Shooting in Medley's Neck
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tom88 said:
Yes, it was on that road but redhead77 posted the speed limit on Medley's Neck Road is 40 and I was just correcting them as it is actually 45. The motorcyclist was observed before that driving very erratically on Medley's Neck and turned onto Breton Beach Road.
It was on Breton Beach road. There is paint marks where the whole incident occured. On the scanner the officer said he had to do 85 attempting to get him to stop. Yes one paper said it was a short pursuit it was about 5-6 miles I know the road he came off of onto Breton Beach road and ended on the corner where the paint is at the intersection of Medleys Neck rd.jazz lady said:
Richard Cranium
New Member
lilbit said:
Just because he was doing 85 to catch him, doesn't mean the biker was doing 85 to get away.
sockgirl77
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LEONARDTOWN, Md. - The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office just reported that Deputy Mark A. Porter, who on Saturday shot a motorcyclist, has been placed on administrative leave pending the completion of an investigation. The man reportedly pulled a knife and attacked the officer and a bystander during a routine traffic stop near Leonardtown.
Police also report that the motorcyclist, Steven Todd Coryell, 40, is still listed in stable condition at Washington Hospital Center.
On Saturday, March 24 at approximately 7:29 p.m., Deputy Sheriff Porter attempted to conduct a vehicle stop in the Leonardtown area. The vehicle, a 2005 Harley Davidson, initially refused to stop and a short pursuit ensued. The motorcycle eventually pulled over to the side of the road.
Police suspect the rider, Coryell, was under the influence of an unknown substance. As roadside tests were being explained, Coryell allegedly produced a knife and threatened the Deputy. During the course of the confrontation, the Deputy fired one round from his agency-issued weapon. The man was hit, but the wound only temporarily stopped him, say police. As the suspect attempted to flee on foot, additional officers were able to place him in custody and administer medical treatment.
Why was the officer placed on leave? Wasn't shooting the psycho justified?
Police also report that the motorcyclist, Steven Todd Coryell, 40, is still listed in stable condition at Washington Hospital Center.
On Saturday, March 24 at approximately 7:29 p.m., Deputy Sheriff Porter attempted to conduct a vehicle stop in the Leonardtown area. The vehicle, a 2005 Harley Davidson, initially refused to stop and a short pursuit ensued. The motorcycle eventually pulled over to the side of the road.
Police suspect the rider, Coryell, was under the influence of an unknown substance. As roadside tests were being explained, Coryell allegedly produced a knife and threatened the Deputy. During the course of the confrontation, the Deputy fired one round from his agency-issued weapon. The man was hit, but the wound only temporarily stopped him, say police. As the suspect attempted to flee on foot, additional officers were able to place him in custody and administer medical treatment.
Why was the officer placed on leave? Wasn't shooting the psycho justified?
MMDad
Lem Putt
It's automatic until the investigation is done. Standard practice in law enforcement throughout the country.sockgirl77 said:
If they don't, and another shooting happens, the county could face a lawsuit.
As for justified, yes it seems so, but that determination is based on a thorough impartial investigation, not just what appears in the paper.
sockgirl77
Well-Known Member
Thanks.MMDad said:
FireBrand
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Railroad said:Medley got shot in the neck?! Ouch! Who shot Medley's neck?!
http://forums.somd.com/showpost.php?p=2021013&postcount=39
Richard Cranium
New Member
sockgirl77 said:
Re-read post #55. The officer clearly failed to uphold the continuum of force. He should be tarred and feathered on the steps of the courthouse.
You might want to glance at this article as well:
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/lawenforcement/policeintegrity/chapter1.htm
Dougstermd
ORGASM DONOR
jazz lady said:
Ok its just not locals???
Do people come on vacation to drive down medelys neck road often?
Richard Cranium
New Member
Dupontster said:
I guess the policy in St Marys County is shoot first, ask questions later?
According to Dupontster's post, the deputy shot before instructing him to put the knife down. Now, I don't think Dupontster has a vested interest in this, so I don't think he's lying about what he heard.
Roberta
OLD WISE ONE
Richard Cranium said:
What came over the scanner was only when Mark Porter had his repeater keyed on. So the WHOLE event did not get transmitted...DUH!!! So you draw your conclusions with out having WITTNESSED what really did happen.
The ONLY reason I am responding to you is because you have so many reltivites that need an explanation also.
Richard Cranium said:
He attempted to stop him. He went around the DNR officer. Stated subject was not stopping declared 1080 possible 1055. Crossed over double yellow line on the otherside of the road. Very clear on scanner after he got him stopped he ran the drivers lic and reg. Then put the knife down. Signal 13 tone was dropped. Then it stated subject cut himself he used the tazer then shot him. He attempted to flee on foot tazered him again. After several orders to put the knife down. I know what I heard on the scanner and understand. I also have the channel they switched to. Thank god through the whole incident Deputy Porter had since to key up his radio. Followed the policy Dick no questions asked.
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