More on Off-duty Police Shooting

If you recall, I wrote in to inform many of you about a shooting that took place in the Richmond neighborhood. More news has come out since the last post, and I would like to address it. More and more witnesses have come out to give their story about what had happened that night. Vincent Cheever, 17,gave his story. Cheever told police that Bill Panas, the man shot, was not one to start fights. He also stated that the officer never identified himself as an officer at the time of the incident. Cheever claimed that when a fight broke out, Tepper, the off duty officer, came out of his house to try and break it up. He was hit in the face with a punch, and that is when he drew his gun, waving it around at nearly everyone, stated Cheever. Cheever then went on to say that after everyone had ran down the street, Bill stuck around and said, "Come on, your not going to shoot me". Tepper then responded with "Oh, yeah?" Bill was shot in the chest and taken to Temple University Hospital where he died at 11:33 p.m.

Officer Tepper has been placed on desk duty while this investigation continues to grow. He has been with the police force since 1993 and is currently making $58,610.00. As of now, officer Tepper has not commented on the investigation.

3 Officers Slain in Pittsburgh

It was the deparments first fatalities since 1995. Over the weekend, 3 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania police officers were shot and killed by a man by the name of Richard Poplawski. "We have never had to lose three officers in the line of duty at one time at one call," Harper said. Nathan Harper is the current police cheif for the Pittsburgh police department. The suspect surrendered around 11 a.m. outside of his home in Stanton Heights. He was wearing a bulletproof vest and armed with an AK-47, a rifle, and a pistol. The suspect fired about 100 rounds during the standoff at his house Harper stated. Poplawski was taken into custody, and is expected to be charged with homicide, aggravated assault, and other related offenses. The first officer to approach the scene was shot and killed, and the other two officers were killled while trying to assist their fellow officers. The entire incidient started when the suspect opened fire out of his bedroom window against on coming police. Some of the near by neighbors were evacuated during the standoff. Police say they have responded to calls from that same house two or three times in the past.

Off duty cop kills man in Philly

Over the weekend, an off-duty Philadelhpia police officer shot and killed a man when he tried breaking up a fight. The officer's name was not given, but the man killed was 21 year old William Panas. The incident occur ed on Saturday night in the Port Richmond area. The fight was believed to have involved over 20 people. The officer who shot and killed the man has been placed on administrative duty while the investigation unfolds.

Regarding New PA State Troopers

Over the weekend I did some research on the Pennsylvania State Police academy procedures. I myself have been considering going to the academy which is located in Hershey, PA. The academy runs for approximately 7 months and requires you to live there. Visitors are allowed on Sundays, but only on occasions. Cadets are allowed to go home on the weekends as long as they have completed all their tests with a score of 70% or better. Unfortunately, during my research I discovered that the academy has been put on hold for lack of funds. The PSP are looking for new sources to fund the program. The PSP program is a paid academy, which provides cadets a $1,500.00 paycheck bi-weekly before taxes. As of their last announcement, the October of 2009 class has been indefinitely delayed. So for anyone planning on filing an application form for the PSP, just be aware that you may not receive any feedback from them for quite some time, or not until they receive adequate funding. To read more about what exactly the PSP is all about, check out their website listed below.
http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/psp/4451/HR/576875

Fort Hood Updates

Unfortunately, we all know about what went on at Fort Hood. To stay up to date with what they are going to do with the mass murderer, take a look at this article. I found it the other day while researching the topic. It's very sad to think that someone could do such a horrific thing. Anyways, the topic is pretty sad, so if you don't mind reading more about it, feel free to take a look at the link i posted below.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/11/05/fort-hood-shootings-7-dea_n_347366.html

Strippers On Links at Golf Course

The Cherry Valley Golf course in Stroudsburg, PA is under investigation after a newspapers website caught on video strippers giving men lap dances before they teed off. There were stations set up around the course with lawn chairs and blankets laid out, according to the men who shot the video. The women were interviewed by the news reporters and told them that they were employees of the CR Fannys Gentlemens Club in Wilson, PA. As of right now, no crimes have been uncovered, said police.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,286780,00.html

Sex for World Series Tickets

Over the weekend, I came upon this article, which I had to take a look at. The women posted an ad stating Sex-and-the-Series. She posted this with hopes of getting tickets in replace of sexual favors. A undercover police officer saw the ad and followed up with it. He met this women in a bar and quickly arrested her. To read the complete story, click on the link below.
http://www.policeone.com/patrol-issues/articles/1959377-Pa-police-set-up-sting-for-woman-who-advertised-sex-for-World-Series-tickets/