Category Archives: Tempe and Maricopa County Arizona News

AUDIO: Tempe Police Chief Tom Ryff Encourages Lying, Cheats on His Wife

by Brian A. Wilkins
1/30/2009 (updated April 16, 2011)

ORIGINAL LINK: http://blog.operation-nation.com/2009/01/30/tempe-police-chief-tom-ryff-encourages-lying-cheats-on-his-wife.aspx

—It appears Ryff may have forced the shutdown of Tempepolicecloset.com. Read about this, and the stories of several Tempe residents which Ryff and his organization destroyed their lives. —

Tempe Police Chief Tom Ryff is devoid of any/all credibility and honor. The tapes were obtained sometime in 1997 when Ryff was a Tempe police lieutenant.

Some, including the Tempe City Manager and City Attorney, have questioned the timeliness and authenticity of the tapes. The aforementioned individuals are blocking the FBI from reviewing a full, unedited version of the tapes … Read Entire Article

Tempe Cop Mike Wallace’s Pattern Of Thuggery

by Brian A. Wilkins
1/27/2009

ORIGINAL LINK: http://blog.operation-nation.com/2009/01/27/tempe-cop-mike-wallaces-pattern-of-thuggery.aspx

The saying goes “once is a chance, twice a coincidence, three times a pattern,” but the proverb needs amending when it comes to Tempe criminal cops, especially Officer Mike Wallace. As many of you know, a notice of claim was served on the City of Tempe and the Tempe Police Department on my behalf, which also named three specific officers: “Johnson”, Detective Jeff Loewenhagen, and Wallace. In the course of my research tonight, as a federal lawsuit will be filed against Tempe without settlement of the claim by mid-March, I found this … Read Entire Article

Maricopa County Attorney Is Violating Conflict of Interest Statutes

by Brian A. Wilkins
1/26/2009

ORIGINAL LINK: http://blog.operation-nation.com/2009/01/26/maricopa-county-attorney-is-violating-conflict-of-interest-statutes.aspx

FACT: Maricopa County prosecutor Heather Wicht has been on the Rodney Smith (alleged “South Mountain Shooter”) case since the supervening indictment was issued in early August 2008.

FACT: Wicht was also the prosecutor for Rashad McCuin, Isaac Smith, and Leander Louis, the three men who were given plea bargains – BY WICHT – after viciously attacking Rodney Smith back in December of 2007.

FACT: Wicht and Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas are in violation of A.R.S. § 38-503, a class 6 felony.

There has to be a reason, other than obvious … Read Entire Article

“South Mountain Shooter” trial may not happen until late 2010

Operation Nation Report
1/26/2009

ORIGINAL LINK: http://blog.operation-nation.com/2009/01/26/south-mountain-shooter-trial-may-not-happen-until-late-2010.aspx

Rodney Smith, 23, appeared in Maricopa County Superior Court today. The State accuses Smith of “recklessly opening fire” at South Mountain Community College, in south Phoenix, on July 24, 2008.

Defense attorney Marci Kratter argued before Superior Court Justice Cari Harrison, to modify Smith’s release conditions further. Smith was originally being held in Maricopa County Jail on a $200,000 cash bond before Kratter successfully argued the bond was excessive back on October 22. The bond was lowered to $16,000 and Smith has been on house arrest with an ankle monitor since his … Read Entire Article

NOTICE OF CLAIM FILED AGAINST TEMPE POLICE, CITY OF TEMPE

OPERATION NATION BULLETIN
1/22/09

ORIGINAL LINK: http://blog.operation-nation.com/2009/01/22/notice-of-claim-filed-against-tempe-police-city-of-tempe.aspx

A NOTICE OF CLAIM WAS SERVED ON THE CITY OF TEMPE ON BEHALF OF MR. BRIAN A. WILKINS ON JANUARY 16, 2009. ARIZONA STATUTES REQUIRE THIS NOTICE TO BE SERVED WITHIN 180 DAYS OF THE CAUSES OF ACTION BEFORE A LAWSUIT CAN BE FILED IN FEDERAL OR STATE COURT.

The claim alleges the Tempe Police violated Wilkins’ constitutional right to equal protection of the laws and accuses the department, specifically officers “M. Wallace, T. Johnson” and Detective Jeff Loewenhagen of negligence, gross negligence, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

The claim comes after … Read Entire Article

Quick Response and Keen Observat: Tempe Police Caught Lying Yet Again

by Brian A. Wilkins
11/14/08

How many outright lies did M. Wallace (#16814) and T. Johnson (#18490) have to tell to cover their malicious arrest and incarceration of Brian Wilkins on July 22, 2008? Like their boy Chuck Schoville said, they must always be right because they have badges and guns.

The Keystone Cops are at it again. I never really bothered looking closely at this initial report Wallace and Johnson of the Tempe Police placed on the internet for all to see.<<UPDATE Feb 3, 2009: Predictably, The City of Tempe has now removed all remnants of this page from its … Read Entire Article

Who are 11 Tempe Police Officers on “Brady List?”

By Brian A. Wilkins
11/12/08 (links updated December 1, 2018)

Maricopa County had a total of 328 officers on its “rogue” list at last check in 2007 (Updated September 2010). Tempe Police Department did not allow the county to release the names of its 11 officers on that list. T. Johnson (#18490) and M. Wallace (#16814), if they aren’t already on it, will be after all this (NOTE: Tempe has 24 cops on the 2010 Brady List linked above)

First, what is the “Brady List?”

The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 6-2 decision (… Read Entire Article

BREAKING NEWS: Rodney Smith’s Bond Lowered

Smith’s family will post bond tonight.

by Brian A. Wilkins
10/22/08

ORIGINAL LINK: http://blog.operation-nation.com/2008/10/22/breaking-news-rodney-smith-bond-lowered.aspx

The alleged “South Mountain Shooter” will walk out of the Maricopa County Lower Buckeye Jail within the next 24 hours. Superior Court Commissioner Phemonia Miller heard arguments this morning from defense attorney Marci Kratter highlighting Smith’s educational accomplishments, no prior criminal record, and strong family ties. Smith’s mother and brother also took the stand on behalf of Smith. The prosecution objected to lowering the bond, but the judge ruled in favor of the defense.

“I could tell the judge had sympathy for my case,” Smith said. “In my heart of … Read Entire Article

The Rodney Smith Profile

By Brian A. Wilkins
10/5/08

ORIGINAL LINK: http://blog.operation-nation.com/2008/10/05/the-rodney-smith-profile.aspx

CLICK HERE TO BE RE-DIRECTED TO THE “JUSTICE FOR RODNEY SMITH” PAGE CONTAINING ALL THE LATEST NEWS AND NOTES ABOUT MR. SMITH AND THIS CASE, INCLUDING THE ILLEGAL PROSECUTION, MALICIOUS CHANGE OF JUDGES IN THE CASE, AND MORE.

-born January 13, 1986 in Phoenix, Arizona at Thunderbird Hospital.

-attended Whittier Elementary School in Mesa from kindergarten through sixth grade.

-“I loved being at school,” said Rodney. “I had perfect attendance almost every year.”

-attended Ed and Verma Pastor Junior High in South Phoenix

-was valedictorian of 8th grade class.

-“I … Read Entire Article