I am going to step outside of the normal reporting on this most despicable crime that took place where two adults and two little babies were gunned down.
I know that they are not releasing many details of this crime for obvious reason and I can understand their concerned, but I question some facts that is not being discussed in and outside of the media.
http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080118/LOCAL18/801180463
“Mahada Frazier said Jasper told her three men came to Jasper's home and asked him if he wanted to "make some quick money."
Why would anyone think that there would be money in this house?
That is only if they knew something was going in or from that house.
“Detectives found two handguns outside the house, police said. Inside, officers found a safe, about a pound of suspected marijuana, an electronic scale, ammunition and three long guns, according to a police report.”
So they knew that this was place that sold marijuana? No one that ever knew would have one pound of marijuana or a electronic scale for their own personal use. Why are they not calling this as many see it, a drug crime.
When was the last time you read of any drug sweep or major arrest in the city of Indianapolis? Its been years since I remember any. I am not blaming the police for this but when smaller crimes that involve drugs are not acted upon bigger crimes are soon to follow. How many of you who are reading this right now knows of a place that you could buy your drug of choice?
Until we get down to the level of enforcing laws in this city at all levels, our major crimes will continue to grow. This does not stop with our city government but the judges and the courts. Maybe we should be spending one million dollars a day for a new jail and prison instead of some fancy football stadium.
1/18/2008
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David,
There have been quite a few major drug sweeps in the city. Last years Haughville Syndicate sweep resulted in many people doing federal time.
There may not have been as much cooperation amongst different detectives due to the merge and those responsible for leading the different offices.
We hope that the mayors proposel to place IMPD under him will result in a large change of leadership within the department and a sense of purpose and leadership.
Best of luck.
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