FCC tracks down interference to Herkimer County Emergency Services frequency
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I've heard this guy on the radio MANY times. VERY vulgar and repulsive during his tirades. If you look him up on FB, he's got pics of his equipment. Nothing like self-incrimination LOL
He's got some beef with Oneida County Corrections, so why he picked 155.610 is a mystery.
He's also on that "special" registry that only the best people end up on. Rhymes with Bex Defender
He's got some beef with Oneida County Corrections, so why he picked 155.610 is a mystery.
He's also on that "special" registry that only the best people end up on. Rhymes with Bex Defender
Reconrider
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Best comment on RR history.
Another note, why does he have beef with county corrections?
Com-Tech51H8
bureaucratic absence of presence.
this guy was doing this for months i heard
It had to be really bad and persistent to get the FCC to act. With the cutbacks in FCC Field offices, investigations of this type are handled by FCC "Tiger Teams" based in Columbia, MD. So it has to be a major problem affecting public safety to get a Tiger Team dispatched.
Tiger Teams and the FCC Enforcement Bureau - Urgent Comms
The FCC has announced plans to reduce the staff of its Enforcement Bureau. Given the explosion in the use of wireless devices across all markets—thereby increasing the potential for interference—wouldn't it make more sense to expand the Enforcement Bureau's capabilities instead of trying to...
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Using my skills of observation and a mountain of similar events over the course of years and decades.... there's no telling.
When it does come out, it will be completely irrational to any normal sane objective outside observer. Maybe he worked for county corrections and got booted for (ahem) unprofessional behavior, or his wife was passed over for a promotion there, or... pick any of a thousand other 'reasons.'
Looney Tunes abound. To paraphrase Will Rogers, there are people doing radio who shouldn't be allowed to play with matches.
Are the local authorities going to prosecute?
Looks like: 195.05 Obstructing Governmental Administration in the Second Degree
That specifically mentions interference with government telecommunications.
And, if any threats made: 240.30 Aggravated harassment in the second degree.
Both are Class A Misdemeanors - Good for a year in jail and $1000 fine.
FCC will probably let him off with a warning or maybe assess a civil fine which he probably will never pay.
He would usually have to persist for the FCC to refer to DOJ for 47 USC 301 criminal violation to have the FBI or Marshalls seize the equipment and haul him off to jail.
Looks like: 195.05 Obstructing Governmental Administration in the Second Degree
That specifically mentions interference with government telecommunications.
And, if any threats made: 240.30 Aggravated harassment in the second degree.
Both are Class A Misdemeanors - Good for a year in jail and $1000 fine.
FCC will probably let him off with a warning or maybe assess a civil fine which he probably will never pay.
He would usually have to persist for the FCC to refer to DOJ for 47 USC 301 criminal violation to have the FBI or Marshalls seize the equipment and haul him off to jail.
Perhaps he was a "guest" at the Oneida County Correctional facility, and wasn't treated in a manner befitting his perceived high social status.
That's what I gathered from his rants.
Of course the charges were "made up".
I've heard this guy ranting for 5-10 minutes at a time, at least 10 times over the past several months.
He'd even threaten physical harm (and death), and name names.
To say that the guy is unhinged is putting it lightly.
Well the FCC took the first step in issuing the NOUO to him. He has to respond to the NOUO. If there is no response, they follow up with a stronger letter, and possibly a Notice of Violation (NOV). However, if a second interference complaint comes in, the FCC will almost definitely issue the NOV, and often times the Notice of Liability (NAL, a.k.a. a fine). The NAL is handled by the Treasury (collected by the Government's collection agency, the IRS). They WILL collect the money. Either by garnishing wages or what not. But failure to pay is the same as failure to pay taxes, and they will come after for them for the violation, that can lead to jail time. At the stage of the NOV being issued , the US Marshalls could be called in to seize the equipment. Of course, we've all seen the lack of teeth of the enforcement bureau has had recently, so hopefully it will go this route. Now the NAL can be disputed to have the amount reduced based on factors, such as failure to pay, first time offense, etc.
That is why I wonder what action the local authorities took once the FCC identified the subject. The FCC investigation findings should have been sufficient evidence for a warrant for arrest, search and seizure under NY Penal Law. Local authorities usually can't prosecute simple unlicensed operation like an FM Broadcaster. But in this case the radio was an "instrumentality" to the NY crime of Obstructing Governmental Administration and the broadcast threats were Aggravated Harassment. No different than if the obstruction and harassment was done by phone and the calls were traced to the subject as is the case with false, harassing and/or threatening 911 calls.
He'll wind up back in the slammer again for sure.
CountryRock2001
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Interesting. I'm pretty sure I heard him on an Oneida County frequency a few times last year.
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I wanted to wait to comment, because this guy does monitor RR. From what ive been told local LEO has their ducks in a row, but waiting on possible 3 letter agencies involvement. anyone who needs specifics can PM.
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