Newlywed Arrested After Rushing Wife to Hospital

[Niels Bohr 72]

True. A cop can make a decision. A decision to think about letting the guy help his wife first, then give him a ticket. Or, take a huge career risk that will either make him look good or look bad depending on whether he thinks the guy is a terrorist. If he isn't, then his career is over. If he is, then he just got promoted.

I think in this cop head, he was suffering from issues at work which would make him think irrational.

Well its pretty unlikely we will read any stories of a cop thats good at his job, does it well, and goes home to his wife and kids at the end of the day.

[Usui Takumi 1,562]

This has actually happened before. In the previous case the charges were dropped and the cop was forced to resign.

Edited June 22, 2010 by Sousuke

[Darnell 8,478]

I hope the couple gets great attorney - get some huge $$ back from the city for damages.

This 'stuff' is stupid - is great 'shark' waters, as well.

This is the one time that having the right 'shark' is useful.

[Fandango 1,439]

What a dique this cop is.

If I were in this guy's shoes, I would have used my cellphne to call 911 and let the cop somehow know what was going on. But then again, he was in a life-or-death situation, so I don't fault the guy for not thinking of it.

[besaangel 18]

I guess this cop thought his authority was greater than another person's life. How wrong he will find out he is...

[웃 910]

I thought this was pretty funny the other day. We were talking about police enforcement.

I came up with the idea that the police officers should be posted up at the police station (like firemen sit at a fire station) and shoot hoops and play baseball and do nothing all day until the alarm sounds. Then they rush over to the emergency (exactly like firemen).

In inner cities or cities with high crime rates they obviously need to patrol but there are plenty (probably the majority) of towns across the country that could implement my idea. In small towns with low crime do they really need to be out looking for trouble, looking to ruin someones day, harassing the very same citizens that pay their salary through taxes? Issuing traffic citations, eager to catch someone going 10 over with a speed trap, following teens around and busting them for having 2 grams of pot. I think they can sit their butts at the station and be on call instead of instigating problems, looking for someone to pull over while on patrol.

Thoughts???

Edited June 22, 2010 by Lord Infamous

[JohnSmith2007 353]

Charges Dismissed Against Man who Rushed Wife to Hospital

June 22, 2010 11:58 AM

Kevin Sims

The Chattanooga Police Department has just issued a statement and dismissed charges against a man who was rushing his wife to Erlanger for medical care. Spokesperson Lt. Kim Noorbergen just issued this statement:

"Charges of traffic violations, evading arrest, assault on a police officer, reckless endangerment, disorderly conduct and registration violation have been dismissed against Jessie Wright. These charges stem from the incident that occurred at Erlanger Hospital on June 16th, just after midnight.

Hamilton County District Attorney General Bill Cox and Chattanooga Police Department Chief Rawlston have reviewed the incident and concluded the necessity for Mr. Wright to reach the hospital with his wife was greater than the offenses he was charged and arrested for.

At the direction of Chief Rawlston the Internal Affairs Division will continue the Internal Affairs investigation and will also take a look at policy and procedures involving these types of incidents, supervisory responsibilities and training issues.

We deeply regret this incident has occurred and hope to meet with Mr. and Mrs. Wright at their earliest convenience to discuss the events of June 16."

UPDATE:

Erlanger Medical Center has removed Wright's suspension.

The hospital says in an e-mail:

"At Erlanger, it is a matter of routine to suspend an employee once he/she has been charged with a felony offense. Circumstances surrounding that charge determine whether or not the employee returns to work. We investigate whether or not that felony charge could pose a potential threat to patients, visitors and/or staff.

Based on Erlanger’s investigation of Mr. Wright’s felony charge, the decision was made Monday to lift his suspension. He has been notified of his lifted suspension and will be returning to work at Erlanger. He will also be paid for the only day he missed during his suspension."

http://www.newschannel9.com/news/charges-992319-wife-dismissed.html

[IndigoSkies 168]

Lol. Power-mad coppers.

[Usui Takumi 1,562]

The guy is going to lose his job just wait and see.

Officer Powell was forced to resign when he made the same error. Mind you that involved an NFL player.

Edited June 22, 2010 by Sousuke

[Niels Bohr 72]

If they can't keep their head cool, then they shouldn't be cops. It's a professional job. It should be professionally done.

[Ban Hammer 13,337]

If they can't keep their head cool, then they shouldn't be cops. It's a professional job. It should be professionally done.

+1

[Darnell 8,478]

yay ! all charges dropped against the husband !

http://www.aolnews.com/nation/article/charges-dropped-against-eric-wright-tenn-man-arrested-after-rushing-wife-aline-wright-to-hospital/19526732