". you are keeping people alive and well and safe. He is 68 years old as of 2022. ", answered Sheriff Grady Judd. Snopes and the Snopes.com logo are registered service marks of Snopes.com, A sheriff attributed a suspect's being shot 68 times to "that's all the bullets we had. I would highly suggest that if a looter breaks into your home, comes into your home while youre there to steal stuff, that you take your gun and you shoot him, you shoot him so that he looks like grated cheese. "We've caught 100% of the murderers in the last 8 years. The suspect got nervous and bolted into the woods, officials said. Grady Judd (born March 10, 1954) is the sheriff of Polk County, Florida. Make no mistake about it, there's nothing about politically correct in a gun fight. Because the people of Polk County like guns, they have guns, I encourage them to own guns, The low-life piece of human garbage was found hiding in a wooded area with his gun. you need to vote them out of office." "[To looters] I would tell them, if you value your life, -- did they pay attention to that law? Judd said the suspect asked if he was going to be arrested and the deputy said he didn't know yet. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. As DiOGi closed on the suspect's hiding place, Freeland shot the dog in the chest from close range at an upward angle, killing it. ", In response to the Florida Civil Rights Association's complaint that the police had shown disregard for human life when they shot Angilo Freeland after an all-night manhunt, the U.S. Department of Justice asked the FBI to look into the matter. Judd gained publicity as a sheriff with his "tell it how it is" demeanor. Did Sheriff Judd say everything the post claims? The murderer was found hiding in a wooded area. Just before noon on Sept. 28, 2006, Polk County Deputy Doug Speirs pulled over a speeding rental car bearing Kentucky tags in Lakeland, Florida. Also released Saturday were autopsy results for the deputy, Vernon Matthew Williams, 39, which showed he had been shot eight times. Angilo Freeland -- who was suspected of fatally shooting the deputy after being pulled over for speeding Thursday -- was hit 68 times by the SWAT team members' shots, the examination showed. The wounded deputy had pulled Freeland over for speeding and became suspicious of his identification. When he returned fire, the suspect ran back into the woods, Judd said. At the news conference following a police chase in which the they probably shouldnt do that in Polk County. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd certainly doesn't think the officers used excessive force when they shot Freeland 68 times. We know that the average police response is 5 minutes. Associated Press. "[11], In 2020, Judd was appointed by U.S. President Donald Trump to serve a three-year term on the Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Deputy Speirs heard the shots from a nearby ridge, moved towards the sounds of the gunfire, and was shot at by Freeland. Fla. Perhaps one of best quotes ever made by the outspoken G-man: You cant fix stupid but you can arrest stupid.. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said he was not concerned by the number of shots fired. And that's my recommendation to other people." That said, while I cant confirm everything the post claims he said, I have no doubt his response to the shooting was too different from what the post claims. In 1999 he was arrested by the Florida Highway Patrol on charges of not having a valid drivers license, reckless driving, aggravated fleeing to elude, resisting arrest without violence, and carrying a concealed weapon. The driver, who said he didn't have a driver's license, gave Speirs a false ID. [21], Judd ran for a fifth term of office in 2020 and was reelected unopposed, making Judd the first Sheriff in Polks 160-year history to be elected to 5 terms. If you are foolish enough to break into someone's home, because he's full of holes." Sheriff Judd never fails to raise eyebrows, from those on both sides of the political aisle. Our deputies shot him, and he was deceased on the ground." [2] He was elected as the sheriff of Polk County in 2004, and re-elected in 2008, 2012, and 2016. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. All rights reserved.This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Police said Friday they shot and killed a suspected cop killer who was armed and who failed to raise both hands when Florida SWAT officers stumbled upon him hiding in thick brush. Judd started working for the Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) in 1972 as a dispatcher. Hes right, of course, property owners have every right to protect themselves and their property even to the point of shooting their attacker dead on the spot. [24] In 2019, Judd was appointed by the National Sheriffs' Association to serve on the School Safety and Security Committee.[25]. officers fired and hit the guy 68 times. An illegal alien in Polk County Florida who got pulled over in a routine traffic stopexecuted the deputy who stopped him. The two exchanged fire, and the deputy was wounded in the leg. [22], Sheriff Judd was elected President of the Florida Sheriffs Association in 2013. Vansickle, Abbie. Sheriff Grady Judd answered the Orlando Sentinel honestly: Because thats all the ammunition we had., Maybe we ought to send them more ammunition. A statewide manhunt ensued. [2] At the age of 27, he attained the rank of captain, supervising 44 employees, all of whom were older than he. The officer was not injured. Since the gals ran off their White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre claimed this week that President Joe Biden has created ten thousand million jobs, drawing widespread mockery on social L1 is a news opinion site and contains commentary on stories from around the internet. WebGrady Judd Biography. "You have to understand, he had already shot and killed a deputy, he had already shot and killed a K-9 and he shot and injured another deputy," Judd said by phone Saturday. Tampa Tribune. [2017 video], "Can't at least the under-cover agent grope me? a worthless criminal sub-human, Williams was shot multiple times, Judd said. The suspect told Speirs he had a Florida identification card but no driver's license. "They want somebody to come forward and say: 'Listen, Mrs. Freeland, this is why your son died. Tampa Tribune. Judd began working for the Polk County Sheriffs Office in 1972 as a telephone communicator. "Forcing your way into an occupied residence is a bold and foolish decision. The dog had been shot once in the chest. Also released Saturday were autopsy results for the deputy, Vernon Matthew Williams, 39, which showed he had been shot eight times. Freeland, who had been released on bail, disappeared before trial. The SWAT officers who shot Freeland have been placed on paid administrative leave, standard procedure in all police shootings. You've made your last purchase. ", Sheriff Judd said: Authorities said deputy sheriff Doug Speirs, also 39, was fired at several times and shot once in the leg. Naturally, the illiberal media went ballistic and demanded to knowwhy the SWAT team shot the poor undocumented immigrant 68 times. That vehicle was being driven by Angilo Freeland, a 27-year-old Antiguan man who had been arrested on various charges in 1999 but had afterward skipped bail. Deputy Doug Speirs was shot in the leg and is expected to make a full recovery. He said police have "significant investigative leads." By Noble Johns When the threat is there, when you dial 911 on your cell-phone -- we're too late. Naturally, the liberal media went nuts and asked why they had to shoot the poor, undocumented immigrant 68 times. No free drinks. Tampa Tribune. The SWAT team fired 110 shots, 68 of which found their target. ", "We don't need more laws! Authorities say he raised the gun belonging to the deputy he had killed, prompting nine officers to fire. Detectives say he killed Deputy Vernon "Matt" Williams and his German shepherd police dog, Diogi, after a routine traffic stop west of Lakeland Sept. 28. He has served in this position since 2005. During the traffic stop, Speirs went back to his car and returned several times to talk to the man, who was driving a rental car. He took cover in the densely forested area near a fallen oak tree that made him all but impossible to see. The SWAT team members ordered the suspect to show his hands and he made only one hand visible, the sheriff said. If Ron DeSantis is America's Governor, Grady Judd is America's Sheriff. The deputy was shot eight times, including once behind his right ear at close range. 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They hit the guy 68 times. Ill lock that rascal up. ", A December 2009 version concluded: "The Coroner also reported that the illegal alien died of natural causes. A state-wide manhunt ensued. Judd said the incident began when cop attempted to stop a vehicle for speeding on North Wabash Avenue at about 11:45 a.m. Thursday. ought to have a gun in every pocket." A K-9 officer, a German Shepherd named Diogi, also was killed. I'm going to shoot them, and I'm going to shoot them a lot! As soon as he took a shot at the SWAT team, officers opened fire on him. The sheriffs deputy was shot eight (8) times including behind his right ear at close range. I meant every word of it then, and I mean every word of it now. "I suspect the only reason 110 rounds was all that was fired was that's all the ammunition they had," Judd said. Freeland was dead at the scene. November 21, 2022. That vehicle was being driven by Angilo Freeland, a 27-year-old Antiguan man who had been arrested on various charges in 1999 but had afterwards skipped bail. He was not wearing a protective vest, but shots hit him in his right leg and behind his right ear, among other places. Grady Judd Height Here you'll find a fresh, updated approach to American politics, policy and culture, including original content and podcasts, and news and video aggregation. Get updates on special events and receive your first drink on us! Asked by a reporter about the number of shots, Judd responded, "That's all the bullets we had, or we would have shot him more. Overwhelmingly, almost without exception, there's always been cues to file more criminal charges against them." WebPolk County Sheriff Grady Judd captured headlines nationwide Wednesday when he threatened to arrest wanted residents seeking shelter from the storm, adding that It will be a one-stop shop for patriots committed to an American revival. Sheriff Judd was featured on The News with Shepard Smith[26] where he detailed a six-month undercover drug investigation that identified 68 people who conducted drug sales on three social media and mobile dating apps: Grindr, Scruff, and Taimi. ", "We pay our taxes so that the federal government, "We pay our taxes, we don't mind helping those that. He also was suspected of wounding a deputy and killing a police dog. "You wanna know something else you can't believe? We strive to bring our readers a balanced content, however our writers and articles are selected because of their Conservative political and social leanings. Especially when it comes to his officers. He was elected as the sheriff of Polk County in 2004, and re-elected in 2008, 2012, and 2016. Williams arrived as backup for Speirs and the two men searched the woods for the suspect, who shot at the deputies, killing Williams. 5 June 2008. "A sheriff attributed a suspect's being shot 68 times to 'that's all the bullets we had.'" True Story. - The Truth About Guns A sheriff attributed a suspects being shot 68 times to thats all the bullets we had.' True Story. Remember the good old days, when cops were always the good guys and bad guys got what they deserved? When they saw Freeland raise his right hand clutching a gun (one they would later learn belonged to the dead deputy), nine of the ten officers fired, hitting him with 68 of 110 shots. A pussified reporter questioned why Polk Sheriff SWAT We are going to find you. During the two shootouts, Freeland was hit in the wrist and shoulder. The deputy was shot eight times, including once behind his right ear at close range. Townsend, Billy. They believe he is from the Miami area. Also, the coroner did, in fact, deem Freelands death of natural causes, because yesWhen you are shot 68 times you are naturally gonna die.. This trick is used in every city of this country to turn a simple traffic stop into a drug burst, and usually the person they stop is innocent. All rights reserved. Technically only 68 of them hit the suspect, so semantics. "I don't want the black community up in arms that there's some cover-up. Big surprise, right? The SWAT officers who shot Freeland have been placed on paid administrative leave, standard procedure in all police shootings. At least then the truth, if not justice, would be served. When asked by a reporter how that could be since there were 68 bullet wounds in his body, he simply replied "when you are shot 68 times you are naturally gonna die. Altogether, nine officers fired 110 Governor Brewer Continues in Napolitanos Footsteps Secrecy in State Budgeting and Lack of Accounting for Stimulus Moneys Spent in Arizona , 2008 Best Quote from Florida Sheriff Grady Judd, asked why they shot the poor undocumented immigrant 68 times. A sergeant and an officer from the Lakeland Police Department were also fired at, authorities said. That's not the issue. can pay these criminals to not work while they steal our stuff." Sheriff Grady Judd told the Orlando Sentinel: Because thats all the ammunition we had. Now, is that just about the all-time greatest answer or what! Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said he was not concerned by the number of shots fired. Orlando Sentinel. [2017 video], "Do you want somebody [a teacher] to step out and stop 'em? Judd said, "It's still a sad day for law enforcement and certainly for the sheriff's office." You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site. "Quite frankly, we weren't taking any chances.". "Quite frankly, we weren't taking any chances.". This entry was posted on Thursday, August 13th, 2009 at 1:19 pm and is filed under brain washing, Homeland Security, Humor, Illegal Immigration, New World Order, Psychosociopolitical Warfare, State's Rights, Take Back America, Terrorism, The Race War, War on America. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. An illegal alien in Polk County Florida who got pulled over in a routine traffic stop executed the deputy Turning Traffic stop into drug burst In the 2020 election campaign, Judd ran unopposed. What makes this lynching so horrendous and different is that Black cops were part of the lynch mob. Afterwards, when called upon by the media to make a statement about the manhunt and its outcome, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd explained: "You have to understand, he had already shot and killed a deputy, he had already shot and killed a K-9, and he shot and injured another deputy. [2017 video], "Nothing warms our heart more, These no good Black cops in this country will do anything to keep jobs they are not qualified to have in the first place. here illegally, and they're getting federal assistance. [2022/05/27 press-conference video, YouTube 9Qovb9uY08]. He was just her son and father of 7- and 8-year-old daughters. [video, paraphrased], "We pay our taxes, we don't mind helping those that [truly] need help. "We were not going to take any chance of him shooting back.". He was described as a black male, 6-feet-tall, wearing a white or light khaki T-shirt and dark pants and having a "Jamaican" accent. Fast-forward to the aftermath of last weeks Hurricane Ian and the inevitable low-down scum-of-the-Earth looting that happens following any natural disaster, Judd made it clear in no uncertain terms during an interview on Fox & Friends that this was not about to tolerated in Polk County nor any of the harder-hit areas where his team had gone to offer assistance. There's nothing about politically correct when Speirs, a six-year-veteran of the sheriff's office, was hit in the leg. I think good honest citizens, who care enough to learn how to handle guns, At one point, the man asked, "Are you going to put me in jail?" [2017 video], "It starts with presidential candidates who are up there yapping There was a law against using a firearm in commission of a felony It is difficult to feel sorry for Freeland. [3] He is a commissioner on the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission. The ultra-liberal talk show The View cant survive daytime hours without having a token Republican on the show. ). 24 November 2006. At the age of 27, he attained the rank of captain, supervising 44 employees, all of whom were older than he. The wounded deputy had pulled Freeland over for speeding and became suspicious of his identification. The Justice Department should be investigating Judd for threatening the Black community with terror. DiOGi was the first to locate the suspect who shot the dog in the chest, killing him instantly. There was a great deal of dispute about this post being fake so lets talk about it. [19], Judd again faced write-in candidate Michael Lashman, a flooring contractor from Lakeland, in his third campaign for Sheriff. ", [2016/09/06, criminal was arrested 2 days later]. But then, we both talk a LOT. The SWAT officers who shot Freeland have been placed on paid administrative leave, standard procedure in all police shootings. Exactly. At the time the segment aired (January 27, 2022), 60 people were arrested; the other 8 were wanted on Polk County Sheriffs Office arrest warrants. WebWelcome to the San Diego Sheriff's Department website. There's nothing about politically correct when They hit the guy 68 times. He did congratulate SWAT for a job well done. [2019/04/24, video 44 arrested, paraphrased], "You need to not only tell them [politicians] they're out of their mind, Grady Judd was born on 10 March 1954 in Lakeland, Florida, United States. Williams, Speirs and the dog were shot in the ensuing gunfight. The suspect got nervous and bolted into the woods, officials said. The legislators all run to the podium playing politics -- shame on them! "No, but you sure will be able to find someone inside the county jail who will want to grope you!". A sergeant and an officer from the Lakeland Police Department were also fired at, authorities said. When Angilo Freeland handed Deputy Speirs a fraudulently obtained drivers license bearing another man's name, something about the proffered ID bothered Speirs, so he called for backup. I'm going to shoot them so much you can read a newspaper thru them! The dog had been shot once in the chest. [2020/06/02], "Forcing your way into an occupied residence is a bold and foolish decision. 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