Update #2: A message from a ShadowMonkey reader pointed us to the video page of WSB-TV news in Atlanta , on which video about this story is available (use the video search feature; search for "Speeding"). While acknowledging that Officer Perrone has asked that the arrest warrant application be dropped, the report notes that Lee and Teresa Sipple have received a notice from a private law firm telling the couple to cease-and-desist from interfering with his ability to earn a livelihood. This, the reporter notes, has led the Sipples to believe that they could be facing a lawsuit from Perrone if they continue to complain about his speeding. (See below for contact information for contact information for the Kennesaw Police Department, for use in letting the department know your thoughts on the matter.)  -sm [5:03 PM ET, Feb. 19]

Update #1: Officer Perrone has apparently expressed his desire to withdraw his warrant application for arrest of Lee and Teresa Sipple. Not surprising, given the level of publicity this story is getting around the net.   -sm  [2:40 PM ET, Feb. 15]

In a nation of free people, those in positions of authority need to be reminded that they derive their power by the consent of the people. They also need to be held accountable.

Our biggest ShadowMonkey cheer goes out to Lee and Teresa Sipple of Barstow County, Georgia, for catching a local police officer regularly speeding through their neighborhood.

Now, though, in an idiotic and power-hungry act, Officer Richard Perrone has filed a warrant affidavit seeking to have the Sipples arrested for harassing him.

From media reports:

 

A Bartow County, Georgia couple will go before a magistrate judge this week to see if they will be arrested for allegedly stalking a Kennesaw police officer by installing cameras to track neighborhood speeders.

Lee and Teresa Sipple spent $1,200 mounting three video cameras and a radar speed unit outside their home, which is at the bottom of a hill. They have said they did so in hopes of convincing neighbors to slow down to create a safe environment for their son.

The Sipples allegedly caught Kennesaw police officer Richard Perrone speeding up to 17 mph over the speed limit. Perrone alerted Bartow authorities, who in turn visited the Sipples' home to tell them Perrone intended to press charges against them for stalking.

According to the warrant affidavit filed by Officer Perrone, he says the Sipples harassed him by sending his employer multiple e-mails in an effort to get him in trouble. Kennesaw Police say they are investigating and that they have counseled Perrone before for improperly flashing his badge at the Sipples.

Sources: 

WSB-TV News
Daily Tribune News
TheNewspaper.com
Bad Cop News 

So, Officer Perrone thinks that complaints about his actions to the police department constitute harassment?!? Officer Perone: you are a public servant! If members of the public are unhappy with your performance, what should they do? Tremble in fear and bow down to lick your boots? "Ooh, a police officer... please don't arrest me, Mr. Officer. I won't say nothin' to no-one."

Here's hoping that Officer Perrone loses his public position.

You can let the Kennesaw Police Department know your thoughts about this matter by contacting them at:

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Phone: (770) 422-2505
Fax: (770) 429-4537
Web: http://www.kennesaw.ga.us/index.asp?NID=31

 

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any comment? destro (Unregistered) 2007-02-19 17:16:06 has there been any kind of comment by this guy's bosses at the police department? Or at the City Hall? I've seen stuff on this story all over the net. They've got to be hearing about this. Quote

Law-abiding citizen (Unregistered) 2007-02-19 20:41:16 In a country where it has long become a police state, in which cops after cops in jusrisdictions after different jusrisdictions pound their fists uncontrollably into the skull and face of gang-restrained citizens young and old already on the ground while other cops simply stand around and watch in full sight of rolling cameras, shoot unarmed civilian teens first and ask questions later (if they can even be bothered with that), really, what do the folks of this land of the free expect? Many a time cops have been witnessed using their patrol cars to drop off laundry at local cleaners during business hours and while on duty, either their own wives' or their bosses', at taxpayers' expense, seemingly unaware of the various instant technologies these days to catch them in the act ... what's a lousy speeding infraction when it's them engaging in it? Down with this cop! Get this law abuser off the force. Quote

JM (Unregistered) 2007-02-20 07:52:56 Unless the officer can prove that the cameras were installed JUST to target HIM, I fail to see how the stalking charge could be upheld. Quote

Network Analyst Jim (Unregistered) 2007-02-20 12:57:55 In order to stalk don't you need to be following someone? On another note, when "the law" breaks "the law".... does the law still exist? Quote

Tax Payer Chris (Unregistered) 2007-03-02 16:04:43 It’s the right of “We People" to report crime, especially if it's a cop committing it. This worthless perp-Perrone should be charged with a crime like obstruction of justice, speed, reckless endangerment and violation of his oath of office and fired from the Barney Fife Squad. Also there is a effort taking place by "We The people" to have cops investigated by a civilian board, prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, given maximum sentence and "I hope" place in general population on the prison system. That aught to deter you! Quote

Big problem M.M. (Unregistered) 2007-11-19 16:00:38 I, too, am having a problem with an investigator and city councilmember of a city in Wilkes County, Georgia. My husband was previously married to the city councilmembers mother, and she is/was having a long term affair with the investigator. Both have harassed us for several years (for as long as we've been together), and the councilmember has even gone as far as to get credit in my husband's name. I followed proper legal protocol, first going to the chief of police, and when that didn't work, the mayor. I even sent "nice" letters to the parties (except for the investigator) asking them to PLEASE leave us alone. Apparently, they mayor confronted the two men, and they went and filed a temporary restraining order against both my husband and myself. I am a school teacher, and they are a constant presence. They've made numerous threats, and have intentionally participated in allowing the ex-wife to be in contempt of court whereas the custody order is concerned. I am very concerned for my safety. Just this morning I called the GBI, but they haven't returned my call. Can anybody help me? Please? This story is so long, and well documented might I add, yet they will not quit. They have hurt my reputation at my job, and I am very scared, as they believe, and have even stated, that they can do whatever they want. Someone help me, please.... Quote

jo (Unregistered) 2008-08-09 19:21:49 this officer was fired for having sex with a woman in a cemetary on duty. she took pictures and presented thim after she was arrested for assaulting anotheer officer Quote

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