Cops Raid Wrong Place, Kick Man in Groin

Uncle Red · 06-08-2007, 11:28 AM

Did anyone else hear about this?

-UR

Cops Raid Wrong Place, Kick Man in Groin

June 8, 2007 06:38 AM EST

ANNAPOLIS, Md.- Annapolis police raided the wrong apartment Wednesday night, using flash grenades and kicking a resident in the groin before they realized their mistake, police and the family said.

Police spokesman Hal Dalton said something must have gone amiss in the briefing beforehand. "We don't know how the mistake was made," Dalton said.

Silvia Bernal, 30, told The (Annapolis) Capital that about 15 officers burst through the front door of her apartment while she was cooking dinner about 8:20 p.m. She said the officers kicked her husband in the groin while she fled into a bedroom and barred the door with her body.

Then she said both of them were taken to the ground and handcuffed. The Capital said a police officer went outside and realized they had raided the wrong residence.

Dalton said they were supposed to have raided a different apartment and said the incident was regrettable.

Spa Cove apartment manager Latisha Marshall says there is a large dent in the front door. And she said there are two large black stains from the flash-bang grenades police deployed after entering the apartment.

When officers and the city's tactical squad went to the right unit, they said it was empty.

(Copyright 2007 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)

knightRider · 06-08-2007, 11:34 AM

Pred · 06-08-2007, 11:40 AM

I read this this morning. Idiot cops, you would think one of the main points of concern would be getting the right address. Should be worth at least a million, hope they get it to.

Mr.Wolf · 06-08-2007, 11:54 AM

Somebody's head would roll for this, if it happened where I live. This is certainly traumatising for the innocent homedwellers. I hope that the man is still fertile after this ballbuster. I also hope that the Police Service can make adequate compensation to the family.

bigandrich44 · 06-08-2007, 12:12 PM

I would sue for millions. But thats me.

CrazyIvan · 06-08-2007, 02:23 PM

I understand this is a bit higher of a stake. But, have you never made a mistake at your job? Not to say discipline or something shouldn't be dealt, but...just saying.

Pred · 06-08-2007, 02:37 PM

There is a difference in "Oops, dialed the wrong number", then kick to the groin on the ground hands behind your back, your going down.... "Oops, wrong house". Spelling a word wrong, missing a meeting, forgetting a report is much different then ASSAULTING a couple. Believe me, I realize what cops go through, I've worked at the jail before, I know what it's like in the heat of the moment. But come on, of all the things, the wrong house/apartment?

ruger22com · 06-08-2007, 03:23 PM

When the police make a mistake they don't need to issue a statement saying it was regrettable..they need to apologize and make an immediate offer of settlement.

SPOCAHP ANAR · 06-08-2007, 05:05 PM

I'm guessing "drugs"? Who knows I have been known to make a mistake; however none this erroneous.

Midas · 06-08-2007, 05:49 PM

Hmmmm.............the words "police brutality" come to mind

Mr.Wolf · 06-08-2007, 05:57 PM

This may just appear in Police Blunder 101......lol

Dallas · 06-08-2007, 05:59 PM

I wonder if the Police will do the right thing and apologize?

Mr.Wolf · 06-08-2007, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Dallas

I wonder if the Police will do the right thing and apologize?

I think they should, and a public one at that as it has already made the news. Following this the monetary settlement would be in order.

SPOCAHP ANAR · 06-08-2007, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 338WinMag

Hmmmm.............the words "police brutality" come to mind

I wonder what the man did to recieve a groin kick?

Mr.Wolf · 06-08-2007, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPOCAHP ANAR

I wonder what the man did to recieve a groin kick?

Maybe he panicked and attempted to kick the officer....my guess

troy2000 · 06-08-2007, 06:31 PM

There are some job-performance mistakes that are simply unacceptable, because people can die. That's true in my job as a pipeliner, and it's true in a cop's job.

Dallas · 06-08-2007, 06:43 PM

I'm willing to bet the cops won't apologize. If they do the attorney defending the family can make the case that by apologizing the Police admit guilt. Therefore more money is due the family blah blah blah.

Gio · 06-08-2007, 07:06 PM

Well at least they were so fast He didnt have time to defend himself. Could have ended up like the grandma case.

Mooseman684 · 06-08-2007, 07:21 PM

This is the problem I have with"NO KNOCK" warrants, under the guise of "well they might destroy Evidence".... Enough Evidence should have already been gathered for the Warrant to begin with. I have seen Videos on TV of SWAT teams breaking into wrong houses, destroying doors, frames ,burgler bars, etc. , and then loading up and driving away. When this is A "Drug search Warrant" is a DESTROY then search Really Necessary ??? Not in my opinion...

SPOCAHP ANAR · 06-08-2007, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mooseman684

This is the problem I have with"NO KNOCK" warrants, under the guise of "well they might destroy Evidence".... Enough Evidence should have already been gathered for the Warrant to begin with.

Hippie liberal thinking like this is why them criminals roam our streets!

No knocks should only be used for Life/Death situations and then make sure you have the right house.

06-08-2007, 11:28 AM	#1
Uncle Red Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 547	Cops Raid Wrong Place, Kick Man in Groin Did anyone else hear about this? -UR Cops Raid Wrong Place, Kick Man in Groin June 8, 2007 06:38 AM EST ANNAPOLIS, Md.- Annapolis police raided the wrong apartment Wednesday night, using flash grenades and kicking a resident in the groin before they realized their mistake, police and the family said. Police spokesman Hal Dalton said something must have gone amiss in the briefing beforehand. "We don't know how the mistake was made," Dalton said. Silvia Bernal, 30, told The (Annapolis) Capital that about 15 officers burst through the front door of her apartment while she was cooking dinner about 8:20 p.m. She said the officers kicked her husband in the groin while she fled into a bedroom and barred the door with her body. Then she said both of them were taken to the ground and handcuffed. The Capital said a police officer went outside and realized they had raided the wrong residence. Dalton said they were supposed to have raided a different apartment and said the incident was regrettable. Spa Cove apartment manager Latisha Marshall says there is a large dent in the front door. And she said there are two large black stains from the flash-bang grenades police deployed after entering the apartment. When officers and the city's tactical squad went to the right unit, they said it was empty. (Copyright 2007 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.) __________________ "A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed"--Amendment II, Bill of Rights "He that would make his own liberty secure must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself."--Thomas Paine "He that hath no sword, let him sell his garment and buy one." - Jesus, Luke 22:36

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06-08-2007, 11:40 AM	#3
Pred Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,873 Blog Entries: 3	I read this this morning. Idiot cops, you would think one of the main points of concern would be getting the right address. Should be worth at least a million, hope they get it to.

06-08-2007, 11:54 AM	#4
Mr.Wolf Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: A Caribbean island Posts: 48	Somebody's head would roll for this, if it happened where I live. This is certainly traumatising for the innocent homedwellers. I hope that the man is still fertile after this ballbuster. I also hope that the Police Service can make adequate compensation to the family.

06-08-2007, 02:37 PM	#7
Pred Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,873 Blog Entries: 3	There is a difference in "Oops, dialed the wrong number", then kick to the groin on the ground hands behind your back, your going down.... "Oops, wrong house". Spelling a word wrong, missing a meeting, forgetting a report is much different then ASSAULTING a couple. Believe me, I realize what cops go through, I've worked at the jail before, I know what it's like in the heat of the moment. But come on, of all the things, the wrong house/apartment?

06-08-2007, 05:05 PM	#9
SPOCAHP ANAR Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: SC-upstate Posts: 4,087 Images: 3 Blog Entries: 4	I'm guessing "drugs"? Who knows I have been known to make a mistake; however none this erroneous. __________________ Spocrest Out!..........

06-08-2007, 05:49 PM	#10
Midas Troll B' Gone Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Springdale, Arkansas Posts: 3,788 Images: 2 Blog Entries: 6	Hmmmm.............the words "police brutality" come to mind __________________ "Recoil lasts for a second, gravity lasts forever"

06-08-2007, 05:57 PM	#11
Mr.Wolf Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: A Caribbean island Posts: 48	This may just appear in Police Blunder 101......lol

06-08-2007, 05:59 PM	#12
Dallas PUKHA DAWG Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Virginia, just outside of Washington D.C. Posts: 3,595	I wonder if the Police will do the right thing and apologize?

06-08-2007, 06:31 PM	#16
troy2000 Resident Armed Liberal Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 9,409 Images: 9	There are some job-performance mistakes that are simply unacceptable, because people can die. That's true in my job as a pipeliner, and it's true in a cop's job. __________________ If a million people say a foolish thing, it is still a foolish thing. -Anatole France

06-08-2007, 06:43 PM	#17
Dallas PUKHA DAWG Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Virginia, just outside of Washington D.C. Posts: 3,595	I'm willing to bet the cops won't apologize. If they do the attorney defending the family can make the case that by apologizing the Police admit guilt. Therefore more money is due the family blah blah blah.

06-08-2007, 07:06 PM	#18
Gio Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 804 Images: 8	Well at least they were so fast He didnt have time to defend himself. Could have ended up like the grandma case. __________________ Blow you up.

06-08-2007, 07:21 PM	#19
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,638 Images: 2	This is the problem I have with"NO KNOCK" warrants, under the guise of "well they might destroy Evidence".... Enough Evidence should have already been gathered for the Warrant to begin with. I have seen Videos on TV of SWAT teams breaking into wrong houses, destroying doors, frames ,burgler bars, etc. , and then loading up and driving away. When this is A "Drug search Warrant" is a DESTROY then search Really Necessary ??? Not in my opinion... __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!