The Virginian-Pilot
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CHESAPEAKE
Ryan Frederick, the Chesapeake resident accused of killing a police officer, is a hard-working man who believed he was protecting himself the night the officer came to his door and tried to serve a search warrant, Frederick’s aunt said today.
“He’s not a killer,” said Sheryl Morales of Chesapeake. “He knew someone was in his house and he shot.’’
Frederick, 28, is being held in jail without bond for the shooting of police detective Jarrod Shivers.
Shivers, an eight-year veteran of the force and father of three, was shot Jan. 17 while executing the search warrant at 932 Redstart Ave. in the Portlock section of Chesapeake. Police have said Shivers was trying to enter the home when shots were fired from inside and hit him.
Morales said the tragedy could have been avoided.
“What would you do in that situation? If they had've knocked on the door and got a response, he would have let them in,’’ she said, crying during an interview with The Virginian-Pilot this morning at her home in her South Norfolk neighborhood.
Frederick faces charges of first-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. His arraignment is scheduled for Jan. 30 in Chesapeake General District Court.
The medical examiner’s office said Shivers died from a single gunshot wound to his arm and chest. He was wearing body armor and a badge when he executed the search warrant, police said. Police also wore helmets marked “POLICE’’ when they came to the house.
Morales said she wanted to attend a candlelight vigil Sunday in honor of the officer but worried that it would create more problems. Today she offered the family’s condolences to Shivers’ wife and family.
“I’m just so sorry for her loss and her kids’ loss,” she said. “We all offer our condolences. We’ve all prayed for them.’’
Morales said Frederick purchased a gun as protection for his home and he practiced at firing ranges to learn how to use it. A couple of days before the shooting, someone attempted to break into the house, she said.
At about 120 pounds, Frederick would have been no match for an intruder, she said. “Ryan never hurt anyone in his life,’’ she said. “He had nothing more than a speeding ticket on his record.”
She said if police found marijuana in the house, it would have been only a small amount for personal use. According to a search warrant, police found an unspecified amount of marijuana, smoking devices and other paraphernalia in Frederick’s home.
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sorry??
I was going back and reading past posts and came across what where someone quoted: "I know many cops and this is a big topic for them. Announcing is not a thing they forget to do. The evidence is out to the public! It's on the back of the search warrant that wavy tv 10 has.. Read it closely!" -end quote- Are you kidding? Funny...a cop came to my HOME and ARRESTED me for a warrant that he READ WRONG for a bad check I wrote THREE YEARS PRIOR! Took me to the station and everything and realized that all he had to do was PRESENT it to me. These "COPS" need more training. No matter how long they've 'been on the force' They're turning into MORONS.
I found my way to this
I found my way to this tragic story via
http://stopthedrugwar.org
(a site that should be visited and supported by concerned citizens)
Unfortunately, the failed drug policies of the Commonwealth [and all the other 49 US] facilitates these types of events on a regular basis but usually it is the civilian who winds up being "carried by 6" rather than "judged by 12."
Google the name Donald Scott and see what comes up. There are many, many others like him. TOO MANY.
The dilemma in America the
The dilemma in America the Free (yeah, right) anymore is that --especially where "drugs" are involved-- one can NOT get a jury of his/her peers as was intended by the Founding Fathers. During the jury selection process, potential jurors will be asked whether or not they approve of Prohibition. Those that do not agree lock-step with the state are dismissed from duty and the odds of that person getting a fair trial are out of the courthouse. This is today's America--where the government controls the people...not the other way around. That is why nearly everyone accused of drug crimes always pleads out. Is the US a republic? you bet it isn't!!
I pray for this young man that he will be exonerated and the "the people" will demand reform of these inhumane drug policies and our broken down criminal justice system.
I feel sorry for both
I feel sorry for both parties in this case... Let the case go to trial and see all of the facts. Let the families rest and do what they have to do... I know everyone has an opinion which would be the purpose of this but having all of the facts are important. God bless all the parties involved!
Gen, again, I say don't
Gen, again, I say don't comment on something that your not sure about. Read your comment again and say to yourself do I know 100% that everything is correct. Do you really think the police didn't announce themselves... or are you going by what Ryan is saying. I know many cops and this is a big topic for them. Announcing is not a thing they forget to do. The evidence is out to the public! It's on the back of the search warrant that wavy tv 10 has.. Read it closely! Do you think where it says "Books" there talking about the bible! Put the evidence together... What it comes down to is there are laws in place to make sure we don't live in a place like, say, "Iraq." We have laws, there fairly simple! Drugs are illegal, possessing a legal gun while growing pot or being a user of any illegal narcotic would be illegal. Oh and by the way it's common for people who store drugs or grow drugs in their house to have someone break in... example just prior to the police getting there. I feel sorry for him too... It may not sound like it but I do.
As a former police officer and here's my take on it.
Some of you guys have already passed judgment on this guy because you believe everything the media and police say. I can tell you as a former cop (15 years), they will twist things the way they want and there's nothing you or I can do about it. Anyway, if this guy was a big time pot dealer, usually they would know how much dope they are holding. He would also know that the small amount found would only be a "MISDEMEANOR, nothing worth going to prison for. He's holding down a job, full-time! I guess the weed business wasn't paying enough right? Where's the big time weed bust? So they had a search warrant, they are not hard to get I've gotten some by smiling the right way. Nothing like being awaken out of a deep sleep, with barking dogs, your door being kicked in and your heart racing. He was scared and it was an accident. The guy feared for his life and he didn't know what was happening. You officers that have kicked in doors, you know how fast it happens...within seconds.Just know this, the police are not always right and not all of them follow procedure. The neighbor heard a shot, but not the police yelling "POLICE"? Doesn't sound right at all. Sorry CPD, you goofed on this one. C
I actually know Ryan and
I actually know Ryan and alot about the story, as well as one of the many reasons he thought he was being broken into. 3 weeks prior one of our friends mothers that lived nearby (2 streets over) to ryan had a home invasion happen, Our friends mother was in the house with others when two armed gunnmen kicked in her door and robbed her at gunpoint right at christmas. Then a week or so later Ryans shed had been broken into. So when the cop did not knock on the door and announce himself and ryan heard them kicking at the door he immediatly thought about the other incidents and thought he was being robbed. i’m not making excuses for him but i understand where is mindset was. Ryan was not into drugs really or anything major. He did smoke pot but only personally and did not deal it or use other hard drugs. So he would not have thought about it being the police at his door. This is very unfotunate and my heart goes out to the officers family but this incident could have been avoided and handeled differently, the police should have announced themselves. I don’t believe he should be charged with first degree murder, involuntary manslauter would be more correct of a charge. The origional
Appearance of illegal activity...at the very least.
I have read both stories...unfortunately we don't have access to the police report. We don't know if during the process of obtaining the warrant, whether the CPD went to the garage during the day and looked through the door or window to see what they could in plain sight. According to Frederick he was growing...other plants. That would seem to be in line with the makeup of the backyard at the residence. Ponds? Lillie Pads? If he was growing other plants, why would he grow them indoors (unless it's too cold outside)? Or was that just to cover up illicit activity? I have read all the comments from both stories. Why haven't the police released any details as to what exactly they found in the garage? I believe the only explanation is...both parties were wrong. The CPD could possibly have avoided the shooting. The defendant should not have had the appearance of illegal activity. Generally, in life if something looks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it's a duck.
Detective Shivers
I have read all the comments and just want to teach everyone a little something in life. Please stop commenting when you don't know all the facts. For the ones that do know the facts and can't discuss them it's really upsetting. It would be easier if all the facts were given up front as far as evidence and what really happen instead of what you heard or what you think. In life, get the facts before you comment so passionately about something. The quote "Knowledge is power" would fit this situation in life. It would be better if everyone waited for the case to come to trial and see its ending. All of the facts will be out at this point. Everyone will have all the information and can comment knowing all the facts. So for billyb71759 and adamc! Please hold your comments! I would love to know what raid you were on with the police and they didn't announce themselves billyb71759... (They always announce) So unless you were out there standing on the street observing the police on Redstart that night, hold your comments... and by the way people are found innocent everyday... it doesn't mean that they weren't doing the alleged act! It's a thing called probable cause and bey
home invasions & or search warrants
Just to clarify my last post, I am in no way referring to the execution of a search warrant as a home invasion. Also in todays news there was a home invasion in portsmouth where 1 was killed just last night. Also in the last month another occured where 2 brothers were killed. And if I am not mistake another in which a toddler was also killed. I feel obligated to clarify this due to the verbal reprimands directed towards other comment contributers for posting thier opinions..key word opinion. I offer condolences to the family of the slain officer, his family & co-workers. This is a real mess. I hope steps are taken by the the city of Chesapeake, the CPD, and all citizens to insure that a trajedy like this is not repeated in the future.