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Officer Code of Ethics as per the International Chiefs of Police

The Law Enforcement Code of Ethics as promulgated by the International Association of Chiefs of Police in 1991 is hereby adopted with amendments as included below:

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"I will keep my private life unsullied as an example to all and will behave in a manner which does not bring discredit to me or my agency. I will maintain courageous calm in the face of danger, scorn, or ridicule; develop self-restraint; and be constantly mindful of the welfare of others. Honest in thought and deed in both my personal and official life, I will be exemplary in obeying the law and the regulations of my department. Whatever I see or hear of a confidential nature or that is confided to me in my official capacity will be kept ever secret unless revelation is necessary in the performance of duty."

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"I will never act officiously or permit personal feelings, prejudices, political beliefs, aspirations, animosities, or friendships to influence my decisions. With no compromise for crime and relentless prosecution of criminals, I will enforce the law courteously and appropriately without fear or favor, malice or ill will, never employing unnecessary force or violence and never accepting gratuities."

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"I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith, and accept it as a public trust to be held so long as I am true to the ethics of the police service. I will never engage in acts of bribery nor will I condone such acts by other police officers. I will cooperate with all legally authorized agencies and their representatives in the pursuit of justice."

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Someone in Duquesne didn't get this memo!!!

Stubby's Punishment... Until the Civil Suit!

Arbiters Decide... Taxpayers Lose Again!

Back in March of this year, Stubby, in his usual arrogance decided to fire two police officers. Remember this came at the height of the juvenile crimes and lack of police coverage? Anyway, both officers filed greviences and, at the city's request, both were decided by not one but two arbiters at the cost of $5,000 each! Now, both arbiters have independently ruled that Officer Harnyak and Sgt. Ebbitt were wrongfully terminated and are to be re-instated. Once again Stubby's "I did what I did because I could" attitude got the city in a jackpot. Both officers are to be awarded not only back-pay between March & September, but tens-of-thousands of dollars in missed overtime. These monies will come out of the city coffers. i.e. the taxpayers wallets!

Here We Go Again, Only This Time...

No holding back. Everything and everyone dirty is fair game!

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This Time... NO HOLDS BARRED!!!

Broken Police Cars Apparently Not a Priority

Because half of the Duquesne police vehicle fleet is broken down and in need of repair, officers have had to turn to alternative ways to answer calls. Maybe if stubby and gang spent less money on arbitrators and attorneys, the city could pay a few repair bills.

Case Fixing? You Be the Judge

DDS has learned that the police chief's favorite past time of case fixing and screwing his own officers continues. It works like this: When an officer makes an arrest that goes to trial in county court, there is a subpoena list generated by the District Attorney's office. Witnesses on that list are sent a court subpoena demanding their attendance.
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While every other police department in the county has to abide by these rules, it seems that there has been a long-standing practice in Duquesne where officers have been sent subpoenas but lefty decides as to who attends and who does not. So, in many cases, the DA commands an officer to be in court but lefty orders some cops to ignore an official court document. We heard that one Assistant District Attorney even asked "Who the hell does he (the chief) think he is?"
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By the way: Apparently lefty has disciplined and even suspended officers for not appearing while under subpoena. (Of course his pets don't get into trouble). One has to wonder how many other subpoenas have been "lost" when one of "Chief Arrogant's" croonies have come to trial.

Keeping Their Feet to the Fire

The word on the street, and in city hall itself, is that we've rattled a few cages over the past couple of months. We have proven without a doubt that the First Admendment is not only a right to be enjoyed by all, it is also a very powerful weapon to be used against those who thumb their nose at the law and prostitute the system that they are sworn to serve to punish those who don't agree with their dirty politics.
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Through this, we ourselves have learned that knowledge is truely power and the printed word is still an incredible force in this or any town. Anyone who doubts this need only look at the number of hits on this blog's counter or read the comments posted by those who agree or even disagree with our purpose.
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As long as stubby is in office and lefty walks free, we promise to continue our mission and keep their feet to the fire.

Case Fixing, Drug Dealers, Now Shady Accounting!

A source in the police department tells DDS that for years there has been a contingency or "flower" fund that the officers have the option to pay into. The fund exists for the purchase of flowers, mass cards, Christmas parties, etc. Many of Duquesne's finest opt to contribute at $5 per pay to the tune of $130 a year per officer.

A great idea in theory but it seems that only lefty has control of the monies. We were told that over the years, officers have asked for an accounting of the fund but have been ignored. It seems that "mister integrity" has refused to open the books to anyone who has asked only responding with a "What, you don't trust me?"

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In addition to his shady accounting, there is no committee or consensus as to how the money is spent. If lefty thinks that an officer's family deserves flowers, they get flowers.

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So, in the midst of case fixing, gambling, betrayal of his own family as well as his oath to uphold the law, we ask the question: Should this guy be trusted with what could easily be thousands of dollars without any auditing or accountability? Well duh!

Unexplained Pain Often Psychosomatic

The New England Journal of Medicine reported that many non-traumatic illnesses and pain onsets are caused by mental anxieties. Dr. Amil Hoptson of the Boston Chiropractic Clinic cited the case of an elderly police chief who was ridden with guilt after a lifetime of dishonesty and deception. "These feelings were such a burden to this man," Hoptson said, "one day he couldn't get out of his own car, his back just locked up!"

Sorry, We're Late

DDS would like to wish a happy belated father's Day to lefty & stubby. You both are a fine example to us all!

Old Habits Are Hard to Break

It seems that old habits are seemingly hard to break for one city official anyway. A few years ago a channel 11 investigation showed stubby telling everyone that he didn't know anything about the fire chief drinking on duty. Well, you know now stub. We just want to know... is the fire chief on the clock or does he punch-out for his liquid lunch at Harveys?
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Good thing he didn't park the city vehicle in front of Harveys, that would be too obvious!

No Place Like Home

Far cry from a two-story brick on a corner lot with a swimming pool.

Look on the bright side there Left, maybe they'll have a prison softball team!

Leave the Driving to Someone Else

Hey Lefty, if you're going back to Florida to visit your old friend again this summer, why not take the bus?

Another Day Closer

Only the truely arrogant believe that they are above the law. Just remember lefty, these will fit your wrists as well!

You Reap What You Sow

We have heard that quite a few of the posted comments have ruffled some feathers in the police department. In the interest of harmony, peace and fairness, we've not only refused to post any name calling comments, but we've also removed any already posted insulting comments. Those who have taken personal offense to those comments must look within themselves. Let us remind you that it was YOUR actions and personal reputation that invited those attacks and its not our job to defend you!

How Does Stubby Spend $25,000?

In the Daily News on Tuesday May 27th, there appeared an article on the dedication of the new war memorial. It talked about how our beloved mayor asked the state for $25,000 to "overhaul" the monument. At the dedication, the senator's aid, and daughter of the mayor, spoke of how the senator "sends his congratulations and appreciates all you (the mayor) do for the City of Duquesne."

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So, we ask, what about securing money for the benefit of the town? What about bringing in new business and not screwing the ones we have? What about cleaning up more than the memorial and clean up Grant Avenue? If you haven't noticed, the newly planted flowers in the park don't make the drug dealers any prettier. We hate to break this to you stubby but Dairy Mart, a barber shop, a women's clothing store and a couple of bars don't make a "shopping district!"

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By the way, have you seen the parklet at Grant and 837? Overgrown weeds, empty heroin packets and crack baggies, how inviting that is!

And Now, A Word From Our Sponsors

With regard to the posted comments, we have permitted 98% of all comments that we have received. The other 2% however, we have not posted for viewing. The purpose of this blog is to expose the waste, corruption and illegal, (we repeat ILLEGAL) activity that continues in city hall. This blog is a forum for that information only and not a platform for small-minded idiots to use for personal attacks, name calling and outright cruel vendettas. Therefor, if you want to call someone a "crack whore" or "piece of shit," say it to their face or start your own blog but it will not appear here.

As for our stance, we have whenever possible, showed the links, paperwork, etc. that proves our point. If you don't like it, don't read it! As for now, we will remain in the background but we promise this: Once Krivacek is out of office and Adams is prosecuted for his many criminal actions, our goals will be attained and we will come out of the shadows and show all who we are.

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... and now, back to our regulary scheduled program.

Ouch!

When interviewed by BDH Magazine, Duquesne Mayor stubby was asked to share his thoughts on the Duquesne Dirty Secrects blog. His only response was "Now I know how those poor devils feel during one of those Canadian Seal Hunts, that club hurts!"

Why We Do What We Do

An email inquired as to why we are coming forward with all of this. Why bother you ask? Our answer was best summed up by Irish orator, philosopher, & politician Edmund Burke (1729 - 1797):
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"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil

is that good men do nothing."

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We agree, Mr. Burke, we agree!

The Benefits of Being the Mayor's Daughter

Interesting that stubby's little girl was appointed Assistant Secretary to the Steel Valley Authority and asked to serve as an advisor for the YWCA and Treasurer for the League of Women Voters of Greater Pittsburgh. Daddy also got her a nice, well-paying job working for a Pennsylvania Senator. So what education does she have that makes her qualified for this state position? Why her degree in Theatre Arts, of course!

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Talk about an irony, theatre drama masks represent Tragedy & Comedy, the two words that best describe her father's administration.

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By the way, did we mention that she has a half-brother who is the business associate of an indicted drug dealer? (see April 26, 2008 post: Drugs, Money, Paper Companies and Duquesne City Hall). Hmmm, wonder if the senator is aware of this.

The More We Dig, The More We Find

It is refreshing to know that we aren't the only people who are fed up and disgusted with the years of lousy management, greed and continued nepotism. Thanks to all who continue to send us more dirty secrets. Your comments and emails are appreciated. We have so much more to share and of course prove.

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FYI - We've not heard from stubby and crew but I guess you can't deny what's in black & white (or black & blue).

One of These Stations is Not Like the Other

A recent article in the Daily News reiterated that new hires must find residence in Duquesne within 6 months. If this is to promote city pride and breathe life back into the business community, why is the city not spending our tax dollars here?
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Q.:Where does Duquesne buy tires for its vehicles?
A.: Whitaker Tire
Q.: Where does the city do its banking?
A.: McKeesport
Q.: Where does Duquesne buy its gas when there two stations here that are as competitive?
A.: Monzak's in West Mifflin

Way to promote local business, there stub!

Stubby Doesn’t Disappoint With More of the Same

We see from Wednesday’s newspaper article that it’s business as usual when it comes to Duquesne business. Mayor stubby appointed the daughter of the recently deceased Controller. The new City Controller is a self described “Stay at home mom” with a business degree from Pitt at Johnstown. Well... what better credentials can one have?

The article went on to say; “Even with a reduced force, city police have been able to carry out a recent drug warrant sweep involving Allegheny County Detectives.” In reality, it was the Allegheny County Police (numbering over 40) who carried out the drug warrants with the Duquesne Police (numbering about 4) tagging along.

The City also swore in three new officers. Although the article mentioned that all three have six months to secure residences in Duquesne, it did not mention that if one or more of the new officers gains favor with the mayor by marrying into the family, washing his car, buying his dinner, or just being his buddy, they will be exempt from the residency ordinance.

The Taxpayer Pays Again

There are now two full-time officers on "light duty" in the Duquesne Police Department. One of them is due to a "temporary" ailment but the other, we're told, is permanently disabled from performing police duties. So, we ask why is he on the desk? Can't Duquesne better utilize that twenty+ dollars per hour for another officer on the street? Isn't that what a pension is for?

More taxpayer $$$ goes up in smoke!

So... What Does Go On In City Hall?

Another report of our Duquesne tax dollars hard at work once again. A little bird tells DDS that just about every day, there is a recreational pow-wow in the city manager's office with many attending. We hear that sometimes this social gathering lasts all the way until lunch.
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Hmmm... it's good to be the mayor's son-in-law.

Introducing A New Publication

Oh the Games the City Plays

We heard through the grapevine that the city (stubby) after firing two police officers, one of which was recently awarded for exceptional service, took steps to deny both men unemployment compensation. Fortunately like most of Krivacek's attempts to screw anybody he can, this one too blew up in his face and the officers were awarded unemployment.

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Just don't forget guys, you have to pay Pennsylvania back after you win your federal lawsuit!

To Answer Some of Your Questions...

After listening to some scuttlebutt around town it seems that some people are still unclear about this blog. A few specific questions have arisen about what we've been writing. We'll try to answer them.

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Q: Is any of this stuff true?

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A: All that we're presented is fact and we have provided as much support documantation as possible. Where we did not actually show the black and white proof, we've provided the clickable link or told how and where to retrieve the documents. As to other accusations, we do have the actual paperwork but can not display it because it is inappropriate or confidential and can (and will) be given to law enforcement for criminal investigation.

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Q: Who is doing this?

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A: We are locals. We're taxpayers who are tired of seeing our hard-earned money wasted by arrogant and crooked bureaucrats. We live here but work elsewhere and have the right to drive through town without being harassed or have our car windows broken. We are city employees who are sick of being treated like its a privilege to work for the mayor and his council of cronies. We are not criminals or drug dealers but decent, hard-working people who were taught that honestly and integrity mean something. We are tired of being lied to before election day and tired of being taken advantage as our tax dollars are being wasted.

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Q: Why are we exposing all this dirty laundry?

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A: We are exposing this "stuff" because those who we speak of are not honest, they wouldn't know integrity if it bit them on their backsides. For their offices, they took an oath to serve and well as protect the residents of this town. They have failed this oath as they are only in their offices to stuff their own pockets as they exist under the motto "what's in it for me?" We have shown that without conscience, Krivacek and Adams have betrayed their offices, the citizens they swore to serve and even their own families.

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Q: What do we want to accomplish by exposing all of this?

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A: We demand the resignation of Mayor Krivacek as he has left the community unprotected by shorting an already stretched police force because of his arrogance and stupidity. He has wasted tens of thousands of dollars on lawsuits that he single-handedly brought against this town and he continues to spend hundreds of dollars on absurd labor arbitrations.

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With regard to the Police Chief Adams, we will settle for no less than his removal from city hall in handcuffs charged with case fixing, obstruction of justice and official oppression.

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As to who we are, until our goals are accomplished, we'll just remain the "Mystery Antagonists" whose numbers continue to grow.

Let's Recap

So far we have talked about: Bookmaking and pool selling within city hall by a member of the police administration, irresponsible management by the misuse of personnel and manpower leaving the taxpayers inadequately protected by a short staffed police force, waste of taxpayer monies and city resources for the payment of lawsuits and needless union arbitrations, nepotism and favoritism, back-room political appointments that don’t benefit the residents but only further the “old boy” atmosphere on council, questionable relationships between the police administration and some residents as the chief’s cell phone rings when some get into trouble, the mayor and the Police Chief, both of whom should be beyond all reproach are discovered to have had affairs that produced children while they were married, the willful destruction of evidence in the case of a city employee who committed a criminal drug offense, case fixing and outright obstruction of justice by the police chief in a criminal case involving his friend, and (last but certainly not least) we discovered a business relationship between the mayor’s son and a Florida drug dealer who is visited yearly by our police chief while on vacation .

Let's see, have we left anything out?

Is This a Future Sign of the Times?

Drugs, Money, Paper Companies & Duquesne City Hall

Experts say that we are all connected to one another in some way. Well, we found some very interesting connections that start in Duquesne, go all the way to Florida and then back to the Pittsburgh area again.

Duquesne is the current home to Mayor Philip T. Krivacek, Chief of Police Richard S. Adams, and former home to Carl Begovich, a classmate of Lefty Adams and seemingly life-long friend.

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Begovich and others were federally indicted under the RICO Act for transporting one-half million to three-quarters of a million dollars worth of marijuana between Pittsburgh (Duquesne?), Chicago and Tampa in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s. (click here to view the Federal Court docket at: http://bulk.resource.org/courts.gov/c/F2/796/796.F2d.1443.85-3000.html and go to page 8, section 74.)

Every summer, police chief Richard Adams goes to Florida to visit Begovich and stays as his guest in Begovich's condo.

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Today Begovich along with his wife Bonita and others have a number of businesses registered across the State of Florida. It's interesting that all of the businesses registered are “inactive” according to the Florida Department of Corporations. Those businesses are: Home Sound Ventures, Inc., Atlantic Integrated Controls, LLC, Secure Controls BTS, Inc., VF Professional Services, Inc., and Dimensional Imaging, Inc.


Listed on the Florida corporation’s paperwork as the Title Manager for Secure Controls and Atlantic Integrated Controls is Philip C. Krivacek of Venetia, Pa. who is the son of Duquesne Mayor Philip T. Krivacek (from his first marriage).

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To see it for yourself, click here: http://www.sunbiz.org. Under "Document Searches", click on "Corporation/Trademark", then click on "Inquire by officer/Regestered Agent Name" then type in Krivacek. The first two listed you will see are "Philip C. Krivacek." Also note the "Registered Agent Name and Address" for those listings.

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Don't touch that dial... we're just getting started. There's plenty more where this came from!

Seeing Is Believing

Over the course of the past few weeks, we have posted some interesting information as well as some real bombshells. A few people have understandably questioned the authenticity of some of our information including the paternity issues we presented. Although we would like to display the proof of this allegation, we have chosen not to show copies of the actual paperwork out of respect for the other parties in the litigation.

We remind our readers that ALL of the information is public record and we invite anyone to check for themselves the accuracy and validity of what we are presenting. To check the paternity documentation, just go to the Allegheny County Prothonotary’s Office and search the records by name. You may also search on-line but only after filling out registration information.

One of Lefty's Favorite Games: "Hide the Subpoena"

Some time ago, Chief Adams had a buddy who was at his beck and call. We’ll just call him B.M. Lefty had it pretty good as B.M. would cut his grass, wash his car, clean his in-ground pool, etc. One day B.M. was charged with the theft of a woman’s purse from a bar on Kennedy Avenue. For the arresting officers, both of whom have moved on to greener and sunnier pastures, police work went on as they went about their business awaiting B.M.’s trial.

A few months later, those same officers were in criminal court for another matter. Neither officer ever received a subpoena for B.M.’s theft case but when they walked into Judge Donna Jo McDaniel’s courtroom, B.M. was there. Surprised by the officers, he stood up and asked “You guys aren’t here for me, are you?” The officers said no, they were on another case. B.M. then told them that Lefty gave him his subpoena and told him to just show up and that everything would be ok. B.M. said that Lefty told him “The victim is not coming and my guys won’t be there either.”

Is this not Obstruction of Justice?

Do You Have a Duquesne Secret?

If you would like to share a Duquesne secret of your own or you would just want to give us your feedback, gripes or opinions, email us at duquesnesdirtysecrets@gmail.com . You will remain completely annonymous. After all, everyone else has!

Duquesne Adopts New Coat of Arms

In a 4 to 1 vote, Duquesne council adopts new city crest but still fails to replace officers, leaving the police department understaffed.

It’s So Easy, But Stubby Just Don’t Get It.

Our information is fact and we will not report hearsay or gossip. Occasionally, however, we are offered a tidbit of information that we think is definitely worth repeating.

In the not so distant past, a very reliable source in city hall overheard the mayor tell his son-in-law and others on the second floor “Don’t ever trust the police because they’re a brotherhood.”

The definition of a brotherhood, as defined by Merriam-Webster, is “a fellowship or alliance, an association for a particular purpose, a whole body of persons engaged in a business or profession, kindred, a loyal bond.”

The ignorant cave men feared and mistrusted what they didn’t understand so how can Krivacek have any trust when he doesn’t comprehend words like kindred, fellowship, purpose or loyalty?

Same old stubby attitude: “Police bad. Power good!”

Diminished Police Presence: Day 35

The average temperature has been about 60 degrees and the air is thick with rocks and bricks as Duquesne’s youth continues to take advantage of the lessened police patrols due to the mayor’s “I did what I did because I wanted to and could” attitude. While our citizens are having rocks and bricks thrown through their house and car windows, mayor stubby does nothing to ensure our safety, security and peace of mind.

Stubby sure likes to screw the taxpayers, in more ways than one!

A Blast From the Past

Some years ago, there was a loyal city employee who had an interesting hobby. It seems that he had quite a flair for making things grow. He could have used his talents for growing roses, orchids or even prize winning vegetables but instead our employee-farmer used his green thumb for growing his own version of "Duquesne Gold" which he was growing in plastic drinking cups all over his yard here in Duquesne.

The bad news for him was that he never figured that his crop would be discovered and confiscated by a gung-ho Duquesne police officer. The good news was (and this is where being a loyal city employee came in handy), that although over two-dozen marijuana plants were taken from his property, only a couple made it to the Allegheny County Crime Lab for analysis. In addition, he was not charged criminally but only given a citation for disorderly conduct for which he paid a very small fine.

So...

Why was it that over two-dozen marijuana plants confiscated but he was not charged with a narcotics violation? What happened to the other plants that were not sent to the crime lab for analysis? Who else has benefitted after such criminal behavior?

Stay tuned for the answers to these and other questions!

Some Things Just Aren’t Funny Anymore

Last night we heard on the police scanner a number of shots fired calls coming from the North side of town. As officers were responding to these calls, more shots were heard by the officers themselves and by residents who continued to call 911 and report them. As these officers were trying to pinpoint the direction of the shots, the chief was also on the scene perhaps trying to help but in reality causing more problems for those officers. Adams continually transmitted over responding officers who were trying to talk to county 911 as he seemed to just bumble from street to street.

After 40+ years on the job, we suggest that 68 year old Lefty Adams must go and go now before he gets himself or someone else killed!

It's a Sad Day in Duquesne

Another season of college basketball has come to an end. To pass the time and keep from being too bored, maybe the Duquesne police administration could focus on the criminals, drug dealers, rock throwers and overall law breakers.

Of course these things may not be as important as college hoops and running pools but the bright side is that softball season is right around the corner.

Chief Richard Adams: You ARE the father!

How about that mister upstanding family man, leader-of-men, pillar-of-the-community, we see that you were a defendant in Family Court for child support after a relationship you had while you were married.

Could we call this "conduct unbecoming a police officer?"

Announcing A New Feature on DDS

Isn't it amazing that those who take the moral high ground are the same who are least deserving to stand on it. That must have been a hell of a party both Stubby and Lefty attended in late 1994 because two women filed separate petitions for child support against both of them within 6 days of one another in February of 1995. What was in that old Duquesne water anyway?
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A message for the mayor: DO YOUR JOB!!!

Let us remind you stubby... when you were elected Mayor of Duquesne, you took an oath to serve your constituents. That service includes keeping them safe by providing protection. Over the past 10 days, we have counted over a dozen juvenile rock throwing incidents and nearly as many shots fired calls. By not providing the police protection we pay taxes for, you and council are failing to keep your oath. Its a matter of time before something bad happens to someone that you are responsible for. Are you prepared for that blood on your hands?

Turmoil in Duquesnestine

Trouble has been brewing on the West bank (of the Mon) where juveniles and adults alike have taken to the streets throwing rocks at cars, houses and people. Just when more police are needed to curb this destructive behavior, the mayor and council have seen fit to fire two police officers further limiting the safety and protection of Duquesne's taxpayers. Obviously mayor stubby hasn't had any projectiles launched through his windows but we're sure that if he does have a problem, Duquesne's finest will be there for him too, that is until his back-up arrives from Munhall.

Blow Out the Candles

Happy belated birthday to mayor stubby who recently celebrated another year older. We heard it was a great party with lots of presents, cake, ice cream and live entertainment featuring Diana Ross & the Supremes singing their 1995 surprise hit "Love Child"

We're guessing that cost a few bucks!

Now This Is Interesting

In recent weeks, officers have broken up after hours parties at 525 West Grant Avenue on more than one occasion. The building owner told police that it was her residence and that she was "having some friends and family over." Odd that the county has that property listed as commercial not as residential.

What is interesting is that after such an encounter with the police last weekend, sources say that a certain member of the police department received a call on his personal cell phone from the property owner. After that call he told his officers to "leave the place alone."

Not the first time... bet it won't be the last!

(by the way, can the police make or take bets?)