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On Friday, July 2, 2010, I interviewed.
He stated that
driver's license.
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will not rent a vehicle unless the renter presents a
On Friday, July 23, 2010, I interviewed Narcotics Unit Sergeant John Sotomayor #9846 regarding the
covert rental car program. Sergeant Sotomayor provided me with a cursory explanation of the covert
rental car program and a copy of the City's contract with and the Narcotics Unit
Rental Car Policy.
On Monday, August 16, 2010, Patrol Officer Aaron Petitt #101 responded to Type Orders regarding his
possession of Jonathan Sledge's identification card (RMS #2009-335784). Officer Petitt's response
included the following:
While assigned to Zone Car 4D23, I had the occasion to arrest Jonathan Sledge for
V.S.D.L., Resisting Arrest and Obstruction ... I somewhat recall the arrest in question 10
months ago. I recall the male reaching several times into the center consul area, him
pushing off of me and fleeing, and him forcing me to use my Taser for my own safety
when he repeatedly reached for his waistband in what I believe was an attempt to retrieve a
weapon. I regret to inform you however that I do not recall the specifics of the situation as
it was not a significant event when compared to his resisting, which ultimately led to a use
of non-deadly force. I have no recollection of keeping the male's ID on my person, and he
was no longer in my presence after the scene was secured as he was transported by a two
man car to CPU where he was booked and housed not in my presence.
At no time do I believe that I would have kept the male's ID on my person for any reason
and not given it back to him and wish that I could be of more assistance in helping him
recover his lost ID.
On Thursday, August 19, 2010, Cleveland Police Patrolmen's Association Counsel Pat D'Angelo stated
on behalf of Detective George Redding #2327 he would not be making a Miranda statement.
On Friday, August 20, 2010, while accompanied by Sergeant Rybarczyk, I interviewed
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aetailed paperwork regarding rentals made by District 3 Vice.
provided
On Saturday, August 21, 2010, District 3 Vice Lieutenant Jerome Barrow responded to Type Orders.
His response revealed that Detective George Redding #2327 rented vehicles using Jonathan Sledge's
identification. He further stated that Detective Redding used the identification card to remain covert, and
that Detective Redding got the card from the unclaimed identification cards at the district. Detective
Redding still has Sledge'S identification card, pending this investigation.
On Thursday, August 26, 2010, I interviewed and.
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regarding the covert rentals made the Cleveland Division of Police Narcotics and Vice Units.
IAU Case #2010-061 Administrative Report Page 3 of II pages