The attorneys appeared before a Miami Justice of the Peace to charge Miami Public Safety Director, Sam McCready and Mayor Ritter, for the false arrest of Capone. Many residents of the area were asked (and complied) to take a polygraph test. Great 1973 story. The policeman looked at him for a moment and then got into the police car and drove away. First Desk Sgt- 1915. When it came, it was a slap heard half way down the block. He was motivated by six recent deaths caused by drunk drivers, including one of his own police officers, Officer Samuel Hicks. A Federal Grand Jury called Vice Squad boss, C.O. A proposal by Chief Quigg to raise the salaries of MPD officers $5 a month on July 1st was forwarded to the city commission. The results of the city election in July of 1913 were reported in the local newspaper. The Miami Police department organized a Homicide Unit in July of 1926, according to a story in the Miami Herald, July 23, 1926 and Miami News, 7/16/1926. Note: Manning (the burglar) , after recovering, was bonded out by his wealthy out-of- town family, and stayed at a Beach hotel while attending his trial. Before venturing into our Miami street stories, the author presumes that the images the reader possess of Florida law enforcement in the early days of Miami, differs primarily from today, only in the technological gadgets and modes of transportation that are now present. Authors Note: Now, when Harry and I exchange visits and telephone calls, he never fails to bring it up, to my delight. Emergency. MPD advised that Ingram was a four-time loser with a criminal record. From 1934 to 1937, only male Miami police officers were assigned as radio dispatchers. The suspect was arrested by MPD Chief S.D. One of the intended victims was Miami Police Sergeant Cecil (Hamp) Knight. Investigation revealed that two of the suspects came in from northern states and the third had recently been released from Florida's Raiford prison. On a side note, my stomach went through another churching episode just prior to kick-off that day. (Miami News- 9/19/1937). A detective in one area would not venture into another's territory or case without being on the receiving end of unwanted grief. In late October of 1896, the Commission voted a salary of $50 monthly for the City Marshall position and noted that he would always be on duty. Detectives. (351 words), (An inside story on Super Bowl event at Miamis Orange Bowl in 1969, when the Jets beat the Coltsin Super Bowl III). Carberry heard a pick-up call for a green Pontiac believed used in the Grand Union robbery and spotted the car at SW 3rd Street and 12th Ave. (St. Petersburg (FL) Times- 2/28/1939), Mayor Williams was recalled in the city election along with two other commissioners. But, this time, all his buddies knew about it - because they had taken him there.". Smith, and Dade Sheriffs Deputy Barnes, who lived across the street from Saunders store. A suspect had confronted her in her own home and savagely attacked her, even cutting off one breast and sticking it onto a bedroom dresser mirror. Miami-Dade County Police Detective Cesar Echaverry under watch at a neurological intensive care unit after suffering a gunshot wound to the head Monday night, during a shootout with an. In April of 1914, Clarence Daly was hung for the rape of an elderly woman that occurred in June of 1913. (First person story of wounding of MPD officer Ray Parker by member of Cash gang.) Huttoe was reinstituted to his previous rank and position in July of 1949. Several years ago our Vice President, Harvey Bach, proposed awarding funds toward college scholarships for the children and grandchildren of our Miami Police Veterans Association members. Lathan reported that he observed the two men together in a car heading over the causeway toward the beach and that Asher appeared to be either drunk or doped up. On Sunday afternoon, September 25th, 1927, 40 year old MPD Officer Albert Johnson was accidentally shot and killed while on duty at N.W. The Movement had a budget of $10,000 in contributions for paying these rewards. He followed the Pontiac to NW 2nd Street and pulled the car over as two other police cars arrived. Instead, he bellied up to the bar and ordered a cold beer, AND offered me one also. Garrett was committed to a mental hospital as insane but later attempted to gain his freedom by claiming he was cured. MURDER OF GABLES OFFICER WALT STATHERS. However, this is a excellent example as to why. Driggers retreated until he reached a corner of a home. The press headlined the story by stating. Ross Cefalu was not just a police officer. He was reported to have said, If other states followed Floridas example of speedy trials, crime would certainly drop quickly all over our country, (Fresno Bee-2/17/1933, Nevada Journal-2/18/1933). (This chapter tells the story of the departments in-fighting.) Detective Mike Gonzalez was the first police unit that arrived on the scene and attempted first aid. Morris, Rose and Mitchell, it was determined that Niles planned to take over all the assets of Asher after his death, and an order issued to pick up Niles. The Chief of Police W. Whitman issued an order that: (1) Not to enter a saloon except as duty calls. He is presently an investigating supervisor in an anti-corruption state unit. In June of 1960, Class #44 graduated from the MPD Police Academy. In April of 1915, Mayor Watson reinstated three police officers who had been suspended for being drunk on duty. (Police were not equipped with radios at that time). Also this month, a 21 year old volunteer city fire fighter, John Thompson, was killed when his fire truck flipped over en route to a call just north of town. I asked this veteran of many years of patrolling Miami's black area and who had survived several fatal gun battles, how he could expect to run after the bad guys. Former Chief Quigg, now a city commissioner, stated that Huttoe has been at odds with his superiors for years, from Chief of Police Reeve, Chief Rowland, Chief Nelson and Chief Mitchell as well as Chief Quigg. It had crossed the lawn and crashed into the patio in back of 700 S. Alhambra. Haynes. The author could hardly believe how normal and calm Edwards's demeanor was while discussing the horrible crime. (Horse drawn) His request was referred to a committee. Looking up, I saw a citizen pointing up to the East Side of the Court House. Rossman and Jimmy King covered each end of the coach. Homicide Detective B. J. One spot check found a window open but no burglars, causing the detectives to commence a stake-out at the building. and Sergeant George T. Warner replaced Lindstrom. Joe testified very well, covering all bases and your testimony was not needed.". Gray and Constable Frohawk arrested Asbury Duckett for the knife murder of Ben Worthy at Woods Saloon, north of town. His predecessor, Chief Whitman, did not run for re-election. 22nd Ave and 23 Street, by a close friend as the two were in the process of shooting the friend's sick dog. Detective Chief Scarboro was reprimanded by Chief Quigg for not allowing two juvenile sons of an attorney to call home after being detained at the Orange Bowl for alleged scalping of tickets. Franks had quit and was attempting to re-join the department. Bunnell, Alvus A. Gray was replaced as City Marshall by the election of R.S. This event in Huttoe's career simply added to the many other gambling cases that brought him much attention during a thirty year span at the Miami department. When Detectives E. S. Chambers and Henry G. Howard arrived at White's home, they observed smoke pouring from a bedroom window. 32 were riding the wagon. A year later Ken volunteered to return to the Marines to help his buddies out and was killed. Zangara had accumulated $2500 in savings and had been withdrawing it to live on during the last year of his life in Miami. Officer Smith, slipping out the back door of his home, came around to the front. It has been told that JP Ralph Ferguson, (and later a Circuit Court Judge) would often be located at a card game in the PBA hall and driven to the crime scene to conduct the police car inquest. It was a one-act play, showed on a screen only a few inches square, featuring only head shots of the two actors. He was said to have hit the citizen in the head with his pistol while trying to collect some overdue sanitary violation fine. Off. The truck was never found. Chief of Police William J. Whitman was accused of entering a woman resident's home while drunk in June of 1914. Detective Fred Rowland was placed in temporary charge of squad. A special civil service ruling was passed to protect the pension and seniority rights of retiring Chief McCarthy when he reverts back to his civil service rank of Captain. Wever chased them on his motorcycle, catching up with them in front of the Savoy Hotel on NW 2nd Street. Schmid had gone to Chief Hardee's office to provide bond for a young employee who had been arrested by Caswell for vagrancy. A local paper showed Officer E.W. Stevens, William Chandler, Ned Russell, J.D. William J. McCarthy, born in Waterfiet, NY, September 17, 1896, died at his desk in the police chief's office on September 10, 1941. One of the suspects fled with the officers in pursuit. (US Census reports, Miami Metropolis/News-8/1913). The MPD police radio system was split into two channels on February 15, 1950, due the heavy load of traffic on the sole one. At a subsequent trial, Niles was convicted of first degree murder which then carried an automatic sentence of execution in Floridas new electric chair. His gun began to smoke. Steve is now deceased. He was stationed on the USS Arizona in Hawaiis Pearl Harbor on Dec 7, 1941, during Japans strike against America. Nationwide, detectives receive a median annual salary of $62,110 as of May 2009, according to the BLS, with half of all detectives earning annual salaries between $47,070 and $83,650. (#2). These officers may not be Miami household names as they were not the subject of stories that the news media loves - corruption and gossip. Some of these officers were Reserves. Starling, W.B. The two men known to have been wounded were carried from the field by their comrades. The offender was taken to Jackson Hospital in critical condition. Silent Witness. (This chapter tells the scary story of a homeowner shooting at an officer. Det. His last words were, Goodby to all poor people everywhere, PUSH THE BUTTON. He is still going at 90 and we all love him. Chief 1913-1917. The homeowner heard the noise and seen the blue lights of the squad car. It will cause you to think about the policeman's lot for many years to come. A burglar broke into the Miami Police Academy and got away with a number of bills ranging from $1.00 to $100. (658 words). The killer had shot Bob at close range with a silencer-attached handgun secreted in a bag. I have included some of these tales in this book. After the offender tossed the officer through the glass window he was shot twice by Englishs partner, Officer Cicero Anderson. Gray was immediately sworn in by new Mayor John Reilly the evening of the vote. Sgt. August 31st -Six bootleggers beat up two MPD officers, Offs. The MPD also hires civilian crime scene investigators (CSIs). A Robert Franklin Jones was arrested in 1962 but later released. Niles was arrested for the murder of fellow cabbie, W.R. Asher, after MPD motor officer P.C. Chief Whitman asked for the resignation of Off. A month later McCarthy issued an order to round up all known criminals and bring them into the police station for questioning (We could do that then). In 1949, women became sworn members of the department with Officers Dorothy Asti Gramling and Lillian Gheer being the first two women trained in the police academy. The first week of Chief Dillon's return to work, he fired Lt. Curry - for no reason. I will insist that the department be run with the sole aim of protection of life and property". Two other marked police cars arrived, one occupied by Sgt Bill Charnin, and immediately returned the gunmen's volleys. (Miami News-7/27/1950), Safety Director Henderson calls the MPD brass in to his office, one by one, to lay down the law to stop city gambling. Auto Theft Detective James Frank Beckham, 29, was shot and killed by a bootlegger about 11 P.M. on February 3rd, 1928. Prisoner Wilson grabbed Crews' gun and fired three rounds. She is survived by her son, partner, parents, step-parents, and two sisters. The officer fired again and at his third shot the yeggmen responded with a broadside of rifle and shotgun fire. GEO. Hardy Bryan, Capt. Quigg says he will no longer fight for the position. New York police advised MPD that an Arthur Longaro was en route to Miami on the train and was allegedly involved in the huge robbery. A gunman, who was not one of the three suspects, shot Lane in the back of the head as the officer was searching the hotel corridors. You may recall the earlier story in the late 1930'a about Chief Rowland confiscating the illegal slot machines around town and arresting the owners. The editor has obtained an original issue of this booklet from the granddaughter of deceased police Captain Barrick. I bluffed him by advising that I think we should go talk to the Captain back at the station, to resolve the dilemma. One day a woman was walking next to the Dupont Building, known for its swirling winds. In January of 1913, there were nine full time police officers working under Chief Ferguson. The woman was injured as the car swept by. On February 28, 1951, Officer James Brigman, 29, a South Carolina native, was killed in an auto crash at N.W. Driggers shot and killed the suspect during the confrontation. Phillips, Finch Cochran, Alex Gingras, D.A. In December of 1933, Constable John Dickson was killed by an offender. The offender later recovered and was executed in 1941. June 17th- Chief Reeve orders crackdown on bookies. At 5AM, four burglars arrived with three entering the building via the open window. Patrolmen Milledge would later become the first Black patrolmen to die in the line of duty on November 1, 1946. (1,190). C.R. (This chapter provides the details on the shootout that killed Officer Morris.). On each occasion that Quigg announced that Miami was closed to gambling, Huttoe went out and made some raids. Any net proceeds from this book (The Miami Police Worksheet) will be donated to the M.P.V.A. He was aided by Officers E.R. Cross, spoiled Zangaras aim as she threw herself in front of him clutching his arm. Detectives Chambers and Howard beat out the flames without the aid of firemen. (475 words). Hardie built the fire department from scratch and was very well regarded for his energy and efficiency. (5/14/1949), Officer Dallas Carroll, previously moved to the Coconut Grove night beat for raiding a gambling joint, was jumped and beaten by three men while walking the Grove beat late one night. After a Justice of the Peace hearing, Duckett was ordered held for manslaughter. McDade, E.H. was appointed as a MPD officer in 1911. Officer John Westmoreland was Bowles partner. Dade County Sheriff Dan Hardie accommodated Zangara last request and the button was pushed. (Miami News 5/20/1927). We still greatly miss him, his deep voice and his keen mind. Capone told Chief Quigg that "he had no intention of breaking the law in Miami. Sophie, without missing a beat, said "Why that's not new! Willford, manager of Saunders store, reported to the police station shortly after the battle. During the late 1950's, Miami was experiencing a number of fires at businesses in the downtown area. How can I get a copy of a police report? Callaway was thrown to the ground and sustained injuries that caused his death three days later, January 10, 1927. He was also the building inspector, street superintendent, sanitary inspector and tax collector. It was noted in the press that in April of 1912, Edwin V. Stephens was serving as the Desk Sgt. A year later, Sullivan and his wife was indicated for income tax evasion. Elected in 1906, Chief of Police Frank B. Hardee. Sgt Ellsworth was awarded the Gold Medal for Heroism and was selected the department's Officer of the Year award. Plus related actions.) Brock's policemen brought him bottle after bottle of moonshine and Brock did a lot of sniffing. Miami District Justice of the Peace, Ferguson, arranged quickly for a court stenographer and Zangara freely spoke about the crime, albeit in broken English, admitting that he had intended to shoot Roosevelt but the woman next to him pulled on his arm, diverting his aim of the gun that he had paid eight dollars for in a North Miami Ave gun shop three days previously. Asst Chief Youell arrested two MPD officers for extorting a citizen. Motor Officer L.P. Brantley attempted to pull over a speedster he was chasing. A recent investigation by Senator Kefauver uncovered rampart corruption in both Dade and Broward counties. Young F. Gray, a twenty-six year old man with no previous law enforcement or other recorded civic involvement, was an employed dynamite expert for Henry Flagler's projects. No story accompanied the picture. (Jack) Clinton was suspended but then sued to regain his job. (926 words). Miami initiated an active advertising effort in the 1950's and 60-'s in attempt to entice 'snowbirds' to winter in the Miami area. McLendon, Officers G.S. PSTD is prevalent in the police departments of America just as much as in our military. While attending the police academy, MPD Class #70, Lane was the Cadet Commander. The suspects were immediately transferred to a jail in Jacksonville as it was feared that a crowd of citizens gathered at the Miami jail would lynch them. Johnson had joined the MPD in December of 1925. Cal. In January of 1908, one of the City Council members recommended that the police force be reduced to four members from the present six plus the Chief. The following month, a new city commission fired McCreary from the Public Safety job and a month later fired him as Police Chief. (Story concerning the 1969 plane crash by one of the officers on the scene.). Leo Welch and Art Voss were among the warriors that fought their way to and from the Chosin Reservoir, while Frankie Kessel flew combat jets above. Willford advised that between twenty-five and forty thousand dollars in cash is usually kept in the store over the weekend. The arrest was made in May of 1959, as a huge C-74 Globemaster aircraft prepared to take off with the arms for Batista supporters in the Dominican Republic. A raucous and raunchy gig at Miamis Dinner Key auditorium on March 1st, 1969 resulted in famous rock star Jim Morrison getting arrested for indecency by MPD Officer Ted Seaman and Sgt Jim Cox. About 1967, while I was a Task Force supervisor, a complaint was received from Chief Denham's office relative to customers of the T&D Drive Inn on NE 79th Street receiving an enormous number of chicken s---t tickets from Task Force officers, as the customers exited the restaurant. Burlinson had been ejected from his squad car which then ran him over. "Divorce Police from Booze & Cards is planned". Roberts, G.W., Appointed November of 1913. KLAN LEADER NEW BOSS OF POLICE & FIRE DEPARTMENTS. Nelson had earlier served as Chief when Quigg was first fired in 1944. Reeve was. Story, (Clarence Dickson made history once again when he was appointed the first Black chief of police in 1988. The crowd shouted Kill that man. Al Capone, notorious Chicago gangster, would frequently winter in Miami's warm sun. The author informed him that this was a one-time effort but that we would use this model to bring all retired members of the department together using the mode of the Internet, supplemented by quarterly newsletters. The author was fortunate to have toiled with many honest, intelligent and professional officers. To my knowledge I thought this place was uninhabited. DeBerry from 12noon to 8pm, William B. Curry from 8PM to 4AM, and J.C. Tucker from 4AM to noon. Officer McCormacks body was sent back to Missouri for burial by Philbrick Funeral Home. "Miami is to have a police homicide squad to do nothing except combat the 'murder' wave now sweeping the city". McCreary. However. Officer Hicks' wife had died just a month before Hicks was killed. Det. 6/26/1938, Officer Charles R. Reynolds has been assigned to the waterfront beat for years and states he NEVER has made an arrest. The booklet will be turned over to the current Chief of Police for display in the Police Academy. Leavitt joined the Army in WWI at age 14 and also served in WW2. Frohock, John-Marshall, Oct. 1899 - Nov. 1900. We are fortunate that the intelligent officer went on to become a medical doctor and is able to describe the case from both the viewpoint of a police officer and a medical expert. (6/14/1949). Dade Cold Case investigator Ed Carmody advised recently that the case is still considered an active investigation. The funeral procession of Miami police cars were headed up by two hooded KKK men driving small motorcycles. B-1892, joined the Miami force in November of 1921. This citizens group announced a set of rewards to assist in curbing illegal alcohol establishments in the area. Three big time safe crackers (they called them Yeggs back then) were arrested yesterday by Chief Quigg, Detective Rose, Sgt Keys and Officer Roscoe Dunn. Huttoe and Barker were both suspended by Chief Headley. I explained my plight and she directed me to their bedroom and provided me with a pair of her husband's uniform britches.' (This chapter has a story about the author and partner arguing about who actually nailed the burglar. McCreary was the person who called Chief Quigg about the alleged pimping by H. Kier in 1925, which resulted in Kier being shot and killed by MPD detectives while they were running Kier out of town. (1/14/1949). (This WW2 hero went on to be one of the most well liked MPD officers in history. Smith was taken to police headquarters and questioned by Police Chief Quigg. In 1899, Miamis COLORED TOWN was created from land donated by Henry Flagler and Julia Tuttle, adjacent to the downtown Miami business area, within the confines of then 6th street to 12th street (prior to the 1921 renumbering of the streets) (US Census, City of Miami Publications). Periodic checks were made by members of the Safe & Holdup Squad. They ruled their particular area like old time sheiks engaged in a fierce rivalry with each other. The Grand Jury made reports on the situation and the newspapers ran stories often. The story.) (168 words). Wichman, a Miami native and a graduate of Miami High in 1943, had served in the Navy during WW II and seen action at Iwo Jima. Officer Pat Cannon, called to the scene, was disciplined for failing to make a report of the incident. Knight retired as Chief of Detectives in 1978. The MPD had a liquor squad back then and many wondered if they were assigned to stop the activity or promote it. (Miami News-10/27/1941). John B. Rowland, 36, a Dade County States' Attorney investigator, will become Chief of Police on May 18, 1936. The white drivers had the practice of stopping cars driven by blacks (most of them chauffeuring rich northern visitors), demanding that the owners hire a (white) driver while in Miami. (422 words). Both suspects were shot dead in their car. Wilson was being held at the jail pending the preparation of insanity papers after his arrest the previous day. Rookie MPD officer Richard Roy Marler, 34, was shot and killed accidentally by a Dade County deputy sheriff on November 28, 1921, during a manhunt for an armed robber and suspected killer who was 'running amuck' with a shotgun. Tucker, J.C. was on-the-job in November 1907. Guy C. Reeve, Chief of Detectives, was appointed acting Chief of Police while Quigg was under indictment and suspension. McCarthy was a tough cop but well respected by his officers and the local citizens. Roosevelts car, driven by Miami officer Fitzhugh Lee, (who was Chief Quigg's brother-in-law), started forward at the command of the Secret Service agent accompanying the President-elect, but soon stopped on Roosevelts order to check on his friend Cermack. Miami-Dade County is not responsible for the content provided on Callaway was buried in his native Maryland. He was awarded the Silver Star posthumously. )(331 words). June 20th -The Miami News ran a photo of 30 plus police officers in a classroom getting schooled on correct police procedures. (Miami Metropolis/News-2/19/1915). Finally, he was stricken with toxic neuritis, sent to the hospital and told to take a long rest. Sources for this story were from interview and correspondence with retired MPD officer, Ray Parker, who passed away recently as the book was being published. The policemen just drove their charge to the front door and helped them up the stairs - no extra frills, like circumventing irate wives or delivering the automobile too. (This chapter describes details of organizing the M.P.D. (This chapter tells the sad story of how the justice system has turned to jelly) (politically correct) (531 words). McCreary and Detective E.W. Reappointed in 1911. Ellis, himself a big time moonshiner, was to testify against gang members who had planned to kill witnesses in an upcoming trial. Two of LeFleur's bullets mis-fired but it is possible he did hit his assailant. The list includes --------, 58. August 30th -MPD Officer Earl Hudson, an amateur boxer, was knocked out in the2nd round at a boxing match in Atlanta, Georgia. Sniffing moonshine whiskey in the line of duty gave Captain Raymond Brock, of the Miami Police Department, an early retirement and a pension of $339 a month back in 1955. June 23rd -Desk Sgt John Phillips was demoted for failure to take action on a report that a citizen was contemplating suicide. 6/17/1938, Officers Harry Fouts and Carl Spense made a quick arrest via a radio BOLO, one of the first using the new two-way radio setup that MPD installed. One yeggman dropped in his tracks. We consider these men Double Heroes. (Miami News-2/24/1935), Captain William J. McCarthy, commander of the traffic division, was named Acting Chief. Marshall Gray, after a fairly uneventful first year, was re-elected without opposition in October of 1897. (2) No card playing in the police station. One of these has been the renovating of the headquarters office in the city hall.
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