F Bombs Deployed

An encounter with police after an attorney on vacation at Eagle Ridge Resort had struck an object with his car and not stopped has resulted in a complaint filed by the Illinois Administrator.

As Respondent was driving between Galena and Eagle Ridge Resort, Jo Davies County Sheriff’s Deputy Scott Wernet identified Respondent’s car as the vehicle involved in the incident…In observing the vehicle, Deputy Wernet noted that Respondent had no taillights and was swerving and crossing the center line on the road. Deputy Wernet turned on his flashing lights and Respondent pulled over to the side of the road.

He had been drinking prior to the stop.

The charges allege

During the arrest, Respondent told the three officers repeatedly that they were “assholes.” Respondent made the statement  “I’m from the south side. I know people and we will find you.” Sgt. Ketelsen  asked Respondent if that was a threat and Respondent answered that it was “a  fucking promise.” Respondent informed Deputy Wernet that he was an attorney.

Deputy Wernet proceeded to transport Respondent  to the Jo Davies County jail. During the transport, which was videotaped,  Respondent repeatedly stated that there was no probable cause for his arrest and  that it was unjust. Respondent again stated that he was from the south side and  above the law. Respondent stated “you hurt me, I will hurt you,” and “If you  want a war, we will go to war.”

…upon arrival at the Jo  Davies County jail, during the booking, which was also videotaped, Respondent  repeatedly pleaded with the officers to release him. Respondent also made the  following statements during his booking:

Respondent: That’s a bunch of fucking asses.

Sgt. Ketelsen: Put your hands up on the lockers.

Respondent: And I’m going to fucking completely  fucking annihilate this whole fucking department.

Sgt. Ketelsen: Alright. Go ahead and put your hands  on the lockers.

Respondent: And I’m an attorney. I can do it.

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Respondent: You will fucking…yeah, you better get  some God damn protection at your God damn house. Yes, you better…why are you  doing this?

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Respondent: This is…swerving (inaudible) traffic.  This is what it is, right. And speeding a little bit to move (inaudible)  traffic. Good case. Rock solid. It’s rock solid. I long to see you fucking  (inaudible) and I will (inaudible) mother fucker and where’s my girlfriend,  asshole? What’d you do to my girlfriend, asshole? Do you have a wife…do you have  a wife, asshole? You’re going to fucking see something going on. (Inaudible)  does she ever go out because I’ll go with her. Fucker. You mother fucker. No  deal mother fucker.

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Respondent: My wife. I don’t have a wife anymore  but you can go after her if you want. Do you have a wife because I’m going to go  after her.

Sgt. Ketelsen: (Inaudible)

Respondent: Awesome. Does she…is she cute at all?  Maybe not. Damn it. I tell you, I’m going to hurt you as a fucking civilian can  hurt you.

 The attorney was charged with driving  under the influence of alcohol and other offenses. He was separately charged with threatening the officers.

He was convicted of the DUI. The remaining criminal and traffic charges were dismissed.

He was later convicted of driving while his license was suspended.

He is also charged in the disciplinary case with commingling in a client matter. (Mike Frisch)