believe if there is a group such as the Concerned Citizens of Coquille that a problem must exist in the City of Coquille. I do believe that the grand jury worked hard and deliberated to find that no charges against the officers should be filed. I do believe that the information given to the grand jury from the D.A.'s office was biased in favor of the officers.
If you are aware of any of the above, why are you suprised and angry at those who claim there is a problem in Coquille. Rather than assuming the officers would never do this, try to imagine if it was a possibility.
Instead of protesting this group should be spelling out clearly what violations and abuse they have suffered from the Coquille Police Department. If they are unable to do that then they need to stop claiming there is a problem.
I hope someday the City of Coquille will return to being the friendly little town that I grew up in many years ago.
Thomas wrote on Feb 28, 2008 7:50 AM:
Jason, until an officer indicates that he is putting someone under arrest, whatever they do can not be resisting arrest. From the DA's report it does not appear these officers ever said anything to Foster about being arrested, but grabbed him anyway. That appears to be an unnecessary assault on their part.
BTW, this entire incident took place within sight of the county courthouse, so given the age of Foster and the minor offense for which they were there, their procedure definitely seems excessively rough. Cops must follow the laws too, and since neither of them witnessed the alleged crime, what they did was unwarranted.
BTW, this entire incident took place within sight of the county courthouse, so given the age of Foster and the minor offense for which they were there, their procedure definitely seems excessively rough. Cops must follow the laws too, and since neither of them witnessed the alleged crime, what they did was unwarranted.
Fact wrote on Feb 28, 2008 1:48 AM:
Resisting can be hazardous for your health... Hope he dosn't get a penny from the city or law abiding public...
concerned citizen of the united states wrote on Feb 27, 2008 10:26 PM:
i feel justice was not served here, we live in the united states. everyone is entitled to fair treatment. bruilty is not considered fair treatment. i feel the officers should have been charged with assault, i feel that the family of the victim will press charges against the officers, because if i had roughed someone up like that, beleive me, they would have not thought twice about arresting me in that case. and all i have to say about this...they will all have to answer to God in the end, because He is the ONLY judge that makes a difference in this world, so you can all think what you want, my prayers go out the the family of the victim no matter why the officers were there, what was done, should not have been done the way it was. there are always other alternate ways to do things.
winston s. wrote on Feb 27, 2008 5:10 PM:
i wonder what the outcome would have been if one of the cops had fallen and broke his neck. if he had been within 20 feet of foster (foster) would have been charged with attempted murder, assault on a police officer, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, disturbing the peace, littering and escape. pretty soon there will be an investigation if the cops used excessive force and guess who handle the investigation? (the cops) plays out the same way every time. good ol boys justice.
Jason wrote on Feb 27, 2008 5:01 PM:
Thomas, I am sure the officers were there to give him a hug. Wake up your idiot and all you other Monday morning quarterbacks. This guy resisted arrest. Learn the law before you make these idiotic comments. If you are resisting a lawful arrest, and you are injured as a result, any injury you receive is your fault, period! If you people are so unhappy here in Coos County, MOVE! Or, pick up a badge and a gun and try to do the job better. Either way, SHUT UP!!
Thomas wrote on Feb 27, 2008 8:05 AM:
"the grand jury decided no charges should be leveled against James Bryant and Chris Webley, following their attempted arrest of Carl T. Foster"
There is no mention in the DA's press release of the officers ever saying anything to Foster that would indicate they were attempting to arrest him. If assaulting someone is considered to be an example of proper police behavior, then we do have a problem.
There is no mention in the DA's press release of the officers ever saying anything to Foster that would indicate they were attempting to arrest him. If assaulting someone is considered to be an example of proper police behavior, then we do have a problem.
Linda wrote on Feb 27, 2008 7:48 AM:
I'd like to say that I don't beleive that anyone here is anti-law enforcement. I beleive what they are trying to say is what's wrong is wrong. And the police should be held accountable for their wrongs just like anyone else in society, other wise there is no justice.
My 2 cents wrote on Feb 27, 2008 6:47 AM:
It amazes me that people are saying the truth is out now "DH" Hey I know Jim Bryant as well and he kick starts people, as far as telling the truth well you know as well as I do that omitting parts of the incident makes it a lie!
We have two stories here, first involved a HAMMER the second a Coffee cup? Since when did the police arrest and book someone for littering? It is a citation in Lieu of arrest yes I know the terms! Bottom line the Police could have done about 5 things diffrent that would not have put this guy in the position he is in.
As far as the DA's office having integrity that is a joke as well, this area has no respect because 80% of the officers have no respect for the citizens! Look at Coos Bay biggest agency and the worst rep! This area needs a civilian review board a checks and balances, that is the bottom line.
This was good old boys at it's best!
We have two stories here, first involved a HAMMER the second a Coffee cup? Since when did the police arrest and book someone for littering? It is a citation in Lieu of arrest yes I know the terms! Bottom line the Police could have done about 5 things diffrent that would not have put this guy in the position he is in.
As far as the DA's office having integrity that is a joke as well, this area has no respect because 80% of the officers have no respect for the citizens! Look at Coos Bay biggest agency and the worst rep! This area needs a civilian review board a checks and balances, that is the bottom line.
This was good old boys at it's best!
VERY TIRED wrote on Feb 26, 2008 11:48 PM:
IT IS SO SAD TO SEE THE LACK OF TRUST IN OUR JUSTICE SYSTEM. THE "CITIZENS OF COQUILLE" HAVE NOW VENTURED OUT THAT ITS NOT ONLY THE COQUILLE POLICE BUT THE STATE POLICE, THE MEDICAL EXAMINER, THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY, AND THE CITIZENS OF THE COUNTY THAT ARE ALL WRONG. ALL THE PEOPLE WHO ARE ANTI LAW ENFORCEMENT COULDN'T YOU JUST ADMIT THAT FOR ONCE MAYBE YOU ARE WRONG! THAT MAYBE YOUR HATRED HAS BLINDED YOU FROM THE TRUTH. HOPEFULLY WE CAN ALL NOW SEE THAT THE "CONCERNED CITIZENS" ARE MERELY A GROUP OF PEOPLE WITH AN OPINION THAT FEW HOLD....THEY JUST HAVE MORE TIME TO VOICE THEIR ABSURD ACCUSATIONS! THE BATTLE YOU ARE FIGHTING IS NOT IN YOUR BACKYARD IT IS IN YOUR HEAD! GOOD LUCK WITH THAT!
Jodie wrote on Feb 26, 2008 10:10 PM:
Thank you DH for your inspiring information and insight of your son-in-law. People are so quick to make judgements because of their ignorance.
magix wrote on Feb 26, 2008 2:53 PM:
Several people are gathering in front of the court house now to protest the decision. The grand jury was presented hand picked facts by the DA and no one believes justice is being served
Jason wrote on Feb 26, 2008 11:40 AM:
To the world, so you can't post a comment in reply to the police officer. Bias
NB RESIDENT wrote on Feb 26, 2008 11:38 AM:
kudos to the grand jury for making the right decision based on ALL the facts!
Jason wrote on Feb 26, 2008 10:24 AM:
To police officer, that's all well and good but "walk" in someones shoes who has been roughed up by a police officer for no good reason. And I can tell you they do lie.
Thomas wrote on Feb 26, 2008 8:30 AM:
The Grand Jury merely failed to charge these officers, which in no way substitutes for an acquittal from their admitted actions which obviously resulted in serious injury to a citizen. Frazier knows he will be spending considerable time and our money in an inevitable civil trial held outside of Coos county, which will be more just and likely to find a different truth. Perhaps in the long run he will regret not at least going through the motions of a local trial?
Dustin wrote on Feb 26, 2008 8:23 AM:
Justice served. He got what he deserved. I am glad to see the two cops vindicated. This is why when people say “I am from Coquille.” people say “I could tell.”
tara wrote on Feb 26, 2008 8:14 AM:
(...Now we have the thrown coffee cup story to go with the hammered windshield story. When stories change, people are telling lies...)
Hellllloooo.....If you've been reading the WHOLE story you would know that the coffee cup incident and the windshield being smashed incident were two seperate events on the same day....there is no lie.
Hellllloooo.....If you've been reading the WHOLE story you would know that the coffee cup incident and the windshield being smashed incident were two seperate events on the same day....there is no lie.
JJrunner wrote on Feb 26, 2008 8:09 AM:
The police are trained. The grand jury decided that no charges should be filed against them. Sometimes while enforcing the law, people get hurt. Mr. Foster's actions are what brought about this entire mess.
I feel sorry for a town where so many people seem to think the police are the bad guys and the criminals are the good guys.
magix wrote on Feb 26, 2008 6:36 AM:
Coquille needs to institute a CopWatch. Many people across the country are now installing small video cameras and audio recorders in their vehicles and more set up cameras along standard cop beats.
If only 1/10th of the stories we are told are true it should only take a few days to rack up evidence of police abuse in Coquille.
The police are just one part of the problem and the DA is another. Selective enforcement and prosecution denies justice to everyone. Using the office of the DA as a personal vendetta is a crime. We need a DA who will protect all citizens not just the select few.
If only 1/10th of the stories we are told are true it should only take a few days to rack up evidence of police abuse in Coquille.
The police are just one part of the problem and the DA is another. Selective enforcement and prosecution denies justice to everyone. Using the office of the DA as a personal vendetta is a crime. We need a DA who will protect all citizens not just the select few.
Heather wrote on Feb 26, 2008 12:07 AM:
There are a couple of you on here that do nothing but complain about Coquille. If it is so bad, go rent a uhaul and move to where everything is "fair".
I would like to say thank you Coquille Police for doing your job for us here in Coquille. Clearly the man's body was not in good shape and he resisted arrest.
I would like to say thank you Coquille Police for doing your job for us here in Coquille. Clearly the man's body was not in good shape and he resisted arrest.
Jewlz wrote on Feb 25, 2008 10:16 PM:
All of the people who think this is unfair.. do you realize what the people in uniform deal with day in and day out.. truly.. Until then mind your own business. Say your prayers for the family and leave it alone.
DH wrote on Feb 25, 2008 9:43 PM:
After many weeks of reading the various comments in regard to The World article pertaining to Carl Foster incident, I’ve decided to post my opinion.
First off, I was employed by the City of Coquille as a police officer for 12 years. I left Coquille Police Department in 2002 and took a position with a department in Central Oregon as a patrol sergeant. It is utterly amazing to this day the difference in people’s perception of law enforcement from the south coast to central Oregon. People here in Central Oregon appreciate and respect there law enforcement personnel and are very happy to have them. This was big, and I mean a very big deal for me when I first arrived here over five years ago and nothing has changed since I arrived. Citizens here actually wave at the police officers, and they use all five fingers when doing so!!
Now, my next statement will obviously turn some heads and will elicit many comments I’m sure, but Jimmy Bryant is my step-son. I feel I had a small part in getting him started in law enforcement as a reserve police officer for the Coquille Police Department after he was discharged from the U.S. Navy in 1995. Jimmy was unsure of what exactly to do with his life after the military and I offered some advice and guidance, and he ultimately decided he wanted to make law enforcement a career. (As I’ve done for another son, who is a Deputy Sheriff in Orange County, Texas, along with a nephew who is a Deputy Sheriff, Kern County, California) Personally, I have never known Jimmy to fabricate stories or lie to anyone regarding any criminal case he has ever worked on. Jimmy constantly strives for perfection in everything he does, whether it’s in his personal life or work related activities, and I am very proud to call him my son!
Next, I fine it downright appalling, if not absolutely ludicrous, that anyone in Coos County would accuse District Attorney Paul Frasier, or the Major Crimes Team, of attempting to sweep this whole incident under the rug. Anyone who has ever worked closely with Frasier, as I personally have, knows that he brings the utmost amount of integrity, honesty and fairness to his job each and every day and there is no one better in my opinion to have dealt with this case than him. If there had been an excessive use of force issue during this incident, and Frasier was able to prove it, he would have held Jimmy and Chris Webley accountable without a doubt!
I have been injured multiple times when attempting to take persons into custody and undergone many surgeries because of those injuries. I live in constant pain 24 hours a day, but I’m not asking for or wanting any sympathy. My injuries have taught me to be a lot more cautious and extremely wary when attempting to make an arrest because even the most law abiding citizen when faced with having there freedom taken away will fight. Many people believe our judicial system in this country is flawed, and to a point I would agree, but the last time I researched we have the best going worldwide.
Finally, for those of you who are quick to condemn your local police departments and officers, why don’t you go out and attempt to walk a mile in our shoes. All officers of any department before being hired went through a very demanding physical test, endured the police academy and then afterwards went through many, many weeks of field training with a veteran officer before being allowed to perform solo on the streets of our various communities. Always remember, those of us in the law enforcement profession don’t do it for the money or even for the power trip which has been suggested many times over the last several weeks, but each of us go out and do it everyday to try and make a difference within our respective communities in which we serve.
First off, I was employed by the City of Coquille as a police officer for 12 years. I left Coquille Police Department in 2002 and took a position with a department in Central Oregon as a patrol sergeant. It is utterly amazing to this day the difference in people’s perception of law enforcement from the south coast to central Oregon. People here in Central Oregon appreciate and respect there law enforcement personnel and are very happy to have them. This was big, and I mean a very big deal for me when I first arrived here over five years ago and nothing has changed since I arrived. Citizens here actually wave at the police officers, and they use all five fingers when doing so!!
Now, my next statement will obviously turn some heads and will elicit many comments I’m sure, but Jimmy Bryant is my step-son. I feel I had a small part in getting him started in law enforcement as a reserve police officer for the Coquille Police Department after he was discharged from the U.S. Navy in 1995. Jimmy was unsure of what exactly to do with his life after the military and I offered some advice and guidance, and he ultimately decided he wanted to make law enforcement a career. (As I’ve done for another son, who is a Deputy Sheriff in Orange County, Texas, along with a nephew who is a Deputy Sheriff, Kern County, California) Personally, I have never known Jimmy to fabricate stories or lie to anyone regarding any criminal case he has ever worked on. Jimmy constantly strives for perfection in everything he does, whether it’s in his personal life or work related activities, and I am very proud to call him my son!
Next, I fine it downright appalling, if not absolutely ludicrous, that anyone in Coos County would accuse District Attorney Paul Frasier, or the Major Crimes Team, of attempting to sweep this whole incident under the rug. Anyone who has ever worked closely with Frasier, as I personally have, knows that he brings the utmost amount of integrity, honesty and fairness to his job each and every day and there is no one better in my opinion to have dealt with this case than him. If there had been an excessive use of force issue during this incident, and Frasier was able to prove it, he would have held Jimmy and Chris Webley accountable without a doubt!
I have been injured multiple times when attempting to take persons into custody and undergone many surgeries because of those injuries. I live in constant pain 24 hours a day, but I’m not asking for or wanting any sympathy. My injuries have taught me to be a lot more cautious and extremely wary when attempting to make an arrest because even the most law abiding citizen when faced with having there freedom taken away will fight. Many people believe our judicial system in this country is flawed, and to a point I would agree, but the last time I researched we have the best going worldwide.
Finally, for those of you who are quick to condemn your local police departments and officers, why don’t you go out and attempt to walk a mile in our shoes. All officers of any department before being hired went through a very demanding physical test, endured the police academy and then afterwards went through many, many weeks of field training with a veteran officer before being allowed to perform solo on the streets of our various communities. Always remember, those of us in the law enforcement profession don’t do it for the money or even for the power trip which has been suggested many times over the last several weeks, but each of us go out and do it everyday to try and make a difference within our respective communities in which we serve.
Ashamed Coquille Citizen wrote on Feb 25, 2008 8:59 PM:
I am amazed at how critical some are, without even hearing all of the facts and the whole story.
Do you really think the newspaper is privy to every detail the grand jury heard?
I have never been a big fan of the Coquille Police, but I have a loved one who was on the grand jury that made this nearly unanimous decision.
A random jury made up of people of various ages, from all corners of this county. Give them some credit people..they spent a full 9-5 day hearing testimony, etc.
You really think that 6/7 people will all side with the Coquille police for no reason? That is crazy!
They heard enough to make an intelligent and well founded decision, based unbiasedly on the facts (all of which are not being reported in the paper).
It's shameful to see how everyone jumps on the bandwagon to condemn before knowing the entire facts.
Do you really think the newspaper is privy to every detail the grand jury heard?
I have never been a big fan of the Coquille Police, but I have a loved one who was on the grand jury that made this nearly unanimous decision.
A random jury made up of people of various ages, from all corners of this county. Give them some credit people..they spent a full 9-5 day hearing testimony, etc.
You really think that 6/7 people will all side with the Coquille police for no reason? That is crazy!
They heard enough to make an intelligent and well founded decision, based unbiasedly on the facts (all of which are not being reported in the paper).
It's shameful to see how everyone jumps on the bandwagon to condemn before knowing the entire facts.
tara wrote on Feb 25, 2008 8:59 PM:
Listen to these idiotic comments! Frasier must go...Reaves must go...the entire PD must go...the Grand jury must go.
In reality....
The Concerned Citezen's of Coquille MUST GO!!!
In reality....
The Concerned Citezen's of Coquille MUST GO!!!
Tara wrote on Feb 25, 2008 8:54 PM:
Whine, whine, whine....blah, blah, blah. No matter who investigated it...no matter what the findings...The Concerned Citezens's of Coquille will NEVER be happy. Do you people NOT get it????? It will NEVER matter who, what, where, when, or how. These people are going to scream POLICE HARRASSMENT. (That is until they need them....and then it will be that they didn't come fast enough, or do enough).
I am SICK TO DEATH of the media giving this group any attention at all.
Mr. Foster made his own bed and now he is lieing in it. Sad as that may be.
I am SICK TO DEATH of the media giving this group any attention at all.
Mr. Foster made his own bed and now he is lieing in it. Sad as that may be.
Just An Observer wrote on Feb 25, 2008 8:52 PM:
Now we have the thrown coffee cup story to go with the hammered windshield story. When stories change, people are telling lies. I am interested in finding out who is doing the lying. Let the civil trial settle this by all means if the grand jury won't bring charges on either Foster or the officers!
In the meantime, will the DA's office prosecute Foster, knowing the county will have to deal with millions in medical bills should they convict and jail him? Will the lady whose car was damaged recover money for her situation? More clouds surround the Coquille PD and will that get resolved? Lots of stuff is left dangling and I for one am interested in seeing how it all turns out.
In the meantime, will the DA's office prosecute Foster, knowing the county will have to deal with millions in medical bills should they convict and jail him? Will the lady whose car was damaged recover money for her situation? More clouds surround the Coquille PD and will that get resolved? Lots of stuff is left dangling and I for one am interested in seeing how it all turns out.
Okay with it wrote on Feb 25, 2008 8:32 PM:
You do NOT have the right to resist arrest! If you do... What ever happens is your own fault. If you pull a gun on a cop, you better want to get shot. Take a swing at one, and you better be prepared to get taken down. The police did not use excess force. they were just doing their job.
jim wrote on Feb 25, 2008 7:50 PM:
as a first time reader does anyone know the height and weight of the two officers?
law abiding wrote on Feb 25, 2008 7:41 PM:
There is an obvious sequence of events here that took place. 1 Crime is commited 2 police respond 3 resisted arrest 4 injured. Hmmm. I wonder what would have happened if he'd not committed a crime in the first place. I know. NOTHING. Sucks to be him. His actions were the direct cause of his injury, not the officers. I don't have a broken neck right now BECAUSE I DON'T BREAK THE LAW. Not really that hard to figure out.
Iola Gardner wrote on Feb 25, 2008 7:34 PM:
Since all of you are so brave please start wearing signs pinned to your lapels stating "I hate cops" that way I will know who you are and won't have to deal with you. Most of the ones who complain about cops are the ones who think they are above the law. You have the "I was raised here" attitude and you assume you shouldn't have to treat police in a decent manner.
I call all of you scared for not revealing your names.
I call all of you scared for not revealing your names.
Shelley wrote on Feb 25, 2008 7:05 PM:
I guess everyone is entitled to their opinions, but the opinions that matter are the experts opinions, and the grand juries. They see more evidence than the general public obviously. there have been commentd in the past about the outside investigaters which thats the way it should have been.
non biased wrote on Feb 25, 2008 6:48 PM:
who started all of this? that's right, Mr. Foster...who should have done what he was told? that's right, Mr. Foster. It's unfortunate the way he ended up but he has nobody to blame but himself. I feel sorry for the ladies he scared and caused damage to their property. They certainly are not going to see any justice.
To those of you ranting "I knew they wouldn't be prosecuted"..If any of you want to make a change why don't you sign up to put a uniform on. Become a reserve Police Officer and see what it's like. Wouldn't it be quite the idea to have a clue of what you are talking about?
Maybe go through the citizen's academy and be able to make informed statements not just rants...or would that be too difficult? hmmm
To those of you ranting "I knew they wouldn't be prosecuted"..If any of you want to make a change why don't you sign up to put a uniform on. Become a reserve Police Officer and see what it's like. Wouldn't it be quite the idea to have a clue of what you are talking about?
Maybe go through the citizen's academy and be able to make informed statements not just rants...or would that be too difficult? hmmm
mark wrote on Feb 25, 2008 6:02 PM:
hmm, Kcby news reported that meth was found in Mr Fosters urine after the incident. I wonder if this will be construed as some conspiracy between the cops and the doctors who got the urine sample. Anyway i just want to take this time and thank all the police officers out there that make this area a safer place.
clarence wrote on Feb 25, 2008 5:56 PM:
To the son of a cop
They know what the job intails when they join the force. They really do not deserve any differnt treatment than the guy that gets up every morning to go to work rather its working in a store or a mill you dont know whos who. The person behind the counter does not know rather this next customer is going to shoot them does that give that clerk the right to break the mans neck no not unless your a paid servant of coos county. In my opinon most of the cops today join the force to show of power
They know what the job intails when they join the force. They really do not deserve any differnt treatment than the guy that gets up every morning to go to work rather its working in a store or a mill you dont know whos who. The person behind the counter does not know rather this next customer is going to shoot them does that give that clerk the right to break the mans neck no not unless your a paid servant of coos county. In my opinon most of the cops today join the force to show of power
clarence wrote on Feb 25, 2008 5:47 PM:
You can bet if this would have been one of the cops family or the judge and or jury this outcome would have been differnt. THESE COPS NEED TO BE FIRED PERIOD never to be involed in any type of police action again. Once again thanks Coos County for you outstandin job
Voice of Reason wrote on Feb 25, 2008 5:37 PM:
I am so glad to hear this. It is about time that cops stop being penalized for doing their job. They had know way of knowing this man had a degenerative bone issue and he took a swing at them. If a cop gives you an order, try OBERYING it. All you left wingers think society would be just fine if everyone just played nice. But this mans action already show he didn't play nice. So he was arrested. And now everyone wants to cry brutality. Stop yer whinin and go back to california where the cops are social escorts more than police officers and money begets simple minded treatment.
hindsight wrote on Feb 25, 2008 5:29 PM:
Folks , get used to this behavior from the authorities , or oppose it . It's not just your town and areas that suffer from thugs like these , it's common place in the "police" business . Having been a resident of the area , I've seen the local stormtroopers in action . A few of them should get the Iron Cross for lying so eloquently . And probably will , if The People let them do it !
Good luck !
Good luck !
aghast! wrote on Feb 25, 2008 4:58 PM:
Linda is right. We have been silent too long - 'Silence is betrayal' MLK
To son of a cop - how many lives have been ruined by cops? Certainly, Carl Foster's has. Our own Declaration of Independence calls the people to stand up against Despots "it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security."
Revolt people or it will only get worse from here. I agree that Frasier must go
To son of a cop - how many lives have been ruined by cops? Certainly, Carl Foster's has. Our own Declaration of Independence calls the people to stand up against Despots "it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security."
Revolt people or it will only get worse from here. I agree that Frasier must go
Kay wrote on Feb 25, 2008 4:55 PM:
Well now, that's encouraging, we have a DA who thinks his officers used acceptable actions. So I'm over sixty, guess I'd better stay the heck away from Coquille, you know, my elderly, compromised spine and all. Resist arrest, we'll break yer neck !
Coquille PD, DA, Grand Jury.
I cannot believe what this town has become. I for one, AM afraid of the people running roughshod over the law.
They've lost all common sense.
Coquille PD, DA, Grand Jury.
I cannot believe what this town has become. I for one, AM afraid of the people running roughshod over the law.
They've lost all common sense.
Cora wrote on Feb 25, 2008 4:43 PM:
To son of a cop, Didn't Frazier just say it was a coffee cup! Their are good police officers, but their are alot of bad ones too, and the good ones will tell you that. We only get to go by their story and it seems their story is always the right one, I don't think so,as a matter of fact I know so.
Son of a Cop wrote on Feb 25, 2008 4:30 PM:
When an officer puts on his badge and gun, he never knows from one moment to the next when he will need to use them. It could be the well dressed, older gentleman he pulls over for rolling through a stopsign that pulls a gun and shoots him... just because he was having a bad day.
Until you are in the situation, you don't know what it will turn in to. I applaud the officers for their willingness to serve the public at their own peril. They do not earn enough money, in my opinion, to do the work they do - day in and day out - making sure the streets are safe for our children to grow up in.
It amazes me how many people are willing to ruin the lives of two officers and their families for doing their jobs. Was I there to witness the event? No. But I can just about guarantee you that none of you were there either.
Instead of making these officers out to be the villains we should be grateful that our community isn't mourning the loss of those two ladies he attacked with a hammer!
Maybe, just maybe we could say thank you. Who knows, if we keep threatening our officers with lawsuits, they eventually will find other work.
Will you step up and become a peace officer? Do you think you could do a better job? I didn't think so...
Until you are in the situation, you don't know what it will turn in to. I applaud the officers for their willingness to serve the public at their own peril. They do not earn enough money, in my opinion, to do the work they do - day in and day out - making sure the streets are safe for our children to grow up in.
It amazes me how many people are willing to ruin the lives of two officers and their families for doing their jobs. Was I there to witness the event? No. But I can just about guarantee you that none of you were there either.
Instead of making these officers out to be the villains we should be grateful that our community isn't mourning the loss of those two ladies he attacked with a hammer!
Maybe, just maybe we could say thank you. Who knows, if we keep threatening our officers with lawsuits, they eventually will find other work.
Will you step up and become a peace officer? Do you think you could do a better job? I didn't think so...
Cora wrote on Feb 25, 2008 4:10 PM:
Boy, I'm glad I don't live in Coquille. You have two even bigger headed cops running around loose. This just gave them a little more authority to do what they want.
Linda wrote on Feb 25, 2008 4:06 PM:
I Agree with Magix, this is not the only horror story either. We the people have kept quite for to long. People need to start stepping up and telling some, I have a few I've witnessed, as I'm sure there are alot of others.
magix wrote on Feb 25, 2008 3:43 PM:
THOMAS we do not have to settle for a local lawyer AND even if he runs unopposed there is recourse with the State AG, citizen action committees and recalls. The AG would have to appoint someone to act as an interim DA, much like Fraser is acting now, until someone might be encouraged to run.
It takes many voices coming together to make this happen, we have to organize, carry signs, write letters, file petitions and get signatures. We all need to visit the Eugene office of the FBI and hammer agent Jason Cherry that there are serious civil rights abuses going on in Coos County
It takes many voices coming together to make this happen, we have to organize, carry signs, write letters, file petitions and get signatures. We all need to visit the Eugene office of the FBI and hammer agent Jason Cherry that there are serious civil rights abuses going on in Coos County
Dian Courtright wrote on Feb 25, 2008 3:32 PM:
"The blame is where it lies, the person most responsible for this situation is laying in the hospital."
Really... & how do you know that? How involved are you in human Dignity cause's?
Have you ever considered that Law Enforcement is not perfect?
Really... & how do you know that? How involved are you in human Dignity cause's?
Have you ever considered that Law Enforcement is not perfect?
Thomas wrote on Feb 25, 2008 3:31 PM:
Yes MAGIX, Frazer like Burgett before him is incompetent and ought be replaced, but to do so someone must file by March 11, or he will be elected unopposed. Good luck in finding any local lawyer who will put his career on the line by bucking the system, meaning an election challenge for DA almost never happens here. Coos county justice would indeed be only a notch above medieval if not for our unusually competent judges.
coastal friend wrote on Feb 25, 2008 3:23 PM:
The blame is where it lies, the person most responsible for this situation is laying in the hospital.
If anyone thinks they can do a better job in this crazy world of enforcing the law, by all means, please apply to be an officer.
If anyone thinks they can do a better job in this crazy world of enforcing the law, by all means, please apply to be an officer.
magix wrote on Feb 25, 2008 3:16 PM:
GENE and JUST BEGINNING what has to happen now is citizens rallying together to stop this madness. Fraser is going to run DA this year, we need to raise awareness of this travesty under his watch. Few people know how powerful DA's really are and unless you have someone of utmost moral character justice will never be served in Coos County.
People need to pull together and protest the DA's office
People need to pull together and protest the DA's office
JUST BEGINNING wrote on Feb 25, 2008 2:55 PM:
MAGIX. I totally agree with you. NOW the real investigation into the truth will begin with Foster's attorneys from Lane County (not hicksville, prejudicial, Coos County) where the DA and cops are in each others' pockets. Coverups, hiding evidence, threatening and intimidating the real witnesses. . . all part of the Coos County system.
Dian Courtright wrote on Feb 25, 2008 2:41 PM:
I am not at all satisfied with this decision. There are too questions.
1. In the first place I've been on Grand jury. They are not like trials. Grand juries are prosecution tools. They are completely one sided. This particular Grand Jury was geared to go the way D.A. Paul Frasier wanted it to go. Did he want the policemen to be indited?
2. why is there conflicting reports about Mr. Fosters initial actions? Did Carl Foster set out to terrorize Ms. Phillips or did he do only as D.A. Frasier said ?, quote:
“My review reveals that there was sufficient probable cause to believe that Mr. Foster committed the crime of criminal mischief in the second degree for his act of throwing a coffee cup at the car and damaging the molding around the front driver’s door of Ms. Phillips’ car.
What's with all the BS we hear about a hammer & smashed windshields?
3. “Because the vertebrae in question was ‘holey’ like ‘Swiss cheese’ the amount of force needed to cause this type of injury was reduced,” the press release said.
Who's press release are we talking about? The D.A.'s.
& what exactly was the pre-existing condition & the injury to the vertebrae ??
Many Coquille citizens are not satisfied with this decision. We want better accountability from our police department
1. In the first place I've been on Grand jury. They are not like trials. Grand juries are prosecution tools. They are completely one sided. This particular Grand Jury was geared to go the way D.A. Paul Frasier wanted it to go. Did he want the policemen to be indited?
2. why is there conflicting reports about Mr. Fosters initial actions? Did Carl Foster set out to terrorize Ms. Phillips or did he do only as D.A. Frasier said ?, quote:
“My review reveals that there was sufficient probable cause to believe that Mr. Foster committed the crime of criminal mischief in the second degree for his act of throwing a coffee cup at the car and damaging the molding around the front driver’s door of Ms. Phillips’ car.
What's with all the BS we hear about a hammer & smashed windshields?
3. “Because the vertebrae in question was ‘holey’ like ‘Swiss cheese’ the amount of force needed to cause this type of injury was reduced,” the press release said.
Who's press release are we talking about? The D.A.'s.
& what exactly was the pre-existing condition & the injury to the vertebrae ??
Many Coquille citizens are not satisfied with this decision. We want better accountability from our police department
Citizen 1 wrote on Feb 25, 2008 2:25 PM:
Well we all new the truth anyways-not surprised his bones are like swiss cheese, and a use of force expert proving the officers did nothing wrong, Foster could have broke his neck turning it to hard. Now all of you concerned citizens, leave our officers alon, here you all are trashing on our officers for doing their job, when at the same time, you so called citizens are protecting the criminals and druggies-go figure, doesn't sound very concerned to me.
not fair! wrote on Feb 25, 2008 2:17 PM:
I think this is pathetic...but I knew the outcome before a decision was made, In my opinion I feel the investigation is not one of best due to the lack of knowledge from this small community...This is awful and I pray justice will be done. Im sure Mr Foster will be able to give his side of the story. But of course "our Authority" the ones that protect us could do wrong!! does someone really get arrested or just sited for something so small as a little damage around a window. goodness...
magix wrote on Feb 25, 2008 2:01 PM:
There is so little public faith in local law enforcement, claims of independent investigations, transparency, etc... that this is no surprize to anyone following the case. Foster's lawyers were not surprized but now that the grand jury is done for the moment the real investigation can begin.
Jodi wrote on Feb 25, 2008 1:54 PM:
No surprise, Just like the MENTAL PATIENT who brought a knife to the gun fight!!! Just some more of COOS COUNTIES JUSTICE! JUST ANOTHER COVER-UP THAT WE HAVE TO LIVE WITH.
Coquille Citizen wrote on Feb 25, 2008 1:13 PM:
We all knew that the officers would not be charged. No surprise there. But why is Mr Foster not being charged? Could it be that the county would have to take care of him in the condition he now is? Does that sound fair for not charging the officers? Also, does this mean that the poor lady will have to pay for her own windshield? Is this justice???
grateful? wrote on Feb 25, 2008 1:04 PM:
yes, thank GOD those brave oficers were able to thin this dangerous man from the herd. How DARE any of us EVER resist arrest. Just think, if that was allowed in the past it might have led to, well, voting for blacks and women, and oh my, the end of the Vietnam War.
Thomas wrote on Feb 25, 2008 12:52 PM:
This is exactly what everyone always expected of Coos county, and does nothing to clear up the event. Apparently it will now require a law suit by Foster's family to provide us the facts. Kudos to the single Grand Jury member who voted to file charges despite the stacked nature of such bodies to favor whatever a DA desires.
TICKED OFF wrote on Feb 25, 2008 12:45 PM:
Everyone knew what the outcome would be because the majority of us know it was unfair from to beginning of this so called investigation. Come on now... local cops investigating local cops. Give me a break. And to those of you who think they don't use excessive force, I can only hope that some day if you get pulled over and don't get out of car quick enough, or don't have id on you, or don't stay in the car, or don't say Yes Sir, Yes Sir, You are God and I'll do ANYTHING, absolutley ANYTHING for you . .. YOU ARE RIGHT, YOU ARE RIGHT...Well, then you'll see what the rest of us are all talking about.
TAX PAYER wrote on Feb 25, 2008 12:33 PM:
By not having an outside investigative team that was unprejudiced dealing with this incident in the first place, you have given a lot of citizens good reason to have NO RESPECT for these officers, and they certainly will get NONE from me. This so called Justice, is DISGUSTING !!!
Gene wrote on Feb 25, 2008 12:04 PM:
You were expecting something else? Not until the people take back control of their lives will anything change. However, this incident could have been avoided by just doing what was ordered.
Linda wrote on Feb 25, 2008 11:17 AM:
Who didn't know that. So why spend my money on it in the first place when we all new what the outcome would be. Right that down with your sharpie!
Grateful Citizen wrote on Feb 25, 2008 10:40 AM:
Thank you Grand Jury for making the decision to not file charges against the two officers. While the result of the arrest was tragic, it could have been avoided if Mr. Foster would have obeyed the law in the first place, or at least complied with the officers instructions when they arrived to question him.
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