AltWeeklies Wire
The Orlando Police Beatnew
July 12, 12:54 am: From the incidents-tourism-folks-would-rather-you-didn't-know-about file: A young man a few weeks shy of his 19th birthday was stabbed and killed at an International Drive hotel.
Orlando Weekly |
Jeffrey C. Billman |
07-30-2009 |
Crime & Justice
The Orlando Police Beatnew
July 9, 8:24 am: Officer Gibson responded to a "residential burglary overwith," whatever that means, and tells us, "Unknown suspect(s) entered unlocked service door to the garage and removed a purple suitcase and three cases of Coca-Cola."
Orlando Weekly |
Jeffrey C. Billman |
07-24-2009 |
Crime & Justice
Lies & Videotape: The Case Against an Allegedly Abusive Orlando Cop Heads to Trialnew
On April 12, 2007, while working off-duty as a security guard at the now-defunct Club Paris nightclub, Orlando cop Fernando Trinidad pushed a woman down a flight of stairs.
Orlando Weekly |
Jeffrey C. Billman |
07-24-2009 |
Crime & Justice
The Orlando Police Beatnew
June 16, 8:50 pm: Passed along without comment: "The suspect gained entry to the storage room by kicking open the door. The suspect attempted to remove a leaf blower but was confronted by the complainant and was threatened with an umbrella, at which time the suspect left the leaf blower and fled the area on foot."
Orlando Weekly |
Jeffrey C. Billman |
07-02-2009 |
Crime & Justice
Orlando Police Beatnew
A regular column of commentary on Orlando crimes.
Orlando Weekly |
Jeffrey C. Billman |
06-25-2009 |
Crime & Justice
The Orlando Police Beatnew
Oct. 16, 10:29 a.m.: Two bits of housekeeping: First, after catching a raft of shit concerning my last column's Gilbert and Sullivan reference, I would like to state the following: I know almost nothing about musical theater.
Orlando Weekly |
Jeffrey C. Billman |
11-06-2008 |
Crime & Justice
The Orlando Police Beatnew
Oct. 9, 7:55 a.m.: Your humble columnist has had a hell of a week, and to be perfectly honest pounding out this mush is just about the last thing in the world he wants to do right now. But duty calls, and like Frederic in The Pirates of Penzance (that's the only musical I know, swear to God), I answer.
Orlando Weekly |
Jeffrey C. Billman |
10-23-2008 |
Crime & Justice
The Orlando Police Beatnew
Sept. 20, 4:20 a.m.: Before we get down to business, I have some housekeeping to take care of. I've learned two things this past week: One, this column has a dedicated following of potheads. Two, I could never be a drug dealer, on account of the fact that I can't do simple math.
Orlando Weekly |
Jeffrey C. Billman |
10-07-2008 |
Crime & Justice
The Orlando Police Beatnew
As I've trudged through the monotony of home invasions and copper wire thefts, I've become convinced that this column is missing one important ingredient on its way to superstardom: my opinion.
Orlando Weekly |
Jeffrey C. Billman |
10-01-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Our Dumb State: The Casey Anthony Editionnew
In June, Caylee Anthony went missing. Her mother, Casey Anthony, didn't tell anyone – including her own mother -- for a month.
Orlando Weekly |
Jeffrey C. Billman |
09-12-2008 |
Crime & Justice
The Orlando Police Beatnew
Aug. 24; 2:20 a.m.: Good news! According to Orlando Weekly's most recent focus group -- prospective interns and some guy on a bus -- the kids totally dig this column! This, and Blister -- but more importantly, this! Ah, the sweet smell of validation -- and job security! Let's celebrate while we can.
Orlando Weekly |
Jeffrey C. Billman |
09-05-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice, armed robbery
The Orlando Police Beatnew
Aug. 8; 8:06 a.m. -- Irony alert: Two dudes with guns held up the Peace Food Store for smokes and cash.
Orlando Weekly |
Jeffrey C. Billman |
09-04-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
The Orlando Police Beatnew
This week marks a special edition of Police Beat. Worry not, dear readers. We'll soon be back to spilling ink on copper thievery and aborted home invasions. But this week, we're going to venture off the beaten path just a little.
Orlando Weekly |
Jeffrey C. Billman |
07-31-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Who Polices the Orlando Police? They do.new
In April, Fernando Trinidad did something that would get most of us thrown in jail: He pushed a woman down the stairs at a downtown nightclub, injuring her ankle, and then lied to the cops about it. But luckily for Trinidad, he is an Orlando police officer.
Orlando Weekly |
Jeffrey C. Billman |
07-14-2008 |
Crime & Justice
The Orlando Police Beatnew
(2008-255783) 12:53 p.m.: Sucks to be this guy. Two guys walked up to him on the street, forced him into his car at gunpoint, and made him drive to the bank and withdraw a bunch of money. The police report lists him as a missing person, which may well mean his day went from shitty to FUBAR, fast.
Orlando Weekly |
Jeffrey C. Billman |
06-26-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
