Pathetic-Judge Rewards Former Cop Thomas Wyatt With No Jail Time
``He's not getting a break,'' she said. ``He was treated exactly like any other individual.'' Oh Yes he was given a break and no he was not treated like everyone else that is a false statement. This "scum bucket" will receive his pension and other benefits but the story doesn't let you know that bit of information. He has done more than eat a few too many donuts. In a small town a victim is less likely to come forward and testify against someone who is a cop and also the Chief of Police in that town.
And we're talking about a teenager in this case who at the time was 15 years old. Yes, she and her family didn't want him to be "labled" as a sexual offender because they were more than likely scared to death to say anything else. If this were anyone else he would have been charged with a felony. An officer takes an oath 24/7 to uphold the law that means donut boys like this should also be held accountable. Because he wasn't charged with a felony he will be able to continue to carry a gun and live his life as though nothing is changed. He will work security or some other job where he can continue to carry a gun.
Despite questions about whether Wyatt was treated differently because he was a former officer, Assistant Prosecutor Chryssa Hartnett said the charge and sentence were appropriate for the crime. It was important that he leave law enforcement and that was accomplished. The story doesn't menetion that their was a plea bargin struck for his resignation.
(Photo caption) A judge ordered former Jackson Township police officer Thomas W. Wyatt II to get counseling and classified him as a sexually oriented offender Monday in Stark County Common Pleas Court. Wyatt pleaded guilty in March to misdemeanor sexual imposition. If he doesn’t get counseling or stay out of trouble for a year, Judge Richard D. Reinbold Jr. could impose a 30-day jail sentence.
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Jackson cop admits to fondling teen girl
The Independent
By DOUG STALEY -Wyatt was hired as a part time officer in 1990 and was elevated to full-time status in July 1991. From June 1996 to July 2002, Wyatt served as the department’s DARE officer.
Wyatt’s personnel file contains a number of commendation letters along with a written warning issued following a patrol car crash in 2002.
“The charge which he plead to had nothing to do with his duties as a police officer,” Neftzer said. “There was no indication there was any misconduct on duty or any concerns as far as the department was concerned. He took a lot of pride in his position here. It’s an unfortunate set of circumstances.”
Ex-Jackson officer is fined for sex crime
Sentence for contact with teen girl suspended
Beacon Journal
By Rick Armon
Apr. 25, 2006
CANTON - A former Jackson Township police officer avoided jail time Monday as he was sentenced in Stark County Common Pleas Court on a sexual imposition charge, a third-degree misdemeanor.
Thomas Wyatt II, 37, received a 30-day suspended sentence, was fined $250 and was ordered to undergo counseling.
Judge Richard D.Reinbold Jr. also classified him as a sexually oriented offender, meaning he must register with law enforcement for the next 10 years as a convicted sex offender.
Wyatt, the son of former Canton Police Chief Thomas W. Wyatt, apologized to his family and thanked friends for their support before he was sentenced.
He was accused of having sexual contact with a female teen between 2001 and 2003. The offense took place in Canton and his job as an officer played no role, prosecutors have said.
The victim and the victim's family had requested that he receive no jail time.
Wyatt resigned from the Jackson department last month just before pleading guilty. The judge had delayed the sentencing until Monday pending a pre-sentence investigation.
Ex-officer labeled sex offender, avoids jail
Canton Repository (subscription), OH
BY Shane Hoover
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Canton Repository (subscription), OH
BY Shane Hoover
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
CANTON - A former Jackson Township police officer who inappropriately touched a girl he was related to will get counseling and not jail time.
Thomas W. Wyatt II, 37, of North Canton resigned from his 16-year law-enforcement career in March after pleading guilty to misdemeanor sexual imposition.
On Monday, Stark County Common Pleas Judge Richard D. Reinbold Jr. classified Wyatt as a sexually oriented offender, ordered him to complete at least 180 days of counseling and fined him $250.
As a sexually oriented offender, Wyatt will have to register with the county sheriff every year for the next 10 years.
