His maid observed a tall, thin black man wearing black pants and a white shirt pedal away on a 28 inch English-model bicycle with a chrome fender. June 20th -The Miami News ran a photo of 30 plus police officers in a classroom getting schooled on correct police procedures. The picnic was financed from proceeds of the annual dance, sponsored by the association. Bishop, Motor Officer Roberts and patrolmen R.H. Starling, J.S. Russell, Edward D. Appointed May of 1911. It had been said that he lost much of his savings at the Miami horse and dog tracks. The case remains unsolved. (Miami News-11/13/1933). Edwin Lewrence Barrick, born in Kansas City, Mo, died on Monday evening, June 14th, 1943 of a heart attack suffered at his home, (This chapter provides background info on Capt. Detective Lieutenant C.O. Officer Lane, a Hialeah High School graduate, was completing his college work at Miami-Dade when he was killed. Receive weekly news & events, public notices, recycling reminders, grant opportunities, emergency alerts, transit rider alerts and more. Laurie Lafayette Wever, 34, a four year veteran of the MPD, was shot and killed while chasing two armed robbers in Miami. Callaway was buried in his native Maryland. He passed away in 2008. For non-emergencies, call 305-4-POLICE (305-476-5423) Office of the Director. The City Manager will be forced out for not pushing gambling enforcement. The judge sentenced Jacobs to 30 days in jail. Before the completion of the trial, he robbed his own family and fled the state. The Desk Sgt will inspect the officers daily to see that they are neat and clean and that their firearms are in working order. A crowd of witnesses immediately converged on the police station protesting the officer's action. The decorated Coplin was not seriously wounded and helped those who were. Miami passed an ordinance requiring boats to lower outrigger fishing poles while passing through bridges, thereby eliminating the necessity raising the bridges. The effort was spurred by Ron Eisaman and Tom Jurkowski, who recruited Paul Tucker, Dick Witt, myself and several other members. The reward money was eventually returned to the donors when no arrest was made. Branch had previously set off bombs around the city, including one at the home of Miami Herald Editor, Don Shoemaker. Carroll, Albert, Appointed Dec 1905 as unpaid special. 39. (287 words). He rejoined the MPD in 1946 serving in the Accident Unit, often with partner Bill Pumphrey, until his death. In the same year the original city hall was built at Flagler Street and S.W. (Miami News-9/11/1950). automatic. We are fortunate that the intelligent officer went on to become a medical doctor and is able to describe the case from both the viewpoint of a police officer and a medical expert. This was Gardners second (and last) offense. These officers may not be Miami household names as they were not the subject of stories that the news media loves - corruption and gossip. Officers George Spell and Burt Langdale were injured in a head on auto crash at SW 16 St and 27th Ave while running an emergency call behind an ambulance. The newspaper reporter and camera man took a photo of the beaten up pickpocket and put it on the front page of the next day's newspaper. (Miami News- 11/20/76, & 12/15/59, Sarasota Journal- 7/24/72). (The case dragged out in the courts for years). They were apprehended the day of Wever's funeral, in a shack/camp while sleeping later that night in the town of Fulford, Florida (now North Miami Beach). In November of 1913, Miami annexed some of their nearby neighborhoods increasing the size of the city to 14 square miles with a population of about fifteen thousands residents. ), (This chapter tells of the classic story of a sex confession by Off. No record of the trail could be found. The wind loosened her hat and she bent over to grab it with both hands. The first week of Chief Dillon's return to work, he fired Lt. Curry - for no reason. Officer John Westmoreland was Bowles partner. All of these men are regarded as double heroes. The local newspapers labeled the thefts the "Bra Conspiracy", as several female employees of Southern Bell was caught stuffing their bras full of coins at the end of each shift. During mid-1925, Miami city administrators brought in police experts from New Orleans to assist in overhauling the organizational structure of the Miami Police. Reappointed in 1911. He was hired by City Manager L.L. Talk about fright, he yelled, I yelled and ran back. By the end of 1925, the MPD had grown to 312 members, a 400 percent increase in one year, to handle the land rush in the South Florida area. Chief Quigg did not give details of the organization, saying that details were being worked out rapidly and that the best experts obtainable would be placed in the squad. A Miami News editorial blasted Chief Quigg for crossing over the line, ignoring first amendment protections. For this event, to make his public remarks, he merely pushed himself to the top of the back seat of the open limo. Christ was later defeated in his election attempt. 7/9/1938. Late Monday afternoon, J.B. Williams, 26, of Pueblo, Colorado and Ray Colbert, 19, of Memphis, Tennessee, were arrested in a room at the United States Hotel in the downtown area and recovered the bandits car in front of the hotel. The press headlined the story by stating. Prior to confronting the suspect, who was allegedly armed, the four detectives planned their apprehension. Miami initiated an active advertising effort in the 1950's and 60-'s in attempt to entice 'snowbirds' to winter in the Miami area. (This chapter provides biographical information on the first Miami Chief of Police.) STILL HAS ELECTRIC CHAIR. The offenders were two Ohio white men, Walter C. Valiton, alias William H. Fox, b-1907 and John Naugle, b-1902, of Columbus and Toledo, Ohio. Nolle had his unoccupied city car shot with rifle bullets the previous month which were followed up with telephone calls to his wife stating that Nolle himself would be the target next time. 6/4/1932 - A MPD police pistol range opened at warehouse 8 of the municipal docks. William J. Whitman, a current police officer, was elected to the position, besting A.R. Chief Ray Dillon became Chief on the first of November. All personnel were on a seven day week, with two weeks vacation in summer. No charges were filed. Stevens, E.V. Ellsworth observed two persons bound hand and foot on the floor and observed two gunmen looting the coin store. I recalled that a fellow motorman who was assigned in a far North end zone, resided with his wife in my area. The median annual salary for MPD police officers is $49,575 and $63,000 for criminal investigators. On a side note, my stomach went through another churching episode just prior to kick-off that day. Willie Garrett, 26, an ex-con with a long record linked to the Black Panther Party, was taken off an airplane several hours later in Orlando as he headed for New York, still in possession of the gun used to kill the officer. Wilson was being held at the jail pending the preparation of insanity papers after his arrest the previous day. Chief Quigg appoints Grace Tamasy to the position of policewoman in the MPD. (Miami News-4/23/1923, MPD records), The Miami Police had a superior Rifle team during this period. Hepburn then ran eastward on NW 14th Street and confronted Fireman J.T. At intervals, they would open fire on the yeggmen, who would return with rifle, pistol and shotgun bullets. A squad of motorcycle officers, headed by Sgt. Jonathon has been with the Avondale . And E.V. Crews later retired and died in Marathon, Florida in 1974, at age 74. (Miami News-10/27/1941). Many sex offenders were picked up and questioned. To avoid public controversy, training sessions were held for black recruits in secret at the Liberty Square Housing project. The surviving veterans who served in this unit and attended our emotional reunion can always be quite proud of their association with this unit. He also fired Desk Sergeant C.A. (Horse drawn) His request was referred to a committee. (Miami had top national honors for two years running in Pistol matches). Ingram had removed his shirt in an attempt to evade detection. The would-be assassin, identified as GUISICPPI ZANGARA, a 33 year old Italian who had emigrated from Italy in 1923, a bricklayer by trade, who had spent most of his time in America in the area of Patterson, New Jersey, working odd jobs. "He laid down his life to stop a violent criminal and we will be forever grateful for his selfless [] The booklet will be turned over to the current Chief of Police for display in the Police Academy. PSTD is prevalent in the police departments of America just as much as in our military. Pierson, C.C. Forty-five year old Officer Augustus McCann was killed when his police car crashed and overturned while chasing a speeding truck on September 28, 1928 at SW 27th Avenue and 14th Street. Detectives Everett Kay, Eugene McCracken and Lt. Sapp of the Intelligence Squad focused on a city employee as the suspect. On May 24, 1928, Chief Quigg was dismissed by City Manager Snow, for Neglect of Duty and for the good of the services. Gray was replaced as City Marshall by the election of R.S. Fortunately, the desperado's bullets went wild and Bob only suffered minor wounds. Tom Kelly was appointed interim Sheriff a month later. The principal issue was vice enforcement. The City of Miami Police Department Special Victims Unit is asking for your assistance in locating this missing person. Records. J.H. (MPD Records, City of Miami publications, Miami Metropolis/News- 7-1917). S. D. McCreary. Hepburn shoved the gun into Clay's stomach and fired, but the weapon failed to fire. Sgt Wever was buried on March 18th, 1925, in one of the most spectacular processions and funerals ever seen in Miami. (657 words ). Dan Hardie, who had been the Fire Chief of Miami since its formation, was elected Sheriff of Dade County in Jan of 1909. Officer Ferguson left six young children. The Council agreed with him and the complaint was ruled not valid. The MPD had a liquor squad back then and many wondered if they were assigned to stop the activity or promote it. In 1949, women became sworn members of the department with Officers Dorothy Asti Gramling and Lillian Gheer being the first two women trained in the police academy. (The interesting story of the 1952 Dora Pinder case is contained in this chapter.) In December of 1933, Constable John Dickson was killed by an offender. C. O. Huttoe was removed from Vice Squad as a result of pressure from Mayor Williams. The five will be tried in city court on Monday. He claimed that he wanted to kill President Hoover in Washington, but that he stayed in the warm Miami weather hoping to cure his stomach ills. On November 8, 1907, Chief Hardee announced a change in police beats for the city. He was also supplied with ample amounts of iced lemon aid to help him keep his cool while handling this vexing assignment.". (MPD records). Hudson had recently been released from Raiford. Ken Harms was fired at 3 o'clock in the morning by the City Manager because Ken resisted the Manager's improper and illegal moves to have the department a dumping ground for the manager's unqualified non-law enforcement buddies. The four detectives entered the train at NE 29TH Street prior to arriving at the Seaboard rail station. A raucous and raunchy gig at Miamis Dinner Key auditorium on March 1st, 1969 resulted in famous rock star Jim Morrison getting arrested for indecency by MPD Officer Ted Seaman and Sgt Jim Cox. (422 words). The newspaper article went on to discuss the rewards over $2,000 offered, including $250 from Governor Broward, as well as the community reaction to the crime and the reporting on the funerals. 22nd Ave and 23 Street, by a close friend as the two were in the process of shooting the friend's sick dog. The Chief sent Captain E.W. Charles W. ReynoldsDirector - Dr. Vince SkillingPast President & Director - Phil Doherty, Book may be obtained from Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, or from the publisher, Xlibris.com, (IT IS INTENDED THAT STORIES AND EVENTS WILL BE ADDED TO THIS PUBLIC WEBSITE HISTORY IN THE FUTURE. McCarthy set up a citizen Secret Observers program for traffic infraction reporting. Chief Quigg publicly stated that the City wanted a liberal atmosphere in vice enforcement. Freeman, W.R. On-the-job in 1907. if he knew anything about Urban Renewal. Phillips, Paul G. On job1911. His parting words were, It just was not worth it. A sawed off-shotgun was found in the field off 7th Avenue during the day Monday. Melchen to Chief of Detectives. Officer Jim Harley, later Gables Police Chief, guessed that Stathers would be in the vicinity of Anthony Abrahams home on South Alhambra Circle. Gingras, 17 and Charles Shepard, 12, the later two being current police officers with MPD. McCreary. Miami Police, many of whom knew Stathers personally, responded to assist and flooded the Gables residential area with uniform squad cars and K-9 units, and Dade County Homicide detectives commenced their investigation. New video shows the wild confrontation and shooting that left an . (Around 10P.M. Detective Haworth had served with the Miami-Dade Police Department for 23 years. To acquaint our readers with the law enforcement's state of the art and the criminal society then prevalent in Florida as the 20th Century emerged, the story of the infamous Davis murders, the Dora Suggs murder and the notorious Ashley Gang are presented, as well as their affects on Miami. The killer advised that his conscious had finally caused him to come forward with his confession to this murder as well as another Miami woman, Johanna Block, murdered a year after Ms. Little in the same general neighborhood. June 23rd -Desk Sgt John Phillips was demoted for failure to take action on a report that a citizen was contemplating suicide. Zangara said he was happy with the verdict and sentencing. It was noted in the press that in April of 1912, Edwin V. Stephens was serving as the Desk Sgt. McGriff, R.C., Appointed Dec 1905 as unpaid special, McNeil, .L.L., Appointed Dec 1905 as unpaid special. Wever was buried in Miami's Woodlawn cemetery. Two snake hunters driving by in an auto, Jack Shumaker and Wilbur Simmons observed Hepburn's assault of Clay and joined the chase. A burglar broke into the Miami Police Academy and got away with a number of bills ranging from $1.00 to $100. No grounds were presented and the Court awarded him his job and rank back in May of 1930. Despite the care provided by the doctors, Cermack died on March 6, 1933, of peritonitis. Detective John Driggers, nearby in the jail, shot the prisoner as he (Wilson) was standing over Crews with the gun in his hand. Morris, was arrested for unnecessary force during an arrest of a black male. Stiles in addition to Crews and Pat Baldwin. 6/21/1938. He was highly praised by his bosses. He said it wasnt used to extract confessions but that it was used at one time and investigators were able to recover $1,600 worth of stolen goods. Roosevelts car, driven by Miami officer Fitzhugh Lee, (who was Chief Quigg's brother-in-law), started forward at the command of the Secret Service agent accompanying the President-elect, but soon stopped on Roosevelts order to check on his friend Cermack. Miami District Justice of the Peace, Ferguson, arranged quickly for a court stenographer and Zangara freely spoke about the crime, albeit in broken English, admitting that he had intended to shoot Roosevelt but the woman next to him pulled on his arm, diverting his aim of the gun that he had paid eight dollars for in a North Miami Ave gun shop three days previously. Detective Chief Scarboro was reprimanded by Chief Quigg for not allowing two juvenile sons of an attorney to call home after being detained at the Orange Bowl for alleged scalping of tickets. The weapon has never been recovered. It carried a floral tribute shaped like a motorcycle. Wichman joined the MPD in 1947 as a member of Academy Class #11, played on the MPD football team and directed traffic on Flagler Street until his death. After Garrett's release and return to Texas, he was charged with the attempted murder of his mother and was sentenced to ten years in prison. (LIST IS PROVIDED IN THIS CHAPTER OF THE BOOK, THE MIAMI POLICE WORKSHEET.). John Ross, Dave Rivero, Larry Boemler, Gwen Boyd, Nancy Olon, Vince Landis were just a few that went to head other various Law Enforcement agencies.