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‘An inch away’: Tarboro police officer under investigation for attempted Trump assassination post to Facebook
CBS 17 ^ | July 15, 2024 | Ashley Anderson

Posted on 07/17/2024 7:18:35 PM PDT by Morgana

TARBORO, N.C. (WNCN) — “Damn. Only about an inch away from making America great again…”

Those 11 words have put a 24-year veteran member of the Tarboro Police Department on administrative leave pending an internal investigation. A screenshot of the post shared with CBS 17 shows the post made by Detective Sergeant Brandon Richardson.

Tarboro Chief of Police Rick Mann confirmed on Monday that Richardson is now under investigation.

On Monday, Chief Mann took to Facebook to address the post which has gained a wide range of reactions.

“We take this matter very seriously, as it does not reflect the values and standards of our department,” Chief Mann said in the post. “We understand that such incidents can affect public trust, and we are dedicated to handling this matter with the seriousness and accountability it deserves.”

Chief Mann said the department took “immediate steps to address the situation.” He said that included placing Richardson on administrative leave and launching an internal investigation to “determine the context and details surrounding the post.”

To continue to maintain their high standards of professionalism and integrity, the chief said the department will also be reviewing its social media policies to ensure they align with best practices and “clearly communicate our expectations.”

(Excerpt) Read more at cbs17.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Government; US: North Carolina
KEYWORDS: 204brandonave; 2528830903; brandonmrichardson; brandonrichardson; domesticterrorist; donutwatch; enemieslist; livesintarboro; maketarborogreat; police; tarboro; tds
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Sir your job is to serve and protect, even a President you don't agree with.
1 posted on 07/17/2024 7:18:35 PM PDT by Morgana
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To: Morgana

The guy is absolute scum.


2 posted on 07/17/2024 7:21:32 PM PDT by LongWayHome
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To: Morgana

Stupid way to end a career.


3 posted on 07/17/2024 7:21:33 PM PDT by Jonty30 (He hunted a mammoth for me, just because I said I was hungry. He is such a good friend. )
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To: Morgana

Never believe that democrats are good people. They are thugs and they support evil.
They like threatening people and ruining their lives.
And they accuse you of every awful name in the book, if you dare oppose them.


4 posted on 07/17/2024 7:22:46 PM PDT by Williams (Stop Tolerating The Intolerant)
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“24 year veteran”

So worst case he is fired with a 6 figure a year retirement. Disgusting.


5 posted on 07/17/2024 7:22:57 PM PDT by DAC21
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To: Morgana

what a retard


6 posted on 07/17/2024 7:23:09 PM PDT by PGR88
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To: Morgana

So much for the Constitution with this guy. Every arrest he has ever made should be audited.


7 posted on 07/17/2024 7:23:34 PM PDT by mikey_hates_everything
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To: Jonty30

Let’s hope so.


8 posted on 07/17/2024 7:23:43 PM PDT by traderrob6
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To: Jonty30

Just a year away from his pension


9 posted on 07/17/2024 7:23:48 PM PDT by monkeyshine (live and let live is dead)
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To: Morgana

He’s about to be “let go Brandon”


10 posted on 07/17/2024 7:23:52 PM PDT by lightman (I am a binary Trinitarian. Deal with it!)
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To: Morgana

No photo of him ?


11 posted on 07/17/2024 7:26:39 PM PDT by 11th_VA (Celebrate Climate Change !!!)
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To: Morgana

just like in the military.its the rank of the uniform!!!not who fills it!!


12 posted on 07/17/2024 7:27:48 PM PDT by Terry L Smith
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To: Morgana
Tarboro of all places. Hard to believe.

13 posted on 07/17/2024 7:28:21 PM PDT by Governor Dinwiddie (LORD, grant thy people grace to withstand the temptations of the world, the flesh, and the devil.)
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To: Morgana

Social media can be like a minefield for idiots.

But good riddance to a “lawman” with the heart of a murderer.


14 posted on 07/17/2024 7:30:21 PM PDT by Southside_Chicago_Republican (God save the United States!)
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To: Morgana

Posting stupid comments has consequences.


15 posted on 07/17/2024 7:32:57 PM PDT by The_Media_never_lie
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To: Morgana

That’s at least three police officer wishing death to Trump in the past two days:
* Tulsa
* Houston
* Tarboro

They are all on “administrative leave” pending investigation.

There are probably others I have not read about.


16 posted on 07/17/2024 7:35:10 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom (“When exposing a crime is treated like a crime, you are being ruled by criminals” – Edward Snowden)
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To: Morgana

When to make it worse for the guy.

Advise that since he’s under investigation, he is prohibited from filing his retirement paperwork, til the investigation is complete. Termination can take away his pension and benefits


17 posted on 07/17/2024 7:35:15 PM PDT by qaz123
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To: LongWayHome

How things gave changed. When my dad was a fireman in the 1960’s we were not even allowed to have a political sign in our yard. Civil service employees in our town were not allowed to openly share their political views. It may seem draconian, but the rule served a purpose.


18 posted on 07/17/2024 7:39:45 PM PDT by suijuris (Once a man learns to see he finds himself alone in the world with nothing but folly.)
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To: Morgana

It must be comforting having police officers who wish death on those they disagree with


19 posted on 07/17/2024 7:41:51 PM PDT by NWFree (Somebody has to say it 🤪)
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To: lightman

Here’s hoping.


20 posted on 07/17/2024 7:46:09 PM PDT by No name given (Anonymous is who you’ll know me as)
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