Top Cop Smokes Pot

BIG_DADDY · 10-08-2004, 03:07 PM

Thursday, October 07, 2004

The best place to get high in town may have been the police station.

Cops in the small eastern Pennsylvania town of Weatherly (search) had been complaining for months about the smell of marijuana smoke in the office, the pot pipes lying around, the seized drugs that disappeared.

On Wednesday, their chief of 10 years, Brian S. Cara (search), was arrested by state troopers, reports The Morning Call of Allentown.

"I was really shocked to find out everything he was supposed to have done," Weatherly Mayor Joseph E. D'Andrea told the newspaper. "If he has had problems and needed help, we could have helped him."

The borough of 2,600 people, about midway between Wilkes-Barre and Allentown, has three full-time and six part-time police officers.

Cara, 38, did not immediately return a phone message left at his home.

State Attorney General Jerry Pappert said the probe started in Sept. 2003 when Weatherly cops told state authorities suspicious things had been disappearing for months.

There were the plastic envelopes of cocaine that mysteriously "exploded" after having been placed in the evidence locker — an unlocked drawer.

There were the times when cops showed up unexpectedly at the station only to find Cara there alone and the place reeking of pot smoke.

There were the joints and pot pipes cops noticed in Cara's desk drawer.

Finally, a "reverse sting" was set up this summer. On Aug. 2, one of Weatherly's officers told Cara that two ounces of pot had been seized and were in the office.

Also new to the office was a hidden video camera.

State drug agents told a grand jury they watched Cara smoke some of the pot later that same day, then go back for more no less than eight times on Aug. 3. All of it was caught on videotape.

On Aug. 4, it all came down. Cara was seen smoking pot five times before 9:15 a.m. Then he packed a pipe, tucked it into his pocket and went out on patrol.

Later that day, state agents with a warrant searched his desk and found drugs and drug paraphernalia.

Cara was made to undergo a blood test, which came back positive for marijuana, and he allegedly admitted smoking pot from the evidence locker.

He was immediately placed on paid suspension, but the paychecks may end following his formal arrest.

"We're not his judge and jury, but we can't continue paying him and filling in for him at his salary," D'Andrea said.

Cara was charged with four misdemeanors: obstructing justice, criminal attempt to obstruct justice, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

He was booked and released on his own recognizance. His first preliminary hearing was scheduled for Nov. 17.

|Zach| · 10-08-2004, 03:11 PM

Wow, 5 times before 9:15 am

**KcMizzou** · 10-08-2004, 03:13 PM

I have a lot bigger problem with him being fucking a hypocrite than a pot head.

Fairplay · 10-08-2004, 03:16 PM

What a stupid cop to smoke dope at the station not thinking people couldn't smell the reek of the smoke let alone him leaving pipes around. The other officers would be able to smell it on him. I have a hard time believeing that they didn't know this about the cop a long time ago.

Cannibal · 10-08-2004, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KcMizzou

I have a lot bigger problem with him being fucking a hypocrite than a pot head.

I concur.

**KcMizzou** · 10-08-2004, 03:23 PM

The only thing I've experienced that was close to this was cops taking our beer when I was in HS. They'd let us go, but they seized the beer.. and drank it themselves at their cop parties.

It pissed us off, because hell... it was hard to get beer. We couldn't exactly just run to QT and buy more. It was hard to get too pissed though, due to the whole "not taking us to jail" thing...

Drug penalties are severe. The people this guy busted most likely did some real time. Meanwhile he's getting high in the station.

Some people just have no conscience..

Fairplay · 10-08-2004, 03:52 PM

[QUOTE=KcMizzou]The only thing I've experienced that was close to this was cops taking our beer when I was in HS. They'd let us go, but they seized the beer.. and drank it themselves at their cop parties.

[/QUOTE]

I've known a few cops that admited that they would take the beer from underage kids from them all the time. And they were bitchin as well about how the kids always have cheap beer at the parties on top of it. Cops takeing drugs? I wouldn't doubt they do it all the time. And if there is a bust some probably take a portion of it and turn the rest in. Its all a racket.

**Skip Towne** · 10-08-2004, 03:19 PM

Wow! I didn't think this EVER happened.

**Skip Towne** · 10-08-2004, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ENDelt260

Bout time you showed up. I'm seconds away from an anti-cop rant. Gotta have you around for the post-rant hi five.

Yeah, you got it!

Pitt Gorilla · 10-08-2004, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KcMizzou

I have a lot bigger problem with him being fucking a hypocrite than a pot head.

seclark · 10-08-2004, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZachKC

Wow, 5 times before 9:15 am

bet he could put away some do-nuts.
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10-08-2004, 03:07 PM	Topic Starter
BIG_DADDY THE RED MENACE Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Texas Casino cash: $2558410	Top Cop Smokes Pot Thursday, October 07, 2004 The best place to get high in town may have been the police station. Cops in the small eastern Pennsylvania town of Weatherly (search) had been complaining for months about the smell of marijuana smoke in the office, the pot pipes lying around, the seized drugs that disappeared. On Wednesday, their chief of 10 years, Brian S. Cara (search), was arrested by state troopers, reports The Morning Call of Allentown. "I was really shocked to find out everything he was supposed to have done," Weatherly Mayor Joseph E. D'Andrea told the newspaper. "If he has had problems and needed help, we could have helped him." The borough of 2,600 people, about midway between Wilkes-Barre and Allentown, has three full-time and six part-time police officers. Cara, 38, did not immediately return a phone message left at his home. State Attorney General Jerry Pappert said the probe started in Sept. 2003 when Weatherly cops told state authorities suspicious things had been disappearing for months. There were the plastic envelopes of cocaine that mysteriously "exploded" after having been placed in the evidence locker — an unlocked drawer. There were the times when cops showed up unexpectedly at the station only to find Cara there alone and the place reeking of pot smoke. There were the joints and pot pipes cops noticed in Cara's desk drawer. Finally, a "reverse sting" was set up this summer. On Aug. 2, one of Weatherly's officers told Cara that two ounces of pot had been seized and were in the office. Also new to the office was a hidden video camera. State drug agents told a grand jury they watched Cara smoke some of the pot later that same day, then go back for more no less than eight times on Aug. 3. All of it was caught on videotape. On Aug. 4, it all came down. Cara was seen smoking pot five times before 9:15 a.m. Then he packed a pipe, tucked it into his pocket and went out on patrol. Later that day, state agents with a warrant searched his desk and found drugs and drug paraphernalia. Cara was made to undergo a blood test, which came back positive for marijuana, and he allegedly admitted smoking pot from the evidence locker. He was immediately placed on paid suspension, but the paychecks may end following his formal arrest. "We're not his judge and jury, but we can't continue paying him and filling in for him at his salary," D'Andrea said. Cara was charged with four misdemeanors: obstructing justice, criminal attempt to obstruct justice, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was booked and released on his own recognizance. His first preliminary hearing was scheduled for Nov. 17.
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\|Zach\| For The Glory Of The City Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $3056768	Wow, 5 times before 9:15 am
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Fairplay A certain set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: texas Casino cash: $10026683 VARSITY	What a stupid cop to smoke dope at the station not thinking people couldn't smell the reek of the smoke let alone him leaving pipes around. The other officers would be able to smell it on him. I have a hard time believeing that they didn't know this about the cop a long time ago.
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10-08-2004, 03:23 PM	#8
KcMizzou Supporter Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Parkville MO Casino cash: $10005170	The only thing I've experienced that was close to this was cops taking our beer when I was in HS. They'd let us go, but they seized the beer.. and drank it themselves at their cop parties. It pissed us off, because hell... it was hard to get beer. We couldn't exactly just run to QT and buy more. It was hard to get too pissed though, due to the whole "not taking us to jail" thing... Drug penalties are severe. The people this guy busted most likely did some real time. Meanwhile he's getting high in the station. Some people just have no conscience..
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10-08-2004, 03:52 PM	#10
Fairplay A certain set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: texas Casino cash: $10026683 VARSITY	[QUOTE=KcMizzou]The only thing I've experienced that was close to this was cops taking our beer when I was in HS. They'd let us go, but they seized the beer.. and drank it themselves at their cop parties. [/QUOTE] I've known a few cops that admited that they would take the beer from underage kids from them all the time. And they were bitchin as well about how the kids always have cheap beer at the parties on top of it. Cops takeing drugs? I wouldn't doubt they do it all the time. And if there is a bust some probably take a portion of it and turn the rest in. Its all a racket.
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10-08-2004, 03:19 PM	#11
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