Suspect alleges brutality by deputy, wants charges dropped

BY STEVE WILSON
THE DAILY IBERIAN
Published/Last Modified on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 8:46 PM CDT

A New Iberia man wants drug charges against him dropped and the deputy who arrested him out of black residents’ neighborhoods, a New Orleans minister said at a sparsely attended press conference Tuesday.

The Rev. Raymond Brown, chairman of the New Orleans chapter of the National Action Network, held the press conference at New Iberia’s Bunk Johnson Park concerning the April 7 arrest of Donovan L. Jones.

Jones, 24, was charged with possession of schedule two drugs with intent to distribute and with resisting an officer. During the struggle with officers, at around 5:15 p.m. in the 1500 block of Rogers Street, Jones is believed to have swallowed a quantity of crack cocaine. Jones was taken to Iberia Medical Center after the incident, according to a sheriff’s office press release.

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Brown said one of the arresting officers, Deputy Troy Willis, “made a big mistake” and wants the charges against Jones dropped.

“This man is innocent,” Brown said. “We have medical evidence that Mr. Jones did not have narcotics in his body, and we believe the drugs were found someplace else. It was an illegal search and seizure.”

Jones’ family declined to provide The Daily Iberian a physical copy of this medical evidence, pending approval from legal counsel.

Iberia Parish Sheriff Sid Hebert defended the actions of his deputies with respect to the April 7 incident.

“The content of the arrest reflects that there was probable cause,” Hebert said. “The court will now determine Mr. Jones’ guilt or innocence. ”

Hebert further defended the allegations that Jones swallowed the drugs, citing information from the officer’s affidavit and the official investigative report.

“By his own admission, (Jones) admitted to swallowing the drugs he had in his hand,” Hebert said. “Within proximity to him there were drugs found in a cellophane wrapper which officers believe was discarded during the attempt at detention.”

Although an attempt was made to contact Willis directly, the sheriff’s office declined requests for an interview with him.

Brown is requesting the 16th Judicial District District Attorney get involved with this case, and would like to see Willis, with respect to his sheriff’s office duties, transferred out of predominately African-American areas of New Iberia.

Brown said Willis, also known informally as “Dog,” is feared by many African American residents of New Iberia.

“He goes around terrorizing the community,” Brown said. “Some of the residents I’ve talked to say he’s very abusive and brutal.”

Hebert responded to allegations of misconduct on the part of Deputy Willis. “The case itself is being compiled and will be presented to the district attorney’s office for prosecution,” he said. “The circumstances surrounding the incident have been reviewed and the decision to prosecute, or not, will be made by the district attorney’s office. There has been no evidence to indicate improper procedure or lack of professional conduct in this case.”

Brown said fear of the police and a successful campaign against crime are incompatible.

“We hope to plan a march against fear of the police in New Iberia,” Brown said. “There needs to be a change in Iberia Parish with the sheriff’s department and the way they treat the African-American community.”

Donovan Jones and his mother, Evelyn Jones, were appreciative of the efforts made on their behalf. “I want to thank the Rev. Brown for coming out today,” Donovan said, and his mother made a statement to the same effect.

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Comments

    D. Hertz wrote on May 4, 2008 10:37 PM:

    " To the editor:

    Why was this discussion taken off of your index? Why would a topic which has raised so many interesting discussions and which is obviously a great concern to many of us, suddenly vanish of of your website? "

    Butterfinger wrote on May 3, 2008 10:31 PM:

    " Hey I love it when everyone knows how to be a cop! It is great! How about when people who say someone is innocent but they were over 100 miles away! Oh wait! How about it's brutally, but after he swallowed the dope the cop took him to the hospital, because he didn't care about the guys health, knowing he just ingested an illegal substance which could result in heart failure, or respiratory failure... Hmm... Need to think about that one Rev.! "

    off drugs and confussed wrote on May 2, 2008 7:57 AM:

    " you guys want to try to make the deputy
    wrong or the arrested wrong most of us dont have enough facts either way to even have a clue , but right or wrong
    the officers do get drug tested on a regular basis where no welfare receipient gets tested at all thats
    the biggest criminal act here "

    woof wrote on May 2, 2008 1:58 AM:

    " " Go look at the Daily Iberian news report about this story at http://iberianet.com/articles/2008/04/09/news/doc47fcfda693299317846745.txt

    Very interesting facts about "Dog" Willis and past problem with credibility. At least one jury didn't believe him in the past and found a man innocent. "

    "

    face it wrote on May 2, 2008 1:56 AM:

    " IPSO dogs are riding dirty. "

    Leaving the driving to us Hertz wrote on May 1, 2008 11:03 PM:

    " D. Hertz citizens have to reserve a measure of belief that police officers are inherently not evil. They protect you and your family every day and night. So what's in place to keep cops on track? The court system. The officer has to articulate why he took the actions he/she has taken to arrest a suspect. The judge or jury either believe the cop or not. It's called the judicial system. Without it chaos rules. "

    Tiger By the tail wrote on May 1, 2008 12:37 AM:

    " If Dog Face put his hands on a drug head to protect the drug-head from possibly killing himself while swallowing drugs then the drug-head is guilty. You see police officers have to go above and beyond the call of just making an arrest. If they see the suspect doing something potentially harmful to themselves the officer must take measures that more than likely won't be pleasant to the suspect. I know it's a horrible job but someone has to do it. No-one ever said drug-heads are intelligent but they sure do have shinny teeth. "

    D. Hertz wrote on Apr 30, 2008 10:37 PM:

    " It seems that tiger has put it into correct perspective. What concerns me is that if we accept the cops' actions without question, what prevents that same cop from falsly accusing and arresting any member of our community? Will a dirty copy limit his attacks to drug dealers? Are we ready to give any person of authority that kind of power? "

    tiger wrote on Apr 30, 2008 6:33 PM:

    " This is America where you are "presumed innocent until proven guilty". With that said, I am appalled that people on both sides of the issue have "concluded" that either one of the parties were absolutely right or wrong. Please leave the 'fact-finding' mission where it belongs...in a court of law. Each parties' credibility will be in question before the judge/jury. The police are not automatically credible because they are the police and the arrestee is not automatically non-credible because he is the arrestee. Remember the Tulia, TX cop who had dozens of innocent people convicted on trumped up drug charges. "

    Chuck wrote on Apr 28, 2008 3:47 PM:

    " To D. Hertz: No. There is NOTHING in the Constitution that states a person is 'assumed innocent until proven guilty'. The Justice System presumes innocence, and NOT the Constitution. The Justice System pretty much says even the obviously guilty saps are gonna be treated the same until proven otherwise. I do agree with your stipulation that NO ONE is ABOVE the law. However, if you're gonna stand on a soapbox, at least try to be accurate while doing so. "

    Face the music wrote on Apr 28, 2008 8:07 AM:

    " Sounds like BS knows Dog Face but from the wrong side of the law. "

    to D. Hertz. wrote on Apr 28, 2008 7:18 AM:

    " Let me tell you why! It so common for these drug dealers to pass drugs to each other right in front of people on a daily basis. I've seen it being done in grocery store parking lots and on the streets. Yes, he is assumed innocent until proven guilty. Also perhaps the drug dealers are a little shaken by this bcuz just like they aren't afraid to pass drugs in plain view neither is THE DOG to do his job. Usually when you run you have something to hide. "

    Old Time Cop wrote on Apr 28, 2008 6:50 AM:

    " D. Hertz, maybe the general public has faith in thier local law enforcement. Also, the crimes alledged by the cops where called into the cops by people in the area. So its not just what the cops say, its what the people said (see original article) TO the cops also. "

    D. Hertz wrote on Apr 27, 2008 6:12 PM:

    " Why are so many people willing to accept, on a wholesale basis, that all of the actions taken by the IPSO are above board? Do you at least leave the possibility that Donavon Jones did not do all of the acts that IPSO is "alleging"? Don't we have a constitution that states that a person is assumed innocent until proven guilty? Why is everyone so eager to condem a person just because the IPSO arrests him/her? We must hold those in power accountable. "

    THATS BS wrote on Apr 25, 2008 7:56 PM:

    " Dogface is no good! "

    just wondering wrote on Apr 25, 2008 7:25 PM:

    " D. Hertz, I was just wondering- How do you know that the IPSO's narcotics agents are on drugs? Is this a fact or are you just speculating? When claims like this are made one should be 100% sure that it is correct. "

    watch out wrote on Apr 25, 2008 7:14 PM:

    " I've read a few comments and want to interject that this in a minor local incident, but the whole country of good Americans better stand up and vote. Because if Obama gets in the white house we will have a Reverend Wright who will be headlining every article. Get out and vote against this unAmerican person, Obama or Reverend Wright will be in the white house as his chief advisor "

    Narc wrote on Apr 25, 2008 4:22 PM:

    " Narcotics agents get drug tested more often then a regular patrolman. So Mr. Hertz you sir are uninformed. "

    Face The Music wrote on Apr 25, 2008 1:33 PM:

    " If Jones Was Beat Up Why Didn't He Have His Picture In The Paper With His Eyes Swollen Shut, A Busted Lip, Or Bruises On His Body? That Would Have Really Made The News. The Picture I Saw Of Him
    He Looked Fine. He Just Looked Ashamed He He Got Caught.











































    "

    D. Hertz wrote on Apr 25, 2008 10:55 AM:

    " If yall are so in love with this deputy and the Sheriff's office why don't you start a movement to have all the narcotics agents tested for illegal drug use,including steroids and publish the results? This would prove (or disprove) your theory that our cops are people to be respected. What are you afraid of, finding out that a whole lot of them are using drugs? Come on Sid Hebert make your people abide by the law, I dare you. "

    it wont happen wrote on Apr 24, 2008 11:10 PM:

    " I'm not gong to the march unless there is food and entertainment. "

    You aint seen nothing yet wrote on Apr 24, 2008 10:45 PM:

    " Dog can't be that bad Louis Ackal gave him a job in narcotics. Get ready for four more seasons of "Dog House Rules". Get yor mind right, get off the corner,and stop selling dope. You will be good or leave town. "

    Crazy cont. wrote on Apr 24, 2008 10:32 PM:

    " A deputy, on the other hand will protect you against these criminals. I know several deputies personally, and I have a hard time believing that any of them would "beat" someone without having reason. Also, I take offense to some of you saying that "cops" are on "roids". Kind of sterotypical don't you think?? "

    Crazy wrote on Apr 24, 2008 10:26 PM:

    " Some of you have lost your mind. Are you forgetting that this person is a CRIMINAL. He probably has a rap sheet a mile long. New Iberia's problem is that the citizens would rather make a big deal out of nothing and they seem to forget that Deputy Willis was doing his job. Why are you going to believe someone who was involved in illegal activity and not support our deputy? Think about it, what will this criminal do for you- steal to support his habit? Continued "

    stop this please wrote on Apr 24, 2008 11:40 AM:

    " what you haven't said was that Willis is a 13+ year veteran of the police force who has worked in affiliation with State Police, DEA, and FBI. He has built more cases against drugs and drug related crime than can fit in this newspaper. If people on the West End fear him, its becacuse they are on the wrong side of the law. He has the information, determination, and skill to put them away.
    continued.. "

    omg the stupidity wrote on Apr 23, 2008 9:49 PM:

    " I dont care if they are black or white if they are dealing and using drugs, they need there butts tore up by either the police or there so called mothers and fathers ..... how could anyone with any respect for there self stand behind anyone who is messing with drugs? I think if ppl have that much dam energy for a march , then march for a good cause ! "

    Iberia Parish Justice wrote on Apr 23, 2008 7:54 PM:

    " The illegal use and dealing of steroids by deputies leads to "roid rage" by them on street. Quick temper hitting and torturing innocent people (like with fire ants) are typical symptoms of roid rage by corrupt police. Police misconduct goes unpunished by District Attorney Phil Haney. "

    Hey Rev wrote on Apr 23, 2008 7:29 PM:

    " Why don't you go live in the project where the incident occurred. Then you could see first hand the drug dealing, fights, shooting etc. You could even be a man of god and counsel those wayward souls. But no I don't think you will. I don't think you care, I think you are using this incident to get your name in the paper. You have a pipe dream of being Jesse Jackson and causing dissension in the community. "

    Police crime goes unpunished in Iberia Parish wrote on Apr 23, 2008 5:31 PM:

    " The illegal use and dealing of steroids by deputies leads to "roid rage" by them on street. Quick temper hitting and torturing innocent people with fire ants like "Dog" did is typical symptoms of roid rage by corrupt police.

    The impartial jury found Dog's victim not guilty, because they found Dog lied in his official police report and on witness stand about fire ant torture and hitting victim without cause. The jury did not believe Dog and 4 more police. Police brutality and perjury by police goes unpunished by District Attorney Phil Haney. "

    mel-c wrote on Apr 23, 2008 4:08 PM:

    " I agree that drug dealers should be brought before the justice system, but everyone does have rights. I hate drug dealers as much as everyone else, I think they are parasites. But that don't give the police the right to step across a thin line of human rights. "

    what up with this wrote on Apr 23, 2008 4:05 PM:

    " basically it all boils down to the white and black issue! I think that if it would have been a white man, none of this would have been a BIG deal. As far as the REV, stay in New Orleans there is enough crime there for you to handle that you are not caring too much for than sticking your nose in another parish where it don't belong. All I can say is WAY TO GO DOG for doing your job!!!! "

    Old Time Cop wrote on Apr 23, 2008 8:37 AM:

    " Wow, Mr. Brown....Ok, so you recieved a call from the kids Mom. With out further information you got right on the case. Making yourself look like a fool. Of course the mother of the guy hold him in high reguard. Did you at the VERY LEAST look into his allegations of being beaten by those cops? I saw the picture of him at you 'rally' and he sure didn't seem to be hurt at all. Let me say this- You, sir, are a fool and DO NOT preach the word of Our Lord. "

    oh please wrote on Apr 23, 2008 8:24 AM:

    " Mr. Brown, why don't you take all of the drugs dealers with you? Teach them how to make an honest living instead of standing on the streets selling drugs. We are sick and tired of the drug dealers and trust me we don't have to look far to find em. If you can get rid of them for us please do so then you'll have something to brag about helping our community for. Mr Willis is serving our community everyday to keep our families safe. What are you doing other than trying to makethis racial? good job Dog!!!! "

    Not important.... wrote on Apr 23, 2008 7:54 AM:

    " And going so far as to make unlawful busts to get drugs .... ask around im sure there are those that know. It's a vicious cycle that officers get caught in I realize but it doesn't make it right. "

    Not important... wrote on Apr 23, 2008 7:50 AM:

    " I agree with "sid let the dog out", "lil house on the prairie", and the rest of you who are not backing "dogface". His background needs to be looked into further before praise is given so freely. Narcotics agents are known for getting caught up in their jobs. They have a role to play (they dress like them, act like them, and look like them. Unshaven and dirty looking)in order to get close to the users and dealers (white or black, race makes no difference) and before you know it they are doing it too. cont.. "

    Hey Rev wrote on Apr 23, 2008 6:03 AM:

    " Instead of attempting to incite a race riot, why don't you lead a march in the HIGH CRIME neighborhoods to attempt to get rid of crime? No, you would rather inflame the black community. Why didn't you ask for support from the white or hispanic community? Why cause you want it to be a black and white issue. I have several friends in the black community. Most think your a joke and should to attend to issue were you are from. You need to leave our city alone and mind your business. "

    leave him alone wrote on Apr 22, 2008 11:20 PM:

    " This is just excess gas being passed. Don't worry Troy this will go away soon. "

    REV. RAYMON BROWN wrote on Apr 22, 2008 5:54 PM:

    " I Received a call from a mother, she was very upset the way her son was treated by Iberia parish sheriff deputies. she said deputies stop her son for no reason beat him up and charged him with resisting arrest, flight from officer. violence against an police officer, loitering,and criminal trespassing. etc. I question, why is this happening to black man? Where are the NAACP And black leaders in New Iberia, can you answer my question. if you can. e-mail me at brownfightback@gmail.com and jion the march soon. Love you and god bless. "

    anon wrote on Apr 22, 2008 2:29 PM:

    " Why is there so much drama in every one of our lives? Doesn't everyone think that enough is enough? We all have our own personal lives that we have to deal with each and every day, so why add more stress to your own lives by continually posting things everyday? I won't lie, I read these comments everyday while I'm reading the paper. People bring drama into there lives because they crave it. It's time to find something else to crave. Write about an end to wrold hunger or something else. But this is enough. "

    Yeah Right wrote on Apr 22, 2008 6:17 AM:

    " I am sure this young man was just loitering in a HIGH drug neighborhood waiting for someone to offer him employment. Oh wait he was at work SELLING DOPE. Quit distorting the issue, he was selling dope and resisted arrest. The person you are defending is SELLING dope to your KIDS. But lets not talk about the DRUG issue in our society, lets bash the understaffed sheriff's department and there employees. As my father would say, " Take a deep breath and pull your head outta of the split in your backside." "

    Sid let the Dog out wrote on Apr 21, 2008 11:37 PM:

    " Go look at the Daily Iberian news report about this story at http://iberianet.com/articles/2008/04/09/news/doc47fcfda693299317846745.txt

    Very interesting facts about "Dog" Willis and past problem with credibility. At least one jury didn't believe him in the past and found a man innocent. "

    lil house on prairie wrote on Apr 21, 2008 11:33 PM:

    " I think that dogface is an aggressive punk who thinks he can dp what ever to whoever he wants and he needs to be stopped. point blank and period. "

    MR CLEAN wrote on Apr 21, 2008 10:27 PM:

    " I would like to add that people shouldn't get it twisted. I'm known by a good bit of people for fighting racism.....and I know some people around here......

    I expect that I would have heard if Dog Face was a racist....I'm not in the habit of doing this & I may wrinkle some feathers, but I'm a good Christian and I think these accusations are false....

    That's my opinion..... "

    GIVE IT A REST PEOPLE wrote on Apr 21, 2008 10:13 PM:

    " Oh MY GOD. Here we go again its always race race race with the blacks. You never hear whites coming on here saying we are tired of the white community being treated this way!! Do you people believe all the stuff you always say? Please aren't you tired of beating that dead horse yet? Go right ahead and march but be prepared that the whites might also be sick of the crap that is always thrown out about racism and we just might stand up and have ourselves a March too!! "

    MR CLEAN wrote on Apr 21, 2008 5:52 PM:

    " I've never heard that "Dog Face" was racist. In fact, I've only heard complimentary things about him. I will just leave it at that. "

    KUDO'S to Troy and the other deputies! wrote on Apr 21, 2008 3:33 PM:

    " TO: BYE DOG FACE, and SEE YOU LATER DOG FACE, maybe next time you decide to post in the forum, you will be able to use proper ENGLISH! It seems as though you must be another mad druggie that Troy and the other deputies have taken off of the streets. Don't "hate" because you and your boys have been or will be taken down!! "

    Chuck wrote on Apr 21, 2008 3:28 PM:

    " It looks like the "good reverend" is trying to make a name for himself like Sharp or JJ (to name a couple)tried to do. They speak volumes while claiming an injustice, but when it finally hits the fan they seek shelter and hide as though Katrina is on her way. Sure. Everyone is innocent until proven guilty. But let the justice system do it's job and decide, instead of the other way around. Nice try Ray-Ray, but that puppy dog don't hunt either. I'll step off my soapbox now. "

    c.c wrote on Apr 21, 2008 12:40 PM:

    " Go home Brown I wont call you Rev. because you dont deserve the title. I hope Jones gets punished for having drugs. This is a bunch of bologna the police are doing there jobs people get over it even if the guy is black he broke the law. I just hope DOG busts more of these drug dealers. Ackal needs to come quick to clean our streets because Sid is too scared to do his job because he might step on peoples toes. So what if more Rev or whatever come. Kick them out of our town then. "

    See you later dog face (troy willis) wrote on Apr 21, 2008 11:42 AM:

    " dog face aint nothing but a muscle punk "

    Bye Dog Face wrote on Apr 21, 2008 11:40 AM:

    " Trick Dog Face....Yall Need To Get That Crooked Cop Out of here....with his ugly self "

    hopeful wrote on Apr 21, 2008 10:47 AM:

    " my family and i are behind troy and the rest of ipso. go get every last drug dealer, user there is. our communities will be much better off without these law breaker, crack smoking, theives around!!! "

    Innocent until proven guilty? Or... wrote on Apr 21, 2008 5:50 AM:

    " These postings reek of lynch mob mentality. Mr. Jones hasn't had his day in court, but the know-it-all forum mob has played judge, jury, executioner. One mobster said IPSO should do full body cavity searches of suspects in the street where everyone can witness it. But that would be public rape by police, even here in Louisiana. If mob is so sure IPSO can prove this man's guilt in court, then why is this mob trying to sway jurors? The IPSO case against him must be extremely weak, otherwise why is mob so worried? "

    Dog Pound wrote on Apr 21, 2008 12:07 AM:

    " I agree with the lady that said she didn't believe dog was all white. I happen to know he's part Catahoula Hound and part Pitt Bull. Go Dog Face, RUFF RUFF RUFF RUFF! "

    Change is a Comin' wrote on Apr 20, 2008 11:58 PM:

    " Mr. Brown I'm sure the young man you are defending has painted you such a lovely picture or maybe not. You see there are people in this world that love nothing better than racial discourse. They hide behind titles such as Reverend just like the Reverend Brown that was with the new black panther party who tried to bring about racial discourse in this community. I can assure you no details will be spared at the trial of your innocent young man. You need a resendence here if you'll be defending drug dealers. It's a fool's decision. "

    Bravo wrote on Apr 20, 2008 9:21 PM:

    " I want to give Troy a big pat on the back. I know he loves his job and tries to clean up the city with all of the drug problems. I would like to know, if he was a black cop and he did that to a white person, would they have a Reverend come to the white mans defense? I doubt that. They want to cry that we are picking on them, but look at the history. Majority of the inmates are black, and that is because they commit most of the crimes. "

    ? wrote on Apr 20, 2008 5:24 PM:

    " the whole town on drugs what yall people talking about. grow up and get jobs then none of yall would be fighting about things like this "

    Kenyatta Be Real wrote on Apr 20, 2008 1:17 PM:

    " Kenyatta I just went to the Clerk Of Courts Web Site and did a criminal history search (and yes I know your last name starts with an M) and was amazed that you are such a vocal person here with your history. Cannot imagine you throwing the stones around the glass house you come from. Guess you are laying the groundwork for your next arrest defense. "

    Pug wrote on Apr 20, 2008 12:52 PM:

    " Troy, just know that everyone who matters is behind you. We know you work hard to rid this town of drugs and when you take steps in the right direction an almighty “reverend” comes here and basically promotes drugs, dealers, etc., so that when anyone righteously gets roughed up for resisting and breaking the law, they can round up their mama and the nearest so called “reverend” that will listen to this garbage and put on puppy dog eyes for a front page picture in the paper. Why waste the time, ink, and paper on a story this ludicrous "

    Deborah Donovan wrote on Apr 20, 2008 10:28 AM:

    " I have commented on this site,I don't understand why the DAILY IBERIAN is not posting my comment.My comment isn't any worse then some of the comments I have read.So what is the problem. "

    To MR. Brown wrote on Apr 20, 2008 10:13 AM:

    " You say you are a man of god,but most see you as a man of hate.You are the first to throw the race card.What your trying to do is send the message that dealing drugs,disrespecting local law enforcemet,and anyone they can.We as Iberians wants the drugs out,so that the rest of the crimes that comes with it to end.So in closing I DARE you to try this foolishness come the first of July "

    REV. RAYMON BROWN wrote on Apr 19, 2008 7:35 PM:

    " Rev.Raymond Brown I would like to respond to my critics. I am a man of god I believe in equal justice for all regardless of their race. I believe that if a majority of white people were victimized by police brutality, You would be praising me as an America hero. but because I chose to fight for black and white oppress people of America, You are mad. And to you who say stay in New Orleans I say where are your leaders. and please read Dr. King's "letter from a Birmingham jial." WE NEED A MARCH Against fear now. "

    bring it on wrote on Apr 19, 2008 7:02 PM:

    " Please come to New Iberia Rev. Brown. Please ,why don't ya. We need some comedy relief right now. "

    Kevin Thibodeaux wrote on Apr 19, 2008 5:55 PM:

    " i wish the dog was turned loose in jeanerette








    "

    David Perez wrote on Apr 19, 2008 1:17 AM:

    " You know what is sad is that the Daily Iberian actually wasted paper putting that garbage they call a reverend back in the paper with his mess. It is ashamed someone like this is even
    considered a reverend , he deserves that title as much as I should be called an astronaut. "

    What a LIAR!! wrote on Apr 18, 2008 7:39 PM:

    " Kenyatta...if you were treated in this manner, then why didn't you file a complaint? Also, when did the deputies start to carry "clubs?" Sounds like you are trying to pull another Rodney King! So please do us a favor and go tell someone else your LIES!! Another thing, its those "Robo Cops" that are protecting you and your family while you are out there probably pretending to be a law abiding citizen. You are just trying to take the attention away from your boy!!! "

    Kenyatta wrote on Apr 18, 2008 5:40 PM:

    " Some people out of, ignorance, some envy - out of what their inability to produce allows, and othters that are just simply people that can't - don't - and - won't see reality, tend to see these type of situations with prejudice. There's still a lot of raciscm out there and the fact is undeniable that people tend to use there position to support their ISSUES. People need to look at things openly instead of acting like back of the woods hillbillies that can't be honest even with themselves. Ignorance produces ignorance. Think! "

    REV. RAYMON BROWN wrote on Apr 18, 2008 5:29 PM:

    " Rev. Raymond Brown: I would to respond to my critics. I am man of god I believe in equal justice for all people regardless of their race. I believe that if a majority of white people were victimized by police brutality. You would be praising me as an American hero. But because I chose to fight for black and white oppress people of America you are mad. and to you who say stay in New Orleans I say where are your leaders.Please read Dr. king's letter from Birmingham jail.e-mail me. atleaderbrown@yahoo.com.thank you.god bless.we will march soon "

    Kenyatta wrote on Apr 18, 2008 5:02 PM:

    " I'm a hard working good father that's very active in my child's life and I am law abiding. However, as a 35 year old african american living here in New Iberia, I recently was encountered by wanna be robo cops that probably joined the force after getting there butts kicked throughout grade school, saw me in a nice vehicle that I work for, pulled me over for no reason and with part of their harrassment, hadcuffed me, through me to the ground, beat me with clubs, searched my vehicle against my consent and eventually released me.
    Don't hate. "

    Kim C Spiker wrote on Apr 18, 2008 2:47 PM:

    " Don't you guys remember Rev. Brown? He was the person who swore that he would bring his "military trained militia" into New Iberia to take care of New Iberia after the tear gas incident on Hopkins street. He also called Gov. Blanco a B****! Rev. Brown, why don't you go and try to prevent crime in New Orleans? Why don't you go and harrass the N.O. Police Dept? Maybe because no one pays attention to your garbage there? Let the police do their jobs! "

    Lynn wrote on Apr 18, 2008 12:55 PM:

    " Bev, I'll bet money from both of the jobs I hold that my taxes, your taxes and those of all the people commenting here are paying for these people in some way, shape or form. Maybe even the "Reverend" too. I'll even bet this is not Jones's first run-in with the law either. "

    Bev wrote on Apr 18, 2008 11:54 AM:

    " Let the drug dealers go free! Does the accused have a 40 hour week job? Or is drug money his source of income? If he doesn't have a job, what is your source of income? You are a young man, what are you doing to be a productive member of society. Productive means working and paying taxes. A big problem we all face is that criminals normally have more rights than law abidding citizens. "

    Iberian wrote on Apr 18, 2008 5:51 AM:

    " Good for the Sheriff Department. Maybe next time they will be able to do a full body caviety search on the street. Where everyone can witness it! Maybe then "Drug dealers" will think twice about trying to hide drugs in their body!.
    It is time we get drugs off our streets and out of our communties. But ALL means necessay if need be! Bet Mr.Jones will think twice before he starts to swallow a couple of baggies! "

    walking tall wrote on Apr 17, 2008 11:30 PM:

    " it seems that the usual case of police brutality has raised its dirty head. if this guy had nothing to hide then why did he act they way he did. the city needs more officers like mr. willis and maybe there wouldnt be as many problems. watch the tv show cops sometime and see how many drug dealers just sit there and take it, none. they always try and run or dispose of the evidence. so more than likely mr willis acted accordingly. keep up the good work troy the community deserves it. "

    Another Citizen wrote on Apr 17, 2008 10:45 PM:

    " Ok so the deputy was simply doing his job of getting another drug dealer off the street and now the almighty Reverend wants his charges dropped. Is it because the almighty Reverend is guilty of something himself. I praise this deputy for the excellent work he does keep up the good work. Lord knows we don't need anymore drug dealers wandering around the streets of NI. Im glad this deputy did his job and did it well and its not about what color you are if were not out there dealing drugs then you would not be in trouble!!! "

    Seriously People!!! wrote on Apr 17, 2008 5:25 PM:

    " GO GET EM' Troy!!!! Get em' all!! We believe in you and Trust you!!And to that wanna be Rev. you need to get reaquainted with your Bible!!I think you need to get back on the right track!! "

    TT wrote on Apr 17, 2008 4:07 PM:

    " There should be fear in the police department...especially when it comes to crime and drugs..That's one of the main problem these days..people today grow up with no fear so therefore they do what they want, when they want and how they want whether it's legal or not which ends up getting them in trouble and then they want to cry or blame someone else when they get caught..I say well done Dog....good job! "

    Betsy wrote on Apr 17, 2008 3:30 PM:

    " I agree with Blue Line. Good Job Troy! Keep your head up and continue the Good Work!!! "

    a black woman wrote on Apr 17, 2008 3:16 PM:

    " I am black and dont feel that way. But to correct some of you, "dog" is not all white; he's mixed with something. I also feel that the race thing is played alot. To the reverend, it's one thing to complain about the way he was treated and its another to try to get the charges dropped. i don't know about you but i'm tired of seeing the way drugs is affecting every community,black, white, asian, and mexican. the rich just get it from their doctors. If he's guilty he should go to jail. Simple! "

    ASTRO wrote on Apr 17, 2008 2:09 PM:

    " No comments about the Dog being ex NIPD? "

    How ridiculous! wrote on Apr 17, 2008 12:29 PM:

    " That's just stupid! No matter what color you are the only reason you should fear this man (dog) is if you break the law! Ex: drug dealers & drug heads! "

    Black Person wrote on Apr 17, 2008 11:12 AM:

    " When you say black people you are talking about all. I am black, my family,friends and relative. I do not even know but maybe one or two people from the first issue. This "Rev." does not talk for me nor alot of blacks in this area. Just remember there are different people with different opionion. I am should some white do not agree with the KKK. "

    Blue Line wrote on Apr 17, 2008 10:42 AM:

    " Wow another race card thrown in. It doesn't amaze me one bit. If these communities would put half as much energy into reforming their community as they do into defending criminals then something might be accomplished. I just don't get the community's idea of protecting these thugs so they can keep the vicious cycle going. This situation is disgusting. At least this happened in the 16th Judicial District. If it would have happened in the 15th JDC this guy would probably get thirty minutes of community service. Hopefully the new Sheriff handles business!!! "

    Brian wrote on Apr 17, 2008 10:28 AM:

    " Give me a break! Troy is one of the best things to ever happen to the IPSO!For the drug selling scum he busts to complain, is beyond foolish. Don't do the crime if you can't do the time! IAlso, when you get busted, don't run, or try to hurt "Dog". He WILL run you down and defend himself. "

    concerned citizen of west end wrote on Apr 17, 2008 9:26 AM:

    " Rev. Raymond Brown, are you not from New Orleans? Is there a reason that you are not trying to help all those homeless people still living in tents and on the streets of New Orleans? Is it that your own people do not want your help, is that why you travel all the way to New Iberia? We have enough trouble here with out you adding to it!!! If my son were stupid enough to deal drugs, I would have handed him over to the ( dog ) myself. "

    AMAZED wrote on Apr 17, 2008 8:24 AM:

    " Here we have deputies doing their job, taking druggies off the street, and you still have complaints of "police brutality!" What it really boils down to, is that it was a white deputy who was doing his job, and now all the black people are screaming BRUTALITY! It looks like the family is upset, that the DOG was released on them, and took a bite out of their crime.
    I figure if the "African Americans" can have a march, so can the whites and Law Enforcement! "

    Chad LeBlanc wrote on Apr 17, 2008 8:08 AM:

    " Here we go again with the african american thing again. You are either an african or an American. Make up you're mind. Where were you born? You're kidding right. You want to get rid of a police officer and keep the drugs. Why don't you march against drugs? No that won't happen because it doesn't stir the race pot.

    Chad D LeBlanc "

    lol wrote on Apr 16, 2008 11:00 PM:

    " Bad dog. "

    This is your brain on drugs wrote on Apr 16, 2008 10:10 PM:

    " Do you want protection from drug dealers/users or do you want to keep Sheriff's deputies out of your community?

    Why is a "man of God" (I use that term loosely) defending an "alleged" drug dealer/user and trying to protect him and get him released back into this neighborhood?

    Do the law abiding citizens in this neighborhood agree?? If not, they better step up and put a stop to this march against law enforcement!

    By the way, I would like to know what church bestowed the title of "Reverend" on Rev. Raymond Brown. "

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