Petty, Petty, Petty: Ocala sex offender arrested for failing to update license
Another registrant was arrested. This time for not updating his drivers license. On May 26, he reported to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and updated his registration after being released from the Department of Corrections. This past Thursday he came back to report that he intended to move to New York. He was arrested for not reporting to the DHSMV to get a branded drivers license within 48 hours.
In the meantime the drivers license offices in Florida were CLOSED because of Coronavirus and just opened for limited services on June 3rd. The day before he reported!!! (https://www.flhsmv.gov/covid-19)
WTF?!?!?! In the meantime, he is being held without bail in the Marion County Jail until a July 7th hearing.
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I almost went in to do my June registration today but I had decided to put it off until tomorrow. That’s a good thing because I got a call in the early afternoon from one of the deputies saying that they were going to do my update by phone because they had close down the office and didn’t want people coming in just yet. I pointed out that they were doing things a bit differently than some other counties and the deputy said yes we know. We’ve heard that before. We know who you are and that you are no trouble and frankly we have enough to do With the people who want to challenge the system constantly. I’m not a huge fan of the local sheriff but he is certainly higher up the list than some of these other pinheads like the guys from Seminole Volusia Brevard Marion etc. Question for anyone who lives in Seminole County. Is there some kind of county ordinance that says they have to always have an uptight jerk is there a sheriff? I remember from 30 years ago the sheriff in that county going after strip joints and dirty book stores. Apparently not much has changed
Ensure you get a copy of your completed registration paperwork before the end of the month. If you don’t have that proof in hand, you’re inviting an arrest.
They said they won’t be sending any paperwork and if you want it you have to come to the office. But there’s no guarantee they will be open to provide you with that paperwork
Without paperwork you are taking a huge risk
@FAC, Duval neither gave nor offered paperwork for over-the-phone re-registration. I do have the names of the officers/detectives I spoke with as well as the date/times of the calls (per my phone records).
I would record every phone call with those lying MFers, legal or not. No way will I ever have a conversation with law enforcement that is not recorded. Won’t happen. Not ever. Not for any reason. They lie. Always.
The only reason it would be illegal to record a conversation would be if someone wants to maintain the option to lie about it. What do they have to hide? The truth.
Nobody is getting g paperwork in Pinellas l or so it would appear.
I’d see if the sheriff’s office could send you an email or set up a time to get a copy. I rather be inconvenienced for a hour than years in jail over a civil non punishment. Good luck!!
Ladies and gentlemen. It is sad to say and if true, worse than sad but it would seem there is a systemic element of self righteousness and worse, a sense of self satisfaction in busting registered persons for even the slightest infractions. It is evil in the hearts of mankind. From my own experience and looking from the outside of your particular system, I would say set reminders on your phone a week out, a day out and the hour to file docs to stay within the law. It would appear you are not going to catch a break. My sympathies folks.
Not having a branded license holy hell Batman that’s a crime when the DMV offices were closed. Seriously what the fuck is wrong with Florida. I hate the damn state and I can’t wait till karma causes havoc on this good ole boy system. Enough is fucking enough!!
What comes of these hearings? I mean does the judge not look at the police officers and go “wtf?” Or are they all in the bag w/ the cops?
I’m really bummed because I would like to visit FL – but not with the insanity that goes on down there…
Brian
I wouldn’t recommend it being in Florida less than 3 days or if you’re over you’ll be on their list for life. Instead I’d fill up the tub; buy some sand sprinkling it around; buy some inflatable palm trees and imagine being in Florida.
I hope these scumbag cops get their just punishment someday.
Maybe it is time that sex offenders march with black lives mater because we all matter
Larry
A lot of registered citizens are African Americans and other minority groups. Marching with BLM I don’t know people would burn us at a drop of the hat. I’d carry a sign you and most of your family are a sex offenders too; just haven’t been convicted.