Jefferson Co. - Deputy Shot

[mike_s104]

not sure of where, a deputy was shot while responding to call. the suspect is on the channel 1 of the deputy's radio talking to dispatch and everyone else. dispatch is operating on channel 4. dispatch said the SORT team has been paged.

I'll post audio later.

10:37AM : it's at 74 Orchard Drive. Berkeley County is being called. suspect claims he was in the military and works with DEA. (yeah right). you can hear the officer moaning in the back ground.

10:45AM: sounds like the deputy is out. rescue is staging. helo on stand-by. I went back and listened to the audio. the deputy was responding to a Signal 16A (B&E, with suspect on premises). Frederick Co. VA SORT team is on stand-by if needed. the suspect sent a few children out. suspect just stated he's not going to jail.

10:50AM: another deputy is going to throw a cell phone to the suspect still in the house.

11:00AM: there is a negotiator from Berkeley County Sheriff's Dept. on his way. listening to Berkeley Co. traffic, this is in Ranson.

11:10AM: heard Berkeley Co. mention loading up the robot.

11:12AM: the deputy talking to the suspect asked him to change it to channel 4. I cannot receive channel 4 from any unit other then dispatch. they probably had him move there since it's not repeated. anyone else listening that can provide updates?

11:30AM: hearing some more traffic on Fire/Rescue 1. also, when Jefferson dispatched another call, I could hear more traffic on Channel 4 in the background.

12:25AM: another engine was toned out and the unit was to call Chief 4 on his cell phone before coming. it was called out to Ambrose Drive, where all CERT/SWAT/SORT teams and EMS are staging.

2:15PM: sounds like it's still going on. they have been pulling fire/ems units off of this incident for others as needed.

my opinion: the suspect is an arrogant pr*ck.

http://www.journal-news.net/news/articles.asp?articleID=7186
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=74+orchard+drive+ranson+WV&ie=UTF8&z=15&om=1&iwloc=addr

audio up until about 11:00AM http://www.keepmyfile.com/download/96f0db1410168 <-- as of right now that site is not working. I was trying to post audio from 11AM-12noon.

 

[JESSERABBIT]

1604-I found out about this about 15 mins ago from wife. Rescue units are staging in area of Cranes Meadows. Radio is mostly quiet.
Unless someone else has more info, will continue to monitor and post.

1618-They are still trying to get the ***** to pick up the portable and talk to them.
1625-Command staging Medic Unit.
1700-Animal Control out at the CP
1704 hrs-SUSPECT IS IN CUSTODY.
1704- Helo inbound to Jefferson Memorial Hospital (Charles Town) ETA 10 mins. Helo will stage there awaiting transport of victim(s?) from scene.
1708 Medic Unit is enroute to JMH
1711-Medic 11 at JMH.
Some units are on private channel discussing going to D.C. to see an Officer-unk WHO they are talking about, but indications are that it may be from this incident. They are indicating that oficer will be going into surgery.
1736-Command shutting down.

 

[mike_s104]

Pictures at JMH

could not get close enough to see anything other then a few police cars. I didn't want to get in the way. I was heading home and heard them say they were taking the idiot to JMH. I looked up and I was about a block away, so I waited out of the way in a parking lot.

thanks JESSERABBIT for the updates.

The Journal has more info and a picture posted at the link I posted above.

When I was there, EMS had a helo alerted but I never heard any more nor did I see one when I was there. I guess the suspect was either not that bad or he expired.

 

[mike_s104]

audio

the site I used before to host the audio files is not working now.


all audio for Jefferson Co. from about 10AM until about 11:30AM is at the link below. it's about 5MB.

http://www.mytempdir.com/1223611

 

[JESSERABBIT]

No problem mike.
When the ambulance marked returning from the ER, they advised "not available".
I assume the they had to decon the vehicle to try to get rid of the tear gas (which is a very fine powder). I wish them luck. If the suspect passed on, problably due to self inflicted wound. Ends that way a lot. If that is what happened, then "Oh Well".

 

[mike_s104]

Suspect Dead

http://www.journal-news.net/News/articles.asp?articleID=7186 (same as above)

Officer shot in Ranson, suspect dead

By Chris Brown / Journal Staff Writer

RANSON — A seven-hour standoff in Ranson ended Monday with a Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputy shot, and a 36-year-old suspect dead.
The officer was shot three times this morning while responding to a breaking and entering call in the 100 block of the Orchard Hills subdivision. The suspect had allegedly broken into the residence to collect belongings, and had been in a standoff situation with police for the better part of the day. Two children and a woman who had been in the house were released by the suspect, who also allowed police to enter the house and take the injured officer to safety.
At about 5:15 p.m. the standoff incident was declared over, after the subject had been removed from the scene. At a news conference this evening, police confirmed the suspect was dead. The cause of death was not released, but a self-inflicted gunshot wound was suspected to be the cause.
The alleged shooter was declared dead at 6:20 p.m. while being airlifted to Washington Medical Center. He was a 36-year-old black male, whose identify was being withheld by police as of presstime pending the notification of relatives.
Jefferson County Sheriff Ed Boober confirmed that the officer was shot three times in the upper torso after following the suspect into the house.
Boober identified the officer as Cpl. Ronald L. Fletcher, who has served with the Sheriff’s Office more than four years. Since September, Fletcher has been the prevention resource officer at Jefferson High School. He is in his 20s.
Boober said he hopes the injured officer will make a full recovery. Fletcher was in critical but stable condition Monday evening at Washington Medical Center in Washington, D.C.

Section: News Posted: 2/19/2007

 

[atlong]

I was awakened to this incident this morning. I can tell you that I've been listening to scanners since 1986. Heard many a disaster and even friends in serious auto accidents, etc...but this incident was the MOST chilling I've ever heard. This guy was hell-bent on dying and that's all there was to it. Hearing him grab the portable and start cursing out the officers and stating his case was very very frightening. I live about 4 miles from the scene, too. A most rude awakening, indeed. Thanks for the audio Mike.

 

[mike_s104]

I was awakened to this incident this morning. I can tell you that I've been listening to scanners since 1986. Heard many a disaster and even friends in serious auto accidents, etc...but this incident was the MOST chilling I've ever heard. This guy was hell-bent on dying and that's all there was to it. Hearing him grab the portable and start cursing out the officers and stating his case was very very frightening. I live about 4 miles from the scene, too. A most rude awakening, indeed. Thanks for the audio Mike.

no problem. I was sitting in the living room watching TV. I heard his first transmission and thought it was something else, not sure what but I didn't think it was what it was. once I heard him a second time I realized what it was. it was a little chilling. hearing the deputy moaning in the background was probably the worst.

 

[mike_s104]

more new articles

http://www.journal-news.net/News/articles.asp?articleID=7200
http://www.journal-news.net/News/articles.asp?articleID=7201

 

[freqhopping]

From another forum, a guy with Diplomatic Security:

There is alot more to this story, then most people will know. Suspect was former DEA, and really should have never been approached by the police. Alot of cover-up will go on in this story, trust me I was there on scene, and know. More will come out here soon, as to what REALLY happen.
The suspect didnt off himself either, as much of the reoprts are stating.

Hmm...

 

[senduhelp]

You would think a former DEA would know better and would handle himself better in this circumstance. If he truly did nothing wrong, then fine handle the situation appropriately. The deputies didn't run in and shoot him, had he surrendered and allowed the process to work itself out this incident would not have happened. He took it upon himself to shoot the officer responding in on the call. If he did truly break into the residence, I would have to question why he shouldn't have been "approached by police". I don't really care what is to come out later, the fact is a deputy has been shot and our thoughts should be with him. I'll stop at that. What a shame for someone to infer that the suspect may not be to blame when an offier is laying in the Hospital with gunshot wounds from this animal.

 

[mike_s104]

You would think a former DEA would know better and would handle himself better in this circumstance. If he truly did nothing wrong, then fine handle the situation appropriately. The deputies didn't run in and shoot him, had he surrendered and allowed the process to work itself out this incident would not have happened. He took it upon himself to shoot the officer responding in on the call. If he did truly break into the residence, I would have to question why he shouldn't have been "approached by police". I don't really care what is to come out later, the fact is a deputy has been shot and our thoughts should be with him. I'll stop at that. What a shame for someone to infer that the suspect may not be to blame when an offier is laying in the Hospital with gunshot wounds from this animal.

I don't think that freqhopping meant anything by it, he was just posting what he found. IF he was present or former law enforcement, which I totally think is not true, why did he run back into the house? why not just say who he was and stop right there? like with anything where something like this happens, someone will try to make up facts to make the police look bad.

 

[JESSERABBIT]

Jefferson County announced that they will be holding two Critical Incident Debriefing Sessions. I was really relieved to hear that. It will help heal the mental and emotional wounds that have been been heaped upon all of the public service workers on or remotely involved with this incident.

 

[cavis]

I know that this thread has been dead for a while now, but I want to revive it for a little bit. I'm new here, and just found the thread.

I know Deputy Ron Fletcher from my duties with the Clendenin VFD (Kanawha County) and his duties with Citizen's Fire Company in Charles Town. Our water rescue team was sent to Charles Town twice, and each time was in preparation for major hurricanes blowing through the area (i think it was in '02 and '05... I'm not sure). The members of the Fire Department , including Fletcher, were tremendous hosts and became wonderful friends. They really took care of us, and we did the best we could for them, and Fletcher and the guys hung out with us the whole time we were there.

I found out what had happened the day after the incident and immediately called Citizen's Fire Company. One of their senior members, a guy who was practically a father to Fletcher, gave me the whole story. We (the water rescue team) sent flowers to his hospital, and I called over the next couple of weeks for updates. He recovered well and is now home, but last I heard, it was questionable if he would be able to ever work again due to the fact his humerous (upper arm) was shattered by one of the bullets.

Anyhow... Mike_s104, I wanted to tell you what a wonderful thing it was for me to find this audio. As soon as I listened, I called up one of the guys on my department and let him listen, then sent it to him... and I'm sure I'll do the same with the other two. Eventually, it will end up with the guy who will ultimately want to hear it... Deputy Ronald Fletcher himself, if he hasn't heard it through official channels. For that, I'm grateful you recorded it, and I'm sure others will be as well.

Also... will someone please point me in the right direction to get me started on doing this same thing, recording a particular frequency to hard drive? I had thought about broadcasting across the web so I can hear when I am at work, but I think that I'd like to do this as well. Is it possible to do both? wht about for more than one frequency (for dispatch and for tactical)? I'm about 2 blocks from the firehouse and can get great reception of dispatch in the northern part of Kanawha County, and truck traffic for a couple of miles. I think it would be a great asset to my department.

Anyhow... I know I'm long winded. Thanks for posting the audio, and thanks for any assistance you can give.

Captain Chris L. Avis
Clendenin VFD

 

[mike_s104]

I know that this thread has been dead for a while now, but I want to revive it for a little bit. I'm new here, and just found the thread.

I know Deputy Ron Fletcher from my duties with the Clendenin VFD (Kanawha County) and his duties with Citizen's Fire Company in Charles Town. Our water rescue team was sent to Charles Town twice, and each time was in preparation for major hurricanes blowing through the area (i think it was in '02 and '05... I'm not sure). The members of the Fire Department , including Fletcher, were tremendous hosts and became wonderful friends. They really took care of us, and we did the best we could for them, and Fletcher and the guys hung out with us the whole time we were there.

I found out what had happened the day after the incident and immediately called Citizen's Fire Company. One of their senior members, a guy who was practically a father to Fletcher, gave me the whole story. We (the water rescue team) sent flowers to his hospital, and I called over the next couple of weeks for updates. He recovered well and is now home, but last I heard, it was questionable if he would be able to ever work again due to the fact his humerous (upper arm) was shattered by one of the bullets.

Anyhow... Mike_s104, I wanted to tell you what a wonderful thing it was for me to find this audio. As soon as I listened, I called up one of the guys on my department and let him listen, then sent it to him... and I'm sure I'll do the same with the other two. Eventually, it will end up with the guy who will ultimately want to hear it... Deputy Ronald Fletcher himself, if he hasn't heard it through official channels. For that, I'm grateful you recorded it, and I'm sure others will be as well.

Also... will someone please point me in the right direction to get me started on doing this same thing, recording a particular frequency to hard drive? I had thought about broadcasting across the web so I can hear when I am at work, but I think that I'd like to do this as well. Is it possible to do both? wht about for more than one frequency (for dispatch and for tactical)? I'm about 2 blocks from the firehouse and can get great reception of dispatch in the northern part of Kanawha County, and truck traffic for a couple of miles. I think it would be a great asset to my department.

Anyhow... I know I'm long winded. Thanks for posting the audio, and thanks for any assistance you can give.

Captain Chris L. Avis
Clendenin VFD

thanks for the everything nice you said.

as for the audio recording and internet broadcasting, yes, you can do both. multiple ways to do both. I personally use ARC996/396 PRO for recording and logging and ARC-EazyStream Server/Client for broadcasting the audio. you can get them at www.butelsoftware.com. only issue with using both at the same time for the same scanner, you will not be able to use the EasyStream to show the data from the scanner if you are using the recording portion of the ARC996/396 PRO software. it's a big issue for me since I use Remote Desktop to login to my PC remotely to see the that data if I need to. I have also used Icecast Server with WinAmp (http://www.icecast.org/ and http://www.winamp.com) for streaming audio. for all streaming and remote desktop, you will need to do port forwarding on the router/firewall to the internet and should have broadband internet access. you should also look at the scanner software forums for other software and ideas.

 

[cavis]

Here is an update on the officer: I just spoke with one of the members from Citizen's Fire Company and he said that the doctor feels confident that Deputy Fletcher will make a full recovery. He is also "itching to get back on the road." That is wonderful news in a story that could have easily ended in tragedy.

I'm sending this thread to the Citizen's member that I spoke to, as well as the first audio link. I can't get to the second from work thanks to site blocking.

I'll give the software a try as soon as I track down a scanner to use. Thanks for the help.

 

[mike_s104]

update:

http://www.journal-news.net/News/articles.asp?articleID=8497

 

[mike_s104]

update:

http://www.journal-news.net/news/articles.asp?articleID=10794

 

[JESSERABBIT]

Man, my heart nearly stopped when I first saw this post today. JCSO had an incident on the mountain last night. Man and wife were in in car at their house. He had shotgun to head and said he was going to end it all. When I went to bed, they were doing recon on residence. No entry at that time. I first thought this post was about that. I am glad that Deputy Fletcher is back to work. I really hope that he will be able to return to patrol if he wants to. He deserves a medal for sure.

 

[mike_s104]

new link for the audio:
http://www.mytempdir.com/2025282