I thought I knew the law, but the law won*

[BOP]

Surveillance footage released of Sheriff’s Deputy charged with retail theft​

"Zeller worked approximately 60 shifts at the Home Depot, from January 2022 to September 14, 2022, ranging from six to 10 hours per shift. In at least eight instances captured by surveillance he would remove products from the hardware store’s shelves, place them near the registers with a note indicating they should be held for him, then walk out of the store without paying. He was wearing a Snohomish County Sheriff’s uniform, using Sheriff’s Office equipment, and driving a fully marked patrol car during these incidents.

Misinterpreting a state law that rules any amount stolen over $750 becomes a felony, Zeller would never steal more than $750 worth of products at a time, court documents show."

Oopsie.

Surveillance footage released of Sheriff's Deputy charged with retail theft - Lynnwood Times

Jeremie Zeller, a now former Snohomish County Sheriff's Deputy, is facing charges of a Class B felony for organized retail theft.

lynnwoodtimes.com

From Steve Lehto:
"...and so he thought he knew the law and apparently he was wrong. And I know that'll come as a surprise to many people <laughs> that a county deputy does not know the law. that. well." Time stamp: 06:14 - 06:24

Huh. Jailhouse lawyers (aka sea or garrison lawyers) and cops; not knowing the law as well as they think they know it. Who'd have thunk?



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*Give yourself a No Prize if you got the song reference

 

[Hijinx]

They must have some sort of entrance exam before they hire a person as a police officer.
This clown knew there were security camera's he knew they were watching him and despite not knowing the law about a felony , he was stealing and he knew they could see him stealing. The guy is an idiot.

 

[GregV814]

take his pension

 

[Grumpy]

you were quick on that one, Greg

 

[Sneakers]

you were quick on that one, Greg

Faster than Home Depot. Took 10 months to do anything.

 

[GregV814]

you were quick on that one, Greg

not that hard...if a popo farts in a crowded bar, SOME wanna take pensions...okay, fine....next we start taking ssa benefits from john q citizen....

 

[PrchJrkr]

Faster than Home Depot. Took 10 months to do anything.

Slightly (grossly) off topic, but if you want to purchase an item that requires truck freight shipping, Home Depot may be able to help. About 5 years ago I purchased a boat from Home Depot and had it delivered to Ace in Charlotte Hall. I saved a nice chunk of money over the closest competitor.

 

[Sneakers]

Slightly (grossly) off topic, but if you want to purchase an item that requires truck freight shipping, Home Depot may be able to help. About 5 years ago I purchased a boat from Home Depot and had it delivered to Ace in Charlotte Hall. I saved a nice chunk of money over the closest competitor.

I did that with something heavy, a snow thrower, had it dropped-shipped right to the house by ABF from Home Depot. No shipping charge to me if I remember right.