Home invasion victim charged with firearm violation -- Wilmette, IL

Chicago Tribune ^ | Lisa Black

[Jubal Harshaw]

A Wilmette homeowner who shot and wounded an intruder was charged today with violating the north suburb's ordinance banning handgun ownership.

If convicted, Hale DeMar, 54, faces a fine of up to $750.

"It would be unfortunate and potentially tragic to conclude from this incident that Wilmette families would be safer if they keep a handgun in their homes," Wilmette Police Chief George Carpenter said in a written statement. "The oppose it is true. Wilmette families are in greater danger if they keep a handgun at home."

[Jubal Harshaw]

Just a little news from the Chicago area.

[Beelzebubba]

Bang

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[ParityErr]

What a stupid moron that police chief is. So if the home owner didn't have a firearm and the intruder assaulted or killed him, how is that safer? This guy needs to be a crossing guard not a police chief. No offense to crossing guards.

[68 grunt]

Wilmette Police Chief George Carpenter is a pig!

[Blueflag]

The Police Chief's ignorance is exceeded only by his arrogance.

What protection did his deparment provide?

[Dallas59]

How dare this man break the rules! He should've served milk and cookies...AND with a hug!

*sarcasm*

[Double Tap]

"It would be unfortunate and potentially tragic to conclude from this incident that Wilmette families would be safer if they keep a handgun in their homes," Wilmette Police Chief George Carpenter said in a written statement. "The oppose it is true. Wilmette families are in greater danger if they keep a handgun at home".

Umm, really? WOW, rights are wrong, wrongs are right...and the sheeple are subjects.

[ZGuy]

"It would be unfortunate and potentially tragic to conclude from this incident that Wilmette families would be safer if they keep a handgun in their homes."

From his viewpoint it would be tragic -- Crime would go down, there would be fewer criminals to catch, his statistics would go down, his staff would be reduced, he couldn't cry for more money, etc.

[SJSAMPLE]

So where was this "cop" when the shooting took place?
At home?
Out screwing his girlfriend?
At the donut shop?

Wherever he was, he sure wasn't out protecting the public.
Meanwhile, the homeowner was left to defend himself and now he's being penalized.

[wjcsux]

In IL. Should have known. The Peoples Republic of Illinois is hell bent to make the streets safer for criminals.

[DumpsterDiver]

Wilmette Police Chief George Carpenter said in a written statement. "The oppose it is true. Wilmette families are in greater danger if they keep a handgun at home."

If that's the best the chief can do in a written statement, I think I'd take his advice with a grain of salt.

[wjcsux]

In IL. Should have known. The Peoples Republic of Illinois is hell bent to make the streets safer for criminals.

[stylin_geek]

Time to move to a more firearm friendly state. Or, at least, to a town with Police Chief that is not as stupid.

[zarf]

Pay the $750.00 and buy a new gun.

Screw the authorities.

[TomServo]

"It would be unfortunate and potentially tragic to conclude from this incident that Wilmette families would be safer if they keep a handgun in their homes," Wilmette Police Chief George Carpenter said in a written statement. "The oppose it is true. Wilmette families are in greater danger if they keep a handgun at home."

Sounds like georgie needs to be put out on his fat rotarian ass for making such an outrageous and irresponsible statement. Or maybe he's just looking to keep his keister in donuts. After all, we can't let the sheeple know they have a God given right to self-defense. Georgie needs his job.

[spunkets]

"What protection did his deparment provide?"

None.

[semaj]

"What a stupid moron that police chief is."

He's not stupid nor is he a moron. I'll tell you exactly what he is. He is a lying, deceiving, evil POS!

[technomage]

"The oppose it is true. Wilmette families are in greater danger if they keep a handgun at home."

Well then Bubba, I must be in SERIOUS danger!!!

[Houmatt]

DeMar should demand a jury trial. He has a legal right to one and there is no way in hell he will be convicted for defending his home from someone who would have killed him given half the chance.

[Bloody Sam Roberts]

...violating the north suburb's ordinance banning handgun ownership.

Get a shotgun. At least THAT should be Constitutionally protected.

[spunkets]

"The Peoples Republic of Illinois is hell bent to make the streets safer for criminals."

That's correct. One of the council members was quoted in the Trib after this happened as saying he would not change the law, but he was glad the homeowner had a gun. It amazes me how dumb and rotten some people are.

[Dallas59]

He could have done like "Ma" Gladys and "Pa" Clifford....

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1053763/posts

Then again, are Canadian "intruders" less violent?

[SAMWolf]

"It would be unfortunate and potentially tragic to conclude from this incident that Wilmette families would be safer if they keep a handgun in their homes," Wilmette Police Chief George Carpenter said in a written statement. "The oppose it is true. Wilmette families are in greater danger if they keep a handgun at home."

What a crock of horse sh*t!!! Think grade A a$$ needs to be voted out of office.

[steplock]

 

This is the Police Chief of Wilmette, George Carpenter

 

Biographical Facts:	George Carpenter became Police Chief of Wilmette in 1991. He was born in Oak Park, Illinois. He became police chief to make a change and make a difference in the world.
How this person is connected to Wilmette:	He's the Police Chief of Wilmette. He trains the other police officers. He has arrested people before. George Carpenter became the Police Chief by being a police officer.
An Interesting Fact:	The most exciting part and hardest part of his job is being a part of change. He enjoys his job because he can help people. He likes his job 100 percent. He likes his job because he loves to help out the community. The job as a Police Chief takes up a lot of time because you have to work days and some times nights. The best part of working in Wilmette is the people of Wilmette. The number of crimes in Wilmette is 550 a year.

[Diddle E. Squat]

It would be unfortunate and potentially tragic to conclude from this incident that Wilmette families would be safer if they keep a handgun in their homes," Wilmette Police Chief George Carpenter said in a written statement. "The oppose it is true. Wilmette families are in greater danger if they keep a handgun at home."

Another 'the sun revolves around the earth' moron

[spunkets]

" He has a legal right to one and there is no way in hell he will be convicted for defending his home from someone who would have killed him given half the chance."

He lives in Winettka, IL. The whole area is a high end socialist stonghold. They'd have him hung for just thinking of harming the poor deprived criminal.

[freeeee]

"It would be unfortunate and potentially tragic to conclude from this incident that Wilmette families would be safer if they keep a handgun in their homes," Wilmette Police Chief George Carpenter said in a written statement.

Do tell George, what would you do if someone invaded your home? (you hypocrite!)

"The oppose it is true. Wilmette families are in greater danger if they keep a handgun at home."

Tell ya what George. I don't want your family to be in danger, and I'm willing to sacrifice my safety for yours, so you can mail your gun to me. (I'm so selfless sometimes!)

[steplock]

Give your opinion!~ FREEP!

police@wilmette.com

[hut1hut2]

If you are familiar with this case, you'd know that the break-in was facilitated by keys obtained in AN EARLIER BREAK-IN.

There have been several similar burglaries in the north shore recently.

I'm sure that the chief was hot on the trail of the perps.

[Hillarys Gate Cult]

If these are home numbers, please to not post them here. Work numbers are OK. Posting stupid bureaucrats work numbers is highly encouraged.

[Land of the Free 04]

Indeed, it's pure Barbara Streisand to point to intrafamily handgun violence as if the guns were turning Ozzy and Harriet into Bonnie and Clyde. Make all guns disappear and lowlifes will still be harming and killing their family members and cohabitants. A police chief ought to know that.

[MediaMole]

I wonder if they will revoke his FOID, which effectively takes away his second amendment rights in Illinois.

[Diddle E. Squat]

Wilmette Springfield Police Chief George Carpenter

[Dan from Michigan]

This idiot and arrogant chief is a REASON for the 2nd amendment.

[Land of the Free 04]

If these are home numbers, please to not post them here.

Why not, if they're from the town's official Web site, as these are?

[ArrogantBustard]

What an stupid moron evil tyrant that police chief is.

Likewise the city council and mayor(?) that passed the handgun ban.

[Land of the Free 04]

I'm sure that the chief was hot on the trail of the perps his next doughnut.

[JimRed]

Not only the "illegal" weapon charge, but the shooting was PREMEDITATED; he PLANNED to shoot the poor criminal! Or whichever other poor crimnal happened to show up.

[punster]

The Wilmette, IL police chief has his head where the Sun never shines

[spunkets]

One of the chiefs from this area shot a whole in his living room ceiling with his new Glock. He tried to blame it on the gun, but couldn't. I wonder if this is the same goof.

[JimRed]

OOPS! Forgot the < /sarcasm > tag.

[TYVets]

The Willmete Police Deparment had an extra patrol assigned to the area for about 3 weeks.

The alleged armed peon home owner protected his family and home before the police arrived.

The alleged home owner should get a fair trial before they tke him out back and hang him.

The police chief should be fired ,tarred, feathered and run out of town on a rail. There is no cure for stupity.

The perp can sue the home owner, get judgement and own that house. Then it is his turn to be robbed.

[<1/1,000,000th%]

"It would be unfortunate and potentially tragic to conclude from this incident that Wilmette families would be safer if they keep a handgun in their homes," Wilmette Police Chief George Carpenter said in a written statement. "The oppose it is true. Wilmette families are in greater danger if they keep a handgun at home."

Apparently they are in danger from the government if they don't allow themselves to be victims. I'd pay the $750 and get another gun. Cheap life insurance.

[theyibby]

of all the nerve. A citizen exercising his constitutional right to bear arms.

Criminals ought to believe that every damned one of us has a gun in the house.

[Prime Choice]

So where was this "cop" when the shooting took place?
At home?
Out screwing his girlfriend?
At the donut shop?

The cop was probably at home...and screwing his girlfriend (who works at the donut shop).

; )

[Myrddin]

If the all knowing police department was doing its job, then the home invasion suspect would have been pre-empted before entering the property. Since the police department was an utter failure at omniscience, the homeowner had an opportunity to defend himself. The police chief is an ignorant, gun grabbing nutball.

[GRANGER]

Gee I wonder why here in Virginia we don't have those break-ins of occupied homes?

[TYVets]

"Pay the $750 and buy a new gun. Screw the authorities."

I like your style, the best advice I have seen all day!

Confucius once told me K. I. S. S. ( Keep It Simple Stupid ) that I can understand.