NotSure9

#TMWarrior · @NotSure9

10th Sep 2013 from TwitLonger

#TMWarriors MUST READ Response from Lake Mary Chief of Police I am Shocked!!!!!!

Mr. Rodriquez,

Thank you for your email..... really!

I will attempt to answer your questions.

1. I agree that if anyone knows the SYG law it's GZ.
2. The truth is out there for all to see. We will be releasing additional video this afternoon which will show GZ being searched and taken into investigative custody. As well as the security video.
3. We did not have the authority to search his truck. He DID have a firearm in the truck. Having a firearm is not a violation of Florida law.
4. Yes he was standing by his truck when our officers arrived at the scene. Could he have placed the gun into the truck prior to our officers arrival? Certainly. Again, it is not illegal for him to possess a firearm.
5. Yes, GZ DID punch his father in law in the nose during the event. The father in law refused to press charges against GZ. Without him pressing same, Florida law does not permit us to make an arrest. No victim no crime.
6. Yes, GZ DID take Shelli's ipad and break it on his knee. She also refused to press charges against GZ for that action.
7. Once our officer made contact with Shelli, George and Shelli's father, they all refused to talk to my officers until their attorney's arrived on the scene. So we waited. Yes, this is a very unusual occurrence. Once Shelli and her father met with her attorney in their living room, Shelli and he father refused to press charges against GZ.
8. I do not know why she would change her story. I could only guess and that would not be proper.
9. Your information is not complete. The home video security camera is on the exterior of the house. Subsequently, very little is seen. That video will be released to the media tonight. I hope. We are having a problem copying the video because it is through a private security vendor.
10. I welcome any outside oversight of the Lake Mary Police Department. We acted within the letter of the law. Period.
11. He was handcuffed and placed into a marked police vehicle. Once our on duty sergeant discovered that no one was will to press charges, we are required to remove the handcuffs. Watch the soon to be released video and you will see him handcuffed.
12. You need to watch the released video again. GZ was accompanied by one of my detective once he was released from the investigative detention.
13. The 911 tapes needs to be supported by physical evidence of the alleged physical violence. Since Shelli and her father refused to prosecute, we were powerless to arrest anyone. BTW. He father refused medical attention at the scene.
14. REST ASSURED, the last thing on planet earth I want is ANY relationship with the Zimmermans. PERIOD The only guiding influence here is simply the law. Remember, we were the agency that wrote him a $256.00 citation last week! No freebees here in Lake Mary.
15. The Sheriff in Orange County is Jerry Demings. Who BTW is African American and a great sheriff. I highly doubt that he would be complicit with GZ.
16. Your reference to Sandy Hook...................... I agree.
17. Again, there is no cover up. We are just bound by the laws of our state. I welcome any outside oversight.

Thank you for your email. I have tried to answer your questions honestly. On a personal note I agree with you on a few of your points.

Respectfully

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