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[–] ImInLoveWithLife@lemmy.world 159 points 1 month ago (5 children)

Isn't this the same piece of shit that shoved his service weapon down someone's throat during sex, used Flock to stalk his ex, casually used racial slurs in texts, and threw the Nazi salute in photos? Don't worry, I already know it is, but it's probably just your average Tuesday for most county deputies in Florida.

[–] Witchfire@lemmy.world 89 points 1 month ago (5 children)

Isn't this the same piece of shit that shoved his service weapon down someone's throat during sex, used Flock to stalk his ex, casually used racial slurs in texts, and threw the Nazi salute in photos

You're gonna have to be more specific /s

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[–] moondoggie@lemmy.world 21 points 1 month ago

Oh, you mean the guy with the “unrelated administrative investigation”

[–] ColeSloth@discuss.tchncs.de 12 points 1 month ago

I believe it is.

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[–] partial_accumen@lemmy.world 134 points 1 month ago (4 children)

Besides speeding, records indicate Fultz did not have an endorsement on his driver license that is required to operate a motorcycle.

What's the phrase? "Never commit two crimes at the same time". I guess we need to add "...unless you're a cop, and then its all cool, bro".

[–] huppakee@lemmy.world 28 points 1 month ago (1 children)

It's not a crime if you're above the law /s

[–] fartographer@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

LAAAAAAAWWWWWWWW

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[–] EvacuateSoul@lemmy.world 12 points 1 month ago (6 children)

I got a motorcycle permit 18 years ago, but never did the (1) driving test where you have a friend bring a car and a trooper rides with them and follows you around or (2) a motorcycle safety course. At some point they removed option 1.

It showed as an AM license (CDL also) with a restriction of licensed MC operator over 21 in sight. For the one year I actually rode a motorcycle, I hoped I could talk my way out of it. "Ah shoot where did Uncle Joe go? He didn't see you stop me?"

My last license renewal, the worker and I were friendly, and she was impressed how fast I did the hazmat test without missing any. She asked about the permit and I told her I've just never gotten around to it, but for some reason have paid $6 extra per renewal to keep it on there.

Without saying anything, she must have removed the restriction. So I now have a motorcycle license.

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[–] jaybone@lemmy.zip 5 points 1 month ago

Then you commit multiple crimes all day long.

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[–] jaybone@lemmy.zip 80 points 1 month ago (3 children)

Somehow read this that he avoided arrest because of the “Super Speeder” law. Like if you speed fast enough, it’s so impressive, they let you out of the ticket. Didn’t realize this was NOTtheonion. Made for an interesting interpretation on my first read.

[–] MangoCats@feddit.it 5 points 1 month ago (23 children)

So once upon a time, a long long time ago (well past all applicable statutes of limitation) I noticed a pattern when people would get pulled over for speeding. If they were speeding a little, it was a speed trap and the cop was there to write tickets, it would take a whole lot of charm and luck to get let off in that situation.

If they were speeding a lot, like a whole lot, they'd get pulled over by officers who were more interested in where they were going in such a hurry rather than handing out tickets. Having established that the driver isn't fleeing the scene of a crime or something like that, they'd generally be let off with a warning - often just a verbal warning, but even sometimes a written warning on the official forms.

[–] jaybone@lemmy.zip 7 points 1 month ago (3 children)

Is that really why they ask where you’re going? Like coincidentally they think they are also going to solve some massive crime? Like “I’m in a rush to get to my drug deal! Oops.”

[–] explodicle@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 month ago (8 children)

I've had luck with "I really really need to go to the bathroom!"

[–] toynbee@piefed.social 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Before I was old enough to drive, I once was riding with a friend who'd recently gotten food poisoning and who really needed a restroom. He was speeding to get there and, when he got pulled over, told the officer so.

I don't remember the exact words, but after issuing the ticket, the policeman basically said "just pull over and shit on the side of the road if you need to."

[–] explodicle@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Hey it was worth a shot. I'd ignore that advice because the next cop will brand you a sex offender for it.

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[–] ecvanalog@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago

That’s exactly how my brain read the headline.

[–] Nurse_Robot@lemmy.world 64 points 1 month ago (2 children)

The Florida Highway Patrol caught Brevard County Deputy of the Year Michael Fultz riding his motorcycle 111 mph while off duty in February but did not arrest him under Florida’s ‘Super Speeder’ law, News 6 has learned.

Instead, the FHP trooper issued Fultz a civil traffic citation for exceeding the posted speed limit by 9 mph, records show.

“I’m not going to take you to jail, Fultz,” Trooper Joshua Provencher told the deputy, according to a video recording of the traffic stop obtained by News 6. “Obviously you and I are buddies. I’m not trying to show favoritism, either.”

[–] charade_you_are@sh.itjust.works 62 points 1 month ago

Well, to be fair, as long as he said he's not showing favoritism, that means he's not showing favoritism. I see nothing wrong here and I'm glad these stand up guys don't get in trouble.

[–] scrubbles@poptalk.scrubbles.tech 30 points 1 month ago

Oh well if there's no favoritism. So you or I could do that and he obviously would do the same thing. Or someone who was a different color or religion. No favoritism.

[–] Initech_vs_Initrode@lemmy.zip 57 points 1 month ago (14 children)

“But there’s a fairly decent amount of traffic. He was not weaving. He wasn’t doing anything like that. He was in a straight line in the left lane.”

I don't care at all about a motorcycle riding at those speeds under those conditions.

ACAB because of cop favoritism, and fuck this scumbag in particular, though.

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[–] prostatitis@lemmy.world 28 points 1 month ago (1 children)

FHP also did not address how it might respond to public concerns that the deputy may have received special treatment.

mhm

[–] village604@adultswim.fan 4 points 1 month ago

That's how they're going to respond. By not addressing it.

[–] Funkt4st1c@lemmy.world 18 points 1 month ago

Isnt this the guy that also stalked his ex with Flock, put his service gun in her mouth, etc etc?

[–] Fleur_@aussie.zone 16 points 1 month ago (10 children)

I really didn't think the Lemmy consensus would be "speeding is okay actually especially on a motorcycle"

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[–] ThePowerOfGeek@lemmy.world 13 points 1 month ago (1 children)

He looks like a husky version of Dangle from Reno 911.

[–] BadNewsNobody@lemmy.world 10 points 1 month ago

New boot goofin'

[–] LovableSidekick@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

After reading the whole article, IMO Fultz should be charged for what he actually did, and the sergeant who told the trooper, "It's up to you," should be disciplined for not doing his job. Making unpopular decisions is one of the reasons supervisory people get paid more. That guy dodged his responsibility, laying the risks he should have taken himself onto the trooper - risk of punishment for ignoring the infraction, risk of ostracism by other officers for making the arrest. When a subordinate specifically consults you for advice, it's your job to give it. This guy plain and simple let his trooper down. If he isn't stepping up right now to take 100% of the heat, his superiors should be penalizing him for still not doing his job.

[–] Darkonion@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

But have you considered how much easier it would be to speed if 90% of the other drivers were in a train instead? There could be so many fewer potholes if oversized vehicles were restricted. The roads could be for local commercial vehicles and enthusiasts - all speed all the time.

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