Posted on 12/07/2009 7:58:36 PM PST by The Magical Mischief Tour
MARLOW, Oklahoma – A small force in Stephens County is already under investigation by state and federal authorities but new controversy is brewing as two more Marlow police officers are accused of criminal conduct.
One officer has resigned, another is still on the force, but together they join the growing list of Marlow cops accused of corruption. In Stephens County, many share the district attorney's opinion of the Marlow Police department.
"I don't completely trust some of the officers at Marlow," said District Attorney Bret Burns.
The D.A., who has already asked the FBI and OSBI to investigate the department and its chief, has now confirmed another officer is under investigation. Richard Garrett, a 5-year veteran of the force, is now under investigation.
D.A. Burns said Garrett is suspected of stealing money from a driver during a traffic stop. Garrett resigned last week, just days after the council met to discuss the department's downfall. Burns said he's recused himself from this case, but his office is being asked to look into another.
"We've had several young girls contact us concerning allegations against one of the officers," said James Kee, with Kee & Archer Law Firm.
Attorney James Kee said at least eight girls, now adults, have come forward to say they were molested by a Marlow officer who is still on the force.
"The allegations that we're hearing, again we've got no proof other than what they've said, and that's been turned over to the proper authorities. We understand that they were sexually molested by this officer and another officer that's already been incarcerated," said Kee.
That officer, Tomas Deleon, was convicted in 2004 on five counts of lewd molestation of children and sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Kee said if someone else was involved, that person should also pay for the crime.
"It's hurt these girls really bad and if it's true what they're alleging, this guy needs to be put away for the rest of his life," Kee said.
Kee said there's likely more victims out there and he's hoping they'll come forward. He goes on to say he'd like to see the OSBI investigate these claims.
The city has appointed former Duncan police officer Jimmy Williams as Marlow's interim police chief.
The former chief and two of his officers were suspended following allegations that they lied under oath and tampered with evidence in a drug case.
Suspended, the bastards should be turned lose in the general population of lifer poisoner's.
The most sicking thing about cops is that a fellow cop is god and could do no wrong.
Young
Ego
Badge
Gun
Worst combination you can have and since no senior officers are concerned with lower ranks - only their unions and their pensions and their benefits - we get this mess across the country.
Attorney James Kee said at least eight girls, now adults, have come forward to say they were molested by a Marlow officer who is still on the force.
I've lived in small towns and sometimes it's a payday try for the local "women" to accuse the police of misconduct.
Not so different from marriage...
Ya’ll...I was actualy raised right next to this town. Spent my summers there with my grandmother. These allegations are nothing new. The Police department in this town has been out of control for years. The rumors of this activity has existed for at least 25 years that I know of...and having experienced the Police department there(Massive speed trap...you know the drill), This is not suprising in the least.
I can recall at least 10 different stories where high school aged girls with beer were pulled over and instead of going to jail...perform a service to the officer.
The people of this city are truely breathing a huge sigh of relief.
There is a god.
As soon as that happens, they will eventually start moving up the chain and eventually wind up at the U.S. Congress and the Office of the President.
Starve the beast and make it behave.
Yeah, but He spells His name with a capital G
Yet another corrupt small town police force. Remember a few months ago in Arkansas(?) where the fire chief was shot in the back in the courtroom!?
I am in OK and not surprised.
I remember one better than that in Arkansas when Bill Clinton was governor and there were many more when he was President.
I recall one women that was going to testify against Bill in an Investigation that died in a suicide...with a bullet to the back of her head.
Someone is abusing the banglist keyword. Please remove this from the list. Thank you.
*snicker*
Duly Noted.
thank god...and GOD.
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