July 19th -The new 79th Street Causeway opened for traffic. It was noted in the press that in April of 1912, Edwin V. Stephens was serving as the Desk Sgt. Enoch Powell, special Negro police agent for MPD, was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon. Fourteen heavily armed officers, led by Chief Quigg, raided the hideout and arrested them without a struggle. Officer Rowe left the department shortly after that close call and became a real estate broker. 6/17/1938, Officers Harry Fouts and Carl Spense made a quick arrest via a radio BOLO, one of the first using the new two-way radio setup that MPD installed. Det. (Miami PD records, Miami News-9/11/1941). McCarthy was a tough cop but well respected by his officers and the local citizens. guys, known all over the world as 'Man Mountain Dean', real name Frank Leavitt, @Soldier Leavitt. Zangara further advised his questioners, When I read in the Miami newspapers that the President-elect was coming to Miami by boat, I determined to kill him. (Miami Herald, -7/6/1954, MPD Vets newsletter). These four, along with Marshall (now Chief) Frank B. Hardee, were the first five uniformed police officers in Miami Police history. Rumors were circulating that the big crooks from up north were going to make a move on the hotels and clubs in Miami, forcing the owners to 'hire' them to protect the clubs, a scheme to take over the profits of the establishments during the upcoming busy tourist season. After his military service, Coplin joined the MPD and served many years, most of which as a detective in the Burglary Unit. A local news editorial remarked on what action Curry was taking. (Sad story in this chapter about the death of the entire contingent of MPD police horses.) R. L Wood was acquitted of the murder of Victor Parnell. Efforts were made to mask the fact that Roosevelt was partially crippled by polio. The fourth offender escaped. On November 8, 1907, Chief Hardee announced a change in police beats for the city. The following month, a new city commission fired McCreary from the Public Safety job and a month later fired him as Police Chief. I bluffed him by advising that I think we should go talk to the Captain back at the station, to resolve the dilemma. (Dr Wilbanks, "Forgotten Heroes, 1996, Miami Herald and Miami News, both -9/29/1928). There he opened fire with his pistol. The man apparently was badly wounded. Callaway was buried in his native Maryland. Olgle had to run out quickly and purchase another car, exactly like the cemented one, in order to have to avoid explaining at home what had happened to his new car. The investigative units that comprise the Department's Criminal Investigations Section are responsible for the follow-up investigation of crimes committed against persons or property in the City of Miami, which require a degree of specialization or a centralized investigative approach. On March 20th, 1933, fourteen days after Mayor Cermack died of his wound, Giuseppe Zangara was executed in Raiford State Prison. Both Epperson and Eades got into some hot water over their use of firepower but not too seriously, as the MPD did not have guide lines for skyjacking situations. The Desk Sgt will inspect the officers daily to see that they are neat and clean and that their firearms are in working order. ", (now probably called hazing)in this chapter. Appointed in Dec.1905 Royal Palm Hotel. The two most seriously wounded were Mayor Anton Cermack, standing on the running board of Roosevelts car and Mrs. Joe Gill, wife of the President of Florida Power & Light Company, hit with a bullet to the stomach. No charges were filed. (Miami News- 1/10/1937). On October 3, 1931, Officer Robert L. (Bob) McCormack, 29, was visiting Miss Dorothy Lager and her family in Miami, and had gone out on the porch to rest before dinner. The detectives moved in and the shooting started. The Chief put a notation on the complaint tickler inquiring why the unmarked crime prevention team was concentrating on minor traffic violations instead of chasing burglars and robbers. Spell was in critical condition but Langdale suffered only minor injuries. You had to be thereWell I didn't wear the vest again. We never received another complaint from Chief Denham about our traffic enforcement efforts. A host of these leaders moved on to head other agencies, including Dick Witt being Chief of Hollywood PD and two others, Emory Putman heading up Mt. 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. However, in 1933, he was appointed as the Chief of Police in addition to his Public Safety Director duties. In the same year the original city hall was built at Flagler Street and S.W. For non-emergencies, call 305-4-POLICE (305-476-5423) Office of the Director. Dr.Wilbanks' "Forgotten Heroes" 1996). Edward White, 54, of 2044 SW 2 Street, was very happy to be arrested last night on bad check charges. McCreary was the person who called Chief Quigg about the alleged pimping by H. Kier in 1925, which resulted in Kier being shot and killed by MPD detectives while they were running Kier out of town. Detective W.J. He was reported to have said, If other states followed Floridas example of speedy trials, crime would certainly drop quickly all over our country, (Fresno Bee-2/17/1933, Nevada Journal-2/18/1933). He was promoted to Sergeant ten months ago. (Miami News- 5/23/1935). 1st Place and 13th Street in Miami. (1/14/1949). The truck was never found. The officer headed a squad cracking down on illegal liquor in 1952. The Chief also promoted F.A. Others hit were William Sinnott, a New York City police officer accompanying Roosevelt, Margaret Kruise, a New Jersey visitor, Russ Caldwell, Miami, and Miami Mayor R.G. Chief John Cannon. Barker and former MPD officer, W.W. Davenport, at the home of a woman Huttoe was visiting. The funds were received from the association members only and no public solicitation was done. Foss joined the force in 1934 after a leg injury forced him to give up a major league baseball career. Wood, Ralph C. Rymer and Isey Bandrimer savagely beat Hayes the night that Officer Frank Beckham was killed by Hayes. 7/3/1938. The officer fired again and at his third shot the yeggmen responded with a broadside of rifle and shotgun fire. Andrews in his bare feet, wearing a bathrobe and pajamas. He was survived by his mother, Mrs. R.L. Rowe was struck in the chest by a bullet but a can of tobacco in his shirt pocket deflected the slug and saved his life. In September, Officer Alex Gingras, 55, a police officer for eight years, retired on pay, $75 a month for life, for disability due to an on-the-job injury. He stood there while she adjusted her clothing as if expecting some reward. ), In 1926, there was a chain of seven grocery stores in Miami named Saunders Markets, with the main store located at 918 NW 7th Avenue, near downtown Miami. In 1920, according to the US Census, he was living in Bridgeport, Ct, working at the AT&S Co. It was about 3 AM on a night in 1958, assigned to Unit 610. Captain Brock, an Ohio native, employed by the department for 19 years, retired at age 47. One morning, I forget to alert Tom and fell fast asleep in the last row. var addy_textf8c7179f01f0232d36019b24ca80cace = 'MPDVET' + '@' + 'aol' + '.' + 'com';document.getElementById('cloakf8c7179f01f0232d36019b24ca80cace').innerHTML += ''+addy_textf8c7179f01f0232d36019b24ca80cace+'<\/a>'; A special civil service ruling was passed to protect the pension and seniority rights of retiring Chief McCarthy when he reverts back to his civil service rank of Captain. One of his cohorts snitched on him and the US Customs and our Internal Security squad caught wind of his plan. (387 words). Huttoe, and Ray Tanner, all controversial during their career. He is survived by his wife, three sons, and parents. The F.E.C. Waters, William Meredith, Arnold Albury, W.B. 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. The suspect was chased to 14th street and the railroad tracks where Det. Chief Quigg hired Leavitt, a 340 pound Georgia hillbilly, to be a traffic officer on Flagler Street. 2/23/1938. The next thirty seconds were harrowing as Bob shot two of the gunmen, one between the eyes, and cornered a third one at great risk to himself. City police arrested two white men and a negro, destroyed a 1,000 gallon capacity moonshine still and confiscated 18 jugs of whiskey in what Assistant Chief Forrest Nelson described as the biggest police still raid since prohibition. The succeeding website, also designed by Lynn, has both a public area and a member-only portion has been visited almost one million times by the members. McGriff, R.C., Appointed Dec 1905 as unpaid special, McNeil, .L.L., Appointed Dec 1905 as unpaid special. (US Census, City of Miami Publications, Miami Metropolis--8/25/1905). To date, over 200 awards have been presented to a group of great young people. Negro officer John English was thrown through a plate glass window at a NW 2nd Ave restaurant while investigating a bill-skip. Gray and Constable Frohawk arrested Asbury Duckett for the knife murder of Ben Worthy at Woods Saloon, north of town. 1st Ave. During this era, Charles Robert Ferguson became the second Chief of Police. He then explained that he wanted all three of us to perform, with him as an observer, with bananas.' Valiton later admitted shooting Sgt Wever five times with a revolver. A Federal Grand Jury called Vice Squad boss, C.O. Brock's policemen brought him bottle after bottle of moonshine and Brock did a lot of sniffing. He was quoted in the Miami Metropolis of April 23, 1915 "that they were good, hard working officers who only were drunk". I stop them before they start setting up a perimeter. He was also the father of now deceased MPD Vets Major Bob Knight and Captain Jimmy Knight, and is the grandfather of our own MPD Vet Lyriss Underwood, VP of the Miami Police Veterans Association. It was later revealed that the owners of these machines apparently contributed heavily to Mayor Reglado's election campaign. (Miami News-7/27/1950), Safety Director Henderson calls the MPD brass in to his office, one by one, to lay down the law to stop city gambling. Pfender, F.H. Sadly, just this past year, retired Captain Bob Yee, working as a security and crime prevention officer at a Miami River boat yard in his retirement years, was gunned down in an assassination by a hired hit man and killed. Driggers were assigned the case. (Miami Metropolis/News-7/7, 7/8, & 7/17, 1917). The city council in August of 1913 lay out for the first time, a set of rules for the conduct of Miami police officers. On each occasion that Quigg announced that Miami was closed to gambling, Huttoe went out and made some raids. Our first stop on the afternoon shift was at Jeff's Bar, W. Flagler St and 12th Avenue. His skull was crushed and died on the scene. The Chief is working steadily on the establishment here of the fingerprint system of cataloging criminals. He had the distinction of being assigned Badge #1. P.O. Brock was married to his wife Helen and lived at 159 SW 28th Road, passing away 26 years later at age 73, (Syracuse Herald-Journal, Dec 1952, MPD records). "What happened to my case", I asked. Smith confessed to Chief Quigg that he was brought in from Chicago to blow the safe. The young man who had been arrested stated in court that he worked for Sheriff Hardie and was a witness in two local controversial cases. Another suspect, Earnest Washington Hudson, 30, was arrested by MPD Officer Roosevelt Trimble at a gas station several blocks away. I asked this veteran of many years of patrolling Miami's black area and who had survived several fatal gun battles, how he could expect to run after the bad guys. 2022 Miami-Dade County. 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. Miami detectives had received a tip earlier in the week that safecrackers might soon target the credit union in this building. Miami Police Department Dial 911 for EMERGENCIES ONLY Miami Police Non-Emergency: (305) 579-6111 CrimeStoppers: (305) 471-TIPS (8477) Victims Advocate Services Unsolved Homicides Safe Place Initiative Chief of Police Manuel A. Morales Welcome to the Miami Police Department. 4th street and 4th Avenue. Detective Captain J.O. As I'm looking through a dirty window the building caretaker is in the inside looking out through the same window. It has been told that JP Ralph Ferguson, (and later a Circuit Court Judge) would often be located at a card game in the PBA hall and driven to the crime scene to conduct the police car inquest. Peoria Police Department. McCarthy set up a citizen Secret Observers program for traffic infraction reporting. (208 words), The funeral director had to arrange a separate time for blacks to view McCarthys body, as it seems that he was very popular with all the people of Miami, rich and poor, cabdrivers and professionals, men and women, black and white. Sgt Coplin died on August 2, 1996 in Broward County, FL. Pinder. The Manager read to the commission one line of the report; Quigg is wholly unfit for the office, under him the Police Department has become cruel and because a militant, tyrannical group that follows standards foreign. The picnic was financed from proceeds of the annual dance, sponsored by the association. Gringas, Alex was on-the-job in May of 1912. Sergeant John S. Phillips shot himself in the foot while cleaning his .25 cal. Smith, William Meredith, Edwin V. Stephens, Gordon McDade, Harry Doane, J.B. Watkins, Harry Lee, L.M. Many MPD Vets love to tell the story about Sergeant Milt Olgle visiting a 'friend'. (Miami News-10/27/1941). Chief Reeve and a giant deputy named Aughenbaugh and pled guilty. Lt Ed McDermott, RIP ,May 18, 1980. )(494 words), (Story about MPD going after the fixer of cases in Dade County. Mayor Sewell replied: The Mayor makes the appointments which are confirmed by the Council. The locale of his home was actually within the city limits of Miami Beach. Phone: (928) 779-4549. Charnin went straight to the rear window of the Pontiac and blasted away across the back seat. It was also reported that Chief Hardee announced that 256 arrests had been made in March of 1906. (Miami News, 1935). A few of us got them to test and report. The ticket was issued by a City of Miami officer. At this time the department's force consists of 14 police officers, 2 Sergeants and the Chief of Police. Detectives David Denmark and Johnathan Grossman dig for clues, reinvestigating decades-old cases. Haynes. Kenny graduated with Miami Academy class #58. There were no seat belts installed in the police units at that time. - M.A. A proposal by Chief Quigg to raise the salaries of MPD officers $5 a month on July 1st was forwarded to the city commission. Strict military order will be observed hereafter according to the new orders issued. Just goes to show that advertising works. The police stated that the crime was precipitated by the issue of blacks driving autos in the Miami, an act fought fiercely by white chauffeur (taxi) drivers. (Miami News- 12/3/1941). railroad line had just been extended to Miami from Palm Beach the previous April. During World War II (1941-45), a bulletin board was displayed in the Chief of Police's office listing of all the MPD guys who were then in the military. The county area then also covered what is now Palm Beach and Broward Counties. Whitlock and W.M. He was motivated by six recent deaths caused by drunk drivers, including one of his own police officers, Officer Samuel Hicks. Funny), (A Funny story about our Miami PD ICON, Sgt Harry Lenchner). Officer ------- ------, a beat officer assigned to this area, was suspected of igniting the fires himself so that he could observe the fires as well as the response by the Fire guys. It was discovered that the owners of these slots contributed heavily to Williams' election campaign. Although the cost of living in Miami is . Cooley, L.A., Appointed Dec 1905 as unpaid special, Curry, William, B. on job Nov 1907 -Acting Chief, 1917, Flanagan, Robert -Marshall, Nov.1900- Oct. 1905, Ferguson, Charles Robert, Elected Chief in 1911-13. The list is quite long so I am fearful of missing some, but will note that Paul Zabriske, winner of the Silver Star for heroism, is typical of our young double heroes. (168 words). (Miami Herald-2/2/1915), It was noted that the 18 officers on MPD, are now on an eight hour day. Ingram, 24, was pointed out by citizens as a stranger to the market area. A taxi driver named R.D. The story of one, the beloved Harry Lenchner, now 90, was published in the MPD Vets newsletter recently and is presented in its entirety. Jim Hardee, the brother of the Chief and a MPD officer, stepped in between the men. However, this is a excellent example as to why. ( Census reports, Miami Metropolis/News-4/1912), A photo published in the local paper in 1912 pictured the following MPD officers: A.B. In February of 1913, the Miami Metropolis newspaper reported on the installation of a padded cell for insane prisoners. - Homer .S. On July 28, 1896, 368 male voters incorporated the new City of Miami. They ordered him back into the house. This is the story about a wild Burglary-in-progress by eight burglars that the Miami Police department responded to at that location. (287 words). PSTD is prevalent in the police departments of America just as much as in our military. All book profits are donated to the MPVA Scholarship Fund. Needless to say, he was put back into jail but the other one got to go to Ward D at Jackson Hospital. (Miami Metropolis/News-10/6/1905, & -11/18/1905). The MPD motorcycle squad's office was located along the Miami River back in the 1950's. While waiting for roll call one day, one of the motor officers, Howard Shaw, egged on by Officers Danny Schooler, and Eddie Edmonds, wagered Officer Bob Knight five bucks that he (Knight) didn't dare jump into the Miami River in full uniform. The jail was completed by Christmas day with the police on the first floor and city hall above it. Officer Hicks' wife had died just a month before Hicks was killed. Lee, replacing Chief McCarthy, who requested that he be returned to the rank of Captain. Too many to count.Long, long, time ago the city issued several white bullet proof vests designed by the military. Motor Officer L.P. Brantley attempted to pull over a speedster he was chasing. (The interesting story of the 1952 Dora Pinder case is contained in this chapter.) 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. Officer Frank Angelo Croff, a 28 year old rookie motorcycle officer, was struck and killed by a drunk driver on May 22, 1921. There are thousands of unsolved cases at the Miami-Dade Police Department. On March 15th, of 1925, Sgt. The girl was rescued by six dairy farmers after chasing Darby's car at high speeds on Milam Dairy Rd. His advice after resigning, Move out of the police station and dont let the City Manager try to run it from City Hall". (177 words). ), (This chapter tells of a shootout at the Burger King where one officer and one offender was wounded and the search for the 2nd bad guy.) After sending the driver on her way, I began the process to determine who from the motor squad lived in the south end that would have a pair of britches that I could wear for the remainder of the shift. Also this month, a 21 year old volunteer city fire fighter, John Thompson, was killed when his fire truck flipped over en route to a call just north of town. There were numerous complaints of vehicles speeding on Biscayne Drive, causing accidents and problems. A news column reported that Lt. Huttoe was now back in the Vice Squad raiding every gambling location after Chief Quigg stated (again) that the town was closed to gambling. Mayor Cermack, meanwhile. Wever spotted their auto while responding to a burglary at NW 7th Avenue and 8th street. Leavitt was one of our most famous Miami P.D. He has since retired to the quiet hills of South Carolina. The editor has obtained an original issue of this booklet from the granddaughter of deceased police Captain Barrick. The tips flooded in the next day but each one fizzled despite a large reward being offered that was contributed by the residents of the area that 21 year veteran Stathers patrolled. Dora PD. (817 words), (Story of 13 yr old being abducted) body found years later) (303 words), (Story about the assassination of Officer Vic Butler. Barker and Davenport broke down the door and attempted to take photos of Huttoe and the woman. June 10th- Four MPD officers to stand trial for the beating of C.E. A local paper showed Officer E.W. Police Officer - $125 monthly, $140 after one year. The same judge has previously issued an order preventing twenty Florida sheriff's from arresting Capone "without due process of law". Detective Castillo had served with the Miami-Dade Police Department for 21 years. I now understand what happened to me that night and I can deal with it. Cecil Knight, Woods partner in the chase, was Captain Cecil (Hamp) Knight, who was one of the most famous Auto Theft detectives in the nation for many, many years. Officer Miguel then made a power tackle, downing the man and disarming him. Dade County Sheriffs Deputy, Wilbur W. Hendrickson, 45, was the other lawman killed by Bob Ashley that night in the attempt to facilitate escape. CORAL GABLES, Fla. - A man who is employed by the Miami-Dade Police Department was involved in an accidental shooting in Coral Gables Tuesday night that left him injured, Coral Gables.
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