After midnight on July 4, 2006, Raleigh County sheriff deputies John Hajash and Greg Kade silently parked their squad cars at an intersection about two blocks away from the home of a man who had reportedly fired a gun at his own residence outside of Beckley earlier that evening.

Raleigh sheriffs deputies to stand trial in 2006 fatal shooting

#1 Jul 11, 2011 Okey Mills: You won't this in the Ragister Harkle -- but other news media are covering it: Raleigh County sheriff deputies John Hajash and Greg Kade along with Raleigh County Sheriff Danny Moore and Chief Deputy Steve Tanner, will stand trial on allegations that the two deputies failed to follow proper procedure the night Robert Webb was killed at his residence in Cabell Heights, Beckley. Kade ordered a cease-fire after he saw that Webb did not have a weapon in his hands. Hajash realized that Webb's firearm was near his feet. Webb appeared to have already died, Hajash said. The deputies secured the scene and called for an ambulance. Mary Webb went outside at one point and, apparently seeing the body in the driveway, asked the deputies, "Who shot who?" The deputies told her to go back into the house, and waited for the ambulance to arrive. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of Mary Webb by her lawyers Mike Olivio and Travis Griffith, paints a different picture. The men never announced themselves as police before they opened fire, the suit states. Instead, Hajash and Kade rushed toward Webb "in order to close the distance between them," and fired their weapons after they had apparently startled the man into scrambling for his own. The suit also claims that a neighbor made the original complaint that Webb was firing his gun at his house by calling dispatchers on a non-emergency line. The complaint was classified as a "non-emergency nuisance call," the suit states. They didn't have to kill this man. There is a lot more to the story than the Sheriff's Department would have you believe. Read it at: http://www.wvgazette.com/News/201107100860...

#2 Jul 11, 2011 kmm: Good luck to Deputy Kade and former deputy Hajash. Your hard work and dedication to your job are appreciated more than you'll ever know. There's no doubt that Being a law enforcement officer is a hard job and I commend you for a job well done in getting dangerous criminals off the streets. Thank you.

#3 Jul 11, 2011 Okey Mills: kmm wrote: Good luck to Deputy Kade and former deputy Hajash. Your hard work and dedication to your job are appreciated more than you'll ever know. There's no doubt that Being a law enforcement officer is a hard job and I commend you for a job well done in getting dangerous criminals off the streets. Thank you. Thanks for your opinion. Others view them as murderers who used very poor judgment that night. Others think they could have used less lethal means. Neither was fired on. Neither knew for sure a gun was in hand. You gave your opinion. Mine is both acted irrationally and killed a man without due cause. If you or I shot someone because we "thought" they had a gun, we would be in prison to this day.

#4 Jul 11, 2011 so true: Okey Mills wrote: Thanks for your opinion. Others view them as murderers who used very poor judgment that night. Others think they could have used less lethal means. Neither was fired on. Neither knew for sure a gun was in hand. You gave your opinion. Mine is both acted irrationally and killed a man without due cause. If you or I shot someone because we "thought" they had a gun, we would be in prison to this day. Good luck with the lawsuit. Raleigh County has a corrupt justice system. I know first hand that deputies will lie to get their way or help a buddy out. They don't care who they hurt with their lies so lots of luck. Once they lie, all of them sstick together like a bunch of fraternity college boys. Did not think they lied like they do until I experienced it first hand. The current sheriff seems to turn a blind eye to their lies.

#5 Jul 11, 2011 Just sayin: Its the 'thin blue line'. Just as Chief Snavely in Hinton what cops will do to lie and defend other cops. Like, for example his sexual assault coverup when he was a WV State Trooper.

#6 Jul 11, 2011 Woolineyea: I don't have a problem with law enforcement. Maybe those that do need to be shot. Why was the law there in the first place? They don't come to my house with weapons drawn. Must be a reason for that don't you think? A person must need some help or they would not be called out in the first place. Where was the state in all of this? They are the ones that need to be there. Thats why we pay taxes. When was the last time you saw a state police car? When you drove past the SPHQs?

#7 Jul 11, 2011 Any chance: Is there any chance Tanner could lose his job? I have a hearing coming up and if he doesn't show I am good to go.

#8 Jul 11, 2011 Big1: I have often wondered what if, Policemen went on a serious call and got the address wrong and kicked the wrong door down in the middle of the night? Alot of people like me sleep close to a firearm. If they kicked my door in waking me from a sound sleep hearing all that noise and hearing them running towards my bedroom or my childs, would I be charged with murder? The way things are today someone may break into your-my house anytime. I would in my mind be protecting my family.I would hate to have to use my gun on anyone, but before I let them hurt someone in my home I would not think twice. Do you agree with me Shootist?

#9 Jul 11, 2011 What: Who the hell fires an assault weapon in their driveway to celebrate a birthday? If you heard how the neighbors on that street felt about this man, you might feel differently, especially if you had to live there. The guy intimidated and terrorized the neighborhood for years. Nobody should die for being goofy, but I can't put any more blame on those officers than on Mr. Webb himself!!

#10 Jul 11, 2011 I agree: Mr Webb will not bother those neighbors any more he will not shoot his assault weponn anymore for any reason and it is ashame that the deputies get drug thru all this proceedings and their families have to worry about losing every thing they have or hope to have because some idiot got all liquired up and started Therorising the neighbor hood because it was his birthday. And what about the times he beat up his poor little wife wonder if he had got shot during one of his domestic assault complaimplants if she would be suing because the deputies were there to protect her and ended up having to shot him to protect her. Maybe they should have lived out in the bogger woods if he wanted to go off the depend and shot uP in the air with out getting law enforcement called on him by some noisy ass neighbor. Wifey may not have survivaied the dostemic assaults in his drunken rages. I agree the deputies done what was right that nite and for this lawsuit I hope they fight it to the hilt and not let the insurance companies settle out of court and when it's all over with wifey po has to pay their court cost and cost of their attorneys to fight this thing over a worthless peice of shit that is lucky he lived as long as he did.

#11 Jul 11, 2011 Calls it like I see it: Just so you all know.. cops lie: (AP) July 11, 2011 NEW ORLEANS — A former police detective testified Monday that he participated in a plot to fabricate witnesses, falsify reports and plant a gun to make it seem police were justified in shooting unarmed residents on a New Orleans bridge after Hurricane Katrina. Jeffrey Lehrmann, a government witness in the federal trial of five current or former officers, said he saw Sgt. Arthur "Archie" Kaufman retrieve a gun from his home several weeks after the deadly shootings on the Danziger Bridge. Kaufman later turned the gun in as evidence, claiming he found it under the bridge a day after the 2005 shootings that left two people dead and four others wounded.

#12 Jul 11, 2011 annoyed: All you idiots of course want to blame the police. That webb individual was firing his gun and a complaint was made. The deputies arrived on scene and parked down the road. They then quietly walked up to the house whre webb had his back turned and held his ak-47. They said "police! Drop your weapon!". Instead of dropping it the poor fool spun around and was shot by kade. The deputies did nothing wrong and probobly saved someone else from having a shoot out with webb. Say what you want-someone points a gun at me thinking they are gonna be the big bad wolf, I will be sure to take cover and return fire while advancing on target. The deputies did no different. Excellent work kade and hajash!

#13 Jul 11, 2011 Calls it like I see it: annoyed wrote: All you idiots of course want to blame the police. That webb individual was firing his gun and a complaint was made. The deputies arrived on scene and parked down the road. They then quietly walked up to the house whre webb had his back turned and held his ak-47. They said "police! Drop your weapon!". Instead of dropping it the poor fool spun around and was shot by kade. The deputies did nothing wrong and probobly saved someone else from having a shoot out with webb. Say what you want-someone points a gun at me thinking they are gonna be the big bad wolf, I will be sure to take cover and return fire while advancing on target. The deputies did no different. Excellent work kade and hajash! Wow!!! I guess you were there and you know ALL THE FACTS!!! Thank you officer. You may go back to eating your donut.

#14 Jul 11, 2011 annoyed: Calls it like I see it wrote: Wow!!! I guess you were there and you know ALL THE FACTS!!! Thank you officer. You may go back to eating your donut. Wow retard, the register herald said essentially the same. As also was quoted in the defense attorneys institue due to the lawsuit they filed on them. The lawsuit (according to the article) is some bs about the deputies failure to render aid, which is just a money grab. Btw I love donuts, but sorry to disappoint-not a cop just prior military. Which go ahead I'm sure your criminal ass has something to bash the usmc about as well. Now let me please enjoy this creme filled donut while ur wife enjoys my knob.

#15 Jul 11, 2011 Dumbass Detector: annoyed wrote: Wow retard, the register herald said essentially the same. As also was quoted in the defense attorneys institue due to the lawsuit they filed on them. The lawsuit (according to the article) is some bs about the deputies failure to render aid, which is just a money grab. Btw I love donuts, but sorry to disappoint-not a cop just prior military. Which go ahead I'm sure your criminal ass has something to bash the usmc about as well. Now let me please enjoy this creme filled donut while ur wife enjoys my knob. Had to pipe in here. You set off all my bells and whistles. Yep.. you probably are a jar head. You sure sound and act as stupid as any Marine I have ever met. I love how you make accusations about things you don't even know about, and how you try your childish insults about my 'wife'. hahaha.. your knob is about 2 inches, no doubt. And that donut gut of yours hide that. -- glad you enjoyed my 'creme' I so enjoyed filling your donut with! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHA Seriously, I'm pretty good at deciphering childish scribbling, but for the life of me, I can't figure out "institue". Please use that little tool called Spell Check so us adults can figure out what your babbling means.

#16 Jul 11, 2011 like a brother: What wrote: Who the hell fires an assault weapon in their driveway to celebrate a birthday? If you heard how the neighbors on that street felt about this man, you might feel differently, especially if you had to live there. The guy intimidated and terrorized the neighborhood for years. Nobody should die for being goofy, but I can't put any more blame on those officers than on Mr. Webb himself!! who the help do you think you are to tell someone else how to celibate there birthday and the forth of July and in honor of his deceased father who served as a us marine defending this country and it right to own and bear arms it doesn't matter what you thought of rob personally he was on his property firing his father s gun in the air as he had done in previous years the busy body that called in should bear some guilt in this also and whom ever you are go straight to Iraq or some where where you don't deserve. The freedoms of this country I'm not ashamed of my beliefs I'm mike flannery brother in law to rob who are you

#17 Jul 11, 2011 like a brother: Fufufufufu Calls it like I see it wrote: Wow!!! I guess you were there and you know ALL THE FACTS!!! Thank you officer. You may go back to eating your donut.

#18 Jul 11, 2011 like a brother: kmm wrote: Good luck to Deputy Kade and former deputy Hajash. Your hard work and dedication to your job are appreciated more than you'll ever know. There's no doubt that Being a law enforcement officer is a hard job and I commend you for a job well done in getting dangerous criminals off the streets. Thank you. o yeah and citizen out of there backyard firing celebrating shots in the air hero's my ass murderers

#19. Jul 11, 2011 driver: Does anyone remember how late this was going on?

#20 Jul 11, 2011 2nd Amendment: Your right. He did have the right to keep an bear arms. However, he had no right to fire his ak-47 in the air. Regardless if it was July 4th, his bday or any other occasion. Having the right to keep and bear arms also does not give you authority to turn and aim that same ak-47 at responding officers - although it can be argued that he didn't know they were officers. The amendment states " keep and bear arms ". Not " get drunk on the 4th of July , fire aimlessly into the air with an assault rifle then aim that assault rifle at whoever you please ".

#21 Jul 12, 2011 Worse yet: I wonder why the Raleigh County Sheriff's Department hasn't responded to complaints of the RED FORD TRUCK, license number: 3LU-921 that terrorizes the SAME neighborhood with his no-exhaust, speeding, running stop signs, and extremely reckless driving? You'd think that a 2 ton at 60 mph was also a deadly weapon as he is going to plow thru someone's home or kill some children walking on the side of the road. Yet--- NO DEPUTIES. NO PATROLS. NO RESPONSE NOTHING. The reckless and dangerous way he terrorizes the neighborhood with his speeding loud truck is no different than firing a gun in the air. Of course the Red Ford Truck isn't the only one. There are several vehicles making their drug runs in the neighborhood that are loud enough to shake the pictures off your walls. A deputy would have a field day writing tickets, if you could just get them to respond. Fact is, our sheriff's department is in a sad state of affairs. And it has been for several years. BTW, I'm no ballistic expert, but I'd say a .22 cal (a standard .22 cartridge can have a ballistic range of up to a 1.5 miles) travels further than a 7.62mm (ballistics range approximately 440 yd).*citation Wikipedia. And people fire 22's all the time in the air. Is it right? No, but it happens. Every year someone in that same neighborhood has more aerial fireworks than what you see at the Charleston Riverfest. Yet, never is a deputy around. 4th of July, Labor day.. come see what I'm talking about.

#22 Jul 12, 2011 Please Every sane, experienced, knowledgeable person that is educated in gun safety, etc. knows that you are to NEVER shoot into the air. If you are going to discharge your weapon as a waste, you shoot into the ground. This isn't the Wild West with morons shooting off rounds into the air Hollywood style. It's common sense and knowledge! No wonder this state is engulfed in stereotype and ignorance.....

#23 Jul 12, 2011 really: Mike Flannery, I'm very sorry for your loss. I am especially sorry for Mr. Webb's wife and daughters. However, what does his father being a "war hero" have to do with anything? Why should he be firing an AK-47 in a NEIGHBORHOOD? That has nothing to do with any of his rights under the Bill of Rights. My dad served in WWII and Korea. My son and I have several guns that belonged to him in a gun safe in our home.....where they belong, unless they are being used for hunting or target practice on a range. Never once have we fired them to celebrate ANYTHING in our subdivision.(Incidentally, "celibate" means you don't have sex. You might learn the difference between the two.) Anyone who can't see your side should go to Iraq? That has to be the dumbest statement I've ever heard. Anyone who knows so little about the U.S. Constitution and local law shouldn't post on a public forum.(Or maybe you'll be packing for Pakistan?)

#24 Jul 12, 2011 What: Mike Flannery's comments, writing, spelling, and lack of knowledge speak for themselves. My prayers for this family and anyone who encounters them.

#25 Jul 12, 2011 blue press: like a brother wrote: who the help do you think you are to tell someone else how to celibate there birthday and the forth of July and in honor of his deceased father who served as a us marine defending this country and it right to own and bear arms it doesn't matter what you thought of rob personally he was on his property firing his father s gun in the air as he had done in previous years the busy body that called in should bear some guilt in this also and whom ever you are go straight to Iraq or some where where you don't deserve. The freedoms of this country I'm not ashamed of my beliefs I'm mike flannery brother in law to rob who are you was your brother-in-law firing his weapon within the legal distance to do so? there are laws against firing a weapon within a certain distance of a roadway, residence, and school. it doesn't matter about "his" property and backyard if you do not have the proper, legal distance. what would have happened if your brother-in-law's stray bullet accidentally killed a child that night? freedoms go both ways, and we have the freedom to enjoy our yards and homes without dodging bullets from drunk neighbors!

#26 Jul 12, 2011 greg in central va: What some people don't realize is some fool firing a weapon in the air may seem on it's face harmless. The reality is, that projectile HAS to come back to earth, a little thing called gravity. WHERE that round comes back down is anyone's guess. Maybe someone 5 miles away, sitting in their home watching tv and it come through the roof. Are they any less dead because of a lack of intent? People that weren't there, myself included, don't know what was going through these officer's minds at the time. This appears to be a civil case because they weren't charged criminally. Cops are ALWAYS guilty until proven innocent. His widow shouldn't count her money right now.

#27 Jul 12, 2011 Big1: blue press wrote: was your brother-in-law firing his weapon within the legal distance to do so? there are laws against firing a weapon within a certain distance of a roadway, residence, and school. it doesn't matter about "his" property and backyard if you do not have the proper, legal distance. what would have happened if your brother-in-law's stray bullet accidentally killed a child that night? freedoms go both ways, and we have the freedom to enjoy our yards and homes without dodging bullets from drunk neighbors! I live out in the country not very close to anyone. One day I went into my backyard, went up on the hillside put up a target and fired my 30-6 3-4 times to make sure it was still on target. About 1 hour later while I was sitting on my couch two police cars came slidding into my driveway. 1 State Police and 1 Deputy, they both had thier vest on and was in what looked like army fatigues boots included. They started to lecture me about firing a gun within 500 ft of a house. When I told them to get a tape measure, I did not live within 500 ft of anyother house. They informed me that included my own house. I guess 1 of my drunk neighbors was woke up at 2pm buy my shooting. They lived about a 1/4 mile or more from me. They did nit write me up just a warning that time. My bro.inlaw was in Beckley gun club at that time. He told me a guy in that club was wroteup for the same thing. He fought it and won, but instead of a 100-150 dollar fine he had a couple thousand in lawyer fees. He should have made the county or State or the cops pay his bill. Iknow it is dumb to shoot a gun in a neighborhood but this was nowhere close to anyone.

#28 Jul 12, 2011 Hear hear: 2nd amendment is right you have the right to bear arms but you cannot discharge a firearm with 500 feet of a dwelling the law does not make exception if it is your house or not. It makes no difference who it was that walked, run, crawled or ever how that got behind him he should not have pointed the gun at them. His wife stated on the witness stand that he was a red neck she didn't state the obvious that he had an ak47, drank beer, he probaly had a pickem up truck with loud exhaust, and I bet he dipped snuff or chewed tobacco and probaly had a motorcycle or 4 wheeler, a car/ truck parked in the yard uP on blocks , and I bet he had long hair. Another point well taken is what goes up must come down unless of course an areoplane got in the way. Bullets shot in to the air loss the force going up so when they fall I don't think they could do much damage but they may do damage to a person or a vehicle moving down the road or even just parked.

#29 Jul 12, 2011 annoyed: He was in the wrong and paid the price for it, case closed. Shoot your guns all day long, just don't do it within 500 ft of another house. I don't know, its common sense isn't it?

#30 Jul 12, 2011 Just down the street: I used to live just a little way from where this incident occurred. I can say for sure, This man did not have a history of firing weapons or intimidating anyone. I moved to that neighborhood about 4 years prior to this incident and I never heard this guy popping off shots. The state police did spend alot of time at another residence a few houses down (drug dealers). I'm not saying that Webb wasn't in the wrong in this incident. I am saying that all the hype about him being some type of public nuisance is pure non-sense. It was just a way for the cops to villify Webb so as to justify them shooting him in cold blood. Okey: the story you told was the same one going around the neighborhood at the time of this tragedy. Webb placed the gun down on the ground, and the cops still shot him. Although Webb was breaking the law, by placing his gun on the ground he was showing compliance to the orders of the cops. In my opinion that is not a justified shooting, and I hope they not only jail the officers, I also hope Webbs family sues the Sherrif's dept., I also hope they personally sue everyone involved in this case.

#31 Jul 12, 2011 canada_wondering: This is a terrible tragedy...if the cops are wrong may justice be served...but it won't bring Mr Webb back regardless of the outcome...

#32 Jul 12, 2011 What: His own brother-in-law said that he had fired the gun previously to "celebrate". I have a co-worker who lives a few houses away. This is the source who told me the man's behavior was erratic and that neighbors were afraid of him. Playing blaring music in the driveway in the wee hours of the morning shows his lack of respect...... Again, I am sorry for his family, but knowing how to conduct yourself is necessary in this life. Otherwise, we're just like any other animal!

#33 Jul 12, 2011 canada_wondering: ell I got some asses for neighbors so I can feel sorry for anyone who has been bullied, my neighbor beats their parents and parties and causes trouble all you can do is call the cops or move.

#34 Jul 12, 2011 Wondering: Lots here willing to put the death penalty on anyone not bowing down to authority. That's the problem around here, people still with the Coal Camp mentality ,back then allowing Baldwin-Felts agents to terrorize them because of bowing to authority out of fear.

#35 Jul 12, 2011 Woolineyes: He was in the wrong and paid the price for it, case closed. Shoot your guns all day long, just don't do it within 500 ft of another house. I don't know, its common sense isn't it? Too bad that so few have common sense.

#36 Jul 12, 2011 What: Judged: This isn't Blair Mountain. This was not an organized uprising to protect worker's rights. It was a drunk with an AK47 in the middle of the night. The local police were called, not Sid Blankenship and the boys. If you're going to use history to make a point, make one event parallel the other. If the guy were firing around your house or your kids, I'll bet you might feel differently. If this had anything to do with "coal camp mentality", the other men in the camp would have disarmed the ass and beaten the crap out of him. Don't try to belittle the decent people who live and work in this area.

#37 Jul 12, 2011 Woolineyes: Just down the street wrote: I used to live just a little way from where this incident occurred. I can say for sure, This man did not have a history of firing weapons or intimidating anyone. I moved to that neighborhood about 4 years prior to this incident and I never heard this guy popping off shots. The state police did spend alot of time at another residence a few houses down (drug dealers). I'm not saying that Webb wasn't in the wrong in this incident. I am saying that all the hype about him being some type of public nuisance is pure non-sense. It was just a way for the cops to villify Webb so as to justify them shooting him in cold blood. Okey: the story you told was the same one going around the neighborhood at the time of this tragedy. Webb placed the gun down on the ground, and the cops still shot him. Although Webb was breaking the law, by placing his gun on the ground he was showing compliance to the orders of the cops. In my opinion that is not a justified shooting, and I hope they not only jail the officers, I also hope Webbs family sues the Sherrif's dept., I also hope they personally sue everyone involved in this case. Lets see. The police come and he has a gun at midnight. Why wasn't he in bed asleep? I don't guess he cared that some one had to go to work the next day? Its hard to sleep with loud radios and blue lights flashing in the middle of the night. He could have celebrated at 9 PM like the rest of us. Freedom doesn't mean lack of respect for your neighbors. The teachers that teach your kids have to be annoyed with this kind of nonsensr and then guess who complains about bad teachers? There's a time and place for every thing including celebrations.

#38 Jul 12, 2011 mmmhmmm: The one officer used to be a nutcase way back when. Doesn't surprise me he would be trigger happy.

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#41 Jul 12, 2011 federal: so true wrote: Good luck with the lawsuit. Raleigh County has a corrupt justice system. I know first hand that deputies will lie to get their way or help a buddy out. They don't care who they hurt with their lies so lots of luck. Once they lie, all of them sstick together like a bunch of fraternity college boys. Did not think they lied like they do until I experienced it first hand. The current sheriff seems to turn a blind eye to their lies. Raleigh county is not hearing this case. It has been taken before a federal court. Is this court going to be biased and prejudiced as well?

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#43 Jul 12, 2011 Whatever: mmmhmmm wrote: The one officer used to be a nutcase way back when. Doesn't surprise me he would be trigger happy. Which officer is this in reference to? All cops have to go through testing to be hired I don't think they would hire someone who has mental issues...

#44 Jul 12, 2011 annoyed: Just down the street wrote: I used to live just a little way from where this incident occurred. I can say for sure, This man did not have a history of firing weapons or intimidating anyone. I moved to that neighborhood about 4 years prior to this incident and I never heard this guy popping off shots. The state police did spend alot of time at another residence a few houses down (drug dealers). I'm not saying that Webb wasn't in the wrong in this incident. I am saying that all the hype about him being some type of public nuisance is pure non-sense. It was just a way for the cops to villify Webb so as to justify them shooting him in cold blood. Okey: the story you told was the same one going around the neighborhood at the time of this tragedy. Webb placed the gun down on the ground, and the cops still shot him. Although Webb was breaking the law, by placing his gun on the ground he was showing compliance to the orders of the cops. In my opinion that is not a justified shooting, and I hope they not only jail the officers, I also hope Webbs family sues the Sherrif's dept., I also hope they personally sue everyone involved in this case. I question your agenda. You better get your facts straight too, the old topic on this and all his neighbors said he was a menace and they are glad he's gone. Maybe he didn't bother you because you live so many houses down?

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#46 Jul 12, 2011 annoyed: Wondering wrote: Lots here willing to put the death penalty on anyone not bowing down to authority. That's the problem around here, people still with the Coal Camp mentality ,back then allowing Baldwin-Felts agents to terrorize them because of bowing to authority out of fear. Wow idiot. You make it sound like everyones afraid of authority. Tell that to all the cops that get shot and killed each year. Authority is only there to get rid of the trash and protect the flock. The flock should respect the authority and the authority should respect the flock. But when push comes to shove the authority is gonna win.and they are only gonna win if you just happen to be on the wrong side of the law. I'm not even a cop, but if you shoot your ak-47 right next to my house I'm gonna come at you with my m-16 and you better stop firing. If you point your gun at me its lights out, and hopefully your lights will be the ones going out. The cops did shoot him because he pointed his gun at them. Don't believe this wish wash that he "laid his weapon down". If he had done that he would be alive right now. Its just crooks and liberals spreading lies about cops. Some are bad-most are not. Kade and hajash are good cops. So stop it allready.

#47 Jul 12, 2011 annoyed: much more annoyed wrote: Now that is the funniest thing I have ever read on here. Statistics prove that law enforcement has more people with mental issues than any other employment. That is hilarious, do you know how many suicides and mental problems happen with law enforcement. What about the state trooper that stalked his ex a fe years ago and other cops stood by while he shot her dead? Do ya think he just might have had a tad bit of mental issues? How many times do you read where a cop has gone awry and killed himself and a few other innocent people along with his crazy ass? If mental issues ruled out someone from being a cop, there would be NO cops. I know one in particular that has lied so what would stop them from lies on their application. Yes, MANY cops have mental issues. Have you known any of Raleigh Co. finest on a personal level. I meant to respond to you earlier, but you need to speak with your neighbors. Maybe be friendly and do it over a cold beer. If the deputies won't help call the troopers, they have to respond. Also, document times and dates of the shootings. And yes cops suffer from mental problems. Not all of them, but there are some. There's only so many suicides, murders, child abuse, and total lack of respect for authority these days that I'm sure would drag them down. I got enough abuse in the military, no sir couldn't pay me to be a cop these days. Well the pay sucks too anyways.

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