what i want to know is if our new DOG CATCHER/CODE ENFORCEMENT/COP/MURPHY SUPPORTER :police: will be issuing tickets in a non biased manor or will she become a thorn in our side . and why does longton need another expense......to me and this is only opinion...a liability to the city just curious on what you think
I think that no law enforcement officer should take sides in this matter. They are employed to serve and protect all the citizens of the community.
i agree completely with you they should be un biased but............it seems the way that she handled the situation at the park in public makes me a little concerned i just hope she doesnt come at us with revenge on her mind and i am being open ...trying real hard to keep an open mind.........i guess well wait and see i hope it works
Just my 2 cents, because that's all it's worth: why does Longton need a city cop? We had Glen Blackburn as city marshal, they could not afford Glen Blackburn, so they laid him off. Then they all of a sudden have enough money to hire our new dog catcher, excuse me, city cop. Then they have enough money to buy her a patrol vehicle. She hasn't got it yet but she's trying to get a 4 wheel drive chevy truck with 200,000+ miles for $5,000. The city is worried about having enough money to last the rest of the year, so they didn't get bids to partition off a section of city hall as the new police station. Has anyone thought about if our dog catcher, excuse me, city cop, arrests somebody that our jail under the water tower is not really up to code? Maybe we'll have to get us a $2 million jail built like Sedan did. Speaking of which, Sedan houses their prisoners in Howard's jail. I may be wrong on this but I thought it was around $35 a day, but who pays this? The City of Longton or does the inmate pay this? And if he wins his case, does he still have to pay? Is the lightbar being donated for our new police vehicle? I sure hope that a lot of this is being donated. Is our dog kennel up to code or does someone need to contact the SPCA? Anyone thinking I wouldn't do that would be sadly mistaken. And, we just got our new ticket books for the city of Longton. Our new dog catcher, excuse me, city cop, was just tickled pink with anticipation of getting to fill them out. I would sure hate to see all these businessmen around here who have vehicles to be worked on, parts vehicles, junk in general sitting around their shops, getting tickets. But you know, fair is fair and if my yard don't look like the neighbors yard, I will be getting a ticket. There was a talk about an attorney that lives in town (mainly on weekends) that owns a couple of buildings, 3 or 4 houses north of the highway; but he's untouchable because he could tie it up in court for the next 20 years. I think he's just the kind of attorney that I'd like to have. Oh, I almost forgot, our new city cop will also have a radar gun. The most likely place to catch speeders would be on the highway where the sheriff's department already sits. So who gets that revenue, the city of Longton or the sheriff department? In this time of our bleak economy, does it really make sense to have hired a city cop for the city of Longton when there are already 3 sheriff's deputies and 2 reservists in town? Count with me people: this makes a total of 6 law enforcement in a town of just over 300. Moline has 2. Howard has 2. Grenola has none. Longton has 6. I was unaware that Longton was crime central and surely credit to her does not look favorable when you back a pedofile wannabe, talk about what goes on in executive session with the school board; i'm only assuming her husband had told her what went on, otherwise how would she have got the information? And talk with others about her great arrests or helping out on arrests prior to their conviction here in Longton. Just my 2 cents, ain't worth a plug nickel, but I'm fed up with the shit going on in this town.---Mr. Robert L. Walker
P.S. to my 2 cents: If our new law enforcement officer neat police is working at the school, don't know how many hours she's getting but just say 40 for the sake of argument, when does she find time to put in 30+ hours for the city of Longton? Seems like a little double dipping and that'll leave a bad taste in your mouth.
how bout a ambulance crew
Robert, The only thing that I will address is who gets the revenue on the tickets that are written? First of all, when the sheriff's office writes tickets and then those tickets are either pled to or found guilty in court. When those fines are collected by the Elk County District Court, that money goes to the state. Unless the law has changed, the only money that comes back to Elk County is money for the law library. Some of the fine money does go to the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center for training.
Now, tickets written by a city officer is a different story. That fine money is paid into the city and (I believe) the only money that the city does not retain is the amount that is required to be sent to the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center. That used to be about $10 or $15. I will have to do some research to see how much that is.
Below I have copied and pasted the Kansas Statute that tells what qualifies a person as a law enforcement officer. Just FYI.
74-5602: g) "Police officer" or "law enforcement officer" means a full-time or part-time salaried officer or employee of the state, a county or a city, whose duties include the prevention or detection of crime and the enforcement of the criminal or traffic laws of this state or of any municipality thereof. Such terms shall include, but not be limited to, the sheriff, undersheriff and full-time or part-time salaried deputies in the sheriff's office in each county; deputy sheriffs deputized pursuant to K.S.A. 19-2858 and amendments thereto; conservation officers of the Kansas department of wildlife and parks; university police officers, as defined in K.S.A. 22-2401a, and amendments thereto; campus police officers, as defined in K.S.A. 22-2401a, and amendments thereto; law enforcement agents of the director of alcoholic beverage control; law enforcement agents designated by the secretary of revenue pursuant to K.S.A. 2009 Supp. 75-5157, and amendments thereto; law enforcement agents of the Kansas lottery; law enforcement agents of the Kansas racing commission; deputies and assistants of the state fire marshal having law enforcement authority; capitol police, existing under the authority of K.S.A. 75-4503 and amendments thereto; and law enforcement officers appointed by the adjutant general pursuant to K.S.A. 48-204, and amendments thereto. Such terms shall also include railroad policemen appointed pursuant to K.S.A. 66-524 and amendments thereto; school security officers designated as school law enforcement officers pursuant to K.S.A. 72-8222 and amendments thereto; and the director of the Kansas commission on peace officers' standards and training and any other employee of such commission designated by the director pursuant to K.S.A. 74-5603, and amendments thereto, as a law enforcement officer. Such terms shall not include any elected official, other than a sheriff, serving in the capacity of a law enforcement or police officer solely by virtue of such official's elected position; any attorney-at-law having responsibility for law enforcement and discharging such responsibility solely in the capacity of an attorney; any employee of the commissioner of juvenile justice, the secretary of corrections or the secretary of social and rehabilitation services; any deputy conservation officer of the Kansas department of wildlife and parks; or any employee of a city or county who is employed solely to perform correctional duties related to jail inmates and the administration and operation of a jail; or any full-time or part-time salaried officer or employee whose duties include the issuance of a citation or notice to appear provided such officer or employee is not vested by law with the authority to make an arrest for violation of the laws of this state or any municipality thereof, and is not authorized to carry firearms when discharging the duties of such person's office or employment. Such term shall include any officer appointed or elected on a provisional basis.
Okay. Here is the break down of what traffic fines that are sent to the state pays for. I took this off of the Kansas Highway Patrol website. This break down applies to sheriff's office, also, but not to municipalities.
Traffic Citations
The fines for traffic infractions are set uniformly by the Kansas Legislature.
All traffic fines collected by district (county) courts are remitted to the state treasury, and are destributed in the following manner:
11.99% to the crime victims compensation fund;
2.45% to the crime victims assistance fund;
3.01% to the community alcoholism and intoxication programs fund;
2.01% to the department of corrections alcohol and drug abuse treatment fund;
0.17% to the boating fee fund;
0.12% to the children's advocacy center fund;
2.50% to the EMS revolving fund;
2.50% to the trauma fund;
2.50% to the traffic records enhancement fund;
The remainder to the state general fund.
No money collected from traffic fines directly finances the operation of the Kansas Highway Patrol.
Drivers issued notices to appear are required to appear in the district court of the county where the violation occurred or pay the uniform state fine and court costs prior to the court date. Fines for traffic infractions are set by state law and are uniform in all 105 Kansas counties. State law doubles fines for violations occurring in highway construction zones, regardless of whether workers are present.
In addition to traffic fines, the driver is responsible for paying state-mandated court costs, which are set uniformly by the Kansas Legislature
Thank you Janet. I didn't mean for you to go through that much work in looking that up, as I wasn't questioning her abilties to be a cop. She does in fact have a degree in criminal psychology. I am sure she can talk down everyone around here who is high on PCP or LSD or she's probably good in the various hostage situations that we have. As I had stated, why in the hell do we need another cop in this town? If Doug would visit the town more often he would see that the crime rate really isn't that high to need 6 officers in this town. Thanks again!--Robert
I'm not sure if you guys are aware of the fact that the "city dog catcher" already made a drug bust in Longton. Something the other doughnut chasers have yet to do!
We were very aware that she made or was part of a drug bust. Her mother was talking about it here on the Elk County Forum. So apparently she heard it straight from her daughter with details of the drug bust that are not made public. I hear that there are such things are confidentiality due to prosecution by the county attorney, who is not very pleased with the running of the mouth that the city dog catcher has done. Has anyone got a handcuff key for her mouth? Thank you....--Mr. Kshillbilly
Hey inbreed,
I seen it first hand while I was going down the street.
Rain--I think we would probably have a lot in common. I mean we both know the Bunyards, we both know me, so how about I buy you a beer? Maybe at Penny's Pub. Thursday night is dollar beer night. Although Rick's not there right now, but I figure it's the least I could do is spend a dollar on a beer for ya. ---Robert
First of all MR. WALKER this is "APRIL DAWN (JARVIS) BUNYARD".... i am not RAIN132 or anyone else on this stupid forum...so stop associating me with other people... how about you take your own advice & stick to the subject that matters and stop playing "GUESS WHO"....
So you know some of the Bunyards, good for you but you don't really know me, my husband or my children...I know that i haven't ever talked to you or your wife....Knowing of someone isn't the same as knowing them....I know of you but i don't truly know you....i never once made this a personal matter but you seem to want to...i don't personal know you or your wife...so I'm not going to judge you, your family or your way of life....
I don't hate you or anyone else for not agreeing with my opinion about the Murphy's....It's my right to think what I want, to believe what i want and to stand up for what i think is right...Just like it's your right to do the same....Nowhere in any of the post did i say otherwise or that parents shouldn't be concerned about the education their children are receiving.... again I don't hate anyone for not liking the people i like...we can't all like everyone...You have your opinion and I have mine....I'm sure there is nowhere in the history of the world where 100% of the people agreed on anything...
If you want to go buy a beer for whoever is RAIN132 make sure you go on a Sat night because my dad works all week out of town...Just let me know when and i will be sure to ask my dad who shows up to get their beer from you...
Oh and for your information at 4:07pm today I was at my in-laws, picking up my 4 year old...So there isn't any way that I could have post on this stupid damn forum....
April Dawn (Jarvis) Bunyard: I've known your dad Rick for quite some time now. I consider him to be a friend of mine. The post was made on September 26th, not today. You, I have seen. Your husband, I have seen. His brother, I've seen from a distance. I don't try to pick your friends. You have the right to your opinions. But when some trashy ass mouth talks shit about my family, then they better expect a comeback. As far as I'm concerned with whoever Rain132 is, maybe they should've growed some balls and told who they were. I know they don't have to, but in order to take anyone serious, I will expect names from now on. There's only one Murphy I have a problem with. He's a little bald headed creep with a punky ass mouth that likes to text little girls. Now if anything I'm saying is a damn lie, don't you think I could be sued by him for slandering him? Don't you think he could've sued the newspaper in Pocahontas or the news station in Jonesboro for slandering his good name? Fact is he could not sue for the charges that he pled no contest to. I don't know everyone's background and history. I don't know all of his background and history. All I know is what he did in Arkansas and that's the only thing that concerns me now. Whether it's your kids or my kids, I want them safe. If you want to know a little bit more about me, then all you need to do is ask Chickenhawk. If you're not Rain132, I apologize for dragging you into an argument with that moron. ---Mr. Robert L. Walker
On Sep, 26th my husband, my children, and I would have been on our way back from my nieces 2nd birthday, which was in Americus...we left the park around 130pm... We then arrived in independence around 330...we meet my mother in-law, father in-law, Kendria, Gary, Keith, Keri and Joey at B&B Theater...Myself, my husband, Grammy, Papa, Jenni, JJ and Keith all watched Legend of the Guardians...which started at 410pm...I believe we got out at about 6pm...Kendria, Gary, Keith, Keri, and Joey all watched "wall street"...Their move got out a little later than ours so we had to what around for them...
So Mr. Walker what I want you to do is to tell me how I was able to post at 2:40,4:07,4:50,5:05,5:36,6:06,6:24,6:32, and6:55 when "I DIDN'T HAVE ACCESS TO A COMPUTER....GET YOUR DAMN FACTS STRAIGHT BEFORE YOU BUT SOMEONES NAME ON SOMETHING THEY DIDN'T DO.....i have way more important things to do than to set on my computer and trash talk other people...LIKE SPENDING TIME WITH MY CHILDREN....
well im not rain132 and i dont care who they are...today was teh 1st time in weeks that i have posted anything on the forum...im sorry for cussing on that last post but im sick of being accused of knowing who a person is and being someone im not...
I wasn't asking for an itinerary of your day to prove your innocence. I was just pointing out that it wasn't yesterday. I've already apologized to you for dragging you into this so I'm done with it now. ---Robert
Quote from: rain132 on September 26, 2010, 03:07:44 PM
I'm not sure if you guys are aware of the fact that the "city dog catcher" already made a drug bust in Longton. Something the other doughnut chasers have yet to do!
If you are going to continue to make comments like this, I think you should sign your name. Also, I don't think you have done your homework, as I know for a fact that Elk county police have done their fare share of busts and lots of other things too. God forbid you ever need help from any of these "doughnut chasers". If I had a dollar for every time that these guys have went out in the middle of the night to help citizens or to keep them safe, well I wouldn't need to ever work again. Some of these officers have gone far beyond the call of their badges to help others, which is a perk of living in a small community. I don't know anything about the town cop except that she drives around with her break lights out and calls the real cops when there is trouble as can be seen 2 weeks ago in Longton when the Elk county Sheriff was out at 3 am looking for a missing person in Longton until they were found at around 9 in the morning along with all the other COUNTY police. These facts didn't come from any police officers; it came from citizens in Longton and those with scanners as Elk County police hopefully know better than to tell police business unlike the town cop.
I don't care for any more information about her as I have seen and heard enough to get a good idea of what she is about. The fact that Glen was no longer needed and she was placed in this position is a sad thing for Longton. I do know that Glen and Carla Blackburn have helped Longton citizens for years, even when it wasn't in their job description. Ever notice that when something really bad happen to citizens Glen was always there as a first responder? House fires, deaths, accidents, elderly falls etc. I know that some of the other officers of Elk County have done the same. Mr. Blackburn is not a policeman for the namesake; he does it to help people out because that is the type of man he is. So rain I hope you never find yourself in a situation where you have to find out what these "doughnut chasers" do and God forbid you need real help from someone that knows what they are doing and you call the Longton police. If you want to stand behind someone and speak of how great they are, do it based on their actions not childish name calling of others. Rain you are an ignorant, hateful, fool and every time you post anything, you strike that message deeper.
well said gypsy! glen and karla are wonderful people and a great asset to longton! the city council have lost my vote of confidence in their choice of town officer!
Quote from: zakk flowers on October 12, 2010, 10:20:04 AMbleep bleep physical threat bleep bleep
How old are you? That post was really uncalled for, childish, and the direct physical threat very uncalled for. It is their
opinion that Longton does not need a city cop. If you think otherwise how about you give us your opinion as to why she should be the city cop instead of throwing profanity everywhere and physically threatening someone over their
opinion.
Grow up!
Quote from: mtcookson on October 12, 2010, 10:32:18 AM
How old are you? That post was really uncalled for, childish, and the direct physical threat very uncalled for. It is their opinion that Longton does not need a city cop. If you think otherwise how about you give us your opinion as to why she should be the city cop instead of throwing profanity everywhere and physically threatening someone over their opinion.
Grow up!
Dont tell me to grow up. I like Blayne and Julie. I think that they are good people. It is my OPINION that people need to grow up and stop talking crap about them. If you cant say anything nice, dont say anything at all. How would you feel if half of the town was talking crap on you.
Quote from: guess who on September 20, 2010, 09:07:32 AM
what i want to know is if our new DOG CATCHER/CODE ENFORCEMENT/COP/MURPHY SUPPORTER :police: will be issuing tickets in a non biased manor or will she become a thorn in our side . and why does longton need another expense......to me and this is only opinion...a liability to the city just curious on what you think
Why is everyone calling Julie a dog catcher i mean thats not cool at all and i bet it hurts her feelings. I mean how would you feel if someone just kept calling you a dog catcher tsktsktsk not cool
Quote from: kshillbillys on September 26, 2010, 05:26:54 PM
We were very aware that she made or was part of a drug bust. Her mother was talking about it here on the Elk County Forum. So apparently she heard it straight from her daughter with details of the drug bust that are not made public. I hear that there are such things are confidentiality due to prosecution by the county attorney, who is not very pleased with the running of the mouth that the city dog catcher has done. Has anyone got a handcuff key for her mouth? Thank you....--Mr. Kshillbilly
Who are you talking about with the handcuff situation?
I am not getting into to this, but Longton is a small town just like Howard. Everyone talks about everyone. If this Blayne doesn't like that people are talking about him, that is just a part of life. Don't know more than what is said on here about the situation and him, but it might not be right to talk about people, but can you tell me that you have never talked about people before? Sorry, hate that this is happening to them, but it is a fact of life! If you are a business owner, a professional teacher or whatever, you are usually in the direct line of fire. I was and still am the talk of many conversations when I taught and now that I have a business. But it doesn't bother me, as I know they are leaving others alone.
I suggest that if you want to talk about the Murphy teaching situation that you make your comments on that post, instead of on the post about "Will She Be Fair and Just".
Zakk, my interpretation of the statement about handcuff key is this: She needs to restrain her talk about things that happen on the job. Some things need to be kept private by a police officer even to family.
Quote from: zakk flowers on October 12, 2010, 10:42:37 AMDont tell me to grow up.
As long as I don't see another post like that I won't.
Quote from: zakk flowers on October 12, 2010, 10:42:37 AMI like Blayne and Julie. I think that they are good people. It is my OPINION that people need to grow up and stop talking crap about them.
That is absolutely fine. I'm sure they are good people but it seems some of the residents of Longton at least feel there is no need for a city cop.
Quote from: zakk flowers on October 12, 2010, 10:42:37 AMIf you cant say anything nice, dont say anything at all.
::) Coming from someone who physically threatened someone over an opinion post. Since the post is gone I'm just leaving it at that. I hope to not see that again.
Quote from: zakk flowers on October 12, 2010, 10:42:37 AMHow would you feel if half of the town was talking crap on you.
When you're in the public eye, you're going to get talked about. Its life these days.
I personally would hate it... and that's why I'm not doing a public job.
Well said Mark.............Thanks... :)
Quote from: mtcookson on October 14, 2010, 07:39:34 AM
As long as I don't see another post like that I won't.
That is absolutely fine. I'm sure they are good people but it seems some of the residents of Longton at least feel there is no need for a city cop.
::) Coming from someone who physically threatened someone over an opinion post. Since the post is gone I'm just leaving it at that. I hope to not see that again.
When you're in the public eye, you're going to get talked about. Its life these days.
I personally would hate it... and that's why I'm not doing a public job.
Then why do people talk crap about them
My comments are not about Longton as I do not live there. There has been a few attacks against the Elk County Law enforcement officers. I have lived in Howard for over 20 years now and have dealt with the county officers more than once, both good and bad. When I have made mistakes like speeding they have fairly written me tickets and a few times have let me go with a warning. Service to County; I remember the big ice storm, no power and going to Wal-Mart for propane and lanterns, when I was there I ran into Doug Hanks and spoke with him for a few, he was buying things to help keep the county prisoners well during the power outage, he is a good man! I remember L Wells, he was always a good friend and as a citizen helped me many times. When Janet Lee H was there she was an Angel and helped protect my family from a very evil man. During my divorce, everytime Officer Wells would have to serve me a legal document he was always very humble and asked as a neighbor if I needed help. Doug responded and helped my Mother when she was ran of the narrow 99 hwy just south of town. When I ran off the same road in a bad snow storm it was Doug who responded and called the wrecker for me, standing in the hwy in the freezing cold to protect me and the wrecker until I was pulled from the ditch.
Sure they get paid, but not very much. They are servants to the public who I am very proud of and sure life would be much worse without them. These people have my utmost honor and respect! Please... Lets not call them names or degrade the service they provide to all of us. I know they will be here for us as officers and neighbors through thick and thin. Have some respect people! Not afraid of my name; David Traughber
Good for you, David. It is sure good to hear from someone that respects the law and the law enforcement officers. It would be a better world if everyone believed that the law applies to them as well as to others.
We know that the law applies to us and we respect them when respect is due. We don't believe that the great big city of Longton needs 3 sheriff's officers, 2 reservists AND a city cop. We just don't believe it's right for the City to lay off our former city marshal because they can't afford to pay him and then turn around and hire her and buy her everything she wants and needs. What happened to the lack of money?---The Hillbillys
all i no is i dont like her and she will not be a cop to me in longton i will never let her on my place and i will never call for the city cop
Hey Onis, why don't you go ahead and tell us how you really feel?