Could This Be Another Batch Of Lying Deputies?

In mid 2011 another “Archangels” female client learned that she had been improperly and illegally run on the DAVID (Drivers and Vehicles Identification Databank) in violation of the DPPA (Drivers Privacy and Protection Act).  Seventy-Nine St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office deputies were just a few of the many from various sheriff’s offices who had been stalking her on the computers.  She immediately sent letters to the many departments and SLCSO Lieutenant Hostetler of the Internal Affairs Unit conducted an incomplete and bogus investigation into the matter.  Here are just four of the many, many, violations.  But you be the judge…….

Deputy Sean Freeman: Ran the victim 15 times and Hostetler’s report about all stated “no valid reason.”  

            (Note - The 5^th and 6^th times the victim was in the hospital giving birth.  There couldn't have been a valid reason, but Hostetler never checked)

Deputy Randy Tucker ran the victim 2 times and Hostetler’s report states that he was in training with a field training officer.  There is no indication that Hostetler even contacted the FTO.  Why is a trainee even running a deputy in the first place?   There is no indication of any disciplinary action being taken.

            (Note – Those are the exact same dates as above where she was in the hospital.  There couldn't have been a valid reason, but Hostetler never checked)

Deputy Christopher Gordineer:  Ran the victim 21 times. 

Note - 3-13-11 is the only one marked with a reason which states “BOLO (Be on the lookout) LEO “Law Enforcement Officer reasons.” “Archangels” has verified that there was no BOLO and that statement is absolutely false.  There is no indication if Hostetler even verified Gordineer’s statement.

Deputy Dennis Bernas: Ran victim on 7-18-06. 

 Note - Bernas made a false statement claiming he ran the victim in regards to an incident that had occurred several years after he ran her.  That false statement could have been easily disproven, but there is no indication that Hostetler even attempted to verify Bernas' statement.  Bernas was a Lieutenant on the SlCSO and the victim was still employed there at that time.

But wait there’s more!

In his report, Lieutenant Hostetler appears to have spent more time slandering the victim which had absolutely no bearing on her being illegally “stalked” on DAVID.  That was obviously done to justify the illegal and improper conduct of the deputies. ( “Archangels” has redacted that information from the attached exhibits)  He apparently did take some disciplinary actions against some of the deputies, however the fact that they lied during an Internal Affairs investigation was never investigated in order to apparently cover-up their criminal conduct.  By the way, lying during an IA investigation is a crime under Florida law punishable by prosecution and termination of employment.

QUESTIONS: Do you think that Lieutenant Hostetler’s investigation was thorough and complete?  Do you think that he is an expert in creating a cover-up?  Are you concerned that someone like him wears a badge?   Do you wonder what other criminal conduct of “Good Ole Boy” deputy friends he has covered-up?  And how many deputies that are not “Good Ole Boys” he has screwed out of their jobs and pensions?  Did you know that it takes a certain breed to do what people like him do?  Do the words dishonest, no conscience, and a waste of taxpayer money fit the bill?   Does it seem that there is a pattern beginning to be evident?  Let’s all work to get rid of people like this and replace them with honest and ethical public employees.  REMEMBER THAT WHEN YOU VOTE!

Authored by Ira B. Robins                                                            Salvatore E. Rastrelli

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