Video: Birmingham Police Officer arrested for rape and sodomy
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Birmingham Officer arrested for rape
Birmingham Officer arrested for rape
Associated Press
BIRMINGHAM- The Birmingham Police Department reports today that a male suspect has been identified in connection with the sexual assault of a 23-year-old female victim, which occurred on Thursday, July 9, 2009, in the Western area of town.
The suspect has been identified as Birmingham Police Officer Cleveland Reynolds, of Birmingham, Alabama.
A Sodomy 1st Degree warrant, under a $60,000.00 bond and a Rape 1st Degree warrant, under a $60,000.00 bond, have been obtained against this suspect.
The suspect is in the custody of the Jefferson County Jail.
The suspect has worked 1 year with the Department and was assigned to the West Precinct 11 p.m. - 7 a.m. shift. The suspect was on duty during the alleged incident.
The suspect is currently on paid administrative leave with the B.P.D.
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For those who do not realize: The police do not and can not protect you. 99% of the time the bodies are already on the ground or the money & porperty and culprit are already gone by the time law enforcement can arrive upon the scene. You have to take responsibility for your own protection and self defense. Like the Boy Scout motto states: BE PREPARED
I agree police officers should not get paid while in jail for such a horrendous crime.
It is not like they enjoy paying a criminal, but there is more to it than most realize. Quick to jump to conclusion…
I can’t believe the police dept.
would pay a policeman to be off
work for such an horrible crime.
They are here to protect us, NOT
hurt us!!!!!!!!! I just don’t think
it is right or fair to the people
of the communities.
Thank You
Paid leave??? That’s way to generous! Should be leave without pay. Oh, I forgot when cops are arrested they are innocent until proven guilty. Different set of standards from Joe the Plumber.
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