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DEPUTIES CAUGHT HAVING DINNER WHILE PARKED IN HANDICAP. APRIL 7,2008
DEPUTIES CAUGHT
by newdan (Subscribe)
Posted on: Apr 7, 2008 at 10:09 PM CST
Channel: Local News
DEPUTIES CAUGHT PARKED IN HANDICAP WHILE SITTING IN "THE CHICKEN SHACK" HAVING DINNER ON IH-37.
excuse me! but i believe that is a $300.00 fine
I DIDNT EVEN PARK IN A HANDICAP, BUT I DID PARK ON THE YELLOW LINE OF THE HANDICAP AND GOT A TICKET FOR IT! A 300.00 TICKET !!!
SO glad someone added this to the sight. SO is this being turned over and are they going to get a ticket, it is on film? Would love to see a follow up done..
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It's true; Some people have nothing better to do than badmouth law enforcement. These people put their lives on the line daily. Please, go volunteer your spare time instead of bothering our local law officers. Walk 7 extra steps to get your chicken!
even though i often drive a car with handicap plates, which belongs to a family member, i will not park in a handicap zone . im not handicap!, not yet anyway. leave it for someone who needs it!
WELL WITH KIND OF PUBLICITY WHAT DOES THE SHERIFF OF NUECES COUNTY HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THIS AND WHAT ARE HIS COMMENTS ABOUT IT HERE WHEN HIS OWN PEOPLE ARE BREAKING THE LAW
Sheriff Kaelin says he is not biased against any person when they violate the law regardless of who they are. Let's see what he does about this.
I cannot believe that! how SELFISH!
they will get away with it nothing is going to be done
y didn't the persontell the deputy could it have been a mistake..... o wait everyone except police officer's are perfect.
have done it and was warned by an officer, no big deal!
they'll probably just cover this up like they do everything else!
man get over it there's worst crime going on. let them eat in peace.
Maybe that particular deputy is handicapped. You dont know for sure.
some people have tooo much time on their hands....
Come on, Sheriff, make these deputies pay the maximum fine. Then assign them to extra duty ticketing those without proper documentation who park in the disabled spaces.
people do make mistakes......
Well it could of been alot worse, They could have been parked on the handi cap @ Krispy Kreme Donuts-LOL No Wait theres a drive through there.
Sometimes people make mistakes I know I have and a officer let me go without casting any stones. People just need to mind thier own business and I'm sure the Sheriff is taking action. If he does take action it'll be kept private.
was it intentional or an accident?
Come on people. Cops are human beings and do make mistakes as us mortals. Give the Deputy a brake and let us not crucify him/her. About 2,000 years ago, a great man said, "Let any among you that is without sin cast the first stone" Any questions?
I am not sure but I believe emergency vehicles are exempt from parking restrictions. Yes, he was not on an emergency call, but it is still an emergency vehicle, if you don't like it, then change the law.
I'm sorry but this was not a mistake. He backed up into the handicapped spot. There was no way he didn't see the sign. He blatantly disregarded it and should face just punishment.
Okay. If it's an emergency fine, but there's a fine line you don't cross. These spots are for the disabled only. I also wonder if they got a discount on their meals, some police complain demanding a discount.
its about time they do somthing about that if it was us they give us a big fine
Just because you drive a cop car or drive a Mercedes doesn't mean you can park in the handicapped spot. Saw it at Wal-Mart on Greenwood. Shame on you.
come on people, when youre hungry, who cares where you park
The fact that this is an "emergency vehicle" is irrelevant, the deputy was not responding to an emergency, the officer was being lazy & unconsiderate to hanicapped individuals that actually need to park there. Shame on your duputy.
I think that people should get over it because I know I've done it when I was in a rush by accident. Besides I was at Chicken Shack and he came in to apoligizes to me and my husband for parking there. He apoligized to everyone in there. Get Over it!!
just because he is in law inforcement, doesnt' make him above the law...We have an officer that comes to our store often.(Padre Island) and he really inforces the handicap parking law...Kudo's to him...That other officer should take lessons from him
Some people have nothing better to do than badmouth law enforcement. These people put their lives on the line daily. Please, go volunteer your spare time instead of bothering our local law officers. Walk 7 extra steps to buy your fried chicken.
They're allowed. Some have nothing better to do than badmouth law enforcement. These people put their lives on the line daily. Please, go volunteer your spare time instead of bothering local law officers. Walk 7 extra steps to get your fried chicken.
They're allowed. Some like to badmouth law enforcement while these people put their lives on the line daily. Please, go volunteer your spare time instead of bothering local law officers. Walk 7 extra steps to get your fried chicken. Thanks
Okay guys. Give Rodriguez, Richardson, Solis and any of those other outstandings Deputies a break. Kaelin will take care of the matter. I am sure he is embarrassed about the situation and will most surely take care of it. Just watch where you park.
bottom line...he broke a law.....should get a ticket...just as i would had i been the one to park in a handicap parking spot....
I know that if I were in trouble and that guy was called to my aid, I'd want him closer to the door to get in and get going than having to walk across a parking lot. Time is precious when it comes to emergency calls. They drop everything and go.
I strongly disagree with the people defending the Sheriff, he should respect the law just like we have to, I have seen alot of police turn on lights just to pass the red light cant wait to capture that picture! Thanks Chanel 3 for allowing this site.
EVERYONE MAKES MISTAKES NOW HE KNOWS NOT TO PARK IN A HANDICAP SPOT
Look, it is obvious the parking lot was full and the cops were crazed with hunger. Maybe they should wash cars in the chicken depot parking lot some saturday. I think that would be punishment enough for there discressions.
People parking in a handicap space without handicap plates is a huge pet peeve of mine. My daughter has CP and we NEED those spots, they are closer for her and wider so we have extra room to get her and her equipment out of the car.
note; notice the lack of plates, anyone consider its a joke, aka fake? or just placed a sign there, no blue paint? or does can't the almighty united states afford to paint them?
I'm tired of cops thinking that they are above the law. This deputy needs to recieve a ticket. Additionally, the majority of "Nueces County's Finest" need to go on a diet. Parking in the closest spot to the door at The Chicken Shack is not helping.
Love the new car.
We need to gather the facts. Maybe the establishment was closed, maybe no parking and they were there filing a report. Or maybe they were advertising jobs like CCPD and have their vehicles parked in unrestricted areas. INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY
Just watched the noon news. Sheriff says the deputy will get more than a fine. He didn't say what "more" was but I get the impression he is pretty mad at the guy. He said he doesn't appreciate what this did to the department's reputation.
I think they should see if he ever issued a ticket for parking in a handicapped spot. If he did they should make him pay for every one he ever gave out.
well the chicken is finger lickin good, who cares about the parking, maybe COL. sanders gave them special permission to park there and get the recipe, dont forget the dessert
i bet their not even goin to do any thing bout it...they're just sayin that to tell us wat we want to here...
da flava, handicapped parking is not to be recognized only during operating hours. It's enforceable 24/7! Saying he made a mistake is adsurd. Of all people knowing, he knows not to park there. Jess, you should have kept that comment to yourself
It is my opinion that those who defend the right of the deputies to use the disabled spaces do not understand the necessity of these spaces to those with disabilities. These folks ARE NOT DISABLED and DO NOT HAVE A LOVED ONE WHO IS DISABLED. Wake up!
WOW, PADRECUTIE ITS SPELLED ENFORCEMENT,I DONT KNOW WHY THEIR BLAMING THE SHERIFF HE WAS'NT DRIVING THE CAR. THE OFFICER DID SAY IM SORRY TO EVERYONE INSIDE THE STORE. THEY ARE ALLOWED TO RUN RED LIGHTS SAFELY FOR BACK UP AND EMERGENCIES
THESE PEOPLE MAKING RUDE COMMENTS PROBABLY LIVE INSIDE THE CITY WHERE POLICE ARRIVAL TIME IS 3 TO 4 MINUTES NOT 30 TO 40 MILES AWAY WAITING FOR BACK UP THATS 15 TO 30 MINUTES AWAY. HELLO TO ALL MY FRIENDS IN NUECES COUNTY...
Do cops give us a break when we violate laws. Hell no he should get a ticket just like everybody else. It wouldn't make a difference on him coming to your aid if he parked 2 lots down in case of emergency. If they are handicap they should be retired.
everyone has an off day, i believe these deputies are truely sorry, give them a break they are doing their best to protect the streets you live on!!
After all the negative things that were said by all the "Rightous Citizens" about this Deputy, Has anybody thought about thanking them for the work they do? The only thing I have heard is garbage and that is probably from all the "ticket getters"
this is the county dept. they are more than likely 250 they need to be close to the door.
The Sheriff will fine and probably suspend the deputy at least. A mistake was made and the deputy will pay. Some of you are just haters. Russ I would like to come to where you work and fine you every mistake you ever made thats fair in your world.
actually...nothing major in my book..seen worse..how about a deputy sheriff taking a little one out of a car seat from the back of the patrol car.......well at least the toddler was in a car seat..good thing also that the patrol car was not in wreck
I wonder if all you clowns with so much time on their hands even know who this Deputy is. If you know him like I do, you will get to know one on the finest Officers in our area. He sure has helped my family and maybe some of his critics!
A Deputy made a mistake and the "DOG PACK" is out to get him. Remember that all you hipocrats and clean you own house before you start to point fingers.
We have a war going on and soldiers dying daily. Now comes our Deputy who has probably done so much good for us but all we hear is the bad that people bring out. How about live and let live. GIVE THE GUY A BREAK!
he got suspended hope your happy..... one less deputy on the road. that would probably leave one or two for the entire county! dont u feel safe now......
JUST LIKE A BITTER CITIZEN TO TAKE A PICTURE OF A DEPUTY MAKING A MISTAKE. NOW HE PROBLY GONNA GET SUSPENDED JUST TO MAKE U HAPPY!!! THATS ONE LESS DEPUTY ON THE STREET TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY. I HOPE UR HAPPY WITH UR SELF U MORON!!
They are the law so they should b an example! They should get a ticket like everyone else who do not follow the law,just bcause they are in the law does not mean that they can get away with it and its okay for them to do that.
Thats how it starts, they break one rule at a time untill they have no regards to what they do. Thats why we have some law members who are criminals too.
Really! That's a minor thing they did. Drive on IH-37 or H77 and you will see every law enforcement officer driving faster than 70 mphs without any emergency lites or sirens. Seems like they get extra priveledges when they have the badge and gun on.
get real people. mistake !!!! they know how to read. they would ticket you in a heart beat. they know the law.
Sometimes officers need to get to a call that does not require Light and Sirens but does require urgency that normal driving speed will not work. So they may drive a little faster and flip on lights to get thru an intersection rather than waiting.
hahaha that is a funny pic man they should pay a find its not fair they get away with so much stuff. My mother n law got a ticket she parked in a handicap to get her mom medcine her mom was sitting in the truck they still gave her a ticket!!!
One deputy passed me doing well over 70. He was behind me and had his lights on. I pulled to the right to let him by. After he passed he turned them off. Shortly after that I saw him parked in a handicap slot at the post office. Seems habitual to me.
Any updates on whether they received anything or just got a slap on the wrist?
STOP BREAKING YOUR OWN LAWS.....HE SHOULD GET A TICKET..........
So he parked in a handicap space.....He probably also arrested a drug dealer, got a perv off the streets and saved a puppy this week. Big deal......I know a have been let off the hook more than once for a dumb mistake.........
jon says ...
On Monday, Apr 7 at 10:18 PM
can we as citzens give them a ticket