Former assistant Jefferson Police Chief Dennis Thomas was sentenced to one year in federal prison Thursday by a U.S. District Judge William O'Kelley. He was charged with possession of a firearm while being an illegal drug user.
Thomas sentenced to one year in federal prison
Thomas was also fined $3,000 and will have three years of supervison upon relase from prison. He pled guilty to the charges in August.
According to Acting United States Attorney Yates, the charges and other information presented in court: On October 6, 2008, Thomas' estranged wife was staying at his son’s home, and Thomas went to his son’s home in violation of a state restraining order relating to contact with his estranged wife.
Thomas attempted to contact his wife, which prompted the response of Jackson County sheriff’s Office. Further investigation revealed that Thomas was in possession of loaded .38 caliber handgun and a crack pipe with drug residue.
Subsequent search warrants revealed that Thomas was in possession of a destructive device (“grenade”), crack cocaine and miscellaneous drug paraphernalia, such as another crack pipe, spoons and plates.
This case was investigated by Special Agents of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Assistant United States Attorney Stephanie Gabay-Smith prosecuted the case.
According to Acting United States Attorney Yates, the charges and other information presented in court: On October 6, 2008, Thomas' estranged wife was staying at his son’s home, and Thomas went to his son’s home in violation of a state restraining order relating to contact with his estranged wife.
Thomas attempted to contact his wife, which prompted the response of Jackson County sheriff’s Office. Further investigation revealed that Thomas was in possession of loaded .38 caliber handgun and a crack pipe with drug residue.
Subsequent search warrants revealed that Thomas was in possession of a destructive device (“grenade”), crack cocaine and miscellaneous drug paraphernalia, such as another crack pipe, spoons and plates.
This case was investigated by Special Agents of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Assistant United States Attorney Stephanie Gabay-Smith prosecuted the case.
But for the grace of God, there go I.
There are many victimless crimes. Prostitution, gambling, drugs to name a few.
It's better to rehabilitate a human being, rather than throw them away. The exception, in my opinion, would be a rapist or murderer.
Very few marriages end smoothly. Take that into consideration when judging someone.
Thousands, if not millions of former-drug addicts are doing quite well. It's not easy but a year to dry out is a good start.
No one was physically harmed. Our jails are full of non-violent offenders and each is costing tens of thousands of dollars to keep locked up. Surely there's a better way.
How come this story only tells his last name why don't they tell his first name?
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Former assistant Jefferson Police Chief Dennis Thomas was sentenced to one year in federal prison Thursday by a U.S. District Judge William O'Kelley
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Ah.....his first name was Dennis!