Powell issued an apology, which Moats’ agent, Jordan Woy, said Moats and his wife have accepted.
Dallas-Fort Worth television station KTVT reported that a planned meeting between Powell and the Moatses would not happen. Powell’s attorney Bob Gorsky, told the television station that they were told the in-person apology would have to be made publicly and with the media present. He said they felt those terms were unacceptable.
Woy said in an e-mail Wednesday to The Associated Press that there would be no meeting.
Powell had said he wanted the meeting with the couple to “personally express my deep regret, sympathy, and to apologize for my poor judgment and unprofessional conduct.” He also said he wanted to apologize to his fellow officers.
Dallas police said in a statement Wednesday that Powell “resigned under his own accord.” Because he resigned while under investigation, he won’t be eligible for rehire with the department, police said. An internal investigation into Powell’s actions will continue, police said.
Since I had criticized Powell for his original bad choices, I felt that I should acknowledge that he finally admitted to his error and forgoing his further career with that department. I hope that he has learned something from this and helps him with any further career choices.
I am a little disappointed with Moats, who had handled himself well during the incident, to take that overly punitive approach. Unfortunately, I would not be surprised if this ended up in a lawsuit as well.
The news on the telly says they were caught on surveillance cameras, so I would guess their goose is cooked. I only hope the delay is due to the holiday and not some kind of distorted code of honor thing.Four D.C. police officers operating out of the Sixth District station in Northeast have been accused of stealing toys dropped off for the Toys for Tots program, WTOP has learned.
The officers have not been charged with a crime at this point, but D.C. Police Spokesperson Traci Hughes says an internal investigation is underway.
When two Milwaukee police officers were called to a home in the 3800 block of N. Port Washington Road on Wednesday evening, they found a woman who needed treatment for an overdose of drugs and mental problems. They took the woman for treatment, leaving a 6-year-old daughter with an aunt.
But the officers, Steven Roufus and Timothy Gauerke, also dealt with some of the surrounding circumstances they noticed, according to Milwaukee Police Department spokeswoman Anne E. Schwartz. There were no presents under a small plastic Christmas tree in the home. Schwartz said the officers went back to the District 5 station where they work and took up a collection.
"They then went to Walgreens and bought the little girl a coat, hat, Barbie doll and other toys," Schwartz said. "In addition they noticed there was not a lot of food in the home. They brought some food, including milk, juice and cereal. A coloring book and other items also were collected from the station. The coloring book was given to the aunt to give to the child on Christmas Eve and the rest of presents were hidden to give to her on Christmas morning from Santa."
Since the kids can't rely on the Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare, it is good to see someone watching over them.
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