Framingham Police Department: Jury convicts Framingham town critic of assaulting officer

Jury convicts Framingham town critic of assaulting officer Friday, May 30, 2008

John Hilliard508-626-4449 Metrowest Daily News

FRAMINGHAM -- A vocal critic of town government and the police force was convicted yesterday of striking a local police officer in June 2007.
Following more than an hour of deliberations, a six-member jury found Harold J. Wolfe, 58, guilty of grappling with Officer Greg Reardon during an early-morning argument on Speen Street on June 15, 2007.
Framingham District Court Judge Paul F. Healy Jr. sentenced Wolfe to one year of unsupervised probation and fined him more than $800 for assaulting the officer.
Prosecutor Jennifer Snook had asked Healy to impose a year's probation, 100 hours of community service and a $1,000 fine. Wolfe's attorney, Matthew McGrath, urged Healy to reduce the fine.
In their testimony, Reardon and Wolfe agreed on most of the details of their encounter, but varied on how the argument started and the nature of the assault.
Reardon told jurors he had spotted Wolfe around 3:45 a.m. walking south on Speen Street not far from the all-night Mobil station. The officer said he pulled over and asked Wolfe if he was all right.
Reardon said Wolfe refused to identify himself or say where he lived. Wolfe, of 65 Delmar Ave., Framingham, was arrested after scuffling with Reardon over a small voice recorder Wolfe had pulled out to record their argument.
"I have every right to refuse (to identify myself). I was walking down the street, I was not committing a crime. I wanted to be left alone," Wolfe, a retired software engineer, testified.
The two disagreed on Wolfe's first response - Reardon quoted Wolfe as saying, "Leave me alone," while Wolfe testified that he replied, "I'm fine."
Wolfe told jurors he regularly walked for about 3<+>1<+>/<->2<-> miles each morning, stopping at the all-night Dunkin' Donuts on Rte. 30. He said police questioned him about a dozen times during his early-morning jaunts.
Reardon said Wolfe had his hands in his pockets, and when the officer told him to show his hands, Wolfe pulled out a small voice recorder and a flashlight.
Wolfe, who testified he was tired of police inquiries, told Reardon he was being recorded and continued doing so over Reardon's objections. Wolfe's recording was played by the prosecution, and Wolfe could be heard saying, "I don't have a name," at least three times.
Wolfe also told the officer he had an "attitude" and called him "an idiot."
"I'm walking, and I don't know who I am," Wolfe said on the recording.
Wolfe said he demanded Reardon's name. The officer pointed his flashlight to the name tag on his uniform, according to testimony. Wolfe stepped to within two feet of Reardon to look at the tag. When Reardon tried to move Wolfe's recorder away, Wolfe's hand hit Reardon's forearm as he tried to break free, according to testimony.
"He grabbed my wrist and held it tightly," said Wolfe. "My natural reaction (was) to pry his thumb loose, and I brushed him on the way up."
Wolfe said the contact was accidental. Reardon said he was trying to push away the recorder when Wolfe struck him on the arm. Reardon said he then decided to arrest Wolfe.
Wolfe was not confrontational during his arrest and booking at police headquarters, Reardon said.
In her closing argument, prosecutor Snook said Wolfe broke the law when he grappled with Reardon, now a Framingham Police detective.
"He hit the forearm of Detective Reardon," Snook told the jury. She said Wolfe was "playing games" with Reardon as the officer questioned him.
In his closing, McGrath said his client reacted without thought when he slapped at Reardon. The lawyer said Reardon could have left Wolfe alone for a few minutes to see whether he would enter the Dunkin' Donuts instead of confronting him. He asked the jury whether they believed Wolfe intended to pick a fight with Reardon, then 28, and a police officer with nearly 10 years' experience.
"Mr. Wolfe is not on trial here for being a jerk. He's not on trial here for not cooperating with police," said McGrath, who noted there is no state law requiring pedestrians to identify themselves to police if they have committed no crime and are walking on public property.
Wolfe is a long-time opponent of tax overrides in Framingham. He runs Web sites called A Better Framingham and No More Overrides. He has criticized police, schools and other agencies in town, including the Southern Middlesex Opportunity Council. He is also an opponent of illegal immigration.
In the 2004 town election, Wolfe won more than 1,300 votes for the selectmen race, but lost out to incumbents Charlie Sisitsky and Ginger Esty.
Following the verdict, McGrath said he would discuss with Wolfe whether to file an appeal.

Jury convicts Framingham town critic of assaulting officer	Friday, May 30, 2008
John Hilliard508-626-4449	Metrowest Daily News
FRAMINGHAM -- A vocal critic of town government and the police force was convicted yesterday of striking a local police officer in June 2007. Following more than an hour of deliberations, a six-member jury found Harold J. Wolfe, 58, guilty of grappling with Officer Greg Reardon during an early-morning argument on Speen Street on June 15, 2007. Framingham District Court Judge Paul F. Healy Jr. sentenced Wolfe to one year of unsupervised probation and fined him more than $800 for assaulting the officer. Prosecutor Jennifer Snook had asked Healy to impose a year's probation, 100 hours of community service and a $1,000 fine. Wolfe's attorney, Matthew McGrath, urged Healy to reduce the fine. In their testimony, Reardon and Wolfe agreed on most of the details of their encounter, but varied on how the argument started and the nature of the assault. Reardon told jurors he had spotted Wolfe around 3:45 a.m. walking south on Speen Street not far from the all-night Mobil station. The officer said he pulled over and asked Wolfe if he was all right. Reardon said Wolfe refused to identify himself or say where he lived. Wolfe, of 65 Delmar Ave., Framingham, was arrested after scuffling with Reardon over a small voice recorder Wolfe had pulled out to record their argument. "I have every right to refuse (to identify myself). I was walking down the street, I was not committing a crime. I wanted to be left alone," Wolfe, a retired software engineer, testified. The two disagreed on Wolfe's first response - Reardon quoted Wolfe as saying, "Leave me alone," while Wolfe testified that he replied, "I'm fine." Wolfe told jurors he regularly walked for about 3<+>1<+>/<->2<-> miles each morning, stopping at the all-night Dunkin' Donuts on Rte. 30. He said police questioned him about a dozen times during his early-morning jaunts. Reardon said Wolfe had his hands in his pockets, and when the officer told him to show his hands, Wolfe pulled out a small voice recorder and a flashlight. Wolfe, who testified he was tired of police inquiries, told Reardon he was being recorded and continued doing so over Reardon's objections. Wolfe's recording was played by the prosecution, and Wolfe could be heard saying, "I don't have a name," at least three times. Wolfe also told the officer he had an "attitude" and called him "an idiot." "I'm walking, and I don't know who I am," Wolfe said on the recording. Wolfe said he demanded Reardon's name. The officer pointed his flashlight to the name tag on his uniform, according to testimony. Wolfe stepped to within two feet of Reardon to look at the tag. When Reardon tried to move Wolfe's recorder away, Wolfe's hand hit Reardon's forearm as he tried to break free, according to testimony. "He grabbed my wrist and held it tightly," said Wolfe. "My natural reaction (was) to pry his thumb loose, and I brushed him on the way up." Wolfe said the contact was accidental. Reardon said he was trying to push away the recorder when Wolfe struck him on the arm. Reardon said he then decided to arrest Wolfe. Wolfe was not confrontational during his arrest and booking at police headquarters, Reardon said. In her closing argument, prosecutor Snook said Wolfe broke the law when he grappled with Reardon, now a Framingham Police detective. "He hit the forearm of Detective Reardon," Snook told the jury. She said Wolfe was "playing games" with Reardon as the officer questioned him. In his closing, McGrath said his client reacted without thought when he slapped at Reardon. The lawyer said Reardon could have left Wolfe alone for a few minutes to see whether he would enter the Dunkin' Donuts instead of confronting him. He asked the jury whether they believed Wolfe intended to pick a fight with Reardon, then 28, and a police officer with nearly 10 years' experience. "Mr. Wolfe is not on trial here for being a jerk. He's not on trial here for not cooperating with police," said McGrath, who noted there is no state law requiring pedestrians to identify themselves to police if they have committed no crime and are walking on public property. Wolfe is a long-time opponent of tax overrides in Framingham. He runs Web sites called A Better Framingham and No More Overrides. He has criticized police, schools and other agencies in town, including the Southern Middlesex Opportunity Council. He is also an opponent of illegal immigration. In the 2004 town election, Wolfe won more than 1,300 votes for the selectmen race, but lost out to incumbents Charlie Sisitsky and Ginger Esty. Following the verdict, McGrath said he would discuss with Wolfe whether to file an appeal.

Take note that the police prefer anonymity in their posts :-)

mc
is this the same Wolfe that mouthed off a few weeks ago about Chief Carl acknowledging another officer for doing his job in the line of duty?

Jim Rizoli
Hard to believe Harold was convicted here. Here is an example of a police officer who tried to bullie Harold and Harold didn't take his crap. "He touched his arm" Gee I hope the cop is alright! That must of been a very painful situation LOL. i hpe he was rushed to the emergency room for treatment! This is another black eye for cops who think they have the right to do anything they want. When someone stands up to them they have a hissy fit. Assault assault!. Poor babies!
I'm surprised the the cop didn't shoot him six times. You know that weapon Harold had (his recoder)was a weapon of mass destruction in anyones book.
This town has gone to the dogs, the illegals run wild, and the cops do nothing, they are more concerned of locking up innocent Americans for taking walks......WWW.CCFIILE.ORG

Hey Rizoli Get a life. If you hate Framingham so much, why don't you move?

Baron von Framingmeister
I'd say Herr Wolfe got off quite easy in zis case. Back in ze good old days in Germany, he simply would have been shot for not producing his papers on demand. Zere is simply no excuse for a man to be walking by a donut shop at zat hour of night. I would further suggest zat ze police set up a razor wire barrier around ze donut shop in addition to a tower with a search light, manned with a machine gun.

Baron and Rizoli
When you idiots complain the cops aren't doing anything about break-in's during the night, think back to this case. If you have someone on foot (which is easier to get away from crime than a car w/ a license plate) walking at 3 am in the morning and he refuses to identify himself, wouldn't you consider this a little suspicious? Wouldn't it be important to have a NAME of this individual, in case a few cars or a home were burglarized during the time frame this man was out walking in the area (while the rest of the world is sleeping)? What if a rape had just occurred, and the victim had not yet reported it? It'd be nice to have a name of an individual walking in the area so that you could bring him in for questioning, don't you think? Take your dunce hats off and put on your detective hats for once. These interviews (which are perfectly legal) are how crimes get solved! Being an A-hole and trying to "fight the power" are only making police officer's jobs that much harder to perform. But maybe that is your goal, huh? More things to complain about in your pathetic life....

Hey Rizoli
If you don't like framingham, move out. You're a very annoying person, get life.

Buster
This dummy got off cheap. Community service ??? Busting up rocks at Walpole would be a better decision.

rizoli and White
This police officer was doing his job. Had he not stopped and questiooned this trouble maker, then you would be all over him for not questioning him , when you later found out, there had been a house break in, r rape, or murder, etc.
It sounds like you two DO NOT like police.Maybe you were rejected for a police job or dont like the fact that they have a bit more authority than you.
You are whats wrong with this country today.
R E S P E C T your police and maybe you will see the good they do.

get a life in Framingham
Harold & Jim
You continue to think you are better than everybody else, above the law.Police are public servants and when they do their job, and it is not what you like you complain.What may be going on here is that we have some very angry old men .This repressed anger pops up anytime either of you don't get your way.Please get some help, The Framingham Community is larger than your hatred and will be around long after the two of you are gone.To the men & women in blue, I say thank you for doing your jobs, please don't think that the likes of these two represent the community of Framingham

greek1959
Once again, our over paid peace officer's harrassing inocent civilians when they should be rounding up the illegals

Rough em up
The cop should have given this jerk a 1950's style billy club beat down. And to Jim Rizoli, I always agree with you, but you can't have it both ways, we want the cops shaking people down at 3 in the am

SC
A little compassion here folks...we're talking about a 58 year old man wandering the streets in the middle of the night not knowing his own name! Maybe it would have served him better to be taken to the ER and given a psych workup. For all we know that tape recorder was his way of warding off aliens...as in space aliens.
Seriously...this makes my whole day...

Law Enforcement Professional
Apparently our system of checks and balances does not meet Mr. Rizoli's standards. Mr. Wolfe was approached by a professional police officer because he was in a business district at 3:30 in the morning. The Officer was performing his duty by asking a simple question. The Officer's intent appears to have been to identify Mr. Wolfe for many reasons to include possible criminal activity or simply to check on the well-being of Mr. Wolfe. The very odd response by Mr. Wolfe initiated the event which led to Mr. Wolfe assaulting the Officer. Mr. Wolfe was brought before the Court and was defended by an attorney, rights and protections enjoyed by all. The criminal case was presented by the Government to a jury of Mr. Wolfe's peers. Mr. Wolfe's peers found Mr. Wolfe guilty.
Mr. Rizoli's comments, if actually forwarded by Mr. Rizoli, are silly. The law is very clear regarding assault and battery. "The intentional touching of another person, without having any right to do so, and EITHER causes physical harm OR did so without the consent of the person touched". The additional comments about the Officer being brought to the hospital are meaningless and are not deserving of comment. If Mr. Rizoli is concerned about the law, there is a process to address those issues through our legislators. We will continue to provide professional police service to our community even for those who are ignorant to the law.

SL
I think this case had a very fair decision. Have any of you ever heard of Alzheimer's Disease or dementia? These people are usually confused and can be combative at times in some cases. How many of our elderly citizens have gone missing from their homes during the night and day in this town. And how many normal citizens go out for a walk at that time of morning who are of normal mind set? The Police are just doing their jobs. How many of us in our lines of work want a voice recorder stuck in our faces? Think about it and would you all please grow up no wonder the town of Framingham is the way it is. You fine citizens sure show your true colors in these posts.

Wrong decision
If the guy was just walking down the street..doing nothing..suspicious..why does a cop have to bother him. I have been bothere by cops enough to know in their minds "they are never wrong." The only thing I know is that they sure hate these new phone camera's. I have never seen a cop tell the truth in court.

To Hoodoo About "Hector Morales" --- If you're not familiar with these posts, any person can write anything under ANYONE's name. So, don't get all worked up.
I personally don't agree with this anonymous thing. If you have the right to tell whatever you want, you also should stand by it. But hey...I know for an instance, Mr Wolfe wouldn't ever agree w/ me.

Law & rights
He could have been an illegal! Isn't it what he wants when bashing all of the immigratnts who live in the area? At some point all the rights we Americans are compromising in the name of fear of the different will catch up with us. And then, good luck defending yourself!

What!
Let's see you have been crossed by the police enough times! You are guilty of something. I can tell by your tone. Look Police are just trying to keep the streets of our good town from the creeps like you and Rizoli. What should be done is have you go and get an evaluation and let Nurse Ratchet keep you for a while until you have learned a lesson.

Danny Santiago
I find a lot of illegal bashing, and it makes me feels uncomfortable. i work very hard to feed my family and extended family. why can't you leave us alone

Hooddo
Are you saying that anti-White racial epithets are ok? "White bread" is a racial slur. Wake up.

To Hector Morales supporter
If you are not familiar with the "pool rules", they are listed at the bottom of the page. Number four states, "No personal attacks. Don't bash anyone based on their race, creed, heritage, or orientation."
Are you saying that anti-White racial epithets are ok? "White bread" is a racial slur. Wake up.

Hoodoo
Dear Ha-Ha, When you state, "It sounds like this White guy was looking for a confrontation" it sounds like you are celebrating the arrest and conviction of a White person. That makes you a racist. Keep your racism to yourself and consult pool rules number 4.

Buffy
For the first time ever I have to agree with Mr Rizzoli on this one. The Framingham police should not bother anyone if there is no crime.

Jose Desilva
This guy did nothing wrong, why pick on someone who is just walking minding his own business?

John b
Mr Wolf is one of the nicest people I have ever met! He cares deeply about this town and for that I thank you Mr Wolf. Keep up the fine work on keeping the town in check.

Re:Hoodoo
I am NOT his supporter . I'm all for the HUMAN RACE...I am just saying --- There's a least one IDIOT who writes here under real names trying to make a point of what he would call "sarcasm". Just don't waste your breath...the guy is harmless and childish."
You wrote: To Hector Morales supporter, If you are not familiar with the "pool rules", they are listed at the bottom of the page. Number four states, "No personal attacks. Don't bash anyone based on their race, creed, heritage, or orientation." Are you saying that anti-White racial epithets are ok? "White bread" is a racial slur. Wake up.

Rizzoli ROCKS
I agree with Jim. Hey Jim, keep fighting the good fight and making our kids futures safe. God bless.

Hoodoo To Hector Morales supporter, You are missing the point, when people "oppose racism" it means they oppose racism against minorities. The rules for comments include no race bashing. Whites should be protected by that rule here and in society in general. There is a tendency for people to overlook anti-White racism and think it is harmless. It is not.

Marshall law
The cops seem to do whatever they want nowadays this is called Marshall law. Coming to a town near you folks. Good luck in the future Mr Wolf because the cops are watching you! Whos next? Can I go out to jog or walk in the morning? The streets are not safe because of the cops.

it is what it is
yes i agree harold and Jim are extremist but they vocalize issues we all feel. Yes they are consumed by their emotions however if there was no basis for their fanaticism they would have gone away along time ago. The principals of the american revolution were also considered nuts. To bad that ball busting show down had to occur. i'll leave you with this reference. "BATTLE LINES BEING DRAWN NOBODY RIGHT AND EVERYBODY WRONG". Who ever guesses its origin gets 2 tickets to Paul Anka at the Chateau De'Ville dinner theater.
Hoodoo Danny Santiago,
You say, "I find a lot of illegal bashing, and it makes me feels uncomfortable. i work very hard to feed my family and extended family. why can't you leave us alone." Well, we Americans don't care how hard you work or why. We rightly oppose your being in our country illegally. You are violating our immigration, driving, employment, etc. laws. That not only offends us, it is destructive to our country. Illegal aliens take Americans' jobs and reduce our wages. We work very hard to feed our families too. Why can't you leave us alone?

Buffy
Oh, my. I hope you aren't really relying on Jim Rizoli to make your children's future safe. And please, if you wish to use my name to write under, please understand that you must spell correctly. It's 'Rizoli', not 'Rizzoli".

Buffy
Buffalo Springfield, "For What It's Worth". I'd like to dedicate some more lines from the song to Marshall Law (great name for a country singer), Jim Rizoli, Harold Wolfe and others, "Paranoia strikes deep, into your lives it will creep".

Diane
Hey Buffy, I heard that the illegals are full of Paranoia because of the cops also. True?

Mike Muto I agree with Rizoli rocks in the case were he is trying to keep our kids safe. Thanks Jim! Buffy and Bill T.....one in the same on this one, eh Buffy? You know some of these cops are crooked, right Bill T?

Buffy
Diane, I would assume that to be true also, yes.
Mike, I don't get what you're saying. Are you trying to imply that Bill T and I are the same person? I don't see a 'Bill T' here at all.

The Voice Of Reason
Most of you people posting here are being ridiculous just as Wolfe was on the night of the incident. Yes, I don't always like what the cops do. Yes, they do push the limits of their authority sometimes. However, if they see someone walking down the street at 3:45 AM I'd say that would give them probable cause to stop and see what's going on. All Wolfe had to do was say his name and tell the cop he was fine and everything would have been ok. Instead he decides to be a jackass and look where it got him. He now has a criminal record. It may have even been a felony conviction. This is a more than someone just walking down the street. The fact that it was 3:45 AM makes things a little bit different. Nobody likes being stopped by the cops but any reasonable person knows that you should comply with an officer's lawful directions. It doesn't seem unreasonable to me for them to stop someone at 3:45AM. It seems to me that the officer's primary concern was to be sure everything was OK and not to bust the guy's chops. My .02

Read this story and thought
HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA. This is the same guy whose website states that Officers who die in the line of duty should not have their funerals paid for by the town. HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA. HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA. HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA. HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA. HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA.

Harassed
Clearly, Harold (the Public Figure) is known by the Police department for his stands of fiscal responsibly to the Tax Payers of Framingham. Clearly, Harold has walked the same route for over a decade and stopped and questioned over 12 times by Police. Clearly, Harold carries a voice recorder for reasons of personal safety and as a reminder. Clearly, the officer was intimidated by the recorder. Clearly, there is enough to file an appeal and clearly, the Police have harassed Harold for his criticisms of the police Department. It's just a wonder, Harold wasn't shot dead in his tracks for having a recorder. Only If this verdict is overturned in an Appeal and/or a jury awarded civil suite, will Harold be able to walk Speen Street free from harassment.

i also agree with Jim
Anyone different from me is bad, plain and simple. www.ccfiile.org
BTW- I hope Harold gets the help he needs. He's not a bad guy, just too wrapped up in his emotions to make rational decisions.
Who cares
They cop was probably a jerk who treated another jerk like a jerk. I don't care

Hoodoo
You obviously do not know the law and did not follow the case or read the somewhat biased article carefully. You made a lot of erroneous points:
VOR: "However, if they see someone walking down the street at 3:45 AM I'd say that would give them probable cause to stop and see what's going on. "
Probable cause? Walking down the street is now a suspect activity?
VOR "All Wolfe had to do was say his name and tell the cop he was fine and everything would have been ok. Instead he decides to be a jackass and look where it got him."
He did tell the cop he was fine. The cop wanted to know Wolfe's name and where he lived. No law requires us to identify ourselves to the police. Reardon was not enforcing the law. He was enforcing his own agenda and should be reprimanded for his unlawful, unprofessional behavior by the Chief.
VOR: "He now has a criminal record. It may have even been a felony conviction."
It is a misdemeanor conviction.
VOR: "This is a more than someone just walking down the street. The fact that it was 3:45 AM makes things a little bit different. Nobody likes being stopped by the cops but any reasonable person knows that you should comply with an officer's lawful directions. It doesn't seem unreasonable to me for them to stop someone at 3:45AM. It seems to me that the officer's primary concern was to be sure everything was OK and not to bust the guy's chops."
Reardon's insistence to know the man's name and address was not a "lawful direction." Reardon is a young, cocky cop. How come the other 12 times Wolf was stopped, the officers left him alone when he told them he was o.k.? Reardon's lack of common sense and discretion created the conflict. We don't need the police wiping our noses and tucking us in at night.

To Harassed
If you think Harold has a chance of winning an appeal, you are crazy. Who is wasting taxpayer money now Harry? All you needed to do was identify yourself and say you were going for a walk. It would be over. but no, you have to be the big man who stands up to the officer with the gun.

Judy Callahan
I've only skimmed the earlier postings, so forgive me if I'm repeating. Now Det. Reardon was 28 one year ago, yet has 10 years police experience. Can this be true? Do we hire police officers almost directly out of high school? (Does MWDN ever fact check?)

To Law Enforcement Professional By that definition of assault, didn't the cop assault Wolfe first? Wolfe was not breaking any laws, he simply refused to surrender his rights, which apparently upset Reardon. When Reardon grabbed Wolfe's wrist in an attempt to take away his recorder, that is when Wolfe supposedly attacked Reardons forearm. Why does the law allow a police officer to assualt a law-abiding citizen but now allow the citizen to defend himself from the assualt?

Wolfe in sheep's clothing
I'm a big supporter of law enforcement, but the officer may have mishandled the situation. It would have been one thing is the officer had reasonable suspicion to stop Wolfe. Had he tried to hide, changed direction, was carrying tools that could be used to burglarize, had a pillowcase of stuff slung over his shoulder, had a bloody axe, etc. There is no law against walking down the street in the middle of the night, and Harold was under no obligation to identify himself if the officer did not give a valid reason for asking for ID. However, Wolfe did made the situation worse by refusing to answer a reasonable question "Sir, are you all right?" had he simply said "I'm ok, I'm just walking home" that probably would have been an end to it. Putting your hands on an officer is never acceptable, and I guess that's the bottom line. FYI - Harold, pullling out a tape recorder is just going to tick the police off. Spend a few extra bucks and get one of those hats with the hidden camera in it!

What if...
People pulled their heads out of their butts. The cop did the right thing, what if the old coot had OldTimers is was out wondering around aimlessly? What if the officer didn't do his job and this old coot gets creamed by a Boston Globe paper truck? Then his family sues the city and then Baron, Rizoli, and the rest of the left wing nuts taxes go up....and they cut the police force....and crime goes up. Or Harold could have simply answer the question in a civil manner and been on hit way.....

Dear "Marshall Law" Guy
It's actually martial law. The fact that you've obviously never even seen this word in print tells me you likely know little to nothing about what martial law actually entails. This is not a sign of a move towards martial law. The fact that this happens is a sign that at 3 30am there are hardworking and diligent police on the streets trying to ensure the safety of those sleeping at home as well as the well-being of those wandering on the street. Stop being so paranoid, and while you're at it, try reading something about concepts you wish to throw in people's faces before you embarass yourself again.

Hoodoo
Dear Mr. "To Hoodoo",
I apologize for disturbing you with facts and logic. I know some people are skittish when it comes to other people standing up for liberty and truth." />

Hoodoo
Dear "What if...",
Are you related to Chicken Little? Do you want the Nanny State to care for you from the cradle to the grave? Countless acts of evil and oppression are committed by governments in the name of protecting people. In spite of the trite slogan "to protect and serve" on cop cars around here, the police have no legal obligation to protect private citizens. If you are in danger and call the cops, you cannot sue them if they arrive too late. Learn to take care of yourself. It is people begging for the government to protect us that are eroding our liberties." />

Luis Castillo
You should go home, Hoodoo. You spread hate, man. I don't know if Hector is real or not, but stop hating on him.

LOL
When a hot crime story is posted on this web site, we now have our very own resident convict to provide some expert analysis.

" I don't have a name "
A jury trial for this......thanks - Harold - for helping to spend my Tax Dollar so wisely. I almost want to move to Natick with all those indians.

The Cops Actions Were Way Overboard
By most peoples reason of thinking in this comment section it is ok for the cops to harrass someone walking down the street not breaking any laws. Maybe the cops should stop every pedestrian walking down the street day and night 24/7, then we will see what all you ignoramisis have to say.

usually jim rizoli is wrong but
this time he makes sense. obviously the police are familiar with this guy since he has been questioned a dozen or so times..obviously he just isnt that popular with the corrupt powers that be in this town. Why else would someone walk around with a voice recording device...He knew he was going to be harrassed as usual and was just tired of these unwarranted questionings.i can see the first like 3 times they see him but after that its harrassment. if police are bored at 345 AM why dont they post up over on 2nd street or taralli ter...theres plenty of action there. they dont need to keep bothering a harmless guy out of some political vendetta. the charge is BS..the cop assaulted him first without provocation. he violated no law before he was assaulted, then he has a instinct reaction to being grabbed and hes guilty of assaulting the cop...gimme a break. just another cop on a roid induced power trip and a messed up system that backed him up. sad.

Jeannie
I have to agree about the police officer being out of line. I feel that once the officer asked if the man was alright and their was no probable cause to go any further then he should have just let the guy go on his merry way and minded his own business. I feel there are many of them who take advantage of their position in life and many are bullies. I feel they have their own insecurities and anger issues and are taking them out on the world because they are in a position to do so. Cops are supposed to be an example and some of them are the complete opposite. The ones who take adv antage are actually as bad as the criminals and may I say that they themselve are a wicked contribution to the evil & abuse in this world. I'm not saying they are all bad either but there are plenty out there who just want to be controlling and abuse people again because of their own issues. It is sad but true and unfair. I feel bad for the man walking down Speen street obviously the cops have harrased him in the past and probably taunted him..

Dont Harass Me Bro!
cant wait til the cops get tasers in framingham so they can go around zapping all the innocent people after midnight. better yet why dont we just give them the authority to suspend habeus corpus and hand out one week detentions to whoever doesnt kneel to them. what do you think their armbands would look like? cops power needs to be checked.... polygraph tests of law enforcement officials should be admissable in court...since we hold them to the higher standard and all.

To all you police haters-
Wipe the numbers 911 off your phone, and when you hear a bump in the night, your power goes out, you get raped/robbed/assaulted, etc..... call your other equally moronic friends.
Good luck to you.

waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
billy boy
Their have been too many personal attacke concerning this article. One thing no one has even mentioned is the notation that he has done this early wak routine many times and been very cooperative. maybe the thirteenth time was the one that broke the camel's back. do the cops ever talk to one another? a 58 year old man escapimg on foot? come on. Excessive force, unnecessary stop, lousy cop.
I remember a few years back when a cop stopped a black (oops, african anerican) driver for an infraction. both she and her mother got out of the car, assaulted the police officer, sued the town and won. PEW!!!

To "Don't harass me Bro!"
You know, you brought up a very important point. Authorities are being enabled to do whatever pleases them. Habeas Corpus, in some instances CAN INDEED BE DENIED. That's perfectly legal! How many innocent middle easterner taxi-drivers have been thrown in Gtmo without their families knowledge? Does anybody care? I don't think so... But it's coming for any of us. Pretty soon, there will be no one to cry for.
I agree with Jeannie...he should have been left alone. But, hey...That's what Mr Wolfe has sown, that's what he's reaping with all that BS on immigrants.

Jim Rizoli
The cop knew who Harold was and was harassing him. Harold gave it back to him and the cop didn't like it.
Most the cops know Harold takes that walk so it was no surprise to them to see him walking. Reardon was just throwing his macho cop attitude around. There are some people in the town tha WILL NOT put up with police harrassment. Harold is one of them and the Rizoli's are another. Continue to harass us and we will have your asses fired, and thats's a fact! Of course knowing that who do the cops come after.
If they spent their energy on going after the illegal aliens things would be great but the don't. Some of the cops like harassing American citizens, because we're an easy target and they know where we live.
The illegals are ghost people with no record to trace.

..."no one to cry to". police hater (see a couple posts up)
First off, getting rid of the 9 and 1 from my telephone would hinder making many more useful phone calls than say to 911. Secondly when I hear a bump in the night I'll investigate it myself instead of hiding under my covers dialing the station waiting for some gestapo cop to "assist" me. If my power goes out I think I'll call NStar since I don't think too many of Framinghams finest are licensed to work on fixing power outages. Third, if I am ever raped, robbed or assaulted I'll be sure to contact Framingham's Time Machine Task Force so they can go back in time to stop this awful event from affecting my life. I will however be consulting them on when the fresh batches of donuts and other delectable pastries become available at all of the towns premier Dunkin Donuts locations.

Frustrated with Broken System
I was hassled by a cop for no reason one time and ended up being arrested for "disorderly conduct". The judge dismissed the case at the arraignment but now I seem to get pulled over all the time and treated like a serial rapist when I do. I know the cops are just running my plate for no reason. They see I have been arrested (even though the case was dismissed) so they decide to harrass me. Is there anything I can do to get this off my record, Ive never been targeted/profiled like this before..I am an upstanding citizen that just wants to be left alone!
Hector Morales
Hey man,
I personnaly do not like the police in general, but in this case, they right on, man. This guy was looking to start trouble. Where he now? he got in trouble, man.
To 'Hoodoo': What;'s your problem, man? You got something against anyone whos not white, and born here man? My next door nieghbor is from Italy, been here 40 years. Shes my best friend. Is she bad now, becasue she likes me, and is nice to my kids? Grow up, man. Maybe you should leve

HAROLD FOR MAYOR!!!
Harold is one of the few people left in this town who could improve things. If only Framingham becomes a city, Harold runs for mayor, and the rest of you losers vote for him!
And why does Chief Carl need Paula Shastany as his hand-puppet, spokesmodel all the time. Doesn't Carl know how to talk???

He's a Perp
Too bad he can't be deported!

Chuck From Framingham
Jimmy I have known you and your brother Joe all my life you played high school hockey with one of my brothers and I can not believe you made that statement about the officer "Gee I hope the officer is alright"
What would have happened if the officer actually got hurt real bad? One of the 1st things that police are taught when confronting an individual on a street is to make sure he keeps the person's hands in plain view. Since this person did not comply with a simple order of keeping your hands out of your pockets he is subject to arrest.
Now Jimmy as you can read by my login in name I am FROM FRAMINGHAM. If you don't like Framingham do like I did and get out. I like Framingham and get back once in awhile I joined the service and served 20 years and now live on the West Coast but I have fond memories of growing up there as a kid. Just in case you think I will tell you who I am I will not I do not give out information over the net."

Wolfe was a felon
Wolfe is lucky he didn't get charged with a felony for recording the officer without his knowledge or permission (prior to removal of the recorder from his pocket). If you doubt this read up on Commonweath v. Hyde.

Jim Rizoli
Chuck,
I like Framingham too, but I'm not too happy with the corruption and the invasion of illegal aliens who are coming here to commit their crimes. The Framingham police have their hands full and I sure can sympathize with them. They must feel really frustrated having to deal with all the wacko's here. Framingham is a big magnet for all the crazies.That being said, the police also have some serious attitude problems on how they deal with people in general and I've made several complaints to Chief Carl, and he knows what's going on.
I'm told the police force is divided on what should be done in Framingham so a divided police force is not a good thing for the town. If the police could unite and start doing their job and go after those here illegally and set a good example, Framingham will get back on track. As it stands now we as a town are sinking fast with no relief in sight, as they are a sanctuary "city" for illegals. This town will never be revitilized as long as this problem is still going strong.
You live in California? My goodness That state has been taken over by illegals, so you must be able to relate. Seems to me you went from the frying pan into the fire.
Good to hear from you, your comments about me in the past haven't been too complimentary but 'm a big guy and won't hold that against you, give me a call leave a message.
508-875-2043, my email is jjrizo@rcn.com... For those of you that want to blast me with spam emails and all the other crap that you want to do remember I have a court case coming up with a fella named Bill Tuluba who as the warrant against him that accusses him of falsley using my idenity on a Craigs list gay encounters site, not a good thing for him to do, he also as I was told is being charged with criminal harrassment. So for all you who want to do the same tricks as him you might want to think twice.
Everything done by computers online is easily traceable.
I do give some good credit to the Framingham police dept. for their investigation of the case. Hopefully this guy will get the book thrown at him, or at least be severly reprimanded as an example of what not to do on the internet.. When the case goes to court I'm sure you will read it in the paper. For those that missed the last article about it just do a search for Bill Tuluba on the MWDNews website to read about the case. WWW.CCFILE.ORG

Hoodoo
Dear Luis Castillo,
Your statement: "You should go home, Hoodoo. You spread hate, man. I don't know if Hector is real or not, but stop hating on him." is rude and nonsensical. First of all, I am home. America is my country and my home. What are you talking about?
Second, Hector referred to someone as "White bread". Not only is that a racial slur, it is a violation of the MDN rules. Read them below. Hector is the one spreading hate. I simply took a stand against his abuse. You and he are the ones with the problem. " /> Report Abuse

Hoodoo
You are the one who was throwing around the racial epithets, i.e. "White bread." It is YOU that is demonstrating a dislike for people with a certain skin color, in the case White. You do not even know what my race is or where I was born. You are making assumptions, apparently based on the racism that you harbor in YOUR heart. Stop being rude, stop being racist, and stop being hypocritical . Finally, what do you mean by "Maybe you should leve"? What are you trying to say? Please clarify what you are implying in this inhospitable and unwelcoming statement.

Dear Hector Morales
Your statement: "To 'Hoodoo': What;'s your problem, man? You got something against anyone whos not white, and born here man? My next door nieghbor is from Italy, been here 40 years. Shes my best friend. Is she bad now, becasue she likes me, and is nice to my kids? Grow up, man. Maybe you should leve" is rude and nonsensical too.
You are the one who was throwing around the racial epithets, i.e. "White bread." It is YOU that is demonstrating a dislike for people with a certain skin color, in the case White. You do not even know what my race is or where I was born. You are making assumptions, apparently based on the racism that you harbor in YOUR heart. Stop being rude, stop being racist, and stop being hypocritical .
Finally, what do you mean by "Maybe you should leve"? What are you trying to say? Please clarify what you are implying in this inhospitable and unwelcoming statement.

Dear Luis Castillo,
Your statement: "You should go home, Hoodoo. You spread hate, man. I don't know if Hector is real or not, but stop hating on him." is rude and nonsensical.
First of all, I am home. America is my country and my home. What are you talking about?
Second, Hector referred to someone as "White bread". Not only is that a racial slur, it is a violation of the MDN rules. Read them below. Hector is the one spreading hate. I simply took a stand against his abuse. You and he are the ones with the problem.

Bob
Jim why dont you move back to Northbridge

what a fool
Rizoli,
. The Police force is not divided; they perform their tasks in a professional fashion. Anyone who has listened to Chief Carl speak at selectmen meetings or other government meetings has heard him state immigration deportation enforcement is a federal issue not one for local police. The only thing divided is your attention, you need to listen to the facts as presented and not manipulate the facts to meet your agenda. Even the way you wrote your blog entry is a manipulation of the facts; you make it sound like you have knowledge of what the police officers think about the issue. Truth is mention your name to any Framingham Officer they just laugh..

Truth of the matter is
The American justice system is the fairest system in the world; Wolfe was represented by an attorney, tried by a jury of his peers and found to be guilty of the crime he was arrested for, end of story.

Ironic
Its Ironic, So Rizoli and pals; who believe the police should be stopping anyone who looks foreign, demanding some identification and deporting those who are not in the country legally is ok. However; a suspicious person in a business district at 4AM who is questioned briefly by the police is being mistreated?? Sorry boys, there is only one constitution; you cannot have it both ways. As a taxpayer I applaud the FPD for being so vigilant. Shame on Wolfe for not just telling the officer he was all set, just taking a walk, thanks for checking on my well being, or a hundred other responses which would explain his location and let the officer know he was not in need of assistance.

Dr.Phil2
Harold a simple Hey officer you guys know me, I walk out her all the time would have sufficed. Instead you choose to show the miserable person that you are. Did it ever occur to you that the Officer was concerned to see an elderly man walking at 4am. How many nursing homes does Framingham have? How many calls for lost elderly people does the police respond to? It is easy to criticize the cops for doing there jobs, what would have happened if the officer just drove on by and this was a elderly person needing help. Also, hey Rizoli no matter how hard you touch someone you don't put your hands on people it is an assault..didn't you learn your lesson when Dep. Trask informed you of that.
Fine Young Man
Detective Reardon is one of the finest human beings I have ever met. Several years ago, I was leaving the Senior Citizen Center and began feeling dizzy. I pulled over and this young handsome officer approached my vehicle and asked me if I was ok. I told him that I was a diabetic and that my sugar was low. This sweet officer ran next door and then ran back and saved me. He is a hero. He treats the elderly so well. Shame on you Harold for being so naughty. God bless you, Detective Reardon.

RE: Rizoli
You applaud the Police because they did I good job on your case but bad mouth them for everything else. As long as it benefits you, all isgood. The cops have attitude because we work in an era where we get no respect. When I grew up you just said yes sir and walked away from the police If you didn't they brought you home and your parents kicked your a**. Today the parents get mad at the cops. Jim, Harold, I woud love to have the two of you come out an ride with me for a few days and see what we deal with on a daily basis and how we must bite our tongue because we are cops. The average citizen would wonder why we didn't put the boots to some of these losers we deal with everyday.
Jim, do you have any idea how many ICE Detainers getput on people in Framigham within a one week time frame? The Framinham Police probably help enforce ICE laws more than any other community within the commonwealth.

Fine Young Man
Detective Reardon ~ are you single..if not call me
Im Single
Oh, hes a Detective now?? Oh, Detective Reardon is soooo cute....

BOOHOO
Poor old man Harold. How is the appeal coming? Not so good. Next time don't record yourself being such an a** and maybe just maybe you'll get a not guilty. You disgruntled tax payer. Come on folks keep voting for the overrides let's spend Harold's money. I think SMOC needs to by some properties on Delmare Ave.
Got respect?
Mr Wolfe there learned this tactic with the Rizolis themselves. How does it feel to have a camera pointed at your nose while minding your own business, walking downtown Framingham, accusing you of being an illegal just because you're a Brazilian descendant? I am sure this would piss anybody.

Re:re
If you don't like being a cop then go do something else. The next time I see 3 of you earning double time at a road work detail I'll be sure to feel sorry for you about all the "losers" you want to "put the boot to". If you're really a cop then you're example number 1 of why people feel hassled sometimes. Sounds like you got into the job for the wrong reasons pal!

Sam
probable cause only applies when the Officer is conducting a criminal investigation. This investigation was initially a well being check because an older man was walking at night and answered a simple question with the type of answer that would raise a question in the mind of an experienced police officer. This entire conversation was recorded. Did the officer say or do anything out of line? No. Did Mr. Wolfe say anything or do anything out of line. Yes. Has anyone ever been hit in the face with a tape recorder? I'm sure many police officers have. But not Officer Reardon. Officers are hit, spit on, harassed, demeaned every day. How often does a police officer lose his temper. Harold, move to Iraq.

Dave
Mr. Rizoli, have you ever met Officer Reardon? Are you saying all those derogatory statements simply because he is a police officer or do you have personal knowlege that he is what you say he is. If you have never met him then I suggest Officer Reardon should consider a slander suit against you. Give you a little of your own medicine. If you don't like police officers there are many countries that don't have them. Move there. I'm sure they would appreciate an outspoken person like you.

I LOVE THIS,
Hey Harold: You are a disgrace to all Framingham! I am sorry you didn't shoot off your big ugly mouth enough to adequately provoke the cop into brutality instead of mere harrassment. You are the embodyment of all that is detestable. Too bad the Judge and jury showed you ANY mercy. you are a big mouthed ignorant fool. I LOVE reading your postings in Frambors, because I show them to my kids to teach them that even adults can be class clowns. In your case, you are a no-class buffoon, not just a class clown. It is no wonder that an ignoramus like you is anti-education. I would say that you got yours, but evidently you were absent the day they taught class and decency.
As for Rizoli, I will wait patiently until he gets convicted of something to comment on how evil he and his twin idiot are.

Hey Dave:
If Rizoli moved to another country, would he be an ILLEGAL? Funny to ponder the possibilities, isn't it? Even if he were not an illegal, he would be an immoral!

Iraq?
Harold's type are not well tolerated in Iraq!

One Time
This one time...........at band camp.............I was saved by a hero cop...yup sure was........I had a shoelace that was untied and he told me to tie it......now if i didn't see that i could have tripped going down the stairs with my baby on my arms as i was entering the welfare office for my check.......my; hero.........thank you so much

Isn't it easier.
To all you critics out there. Isn't it just easier to answer the officer's simple questions so you can be on your way. It does not matter whether you agree or not with the officer, you simply do not have the right to touch the police. Maybe your parents didn't teach you that. People need to lose their atitudes.

Dave
Since We are on the subject, what is an illegal. I'm sorry but I can't just look at someone or see their names and identify them as illegal. if we did that then that would mean we have an illegal running for president. Realisticly, everyone in this country is illegal except native americans and afro americans. The former were here to start this country long before the radical pilgrims arrived and the former were dragged here against their will. I guess racism starts at home. I do however, agree with one very important fact. Illegal means not legal. It's pretty straight forward. This is a slap in the face to everyone that has gone through the process to be legal. Yes, deport them and make them come back to this fine country with legal status.

Illegal Immigrant If that was me, I would been arrested, released with out bail, then not have gone to court.
Evelyn
hey Jim... Bill Tuluba gave you a taste of your own medicine...And went running to cops . That is funny, though the same cops who you often criticize! I also have heard that the reason why Bill allegedly did that is because you and your racist friends were harassing his wife on line. I guess it will be nice to see both sides of the history for once when this goes to court.She is the real victim here not you!! I guess you didn't expect that Bill would stand up to you! I personally know the Tulubas and they are very nice people, too bad you decided to go ahead and harrass them.You are a shame to Framingham. Intimidation is what you do best Jim... You seem to pick on women constantly , that is no secret ... you obviously have unresolved issues with women...everybody knows that... By the way , how can you always criticize people and their LAWLESS ways and then turn around and defend Harold Wolfe after he had just been convicted of assaulting an officer? I guess the LAW does not apply to your friends right, Jim?

Keystone Cops
American walking down the steet, we stop and arrest. Illegals dancing in the streets and stopping Americans from useing those streets, we stand and watch.
Glad I.C.E is not here to do our jobs for us.

Jim Rizoli
Evelyn.....How can you even defend Bill! What he allegedly did! Go read the warrant and you see exactly what he did, it's about ten pages. Would you like to see the pornography that he out up on Craigs list? Normal people don't behave that way. Him standing up to me, what are you crazy, he didn't stand up to me he commited a crime against me. Bill is a sick an perverted person and that will all be dealt with in court. It's hard to believe his wife was oblivious to all of this, unless she was part of the perversion.
He is being charged with, as far as I know, criminal harrassment, and identity fraud. No you tell me, did i force him to commit those crimes? i went running to the cops because Bill bragged about me not being able to track him down. I guess he's not laughing now. If your a true friend to bill and ellie you might want to help them out with their surpressed sexual feelings.. They must be a wonderful couple...
Would love to hear his side of this story!

It's simple...
1) A man was walking down the street. This is legal.
2) He was carrying and using a voice recorder. This is legal.
3) The police officer asked him to turn if off. He didn't. This is legal.
4) The man refused to identify himself. Since he is not being accused of a criminal act, this is also legal.
5) The police officer grabbed the man's wrist and held on. This is *NOT* legal since the office had no evidence that the man had committed any crime.
6) The man apparently accidentally brushed the officer's arm while trying to free himself from being illegally held. Ain't that a friggin shame.
Somebody want to tell me why this guy didn't counterclaim assault from the officer?
The whole "why not just cooperate" attitude bugs me. Simple - because you don't have to! Why not just let the police search your house on a whim? Because you don't have to!

Jim Rizoli
If this happened to an illegal alien we would now have lawsuits up the kazooo. The police think they can tread on anyones rights anytime they want. The sleeping populace lets the cops get away wit it. Guys like Harold say enough is enough and get the book thrown at then. The illegals on the other hand get to sue the town. I think something is wrong with this picture. Again remember, they knew who Harold was, and abused their power by bothering him. If they let Harold pass on and didn't say a word. we wouldn't even be discussing this right now.

Take note that the police prefer anonymity in their posts :-)
mc is this the same Wolfe that mouthed off a few weeks ago about Chief Carl acknowledging another officer for doing his job in the line of duty? Jim Rizoli Hard to believe Harold was convicted here. Here is an example of a police officer who tried to bullie Harold and Harold didn't take his crap. "He touched his arm" Gee I hope the cop is alright! That must of been a very painful situation LOL. i hpe he was rushed to the emergency room for treatment! This is another black eye for cops who think they have the right to do anything they want. When someone stands up to them they have a hissy fit. Assault assault!. Poor babies! I'm surprised the the cop didn't shoot him six times. You know that weapon Harold had (his recoder)was a weapon of mass destruction in anyones book. This town has gone to the dogs, the illegals run wild, and the cops do nothing, they are more concerned of locking up innocent Americans for taking walks......WWW.CCFIILE.ORG Hey Rizoli Get a life. If you hate Framingham so much, why don't you move? Baron von Framingmeister I'd say Herr Wolfe got off quite easy in zis case. Back in ze good old days in Germany, he simply would have been shot for not producing his papers on demand. Zere is simply no excuse for a man to be walking by a donut shop at zat hour of night. I would further suggest zat ze police set up a razor wire barrier around ze donut shop in addition to a tower with a search light, manned with a machine gun. Baron and Rizoli When you idiots complain the cops aren't doing anything about break-in's during the night, think back to this case. If you have someone on foot (which is easier to get away from crime than a car w/ a license plate) walking at 3 am in the morning and he refuses to identify himself, wouldn't you consider this a little suspicious? Wouldn't it be important to have a NAME of this individual, in case a few cars or a home were burglarized during the time frame this man was out walking in the area (while the rest of the world is sleeping)? What if a rape had just occurred, and the victim had not yet reported it? It'd be nice to have a name of an individual walking in the area so that you could bring him in for questioning, don't you think? Take your dunce hats off and put on your detective hats for once. These interviews (which are perfectly legal) are how crimes get solved! Being an A-hole and trying to "fight the power" are only making police officer's jobs that much harder to perform. But maybe that is your goal, huh? More things to complain about in your pathetic life.... Hey Rizoli If you don't like framingham, move out. You're a very annoying person, get life. Buster This dummy got off cheap. Community service ??? Busting up rocks at Walpole would be a better decision. rizoli and White This police officer was doing his job. Had he not stopped and questiooned this trouble maker, then you would be all over him for not questioning him , when you later found out, there had been a house break in, r rape, or murder, etc. It sounds like you two DO NOT like police.Maybe you were rejected for a police job or dont like the fact that they have a bit more authority than you. You are whats wrong with this country today. R E S P E C T your police and maybe you will see the good they do. get a life in Framingham Harold & Jim You continue to think you are better than everybody else, above the law.Police are public servants and when they do their job, and it is not what you like you complain.What may be going on here is that we have some very angry old men .This repressed anger pops up anytime either of you don't get your way.Please get some help, The Framingham Community is larger than your hatred and will be around long after the two of you are gone.To the men & women in blue, I say thank you for doing your jobs, please don't think that the likes of these two represent the community of Framingham greek1959 Once again, our over paid peace officer's harrassing inocent civilians when they should be rounding up the illegals Rough em up The cop should have given this jerk a 1950's style billy club beat down. And to Jim Rizoli, I always agree with you, but you can't have it both ways, we want the cops shaking people down at 3 in the am SC A little compassion here folks...we're talking about a 58 year old man wandering the streets in the middle of the night not knowing his own name! Maybe it would have served him better to be taken to the ER and given a psych workup. For all we know that tape recorder was his way of warding off aliens...as in space aliens. Seriously...this makes my whole day... Law Enforcement Professional Apparently our system of checks and balances does not meet Mr. Rizoli's standards. Mr. Wolfe was approached by a professional police officer because he was in a business district at 3:30 in the morning. The Officer was performing his duty by asking a simple question. The Officer's intent appears to have been to identify Mr. Wolfe for many reasons to include possible criminal activity or simply to check on the well-being of Mr. Wolfe. The very odd response by Mr. Wolfe initiated the event which led to Mr. Wolfe assaulting the Officer. Mr. Wolfe was brought before the Court and was defended by an attorney, rights and protections enjoyed by all. The criminal case was presented by the Government to a jury of Mr. Wolfe's peers. Mr. Wolfe's peers found Mr. Wolfe guilty. Mr. Rizoli's comments, if actually forwarded by Mr. Rizoli, are silly. The law is very clear regarding assault and battery. "The intentional touching of another person, without having any right to do so, and EITHER causes physical harm OR did so without the consent of the person touched". The additional comments about the Officer being brought to the hospital are meaningless and are not deserving of comment. If Mr. Rizoli is concerned about the law, there is a process to address those issues through our legislators. We will continue to provide professional police service to our community even for those who are ignorant to the law. SL I think this case had a very fair decision. Have any of you ever heard of Alzheimer's Disease or dementia? These people are usually confused and can be combative at times in some cases. How many of our elderly citizens have gone missing from their homes during the night and day in this town. And how many normal citizens go out for a walk at that time of morning who are of normal mind set? The Police are just doing their jobs. How many of us in our lines of work want a voice recorder stuck in our faces? Think about it and would you all please grow up no wonder the town of Framingham is the way it is. You fine citizens sure show your true colors in these posts. Wrong decision If the guy was just walking down the street..doing nothing..suspicious..why does a cop have to bother him. I have been bothere by cops enough to know in their minds "they are never wrong." The only thing I know is that they sure hate these new phone camera's. I have never seen a cop tell the truth in court. To Hoodoo About "Hector Morales" --- If you're not familiar with these posts, any person can write anything under ANYONE's name. So, don't get all worked up. I personally don't agree with this anonymous thing. If you have the right to tell whatever you want, you also should stand by it. But hey...I know for an instance, Mr Wolfe wouldn't ever agree w/ me. Law & rights He could have been an illegal! Isn't it what he wants when bashing all of the immigratnts who live in the area? At some point all the rights we Americans are compromising in the name of fear of the different will catch up with us. And then, good luck defending yourself! What! Let's see you have been crossed by the police enough times! You are guilty of something. I can tell by your tone. Look Police are just trying to keep the streets of our good town from the creeps like you and Rizoli. What should be done is have you go and get an evaluation and let Nurse Ratchet keep you for a while until you have learned a lesson. Danny Santiago I find a lot of illegal bashing, and it makes me feels uncomfortable. i work very hard to feed my family and extended family. why can't you leave us alone Hooddo Are you saying that anti-White racial epithets are ok? "White bread" is a racial slur. Wake up. To Hector Morales supporter If you are not familiar with the "pool rules", they are listed at the bottom of the page. Number four states, "No personal attacks. Don't bash anyone based on their race, creed, heritage, or orientation." Are you saying that anti-White racial epithets are ok? "White bread" is a racial slur. Wake up. Hoodoo Dear Ha-Ha, When you state, "It sounds like this White guy was looking for a confrontation" it sounds like you are celebrating the arrest and conviction of a White person. That makes you a racist. Keep your racism to yourself and consult pool rules number 4. Buffy For the first time ever I have to agree with Mr Rizzoli on this one. The Framingham police should not bother anyone if there is no crime. Jose Desilva This guy did nothing wrong, why pick on someone who is just walking minding his own business? John b Mr Wolf is one of the nicest people I have ever met! He cares deeply about this town and for that I thank you Mr Wolf. Keep up the fine work on keeping the town in check. Re:Hoodoo I am NOT his supporter . I'm all for the HUMAN RACE...I am just saying --- There's a least one IDIOT who writes here under real names trying to make a point of what he would call "sarcasm". Just don't waste your breath...the guy is harmless and childish." You wrote: To Hector Morales supporter, If you are not familiar with the "pool rules", they are listed at the bottom of the page. Number four states, "No personal attacks. Don't bash anyone based on their race, creed, heritage, or orientation." Are you saying that anti-White racial epithets are ok? "White bread" is a racial slur. Wake up. Rizzoli ROCKS I agree with Jim. Hey Jim, keep fighting the good fight and making our kids futures safe. God bless. Hoodoo To Hector Morales supporter, You are missing the point, when people "oppose racism" it means they oppose racism against minorities. The rules for comments include no race bashing. Whites should be protected by that rule here and in society in general. There is a tendency for people to overlook anti-White racism and think it is harmless. It is not. Marshall law The cops seem to do whatever they want nowadays this is called Marshall law. Coming to a town near you folks. Good luck in the future Mr Wolf because the cops are watching you! Whos next? Can I go out to jog or walk in the morning? The streets are not safe because of the cops. it is what it is yes i agree harold and Jim are extremist but they vocalize issues we all feel. Yes they are consumed by their emotions however if there was no basis for their fanaticism they would have gone away along time ago. The principals of the american revolution were also considered nuts. To bad that ball busting show down had to occur. i'll leave you with this reference. "BATTLE LINES BEING DRAWN NOBODY RIGHT AND EVERYBODY WRONG". Who ever guesses its origin gets 2 tickets to Paul Anka at the Chateau De'Ville dinner theater. Hoodoo Danny Santiago, You say, "I find a lot of illegal bashing, and it makes me feels uncomfortable. i work very hard to feed my family and extended family. why can't you leave us alone." Well, we Americans don't care how hard you work or why. We rightly oppose your being in our country illegally. You are violating our immigration, driving, employment, etc. laws. That not only offends us, it is destructive to our country. Illegal aliens take Americans' jobs and reduce our wages. We work very hard to feed our families too. Why can't you leave us alone? Buffy Oh, my. I hope you aren't really relying on Jim Rizoli to make your children's future safe. And please, if you wish to use my name to write under, please understand that you must spell correctly. It's 'Rizoli', not 'Rizzoli". Buffy Buffalo Springfield, "For What It's Worth". I'd like to dedicate some more lines from the song to Marshall Law (great name for a country singer), Jim Rizoli, Harold Wolfe and others, "Paranoia strikes deep, into your lives it will creep". Diane Hey Buffy, I heard that the illegals are full of Paranoia because of the cops also. True? Mike Muto I agree with Rizoli rocks in the case were he is trying to keep our kids safe. Thanks Jim! Buffy and Bill T.....one in the same on this one, eh Buffy? You know some of these cops are crooked, right Bill T? Buffy Diane, I would assume that to be true also, yes. Mike, I don't get what you're saying. Are you trying to imply that Bill T and I are the same person? I don't see a 'Bill T' here at all. The Voice Of Reason Most of you people posting here are being ridiculous just as Wolfe was on the night of the incident. Yes, I don't always like what the cops do. Yes, they do push the limits of their authority sometimes. However, if they see someone walking down the street at 3:45 AM I'd say that would give them probable cause to stop and see what's going on. All Wolfe had to do was say his name and tell the cop he was fine and everything would have been ok. Instead he decides to be a jackass and look where it got him. He now has a criminal record. It may have even been a felony conviction. This is a more than someone just walking down the street. The fact that it was 3:45 AM makes things a little bit different. Nobody likes being stopped by the cops but any reasonable person knows that you should comply with an officer's lawful directions. It doesn't seem unreasonable to me for them to stop someone at 3:45AM. It seems to me that the officer's primary concern was to be sure everything was OK and not to bust the guy's chops. My .02 Read this story and thought HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA. This is the same guy whose website states that Officers who die in the line of duty should not have their funerals paid for by the town. HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA. HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA. HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA. HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA. HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA. Harassed Clearly, Harold (the Public Figure) is known by the Police department for his stands of fiscal responsibly to the Tax Payers of Framingham. Clearly, Harold has walked the same route for over a decade and stopped and questioned over 12 times by Police. Clearly, Harold carries a voice recorder for reasons of personal safety and as a reminder. Clearly, the officer was intimidated by the recorder. Clearly, there is enough to file an appeal and clearly, the Police have harassed Harold for his criticisms of the police Department. It's just a wonder, Harold wasn't shot dead in his tracks for having a recorder. Only If this verdict is overturned in an Appeal and/or a jury awarded civil suite, will Harold be able to walk Speen Street free from harassment. i also agree with Jim Anyone different from me is bad, plain and simple. www.ccfiile.org BTW- I hope Harold gets the help he needs. He's not a bad guy, just too wrapped up in his emotions to make rational decisions. Who cares They cop was probably a jerk who treated another jerk like a jerk. I don't care Hoodoo You obviously do not know the law and did not follow the case or read the somewhat biased article carefully. You made a lot of erroneous points: VOR: "However, if they see someone walking down the street at 3:45 AM I'd say that would give them probable cause to stop and see what's going on. " Probable cause? Walking down the street is now a suspect activity? VOR "All Wolfe had to do was say his name and tell the cop he was fine and everything would have been ok. Instead he decides to be a jackass and look where it got him." He did tell the cop he was fine. The cop wanted to know Wolfe's name and where he lived. No law requires us to identify ourselves to the police. Reardon was not enforcing the law. He was enforcing his own agenda and should be reprimanded for his unlawful, unprofessional behavior by the Chief. VOR: "He now has a criminal record. It may have even been a felony conviction." It is a misdemeanor conviction. VOR: "This is a more than someone just walking down the street. The fact that it was 3:45 AM makes things a little bit different. Nobody likes being stopped by the cops but any reasonable person knows that you should comply with an officer's lawful directions. It doesn't seem unreasonable to me for them to stop someone at 3:45AM. It seems to me that the officer's primary concern was to be sure everything was OK and not to bust the guy's chops." Reardon's insistence to know the man's name and address was not a "lawful direction." Reardon is a young, cocky cop. How come the other 12 times Wolf was stopped, the officers left him alone when he told them he was o.k.? Reardon's lack of common sense and discretion created the conflict. We don't need the police wiping our noses and tucking us in at night. To Harassed If you think Harold has a chance of winning an appeal, you are crazy. Who is wasting taxpayer money now Harry? All you needed to do was identify yourself and say you were going for a walk. It would be over. but no, you have to be the big man who stands up to the officer with the gun. Judy Callahan I've only skimmed the earlier postings, so forgive me if I'm repeating. Now Det. Reardon was 28 one year ago, yet has 10 years police experience. Can this be true? Do we hire police officers almost directly out of high school? (Does MWDN ever fact check?) To Law Enforcement Professional By that definition of assault, didn't the cop assault Wolfe first? Wolfe was not breaking any laws, he simply refused to surrender his rights, which apparently upset Reardon. When Reardon grabbed Wolfe's wrist in an attempt to take away his recorder, that is when Wolfe supposedly attacked Reardons forearm. Why does the law allow a police officer to assualt a law-abiding citizen but now allow the citizen to defend himself from the assualt? Wolfe in sheep's clothing I'm a big supporter of law enforcement, but the officer may have mishandled the situation. It would have been one thing is the officer had reasonable suspicion to stop Wolfe. Had he tried to hide, changed direction, was carrying tools that could be used to burglarize, had a pillowcase of stuff slung over his shoulder, had a bloody axe, etc. There is no law against walking down the street in the middle of the night, and Harold was under no obligation to identify himself if the officer did not give a valid reason for asking for ID. However, Wolfe did made the situation worse by refusing to answer a reasonable question "Sir, are you all right?" had he simply said "I'm ok, I'm just walking home" that probably would have been an end to it. Putting your hands on an officer is never acceptable, and I guess that's the bottom line. FYI - Harold, pullling out a tape recorder is just going to tick the police off. Spend a few extra bucks and get one of those hats with the hidden camera in it! What if... People pulled their heads out of their butts. The cop did the right thing, what if the old coot had OldTimers is was out wondering around aimlessly? What if the officer didn't do his job and this old coot gets creamed by a Boston Globe paper truck? Then his family sues the city and then Baron, Rizoli, and the rest of the left wing nuts taxes go up....and they cut the police force....and crime goes up. Or Harold could have simply answer the question in a civil manner and been on hit way..... Dear "Marshall Law" Guy It's actually martial law. The fact that you've obviously never even seen this word in print tells me you likely know little to nothing about what martial law actually entails. This is not a sign of a move towards martial law. The fact that this happens is a sign that at 3 30am there are hardworking and diligent police on the streets trying to ensure the safety of those sleeping at home as well as the well-being of those wandering on the street. Stop being so paranoid, and while you're at it, try reading something about concepts you wish to throw in people's faces before you embarass yourself again. Hoodoo Dear Mr. "To Hoodoo", I apologize for disturbing you with facts and logic. I know some people are skittish when it comes to other people standing up for liberty and truth." /> Hoodoo Dear "What if...", Are you related to Chicken Little? Do you want the Nanny State to care for you from the cradle to the grave? Countless acts of evil and oppression are committed by governments in the name of protecting people. In spite of the trite slogan "to protect and serve" on cop cars around here, the police have no legal obligation to protect private citizens. If you are in danger and call the cops, you cannot sue them if they arrive too late. Learn to take care of yourself. It is people begging for the government to protect us that are eroding our liberties." /> Luis Castillo You should go home, Hoodoo. You spread hate, man. I don't know if Hector is real or not, but stop hating on him. LOL When a hot crime story is posted on this web site, we now have our very own resident convict to provide some expert analysis. " I don't have a name " A jury trial for this......thanks - Harold - for helping to spend my Tax Dollar so wisely. I almost want to move to Natick with all those indians. The Cops Actions Were Way Overboard By most peoples reason of thinking in this comment section it is ok for the cops to harrass someone walking down the street not breaking any laws. Maybe the cops should stop every pedestrian walking down the street day and night 24/7, then we will see what all you ignoramisis have to say. usually jim rizoli is wrong but this time he makes sense. obviously the police are familiar with this guy since he has been questioned a dozen or so times..obviously he just isnt that popular with the corrupt powers that be in this town. Why else would someone walk around with a voice recording device...He knew he was going to be harrassed as usual and was just tired of these unwarranted questionings.i can see the first like 3 times they see him but after that its harrassment. if police are bored at 345 AM why dont they post up over on 2nd street or taralli ter...theres plenty of action there. they dont need to keep bothering a harmless guy out of some political vendetta. the charge is BS..the cop assaulted him first without provocation. he violated no law before he was assaulted, then he has a instinct reaction to being grabbed and hes guilty of assaulting the cop...gimme a break. just another cop on a roid induced power trip and a messed up system that backed him up. sad. Jeannie I have to agree about the police officer being out of line. I feel that once the officer asked if the man was alright and their was no probable cause to go any further then he should have just let the guy go on his merry way and minded his own business. I feel there are many of them who take advantage of their position in life and many are bullies. I feel they have their own insecurities and anger issues and are taking them out on the world because they are in a position to do so. Cops are supposed to be an example and some of them are the complete opposite. The ones who take adv antage are actually as bad as the criminals and may I say that they themselve are a wicked contribution to the evil & abuse in this world. I'm not saying they are all bad either but there are plenty out there who just want to be controlling and abuse people again because of their own issues. It is sad but true and unfair. I feel bad for the man walking down Speen street obviously the cops have harrased him in the past and probably taunted him.. Dont Harass Me Bro! cant wait til the cops get tasers in framingham so they can go around zapping all the innocent people after midnight. better yet why dont we just give them the authority to suspend habeus corpus and hand out one week detentions to whoever doesnt kneel to them. what do you think their armbands would look like? cops power needs to be checked.... polygraph tests of law enforcement officials should be admissable in court...since we hold them to the higher standard and all. To all you police haters- Wipe the numbers 911 off your phone, and when you hear a bump in the night, your power goes out, you get raped/robbed/assaulted, etc..... call your other equally moronic friends. Good luck to you. waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa billy boy Their have been too many personal attacke concerning this article. One thing no one has even mentioned is the notation that he has done this early wak routine many times and been very cooperative. maybe the thirteenth time was the one that broke the camel's back. do the cops ever talk to one another? a 58 year old man escapimg on foot? come on. Excessive force, unnecessary stop, lousy cop. I remember a few years back when a cop stopped a black (oops, african anerican) driver for an infraction. both she and her mother got out of the car, assaulted the police officer, sued the town and won. PEW!!! To "Don't harass me Bro!" You know, you brought up a very important point. Authorities are being enabled to do whatever pleases them. Habeas Corpus, in some instances CAN INDEED BE DENIED. That's perfectly legal! How many innocent middle easterner taxi-drivers have been thrown in Gtmo without their families knowledge? Does anybody care? I don't think so... But it's coming for any of us. Pretty soon, there will be no one to cry for. I agree with Jeannie...he should have been left alone. But, hey...That's what Mr Wolfe has sown, that's what he's reaping with all that BS on immigrants. Jim Rizoli The cop knew who Harold was and was harassing him. Harold gave it back to him and the cop didn't like it. Most the cops know Harold takes that walk so it was no surprise to them to see him walking. Reardon was just throwing his macho cop attitude around. There are some people in the town tha WILL NOT put up with police harrassment. Harold is one of them and the Rizoli's are another. Continue to harass us and we will have your asses fired, and thats's a fact! Of course knowing that who do the cops come after. If they spent their energy on going after the illegal aliens things would be great but the don't. Some of the cops like harassing American citizens, because we're an easy target and they know where we live. The illegals are ghost people with no record to trace. ..."no one to cry to". police hater (see a couple posts up) First off, getting rid of the 9 and 1 from my telephone would hinder making many more useful phone calls than say to 911. Secondly when I hear a bump in the night I'll investigate it myself instead of hiding under my covers dialing the station waiting for some gestapo cop to "assist" me. If my power goes out I think I'll call NStar since I don't think too many of Framinghams finest are licensed to work on fixing power outages. Third, if I am ever raped, robbed or assaulted I'll be sure to contact Framingham's Time Machine Task Force so they can go back in time to stop this awful event from affecting my life. I will however be consulting them on when the fresh batches of donuts and other delectable pastries become available at all of the towns premier Dunkin Donuts locations. Frustrated with Broken System I was hassled by a cop for no reason one time and ended up being arrested for "disorderly conduct". The judge dismissed the case at the arraignment but now I seem to get pulled over all the time and treated like a serial rapist when I do. I know the cops are just running my plate for no reason. They see I have been arrested (even though the case was dismissed) so they decide to harrass me. Is there anything I can do to get this off my record, Ive never been targeted/profiled like this before..I am an upstanding citizen that just wants to be left alone! Hector Morales Hey man, I personnaly do not like the police in general, but in this case, they right on, man. This guy was looking to start trouble. Where he now? he got in trouble, man. To 'Hoodoo': What;'s your problem, man? You got something against anyone whos not white, and born here man? My next door nieghbor is from Italy, been here 40 years. Shes my best friend. Is she bad now, becasue she likes me, and is nice to my kids? Grow up, man. Maybe you should leve HAROLD FOR MAYOR!!! Harold is one of the few people left in this town who could improve things. If only Framingham becomes a city, Harold runs for mayor, and the rest of you losers vote for him! And why does Chief Carl need Paula Shastany as his hand-puppet, spokesmodel all the time. Doesn't Carl know how to talk??? He's a Perp Too bad he can't be deported! Chuck From Framingham Jimmy I have known you and your brother Joe all my life you played high school hockey with one of my brothers and I can not believe you made that statement about the officer "Gee I hope the officer is alright" What would have happened if the officer actually got hurt real bad? One of the 1st things that police are taught when confronting an individual on a street is to make sure he keeps the person's hands in plain view. Since this person did not comply with a simple order of keeping your hands out of your pockets he is subject to arrest. Now Jimmy as you can read by my login in name I am FROM FRAMINGHAM. If you don't like Framingham do like I did and get out. I like Framingham and get back once in awhile I joined the service and served 20 years and now live on the West Coast but I have fond memories of growing up there as a kid. Just in case you think I will tell you who I am I will not I do not give out information over the net." Wolfe was a felon Wolfe is lucky he didn't get charged with a felony for recording the officer without his knowledge or permission (prior to removal of the recorder from his pocket). If you doubt this read up on Commonweath v. Hyde. Jim Rizoli Chuck, I like Framingham too, but I'm not too happy with the corruption and the invasion of illegal aliens who are coming here to commit their crimes. The Framingham police have their hands full and I sure can sympathize with them. They must feel really frustrated having to deal with all the wacko's here. Framingham is a big magnet for all the crazies.That being said, the police also have some serious attitude problems on how they deal with people in general and I've made several complaints to Chief Carl, and he knows what's going on. I'm told the police force is divided on what should be done in Framingham so a divided police force is not a good thing for the town. If the police could unite and start doing their job and go after those here illegally and set a good example, Framingham will get back on track. As it stands now we as a town are sinking fast with no relief in sight, as they are a sanctuary "city" for illegals. This town will never be revitilized as long as this problem is still going strong. You live in California? My goodness That state has been taken over by illegals, so you must be able to relate. Seems to me you went from the frying pan into the fire. Good to hear from you, your comments about me in the past haven't been too complimentary but 'm a big guy and won't hold that against you, give me a call leave a message. 508-875-2043, my email is jjrizo@rcn.com... For those of you that want to blast me with spam emails and all the other crap that you want to do remember I have a court case coming up with a fella named Bill Tuluba who as the warrant against him that accusses him of falsley using my idenity on a Craigs list gay encounters site, not a good thing for him to do, he also as I was told is being charged with criminal harrassment. So for all you who want to do the same tricks as him you might want to think twice. Everything done by computers online is easily traceable. I do give some good credit to the Framingham police dept. for their investigation of the case. Hopefully this guy will get the book thrown at him, or at least be severly reprimanded as an example of what not to do on the internet.. When the case goes to court I'm sure you will read it in the paper. For those that missed the last article about it just do a search for Bill Tuluba on the MWDNews website to read about the case. WWW.CCFILE.ORG Hoodoo Dear Luis Castillo, Your statement: "You should go home, Hoodoo. You spread hate, man. I don't know if Hector is real or not, but stop hating on him." is rude and nonsensical. First of all, I am home. America is my country and my home. What are you talking about? Second, Hector referred to someone as "White bread". Not only is that a racial slur, it is a violation of the MDN rules. Read them below. Hector is the one spreading hate. I simply took a stand against his abuse. You and he are the ones with the problem. " /> Report Abuse Hoodoo You are the one who was throwing around the racial epithets, i.e. "White bread." It is YOU that is demonstrating a dislike for people with a certain skin color, in the case White. You do not even know what my race is or where I was born. You are making assumptions, apparently based on the racism that you harbor in YOUR heart. Stop being rude, stop being racist, and stop being hypocritical . Finally, what do you mean by "Maybe you should leve"? What are you trying to say? Please clarify what you are implying in this inhospitable and unwelcoming statement. Dear Hector Morales Your statement: "To 'Hoodoo': What;'s your problem, man? You got something against anyone whos not white, and born here man? My next door nieghbor is from Italy, been here 40 years. Shes my best friend. Is she bad now, becasue she likes me, and is nice to my kids? Grow up, man. Maybe you should leve" is rude and nonsensical too. You are the one who was throwing around the racial epithets, i.e. "White bread." It is YOU that is demonstrating a dislike for people with a certain skin color, in the case White. You do not even know what my race is or where I was born. You are making assumptions, apparently based on the racism that you harbor in YOUR heart. Stop being rude, stop being racist, and stop being hypocritical . Finally, what do you mean by "Maybe you should leve"? What are you trying to say? Please clarify what you are implying in this inhospitable and unwelcoming statement. Dear Luis Castillo, Your statement: "You should go home, Hoodoo. You spread hate, man. I don't know if Hector is real or not, but stop hating on him." is rude and nonsensical. First of all, I am home. America is my country and my home. What are you talking about? Second, Hector referred to someone as "White bread". Not only is that a racial slur, it is a violation of the MDN rules. Read them below. Hector is the one spreading hate. I simply took a stand against his abuse. You and he are the ones with the problem. Bob Jim why dont you move back to Northbridge what a fool Rizoli, . The Police force is not divided; they perform their tasks in a professional fashion. Anyone who has listened to Chief Carl speak at selectmen meetings or other government meetings has heard him state immigration deportation enforcement is a federal issue not one for local police. The only thing divided is your attention, you need to listen to the facts as presented and not manipulate the facts to meet your agenda. Even the way you wrote your blog entry is a manipulation of the facts; you make it sound like you have knowledge of what the police officers think about the issue. Truth is mention your name to any Framingham Officer they just laugh.. Truth of the matter is The American justice system is the fairest system in the world; Wolfe was represented by an attorney, tried by a jury of his peers and found to be guilty of the crime he was arrested for, end of story. Ironic Its Ironic, So Rizoli and pals; who believe the police should be stopping anyone who looks foreign, demanding some identification and deporting those who are not in the country legally is ok. However; a suspicious person in a business district at 4AM who is questioned briefly by the police is being mistreated?? Sorry boys, there is only one constitution; you cannot have it both ways. As a taxpayer I applaud the FPD for being so vigilant. Shame on Wolfe for not just telling the officer he was all set, just taking a walk, thanks for checking on my well being, or a hundred other responses which would explain his location and let the officer know he was not in need of assistance. Dr.Phil2 Harold a simple Hey officer you guys know me, I walk out her all the time would have sufficed. Instead you choose to show the miserable person that you are. Did it ever occur to you that the Officer was concerned to see an elderly man walking at 4am. How many nursing homes does Framingham have? How many calls for lost elderly people does the police respond to? It is easy to criticize the cops for doing there jobs, what would have happened if the officer just drove on by and this was a elderly person needing help. Also, hey Rizoli no matter how hard you touch someone you don't put your hands on people it is an assault..didn't you learn your lesson when Dep. Trask informed you of that. Fine Young Man Detective Reardon is one of the finest human beings I have ever met. Several years ago, I was leaving the Senior Citizen Center and began feeling dizzy. I pulled over and this young handsome officer approached my vehicle and asked me if I was ok. I told him that I was a diabetic and that my sugar was low. This sweet officer ran next door and then ran back and saved me. He is a hero. He treats the elderly so well. Shame on you Harold for being so naughty. God bless you, Detective Reardon. RE: Rizoli You applaud the Police because they did I good job on your case but bad mouth them for everything else. As long as it benefits you, all isgood. The cops have attitude because we work in an era where we get no respect. When I grew up you just said yes sir and walked away from the police If you didn't they brought you home and your parents kicked your a. Today the parents get mad at the cops. Jim, Harold, I woud love to have the two of you come out an ride with me for a few days and see what we deal with on a daily basis and how we must bite our tongue because we are cops. The average citizen would wonder why we didn't put the boots to some of these losers we deal with everyday. Jim, do you have any idea how many ICE Detainers getput on people in Framigham within a one week time frame? The Framinham Police probably help enforce ICE laws more than any other community within the commonwealth. Fine Young Man Detective Reardon ~ are you single..if not call me Im Single Oh, hes a Detective now?? Oh, Detective Reardon is soooo cute.... BOOHOO Poor old man Harold. How is the appeal coming? Not so good. Next time don't record yourself being such an a and maybe just maybe you'll get a not guilty. You disgruntled tax payer. Come on folks keep voting for the overrides let's spend Harold's money. I think SMOC needs to by some properties on Delmare Ave. Got respect? Mr Wolfe there learned this tactic with the Rizolis themselves. How does it feel to have a camera pointed at your nose while minding your own business, walking downtown Framingham, accusing you of being an illegal just because you're a Brazilian descendant? I am sure this would piss anybody. Re:re If you don't like being a cop then go do something else. The next time I see 3 of you earning double time at a road work detail I'll be sure to feel sorry for you about all the "losers" you want to "put the boot to". If you're really a cop then you're example number 1 of why people feel hassled sometimes. Sounds like you got into the job for the wrong reasons pal! Sam probable cause only applies when the Officer is conducting a criminal investigation. This investigation was initially a well being check because an older man was walking at night and answered a simple question with the type of answer that would raise a question in the mind of an experienced police officer. This entire conversation was recorded. Did the officer say or do anything out of line? No. Did Mr. Wolfe say anything or do anything out of line. Yes. Has anyone ever been hit in the face with a tape recorder? I'm sure many police officers have. But not Officer Reardon. Officers are hit, spit on, harassed, demeaned every day. How often does a police officer lose his temper. Harold, move to Iraq. Dave Mr. Rizoli, have you ever met Officer Reardon? Are you saying all those derogatory statements simply because he is a police officer or do you have personal knowlege that he is what you say he is. If you have never met him then I suggest Officer Reardon should consider a slander suit against you. Give you a little of your own medicine. If you don't like police officers there are many countries that don't have them. Move there. I'm sure they would appreciate an outspoken person like you. I LOVE THIS, Hey Harold: You are a disgrace to all Framingham! I am sorry you didn't shoot off your big ugly mouth enough to adequately provoke the cop into brutality instead of mere harrassment. You are the embodyment of all that is detestable. Too bad the Judge and jury showed you ANY mercy. you are a big mouthed ignorant fool. I LOVE reading your postings in Frambors, because I show them to my kids to teach them that even adults can be class clowns. In your case, you are a no-class buffoon, not just a class clown. It is no wonder that an ignoramus like you is anti-education. I would say that you got yours, but evidently you were absent the day they taught class and decency. As for Rizoli, I will wait patiently until he gets convicted of something to comment on how evil he and his twin idiot are. Hey Dave: If Rizoli moved to another country, would he be an ILLEGAL? Funny to ponder the possibilities, isn't it? Even if he were not an illegal, he would be an immoral! Iraq? Harold's type are not well tolerated in Iraq! One Time This one time...........at band camp.............I was saved by a hero cop...yup sure was........I had a shoelace that was untied and he told me to tie it......now if i didn't see that i could have tripped going down the stairs with my baby on my arms as i was entering the welfare office for my check.......my; hero.........thank you so much Isn't it easier. To all you critics out there. Isn't it just easier to answer the officer's simple questions so you can be on your way. It does not matter whether you agree or not with the officer, you simply do not have the right to touch the police. Maybe your parents didn't teach you that. People need to lose their atitudes. Dave Since We are on the subject, what is an illegal. I'm sorry but I can't just look at someone or see their names and identify them as illegal. if we did that then that would mean we have an illegal running for president. Realisticly, everyone in this country is illegal except native americans and afro americans. The former were here to start this country long before the radical pilgrims arrived and the former were dragged here against their will. I guess racism starts at home. I do however, agree with one very important fact. Illegal means not legal. It's pretty straight forward. This is a slap in the face to everyone that has gone through the process to be legal. Yes, deport them and make them come back to this fine country with legal status. Illegal Immigrant If that was me, I would been arrested, released with out bail, then not have gone to court. Evelyn hey Jim... Bill Tuluba gave you a taste of your own medicine...And went running to cops . That is funny, though the same cops who you often criticize! I also have heard that the reason why Bill allegedly did that is because you and your racist friends were harassing his wife on line. I guess it will be nice to see both sides of the history for once when this goes to court.She is the real victim here not you!! I guess you didn't expect that Bill would stand up to you! I personally know the Tulubas and they are very nice people, too bad you decided to go ahead and harrass them.You are a shame to Framingham. Intimidation is what you do best Jim... You seem to pick on women constantly , that is no secret ... you obviously have unresolved issues with women...everybody knows that... By the way , how can you always criticize people and their LAWLESS ways and then turn around and defend Harold Wolfe after he had just been convicted of assaulting an officer? I guess the LAW does not apply to your friends right, Jim? Keystone Cops American walking down the steet, we stop and arrest. Illegals dancing in the streets and stopping Americans from useing those streets, we stand and watch. Glad I.C.E is not here to do our jobs for us. Jim Rizoli Evelyn.....How can you even defend Bill! What he allegedly did! Go read the warrant and you see exactly what he did, it's about ten pages. Would you like to see the pornography that he out up on Craigs list? Normal people don't behave that way. Him standing up to me, what are you crazy, he didn't stand up to me he commited a crime against me. Bill is a sick an perverted person and that will all be dealt with in court. It's hard to believe his wife was oblivious to all of this, unless she was part of the perversion. He is being charged with, as far as I know, criminal harrassment, and identity fraud. No you tell me, did i force him to commit those crimes? i went running to the cops because Bill bragged about me not being able to track him down. I guess he's not laughing now. If your a true friend to bill and ellie you might want to help them out with their surpressed sexual feelings.. They must be a wonderful couple... Would love to hear his side of this story! It's simple... 1) A man was walking down the street. This is legal. 2) He was carrying and using a voice recorder. This is legal. 3) The police officer asked him to turn if off. He didn't. This is legal. 4) The man refused to identify himself. Since he is not being accused of a criminal act, this is also legal. 5) The police officer grabbed the man's wrist and held on. This is NOT legal since the office had no evidence that the man had committed any crime. 6) The man apparently accidentally brushed the officer's arm while trying to free himself from being illegally held. Ain't that a friggin shame. Somebody want to tell me why this guy didn't counterclaim assault from the officer? The whole "why not just cooperate" attitude bugs me. Simple - because you don't have to! Why not just let the police search your house on a whim? Because you don't have to! Jim Rizoli If this happened to an illegal alien we would now have lawsuits up the kazooo. The police think they can tread on anyones rights anytime they want. The sleeping populace lets the cops get away wit it. Guys like Harold say enough is enough and get the book thrown at then. The illegals on the other hand get to sue the town. I think something is wrong with this picture. Again remember, they knew who Harold was, and abused their power by bothering him. If they let Harold pass on and didn't say a word. we wouldn't even be discussing this right now.

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