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Post by jeffphillips1 on Mar 5, 2012 7:54:18 GMT -5
HAMILTON COUNTY, TN (WRCB) -- A Hamilton County deputy was arrested and charged with DUI Friday evening after he lost control of his personal truck and crashed on Walnut Road. According to officials with the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Deputy Thomas "Mike" Fulmer was traveling eastbound on Walnut Road around 9:15 p.m. when he failed to negotiate a curve, driving off the right side of the roadway and into a yard. He then came back across the roadway, struck a mailbox, lost control of his vehicle, traveled back across the roadway, into a ditch, overturned, struck a street sign, and finally came to rest on the north side of Walnut Street. The THP was called in to investigate the accident per standard Hamilton County policy when one of their own in involved. Link: www.wrcbtv.com/story/17075345/hamilton-county-deputy-arrested-after-crash-charged-with-duiEdited to limit cut and paste to four (4) paragraphs and add link.Attachments:
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Post by jeffphillips1 on Mar 5, 2012 8:07:20 GMT -5
This post deleted by the PM as a Violation the Terms of Service. Last warning.
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Post by jeffphillips1 on Mar 5, 2012 8:25:44 GMT -5
Thanks
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Post by Half-Tard on Mar 5, 2012 16:45:57 GMT -5
Another one bites the dust. Thankfully no one was killed by this selfish man.
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Post by jeffphillips1 on Mar 6, 2012 7:44:06 GMT -5
A Hamilton County Sheriff's Office deputy is suspended with pay pending his first court appearance after he was arrested on a DUI charge by the Tennessee Highway Patrol on Friday, according to booking reports. If there is enough evidence presented at his first appearance, he will be placed on leave without pay pending the outcome of his trial. If convicted, it could mean Fulmer will lose his job. "Generally that's not compatible with his job as a police officer. ... It's difficult. As officers we are held to a higher standard," said Sheriff Jim Hammond. Fulmer is scheduled to appear in court March 19 before General Sessions Court Judge Ronald Durby.  |
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Post by Police Moderator on Mar 6, 2012 10:44:46 GMT -5
The Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment, adopted in 1868, clearly states "nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law . . . "
Since the Deputy in question works for the 'state', the 'state' (His employer) cannot deprive him of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.
Pretty simple. You might want to read the US Constitution sometime. Fascinating reading.
Or do you wish to exempt LEOs from any Constitutional protection afforded everyone else?
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Post by Half-Tard on Mar 6, 2012 11:16:18 GMT -5
He deserves the same rights as all and the same sentencing as all. But in the judicial world we all know money talks and it's who you know. After reading the events of this accident he should be toast. That dude was blotto flipped his truck. Again glad he wasn't harmed and no one was murdered by his selfish actions!
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Post by jeffphillips1 on Mar 7, 2012 7:30:35 GMT -5
Aceman, I agree and I am also glad nobody was hurt or even worse killed. This could have so easily turned out worse. Well, Mr. Fulmer goes to court March the 19th and hopefully he will be sentenced to some type of therapy for his drinking problem.
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Post by jeffphillips1 on Mar 7, 2012 8:26:17 GMT -5
PM, I just read your comment and no I do not want to see anyone do without but on the other hand, he should have known better than to drink and drive. You talk about depriving him of his rights, what if he would have killed someone. That would have deprived that family of a loved one too. As you said LE are held to a higher standard and being on the force for over 10 years, he knows better.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2012 9:19:17 GMT -5
We ALL know better. And yet ...
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Post by jeffphillips1 on Mar 7, 2012 9:33:15 GMT -5
Yea, sometimes bad things happen to good people. Does Hamilton County have a bike patrol like the city does? Maybe taking his keys away for awhile might be a good thing and put him on a bicycle.
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Post by Justin Thyme on Mar 7, 2012 12:56:58 GMT -5
PM, I just read your comment and no I do not want to see anyone do without but on the other hand, he should have known better than to drink and drive. Maybe he was sober and the arrest was unwarranted. Until the courts say he's guilty of a DUI he didn't commit a DUI. Still there has to be more than an accusation, which is all an arrest is. That suspended with pay just means he's burning up his earned vacation time. Get him off the force for now until he has had a trial just to be safe but don't punish him by making him go without an income until he's found guilty. |
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Post by jeffphillips1 on Mar 8, 2012 8:09:09 GMT -5
I guess we will see on the 19th then. I agree an arrest is just that, but why would they say DUI if some type of alcohol was not present at the scene then for? I agree about the income issue, he needs his beer money.
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Post by jeffphillips1 on Mar 12, 2012 13:53:57 GMT -5
PM, since you are LE, what is the legal limit for blowing for a DUI?
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Mar 12, 2012 14:19:01 GMT -5
Ten bucks.
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Post by Tsavodiner on Mar 13, 2012 2:53:28 GMT -5
nice
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Post by Alex Teach on Mar 14, 2012 0:11:40 GMT -5
Death.
Death for ALL infractions of the Law. Even just accusals.
This is GROUND CONTROL to Major Tom!!
DEATH TO THE ACCUSED!!!!
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Post by jeffphillips1 on Apr 25, 2012 6:58:58 GMT -5
Let's see Mr. Fulmer case has been moved twice now. First April 26th now May 6th. Trying to buy some time and make it old news so it can be swept under the rug..... Mr. Fulmer we are watching and not going to let that happen,,, face the music.
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Post by twisted on Apr 25, 2012 8:22:08 GMT -5
Let's see Mr. Fulmer case has been moved twice now. First April 26th now May 6th. Trying to buy some time and make it old news so it can be swept under the rug..... Mr. Fulmer we are watching and not going to let that happen,,, face the music.
Perhaps it got moved this time due to the courts closing unexpectedly due to the funeral of Judge Holcomb.
Do some research next time before comment.
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Post by Police Moderator on Apr 25, 2012 15:39:53 GMT -5
Moved twice? I have no opinion on the subject as I have not heard all the facts, but claiming special treatment because the case was 'moved twice' displays a complete lack of knowledge about the current state of the so-called 'criminal justice system'.
Without a guilty plea at the initial court appearance 99.9% of all cases are 'moved' at least 10 times before final adjudication. It is a strategy used by the defense and the prosecution in the poker game that is our court system.
Get back with us, Jeff, when you catch up.
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Post by hotfishsandwiches on Apr 25, 2012 16:26:41 GMT -5
I would do it for $5 jeffphillip........you are an absolute trainwreck! keep 'em coming! |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2012 19:45:47 GMT -5
> ... the current state of the so-called 'criminal justice system'.
which is why I call it the legal system. I just can't put the word "justice" into the mix. Who? Me? Cynical? You bet your bippy, Skippy.
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Post by enolagay on Apr 25, 2012 19:59:01 GMT -5
Maybe, but if a State Trooper says he was drunk that's good enough for me. Fulmer has been a drunk for a while. He should have had the guts to enter the EAP, but obviously he doesn't have a problem.
I wonder if he had a problem when he assaulted someone at the bowling alley in Hixson and then rode off before the CPD got there?
Maybe if he had turned down his damn music the HCSO Corporal wouldn't have called the State to arrest his sorry rear?
Maybe our High Sheriff can call the Judge?
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Post by jeffphillips1 on Apr 26, 2012 7:02:48 GMT -5
It is so funny that everyone on this site has an AKA, I use my real name so you know who you are talking to. It is real easy for everyone to stand behind the curtain and throw rocks in these forums, but the beating each other thing is uncool. Either put your real name on your post when you slam a member or keep you mouth shut and stick to the subject.
As far as the DUI goes, it is clear this guy abused his authority. He harrassed so many folks on Signal Mountain that they put up signs that said "F**K you Fulmer" and the mayor asked that he be moved to another patrol. PM, you might want to check into this guys past prior to posting again. Check Dupont you will be surprised.
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Post by Justin Thyme on Apr 27, 2012 9:27:06 GMT -5
It is so funny that everyone on this site has an AKA, I use my real name so you know who you are talking to. There are many reasons for people going by nicknames on this board. Some of the nicknames I've seen used go back to the eighties when online message boards were the domain of Fidonet and PCBoard and most of the users were teenagers and gamers. Nicknames were just the cool way to be online much like CB Handles were in the seventies. Old habits die hard. I used my real name back then. When the Internet became the channel for message boards where search engines are so ubiquitous I saw a real value in not closely tying my name to my posts so I began using the nickname I use now. However, if you want to find my real name, including my address and cell phone number just click around in my profile a bit and you will find all you need to know to get in contact with me and even run a background check should you so desire. I've had more than one reporter in Chattanooga do just that. So don't be so fast to feel superior to those who use a nickname. People have their reasons and using a nickname has been a long standing tradition. Some feel it is necessary to use one to participate. As far as the DUI goes, it is clear this guy abused his authority. He harrassed so many folks on Signal Mountain that they put up signs that said "F**K you Fulmer" and the mayor asked that he be moved to another patrol. PM, you might want to check into this guys past prior to posting again. Check Dupont you will be surprised. Whether or not this guy is a dick is beside the point. He gets his day in court before being punished in any way, just like everyone else should. Just like you would want to have. |
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Post by Justin Thyme on Apr 27, 2012 9:28:57 GMT -5
Maybe, but if a State Trooper says he was drunk that's good enough for me. Fulmer has been a drunk for a while. He should have had the guts to enter the EAP, but obviously he doesn't have a problem. You are free to form any opinion of the man you wish but he gets his day in court before the state can punish him. |
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Post by twisted on Apr 27, 2012 11:23:08 GMT -5
He harrassed so many folks on Signal Mountain that they put up signs that said "F**K you Fulmer" and the mayor asked that he be moved to another patrol.
Once again, you may want to check your facts.
One person put a sign out, not many as you indicate. That one person was at the time known for his involvement in illegal drug activity and yes any time there was a reason to stop him, write him a ticket, or take him to jail, Fulmer did just that. As far as that goes, Fulmer was doing his job. Now, this one person had a drug of choice called cocaine. It appears that a former sheriff of Hamilton County also had a thing with this certain drug. The mayor had nothing to do with Fulmer being taken off the mountain as you indicate, a certain former sheriff and his administration did.
As far as anything beyond that(Dupont), I have not a clue therefore will not speak of it and look like a fool as you have when it comes to this matter.
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Post by Tsavodiner on Apr 28, 2012 19:28:27 GMT -5
This juxtaposes nicely with the latest EEOC ruling that employers can no longer exclude prospects for having been convicted of a felony or having served time in PRISON.
Sorry, j e f f r e y, but your personal grift is going against the grain
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Post by jeffphillips1 on May 9, 2012 14:32:09 GMT -5
Date moved again, guess what, no judge died this week.
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Post by Police Moderator on May 9, 2012 14:46:46 GMT -5
Eight more times and we'll get a verdict or a guilty plea. Typical. Is there an echo in here?  |
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