James Bryant, arrested
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Former Resident wrote on Apr 19, 2009 8:09 PM:
I know one thing for sure, this is one former officer I wouldn't trust.
My My wrote on Apr 17, 2009 8:36 PM:
When I was a teenager we used to say "Never trust anyone over the age of 30" now we say "Never trust a teenager".
Girls gone wild and getting away with it and boys beating up a man on a walk with his wife and dog.
I hope some day we will stop trying to incriminate eachother for every little thing and learn to take responsibilty and for our own actions and forgive the actions of others.
Girls gone wild and getting away with it and boys beating up a man on a walk with his wife and dog.
I hope some day we will stop trying to incriminate eachother for every little thing and learn to take responsibilty and for our own actions and forgive the actions of others.
Tom wrote on Apr 4, 2009 6:53 PM:
Rumor is saying it was a set up. Any more or new information World Newspaper? It seems as if you print it and forget it.
Confused Parent wrote on Mar 27, 2009 10:59 AM:
Okay first of all, reread my comment. I didn't say that he did what he is accused of. I said if he did this he should be punished to the fullest extent of the law. Secondly, at what age do victims become perpetrators? If we teach them that they have no accountability when they are minors how are we to expect them to accept responsibility and be held accountable when they are older? These girls are 17 and 18. Yes, they made a stupid choice to drink, but a choice nonetheless. If they had gotten in a car and killed someone after they had been drinking I doubt the public would see them as "innocent."
To Amelia wrote on Mar 27, 2009 10:38 AM:
To Amelia and Confused Parent wrote on Mar 26, 2009 2:38 PM:
Once again, read the article. It said he attempted to have sex. Attempted means he tried but it did not happen!!
Well you know the old saw about compensating, guess without his gun he just attempts?
But Amelia, as you well know, this one won't even do 20 days.
Once again, read the article. It said he attempted to have sex. Attempted means he tried but it did not happen!!
Well you know the old saw about compensating, guess without his gun he just attempts?
But Amelia, as you well know, this one won't even do 20 days.
Observer wrote on Mar 26, 2009 9:14 PM:
This is about a mature, adult, married man, a police officer, who has been given a high amount of authority and trust by the City of Coquille. To even mention the immaturity of a few teenage female girls he attempted to have sex with is to blame...?! That is sad.
To Amelia and Confused Parent wrote on Mar 26, 2009 2:38 PM:
Once again, read the article. It said he attempted to have sex. Attempted means he tried but it did not happen!!
Confused Parent wrote on Mar 26, 2009 11:44 AM:
I am in NO WAY condoning what Jimmy is accused of doing, if in fact he did it. But I happen to agree with Amelia in this case. I was a teenage girl once too. At high school age you know what is right and what is wrong...whether you have alcohol or not. Which, by the way, is also illegal. These girls need MIPs at the very least. They knew it was illegal to drink and to have sex with an adult. He needs the book thrown at him but so do these girls. Its disgusting!
To Amelia wrote on Mar 26, 2009 10:45 AM:
please read the article, he was giving under age girls alcohol in an attempt to have sex with one of them!!
HEY IDIOT wrote on Mar 26, 2009 10:45 AM:
Having sex with a minor is a CRIME. Wake up Amela !! too much kool-aid
Amelia wrote on Mar 26, 2009 8:39 AM:
What do these girls do? consent to sex with someone older and then call in and report it? This little game diminishes the claim of forced rape.
He may be guilty but so is she. Once a girl (or boy) reaches high school age, if they CONSENT to sex with an older person there should be punishment for both for breaking the law. If all these girls wanted is to have sex, they would choose someone under 18.
These girls need to be charged with having consensual sex before the age of consent and put on probation. They need to sit in on a victims panel of women who have been forced to have sex, often under very violent conditions. We need to teach them the difference between forced rape and choice or consent. It is obvious by the news these days that their parents are not teaching them!
He may be guilty but so is she. Once a girl (or boy) reaches high school age, if they CONSENT to sex with an older person there should be punishment for both for breaking the law. If all these girls wanted is to have sex, they would choose someone under 18.
These girls need to be charged with having consensual sex before the age of consent and put on probation. They need to sit in on a victims panel of women who have been forced to have sex, often under very violent conditions. We need to teach them the difference between forced rape and choice or consent. It is obvious by the news these days that their parents are not teaching them!
Coq Mom wrote on Mar 26, 2009 7:11 AM:
He is a police officer, a civil servant assigned to protect and serve the community of Coquille. During one of his arrests a man was paralyzed. Coquille residents deserve a police officer who has respect for the residents and will not abuse his authority. They deserve to have an officer they can trust. If there is any reason to think otherwise, it needs to be taken seriously. Remember, this is the man who has been given the authority to arrest you.
MAn Hater wrote on Mar 25, 2009 7:14 PM:
wow....once again a man who is a police officer has to take his authority to new levels. Men just love those little innocent girls who are trying so hard to be cool. Why men think it is a thrill to sleep with minors i have no idea, but to use your authority and break the law when your a cop and we pay your wages in our taxes....disgusting! Our money goes far in coos county!
Jennie wrote on Mar 25, 2009 12:48 PM:
I think that everyone is innocent until they are proven guilty and it is not fair for us to judge someone until then. Just try to put your self in their shoes for a while? What would you want?
Victim names wrote on Mar 24, 2009 10:58 PM:
In accordance with public record laws, the names of the victims ARE available. It's merely a matter of the paper wanting to push to get the info and actually print it.
Observer wrote on Mar 23, 2009 5:49 PM:
When we have a cop like this get busted, it is helpful to see people's comments. I noticed a lot of the comments were from people who did not care for this one at all.
CRY ME A RIVER wrote on Mar 23, 2009 3:32 PM:
TO GET RID OF THESE FORUMS''''''You sound like you are one of those people that can't stand the truth.If you don't like it,don't read it.That's pretty simple.Explain as to how you seem to be forced to read these opinions and debate issues.It brings out alot of important facts and issues.
Get rid of wrote on Mar 23, 2009 3:21 PM:
ALL FORUMS !!! That will be the only way the repubs will get back in office. lol
Cory wrote on Mar 23, 2009 2:53 PM:
To Get Rid Of The Forums:
If the forums are so ignorant then why do you come here? Uh oh - perhaps that makes YOU the ignorant one!
If the forums are so ignorant then why do you come here? Uh oh - perhaps that makes YOU the ignorant one!
Waste of space wrote on Mar 23, 2009 2:43 PM:
The World News Paper needs to run a forum like KCBY, you have to have e-mail address and name. On the World forum you can be anybody and change who you are 15 times. There is no structure for truth or honesty.
Get rid of the forums. wrote on Mar 23, 2009 10:09 AM:
The World's internet forums are the epicenter of ignorance. These serve no useful purpose other than it reinforces my belief humanity is seriously screwed.
Former subscriber wrote on Mar 21, 2009 3:37 PM:
I have no idea why the image verification has to be submitted over and over again when it is posted properly ...I will tell you this..I have canceled my paper due to the dumb person who thinks it is funny to make a person submit over and over again when it is put in correctly the first time..Go laugh now stupid...you just lost a long time subscriber..
not surprised wrote on Mar 21, 2009 1:48 PM:
I am sorry to say that I have known this guy & his family for a long time and I have to say that this does not surprise me. he has bounced between coquille an the sherrifs office for years. makes you kinda wonder why he went from being a deputy to be a city officer....
Trailer Park Charlie wrote on Mar 20, 2009 10:40 PM:
HMMMM.... Wow another Coquille Cop In Cuffs about time now lets move forward and get a couple more of these guys they are a waste of our money and time cmon please lets get some talent please Judge Baron,Stone,Gillespe or however u spell that guys name DO YOUR JOBS For the community
bob wrote on Mar 20, 2009 10:22 PM:
it looks like soon my partner bill and myself will be able to sit and hold hands while having coffee at fraziers without worry o0f reprisal. love to all
Come on wrote on Mar 20, 2009 6:52 PM:
Don't imply that all coquille officers are like this just because Bryant made stupid decisions. Most officers are good and are trying to help you! Give them a little credit people.. Not their fault that the crime rate is going up because of the economy. They're just trying to do they're job!
Innocent until proven guilty out the window arond here wrote on Mar 20, 2009 4:56 PM:
It seems to me that we may have an over zealous chief with an Emperor's complex. Wait until the facts are out on all of his cases. Quit inflating his ego.
Get real People wrote on Mar 20, 2009 4:38 PM:
I have just spent the last five min. reading what amounts to a bunch of sniffling babies whinning about how they were held accountable for their actions, but that Cops are not. Get real. Most cops are hard working people who have outstanding dedication to both the badge and their communities. If a few bad apples are weeded out, good. All professions have them..Doctors, Teachers, Lawyers, Judges, health care, and yes even Loggers. Get real People!
get a life wrote on Mar 20, 2009 4:36 PM:
He is a human also,the last thing he would do is jepordize his career and hurting his wife and kids over something like this, never. I see set up and witch hunt all over this one. To the Bryants hang in there and know you are supported by who is important and knows your innocent. to all you mean hateful people, why don't you stop and think how you would feel if you were wrongfully accused of something you absolutly did not do, how would you feel,huh? think about it , Leave this innocent man and his family alone.
get a life wrote on Mar 20, 2009 4:00 PM:
I happen to be a close friend of the family and I will tell you all right now Jimmy is innocent, that man is and always will be the most dedicated, professional officer ever around, he did nothing but give to this community through community activities, fundraisers and most of all protecting our city from all of these low life scum criminals, which is about all of the ones commenting bad things about him, as for his wife, she is standing by her husband because she knows that her man is innocent it is pretty sad when a bunch of snot nosed brats can say anything they want and get away with it, and totally ruin a man and his familys life.
NB wrote on Mar 20, 2009 3:11 PM:
To How Dare You: The reason he is on paid leave is because it is an open investigation. Nothing has been proved. At this point it is an accusation that they have to investigate.
HOW DARE YOU wrote on Mar 20, 2009 2:51 PM:
Could somebody please tell me why when someone does something like this we put them on paid leave!??
WTF?????
WTF?????
Coincidence wrote on Mar 20, 2009 12:18 PM:
I don't think this is a coincidence. I think the Coquille Police Department has had this coming for a long time. Other administrators just looked the other way. I'm aquiantied with Jimmy in more ways than one and he is a piece of work. We have to many bully's with badges out there.
To the Coquille Bashers wrote on Mar 20, 2009 12:03 PM:
Don't try to make it sound like Coquille is the only bad place in Oregon. Here's a quick list for all you Coquille Bashers
March 20. 2009
Officer Tarin Miller of Yakima
DUI
Feb. 12 2008
Officer William Bergin of Sandy
DUI
June 3, 2008
Officer Jose Rodriguez of Woodburn
Indecant Exposure
July 13 2008
Officer Tony Gonzalez
Sex Abuse
Think before you speak people
March 20. 2009
Officer Tarin Miller of Yakima
DUI
Feb. 12 2008
Officer William Bergin of Sandy
DUI
June 3, 2008
Officer Jose Rodriguez of Woodburn
Indecant Exposure
July 13 2008
Officer Tony Gonzalez
Sex Abuse
Think before you speak people
to being fair wrote on Mar 20, 2009 11:08 AM:
"being fair" wrote: "All of the comments that say innocent until proven guilty...well, that's true, but this officer accused of acts that deal with minors: WALKING FREE. The coach arrested (accused of acts dealing with minors...AGAIN, WALKING FREE.. BUT, an 18 year old kid having sex (innocent until proven guilty) with a 14 year old...shackled like a dog, drug into court and sitting at county with his picture in the paper??? Does anyone else see how lop sided this is...just not fair!!!"
I'm assuming you must be one of Beckett's classmates, since you obviously havn't comprehended (comprehend=understood if that's too big of a word) any of the stories you mention. Beckett is in custody for RAPE 1 among other things, which is why he is in custody. You must be the person that also wrote you don't think it's fair that the guys that committed the ROBBERY and KIDNAPPING, got more time than the guy that committed a simple THEFT. Feel free to look those up in the dictionary if you feel the need.
I'm assuming you must be one of Beckett's classmates, since you obviously havn't comprehended (comprehend=understood if that's too big of a word) any of the stories you mention. Beckett is in custody for RAPE 1 among other things, which is why he is in custody. You must be the person that also wrote you don't think it's fair that the guys that committed the ROBBERY and KIDNAPPING, got more time than the guy that committed a simple THEFT. Feel free to look those up in the dictionary if you feel the need.
I wonder wrote on Mar 20, 2009 10:58 AM:
Is THE WORLD going to release the name of the 18 year old WOMEN???? After all she is an ADULT like all the other 18 YEAR OLDS -- treat them the same -- I WONDER?!
my gosh people wrote on Mar 20, 2009 10:40 AM:
BRYANT was the only good one left in the force,innocent until proven guilty.Isn't that right PEOPLE.Will see everyone
KJP wrote on Mar 20, 2009 10:40 AM:
Wow! I am not suprised. I've had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Bryant, he is a real piece of work. Innocent until proven guilty??? Might want to tell that to Mr. Bryant. I really hope there is a complete investigation in to this, probably just slap his hand and take away his doughnuts!
To Confused Parent wrote on Mar 20, 2009 10:35 AM:
No...definitely do not teach minor girls that they can trust all police officers, teachers, or those from any occupation. Trust is earned.
My GOD people wrote on Mar 20, 2009 10:31 AM:
don't you ever think about the timing why now BRYANT, was the only one good left will see if it sticks it sounds to me girls getting pay back
I wonder wrote on Mar 20, 2009 10:25 AM:
Is THE WORLD going to release the name of the 18 year old WOMEN???? After all she is an ADULT like all the other 18 YEAR OLDS -- treat them the same -- I WONDER?!
Think about this for a minute or two wrote on Mar 20, 2009 10:15 AM:
Coquille PD has to call Coos Bay PD to investigate on of its officers according to the report. Don't you think the CBPD is going to be very careful to "get this right". It is a fellow officer after all. There must be something to the charges.d727m
What a Shame wrote on Mar 20, 2009 10:15 AM:
sorry about the spelling in the previous blog. I will do better I hope
its not just coquille police wrote on Mar 20, 2009 10:11 AM:
sad thing is this stuff is happening everywhere...
Look... Cottage Grove Police officer under investigation right now for Child Pornography!
Come on.. he is on PAID ADMIN LEAVE until the CPD or FBI arrest him! they even found evidence on his WORK computer!
Look... Cottage Grove Police officer under investigation right now for Child Pornography!
Come on.. he is on PAID ADMIN LEAVE until the CPD or FBI arrest him! they even found evidence on his WORK computer!
What a Shame wrote on Mar 20, 2009 10:04 AM:
TO SARA: "SHORT GUY COMPLEX". YOU are the one that is out of line here. After all, we all cannot be as perfect as you think you are.
Our new chief is doing a fantastic job and for out sake, I hope he coninues to do so. He is the best thing that has happened to Coquille in years. People like you are just used to our old police chief (Mike Reeves) doing nothing for so long that YOU are the one that got used to it. After all, a police officier cannot solve to many crimes sitting in Fraizers Bakers like Mike always did. I think you owe the new chief a apology for the smart, uncalled for commet you made about him. You should be ashamed of yourself for acting and commenting so childishly.
When you have a problem, I hope you do not call the Coquille police department because this "short cop" just might be the one who comes to help YOU.
Our new chief is doing a fantastic job and for out sake, I hope he coninues to do so. He is the best thing that has happened to Coquille in years. People like you are just used to our old police chief (Mike Reeves) doing nothing for so long that YOU are the one that got used to it. After all, a police officier cannot solve to many crimes sitting in Fraizers Bakers like Mike always did. I think you owe the new chief a apology for the smart, uncalled for commet you made about him. You should be ashamed of yourself for acting and commenting so childishly.
When you have a problem, I hope you do not call the Coquille police department because this "short cop" just might be the one who comes to help YOU.
Christine wrote on Mar 20, 2009 9:41 AM:
I am just devistated by this news. I know James Personally although haven't seen him in years. We were engaged back in 1993. I'm not saying that he didn't do this, but I would like to hear HIS side of the story. The James I know or knew, wouldn't do this, so I am having difficulty precessing it.
Thomas wrote on Mar 20, 2009 9:08 AM:
I doubt many people do not have negative stories to tell about their encounters with police, and we all know that there really is not much one can do about them within the system.
Perhaps an upside to our economic downturn and high unemployment will be that more qualified applicants will now seek jobs in law enforcement to replace the culled 'bad apples'?
Perhaps an upside to our economic downturn and high unemployment will be that more qualified applicants will now seek jobs in law enforcement to replace the culled 'bad apples'?
Kick in cb wrote on Mar 20, 2009 8:50 AM:
I would think coquille would want to investigate all of their officers that were there under former chief reeves. I would be concerned that they either were breaking the law themselves in some way or at the very least, overlooking the law breaking of other officers. These things don't happen in a vaccuum.
fishslayer wrote on Mar 20, 2009 8:38 AM:
i heard there will be a 2 hr special on COPS t.v show on just coquille, oregon
we finally hit the big time.... and we have our local police to thank,,,,,
we finally hit the big time.... and we have our local police to thank,,,,,
To Sara wrote on Mar 20, 2009 8:37 AM:
OMG could you really be that lame.Do you really think that the citizens should be blamed for this guys actions?Anyone who is in a position of power that tries anything hinky with a minor needs to be held publicly accountable,whether its a Cop.Coach or whomever,that way anyone who was possibly a victim that is afraid to come forward might be able to find the courage to do so now.
Being fair wrote on Mar 20, 2009 8:30 AM:
All of the comments that say innocent until proven guilty...well, that's true, but this officer accused of acts that deal with minors: WALKING FREE. The coach arrested (accused of acts dealing with minors...AGAIN, WALKING FREE.. BUT, an 18 year old kid having sex (innocent until proven guilty) with a 14 year old...shackled like a dog, drug into court and sitting at county with his picture in the paper??? Does anyone else see how lop sided this is...just not fair!!!
justathot wrote on Mar 20, 2009 8:25 AM:
To all the people who have had run-ins with these officers,since their credibility is now in the toilet maybe if their testimony was what caused you to be found guilty theres reason for a reveiw of your case.Good luck
sara you make me laugh wrote on Mar 20, 2009 8:24 AM:
He is just doing his job. Unlike our past chief. Your statement about him trusting his officers, makes you sound like a person who can a read a article, but doesn't understand it. COQUILLE HAS HAD SOME PROBLEMS WITH BAD COPS. Wheres the trust ? You can't be serious.
Cory wrote on Mar 20, 2009 7:53 AM:
To Sara:
It isn't so much that we think the new Chief can walk on water, it is that he is such a breath of fresh air after the last Chief we had. Short guy complex? That is just rude. And he goes on every stop and every call instead of trusting his officers? My question to you is "How do you have so much knowledge of what goes on at the CPD"?? How could you possibly know that? Sounds like a Reaves supporter to me.
It isn't so much that we think the new Chief can walk on water, it is that he is such a breath of fresh air after the last Chief we had. Short guy complex? That is just rude. And he goes on every stop and every call instead of trusting his officers? My question to you is "How do you have so much knowledge of what goes on at the CPD"?? How could you possibly know that? Sounds like a Reaves supporter to me.
Sara wrote on Mar 20, 2009 7:32 AM:
You all make it sound like the new chief can walk on water or something. Good grief. In my opinion these officers started being bad officers because you all told them they were bad for so long. If you tell somone how horrible they are...after a while they will believe it.
Anyway...the new chief has a short guy complex if you ask me. He has to go on every stop and every call instead of trusting his officers. What's up with that? Stay in the office and manage something for a change bud.
Anyway...the new chief has a short guy complex if you ask me. He has to go on every stop and every call instead of trusting his officers. What's up with that? Stay in the office and manage something for a change bud.
pete wrote on Mar 20, 2009 6:54 AM:
Here we go again...another bully boy with a badge bites the dust.Where is their integrity and self pride..How can they take an oath to uphold the very laws that they themselves break..That takes a real low life type of person..I hope if he is found guilty he gets what you or I would get for a sentence and never ever be allowed to wear a badge again anywhere in the country
oh yes wrote on Mar 20, 2009 3:02 AM:
first ol yost then randy now jimmy, things are lookin up around here.
D. Sanchez wrote on Mar 19, 2009 9:56 PM:
Just another fine day in Cogs. Other newspapers may be going under, but the World has unlimited material (and media gold) every day in the River City. KCBY needs to set up a webcam.
JustMe wrote on Mar 19, 2009 9:48 PM:
In my opinion Chief Dannenls is doing a great job! Some people may think that these cops would have gotten caught anyways. But do you really think their fellow cop friends would have ratted them out? Chief Dannels is for the law even if it means he has turn in his friend! People can think what they want. I dont care...but think about it.And also we shouldnt be talking about Chief Dannels, we should be talkin about the case.
Coq Taxpayer wrote on Mar 19, 2009 9:32 PM:
He got away w/paralyzing a victim during an arrest. He has gotten away with bullying residents since he started working Coquille. I have a complaint I have been wanting to give to the city regarding him, but haven't as I was afraid of retaliation. I hope Coquille PD eliminates him.If so, please get a good one who is more interested in protecting and serving than bullying and intimidating.
bob wrote on Mar 19, 2009 9:26 PM:
and for you with the stereo ticket, god forbid you break the law, if you can hear the sound 50 feet from the vehichle then its to loud, its the law, pay your ticket and quit whinning, no one wants to hear it
bob wrote on Mar 19, 2009 9:23 PM:
i think people should stop and think this over, believe what you read, what ever happened to innocent till proven guilty, judged by jury, you think you might want to hear the other side, or is that to complex for your simple minds
chuck wrote on Mar 19, 2009 9:12 PM:
I'm waiting to see what other rocks are going to be turned over by the new chief. and if the statue of limitions hasn't run out on past maleficence of someone who has already left a position in the department will the D.A. do the right thing.
NB wrote on Mar 19, 2009 9:11 PM:
Out of curiousity...what happened to our right of being innocent until proven guilty?
ME wrote on Mar 19, 2009 9:09 PM:
Gee, only 20 days??? Maybe I should rob a bank and cut a deal with the DA to serve only a week in the slammer...shame on the DA, gave him only 20 days!
What makes the cop better than us citizens to just "serving" 20 days??? Did he learn his lesson?...well I can say right now, NO HE DIDN'T!!!! No wonder we have too many criminals out there, they're not afraid to go to jail for a few days only.
What makes the cop better than us citizens to just "serving" 20 days??? Did he learn his lesson?...well I can say right now, NO HE DIDN'T!!!! No wonder we have too many criminals out there, they're not afraid to go to jail for a few days only.
WORRIED wrote on Mar 19, 2009 8:59 PM:
Now is the time to move out of Coquille??? What the heck is going on in that town???
NB wrote on Mar 19, 2009 8:59 PM:
I am kind of concerned here. What happened to "Innocent until proven guilty?"
Not surprised wrote on Mar 19, 2009 8:03 PM:
Im curious to see what the courts will pull of for this one.. No space for him either? 10 days for you... Psshhh
Wavemaker wrote on Mar 19, 2009 7:53 PM:
To Wallace.
As always you sure have an uncanny way of twisting the facts. Whenever you get caught for something--you cry as the victim. Learn to take responsibility for your actions. Get it together John.
As always you sure have an uncanny way of twisting the facts. Whenever you get caught for something--you cry as the victim. Learn to take responsibility for your actions. Get it together John.
Wavemaker wrote on Mar 19, 2009 7:50 PM:
Whatever Wallace, I see that you are still playing the same card you always do.
Wavemaker wrote on Mar 19, 2009 7:49 PM:
Typical hypocricies, What about Carl Foster, you all said he was innocent until proven guilty. What about the church guy, you cried that he is supposed to be innocent until proven guilty. What about the overwhelming support for Marcus Beckett, he is to be innocent until proven guilty.
Just like with Ulmer--The Witch hunt is on. They have no rights? Any accusation that makes the paper pulls an automatic plea to send them to the chair, and from the same supporters of the other cases I mentioned. If we all are subject to the same laws, then we get the same penalties and deserve the same rights.
"Innocent until proven guilty," yeah right! Where are the concerned citizens who tout that motto when scum are charged with crimes?
Just like with Ulmer--The Witch hunt is on. They have no rights? Any accusation that makes the paper pulls an automatic plea to send them to the chair, and from the same supporters of the other cases I mentioned. If we all are subject to the same laws, then we get the same penalties and deserve the same rights.
"Innocent until proven guilty," yeah right! Where are the concerned citizens who tout that motto when scum are charged with crimes?
Frank Rizzo wrote on Mar 19, 2009 7:04 PM:
To Portland,
Do you forget who your mayor is??? He like's minor's too!
Do you forget who your mayor is??? He like's minor's too!
JUST US wrote on Mar 19, 2009 6:09 PM:
SO HOWS DOES IT FEEL TO BE CUFFED AND STUFFED JIMMY. NOT SO MUCH FUN HUH! NOW YOU KNOW HOW SOME OTHER CITIZENS YOU HAVE ARESSETED IN THE PAST FOR NOTHING FELT!!!!!!!!! YOU KNOW WHO WE ARE.
WE FEEL FOR YOUR WIFE.
GOOD JOB GUYS
WE FEEL FOR YOUR WIFE.
GOOD JOB GUYS
Coq Mom wrote on Mar 19, 2009 5:46 PM:
LOL! This is the one we all have been complaining about for YEARS. I haven't met a resident in Coquille who had a good thing to say about him since he started. So to those who think that Coquille just all of a sudden got bad cops, the answer is NO.... someone is just finally doing something about it. And yes, Coquille really is a safe little town.
THUMBS UP wrote on Mar 19, 2009 5:39 PM:
Chief Dannels is only doing what he is paid to do.It appears he is making progress or at least he is not avoiding any incidents.Good for him.But I don't think he's going over and beyond what he's paid to do.If he is perhaps COQUILLE has a real ZORRO.
LOOKING FORWARD TO A NEW ERA wrote on Mar 19, 2009 5:32 PM:
FOR YEARS EVERYONE WHO HAD THE RIGHT NAME FACED LITTLE JUSTICE. COQUILLE HAS BEEN CORRUPT ON MANY LEVELS SINCE I'VE LIVED IN THE COUNTY(SOME 41 YEARS). THE POLICE AREN'T THE ONLY ONES. THE DAYS OF RECKONING HAVE COME. WE ARE THE PEOPLE WHO NEED TO CLEAN UP OUR OWN TRANGRESSIONS AND HOPE THE CHIEF OF POLICE KEEPS DOING HIS JOB. GET A CLUE! START WITH YOUR OWN ADDICTIONS: GAMBLING, SEXUAL, STEALING, BANK ROBBERY. LIKE TO POINT POINT FINGERS, COQUILLE DOES NOT STAND ALONE IN CORRUPTION AND TRANGRESSIONS.
cant drive in Coquille wthout being followed by Bryant wrote on Mar 19, 2009 5:27 PM:
Well maybe I can drive around Coquille with my BLACK boyfriend without being followed home, like I have done something wrong.
COMMUNITY SERVICE wrote on Mar 19, 2009 5:23 PM:
So to all you whiners out there,that's complaining about not enough cops to look after the vacant beds in county jail,here's a solution.It appears they will have plenty of cops in jail before long,so they should be able to watch 24 7. as they will be incarserated also.Kind of like community service,if you know what I mean.We just need to get the DA to prosecute all the charges allowed,instead of picking just one.
Chris wrote on Mar 19, 2009 5:22 PM:
I know nothing of the new Chief, but it appears he did nothing to bring this forward, it was the complaint of a citizen. As far as Officer Bryants charges, I can't believe it, I am a good friend of his and know him to be a devote father and good friend. Why is everyone so quick to assume he is guilty anyhow?? what ever happened until innocent until proven guilty?! And how many of you leaving comments about Officer Bryant have received a citation from him?? Not saying that it is true all the time, but usually when you see the Red & Blues in the rearview, it means you have done something wrong!!! I wish Officer Bryant and his family the best in getting through this. Again, INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY!!!!!
j wallace wrote on Mar 19, 2009 4:55 PM:
oh no I wonder if the ticket he gave me for my stereo being to loud with no sub's (and listening to jazz inwich no one listens to loud)can be resolved by a judge??? Being a Black Man I doubt it and please do watch 4 me in court because i will be relentless in the fact that he'll not get 20 or 30 day's in jail!!!!
Get it done wrote on Mar 19, 2009 4:44 PM:
Another Coquille corrupt police officer, I was wondering when they would catch him, what goes around comes back and bites you. He intimidated you when you were pulled over, lock him up and throw the key away.
Thank you Chief Dannels for getting the Coos Bay Police involved in the case and we all have trust in you.
Concerned citizens of Coquille had very good complaints in the past year.
Thank you Chief Dannels for getting the Coos Bay Police involved in the case and we all have trust in you.
Concerned citizens of Coquille had very good complaints in the past year.
SUNSHINE wrote on Mar 19, 2009 4:40 PM:
I believe they need to look into all officers. Coquille officers have gotton away with breaking the law and abusing their power. Its about time someone looked all all the officers in the Coquille Police Department.
Steve Pickering wrote on Mar 19, 2009 4:34 PM:
Ron, I have been saying that for sometime now (although I won't deny I have posted anonymously). If you think this is bad read the Forums!
OH RON wrote on Mar 19, 2009 4:29 PM:
RON'''Would you like some cheese and crackers with that wine(WHINE).Has nothing to do with this newspaper,it's called freedom of speech.I feel the WORLD is doing our community a justice by allowing people to express their opinions.Some people just can't accept the facts and the truth seems to hurt.Well, they just need to grow up,accept reality.Welcome to the real world.
Lizbeth wrote on Mar 19, 2009 4:23 PM:
I am getting REALLLLLY tired of the new chief getting praised for everything. This stuff all just "happened to happen" in the past few months. It does not mean Chief Dannels is spectacular...it just means it happened, period.
Nor does it mean that the PD as it was before him never did anything right. It is just so silly to make it sound like the new chief is responsible for cleaning up Coquille, when Coquille is the same.
Maybe the new chief is responsible for bringing the bad luck here in the first place...not really! I'm just saying it's rediculous to praise him for catching all the bad guys when that's just the way things happened. They would have all been caught no matter who was chief, and we all know they have been trying to get rid of Bryant for years. It was the union that kept him on the job, remember????
In my opinion, Mr. Dannels is out of the office tooooo much and should be watching his budget a little more closely.
Nor does it mean that the PD as it was before him never did anything right. It is just so silly to make it sound like the new chief is responsible for cleaning up Coquille, when Coquille is the same.
Maybe the new chief is responsible for bringing the bad luck here in the first place...not really! I'm just saying it's rediculous to praise him for catching all the bad guys when that's just the way things happened. They would have all been caught no matter who was chief, and we all know they have been trying to get rid of Bryant for years. It was the union that kept him on the job, remember????
In my opinion, Mr. Dannels is out of the office tooooo much and should be watching his budget a little more closely.
Ron wrote on Mar 19, 2009 4:06 PM:
Let's all give this town a break, OK? Pontificating prejudices from folks like Portland have no place here. Perhaps The World needs to change their "blog" to something more civil like the local TV station has, through named folks who must log on and have some known responsibility for their comments. Personally, I'm fed up the all the anonymous trash talking that The World permits here. It only serves to inflame. Shame on The World.
Thought wrote on Mar 19, 2009 3:47 PM:
Its about time they caught him, he's been abusing his power for years.
What a Shame wrote on Mar 19, 2009 3:46 PM:
Great work Chief Dannels. I am glad that you do not care what a persons last name is, for years if you had the right last name around here, you could get away with most anything. THANK YOU for NOT being that way.
You are great and is just what Coquille has needed for years. Keep up the great work.
Maybe Randy and Jimmy can share cells and then we can keep the cost down.
You are great and is just what Coquille has needed for years. Keep up the great work.
Maybe Randy and Jimmy can share cells and then we can keep the cost down.
Confused Parent wrote on Mar 19, 2009 3:30 PM:
So as the mother of a minor daughter, do I teach her that she can go to a police officer for help, that they are safe, that they can be trusted? I wonder...
What wrote on Mar 19, 2009 3:29 PM:
What Investigation wrote on Mar 19, 2009 12:44 PM:
Another private citizen complaint! Jim is a wonderful family man, and I hope this is not true. Did they just go on the testimony of 2 girls and a 15 minute investigation or is this another witch hunt!! Do we have an over zealous chief trying to make a name for himself? Do not think that he is so perfect!
THIS is the reason your town has problems. I've heard the kids talk about this cops' 'fondness' for young girls for years now.
People like you ARE the reason Coquille has the rep.
Another private citizen complaint! Jim is a wonderful family man, and I hope this is not true. Did they just go on the testimony of 2 girls and a 15 minute investigation or is this another witch hunt!! Do we have an over zealous chief trying to make a name for himself? Do not think that he is so perfect!
THIS is the reason your town has problems. I've heard the kids talk about this cops' 'fondness' for young girls for years now.
People like you ARE the reason Coquille has the rep.
where wrote on Mar 19, 2009 3:18 PM:
To all of the haters who bash on Coquille and all think you live in a crime free nirvana. Where do you live? what towns are as crime free as Coquille?
we have had 2 murders in 10 years. How many has your town had?? Some robbery's. Crooked cops, gross teachers. Big deal your towns have had all of the same crimes if not worse...I think its cute all of the people are outraged about minor crimes here. It just proves my point this town has been very safe and still is.
we have had 2 murders in 10 years. How many has your town had?? Some robbery's. Crooked cops, gross teachers. Big deal your towns have had all of the same crimes if not worse...I think its cute all of the people are outraged about minor crimes here. It just proves my point this town has been very safe and still is.
proud coquille resident wrote on Mar 19, 2009 3:13 PM:
To What investigation:
Did you even read the news article? The investigation is being handled by Coos Bay PD, where the incident happened. Besides the PD has to respond to every call that comes in.
As far as what is going on in this town, yea we may have been making the news lately for all of the bad stuff, but I would still move back here any day of the week. I was born and raised here and moved back with my children. Just because all the idiots are making the rest of us law abiding citizens look bad. Go Coquille we will overcome all the bad press and rise above to shine once again.
Did you even read the news article? The investigation is being handled by Coos Bay PD, where the incident happened. Besides the PD has to respond to every call that comes in.
As far as what is going on in this town, yea we may have been making the news lately for all of the bad stuff, but I would still move back here any day of the week. I was born and raised here and moved back with my children. Just because all the idiots are making the rest of us law abiding citizens look bad. Go Coquille we will overcome all the bad press and rise above to shine once again.
just me wrote on Mar 19, 2009 2:24 PM:
to portland, have many murders have you had????how many thefts???i could go on and on but you get the picture***coos county is no different then any other place***
HOW DARE YOU wrote on Mar 19, 2009 1:02 PM:
TO PORTLAND..... You are ridiculous. This kind of crap happens elsewhere as well. Not only in Coos County!!!!! Yes, we have had our share of bad things going on lately but give me a break.... Don't down the whole county cause it has some bad seeds!!!!!! I am sure you have your fair share of crap in Portland
tsunami wrote on Mar 19, 2009 12:56 PM:
back a century or two ago, outlaws congregated at the hole in the wall and pirates congregated at port royal and now we have coquille
Thankful wrote on Mar 19, 2009 12:52 PM:
Chief-I am very impressed with the clean-up of corrupt individuals in Coquille. Criminals from all walks of life! I have been disgusted for many years that people here have been getting away with their crimes. You are doing a fantastic job!
I only wish you could get these old unsolved murders solved.
I only wish you could get these old unsolved murders solved.
LAUGH ALL YOU WANT wrote on Mar 19, 2009 12:51 PM:
Coquille has been in the news a lot lately for things that are not really flattering. That does not negate the fact that 90% of the people here are really great people. Many people give minors alcohol all the time, and it is never reported. That is the main reason that we have a lot of the MIP problems around here. If everyone would shape up, it would be great.
What Investigation wrote on Mar 19, 2009 12:44 PM:
Another private citizen complaint! Jim is a wonderful family man, and I hope this is not true. Did they just go on the testimony of 2 girls and a 15 minute investigation or is this another witch hunt!! Do we have an over zealous chief trying to make a name for himself? Do not think that he is so perfect!!
Grateful Citizen wrote on Mar 19, 2009 12:42 PM:
The happenings in Coquille are a positive series of events. Have you noticed in the past months major crimes have happened in Coquille there has been agressive response from Chief Dannels and his staff. Two officers recently were discovered to have dishonored their oath of office and they were removed. I am thankful "the good old boy" politics are not at work in Coquille. Thank you Chief Dannels for your hard work and dealing with difficult situations with decisiveness and resolve. Thanks for making our city an even better place to live!
A Grateful Citizen
A Grateful Citizen
LC wrote on Mar 19, 2009 12:35 PM:
ABOUT TIME. There is still one more bad apple to dispose of. He's been getting away with this for years! I hope all the others will come forward now. There will be no more intimidation and fear from rotten cops in Coquille.
About time... wrote on Mar 19, 2009 12:30 PM:
It's always been a skanky little place. Back in the early 80's it was very well known for the cocaine-snorting swingers. Also many a party were held at a particular counsel-member's home while the juvies were boozing it up in the basement.
To Coquillites wrote on Mar 19, 2009 12:28 PM:
I for one am sorry you have had to deal with so many of these issues. They say that power corrupts and it seems to have been running that way for a while there. I sure hope that the new chief will get things in order and get your city out of the news soon.
To this officer, if this is true you should get a public flogging!
To this officer, if this is true you should get a public flogging!
Just An Observer wrote on Mar 19, 2009 12:28 PM:
All the pro-cop people who attacked the Coquille people standing up to the CPD in the past years now have a lot of egg on their faces. The new chief comes in, the group in Coquille that was up in arms over bad cops is seemingly happy with that new chief and the bad apples are being cleaned out of Coquille's bin.
Kudos to the chief for getting the job done and making the citizens happy. Sorry to read about things like the robbery at Safeway coming your way too. There may be hope for some sort of professionalism regarding police work in Coquille after all.
Once the mess is cleaned up, look for fewer bad stories coming out of Coquille. Good cops patrolling effectively and professionally will keep down both crime and complaints.
Kudos to the chief for getting the job done and making the citizens happy. Sorry to read about things like the robbery at Safeway coming your way too. There may be hope for some sort of professionalism regarding police work in Coquille after all.
Once the mess is cleaned up, look for fewer bad stories coming out of Coquille. Good cops patrolling effectively and professionally will keep down both crime and complaints.
Just a thought wrote on Mar 19, 2009 12:06 PM:
Before everyone starts saying what the heck is up with Coguille think about it. They have a new police chief and now the bad ones are getting cought. These cops (and other criminals) have probably been getting away with these things for years they are just getting in trouble now.
Ps hopefully this one will get a better sentence and no (none whats so ever) special treatment
Ps hopefully this one will get a better sentence and no (none whats so ever) special treatment
Dismayed wrote on Mar 19, 2009 12:04 PM:
I think that most citizens feel our law enforcement officers should be held to a higher standard of conduct,
i.e., "exemplary in obeying the law". The concept of empowering one citizen to arrest another is based on trust in the policing power. "To whom much is given, much is required". It's a tragedy
when that trust is breeched.
i.e., "exemplary in obeying the law". The concept of empowering one citizen to arrest another is based on trust in the policing power. "To whom much is given, much is required". It's a tragedy
when that trust is breeched.
Coquille Resident wrote on Mar 19, 2009 11:57 AM:
Holy cow! I live in Coquille and wonder what the heck is going on around here. I'm afraid to pick up a newspaper for fear of what I'm going to see next! This is a great community to live in and obviously our police chief is doing a good job weeding out the bad cops but I have to admit ... this is getting embarrassing!
Trust Being Restored wrote on Mar 19, 2009 11:42 AM:
For years the law enforement of Coquille had been the joke of Coos County. Now with Chief Dannels, he is a man of integrity and will not allow stuff to be sweeped under the rug. If you do the crime, you will do the time. Badge or not. Great Job Chief
Thank You Chief wrote on Mar 19, 2009 11:39 AM:
Here is another case of a Good Police Chief doing his job with integrity. How many times have we heard in the past of cover-ups of this kind of stuff before. It is great to have a Chief of Police with integrity again in our community. Great Job Chief for turning this over and letting the chips fall where they may.
Kick in cb wrote on Mar 19, 2009 11:33 AM:
ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha... wait, what did that say? ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha.... Poor coquile.
portland wrote on Mar 19, 2009 11:27 AM:
does this surprise you....after all, we are talking about Coos County
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