AverageCitizen2 (anonymous) says...

That is one of the most ridiculous things that I have ever read. Why on earth would they waste their time on the rumor mill when there is a REAL crime that needs to be solved? They have addressed the gossips concerns with this article, so that should be a dead issue. Please find whoever is responsible for this horrific crime so that the family can get some form of justice and the citizens of Emporia can rest easier. There could possibly still be a killer amongst us!

September 16, 2009 at 8:39 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

methusla (anonymous) says...

Sounds very much gang related to me !

September 16, 2009 at 8:45 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

AverageCitizen2 (anonymous) says...

Oh my goodness! I hope you don't get arrested and charged with a crime for stating that opinion. You could be put in the stocks for that!

Long live King Gary!

September 16, 2009 at 8:52 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

truelovecharlie (anonymous) says...

How absurd!!!! Possible filing of charges for starting a rumor? I guess the more bogus charges they can hang on people, the more the castle of a court house gets used and the more money they rake in on plea bargains.

September 16, 2009 at 9:13 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

friendsandfamily (anonymous) says...

I think that everyone needs to stop and think "what if this were to happen to themselves or someone in their family?" would you want for your family members to have to deal with the comments? Yes justice needs to be served for his family so stopping the allegations would be helpful, so that the police can get on with their investigation.
The rumours that have been started seem to imply that people know things that they aren't coming forward with so why wouldn't the police look into it? Every corner needs to be checked. This is someone we loved and would like to know that who ever is behind bars, for doing this to him.

September 16, 2009 at 9:41 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

madpoet (anonymous) says...

Rumors can damage an investigation. People hear things and it can distort their opinion on what happened. It can taint the jury pool. People may be unwilling to come forward with real information due to some rumor. It's called interfering with a police investigation and it is a crime. And it is hurtful to the family who are dealing with the loss of a loved one. To have their reputation dragged thru the mud can't help one bit.

September 16, 2009 at 9:58 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

me (anonymous) says...

I hope they worry more bout who did the shooting then whos saying what. in every crime specially in small towns rumors fly. jails will be filled with coffee drinkers if rumors were illigal.i think the report made that he was known to police made for speculation police know lots of people so? for the family my prayers are with you

September 16, 2009 at 10:56 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Tell (anonymous) says...

I am curious what is the charge of spreading a rumor?

September 16, 2009 at 11:59 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

me (anonymous) says...

it says rumor was omar was helping police with a bust well they should know if this were true or false if false doesnt sound like a lead in the investigation or anything that needs looked into so why take time away from investigation to track down a rumor? iam verrry confused and frustrated leave the rumors alone and find the shooters!!!!

September 16, 2009 at 12:12 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

EmporiaLegalScholar (anonymous) says...

Gary, this official police statement just demonstrates what type of chief you are. First, I know for a fact that the police department uses hotels to set up drug busts so that right there is a bold faced lie and you put it in print. If you'd like, I will make an appointment and we can discuss it becasue I have heard enough of your fabricated half truths and lies. Second, since when is it an investigative technique to abandon factual leads to dispell rumors that may be circulating? Third, if the Chief of Police is concerned about rumors then why would he ever give partial facts and sceneriors to the press so the public can read. This in itself will create rumors unless all the facts and the whole story is published. Fourth, spreading rumors seems to be in your blood, and yes I know this for a fact, so before you condemn others, evalutate the way you handle things in your own life; or I guess you could go blog it... Its time for you to go.

September 16, 2009 at 1:08 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

booker5m (anonymous) says...

Bet the Gazette wont leave the last post up! True must hurt

September 16, 2009 at 1:14 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

chrissylynn_2 (anonymous) says...

I agree with emporialegalscholar and unfortunatly i will have to agree with booker5m it sure seems to happen a lot on here i am noticing, if you dont agree with certain people or their opinions you are REMOVED. hide the ugly from society shield our pretty eyes and minds from the garbage that is reality sometimes.

September 16, 2009 at 1:44 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

jcisneros (anonymous) says...

Tuesday wasn't the first night he was there. They should check into why he was there on Friday night just 4 days before the shooting too.

September 16, 2009 at 2:35 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

coldhardtruth (anonymous) says...

First, I'd like to apologize to the Flores family. My comment was not meant to hurt anyone, but to try and help figure out what happened.

I was the first one to post about this "rumor", but definitely not the first one to hear it or tell it. I also added that I didn't know this to be 100% fact, but as usual all that comment has already been censored, but to those of you reading this, as I said I don't know this to be a fact, I'm just posting what I was told, nothing else.

Lastly, this will be my last comment on this site. Being censored has gotten really old. Emporia needs a site where people can be guaranteed free speech and anonymity. Otherwise people will be too scared to come forward in these cases and won't say what they feel about things because someones going to track them down and charge them with a crime. If anyone hears or knows something, they should be able to get that information out there without having to actually deal with the police. Hopefully these threats won't keep someone who seen or knows something from coming forward.

Goodbye, Emporia

September 16, 2009 at 3:24 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Hoss22 (anonymous) says...

Doesn't everyone know by now that the half of the police force in Emporia are corrupt. And how ridiculous is it that they say they can charge someone for a rumor! The police around here make up their own laws and rules. Maybe if the police here in this po dunk town would actually spend the time investigating this crime instead of posting their butts outside of bars and strip clubs maybe this horrible crime would get solved. Go after the real criminals and leave others alone.

September 16, 2009 at 3:46 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

booker5m (anonymous) says...

My comments have been taken down more than once. If you say anything bout anyone who advertises with the Gazette they will nail you.Freedom of speach only applies to newpapers I guess lol
I wonder what old William would say bout this

September 16, 2009 at 3:47 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

kaiserken (anonymous) says...

I'm no lawyer, and I don't know what Chief Smith is talking about exactly. But... if a rumor started with malice and no basis in fact really does jeopardize an investigation in a tangible way, and the PD can track down the rumor starter, maybe that person can be charged with obstruction of justice. Maybe that's not correct, and I don't think it'd be a good use of tax dollars to pursue that anyway. But maybe that's what Smith is talking about.

It always makes me laugh when people on this or any other forum get their posts removed, then whine about their free speech rights. The gazette doesn't have to provide space for reader comments at all- it chooses to. The site editors can remove anything they please, up to and including the whole forum.

If you want a site where locals "can be guaranteed free speech and anonymity" start one yourself. I'm sure www.emporialiesandgossip.com is available. And like this forum, I'm sure its credibility, and effectiveness in solving open criminal cases, will be off the charts.

September 16, 2009 at 4:35 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

booker5m (anonymous) says...

Well Kaiser for the most part if you disagree with the powers then they nail you.I have never said anything of malice just the true and the Gazette cant take that

September 16, 2009 at 5:27 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Free4all (anonymous) says...

They either need to allow comments, ALL OF THEM, or no comments. It just isn't right to pick and choose which is ok and which is not. I too have had comments pulled that niether attact someone by name or a business by name. It was both time a general comment of my own opinion that was not slanderous but yet was pulled. I dont care either way just pick one and leave it. I also think a forum would be good for public opinions.
Topeka has this kind of thing and it is not a out of control chat for lies and gossip. People just want to be heard for what ever it is worth. Pllus people in office could use it for a tool to get opinions or ideas too and to reach out to the general public.
You would be suprised if you put a little faith in the community, yes you are going to have a few who get out of line. Don't you have those everyday in life? We are all grown ups and know how to handle those situations without over reactions. Banning and pulling comments is a fast way to ruin the confidence of a community. I can understand why a few here are also upset at having their comments pulled.

September 16, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

EmporiaLegalScholar (anonymous) says...

Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, I have just learned from a good friend and collegue as to what the rumor floating around is. I will NOT address the rumor because when I posted previously I did not know what the rumor was nor did I know any specifics of the case. My comment was targeted at the article and what the Chief publically released. Now that I am informed, I can understand why the Chief would carelessly release such an article. The investigation holds the truth and so do more people other than the Chief. Again, I stand behind my previous statement and I now understand why the Chief would be so reckless with such an unnecessary article. Stop trying to protect the liability of the PD and focus that energy on catching the shooter.

September 16, 2009 at 5:51 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

EmporiaLegalScholar (anonymous) says...

I smell something. Yep, it smells like a rat.

September 16, 2009 at 5:53 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

kaiserken (anonymous) says...

Free4all... I agree completely that it wouldn't be right ethically for the gazette to just pick and choose which comments to remove. The point I was making was that some act as if when their posts get deleted, the freedom of speech rights the founding fathers gave them have been violated. They haven't been, because the fact that this forum even exists for them to use is just a bonus. But if the gazette deleted a message simply because the powers that be didn't like it, it would certainly violate the *spirit of the 1st amendment, yes.

There are user guidelines for this thing. Ethically, it's up to the gazette to only delete messages that violate the stated policy.

September 16, 2009 at 6:06 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

EmporiaLegalScholar (anonymous) says...

I think its time for the Gazette to hold another Speak with the Chief forum. The people of Emporia need to know and be scholarly about the issues.

September 16, 2009 at 7:19 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

hottopics (anonymous) says...

I am surprised that anyone from the EPD would bother to make any comments about a ongoing investigation. Especially about rumors. There is not one event in this town that three sides to a story and rumors didn't apply. Are they hoping to entice someone to come out or come forward with info???

September 16, 2009 at 7:20 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

VoiceofReason (anonymous) says...

Emporialegalscholar: You sure seem like a real bitter person, certainly not as much of a "schloar" as you claim, "legal" or not. Disgruntled ex-employee I presume? Maybe by learning the facts you wouldn't appear so uninformed. I hope the chief takes you up on your offer, however I bet you wouldn't show as you seem like the kind where the keyboard makes you tough.

September 16, 2009 at 10:08 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

hellfirebluefish (anonymous) says...

Way to go....if you have any TIPS regarding these rumors please call crime stoppers....Why even bother with the rumors, there is a killer on the loose possibly still in Emporia, FOCUS ON THAT and ONLY THAT FACT....

September 16, 2009 at 10:12 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

EmporiaLegalScholar (anonymous) says...

No I am not an ex employee as you would like to think. I am in law enforcement in emporia and am fed up with the way the department is run. I haven't said anything that damages the investigation only facts that call the chief a lier because that's exacly what he has done. I will no longer sit here quietly while he makes law enforcement look bad. Please, tell me one important fact that needed to be released in this press release that you didn't know? Probably the phone number to crimestoppers. Use it. The Chief needs a taste of his own medicine and that's exactly what I'm going to give him. Voiceofreason, you seem to me in the minority here and sole supporter of el chiefO. Wake up. He is a liability to the citizens of Emporia and will one day cost the tax layers mucho denero. Mark my words. 10-24 and 10-8.

September 16, 2009 at 11:27 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

EmporiaLegalScholar (anonymous) says...

And what does "schloar" mean anyway?

September 16, 2009 at 11:32 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

EmporiaLegalScholar (anonymous) says...

Trust me voiceof[support] you will know my identity when the time is right. Why would I need to hide behind a keyboard and be tough? I haven't said anything threatening or untruthful. Gary knows what I am talking about and that's all that matters. Right Gary? How ya like the press now? This isn't MN, your in KS now toto. You are going to have to deal with your short comings. Sometimes you just have to rub a little bit of salt in the wound to get the infection out. A new leader in this department will make working in law enforcement in Emporia much easier.

September 16, 2009 at 11:44 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

jackslap (anonymous) says...

somebody is bitter....

September 17, 2009 at 12:01 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

EmporiaLegalScholar (anonymous) says...

The Flores family should be bitter. I feel for them that they aren't getting the investigation they deserve.

September 17, 2009 at 12:08 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

VoiceofReason (anonymous) says...

oh a disgruntled EMPLOYEE who thinks he knows better than his superiors! I bet you think that new leader should be you! I bet you are a fine specimen of a law officer and serve the public well! Remember this oh great law officer ... pride comes just before a fall!

September 17, 2009 at 12:17 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

justthefacts (anonymous) says...

Hey Scholar what is a "lier?"

September 17, 2009 at 12:18 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Free4all (anonymous) says...

sounds to me like your using the unfortunate death of a citizen as a soap box platform for your hatred of the Chief. I know nothing of him but if he is that bad why havn't we heard of it before now? You could always bring it up at town hall meetings such as they did in Topeka about the Fire chief. There are other mediums to go through. What other instances are there?

September 17, 2009 at 12:21 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

justthefacts (anonymous) says...

Hey scholar, I'm sure you have voiced your concerns to the powers that be and have documented evidence to back up your claims right? Pretty petty to take our your vendetta at the cost of the sorrow of a family and the image of a community. If you are with EPD I think I'll move out in the county.

September 17, 2009 at 12:22 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

VoiceofReason (anonymous) says...

I doubt if he has the moxy to address his problems the right way. Cops like him, if he is even a cop, drag morale down, give the others a bad name, and are lackluster in performance - maybe that's the reason for his being disgruntled, he got called on the carpet for his lack of integrity and ability to do his job.

September 17, 2009 at 12:37 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

justthefacts (anonymous) says...

Based on his/her grammar and true persona reflected in the obviously angry later postings, I suspect that if this quality of writing reflects his/her ability to complete police reports, it explains a lot of why he/she is bitter.

Another consideration is that the media generally call the police every hour on the hour for information on cases like this. How much of this was paraphrased by news staff and how much of it is quotations? Spreading information around that could interfere with an investigation by intimidating potential witnesses or alter the perception of potential jury pool candidates is a crime. People should be careful what they say for the unintended consequences that result. If you want to be mad about wasted tax money on sidetrack investigations be mad at the rumor mongers since failure to follow up on any source of information could have serious ramifications once the matter goes to trial and a person is charged.

There is no deputy chief right now so the chief is probably pretty much stuck putting out most of the information so the investigators can try to do their job without distractions.

September 17, 2009 at 12:50 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

VoiceofReason (anonymous) says...

not only that facts, but what a slam on the men and women of the department who have put hours into this investigation! I doubt if he is a law officer because he apparently doesn't know that maybe one of those rumor spreaders may just provide leads that could solve the case. If he is a cop he probably can't see passed the radar unit on the dash of the cruiser anyway and is one of the coffee clutch who bitches about everything, but doesn't do anything to make things better.

September 17, 2009 at 1:01 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

justthefacts (anonymous) says...

Scholar by stating a new leader in the department would make this much easier, are you referring to going back to the "good ole boy system" where the cops cover for each other and victimize everyone else?

September 17, 2009 at 1:02 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

justthefacts (anonymous) says...

Reason, probably a radiator pusher that is more adept at chasing tail lights.

September 17, 2009 at 1:06 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

justthefacts (anonymous) says...

Scholar, can you tell me what a "tax layer" is while you are at it?

September 17, 2009 at 1:10 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

ToxicPink (anonymous) says...

I find it kind of funny that at an odd hour of the night several people who happen to agree with each other started posting at the same time within moments of each other. I hope everyone remembers the Gazette only allows you 'one' account on the website. ;)

On a side note, this is asinine. If a rumor was strictly calling out a member of the police department, which no I don't know what it is, but from the sounds of everything it would appear it does not look favorable for the department, then they should know not to pursue it and keep their eyes on the murder investigation at hand.

I'm aware rumors could compromise an investigation, but at the same time shouldn't it be more productive to find out who a killer is in Emporia before going around and trying to find sources of gossip?

If gossip and rumors are a crime then the EPD will be very very busy after this investigation because I know A LOT of rumors about A LOT of things around town. ;)

Hell, my high schools years, half my friends should have been tried in a juvenile court for all the rumors they had around about other people and what they were in trouble for! (That could compromise an investigation too). Equality!

September 17, 2009 at 7:43 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

me (anonymous) says...

i agree epd will be very busy at coffee shops and high school even at walmart emporialegalscholar made lots of good points i have also heard of people helping with bust to get their charges lowered or dropprd not 100% sure but have heard of this several times did it happen in this case? dont know but the most important thing is to find the shooter and anyone involved this was a young man with children and family and lots of life ahead of him to follow rumors is a waste of valuable time

September 17, 2009 at 8:14 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

fastreader (anonymous) says...

justthefacts (or should I say Chief):

I am happy that you have FINALLY allowed other agencies to help you with this matter. It is sad that it has taken you so long to do so; maybe this family could have already had some closure. Don’t arrest me for spreading a rumor, but I find it funny how you like to state you are working with other agencies in the newspaper, when your agency has a reputation for not working well with others.

My suggestions for you:
1. stop wasting time with ridiculous articles such as this one, which clearly made you look like an inadequate Chief (you may want to read up on freedom of speech).
2. Stop worrying about what bloggers such as EmporiaLegalScholar or I have to say about you, it isn’t helping you solve any crimes and you aren’t helping your reputation by responding.
3. Stop complaining to city commissioners about needing more staff when you obviously have things under control with the staff you have, since you continuously turn down help from other agencies.

September 17, 2009 at 10:50 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

chrissylynn_2 (anonymous) says...

the judicial system here in emporia sucks and thats putting it nicely, 2 years ago i had checks stolen from me and more than 600 dollars was forged and i knew exactly who did it. i filled out a police report, i signed statements in front of a notary saying they were forged at the bank with the officer i called there with me and the police dept has done NOTHING!! two months ago i reports a 30 yr old man having sex with my 13 yes 13 year old daughter and again NOTHING!! i now have my own shot gun with bird shot, obtained legally,and i guess i will have to protect myself and my girls the best i can becasue i have witnessed first hand the damn police here WON"T do it!! i guess they are too busy fighting all that rumor crime. what a waste every one of them. we do need a community blog that is un censored so people can say what they THINK and KNOW. if people choose to go there than thats their chioce just like it is their choice to believe whatever they want.

September 17, 2009 at 11:11 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

VoiceofReason (anonymous) says...

ahhh toxicpink ... think what you want but this is the only account I have on here and I am not the police chief, nor am I a member of EPD. So keep spreading your rumors ( aka: lies)

September 17, 2009 at 11:11 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

fastreader (anonymous) says...

toxicpink...I agree I don't think VoiceofReason and justthefacts are the same person....just maybe related!!!!

September 17, 2009 at 11:58 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

VoiceofReason (anonymous) says...

fastreader: you really are a fast one. BTW I am not related to the chief. I just call 'em as I see 'em and I can see through the babble you and your ilk spread like lies

September 17, 2009 at 12:02 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

me (anonymous) says...

let me understand the chief wants to put rumors first priority murder second and there is some of you that agree with this? omar may of been known to police whatever that means but he was a young man with a meaningful life rumors are words with no meaning

September 17, 2009 at 12:07 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

VoiceofReason (anonymous) says...

me: who is saying that besides some on here whose twisted logic is perpetrated by a vengeance of some sort?

September 17, 2009 at 12:16 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

chrissylynn_2 (anonymous) says...

Hmmmm,, MURDER, RAPE, THEFT,,, or rumors?Which is the priority here? Its our place as a community to talk, to visit, to pass on what we hear to help other people protect themselves(due to lack of police protection) I think the cheese should concentrate on thier jobs, what they are collecting a paycheck for, finding the dangerous lawbreakers. Let the community do what they do,, socialize. Get to work you lazy cops find the killer and then maybe just maybe, I know i"m really strechin it here , but Just maybe the judicial system will prosecute them, not holdin my breath on this one , but stranger things have happened.

September 17, 2009 at 1 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

VoiceofReason (anonymous) says...

you are sure stuck on "rumors" aren't you? You really believe that EPD is tracking down rumors as a priority over the murder investigation? That is a real short sense of what realty is.

September 17, 2009 at 1:41 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

EmporiaLegalScholar (anonymous) says...

Voice of Reason: please re-read the article. It is about the police department taking time away from the investigation to track down rumors. Its not the rumors that are hurting the investigation, its the fact that the detectives are detecting rumors and trying to find their source rather than the finger that pulled the trigger. Even if they do find the source of any such rumor, this will lead them to the many dead end leads they have investigated. They are very use to dead end leads and maybe they should consider using real police investigative techniques rather than, hey my buddy said that there is crime here; go investigate.

Another thing, I said I was emloyed in law enforcement, people on here assumed that I was a gun toating testoterone freak. There are many other jobs in law enforcement. Stop assuming things based on this blog, that is how rumors get started. I could pick up animals or dispatch. Who even said I work for the city. You just don't know unless you assume you know.

I flat out called the Chief a lier becasue his article was not truthfull. Take it for what its worth. I know that hotels are used for drug operations, if you need evidence, go to one of the PD's court hearings on some drug cases then you will know.

Pulling the wool over the public's eyes in the press by the Chief of Police is wrong and unethical. I find it hard to believe that Commissioners can sit idley by and let this happen. Where is the city manager on this issue? Maybe he needs to address this with "HIS" chief.

If the city has liability in this incident, then they will have to face the music, not try and obstruct peoples views because the chief says he wants to dispell the rumors. I didnt hear him putting press releases when he was terminating his deputy police chief and I can assure you, there were many more flying about that than this case.

Again, Gary, would you like to appologize to the public for being less than truthfull? You and I both know how the PD operates and they do use hotels for drug busts...

September 17, 2009 at 2:26 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

AverageCitizen2 (anonymous) says...

Smith said the police department is attempting to track down the rumors, which takes time away from the investigation.

September 17, 2009 at 2:26 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

me (anonymous) says...

ok let me try again why would they take time away from a murder investigation to track down rumors and why do some of you think this is reasonable? sounds to me rumors are more important then murder to the epd it hurts the family to hear the rumors but it dont hurt the family for the investigation to slow down justice to wait so they can track down rumors?

September 17, 2009 at 3:11 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

builderboy (anonymous) says...

I also have a question for gary smith our police chief. Gary is it true that you want each and every officer to write at least 10 parking tickets and 10 traffic tickets every month??? I also thought we had a "traffic team" to handle accidents and take care of traffic related items. I belive it was in the paper that this team was developed to allow other officers time to work other cases. Perhaps rumors ??? Do you expect your officers to issue a certain number of citiations per month??? That is the question.

September 17, 2009 at 3:21 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

EmporiaLegalScholar (anonymous) says...

It looks like this thread has widened in scope? Somebody has some explaining to do...

September 17, 2009 at 3:39 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

lildarling (anonymous) says...

I would like to know why there are differing dates of death. I heard that Omar died on Friday September 11th. It has been reported that he died Sunday night.

September 17, 2009 at 3:43 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

VoiceofReason (anonymous) says...

The chief was responding to questions from a reporter. Pretty silly line of questioning if you ask me.

When the police get information they have to verify the truthfulness of it. Now wouldn't rumors need to be proven or disproved? Whether true or false, it's information isn't it?

BTW liar is spelled "liar" not "lier". Really now, that shouldn't be too difficult to figure out because if you misspell a word in this forum, it is underlined in red. It's called a "spellchecker." Left click on it and it will give you a choice of correctly spelled words.

Those who have no analytical,nor critical thinking skills jump to false conclusions to fit their own mindset. Guess that is easier than waiting for enough facts to make a rational decision or looking at the big picture.

Aren't y'all going to feel silly when an arrest is made ... oh wait is that a rumor I am hearing? ... an arrest?

September 17, 2009 at 4:07 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

VoiceofReason (anonymous) says...

correction that should be "right click". Sorry for the confusion.

September 17, 2009 at 4:10 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

me (anonymous) says...

silly no for chief to say investigation is going to slow down because they will have to investigate a rumor is silly since the rumor was about the epd they should know if it were true or false without investigating right? very glad a arrest was made and hope they dont slow down for rumors

September 17, 2009 at 4:23 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

HenryVIII (anonymous) says...

VoiceofReason,
This forum has no built-in spellchecker. Some browsers have this capability and will recognize text entry fields and check them for you, but this isn't the case for everyone.
What OS are you using? What browser? Any toolbars or add-ins that give you the spell-check ability? These are questions that you must ask someone before assuming they have spell-check ability on this forum.
I think it's funny that you are acting like a know-it-all when you don't even know what exactly gives you the spell-check ability. Don't assume that because you have it everyone else does too.
'enry

September 17, 2009 at 4:26 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

VoiceofReason (anonymous) says...

well 'enry, then I won't assume that his browser supports the spell check feature and he chose not to use it, if you don't assume that it doesn't support the spell check feature. After all, wouldn't your assumption be just that, an assumption?

gee .. thinking people can spell words that most learn in elementary school. silly me!

September 17, 2009 at 4:55 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

EmporiaLegalScholar (anonymous) says...

It makes me feel good that the only thing about my comments to attack is my spelling. I wish this thing would tell me what is spelled wrong. You get so use to some things and when they aren't there you really appreciate them.

It's nice to hear an arrest was made. I am glad for the family.

September 17, 2009 at 6:17 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

VoiceofReason (anonymous) says...

tsk tsk ... fixate on one comment and forget the rest. some never learn

September 17, 2009 at 6:35 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

ToxicPink (anonymous) says...

Excuse me while I scroll a page down.

Umm, VoiceofReason; I can see where you would get really confused, it would appear some reading comprehension skills are lacking as I did not state anywhere that you and another were the same person. I just reminded everyone of the Agreement Policy on the Gazette. *wink*

I just find it silly that you see something and ran with it as me spreading lies. XD My word, I do find that to be an interesting reaction! Considering you defended yourself to me against being the Chief of Police or employee of the Emporia Police Department and no where on this website did I even insinuate that you were! Do you feel guilty? Or did my post just confuse you?

September 17, 2009 at 9:31 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

AverageCitizen2 (anonymous) says...

My reading comprehension skills must be lacking as well because I felt that you were insinuating that [VoiceofReason] and [justthefacts] were one person also.

September 17, 2009 at 9:50 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

ToxicPink (anonymous) says...

Then you missed the part about Voice implying that I said he was a member of the police department, which I did not. In fact, that really hadn't crossed my mind until Voice got so defensive about me spreading my "rumors" that Voice was. Unless I am wrong in that respect and Voice decided to mesh two different points into the same post directed at me, which is still strange because I wasn't even in on the discussion of them being an employee.

Which was this section of their point: "and I am not the police chief, nor am I a member of EPD. So keep spreading your rumors ( aka: lies)"

September 17, 2009 at 9:55 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

AverageCitizen2 (anonymous) says...

I didn't mention that in my post. I was referring to:

1.Posted by ToxicPink (anonymous) on September 17, 2009 at 7:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I find it kind of funny that at an odd hour of the night several people who happen to agree with each other started posting at the same time within moments of each other. I hope everyone remembers the Gazette only allows you 'one' account on the website. ;)
2.Posted by ToxicPink (anonymous) on September 17, 2009 at 9:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Umm, VoiceofReason; I can see where you would get really confused, it would appear some reading comprehension skills are lacking as I did not state anywhere that you and another were the same person. I just reminded everyone of the Agreement Policy on the Gazette. *wink*

I felt that you were insinuating that [VoiceofReason] and [justthefacts] were one person.

September 17, 2009 at 10:04 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

ToxicPink (anonymous) says...

The 'main' part of my post was Voice's assertiveness that I was spreading "lies" about them being a member of the Emporia police department.

We can harp on me being a pain all we want, but I never flat out said that they were two in the same. I still do find it odd that two people were posting within moments of each other agreeing at a late time of the time. And the Gazette still only allows one account per person.

Was it my winky face? Damn them.

September 17, 2009 at 10:11 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

AverageCitizen2 (anonymous) says...

Yes. I must have been the winky face. You are much too clever for me.

September 18, 2009 at 7:10 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

paulkersey (anonymous) says...

Don't worry folks! Ole Paul has solved the case! It was Mr. Green with the revolver in the hotel. Case solved! Book em Danno!

September 21, 2009 at 9:55 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

me (anonymous) says...

anybody try to ask the police chief about the rumors on his chat today? i did i asked, why rumors would slow down a investigation that was directed at epd they should know if this was true or not. without investigating it .my question never even got posted i asked 3 different times the first before chat started i thought it to be a good question!!!

September 25, 2009 at 2:02 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

AverageCitizen2 (anonymous) says...

me,
It seems odd that Mr. Smith wouldn't respond to your question considering that this article and the comments regarding it were what sparked the whole on-line chat in the first place. (In my opinion).

I kept looking for questions from EmporiaLegalScholar and there were none. Did he not ask any questions or did they just not get posted either?

September 25, 2009 at 2:10 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

neighbor (anonymous) says...

Check out the caption under his picture on homepage, too funny. "Empooria Police Chief......

September 26, 2009 at 8:25 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )