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Maurice Clemmons, man wanted for questioning, has long criminal history
Seattle Times ^ | November 29, 2009 | Seattle Times staff

Posted on 11/29/2009 6:16:16 PM PST by Charles Henrickson

Maurice Clemmons, the 37-year-old Tacoma man being sought for questioning in the killing of four Lakewood police officers this morning, has a long criminal record punctuated by violence, erratic behavior and concerns about his mental health.

Nine years ago, then-Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee granted clemency to Clemmons, commuting his lengthy prison sentence over the protestations of prosecutors.

"This is the day I've been dreading for a long time," Larry Jegley, prosecuting attorney for Arkansas' Pulaski County said Sunday night when informed that Clemmons was being sought in connection to the killings.

Clemmons' criminal history includes at least five felony convictions in Arkansas and at least eight felony charges in Washington. The record also stands out for the number of times he has been released from custody despite questions about the danger he posed.

Clemmons had been in jail in Pierce County for the past several months on a pending charge of second-degree rape of a child.

He was released from custody just six days ago, even though he was wanted on a fugitive warrant out of Arkansas and was staring at eight felony charges in all out of Washington state.

(Excerpt) Read more at seattletimes.nwsource.com ...


TOPICS: Front Page News; News/Current Events; US: Arkansas; US: Washington
KEYWORDS: arkansas; blamehuckabee; clemmons; huckabee; huckabeeclemency; huckster; lakewood; lakewoodshooting; mauriceclemmons; police; policekilling; seattle; tacoma; washington
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To: ArmstedFragg
Incidents like Fort Hood will push some number of loonies over the edge prior to their appointed date, and they also result in the media suddenly noticing the similar incidents that they usually don’t give 24-7 national coverage to. That media obsession then motivates the loonies who are seeking fame. And around we go...

Well put.

101 posted on 11/29/2009 8:02:17 PM PST by amom
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To: All

Mark Renninger. May God bless your soul.

102 posted on 11/29/2009 8:06:43 PM PST by MarMema (chains we can believe in)
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To: ezoeni

You are in my evening prayers.


103 posted on 11/29/2009 8:07:29 PM PST by MarMema (chains we can believe in)
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To: Charles Henrickson

I notice there is no contact information for Huckabee on FNC’s website. Too bad; I wanted to send my congratulations along to the governor.

I hope his show is canceled.


104 posted on 11/29/2009 8:14:02 PM PST by DCurts
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To: Clint Williams

Scenario 1

Reporter: “Sheriff why was the suspect shot 67 times?”

Sheriff: “Mam we ran out of bullets.”


105 posted on 11/29/2009 8:14:14 PM PST by Mtned
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To: the anti-liberal
which suggests to me that he considers himself a muslim

Good call.

106 posted on 11/29/2009 8:14:27 PM PST by MarMema (chains we can believe in)
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To: Global2010; Just Lori
JustLori is nearby. I live about 15 mins south of the shooting. He fled south on foot. Our place is rural and far from neighbors but my daughter is staying somewhere far north tonight and we have guns.

Also we have a good alert dog.

107 posted on 11/29/2009 8:17:41 PM PST by MarMema (chains we can believe in)
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To: rockrr

Stay vigilante.

Hopefully this guy will be stopped permantly, soon.

According to reports he was not liked in his neighborhood, left his truck at the scene, may have a bullet wound so not to many options for a clean get away.


108 posted on 11/29/2009 8:19:02 PM PST by Global2010 (Strange We Can Believe In)
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To: All

Just FWIW, my local newspaper this evening has a story on a young man now being held for grafitti vandalism. His bail’s $279,000. Then again, I’m not in Washington.


109 posted on 11/29/2009 8:23:34 PM PST by ArmstedFragg (hoaxy dopey changey)
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To: MarMema

I’m 30 minutes south of that coffee shop. Heck, girl! We’re closer to each other than we thought!


110 posted on 11/29/2009 8:24:17 PM PST by Just Lori (What we have is a TOXIC government, and that aint no ASSET!!!!)
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To: Just Lori

We’re close to Canyon and Brookdale.


111 posted on 11/29/2009 8:25:17 PM PST by MarMema (chains we can believe in)
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To: ArmstedFragg
150k for rape, 280k for vandalism.

Why aren't liberal feminists up in arms? Why aren't they up in arms over islam's treatment of women? Etc.

112 posted on 11/29/2009 8:26:38 PM PST by the anti-liberal
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To: MarMema

Sounds safe. Hope yall cant get some rest tonight.

Lets hope they catch him quickly.


113 posted on 11/29/2009 8:33:01 PM PST by Global2010 (Strange We Can Believe In)
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To: All

It hasn’t been mentioned on this thread. The man was not just facing charges for child rape, it was considered to be a 3rd felony in our state’s 3 strikes you’re out law. He was facing certain life imprisonment! 15k, or life imprisonment was what it boiled down to. I’m going to guess that the perp is dead, from self inflicted gun shot wound. He decided to commit murder suicide.

I live only 2 miles from where this happened, and about 4 miles from where two black pukes point blank murdered a brinks truck driver making a stop at Walmart. Those perps got $400 from the driver who died instantly. They later that night, or next night, were found celebrating their loot at Red Lobster within miles of the scene of the crime.


114 posted on 11/29/2009 8:36:10 PM PST by Professional
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To: Just Lori

And another Freeper posted they are just North of the murder.

He is traingulated by Freepers, send out the FreepVibe!


115 posted on 11/29/2009 8:37:43 PM PST by Global2010 (Strange We Can Believe In)
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To: Professional

Huckabee’s Record: Freed a Rapist Who Became a Killer, etc...
The Brad Blog ^ | November 28, 2007 | Jon Ponder

Posted on Wednesday, November 28, 2007 4:34:14 PM by 2ndDivisionVet

http://209.157.64.200/focus/f-gop/1931892/posts


116 posted on 11/29/2009 8:38:05 PM PST by restornu (Teach them correct principles and let them govern themselves! ~ Joseph Smith)
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To: MarMema
For those interested - Huck's statement on today's events:

Statement Regarding Washington State Slayings

"The senseless and savage execution of police officers in Washington State has saddened the nation, and early reports indicate that a person of interest is a repeat offender who once lived in Arkansas and was wanted on outstanding warrants here and Washington State. The murder of any individual is profound tragedy, but the murder of a police officer is the worst of all murders in that it is an assault on every citizen and the laws we live within.

Should he be found to be responsible for this horrible tragedy, it will be the result of a series of failures in the criminal justice system in both Arkansas and Washington State. He was recommended for and received a commutation of his original sentence from 1990, making him parole eligible and was paroled by the parole board once they determined he met the conditions at that time. He was arrested later for parole violation and taken back to prison to serve his full term, but prosecutors dropped the charges that would have held him. It appears that he has continued to have a string of criminal and psychotic behavior but was not kept incarcerated by either state. This is a horrible and tragic event and if found and convicted the offender should be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law. Our thoughts and prayers are and should be with the families of those honorable, brave, and heroic police officers."

The astute will notice that he conveniently leaves out his own role in commuting Clemmons' sentence over the protestations of the prosecution.
117 posted on 11/29/2009 8:38:43 PM PST by the anti-liberal
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To: Just Lori

http://michellemalkin.com/

Michelle Malkin now has up an article on this also


118 posted on 11/29/2009 8:39:30 PM PST by SoCalPol (Reagan Republican for Palin 2012)
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To: Longbow1969

I want Huck-a-poo to burn in hell. Ass-Hat!!


119 posted on 11/29/2009 8:40:34 PM PST by Lockbar (March toward the sound of the guns.)
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To: MarMema

Sad.

Four families that are going to be grieving through this holiday because of some sick creep who should have never seen freedom after all the crimes he has committed.

Damn shame.


120 posted on 11/29/2009 8:41:16 PM PST by Global2010 (Strange We Can Believe In)
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