(This chapter tells the story of the departments in-fighting.) The wounded man and his companion then got into the machine and drove off. In 1914 a MPD Officer named W.H. Roberts to Motor Sergeant. (338 words), (The saga of the Chief of Police (Quigg) being arrested for complicity in murder is described in this chapter. Davenport had been recently fired from MPD and blamed Huttoe for his dismissal. He was living at 1252 SW 6th with a roommate, William Oakford, who was also a MPD motor officer. In order to provide a snapshot of Miamis law enforcement history, we will present excerpts of Phil Dohertys recent book, The Miami Police Worksheet. At 945 PM in the evening, Roosevelt arrived at Pier #1 near downtown Miami, greeted by a crowd of dignitaries and driven to a well lit Bay Front Park along Miamis Biscayne Boulevard. (This chapter relates the story abut the politics that hamper law enforcement). Dillon was the last elected Chief of Police in Miami. (Miami Metropolis/News-9/12/1913). The reward money was eventually returned to the donors when no arrest was made. Det. (The author relates in this chapter just how danger can come at an officer from WITHIN the department.) Garrett had been living at the Imperial Hotel. No record of the trail could be found. (Miami Herald & Miami News-1/11/1927. The Miami Beach officer warned the judge in court that he better watch his speedometer while riding in the vicinity of Miami Beach. Dick was the author's partner in the Patrol, Task Force and later in Robbery. The shots were fired from less than 20 feet from the front door of the home. In February of 1933, President-elect Franklin Roosevelt, quite popular with the voters during the depression era, stopped in Miami at the end of his post-election vacation and became a target of an assignation attempt. On February 19, 1962. Johnson had joined the MPD in December of 1925. MURDER OF GABLES OFFICER WALT STATHERS. Officer Pat Cannon, called to the scene, was disciplined for failing to make a report of the incident. Appointed special officer in 1905. Sawyer, Wilkinson, Rose, and Morris; assisted by uniform officers Haddock and Joe Jenkin. August 28th -The City and County police departments announced a drive to arrest DUI drivers due to the high number of recent DUI fatalities. June 20th -The Miami News ran a photo of 30 plus police officers in a classroom getting schooled on correct police procedures. A burglar broke into the Miami Police Academy and got away with a number of bills ranging from $1.00 to $100. var addy_textf8c7179f01f0232d36019b24ca80cace = 'MPDVET' + '@' + 'aol' + '.' + 'com';document.getElementById('cloakf8c7179f01f0232d36019b24ca80cace').innerHTML += ''+addy_textf8c7179f01f0232d36019b24ca80cace+'<\/a>'; Hudson had recently been released from Raiford. Sgt Wever, the commanding officer of the 20-man Motor Squad, was a four year veteran of the MPD. Our sources said he joined the Army and later was convicted of assault when he was allegedly trying to put the move on another guy and ended up serving a term in prison. The description of the crime and the crime scene, committed over 100 years ago, was documented in exacting detail by the Metropolis newspaper reporter. The Chief sent Captain E.W. His new movie opened in Miami and all Miami police officers were invited to view the flick. (Miami News-9/11/1950). In 1992, MPD Detective Confessor Gonzalez re-interviewed an earlier suspect in LaFleur's murder, who had unexplained gunshot wounds. After the offender tossed the officer through the glass window he was shot twice by Englishs partner, Officer Cicero Anderson. His limo halted in front of the band shell. Curry said that Northrup has not made one arrest during the several months he was assigned at the bridge post and that paying him $90 a month were a needless expense. WASHINGTON SHOT ON CHRISTMAS MORNING, (Story about the author shooting a crook (minor wound) named George Washington on Christmas morning. Reeve was. Phone: (928 . It was not uncommon for the JP to come to the scene of the crime, especially in cases of an officer-involved killing, and hold an inquest in the rear seat of a police car. This has probably happened to more officers than will admit. going to court after a tour on the midnight shift. He did and broke both of his legs and a hip. McCarthy warned citizens to get their cars off the streets before the storm, based on teletypes from Cuba on the ferocity of the winds. Reeve started classroom training for the officers, enforced the rules and regulations strictly, and introduced many new procedures into the department. The pistol match team from MPD had the reputation during this era of being one of the finest in the country. Schel returned to duty several weeks later but soon after he left the department. (Miami Metropolis/News- 8/1/1917). Gray, Young G.- First Marshall of Miami in 1896. We recommend M Meredith, whom the Chief had disciplined for fighting. The jail was completed by Christmas day with the police on the first floor and city hall above it. (Miami News-10/27/1941). Governor Broward signed the death warrant for Edward (Cady) Brown to be hung on June 5th for the December 1905, murder of Mrs. Dora Suggs. Traffic Director, - G.S. 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. L.G. Guy Bradford and Off. In February of 1913, the Miami Metropolis newspaper reported on the installation of a padded cell for insane prisoners. (This chapter provides biographical information on the first Miami Chief of Police.) Two additional officers, George Groner and Art Melonis, arrived and all four police battled the offender to get him under control. EMERGENCIES - DIAL 911. - M.A. This evidence; fingerprints and DNA, led to the identity of the killer, who was by that time, incarcerated in a New Jersey jail on other charges. Officer Harris was warned by a room clerk that Garrett was also waiting to ambush him, helping the second officer to escape death. However, in 1933, he was appointed as the Chief of Police in addition to his Public Safety Director duties. Officer Steve Collins had developed a real good C.I. During the late 1950's, Miami was experiencing a number of fires at businesses in the downtown area. Charnin went straight to the rear window of the Pontiac and blasted away across the back seat. In 1917, Lt. William C. Shields, a seven year veteran of MPD and the second in command, was arrested in connection with the homicide of Eddie Kinsey, a young informer for the department. The lead went nowhere. The Mayor subsequently fired Chief Exposito. Detective Chief Guy Reeve, at 7AM Monday, notified all physicians and hospitals in Miami to hold any coming to them for treatment of gunshot wounds. At present, the force includes a captain, two sergeants and fourteen policemen, two of whom are plain clothes men." No fine, no arrest, no charges, no strings of any kind- just so you keep away from the wheel of the car until you become sober. (Miami News-10/3/1950). Records. (Miami Metropolis- 7/31/1896), Marshall Gray made his first recorded arrest on Oct 14, 1896. Miami-Dade Police Department - Facebook The remainder of the investigate units were placed into one of four geographical divisions, headed up by a Detective Captain. Upon arrival of all available men in the motorcycle and automobile divisions the yeggmen deserted the safe and fled to the nearby canal where they disappeared in the darkness. (1,190). LOL)( 278 words), 189. McCreary had been the Vice President of El Commodore Hotel in Miami for at least five years and was a member of the City Publicity Bureau. Gingras, Lewis Appointed as a MPD officer in 1911. In front of Saunders store, Driggers could see four men armed with rifles and shotguns and they had him covered when one of them issued the command for him to retreat. Miami-Dade County Facebook - Opens a warning dialog, Miami-Dade County Twitter - Opens a warning dialog, Miami-Dade County Instagram - Opens a warning dialog, Miami-Dade County TV - Opens a warning dialog, Crime Scene Investigative Support Section. New York police advised MPD that an Arthur Longaro was en route to Miami on the train and was allegedly involved in the huge robbery. "Chief Leslie Quigg and I were talking one day at his house in Shenandoah and he related this story to me. "He laid down his life to stop a violent criminal and we will be forever grateful for his selfless [] He had only $43 on his person when arrested and $200 in a New Jersey postal account. - Homer .S. When Sophie gathered the three of us, all of us working in street detail, the "John" explained that he had something new that he wanted us to do. Captain Homer Redman was appointed Acting Chief by the City Manager, while Chief Quigg was on vacation for five days, bypassing the departments number two leader, Inspector Forest Nelson. Jim was attending law school at the U. of Miami while still on the department and later was the university's boxing coach. A hearing was set for the following month. My friend Jim was correct in what he said it was all about me. After the appointment of the Miami Klan leader, Sam McCreary, as Public Safety Director in 1930, Reeve was put on the hot seat and finally resigned to go on to be the Chief of Detectives at Dade County and later to be the U.S Marshall for Florida. William J. Whitman, a current police officer, was elected to the position, besting A.R. Things got hot in both the city government and the police department immediately preceding World War II. Detective Lieutenant C.O. This pattern of controlling the police department's standard in enforcing laws in order to facilitate shady and unlawful actions by politicians is replicated in numerous American cities now, as well as in the past. In April of 1932, he resided at 20 NE 17th Street in Miami. On November 10, 1956, more than 1,000 police personnel moved into that new building, which would remain the MPD headquarters until 1976, when the department moved to the current station at NW 2nd Ave and 5th Street. The Miami News reported on June 5, 1911, that a citizen named Schmid criticized Officer Thomas Caswell and was struck with a billy club. Despite the care provided by the doctors, Cermack died on March 6, 1933, of peritonitis. He was survived by his wife Vera and was buried in his home town of Carrolton, Georgia. 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. This was Gardners second (and last) offense. Miami, FL - Miami-Dade Police Department (MDPD) Detective Cesar "Echy" Echaverry died in the line of duty on Wednesday after being shot in the head while trying to apprehend an armed robbery suspect two days earlier. The white drivers had the practice of stopping cars driven by blacks (most of them chauffeuring rich northern visitors), demanding that the owners hire a (white) driver while in Miami. Tom Nazworth is now working as a prison guard in Climax, Georgia. Detective Fred Rowland was placed in temporary charge of squad. The lead investigation was Detective Erv Whitman of the Homicide Unit, assisted by his partner, Det Charles Sapp, under the supervision of Lt. Chester Eldredge and the Detective Chief. The same day, Public Safety Director Reynolds ordered Chief Quigg to clean up Miamis gambling problem. Their administration had been labeled the 'termite administration'. "Several improvements have been made in the Miami Police department since Chief Curry took office a few weeks ago. (This chapter relates the killing of black officer Jerrel Ferguson in 1962.) The rich came, the poor came, the Canadians came, and the crooks followed along to feed off all of them. McAdam runner up with 136, W.W. Hendrickson 124, Frank Hardee, former Chief, with 116, C.R. Therefore, Steve asked the young C.I. A proposal by Chief Quigg to raise the salaries of MPD officers $5 a month on July 1st was forwarded to the city commission. The suspect was chased by Officers Ernest Hayes and Orange Hayes who were patrolling nearby. In May of 1930, Capone was arrested three times for 'investigation' or vagrancy. Stiles in addition to Crews and Pat Baldwin. Judge E.C. The killing was ruled accidental and no charges were filed. Melchen. Chief 1913-1917. Negro officer John English was thrown through a plate glass window at a NW 2nd Ave restaurant while investigating a bill-skip. Driggers was not hurt. A crowd of witnesses immediately converged on the police station protesting the officer's action. On the same day, MPD officer Ray Brock suffered a sprained angle at the range when he stepped into a hole while target practicing. (Dr Wilbanks' "Forgotten Heroes", 1996 & Miami News- 7-2/16 & 2/17/1951). Appointed in January 1908 for the holidays. Detective Captain J.O. 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. Contact Us Miami-Dade Police Department Alfredo "Freddy" Ramirez III Director Fred Taylor Miami-Dade Police Headquarters 9105 NW 25th Street, Doral, FL 33172 305-4-POLICE A review of the old newspapers and other sources mention the following men who served as Miami police officers, from 1896 to 1921. He was stationed on the USS Arizona in Hawaiis Pearl Harbor on Dec 7, 1941, during Japans strike against America. - Guy Reeves, special agent of the U S Justice Dept to Chief of Detectives. Leslie Quigg, long time MPD Chief of Police, related this story to MPD Vet Joe --------, husband of Quigg's granddaughter. Gautier, all with minor injuries. Well, several hours passed and the two detectives showed up at the Chief's office with a pickpocket they had arrested and beat up. The police attempted to surround them. 7/3/1938. The Miami Police department organized a Homicide Unit in July of 1926, according to a story in the Miami Herald, July 23, 1926 and Miami News, 7/16/1926. Stevens, William Chandler, Ned Russell, J.D. She was wearing a flared skirt, a blouse, and a hat. (288 words), 215. William J. McCarthy, born in Waterfiet, NY, September 17, 1896, died at his desk in the police chief's office on September 10, 1941. Just after being cleared, Mr. Cox was himself shot outside the courtroom by a Mrs. Howell who stated Cox was threatening her for testifying against him. Captain Brock, an Ohio native, employed by the department for 19 years, retired at age 47. Leo Welch and Art Voss were among the warriors that fought their way to and from the Chosin Reservoir, while Frankie Kessel flew combat jets above. The trend continued into Viet Nam which funneled many GIs into the MPD. A year end report by Sgt Mack Oakford, head of the Juvenile Bureau, reported a successful record after the first year of the new Juvenile unit, established in mid-1941. MPD Officer Johnnie Young was one of several officers who responded to a burglary-in-progress at 400 NW 4 Avenue on March 7, 1947. During the period of 1958 into the mid 1960s, Miamis Mayor was Robert King High, a diminutive attorney who's passion appeared to be criticizing the Chief of Police, Walter Headley. A flat bed truck was turned into a float. Sgt Wever was buried on March 18th, 1925, in one of the most spectacular processions and funerals ever seen in Miami. June 18th- Detective Frank Mitchell was fined $250 for hitting a former decorated officer, Norman Franks, breaking his jaw. Sam D. McCreary was appointed as Public Safety Director of Miami, heading up both the Police and Fire Departments in January, 1930. Capone told Chief Quigg that "he had no intention of breaking the law in Miami. Mathis, sleeping and drunk on his beat, with a pint bottle in his pocket. (Story about ducking knives thrown at MPD guys by a crazed person in Liberty City.). In the meantime, he called the newspaper and told them to send him a reporter and camera man. (This chapter describes in detail the alleged brutality case against several officers and quotes the testimony of the Chief of Police that he was the head of the Ku Klux Klan in Miami from 1924 to 1930, at which time he was appointed as Public Safety Director, in charge of both the fire and police departments. A fierce gun battle erupted at NW 12th Avenue and 2nd Street during the evening of May29, 1969, leaving Officer Ed Carberry, 24, wounded and two gunmen dead. (Miami Herald, -7/6/1954, MPD Vets newsletter).