The Greenwich Police Department Hates To Tell Citizens The Truth
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Rich And Connected Get Treated Differently Than Everyday Folk
20 Year Old Mystery Driver Who Killed Joey Is Getting Special Treatment
Mr. Editor,
I'm still waiting for the Greenwich Police to release ANYTHING on the death of Joey. I don't know his family personally, but I feel sympathetic to their need to know ANY additional facts. Closure is important.
Last month, my college news paper, "The Fairfield Mirror" wrote an article on underage drinking. There were numerous car accidents in the off-campus housing area known as the "beach". Many accidents resulted in injuries requiring medical attention. This is nothing new, but the student editor specifically PRINTS NAMES. The effect? Student accountability.
The most recent was a car-pedestrian accident. The name of the drunk driver was released immediately, as was the pedestrian's. The sophomore, who was hit by the car, transferred to Fairfield this year from UNC, to play on our ,men's soccer team. He is from England. His season was cut short because some loser decided to drive drunk. He was very close to having his 19 year old LIFE CUT SHORT. His injuries were potentially life-threatening, and not just a few minor cuts and bruises. His were neck, back, and broken bones. He condition was listed as STABLE.
There is no toxology report that takes more than 24 hours. Either the driver in Greenwich refused a breathalyzer, or not administered.. If the driver was not taken to the hospital, no blood work was done. And if the driver was taken to the hospital, that STILL DOES NOT GUARENTEE ANY TOX_SCREEN WAS DONE. Often, a court order is necessary and it is the DA's responsibility to make a call to a judge who will grant one in the middle of the night. Very few judges would deny a court order involving a death.
Local police fall short in their ability to protect innocent victims. By holding info, they contribute to the inherent negligence. In Greenwich,the name of the driver should be known to all by now. It doesn't take detective work to see the driver was either: COMPLETEY WASTED, ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL, TRYING TO LEAVE THE SCENE, OR SOME VIP in the eyes of Greenwich Police.
So, for the welfare of a grieving family, and the countless others who have suffered similar consequences, tell Greenwich Police- THIS IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT, and should be on file PUBLICALLY. There is no "confidentiality laws" in the state of CT with the exception of premeditated murder and minors.
Law Student at FU
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1 comment:
Well said. It looks like Greenwich Police is hiding the name of the driver. This is a sad commentary on our local police. But a public document should be public. If it isn't public, there is reason to suspect cover-up.
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