Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Inmate Released Over COVID-19 Fears Arrested For Murder Hours After He Got Out of Jail
breaking911.com ^ | 4/14/2020 | Joseph Edwards Williams

Posted on 04/14/2020 9:10:18 PM PDT by bitt

TAMPA, Florida — An inmate who was released from jail due to fears of coeronavirus spread has been re-arrested on a murder charge.

Deputies say 26-year-old Joseph Edwards Williams commited second-degree murder the day after he was released.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office says Williams fatally shot a man near 81st Street South and Ash Avenue just hours into his freedom. He was previously arrested for possession of heroin and possession of drug paraphernalia.

More than 150 inmates have been released in Hillsborough County.

“There is no question Joseph Williams took advantage of this health emergency to commit crimes while he was out of jail awaiting resolution of a low-level, non-violent offense,” Sheriff Chad Chronister said. “As a result, I call on the State Attorney to prosecute this defendant to the fullest extent of the law.”

“Judges, prosecutors, and Sheriffs around the country are facing difficult decisions during this health crisis with respect to balancing public health and public safety. Sheriffs in Florida and throughout our country have released non-violent, low-level offenders to protect our deputies and the jail population from an outbreak. Our commitment as an agency is to keep this community safe and enforce the law.”

(Excerpt) Read more at breaking911.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Extended News; Government; News/Current Events; US: Florida
KEYWORDS: again; catchandrelease; chadchronister; chinavirus; florida; heroin; hillsboroughcounty; inmatereleased; josephewilliams; murder; prisonreleases; tampa
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-28 next last

1 posted on 04/14/2020 9:10:18 PM PDT by bitt
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | View Replies]

To: Whenifhow; null and void; aragorn; EnigmaticAnomaly; kalee; Kale; AZ .44 MAG; Baynative; bgill; ...

p


2 posted on 04/14/2020 9:10:35 PM PDT by bitt (Hell hath no fury like a scorned patriot.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: bitt

Another death caused by Coronavirus, add it to the stats.


3 posted on 04/14/2020 9:12:33 PM PDT by roadcat
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: bitt

Dang, who’d a thunk it?


4 posted on 04/14/2020 9:13:27 PM PDT by Professional
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: bitt

The good news is that the death is categorized as a covid-19 related death. Everyone served the state to the best outcome.


5 posted on 04/14/2020 9:14:11 PM PDT by blackdog (Making wine cave appearances upon request.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: bitt
The family member(s) should sue for wrongful death.

Probably wouldn't go anywhere, but there must be push back to this insanity.

6 posted on 04/14/2020 9:15:16 PM PDT by rxsid (HOW CAN A NATURAL BORN CITIZEN'S STATUS BE "GOVERNED" BY GREAT BRITAIN? - Leo Donofrio (2009))
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: rxsid
Probably wouldn't go anywhere, but there must be push back to this insanity.

Until these people are personally responsible /liable (& not the taxpayers)...they aren't going anywhere.

7 posted on 04/14/2020 9:18:27 PM PDT by BookmanTheJanitor
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 6 | View Replies]

To: bitt

Those PC _SSHOLES need to be sued for many MILLIONS for this crap. This release of violent criminals with the Wuhan Virus as pretense is happening ALL ACROSS our country.
Libs are taking full advantage of the crisis the WHO and Communist China have released upon us to unleash their destructive policies upon our people.


8 posted on 04/14/2020 9:20:28 PM PDT by ocrp1982
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: bitt

Our prison system needs to consider pandemics happen and make appropriate changes to the ways prisoners are fed and watched.


9 posted on 04/14/2020 9:22:48 PM PDT by GOPJ (HOW TO: Virus-Free Food: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKx-F4AKteE)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: bitt

There are going to be a lot of stories like this. California and Washington too.


10 posted on 04/14/2020 9:23:49 PM PDT by Spok
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: bitt

11 posted on 04/14/2020 9:25:08 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: bitt

A criminal committed a crime as son as he was able. The only people who will even pretend to be surprised are democrats. But wait there’s more. He shot a guy which means he had access to and used a gun. I guess the. Background check system doesn’t apply to criminals.


12 posted on 04/14/2020 9:25:50 PM PDT by from occupied ga (Your government is your most dangerous enemy)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: bitt

charge the governor and judge with murder.


13 posted on 04/14/2020 9:27:25 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; Not Averse to Going Bronson.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: bitt
TAMPA, Florida — An inmate who was released from jail due to fears of coeronavirus spread has been re-arrested on a murder charge.

A blind man could have seen this coming.

14 posted on 04/14/2020 9:28:18 PM PDT by Mark17 (Father of US Air Force Officer in pilot training. Flew the DA-20 and T-6. One more aircraft to go.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: GOPJ
"Our prison system needs to consider pandemics happen and make appropriate changes to the ways prisoners are fed and watched."

I agree. Why isn't there a plan in place for this? It seems as though the system officials were more afraid of being sickened by the virus than they were concerned about prisoners being sickened. They certainly were more concerned about themselves than the public.
15 posted on 04/14/2020 9:28:22 PM PDT by DilJective (our founding fathers revolted over less.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 9 | View Replies]

To: bitt

I’m looking for the Johns Hopkins map of people killed by released convicts.


16 posted on 04/14/2020 9:28:58 PM PDT by Ouchthatonehurt
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Ouchthatonehurt; bitt
"I’m looking for the Johns Hopkins map of people killed by released convicts.

Here ya go!

17 posted on 04/14/2020 9:52:38 PM PDT by rxsid (HOW CAN A NATURAL BORN CITIZEN'S STATUS BE "GOVERNED" BY GREAT BRITAIN? - Leo Donofrio (2009))
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 16 | View Replies]

To: from occupied ga

Death penalty crime if Florida still has it.

Hillsborough County. Didn’t the county leader order his sheriffs to give people $500 tickets for violating the no gathering order he gave?

Time to get rid of the fascist leader and sue his ass till the end of time.


18 posted on 04/14/2020 9:53:56 PM PDT by MadMax, the Grinning Reaper
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 12 | View Replies]

To: bitt

How was he able to legally buy a gun so quickly? Don’t they have background check laws in Florida!


19 posted on 04/14/2020 9:57:40 PM PDT by Texas Eagle (If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberals would have no standards at all -- Texas Eagle)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: roadcat

“Another death caused by Coronavirus, add it to the stats.”

My exact thought. Calling Dr. Birx!

Trump is single-handedly exposing every swamp-dweller in DC. The ubiquitous incompetents there threatens to take us all down.


20 posted on 04/14/2020 10:01:59 PM PDT by Bshaw (A nefarious deceit is upon us all!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 3 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-28 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson