[Pastor Ezekiel]

When I read THIS story, I was confused. Just because some retard had a fit and choked to death, why would the arresting officers be under suspicion of murder?

Man's death ruled a homicide
Medical emergency as deputies attempted to force him from theater

The death of a New Market man while in the custody of off-duty sheriff's deputies at a Frederick movie theater has been ruled a homicide, according to the Frederick County Sheriff's Office.

Robert Ethan Saylor, 26, died from asphyxia, according to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore. The circumstances of his death are still under investigation, said Cpl. Jennifer Bailey, sheriff's office spokeswoman.

Saylor died Jan. 12 after he was forcibly removed from the Regal Cinemas Westview Stadium 16 when employees said he refused to either leave the theater or buy another ticket after having already seen a movie.

Saylor, who had Down syndrome, resisted the deputies and was briefly handcuffed, according to the sheriff's office, which called the circumstances leading up to his death a medical emergency. The deputies removed the handcuffs from Saylor and emergency medical personnel were called. Saylor was taken to Frederick Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The deputies who were with Saylor at the time of his death, identified as Lt. Scott Jewell, Sgt. Rich Rochford and Deputy First Class James Harris, continue to work their normal assignments while the case is being investigated. The deputies were working secondary employment with Hill Management at the Westview Promenade.

The Frederick News-Post sought comment from Sheriff Chuck Jenkins, who referred inquiries to Bailey.

Bailey said the decision to keep the deputies in their current duties stems from the uncertainty surrounding the circumstances of Saylor's death. She said the case differs significantly from an officer-involved shooting, in which the connection between the actions of deputies and the result is clear.

"In this case, the investigators are still working to determine what caused Mr. Saylor's death," Bailey said. She said the decision could eventually be made to put the deputies on administrative leave as more information becomes available.

The deputies exercised their rights under the Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights and have not made statements in the case, Bailey said.

Cpl. Gregg Warner, the sheriff's office's lead investigator in the case, said he is waiting for the final report from the medical examiner for more details about exactly how Saylor died. He said so far the agency has been given only the cause and manner of death.

"We want to make sure we have that before any more statements could be made," Warner said. "We have formally requested it, but there is a process they have to go through."

Bailey said investigators were not willing to release information about the investigation, including whether Saylor's caretaker or anyone else in the theater witnessed his death.

When the investigation is complete, the results will be forwarded to the state's attorney's office for review, Bailey said.

Frederick County State's Attorney Charlie Smith said his office will review the investigation report and determine if more evidence is needed from the sheriff's office. Once that determination is made, Smith said his office could bring the case before a grand jury or decide to either move forward with charges or issue a letter of declination.

"If there is sufficient evidence there, we will make that decision and notify the sheriff's office," Smith said.

[Mary Etheldreda]

Originally Posted by Pastor Ezekiel

When I read THIS story, I was confused. Just because some retard had a fit and choked to death, why would the arresting officers be under suspicion of murder?

Good question. Was the retard gay? Maybe some fag lawyers are trying to scam some money from the police department? Anyway, it doesn't make sense to me either.

The police officers are in my prayers.

[Daisy Mae Johnson]

I bet that GODLY cop was just thinking the tard was doing his best Jerry Lewis imitation.

No harm, no foul.

[Mistress Cookie]

Originally Posted by Pastor Ezekiel

Saylor died Jan. 12 after he was forcibly removed from the Regal Cinemas Westview Stadium 16 when employees said he refused to either leave the theater or buy another ticket after having already seen a movie.

Well, haven't we been saying movies are dangerous all along?
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[Zechariah Smyth]

One less bozo drooling all over the seats.



YiC,

Zech

[Ezekiel Bathfire]

Another case of normal American Citizens being forced to make adjustments to our lives - in fact, to limit our freedom - so as to deal with some weirdo.

As if there weren't enough laws, rules and regulations! I suppose Obama will have us all forced into re-education camps so we know how to treat these creatures in his Communist-African-Muslim approved manner. He's making fools of us all in the eyes of the world!

And, because this atheist gimp's parents didn't train him up properly, some deputy is being cast as the lead character in a Stalinist Show-Trial!!!

Pass the sick-bag!

[John Creeser]

There is a reason liberals are called libtards - you don't see any Republican retards do you? Didn't think so. This is just one more democrat with a sense of entitlement. If he wanted to see the movie again he should have paid the $11 just like everyone else.

Look, he resisted arrest (over the $11) and accidentally choked to death (over $11). Maybe he was eating popcorn off the floor when he was being handcuffed and it got lodged in his throat. Not a bright thing to do, but what else would you expect from a libtard.

[James Hutchins]

I hope the retards parents are happy.
Had they simply locked the freak up at some institution far away from decent people, these sort of incidents could not of happened in the public eye.
Don't the parents know, God burdened them with a retard because they angered God? That the kind policeman lifted that heavy burden from their weak shoulders.
Now the tax payer is going to have pay all of this. Shameful.

[BelieverInGod]

Don't retards choke on their own tongues on a fairly regular basis? Why is that the cops fault?

[Godfly]

Originally Posted by John Creeser

There is a reason liberals are called libtards - you don't see any Republican retards do you?

We do have the mormons but I get your point.

[Betty Sue]

Originally Posted by BelieverInGod

Don't retards choke on their own tongues on a fairly regular basis? Why is that the cops fault?

SOMETIMES BUt i learn to pull it back out

[Pastor Ed Lowman]

This shouldn't even be news. The retard obviously got worked up from arguing and resisting the police and then he was taken down, accidentally getting smothered by a chip bag, an empty soda cup, or a popcorn bucket, thereby suffocating. Nothing to see here. But now, these poor officers are facing the charade of a needless investigation. Jesus sure does try me sometimes!

[MilitantImbecile]

I'm actually surprised you support the police in this situation. Aren't they part of the government that is out to destroy Christianity?

[Godfly]

Originally Posted by MilitantModerate

I'm actually surprised you support the police in this situation. Aren't they part of the government that is out to destroy Christianity?

I don't know what forum you've been on but here on God's favorite forum we are supportive of our brave men in blue!