Posted by MasterChef (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 12:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Here we go again! When's the last time you've seen JB in a courtroom? Almost always its handled by an Assistant Prosecutor. Heck, you rarely see JB at a MURDER trial!! I guess maybe he was asked by influential people to handle it personally?? Just wondering.

Or maybe he's handling it because he knows the GIGANTIC financial liability he has exposed the county to?? As soon as Beth shows, and it won't be difficult, that this whole thing is outright discrimination, expect to see ACLU lawyers and others renting hotel rooms.

Posted by hustlinhillbilly (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 12:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Everyone will just have to wait and see what shakes out. If the facts that were presented in the Tribune were correct, and she did knowingly write a ticket to the wrong person, I gotta believe she's screwed. If it's true, It's going to be interesting to see how her attorney tries to rationalize that part of the story.

Posted by MasterChef (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 12:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)

That's simple, hustlin', Past Practices within the IPD.

Posted by GladysKravitz (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 12:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The picture was alittle much.....Everyone knows who she is...I do not understand the blasting of her picture so big on-line....When this is over I think she will deserve some comments from you people.

Posted by turbo (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 12:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I just heard IPD has a list of names of people they are not to give a ticket to if they stop them. I guess if that is true that is why the city employee was not charged for spouce abuse.

Posted by hustlinhillbilly (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 12:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I understand your point MC, but I don't see it washing. Those incidents are alleged where hers has a complaint in writing, along with the ticket as evidence. I don't see the Judge allowing the trial to develop into a mud slinging contest.

Posted by osu (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 12:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

What hotel rooms??

I bet JB makes a plea bargain with her and she goes away quietly.

Posted by hustlinhillbilly (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 12:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Turbo, every depaartment allegedly has a list of people to whom they are not to write tickets. In well over 20 years of carrying a badge, I never saw one.

Posted by MasterChef (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 12:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)

osu, while we agree on much (and I'm glad) I don't see Beth going away until the city/county insurance check sets her up better than Powerball winner Jack Whittaker.

Posted by osu (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 12:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

THAT is the problem with city/county insurance "claims and threats of suit." It's cheaper for them to "settle out of court" than it is to go to trial. I've seen it happen more than once.

Yeah, I'm glad we agree on everything.

SEE, guys and gals! It's OK to disagree with someone; and MasterChef and I don't call each other names.

Posted by hustlinhillbilly (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 1:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

That will depend on how big a "Green Wienie" sandwich she has, and who will be forced to take a bite if she continues. Of course, we will never know the whole story if that happens. All parties will have to sign some sort of non-disclosure document, and it will be buried.

Posted by osu (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 1:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The mayor forced her to "sign a waiver?" She issued the press release, remember?

The Mayor cannot talk publicly about what happened in the hearing last week because he is bound by the FOP contract; and speaking publicly about termination hearings is not permitted.

Posted by turbo (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 2:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

LOOK who has posted comment on WSAZ.

Posted by itownresident (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 2:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Yes I know I have sent multiple comments to wsaz but they keep getting denied but they seem to allow all the negative ones. If that isn't pointing out the obvious then I don't know what is!

Posted by osu (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 2:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

So, WHO posted on WSAZ?

Sounds like they need "The Plan."

Posted by itownresident (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 2:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Go to wsaz osu and find out yourself!

Posted by Dacryocystorhinostomy (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 3 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Hey, if she wrote a ticket to someone whom she KNEW wasn't the driver, she broke the law.(I useta be a cop in Lawco, so I know!) And if she REALLY wanted to help the driver she'd stopped, she woulda merely made the passenger drive, & followed them home. This whole incident loox pretty bizarre to me.

Posted by Donna (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 3 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I would like to see some answers to some of the question. The people have put forth on here. What happened to the daughter of auditor who stole 10 thousand why wasnt she charged? And the officer who had sex in uniform what happened to him? I bet the speedway worker got fired. I am sure that we wouldn't like the answers. I feel like Ms. Rist is being unjustly fired when there was other ways of taking care of the problem would have work also. Suspencing her and demoting her would have work also. Taxpayers are the ones losing on all of this.

Posted by itownresident (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 3:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

You used to be cop and you can't even spell! Now I know why you are no longer a cop

Posted by michaelOH (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 3:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Hotel rooms here?
Where?

Posted by michaelOH (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 3:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

ty

Posted by itownresident (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 3:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Oh Pardon me for leaving out a letter!Atleast I do know how to spell.Unlike some of us on here. I would just love to see some of the reports that the used to be cop wrote. Gee I wonder what their career is now?

Posted by itownresident (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 3:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

lol...maybe but I don't see how one could make the many mistakes.I'm not being rude but maybe they just don't know how to spell!

Posted by itownresident (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 3:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Lol.... Thank You DiamondnRough
It's scary to think that we had something like that out on the road with a gun!

Posted by osu (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 3:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I went to WSAZ and I didn't see anyone special posting there. So WHO is it?

And it wasn't the auditor's daughter, it was his granddaughter.

Posted by itownresident (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 3:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Obvisouly you didn't go to the right one then! Maybe you should check again! But I honestly don't see how one could miss it!

Posted by MasterChef (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 4:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Donna, if you go to "the enlightened side" I'll tell you what I've read.

Posted by payton (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 5:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I am sorry but I think more will come out in this trial than Ironton can afford and I don't mean financially, the corruption that is in this county makes it look like little Chicago again I think that we have very few honest political people and if they are honest when they go in they are usually crooked when they leave office. Such a shame regardless I support Beth 110%, and am glad to see that she has a sitting judge from another county now they just need to find a biased jury, there couldn't be one in this county for this trial, I think maybe a change of venue (I think that is what it is called) would be appropriate.

Posted by turbo (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 5:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

hustlinhillbilly,
You named yourself right. Beth Rist is not backing away. We have women who will stand up for their rights even to J.B. He trys to scare people with his title. There will be many things to come out in the wash. And certain people will totally be embarrassed. Beth has more courage then you give her credit. Your badge is rusty from old age.

Posted by itownresident (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 5:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I bet there are quite a few people here in ironton that are loosing sleep at night! Because they know the truth is going to come out about them.

Posted by irontonnative (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 6:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)

hey, I know Beth and support her but i have a question, If she knew of all of this corruption before (at the IPD) and her being a law enforcement officer why didn't she say something then? just wondering

Posted by irontonnative (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 6:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

uh oh! I spelled curruption wrong, I think lol

Posted by GladysKravitz (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 6:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Irontonnative...Doesn't that show her character? She loved her job..kept her nose clean and was all about helping people. It wasn't until they stripped her of everything she has achieved that she found herself backed into a corner and at this point she would take on rocky balboa! PS you had corruption right the first time =o)

Posted by irontonnative (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 6:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)

thanks gladys, I never thought about it like that. and like I said I know and support her I think she's a great officer and person and wish her the best!

Posted by GladysKravitz (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 7:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

With the look on her face......I think she means business!
I wonder if any other officer down there, or even the chief, would have went through what she has and still be standing. If she done something illegal?..then why is her attorney stating that she did not, and why is she still fighting.....Don't think this woman is afraid of anything or anyone....Not even the big bad prosecutor. Good luck Ms. Rist!

Posted by turbo (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 7:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Beth is not a crowing rooster. But someone must want a chicken fight. Chicken Fighting is against the law and I don't know what these chickens are going to do. Maybe roost for awhile.

Posted by Shooter (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 7:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Random drug test everyone in the Courthouse.

P.S. Eat a bean

Posted by Shooter (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 7:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)

And sorry but I have little faith in Warren Morford, and less in the Judge.

Posted by sugar08 (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 8:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)

May God bless you Neo.

Posted by GladysKravitz (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 8:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

To Shooter.....maybe you are a lawyer that did not have the balls to take Rist's case...MORFORD DID!...He is not afraid of JB...and the threats JB has made to Rist or her possible jail time. JB made a huge mistake....when he made that statement to the press. Grand Jury will listen to the prosecutor and do what he tells them to do. I find it very interesting that they did not indict her on perjury....Guess that means she never lied!.....Just a note to any law enforcement officer out there in the future, if you get in this situation....Call "BUTCH" and I do not mean Beth...Since so many of you on here trying to bring other issues into this incident...TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE.....

Posted by Shooter (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 10:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Thanks Neo, You and yours have a good thanksgiving too!

Sorry there GK didn't mean to set you off. Maybe I need to be drug tested.

P.S. Eat a bean

Posted by MasterChef (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 10:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Neo, may you be enveloped in Love, Joy, Understanding and Compassion all through the holidays.

For everyone else, peace and joy!

Posted by itownresident (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 11:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Haha..If there were random drug test! There would be no cops left and the courthouse would probably be missing some people too!

Posted by lsocorek (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 11:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I have a question since I am fairly new at my posting here, but what is it with "eat a bean" Shooter?? It has been bugging me. Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

Posted by itownresident (anonymous) on November 27, 2008 at 12:06 a.m. (Suggest removal)

LOL...I have been wondering the same thing

Posted by itownresident (anonymous) on November 27, 2008 at 12:13 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Shooter has said it in other post too. When this first came out in the paper shooter was saying it. I'm not sure what it has to do with this though

Posted by km1972 (anonymous) on November 27, 2008 at 1:41 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I am so proud of the tribune for not disabling the comments, hope it's intentional. People do really need a place to voice their opinions...as long as things are kept clean. Good luck to Beth. I hope she takes on the "system" and wins. Hopefully she will shed some light on things while she's at it. Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Posted by michaelOH (anonymous) on November 27, 2008 at 7:21 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Comments
Wow !!!!!!!!!!
Comments have not been disabled yet !!!!

Happy Thanksgiving all.

Posted by Shooter (anonymous) on November 27, 2008 at 7:40 a.m. (Suggest removal)

There is nothing sinister with the eat a bean saying. Being born and half raised in "Da Grove" I ate alot of beans in the 50's and 60's.

Recently I was informed by Neo that the stink in farts lowers
ones blood-pressure. So eat beans, if not for your own health, the people around you. Your hypertensive friends will thank you.

Happy Thanksgiving Everybody!

Posted by wizardwes (anonymous) on November 27, 2008 at 10:54 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Happy Tx-Giving all...and I 'ope that some light comes to pass on this mess.

It's one of the reasons I was asked to leave Ironton many moons ago...I wasn't on the list...

Posted by Shooter (anonymous) on November 27, 2008 at 11:13 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Yeah DnR, maybe I should have used Tooter instead of Shooter, Have a good one.

Posted by GladysKravitz (anonymous) on November 27, 2008 at 12:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This sitation is blatant discrimination. EXAMPLE......Jamie Sparks is a witness for the prosecution!

HELLO CITIZENS OF IRONTON.......If the city was not behind this entire scenario...she would have been advised by J.B. Collier not to speak to the press. This is so stupid. This not the Mooney Case this is a traffic Ticket.....she (Jamie) is not being involved or she would have known better.

Posted by Vil (anonymous) on November 27, 2008 at 12:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Why are you bringing the Mooney case up? After being wrongfully imprisoned for a year, he was freed of all charges because he did not break the law.

I keep seeing the word 'discriminate' being used when talking about Rist's plight. Anyone want to explain why she is being discriminated against? There has to be a reason and most of you act like you know why, but you won't say why.

And MC, the only thing you cook up is BS. You claimed Pad's opinion didn't matter about local issues because he didn't live here, yet you are so far up another posters ying yang that's not from here giving opinions. I guess it doesn't matter where they are, it's more about where they stand. I know that's hard for you to do too.

Posted by turbo (anonymous) on November 27, 2008 at 1:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Watch out Vil,
Your bad attitude is what gets this forum disabled.
MC isn't the one cooking BS.

Posted by GladysKravitz (anonymous) on November 27, 2008 at 1:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Sorry about mispelling..lol...I was looking out the curtain....LMAO

Posted by Vil (anonymous) on November 27, 2008 at 1:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

My bad attitude, ha!

The mood is not what gets comments disabled, it is people making slanderous remarks and unfounded allegations that gets the comments disabled.

I still want to know how Beth Rist is being discriminated against....

Posted by MasterChef (anonymous) on November 27, 2008 at 1:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Definition of VILify from Merriam-Webster:

1 : to lower in estimation or importance
2 : to utter slanderous and abusive statements against

Posted by turbo (anonymous) on November 27, 2008 at 2:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Vilify--Vil,
To abuse or characterize with defamatory language
slander or degrade. From Standard Encylopedic Dictionary.

Posted by MasterChef (anonymous) on November 27, 2008 at 2:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

In this instance Beth is being singled out from her peers for possibly making a mistake in judgement.

All, or nearly all IPD officers, have done the same thing, but THEY weren't indicted.

THAT'S discrimination.

Next time grab a dictionary.

WHY would I want to cook up BS? You and your friends didn't like the crow I cooked up after the election!

Posted by GladysKravitz (anonymous) on November 27, 2008 at 2:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Hey Vil.....I think it is maybe as simple as...When other officers get complaints...the chief does not investigate THEM!......wipe off the fog on the mirror....

Posted by itownresident (anonymous) on November 27, 2008 at 2:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Exactly! There is more to this than just a ticket! Vil If you can't see that you might wanna go get your eyes checked! Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!!!

Posted by turbo (anonymous) on November 27, 2008 at 2:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Vil,
Just as K and j said on WSAZ.
Get out of that trailer in South Point and get some fresh air. That might clear that HH of yours.

Posted by HippyChick (anonymous) on November 27, 2008 at 2:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I believe, for the most part the general public has no idea what goes on behind the political line. Most every ex-cop I know, including myself has gotten out of the business for political reason. As my chief once told me "sometimes people just don't want good law enforcement". It doesn't matter if you are a good cop or a bad cop, all that matters is what 'they' say about you.

I was a cop. I can spell but I make typo's sometimes. Anyway, back in the day, I had to enter reports into NIBRS... I don't think high school English is always a prerequisite for police academy. Some of those reports are literary nightmares.

Posted by itownresident (anonymous) on November 27, 2008 at 4:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

DiamondnRough:
The mayor probably had to take another vacation like he did after he fired Officer Rist! He like's to play tough guy! But when someone stands up to him he can't take it so he has to take a little vacation! LOL

Posted by MasterChef (anonymous) on November 27, 2008 at 5:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Jamie, by her own admission, engineered an illegal phone recording of a conversation with Beth.

I'm assuming Beth and Morford will file the complaint at an opportune time.

And if JB, the chief or mayor ASKED her to do it, then THEY are guilty of an illegal wire tap as well. They will have also trampled on even more of Beth's civil rights.

It seems to me that JB needs to ask the state for a special prosecutor as well. There is NO WAY he could be unbiased towards Beth, one way or the other.

Posted by poodles (anonymous) on November 27, 2008 at 8:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

hang in there Beth! we all know your a good cop!!!

Posted by itownresident (anonymous) on November 27, 2008 at 11:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Well its obvious they know that they are in the wrong and they can't take the heat! I mean not to be able to return a phone call how cowardly is that. I mean how is he even mayor of this town if he can't return a call. Someone has been hiding behind their desk for too long!

Posted by rhonda (anonymous) on November 28, 2008 at 12:04 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Well, I've been reading these comments and never thought i would want to put my two cents in, Now i'm unable to keep my trap shut!
I myself have been around this area for 45 years and i know alot of the officers that are w/the department now and some that have moved on.
I have been to bars w/officers, They have also gave my drunk a** rides home before, I've even done other things w/several officers. They have also came up to me and talked while i would be in a restaurant after a night in the bars, knowing i was intoxicated, walk next to me while i get in my vehicle and drive home.
I've never had any issues w/any Ironton officer! Infact i like alot of them that are employed w/the IPD.
I guess the whole point of my comment is, Every officer there has done wrong at some point. I don't know Beth as well as i know some of the other officers there, But why in this world should she be fired for a f****** ticket?
I could understand if Beth would have killed someone or was just plain lazy..... I myself feel like IPD just wanted rid of her.
My heart breaks for Beth! She always wore a smile on her face no matter what she was doing. Now looking at the ironton tribune, it looks as if she's wondering what are they gonna try and do next!
Me and my family wish you the best of luck Beth!

Posted by payton (anonymous) on November 28, 2008 at 5:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I agree with Rhonda about the officers and their actions its a shame but she tells the truth. Oh and I am so glad that this has been civil comments so they don't disable them kudos everybody.

Posted by SkyWatcher (anonymous) on November 28, 2008 at 9:18 a.m. (Suggest removal)

If I had been the one who ran a stop sign, driving with no insurance and a suspended license, I would have gotten a ticket and maybe had my car impounded; the point being that B Rist should have just given the person a ticket , period....but as a lot of posters have been saying, that in itself shouldn't warrent being fired !
Nor should it cause her photo to be plastered all over the front page (does anyone remember if Fouts picture was displayed in that manner)
She was right to have hired an attorney from outside of this county, and I hope she prevails against the good ol boys system.
P.S. I don't know officer Rist and have never met her, but this is just clearly a vendetta against her .

Posted by Dawn (anonymous) on November 28, 2008 at 9:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)

It is refreshing Payton to see so many people taking up for Beth. Skywatcher...thank you for seeing this as it really is. People that I am sure would stand tall at her side when the time comes. I have sat back and listened intently for the past few days,many times I sat in awe. I had a few questions answered for me and I must say I have met some of the most amazing people. Strong individuals whose character and kindness reign above the norm. It's my understanding that someone asked (in a concerned caring way)..."What is it you want Beth?" to which she replied.."I want my name cleared, I want my job and rank back and I want an apology..I have no desire to hurt anyone in this process and will sign whatever I need to assure you I won't sue..I want my life back". I thought to myself..Good God Beth why on earth would you want to protect the people who have done you so wrong? Why would you even think of protecting those who have literally gone out of their way to ruin you? I knew the answer to my question before I even thought it.. That's her character..It was once said "Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain but it takes character and self control to be understanding and forgiving." Well folks..that offer was refused by the mayor! I believe he may have said something along the lines of "I'm being forced to do this" I also believe Jim Carey stated that if they bring her back he will resign! NOW I have another few questions..Who is forcing you Mr mayor? Why would you resign Mr Carey? Are you two men that afraid of her? This is now personal folks..Beth has and will continue to prove that what is being done to her is an abomination. Personally...I think she should stop being concerned over what this will do to her peers..she should contact her lawyers..tell them shes had enough..and get ready to rip this town apart. It has been her main goal from the very start to restore her name and prove her character..it has NEVER been about the monies that could so easily be gained from all this. In my opinion she has PROVEN her character, that will NEVER be lost!

Posted by Retro (anonymous) on November 28, 2008 at 10:56 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I have the solution to this situation. Let ex-Sgt. Rist call a family member to come to court and face the charge for her. That way she can keep her job and keep her record clear and they can have the charge and consequences on their record. Seems fair to me.

Posted by Dawn (anonymous) on November 28, 2008 at 11:02 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Retro...you are living proof that God wasn't good to everyone. Such anger Retro..yet another personal attack against ex-sgt. Rist

Posted by MasterChef (anonymous) on November 28, 2008 at 11:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)

retro, why not put all that rage to good use. You know, they DO have anger management classes locally.

Posted by Retro (anonymous) on November 28, 2008 at 11:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Dawn, I hope that my little illustration helps you and the other Rist whiners to see the absurdity of your position.

Even you should be able to see that. I'm trying to help you to move from the dimness of Dawn into the full light of Day.

Posted by Retro (anonymous) on November 28, 2008 at 11:57 a.m. (Suggest removal)

And by the way, what in the world is wrong with putting her picture in the paper and on the website? It's her, it's a nice picture, and I think she looks rather striking even though she probably should have worn a tie. Will you whiners never run out of things to whine about?

Posted by turbo (anonymous) on November 28, 2008 at 12:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Retro,

You and Vil seem to have the same problem. I am sure you don't have many friends because you are too critical.

Posted by MasterChef (anonymous) on November 28, 2008 at 12:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Dawn, wouldn't he make a good posterboy for male castration? But then he wouldn't be able to think at all.

Posted by MasterChef (anonymous) on November 28, 2008 at 12:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Retro, we come together as one voice not ONLY for Beth, but for everyone who has had the unfortunate opportunity to deal with IPD or the city.

Most of us KNOW Beth, others relying on our judgement. What Carey, Blankenship and JB have done to her is SOOOOO wrong it boggles the mind. What does Beth know that is so sinister the city went after her over a traffic ticket?

I sincerely doubt its about Jamie or her mother. Neither has enough "juice" to make a glass of lemonade.

Posted by Dawn (anonymous) on November 28, 2008 at 12:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Sooo Retro,You want me to see the absurdity of my posistion...hmmm you think what I say is Ridiculously incongruous or unreasonable? Do you think Beths life is meaningless? that is has no purpose?
You make such tactless remarks Retro.You don’t take the time to learn the truth of what you speak. You don't think carefully before showing your anger in type. Bottom line Retro...If you're feeling chronically angry, your best bet is to talk to a counselor about your emotions so you can get to the bottom of them and figure out how to move on. If this is just an isolated case of anger ( which I seriously doubt) You'd be better to sit quietly and think to yourself. This is when that expression comes into play of putting your foot in your mouth. I will now suggest swapping feet. By the way...There is no dimness in the Dawn

Posted by GladysKravitz (anonymous) on November 28, 2008 at 12:47 p.m.

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Posted by itownresident (anonymous) on November 28, 2008 at 1:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Ok there have been other people's picture put in the paper too. But they haven't taken up the whole page either now have they. What is it the bigger the picture the more sales! Seems like it. If its not in the tribune its on wsaz. You would have thought she would have killed someone and this is over a ticke! Please I hope she gets her job back and carey does quit! Its not like we would miss him! I mean gee is that a threat or a promise! No one is begging him to stay. Kinda obvious now how they are against her I mean how much more do people need to see before they realize what is going on here! I hate when people get on here and say they deserve to know where their tax dollars are going! Well you didn't care too much when the fouts incident happened did you? You don't care you are just so nosey that you think you need to know everything about everyone well maybe if you minded your own business you would have a much better life then what you do now. I also have noticed osu hasn't been on here in awhile he must had to go back to he's desk job! Retro: When people see that someone that don't deserve to be treated like this they are going to be mad. especially when they know she was the best officer we had on the streets and now all we have left is a bunch of cowards pretneding to play cop! People say they feel safe but do you really? If you knew half of the things they have done you wouldn't !

Posted by Retro (anonymous) on November 28, 2008 at 1:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

itownresident, Beth may very well be the best cop Ironton had as far as public safety is concerned. I have no way of knowing that. But she isn't charged with being a bad cop. Read the indictment and see what the charge is.

Posted by GladysKravitz (anonymous) on November 28, 2008 at 1:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Retro.....You crack me up...ever think the jealousy stems from her not needing one...LMAO

Posted by itownresident (anonymous) on November 28, 2008 at 1:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I'm not saying that Retro just simply stating the truth! I know she isn't being charged with being a bad cop. I'm just saying to the ones that has said she isn't. I don't know what your problem is retro but you need to be getting it checked! It sounds like you have a little green eyed monster setting on your shoulder.

Posted by itownresident (anonymous) on November 28, 2008 at 1:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Jealousy-A jealous attitude or disposition! What might cause Jealousy when someone achieves something you've been wanting but haven’t done

Sounds about like you retro! Don't ya think

Posted by Retro (anonymous) on November 28, 2008 at 2:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

itown, I don't think I'm jealous of anyone but I suppose it's possible. Envious perhaps would be a better word. But not of Officer Rist or any other cop. I wouldn't have their job but I'm glad they're there to do it. I've done OK and am well blessed.

Having said that, what disturbs me is that it seems her supporters want to have their say and as long as I agree with them they're cool with it. But when I disagree, question, offer my own opinions, suddenly they disparage me in every way imaginable and some want to castrate me (assuming I am male), expose my personal identity etc., as an example and a deterrent to others I suppose. They are guilty of the very thing they accuse me of... hate. Does that sound like America or someplace else.

Posted by Dawn (anonymous) on November 28, 2008 at 2:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)

You actually have a very good point there retro and I shall ask you to forgive me if I made you feel bad for having your opinion ... I would like to ask tho... what's with that comment you made about P envy? Sounds like a personal attack to me. All I ask is that you TRY to understand what's really going on here. You have accused her of being guilty..questioned discrimination..called us Rist whiners..told me my position was absurd AND let the most ridiculous statement fall from your mouth when you said let her call a family member. I can assure you this will blow you away in the days to come. I hope she never loses the compassion she has for the residents of ironton. The few that have chosen to beat her while she's down are nothing compared to those who have stood strong beside her, thankful for all she has done.

Posted by GladysKravitz (anonymous) on November 28, 2008 at 3:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Retro...yes I have heard of the indictment and probably will be hearing about 7 or 8 more here in a few weeks. Some of you people seem to think you can bully and control people with politics, propaganda and threats of criminal charges through the media......OMG...was that the largest mistake of all. I just do not understand the personal attacks!...She is fired, she is gone and may go to jail...OVER A TRAFFIC TICKET.....It is clear that there is more to this. How are you going to replace all of the officers that will go down with Rist?...Might want to start in the evidence room.....that is enough to kindle the fire that is about to erupt.

Posted by buzz (anonymous) on November 28, 2008 at 3:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

What happens if she wins her grievance/binding arbitration and is reinstated, then is found guilty in court and in turn the state pulls her OPOTA certification due to the moral turpitude clause in most all certifications? Hmmmmm.

Posted by Retro (anonymous) on November 28, 2008 at 3:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Well, I suppose I'll just have to attend and see what the evidence shows. In my defense I never said she did ANYTHING except what she herself said she did, to wit: file a fake ticket. (my characterization)

Mr. Collier, call your witness.

Posted by GladysKravitz (anonymous) on November 28, 2008 at 5:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Ms. Rist call all of your witnesses.....from 1996 to present hour.

Posted by GladysKravitz (anonymous) on November 28, 2008 at 5:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)

To Buzz...I am sure this individual will be just fine whatever happens to her. The tribune blast her picture all over and the internet also. She is still standing!...You knock her down, , she will get back up. You talk about her, her supporters will respond, this person has a look of determination. I am sure the future for Beth Rist will be quite bright. I on the other hand have concerns about the police department and the employees that have not backed this officer. Everyone have a blessed day.

Posted by turbo (anonymous) on November 28, 2008 at 5:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Sounds like we are going to have some out of town visitors.

Posted by GladysKravitz (anonymous) on November 28, 2008 at 5:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Retro....To Wit?......sounds like an attorney to me...lol..

alert to public...Lavender Power just advised Rist grievance denied from mayor today...arbitration folks....here we go!....

Posted by GladysKravitz (anonymous) on November 28, 2008 at 5:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Retro...are you now back tracking. You never said anything about her? Well penius envy coming from someone of your position could cause quite a pinch in one's wallet. Wouldn't it be a toot folks if this retro was JB.....lol...soon to find out!

Posted by MasterChef (anonymous) on November 28, 2008 at 6:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Arbitration....Yesssssssssss! Let the subpoena's roll. Arbitration hearings aren't open to the public, are they?

Posted by GladysKravitz (anonymous) on November 28, 2008 at 6:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

wonder if they make Lavender Powder?...lol

Posted by Retro (anonymous) on November 28, 2008 at 7:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Gladys, I think your reading comprehension needs a little work too.

Posted by MasterChef (anonymous) on November 28, 2008 at 7:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Retro, Gladys is the 2nd person you've cracked on concerning reading comprehension. What's up with that?

Posted by turbo (anonymous) on November 28, 2008 at 7:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Vil must have taken advice from K and j of WSAZ on going for a walk. Hustlinhillbilly must be cleaning his rusty badge. Retro is still high.

Posted by GladysKravitz (anonymous) on November 28, 2008 at 7:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Retro...MY reading comprehension? Oh sweet child I understand more than you could possibly imagine..By the way.. the typo up there was so they wouldnt remove the comment and I could remind you of what it was you had said. Let me talk slowly so you understand me in case your comprehension is a bit off... you stated in the above comment and I quote.. "In my defense I never said she did ANYTHING except what she herself said she did, to wit: file a fake ticket." TO WIT:.. a term used by attorneys. If this is not what you are meaning by my reading comprehension then by all means set me straight.

Posted by Retro (anonymous) on November 28, 2008 at 8:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I try to be helpful, MC, when I see the need arise. Trying to make friends and influence people. Have you lost weight?

I thought you were out in the kitchen fixing dinner. Is it ready?

Posted by MasterChef (anonymous) on November 28, 2008 at 8:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Retro, I've had about all the fun I can with this. "MasterChef" is not a woman, I'm a man that loves to cook. Odd how we make assumptions about forum names.

Now, get your own darned coffee!

Posted by GladysKravitz (anonymous) on November 28, 2008 at 8:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Good God..I believe it was Dawn who said here earlier..God wasn't good to everyone... MasterChef I believe now that retro suffers from many afflictions one being small man syndrome.. This sort of child-like behavior is usually found in small-statured people who feel they need to make up for their physical inadequacy somehow, hence trying to make others look or feel bad.

Posted by Retro (anonymous) on November 28, 2008 at 8:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Gladys when you call me sweet you make me blush and when you call me child you make my day and when you explain your deliberate typo you hurt my feelings. I knew why you did it, gee whiz, I know I'm dumb but I ain't that dumb.

Now as to all this "lawyer" talk I deny the allegation and defy the allegator.

Did I type "TO WIT:"? Maybe I meant TWIT...LOL (don't be angry I'm only kidding)

You ladies are making such a convincing case that I may have to reconsider.

Posted by GladysKravitz (anonymous) on November 28, 2008 at 8:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

"STUPID IS AS STUPID DOES." ENOUGH SAID.

Posted by blackmagic (anonymous) on November 28, 2008 at 8:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Iam visiting for the Holiday family and friends in Ironton. I have to share that the last time I was in Ironton was for my good friend's funeral, after an IPD Officer drug him to his death 10 blocks. I'm having a hard time as other family and friends of seeing the pictures of RIST over and over again and all the statements of her being criminally charged for writing a traffic violation. My dear friend was drug 10 blocks to his DEATH by an IPD Officer and there were NO charges. There is definately something wrong with this big picture. All you have to do is step back and look at the big picture here. Maybe we should pass this on to our friend AL and he can find out why the Officer who drug my friend to his death was not charged, but we have another officer being charged for a traffic violation ticket she wrote.
Beth it's been a long time since I have seen you, but I want you to know that my family and I are not taking this lightly and we will MARCH again and will not be silent! I don't think Ironton is stable enough for another can of worms to be opened, but it's about to happen. Guy's family and friends are not taking this well at all and we have questions we still want answered. God Bless and Good Luck!

Posted by Retro (anonymous) on November 28, 2008 at 8:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

OH NO MC, and just as I was falling for you.

Well if we're confessing I'll tell you ... I'm a Mexican midget.

Posted by GladysKravitz (anonymous) on November 28, 2008 at 8:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

To Black magic.....I thank you as a supporter of Beth Rist...since she has been put on a gag order she cannot speak for herself. She (Rist) sits back and watches the media and the police department, collier, etc....bash her good name...If you check in the public records I believe Rist helped Guy Thomas out on many occasions. I also have heard, that Rist was there when his body was drug into the parking lot of the police department. ACLU supports all minorities.....thank you for your response...I will be sure to move this information to Ms. Rist.

Posted by MasterChef (anonymous) on November 28, 2008 at 9:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Retro, you mentioned some time ago that you weren't from around here. Mind if I ask how long you've been in the area. I strongly suspect you haven't been around long. Otherwise you'd be smelling "coverup" every time Carey or Blankenship opens their mouth.

Posted by Retro (anonymous) on November 28, 2008 at 9:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I guess I haven't been around long enough to know what's going on in Irontown. I don't know any of the cast of characters.

Posted by GladysKravitz (anonymous) on November 28, 2008 at 10:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)

BS...Retro...You are the producer of the play!

Posted by Retro (anonymous) on November 28, 2008 at 10:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Gladys, I'm not the producer (whoever that is) but I did stay in a Holiday Inn Express last night.

Posted by itownresident (anonymous) on November 28, 2008 at 10:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

It is so obvious that this is more than a traffic ticket and either some are so blind they can't see it or they are friends with the Rapscallions! But I would be embarrassed to even get on here and be against her. It just makes you look so foolish to be on here saying all this over a ticket! Having said that when the fouts incident occurred it never got this much attetion. I mean there have been worse things happen in this town and they have been over looked because of the officer! Maybe all of the officers that have let someone go because of their looks or it was their Buddy should be turned in too! Why not just bring it all out in the open so we can start with a clean slate! I bet some of you that know the things you have covered up are loosing sleep at night! Mayor I think its time you come out from hide and seek and start being a man and handle the mess you have created instead of hiding or going on vacation!

Posted by turbo (anonymous) on November 28, 2008 at 10:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Gladys, read Retro's previous postings. Retro knows more than he/she wants us to know. He/she knows Jeff will make a good sheriff as he/she posted.

Posted by turbo (anonymous) on November 28, 2008 at 10:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Maybe the Mayor will be impeached when he has bankrupt the city of Ironton. Wonder what is on the Council's agenda.

Posted by GladysKravitz (anonymous) on November 28, 2008 at 11:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

ODD HOW RETRO WENT FROM SPEAKING AS ATTORNEY'S DO,TO NOT SPELLING THE CITY HE REPRESNTS RIGHT. FUNNY HOW HE WITNESSED SOMEONE STRONG STEP UP FROM THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY AND NOW HE APPEARS TO BE A REDNECK HILJACK. WHY DID A MAN HAVE TO DIE AND BE DRUG TO HIS DEATH AND NO CRIMINAL CHARGES FILED AGAINST FOUTS.....BUT THIS FEMALE OFFICER OVER A TRAFFIC TICKET MIGHT GO TO JAIL.....ACLU GENTLEMEN....BETWEEN GUY THOMAS AND BETH RIST....WE MIGHT JUST MAKE OPRAH!

Posted by itownresident (anonymous) on November 28, 2008 at 11:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

GladysKravitz:
I couldn't agree with you more! Fouts never received this much attetion. Plus the Chief even took up for him!People it don't get anymore obvious can you guys not see this is not about a ticket. I mean come on! Get with the program! While officer rist was at IPD she did nothing but give ipd a good name! Now there isn't much hope for them. All we have now is a bunch of adults playing dress up!

Posted by Retro (anonymous) on November 28, 2008 at 11:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Isn't it odd how it's OK to insult certain segments of the population but not others...

If I had a red neck and were from the hills I'd be insulted.

Most of you people are a one-way street and don't even realize it.

Posted by GladysKravitz (anonymous) on November 28, 2008 at 11:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

retro...you are at a dead end road!.....call jb...he can fix your ticket!...

Posted by itownresident (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 12:03 a.m. (Suggest removal)

There's a difference between insulting an stating the truth! It seems like you don't like hearing the truth though!You just wanna be like your buddies! That hide behind a desk

Posted by Vil (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 3:02 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Retro, seriously, just let it go like I did. These Rist supporters are like vultures pouncing all on you at once with their insults and such when you ask legitimate questions. When you disagree, instead of giving an example of why you are wrong, they start name calling.

It won't end. It is a mob mentality. They think by making you look bad, it makes them look good and their view the right view, which is absurd but seems to be the strategy used. Just quit posting and let them continue to make Beth Rist's people look like fools with their inane garbage they keep posting. The courts will get things right.

And if there are more cops that are breaking the law like Beth did, then they need to be investigated and indicted too. We don't need cops on the streets breaking the law, no matter what their sexual preference is.

And drop the Fouts/Guy Thomas thing. The state investigation cleared Fouts of all wrong doing and ruled it as a tragic accident. The only type of people who would rip the scabs off of those wounds of our community are people with a negative agenda.

Posted by itownresident (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 3:34 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Vil,
First you will not tell me to drop the fouts incident I will talk about what I want when I want and If you got a problem with that then don't get on here! Yeah the court will get things right and everyone that is against her is going to look like a idiot not that they already don't! I will tell you why people that get on here are wrong because people are saying this is just about a ticket! Well that is wrong! Anyone with common sense could see it. But that's something you obvisouly don't have! It was so nice of you to join us! I guess you waited till you thought everyone was in bed to post your comment. Gee I wonder why!! I was simply stating that far worse things have happended an they have never gotten this much attetion! You obvisouly like getting on here and leaving your two cents or wouldn't have left the last comment you would have just let it go. But I mean this is probably your entertainment for the day. We are not making Beth Rist people look like fools the only fools on here is you and retro. The people that do have common sense can see how she is being done wrong that's why people are on here defending her. I could set here all night and tell you why you are wrong but some of us have lives more than I can say for you. The trailer park called they want their idiot back!

Posted by oldschool (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 9:02 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Just getting a chance to look down through some of these comments. Are you people kidding me. Haven't had much time to catch up on news lately, but let me see if I have this right. You have a police officer that gave a ticket to someone instead of the guilty party and let the guilty party walk away, then you have an attorney who was once disbarred due to illegal conduct defending her? Why not let all the murders and rapist out of jail and put someone totally innocent in to take their places for a while and give all the junkies the right to practice law to defend them. When will all the insanity stop and when will people be made to pay for the crimes they commit?

Posted by Retro (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 10:25 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Wow! I've had a big week. I've been a D.A., a police chief, and a preacher. And some people said I'd never amount to anything.

Thanks for your advice, VIL, it's probably the best advice I've had for awhile but I'm having a difficult time turning loose of something so blatantly wrong and motivated by ignorance.

"Oldschool" hit the nail on the head and brought the picture into sharp focus. It's really so simple that it escapes them while they're trying to make it something that it isn't.

I think they are embracing a strategy recommended by one of their heroes. He said, "When you have the facts on your side, argue the facts. When you have the law on your side, argue the law. When you have neither, holler". That explains why they're hollering. They've nothing else in their playbook.

When you get to court it isn't about favoritism or who else did something irregular. It's about the charges, the evidence, and the law.

Posted by GladysKravitz (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 10:40 a.m. (Suggest removal)

God it's so hard to argue with stupid. Retro..Vil.. old school... eat a bean

Posted by GladysKravitz (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 10:57 a.m. (Suggest removal)

From what the media has made clear it is simple and well known.....Collier "THIS IS THE RESULT OF RIST FIGHTING HER TERMINATION."....If the girl needed to be indicted for a crime, indict her. I believe the statement made to press, will play a role with a jury. "Drop your grievance or you will be indicted.".....Sounds like a threat. What judge, unless connected with the boys?....would tolerate that in a courtroom.

Posted by MasterChef (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 11:20 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Old school must be a "Karl Rove Republican". He sure likes distorting the facts. Attorney Morford was not disbarred, he was temporarily suspended over a child support issue, not as you implied a drug junkie.

IF the chief wants to head off Beth's "Past Practices" defense, he should have EVERYBODY at IPD including himself take a polygraph test and asked this question: Have you EVER in your career turned in a citation which you KNEW was not completely accurate? Have you ever cited someone for less miles over the speed limit than your radar showed? Have you ever "fudged" your shift report for anyTHING or anyBODY?

Toss JB and the mayor into the hot seat, too. Ask questions to determine if they have ever knowingly altered or changed any public record or report, includingly expense reports, or reports to state/federal officials pertaining to grants.

Then let he or she without sin continue casting the first stone.

Another question, why call in a different JUDGE? Asking for a special prosecutor I could see, but why an out-of-county judge. Was JB afraid our local judges would see what this is all about and have the charges dropped, Beth reinstated to full rank, and have a complete transcript of the proceedings sent to the Ohio Attorney General?

Hmmmmmm..........

Posted by hustlinhillbilly (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 11:36 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Turbo, the badge isn't rusty, it's shined up and sitting on my retirement plaque. 28 years was long enough to work the streets in Columbus. The few times I've met Beth, she seemed to be personable, capable, and someone I wouldn't mind working with. She is accused of allegedly having a brain cramp and committing one of the worst things an officer can do. She has allegedly, knowingly falsified this event. Granted, it's a traffic ticket, on the surface, not a big deal. But in the larger scheme of things, any future criminal case she is involved in, the defense attorneys will have a field day. When presenting evidence in court, the only thing an officer has is the integrity of their word. If the charges are true, she has whizzed hers out the window. I have never heard of an officer doing something like this. I've had the driver and passenger try to switch places, while pulling them over, but never have I heard of an officer calling a family member to the scene and offering to write the ticket to them, instead of the offender. I'm not bashing Beth, so don't start with the brow beating, I prefer to wait until all is done. I don't think that the judge will allow this to become the forum to air all the dirty linen on IPD. They will pretty much have to stick to the specifics of the charges, did she or did she not tamper with evidence. Those of you that are supporting her, by all means go to the trial, but please remember that you are visitors, and keep your mouths shut during the trial. It will do her no good to have a bunch of loudmouths disrupting the proceedings. Undoubtably the media will be there, if you get a chance to say something positive about her, do it. Just don't come off like the sterotypical hilljack talking about the tornado that took your trailer away. Keep to the specifics of the job she has done, and why you support her. That will have a far more positive effect on public perception.

Posted by Retro (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 12:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Don't wear your Lavender Club colors either. The Court won't like it and you'll look like idiots.

Posted by GladysKravitz (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 12:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Let them do what they want to do to her. I am waiting for the lady from Cleveland and ACLU and Nancy Grace....who cares about a ticket or if her credibility is ruined. She won't have to work after these people get ahold of all that can be accused of discriminating against her. I think her facing jail time is her basically standing up for her civil rights that have been violated so many many times by others. I would also like to bring to mind that it is impressive that most people supporting this young lady are 50 or over. They have been here for 13 or 14 years and they have witnessed her performance and how she has been treated by other chiefs, Captains, patrolmen and such. She herself has made it clear to several people that these young officers that she has worked with have not initiated the discrimination. But some officers have seen riding easy on the chief's coat tail is alot easier then defending one of their own. Thanks for our senior citizens that are rallying behind this fine officer. God Bless

Posted by MasterChef (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 12:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

There is no doubt in my mind that Beth will be vindicated after arbitration. Then the next hurdle will be the "tampering" charge. If the judge allows the "discrimination" or "Past Practices" defenses, she has a good chance there, also.

Posted by michaelOH (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 12:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Lawd, yall still goin' at it on this?

Posted by michaelOH (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 1:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Back to basics I suppose.

How can the person get the citation who was not driving and not even there?
How can that be vindicated.
Makes no sense to me. (that's not difficult though)

Posted by 4victims (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 1:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The charge is Tampering with evidence......knowledge of the wording of such an indictment will show common citizens what they need to know. I looked it up and I believe two words in there can change this thing in her favor. They should have made something else to make up about this.

Posted by 4victims (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

One more thing that seems very crucial in all of this mess.
Why did this Jamie Sparks pay the fine?????. That in itself is admition of guilt. This should have been a done deal folks. Then why did she wait three weeks to complain. If the officer made ME take a citation by force, I would have told her boss ten minutes later. Sounds fishy huh?

Posted by michaelOH (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Seriously, Tampering could mean anything at all (almost)
Can you copy and paste it?
I don't know how to look it up.
thanks

Posted by Vil (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 1:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Posted by michaelOH (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 1:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Back to basics I suppose.

How can the person get the citation who was not driving and not even there?
How can that be vindicated.
Makes no sense to me. (that's not difficult though)

_____________________________________________________

That's my point completely, but believing someone should pay for their crimes is allegedly 'stupid, vilifying, and ignorant' when it comes to the crowd around here.

Posted by michaelOH (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 1:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)

lol Vil...I always enjoy dry humor.
and good afternoon. Had your coffee yet?

Posted by itownresident (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 1:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Well the cops that have covered up things in the past need to pay for their dirty deeds they have done! I bet they are getting scared. Possibly loosing sleep. I see Vill decided to go back to the trailer park! Oldschool didn't hit nothing on the head they couldn't be more wrong! The people that are on here defending her are by no means ignorant or wrong! We all know who the real idiots are. Its the ones on here that some how think this situation is right! But there are other cops that have let people go instead of giving them a ticket and it has been overlooked and let go. Why not charge them! An lets not just stop there cause we all know just how much dirt has been swept under the rug! There is obvisouly a new meaning to worse because I don't see what she done was so horrible helping someone that is poor. Gee. Yeah that's real horrible Thats worse than killing someone. Or atleast thats how some people make it out. Lets get in our cars and drag someone 10 blocks to their death and say it was an accident I mean its not like we will get in trouble or anything. We could go out and kill someone and it still would not get this much attetion. An the reason is because this has to do with the officer they obvisouly have something against her. Retro, Vil, HustlinHilbilly It obvious you are either Jb or one of them or they are your buddy and they keep you supplied and out of trouble that's why you get on here giving your 2 cents .But when this is over with the only fools are going to be you guys. Get ready to be laughed at. I noticed osu hasn't been around he must had to go back to hiding behind the desk too! They like to get something started but when people start firing back they run and hide. Because they are not use to people standing up to them. Your guy's ignorance is amusing! I do believe we have the facts on our side. For such a small town we have a lot of idiots!

Posted by 4victims (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 1:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Not real good with copy and paste techniques but I would imagine NEO has access to it.

Posted by 4victims (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 1:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

That is what I am saying Vil...but why pay for a ticket if you were not guilty. The ticket from what I have heard is for the car registration only. The ticket was not given to this girl for something she actually did or did not do. The girl was called to come and pick her mother up because her mother had no license. Obviously this girl came and picked her mother up so she got behind the wheel to drive her mother home that this cop was giving a break and then issued a ticket for expired tags....Vil...if you have a lawyer friend ask him and I am by far a legal mind in this matter. I do have knowledge of this particular case. I also hate to see people on here giving you such a hard time, this is freedom of speech. This seems to be getting out of control and taxpayers will suffer. Have a good Day. Just try to ignore the name calling Vil...post away!

Posted by michaelOH (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 1:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

k,,,,,,ty Vil,,,,,,,,
NOW itownresident?,,,
Would not "helping someone who is poor" be to escort them home or write a warning or something besides giving a citation that did not perform the crime(s)

Posted by michaelOH (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 2:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Tribune, thanks for allowing us to post this time without using "Comments Disabled"
If nothing else a lot of your readers are not so frustrated now.....
Gosh I love this town.
Glad I came back.
Poor but happy.

Posted by 4victims (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 2:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I believe this officer was still doing her job because the radio person at the station told over the police radio that tags were expired or something of that nature. I have also heard that the possible fines that would have been like 700 or 800 dollars if the mother was charged, and think the car was going to be taken as well. So this Jamie takes responsibility for the car she is now driving having expired registration. Think about if folks. Big break in cost of fines, keep your car and have a nice day. No problems from this girl until the state of ohio wants to take license because her mother had noo insurance. Now the part where This Jamie then calls and threatens this cop on her personal phone, cop tells boss, cop tells jamie call station to get the threat recorded. Still with me?

This Jamie already witnessed the compassion of the cop so she thinks she can now bully her into getting her license back, which the cop refused. The cop did not threaten this jamie. I wonder why no charges were filed against the jamie girl ?...I can find out more if you have any questions.

Posted by MasterChef (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 2:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

OK. New question. If JB goes forward and Beth is convicted of tampering with evidence, won't every smart defendant and defense attorney jump all over this as grounds for a new trial in every case Beth was involved with?

Posted by 4victims (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 2:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

New Answer MC...If Beth IS convicted of tampering with evidence? Won't all of the other officers that have tampered with evidence be as well.

Posted by 4victims (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 2:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Maybe they will just drop all of her tickets like they did when the cop ran over guy thomas and drug him down the street. Fouts cases I believe were dropped. Be alot of happy people if they do that but cost the city alot of money on all of the tickets that were written. What happen to the good ole days when cops did not have to do their job and just hang out with car in their driveway while on duty. Sure people from Sherman Thompson Towers can shed some light on that subject!..

Posted by michaelOH (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 2:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I must still be very very confused.

Couldn't a third party drive the car home with a warning to the original driver.

Posted by MasterChef (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 2:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The more I read the more questions I have.

1. Who was the car registered to?
2. If Jamie was the car owner isn't she still guilty of not having insurance, sticker?
3. If Dolly has any advanced-age symptons, her family should have taken or disabled the car to prevent it from being driven. Did they?
4. If Jamie knew her mom's license were suspended, the tags were expired and there was no insurance....I would think Jamie losing HER license was a bargain to keep Dolly out of jail.
5. Why did Bowling decide to use a special judge? Maybe he knew he'd have to rule against JB and that would cause him problems within "the party"?

Posted by michaelOH (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

You know what?
Have not read the response yet.
It's in the courts hands now.
Will be interesting.

Posted by itownresident (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 2:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)

MichaelOh:
Noone said the Jamie Girl had to pay for the ticket but she did. An everything was fine until they were going to take away her license away! If any of you have been on wsaz you would have seen the comment thats she left where she stated that she taped a phone conversation is that not illegal or is that allowed to be overlooked like everything else that happens in this town! You know everyone has their opinions but some of you are just wrong. I don't know if you are blind to the injustice that is going on here or what. But how can you not see the wrong in this! Wake up already

Posted by MasterChef (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 2:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

How is this different than a parent requesting their child not be ticketed for an offense. They want the ticket instead, so that their insurance rates don't skyrocket AND so they have better control over the child in the future.

I can hear the conversation in my head " Ticket me instead. I'll pay the darn ticket, but I'll teach "junior" more about law-breaking than a slap-on-the-wrist-judge.

Posted by itownresident (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 2:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I just gotta wonder how you would not know you were dragging a body under your car. I mean really For pitty what is wrong with this town. There have been lots of things that have went on in this town that has been overlooked or just left alone and noone was ever giving an answer. Remember the guy that died in the river by the fuzzy duck?There's another one let go. Gee what is wrong with this picture?

Posted by itownresident (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 2:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Exactly Mc
I couldn't agree with you more!

Posted by 4victims (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 3:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Anyone know a state trooper? They would be the one to ask. Do you KNOW that this cop COULD have also even issued a ticket to the owner of the vehicle and HE was not even there. That has happened before and can be proven. Have a geat day!

Posted by Slick77 (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 4:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Hey Neo...I knew you had some "love" in that heart of yours!

Peace and Joy to you also...

p.s. I'm pleading the "5th" on this article because I don't know all the facts, just what I have read here. lol
But, I still say...what this town needs an "enema"!

Posted by 4victims (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 5:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Missed some stuff because of work but another question can be raised here. How many officers at IPD have witnessed another officer flush marijuana down the bathroom toilet?

My guess is quite often and probably witnessed by dispatchers and staff at IPD, that can be subpoena.

How many officers have taken evidence home and now have possession of that evidence and use if for their personal use?

I believe there is also a time limit that evidence has to stay logged in and kept for so long before destroying it.

I have also heard that guns that should be kept in evidence room used in other crimes, have been issued to officers for personal use.

I also believe there should be an accounting of monies placed in evidence and drugs, jewelry, cameras, "Video",
knives, tools that were stolen, and maybe never returned to the owner, weedeaters,mowers, but kept by officers instead. 4- wheelers?....on my goodness my show is getting ready to come on and I am just rambling. sorry....

There was something else...um...let me think...Video of the corner of Washington at 9th from group home. This is reference to Fouts and Guy.

Lastly I find it amazing how after how police department handled Thomas case and JB Collier did not push an indictment on him, but threatens and attacks female officer. The RESPECT SHOWN to this officer from the BLACK community is now pouring in. I know for a fact the good ole boys never expected that......be back after my show....got to get my chips and dip......happy day! Oh my word got to squeeze this in....To all of the people in Ironton that has a had their children's bike stolen and never recovered.....PD just says that there are more important crimes...HA! They keep them stored in the old pd down by the post office and then sale them at the auctions to make money. Who cares if your child is crying over their little bicycle...The only one that cared was the one they fired......Lavender Power, citizens of Ironton, "Friends of Beth Rist" stand together and fight this corruption and give this town a new breath of life for your childrens generation and future. Now I am missing my show...later

Posted by itownresident (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 6:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I think its funny how someone mentioned that we were like a bunch of vultures and we all attack at once. But what they don't realize is that the one good and decent officer we had is no longer on the streets protecting us! An now we would be better off just to defend for ourselves. How can people not get upset and not want to stand up for her. It must be fun to get up everyday and play dress up with their little uniform and badge. An pretend to be big and bad. If only they were half the officer that Rist was maybe then we could feel safe. Does Jb just have a problem with females or just this officer? I mean to let bigger things go and to dewell on this. Sounds kinda personal.

Posted by GladysKravitz (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 6:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)

WOW...take a nap and look what happens...But my neighbors were doing something interesting and you know how nosy I am. Well, whoever is telling stuff I am finally glad to see it. Check out NEO'S site....and I believe the person who posted the goings on down there did not mention an officers name. So how many officers are there down there?...Can you imagine if there are 20 officers?..What can be exposed about each?....I hear a noise and I just have to go see what it is...I might miss something....Hey this Lavender Power, can you please get me an autograph from Mary J. and Oprah....shush.....be right back.

Posted by Retro (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 6:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Don't quote me on this but I heard he was using the Flip Wilson defense.

Posted by itownresident (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 6:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Just a thought but if chief carey were to resign how would he take care of the baby he has? LOL

Posted by itownresident (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 7:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

HustlinHillbilly:
What a name! Hustlin would make one think you were a drug dealer. Maybe thats why your so negative and against her! How many times have you been a jail bird??

Posted by GladysKravitz (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 7:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

OK it was nothing...just a little argument. Has anyone been listening to the scanner lately?...awful quiet. hhmmmm. Seems people in Ironton are not calling police as often has they have in the past. I heard that long ago a fairly new officer bullied a man at a gas station where the car lot is now...Think across from Burger King, (was).
Who covered that up...?..Just old and remembering things from years ago. Also does anyone remember the man that was driving to the bank with $90,000.00 in a bank bag?..He had a heart attack and wrecked and sadly passed away. When his wife went to the police department to retrieve that very large amount of money. The police said that they did not find any money in the car....OMG!.....I know this lady but I do not want to say right now...4victims....if you know so much then you must have an inside scoop on the details...don't forget about that one...ok...God Bless the city of Ironton.....guess they are going to need it...

Posted by itownresident (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 7:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

haha.. Anyone wanna take a guess on who pockets that money went into!

Posted by GladysKravitz (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 7:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

to: itownresdient.

Does his churh not have a daycare program to watch over the children while he stands behind the pulpit?

Posted by itownresident (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I wasn't referring to daycare. I was asking how he would feed it etc.

Posted by Retro (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 7:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Looking at the posts here I can tell that the supporters are a bunch of scholars.

Posted by itownresident (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 7:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

haha.... Exactly DiamondnRough

Posted by MasterChef (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 7:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The people who post here are REAL people, Retro. They don't mask their compassion for friends nor their anger towards those perceived as enemies.

We may not all talk real scholarly, but we do talk REAL.

Posted by itownresident (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 7:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)

4victims does know a lot of info! Could it be that the guilt and fear is getting to them! An they can't take loosing anymore sleep

Posted by MasterChef (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 7:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

diamond, do you have a kinda "direct path" of information to details about this case? I'm wondering how we'll get "the scoop" on the next step

Posted by GladysKravitz (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 8:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Well, I have got to get back to the movie I was watching but just want to say one thing.....RETRO...such anger toward folks....Does anyone with knowledge of prescription medication or an illegal substance know the side effects of such drugs.....My orange juice makes me pee alote but at least I do not get mad so easily.....RETRO read a line and go to sleep...You have a big day tomorrow don't you?

Posted by itownresident (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 8:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Whoever 4victims is they obvisouly have a lot of guilt setting on their shoulders!

Posted by itownresident (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 8:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Very true diamondnRough!

Posted by Retro (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 8:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Gladys, Gladys, Gladys. What makes you think I am angry. I'm as happy as a clam and as docile as a lamb. I just like to have a little fun darlin'. I do think some of you girls are a little neurotic and probably need some rest.

It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood...

Posted by hustlinhillbilly (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 8:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Never been a jail bird, although I have taken many people to spend time at Franklin County and Lucasville. Never said I wrote a ticket to a passenger, said that I had had them try to switch places while I was pulling them over, it didn't work. I wouldn't know JB if he hit me with a stick, although I assume that he is relation to the same Collier that was a judge when I left town about 40 years ago. I hate the Good Old Boy network as much or more than any of you and routinely vote against them, unfortunately they never seem to get voted out. As for the name of the Hustlinhillbilly, that was given to me on my second overseas tour to Thailand. As for my bashing Ms. Rist, I stated before, I'm not bashing her. Just having trouble understanding why she would even consider doing something like has been alleged, and she pretty much admitted. You either write a citation or written warning to the individual you stopped, or you carefully explain what they are doing wrong and let them go. Officer discretion allows that you have those options. I'll wait until it's over and see how it shakes out. Her supporters should get organized, and put forward a positive and intelligent display. Although whoever is in charge of it, might want to rethink using some of this group. They have a lot of passion, but their presentation leaves a bunch to be desired.

Posted by itownresident (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 8:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Please someone tell me how one would think this is fun. If anything this is sad to see such a good person have to go through such a horrible thing!

Posted by GladysKravitz (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 8:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

How Ironic ...Was Mr. Rogers not proclaimed as a child predator?.....LMAO...Retro is whistling the tune....So scary...and probably hairy.

Posted by itownresident (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 9:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Retro sounds like a very sick individual who shouldn't even be allowed out on the streets.

Posted by itownresident (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 9:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Maybe he's out hustlin! Oh wait that just a nickname he got overseas

Posted by 4victims (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 9:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I along with others in this community that are witnessing what is happening are simply declaring it is wrong! I believe that a very good cop that worked for IPD in the past, was also bluffed into quitting just because they wanted to get rid of him?..A fine young man who I believe works at collins career center and a great cop.. Do you know why the attack on him?...Because he gave a deposition in the first lawsuit this officer filed and told FEDS that she (Beth) was harassed on a daily basis. You know who you are and Beth speaks highly of you...But not long after he was forced to resign with only allegations. There was nobody that complained on that officer. This is another example of the abuse of power at IPD. So if he wants his job back, call us and we will hook you up.

let me get coffee...

I feel like I am at a therapist now...Thank you tribune.

what was it they said?...

Goldcamp
Ash
Taxi
Marlowe
Lyle
prom escort
suspects
Nelson Papa Johns....Abuse of Power

My other phone is ringing, it is probably elsie with more milk!

Posted by turbo (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 10:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

These names are familiar. All were cases of IPD. Taxi was probably the unsolved murder of a taxi driver found behind desco. Lyle Motel set fire one innocent man died. And so goes on.

Posted by turbo (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 10:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Another thought, a man found dead in parking lot at Marlow Grill.

Posted by itownresident (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 10:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I know they found a body behind marlowe. lol I bet 4victims shoulders are feeling lighter already they must have really needed some rest!

Posted by itownresident (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 10:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Anything ever happen at the Goldcamp Building???

Posted by Retro (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 10:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)

DnR - I can't tell if you're just joshing me but I can't help you with this. You probably don't believe it but if I could I would... really.

Seems like there was a guy found behind the Marlowe Grill not too long ago wasn't there.

Posted by turbo (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 10:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

A womans body over around railroad or floodwall found dead. I am not sure but her name may have been Goldcamp. Ash may have been another name of a woman found dead. I am not postive but it can be checked out.

Posted by 4victims (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 10:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The codes are simple for you young people...Ohio Revised Code......but our copy is from 2003. But it would be interesting to investigate the added details...but hell who are you going to trust to find it out for you.....?

Posted by itownresident (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 11:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

4victims you obvisouly know what these codes mean or you wouldn't have said them! So quit beating around the bush already!

Posted by Retro (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 11:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)

http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/

Posted by itownresident (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 11:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The woman that got killed by the rail road tracks was charlene ash!!

Posted by itownresident (anonymous) on November 29, 2008 at 11:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I meant the woman that was found dead by the railroad tracks was Charlene Ash.

Posted by SkyWatcher (anonymous) on November 30, 2008 at 11:15 a.m. (Suggest removal)

the other woman found on the tracks, last name was Goldcamp, if I am remembering right...there have been rumors the past few years that there is a serial killer in Ironton, and people laugh nervously but IF it is true, I just hope and pray that the evil person gets caught and exposed in the light of day SOON before there are more victims

Posted by MasterChef (anonymous) on November 30, 2008 at 11:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Skywatcher, Key word is "caught". Its usually difficult to catch something you're not looking for (except a cold! LOL)

Posted by GladysKravitz (anonymous) on November 30, 2008 at 12:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

With Rist gone now I think we all might need to get new door locks...I heard from a birdie....that this terrible officer that wrote this life changing ticket is the one that caught the head guy of the 3 main burglaries..K of C, Cashland and the American Legion....but don't believe that she got credit for that in the media...Might have made the boys look bad...and I was wondering how that new female officer was doing and if she is having a hard time?...good luck...be careful...

Posted by MasterChef (anonymous) on November 30, 2008 at 1:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I believe there should be "Term Limits" for the Mayor and City Council.

RECALL BLANKENSHIP

Posted by Retro (anonymous) on December 3, 2008 at 7:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Come on, somebody blow off some steam...LOL