Reader Support Mail - Page 3


I love the website! After moving to Galloway 6 months ago I avoid that tiny little eyesore like the plague. I think Columbus is sick and tired of hearing about that hole in the ground causing problems. Watching them squabble on TV should give us all a clue on what kind of animals were dealing with. They'll let any idiot into office. Columbus City council should do us all a huge favor and absorb that little black hole. Keep up the fight!

Matthew

Jim says:

Thanks for your support Matthew!

You are right about being sick and tired of them.  It's time they get REAL jobs and quit mooching off Franklin County drivers!


Hi Jim:
I just wanted to respond to the person who went off like a lunatic because you put bin Laden standing on the sidewalk in New Rome.   I want to inform that person that THE HORROR, THE FEAR, THE ABSOLUTE BELIEF  THAT I WAS GOING TO BE BEATEN AND/OR KILLED BY THESE NEW ROME PIG BOYS is no  less horrific because I was being terrorized by AMERICAN "COPS". A terrorist  is a terrorist is a terrorist. The comparison of the power-hungry scum to
Osama bin Laden is quite appropriate. That is an absolutely true comparison.  How dare that person be so smug as to insinuate that terrorism by Americans  is okay. I will be forever traumatized by my experience with those low-life  New Rome freaks. And just because they are American citizens DOES NOT make it  okay. I despise Osama bin Laden. I also despise with equal depth of emotion,  the New Rome cops, (ex) mayor, and council members.

-patsy-
 

Jim says:

Thanks Patsy.  Some people just don't get it.


Jim,

I used to be a long time resident of the Columbus area.  I was never ticketed by the New Rome Police (if you can call them that) because I knew they were ticket happy and slowed way down.  Now I live in Delaware (the state, not the county).  Here you have to almost kill someone to get a ticket.

Here they use tickets they way they are supposed to be used.  To get citizens to voluntarily comply with the speed limits and traffic laws.  If I remember, New Rome uses them to "fund" their town government.  I think your website is dead on the money.  I mean how can a town that small justify having 3 police cars on duty at once covering 4 blocks?

keep up the good work!!

Brian

Jim says:

Thanks for your support Brian!  I'm glad some places use Law Enforcement as it should be.  To protect the people.  Law is a good idea as it promotes the smooth flow of the system we call a society.  Then you have places like New Rome who abuse the system and use it for their own gain.  Money really is the root of all evil.


Something just occurred to me.  Rather than go to the expense of a billboard,  or to put protestors on the street,  how difficult
would it be to have volunteers sit in cars in parking lots,  and watch what the cops do, then hand out flyers to the victims of the
harrasment telling them to have it transfered to franklin county,  and provide them with personal info as witnesses?    Lets face it, witnesses in court carry weight.  That would not only get a lot of fines cancelled,  it would tie up a lot of officer time,  and it seems to me would not only be legal,  it would be ethical, and honorable.  Is it not the responsability of all citizens to be involved in their communities for each other?

Jim says:

That's a great idea!  Give them a list of their right as a New Rome Victim.


I just read the e-mail about whether the speed limit is actually legal because of the "illegitimate" council.  You said you weren't sure when the speed limit law went into effect.  I do happen to know that the speed limit used to be 25mph. It was changed sometime within the last 15 years, so it may NOT be legal.  The 25mph was a REAL speed trap.  Either Franklin County or the State of Ohio made them raise it to 35 (25 was not legal).  Good Luck!!

Jim says:

Thanks for your support!  My problem with them was their Speed Limit Sign and how it was placed and such.  They have corrected that and now my problem with them is everything else they stand for.  The corruption and abuse they inflict on everyone that passes through.


Jim; correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the state is the only government entity that can take away your privilege to drive, I know the courts can suspend you but ultimately the state if it wishes can return your license, I've seen it happen before.  I don't understand why the state would go along with a kangaroo court like that in New Rome.  Another question is where does  the Franklin county prosecutor weigh in on this land of Fife. Keep up the good work, if the people win this one there is hope to put and end to all these little spot in the road burgs.

Jim says:

Yes the state is the only ones who can take it away and give it back, but all they are interested in is their money.  They don't care if the people who live in the State is abused by small Villages like New Rome.  Let a State Official get a ticket in New Rome like WE get tickets and they would be shut down in the blink of an eye.


Hi Jim,

  So you want to hear from cops and lawyer types?  Ok...I've served as a deputy sheriff, city police officer, and afterward, I worked my way to a career as a Federal Officer with the US Dept.of Justice.  I'm also  a certified paralegal.

  First off, officers can use their discretion and judgment as to whether write a speeding citation, a written warning ticket, a verbal warning, or not to stop you at all. It is a commonly accepted practice for officers NOT to stop motorists for less than 10 mph over the posted limit.  The vast majority of cops will not pull over a motorist for less than 11 mph over the speed limit.  It is common practice of police then to warn motorists with either a written or verbal warning in speeds from 11-15 mph over the limit.  This unwritten code does not apply in New Rome, Ohio.  DRIVER BEWARE!!!

  About New Rome.  New Rome is consistently listed in Trucker's Magazine as one of the top 10 speed traps in America.  All readers are warned about observing the speed limit within their jurisdiction.  New Rome has a population of 60 residents, yet 13 police officers?  That is 1 police officer for every 4.5 residents.  Residents should feel so lucky to have that kind of personal protection.  The National ratio of cop to citizen in American cities is about 1cop to every 1,000 citizens.

  Does New Rome really have that high of a crime rate index that they need that many cops?  Don't kid yourself.  They are there for one reason, to produce revenue for the village.  And what other way do they have to create this revenue except for traffic violations.   Does anyone know just how many of out of state cars are ticketed each year in this rat hole known as New Rome?

  With the recent news that the last Mayor of New Rome not having been legitimately elected or appointed to office, I urge any and all citizens that were sentenced in Mayors court to reopen their case, and appeal the violation on grounds that the Mayor/Magistrate was not authorized to hear the case based upon his unofficial capacity in the seated office.  I can imagine the US Supreme Court hearing these case.

  New Rome is the laughing stock of our Nation, and gives the State of Ohio a black eye. After New Rome, Grovetucky doesn't seem so bad, does it?

  If I can be of any further sevice, feel free to drop me an e-mail.  I'll be more than happy to offer to all I can in support the lack of Justice in New Rome, Ohio.

 Best of luck.

Jim says:

Thanks for your support!  I always like hearing from Law Enforcement who speak out that New Rome is a scam.  New Rome PD wouldn't know what to do if there was REAL CRIME going on.  They would probably call the Franklin County Sheriff to do the work.  All they know how to do is write tickets.


Good Morning,

I have been following Dispatch stories about New Rome.  I am an ex-mayor of a small village.  You were right to complain.  I am interested in the fact that the police chief and village administrator are one in the same.  I feel by Ohio law that this is a conflict of interest.  I believe that ORC deals with dual compatibility of co-mingling these two jobs.  As a police officer Mr. Cunningham should know this.  I have been following also State Auditor's news releases about the stealing of public funds.  Some of very things that were in past audits of New Rome were similiar to things that I found when I took office.  The auditor (State) is to blame for allowing this to go on for years and not blowing the whistle.  Audits check minutes which (if they kept them) would show appointing and re-appointing without benefit of a real election.  Most people don't understand the election process nor do they understand government.  I find all this rather odd that the auditor uncovers theft in office, no one is charged and this goes on for a decade.  Same thing went on in my small village year after year but nothing done..  People need to become more involved in their local government.  My hat goes off to you!  Good Luck to you!

Signed,
Ex-Mayor of another small corrupt community

PS, I tried to clean up what I could when I held office.  Policies set, monitoring Police logs, making the clerk and village manager accountable for screw ups.  I didn't run this last year because my husband had enough of phone calls and no privacy in our lives.  I am still very active in my local political party...
 

Jim says:

From what I heard the money doesn't pay for all the work that goes into being a Village Mayor.  I guess one could do it because they care about their Village that much, but finding honest people to help run the Village would just add the the stress.  New Rome didn't have a bad idea of having a close knit council.  They went wrong when they started running it like a business and not doing it for the good of the community.


Hello again....
   I was just telling a freind of mine in KY about your site,   and he went there and seen the fantastic pic of BARNEY,  and he told me,  "THAT DAMN SIGN IS ILLEGAL" and I said "what sign"  and he said   the U TURN SIGN! sure enough,   the U TURN sign is upside down,.,..  look at it closely......

HOODY HOO!  HOODY HOO!  CITIZENS ARAYEST!  CITIZENS ARAYEST!

SKEETER

Jim says:

hahaha  I pointed out that their sign was upside down when I pointed out that their speed limit sign was wrong.  They fixed it when they fixed their other sign.


It's not up to New Rome. If your case is not considered closed (which it shouldn't be), you have the right to demand that it be heard in the 'court of record' aka Franklin County Municipal. New Rome CAN NOT refuse to have it heard there. It is your legal right. If your case is closed, you should look in to an appeal. Do not ignore it. An outstanding case will cause your license to be suspended. If you're caught driving without a valid license, it won't matter if you're right or wrong about the whole New Rome case. You will be found guilty of driving without a valid license. Good luck and I'll keep checking your site for updates.

Jim says:

My case wasn't closed with New Rome since they had issued a warrant, but I didn't have any recourse since I had withdrawn my appeal.  At least this is what I was lead to believe by all the lawyers I had talked to.  At any rate I am moving on to bigger and better things.  All the time and money I put into this will just make New Romes fall all the better.


Hello Jim,

Excellent idea for a web site.  I heard about it on the John Corby show.  I live in Northwest Ohio, and am here to tell you New Rome isn't the only place in Ohio that writes bogus tickets or hassles people.  West Millgrove, a small town north of Fostoria, Ohio on State Route 199, loves to write tickets.  The village police department is staffed by wanna-be cops who are waiting to get hired by a real department, or losers that made it through the Police Academy, but can't get a job anywhere else.  They sit on the edge of town, near the 55 mph sign at the corporation limit, and shoot people as they are accelerating out of town.  An 'Officer' (and I use the term loosely)  tried to write me a ticket for doing 38 in a 35.  No joke.  They also have a Mayor's Court.  A friend's lawyer pretty much embarrassed them and threatened to sue the village, after citing some legal jargon.  It was thrown out.  Obviously West Millgrove needs to go to the 'New Rome School of Screwing the Public for Fun and Profit'!!!   I have heard rumors that the cops there are told that if they want paid, they need to make the village some money.  Hmmmm.... sound familiar?
Bob

Jim says:

I know New Rome isn't the only one.  I hope some people who live near these other little traps take this site as an example of a way to fight the system.  Even if nothing happens to New Rome it's good to know I'm not the only one who hates them and will do everything I can to bring them down.  Bringing attention to them is something they do not want!


I don't drive through New Rome. At least I don't think so, but I don't know because I don't know where it begins or ends.

I have a recommendation, though. Boycott.

Boycott Broad Street. Boycott every last business, from grocers to tattoo parlors.

Boycott the churches, too. Boycott the post office, the banks, the hospital.

Boycott.

Not everybody boycotted the Montgomery Bus Company at first, but after a few days, neither black nor white people rode the buses. It took one year and one day.

Don't march. Don't picket. Don't argue with the cops; just don't be there. Don't rent; don't eat; don't wash your clothes. Don't buy tires; don't buy gas. Don't drive any of their streets.

Believe me, the people who live in New Rome will get tired of being ticketed when they're the ONLY source of revenue.

Don't rent. Don't buy.

Anybody who runs any kind of business in New Rome, boycott them.

Don't get a $.10 copy made. Don't pick a penny off the street. Don't buy flowers. Don't buy coney dogs. Don't buy alcohol.
 

Jim says:

I don't know that would work in this situation because people aren't convinced it's that serious of a problem.  Until they are subjected to it.  Plus I don't think the businesses support the NRPD.  The NRPD could operate without any of the businesses there.


Fight the bastards all the way! don't give in, and never agree to anthing but a aquittal! Great job im posting your website all over some gun rights boards i post too

Jim says:

Well I did give in under the advice of my lawyer.  But I'm not done by any means!  Oh no!  Paying them just makes it so I can go in their crap town and stir up more trouble!  On foot of course, but I'm looking forward to it!


Jim,
    I heard you on the show today (2-8-02).  Good for you.  I am a cop myself and I can not believe what they are doing out there.  And to make you pay a fine even though they admit that the sign was to low is absurd.  Well I hope that everything works out for you.  I'm surprised that they haven't came to your house yet, although I am sure that is next.  Well take care.  Jason

Jim says:

They are just money hungry bastards.  I'm sure they didn't come to my house because they didn't know where I lived.  The address on my license was old and the address on my car was old too.   Phone number is in my roomies name.  I'm sure they would have if they could have!


I ordered a t-shirt!  The candy gift to New Rome pigs is a good idea.

I work for the Westland Area Commission, who covers the area surrounding area.  I'll wear the t-shirt to the next meeting and see if I can get themto buy!  Jamie Mueller is on the commission too.

John

Jim says:

Oh man!  I would love to be there!!  I'd wear mine too!  hahahaha  Would be priceless.


Love your site.  Just what is the law regarding being pulled over by the police?  Don't they have to have "probable cause" or witness some sort of violation?  I do know that in Ohio roadside sobriety tests are not mandatory!  I've read some of the "horror" stories submitted and it seems that they can or do pull people over because they "think" they have been drinking. What kind of BS is that?
FYI I have been a "Westsider" for 40 years and can't wait for the ax to drop in New Rome. This whole thing reminds me of the " good ole boys mentality in the movie Walking Tall.
Mike

Jim says:

I don't know if police need a reason or not any more.  Of course, they can invent about anything.  They can say they thought you were driving too fast or weaving or anything like that.  Then there is New Rome who pulls you over and tickets you for stupid stuff.


SOMETHING ELSE TO PONDER
First, it's hard to believe that New Rome was able to dupe the federal goverment into providing them with almost $60,000 in government funds. I wonder what kind of documentation they provided to prove "increase in crime, etc." in order to obtain the funds. I wonder WHO at the federal government level a person could file a complaint with regarding New Rome and the misuse of these funds that were granted for reasons that weren't factual. Heck, could be ALL the council members might end up in Federal prison! (heh, heh)

-patsy-

Jim says:

Wouldn't it be great to see a lot of them go to jail for a while!  Ahhhh...I would get lots of satisfaction.


Hi again :)

I wanted to let you know that EVERYONE ticketed in New Rome has the absolute right to request that their case be transferred to Columbus. That is one thing that the former magistrate (Scott Shaw I think was his name) made VERY CLEAR at the beginning of every court session. I don't know if this has been made clear to people before Shaw's arrival or after his dismissal. If not, then New Rome has another VERY SERIOUS offense against them. Many people disliked the magistrate because he was "associated" with New Rome, but I honestly think he was trying to make things better. He certainly very
pointedly explained people's rights to them, when they appeared before him at the Thursday night court. (I witnessed that on a few occasions.) Anyways, if there is anyone out there with charges pending, when you go to court tell them you want to transfer it to Columbus. If they tell you that can't be done, POLITELY go along with them. Then get an attorney (Mary Torian is an
excellent choice.) Make SURE you take someone to New Rome court with you (as a witness), and if you can, get the names and phone numbers of a couple people in court (that you don't know) in case you need more witnesses.

Til next time!
Patsy

Jim says:

Thanks Patsy!  My wife and I don't recall the new guy mentioning anything about being able to have your case transferred or I would have done it!  Maybe that is why they fired Mr Shaw.  He was there for justice.  Couldn't have that!


HAHA the saying 'you get yours in the end' is about to come true for new rome.  Ive lived within 2 miles of that place for the last 24 yrs.  I was wondering if anyone who you have been in contact with has line of sight from a window in a house/business of their 2 stop lights.

Wouldn't it be something to setup a streaming camera and let your reader's watch live while they pull over car after car.  Wonder if we could legally do that with out them being able to do anything about it.  Id have to imagine so.

Love the web site looks like just a matter of time till they go down because its now getting the publicity it never has.

Steve
 

Jim says:

Set up a web cam at each end of the street and watch it all!  Gee, maybe they should film an episode of COPS there.  hahaha


Hi Jim...

Just wanted to send you an 'atta boy' for your achievements thus far. I've been following the site for the last week and you've definately got a lot more 'traffic'.

I lived in Columbus all my 29 years until moving to Spain thus I am very familiar with New Rome and have always avoided it. I keep in touch with home (Columbus will always be home) by reading up on the Internet. That's how I found your site. Looks to me like you've done pretty well considering Petro has moved the New Rome audit up by about 1 year.

I believe what you're doing is excellent and can be an inspiration to us all. This is not only about fighting the New Rome system but is about fighting injustice. Kinda like good vs. evil (If I used those little smiley face things I would insert one here).

Keep up the good work,

Jeremy
Sevilla, Spain

P.S. This is a story for The Other Paper! They would do a great piece! I can just imagine the whole 'family' on the cover...
 

Jim says:

Thanks for your support Jeremy!

I thought about contacting The Other Paper, but haven't yet.  Someone said if I get arrested I would make front page of it!  That would be funny!  The audit should be interesting to say the least.  I still say we should start a Death Pool for New Rome.  If their Traffic Trap gets shut down it won't take long!


Thank you for your support!  I think it's great that you have a web-site for New Rome!!
Let's just keep praying that the new mayor can turn things around, & or have New Rome taken over by Columbus, or Prairie Township!
Whenever I drive by there (I only drive across Broad on Rome Hilliard, or Norton, or Beacon Hill), and I see them, I always honk!! especially when they have somoene pulled over.  Maybe I'm pushing it, but they are totally wrong.
Hope you have a nice day!
Thank you
Amy

Jim says:

hahahhaha!  That is funny!  Should make a "HONK if you hate New Rome" bumper sticker!  That would be great.


Jim,
Love your website. I have told all of my friends about it.  I have another sppedtrap to donate. It's called Delaware County. Any driver going north out of Columbus and isn't using I-71 is in for a headache. It starts out on US 23 with a four lane highway with traffic for six lanes. Then it goes from 55 mph to 45 mph back to 55 mph. It is when you arrive in Marion County that you can breathe a sigh of relief and do 65 mph.  I have never driven through that county without seeing someone pulled over. I am just glad that in Columbus and Franklin Co., the police officers and deputy sheriffs are professionals who care more about the
safety of the public than padding the pocketbook of their jurisdiction. Hats off to all of the brave men and women of law enforecment in this area. They are truly remarkable people.
Keep up the good fight against the atrocity known asNew Rome!
A frequent reader
 

Jim says:

Thanks for the information!  That is good to know as I have driven up 23 there on many occasions.  Of course I follow the posted speed, but like to go a little slower if they are that anal about it.


I just wanted to say,,,,good luck to you,,,,and also i will be sending you our story soon,,,,i just have to get out the papers and find dates and names first,,,,this is a long story,,and was drug out for a while,,,,but the jist of the story is,,,,,hubby was pulled over in new rome a few years ago,,,,,and it was an illegal stop to begin with,,,,,his sister was an attorney and believe me,,,,,we've never seen her so pissed off.......lol,,,,she took the case,,,,had it transferred to Franklin Co. Court and ended up getting it thrown out and................we sued the village of New Rome and got $10,000 outta them for violating his civil rights,,,,,

As soon as i can find all the paperwork,,,,i'll send you his story

Good luck again !!!!!!!!!!!
Kathy

Jim says:

Wow Kathy!  That is great!  I can't wait to see the details!  Ahhhh to have a Lawyer as a friend.  You can do just about anything!


Its about the money! The way to kill off corrupt New Rome is to stop the money. This means advertising. Like buying billboards on broad street either side warning that "New Rome is a 35 MPH Speed Trap" and "New Rome Police Run All License Plates - Avoid New Rome" and "New Rome Traffic Fines are Routinely Stolen by New Rome Employees".

I am researching interesting information about New Rome:

1. Scanner frequencies. Listen to the Corrupt-o-Cops yuck it up about their latest "pigeon" between mouthfuls of jelly donut.

FREQUENCY     DESCRIPTION
155.3700     NEW ROME VILLAGE OF
453.9250     NEW ROME CITY OF
458.9250     NEW ROME CITY OF

Source: http://www.cityfreq.com/oh/newrome/

2. According to my research,  there are 56 housing units in New Rome, and 16 of them are rentals. Are these owned by the corrupt "family"? I wonder if housing inspectors have checked these units? Perhaps a few calls to Judge Pfieifers' office? Ask old Stu Kaplow how he views slumlordism.

Source: http://centralohio.thesource.net/Commprofiles/NRcp/nrhsing.html

3. Here is a picture of the New Rome motel - the original and the updated. Woo hoo!





4. Complain about the New Rome Mayors Kangaroo Court! Contact the president of the Ohio Association of Mayor's Courts. Ms. Kaluger has worked hard to improve Mayor's Courts (many are good and legal). She has even mentioned New Rome as an "embarrassment" in past news articles (see this link http://www.ohiomayorscourtclerks.org/press.html).

Kathy Kaluger
St. Clairsville Mayor's Court
P.O. Box 537
St. Clairsville, OH 43950
Phone: (740) 695-1324
Fax: (740) 695-4069
Email: kkaluger@1st.net

source: http://www.ohiomayorscourtclerks.org/contacts.html

5. New Rome features prominently at this site about SPEED TRAPS:

http://columbusoh.about.com/library/weekly/aa082097.htm

6. Read Jim Petro, Ohio Auditor's report about New Rome corruption. It smells! It stinks! It never gets better!

http://www.auditor.state.oh.us/news_releases/1998/n19980203.htm

7. Here are some stories from http://www.speedtrap.org/steoh2.htm. Hoo ha! See the bold faced tip!!!

New Rome Has been a speed trap on the west side of Columbus for years. I have personally had (3) tickets there One for going left of center according to the so called Police Officer (1) for making a rolling stop while the police officer was hiding behind a dumpster with all his lights out. and just recently I was pulled over for get this being too close to the curb and for not wearing my seatbelt. they always look for secondary reasons to give you a ticket. (2) times I have fought there charges after being found guilty in there Mayors Court, having them transferred to a Franklin County court where in both cases the officer who stopped me never showed. The reason is simple they lose the money if Iam found guilty in so whats the point! my fines you ask well they were quite High as expected my no seat belt ticket was 10 dollars higher than average at 60.00 instead of 50 and the fine for not carrying my liscense on me was 83.00 dollars. they do anything and everything to get you stopped and look for petty reasons to give you a ticket! avoid this section of Columbus if at all possible they will be waiting for you, so Beware!!!!!

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If you need a definition for a speed trap - here it is. There are a total of 60 residents in the village and there are 13 "police officers". The rule here is if you dont see the police with someone pulled over, look in your mirror - you are probably about to get pulled over. They are always there. Speed limit is 35. If you go 37 you better be looking out. Also, if you do get stopped, be prepared to be cited for anything there might be a law for - seat belt, tail lights,head lights, turn signals, lightly tinted windows, you will find out about traffic laws you didnt know existed and be fined for violating them in New Rome. They check out everything they can to extort a couple extra dollars. And then you'll have to go to their court (which consists of a movable trailer) and pay fines and court fees. And dont think you have to be speeding to be stopped. They run plates at random while you sit at the stop light and pull you over if its 12:01 AM and your registration expired at midnight.

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contrary to the ex-officer of New Rome this has been a speed trap for over 60 years, they do not need a reason to pull you over they make up one. I live nearby there are only 60 residents in this extremly small town, patrolled areas only consists of 5 streets.STAY AWAY if at all possible

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New Rome cops are waiting for the slightest movement. You are guaranteed to see one of them pulled off the side of the road waiting for anyone to go 1 mile over. I think the town of New rome is run off the income of pulling people over for petty reasons.

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I am a New Rome Police Officer, the information that you have obtained is inaccurate, our annual budget is different then what you have it at, also we do not participate in the the act of pulling individuals over for not having a seatbelt on, to let you know in the state of Ohio it is not probable cause to pull a motorist over for not wearing a seatbelt. Also you were talking about Powell Police Department, you wrote that there officers were not that bright, and there quick to "pull there guns" go pull the police reports about the shooting and the chase before you start criticizing law enforcement, its public information. Also if you don't know the type of equipment that they are using...call the dept. they have to tell you. New Rome uses K-band radar.
 

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Posted speed limit is 35mph. You slow down from a Columbus, OH speed limit of 45mph and spped back up to a county spped limit of 50mph -- slowing down for approximately 1/4 mile. You are likely to be stopped for ANY violation (speeding, no seatbelt, taillight out, obscured license plate, you name it) and brought to Mayor's court. New Rome has a population of about 200 people, $30,000 per year in property taxes, and over $300,000 per year in traffic fines. The consumate speed trap.

GC - Worthington

Jim says:

Wow!  That's a lot of information!  Sorry it took so long to post GC.  I wasn't sure how I wanted to display it all.  I'm going to add links from it to the Resources.  Thanks a lot!


Hi Jim,just got a chance to read e-mail and got your reply. My friends live in Alton so we know about the detours and use them frequently!!! But you are right about the "manhandling part !!After I opened my mouth I thought.. oh shoot.. I just made a reservation for new years eve at the'' new rome inn'' But maybe the cop hade more patience than I did....sometimes I get so fed up with the corruption that I call  ''I've got a badge and I can do what I want" syndrome it makes me want to scream, keep up the good work and thanks for a place to "vent".  With much support!,  Randy.
 

Jim says:

Way I see it, never bad talk people with guns!  I can handle clubs, but guns are bad!  Especially people who want to be in control like New Rome.


Jim,
I don't think size of department makes any difference. (Remember, that's why the Columbus Police Dept. was ordered to get an outside agency to investigate some of their officers accused of wrongdoing.) I firmly believe ALL law enforcement agencies should be subjected to abuse allegations by a neutral governing body.
You would not believe what I went thru because of those New Rome terrorists who call themselves officers of the law. I still freak to this day when I see any cop behind me. It is an outrage that any American citizen should be terrified of those sworn to protect.

Have a great day dude!
patsy
 

Jim says:

I agree!  We are usually taught that Police are our friends and are there to help us.  Bad cops like New Rome causes us to dislike any Law Enforcement because they think they are just there to cause us trouble.


Dear Jim,
     Have been following the story with great interest since I accidentally saw it in The Columbus Dispatch at work.  As a former Special Education teacher and practicing human, I deplore the practice of picking on the weak and uninformed.  Up here in Hardin county, we have also had to deal with the short attention span of the State Attorney General, in trying to get rid of a major health hazard, the Buckeye Eggs farms.(or whatever they have changed their legal name to)  Good luck.  I don't understand why the Franklin County prosecutor has to take such time studying the question whether the New Rome council is legal.  They have not done the required paperwork(as we all know you're not done till the paperwork's done) and the answer screams out Hell NO, they're not legal.
     I think your best bet is speeding up the installation of Mayor Mueller as acting mayor, and have him straighten out your problem.  You work out a way where he can admit wrong doing on the towns part, withdraw their action, and protect him by signing off on any right to sue for their stupidity.   My advice would be to keep it local.  Sincerely Yours, Dale

Jim says:

The thing I saw in their court made me sick!  The people were nothing but weak and uninformed from what I could see.  The court even mocked them buy offering to reduce anyone's fine by $5 dollars if they could answer a question on what the magistrate has just went over.  Yeah it seems like fun and games, but it's a horrible insult to their intelligence!  No real court would operate like that.  Most of them were not prepared to answer to the charges against them by any means.  It was very sad.


Dear Jim,   I have been reading about New Rome in the Dispatch.  I have never been in New Rome and never want to be. In fact, I had never even heard of it before now.  I got on to your web page tonight and have read the whole thing. My eyes are even getting blurring from reading.  I think this is awful what is going on.  I just hope something good comes from it.  I like the emails from other police officers and what they think of NR officers.  You would think these New Rome officers would hate them selves for what they are doing.  You know they have to be reading this site. They must not have a brain  in there head.    Keep up the good work and good luck to you and the site.  I am sure just letting people know what is going on will help a lot.  Debi

Jim says:

Thanks for your support!  I hope something good comes from all this mess to.  I don't know how the New Rome cops do that job either.  I guess I have higher moral standards and know when what I am doing is wrong.  If my job wanted me to do something that I felt was wrong, I would get a job somewhere else.  I just don't get it.


love your site jim. i just read the morons letter about bin ladin. dumb people. so i guess that all of these companies that put his pic. on bumper stickers, etc. love him also!! i hope you get my t.o.w up soon. by the way, i feared new rome would tell me that i could not get a change of venue but that is even to illegal for them to try. hope you win your fight.  shana

Jim says:

Thanks for your support!  I didn't understand that email either.  They never replied to the mail I sent them back either so I am going to let sleeping dog lie.  I don't know if they would try to stop people from changing to Franklin County.  I know they didn't offer it as an option.


hey jim
i just wanna give ya props on your site. i live no where near new rome nor have i ever been there . i live in a small town on the other side of upper sandusky . i have told everyone about your site. i think its about time people hear about how crooked
small town cops can be. the story about the young lady who called here mother to get her kids realy angerd me i feal the new rome cops do have the right to hold down the law but to take complet and total advantage of it is just terrable and it seems to me the where guilty of breaking more laws and more serious laws than the petty traffic ticket the young lady was pulled over for. new rome needs brought down. how are the cops down there on showing favorites . here they will pull an out sider over for 4 or 5 miles over the speed limit but i know of others who have gotton clocked doing over 40 in a 25 and was never stoped let alone warned any how im kinda rambling i just wanted to let you know the word on your site is travling and we are all behind you and your friends in this neck of
the woods .

 sincerly
   sycamore ohio
 

Jim says:

Thanks for your support!  If you ever come down to Columbus I would advise not visiting New Rome for obvious reason.  hehehe  These small town governments for the most part are just horrible!  Abuse of the law and theft at it's worse.  What make it even more horrible is how they are overlooked!  Don't get me wrong.  I'm not against enforcing the law by any means.  If you run a tight town and are all about enforcing the law then that's fine.  The goons we hear about though use the law as an excuse to beat down, belittle, and rake us over the coals!  Maybe something good, like an outside government agency that monitors law enforcement, will come out of New Romes demise.


jim, i was wondering if you could try and get everyone that goes by a new rome piggie, to hootie hoot them, i have been doing this for years, it seems to really piss them off, and i dont think they can do anything about it.. get everyone involved!!
T.E.

Jim says:

Anyone wanting to do this, feel free!  I personally wouldn't do that to any police.  No need to draw attention to myself even if I haven't done anything wrong.  Guess that's "The Bottoms" in me.  heh


First off I want to say thanks for your web site, it's great to see people take a stand instead of sit there and wish there was something they could do.
I live in Galloway Ridge, a 1/4 to 1/2 mile from New Rome,  and in doing so have to drive through this speed trap everyday. I have a few thoughts I would like to share with you and possibly the new Mayor. I would like to see Galloway take over the 1000 foot stretch of road, raise the speed limit to 45. I think the police cruisers could be used for the new Galloway police that should be put into place, making sure to do away with all New Rome want be officers of the law. Doing this would free up valuable Columbus police that are needed for other areas of this city. Also it would give the residents of Galloway a chance to include road crews to help keep the roads clear in the sub divisions, again freeing up valuable Columbus city service. I could go on and on about the benifits of not having New Rome, but I am running short on time.
I want to mention one other thing, when you are driving on I-70 going west you come to a sign that says Hilliard, New Rome next exit. I think this is an insult to the great community of Hilliard, and New Rome should be replaced with Galloway.
If by any chance you can get this e-mail to Mr. Mueller I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks for your time and your great web site.

Danny
 

Jim says:

I think Galloway taking over New Rome is a great idea!  That way the New Rome residents won't feel as though they are without name.  Not to mention it's a good name!  I mean come on!  What do you think of when you think of Rome?  Corrupt government crashing down.  They were doomed to fail from the start.

I wish I could get this and many mails to Jamie!


LOVE THIS SITE!  If I may offer my "slogan of the day," I would have to point to a bigger and brighter future when we as Ohioans can all look back, laugh and say that we once...

KNEW ROME!

DISSOLVE THIS TOWN!

Jim says:

Very nice!  I have made it the motto for today!  Thanks!

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