DRAFT: Investigation Notes
Greylake Police Department: Incompetence or Corruption?
By Lacy Caldwell

Opening Question
   • Greylake residents rely on the police to protect and serve—has that trust been misplaced?
   • Are these issues just bad policing and laziness, or is there evidence of deeper corruption within the department?
 

Background of Investigation

• Months were spent looking into various cases to uncover patterns.

• Internal sources (Sarah Trent and Chip Anderson) assisted.

• Key discrepancies discovered that demand further investigation.

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Case 1: The Pines Incident

• Facts: In October, Mr. Jack Pines was shot while leaving a restaurant.  No suspects were named. 

• Melissa’s Alibi: Mrs. Pines claimed to be at a salon then. Officer Bennett took her word without verifying details.

• Findings: Later investigation showed the salon was closed that day, casting doubt on her alibi.

• Concerns: Indicates a lack of follow-through by Kyle and oversight from superiors.

• Raises questions—was this intentional negligence?

 

Case 2: The Gas Station Robbery

• Facts: Last month, a gas station in Greylake was robbed during the day. No video footage due to non-functional cameras, but multiple witnesses were present.

• Witness Statements: Official reports claim witnesses could not identify the suspect, but independent follow-ups revealed clear descriptions, including one from a local man, Evan Lewis.

• Missed Leads: Despite witness clarity, no follow-up interview or investigation into Evan’s account or suspects matching the descriptions.

• Pattern: The failure to pursue this obvious lead suggests either extreme negligence or intentional disregard. If this was pure laziness, why ignore obvious leads?

 

Case 3: The Alvarez Arrest and Release

• Facts: Officer Bennett arrested Victor Alvarez, a suspected drug dealer, who was found with Nexar (a potent synthetic drug) and other incriminating items.

• Evidence Logged: Quantities of Nexar, cash, and other indicators of distribution.

• Issues: Alvarez was released within days due to "insufficient evidence" claims, and key evidence was missing from the locker upon re-check.

• Impact: Nexar overdose cases are rising, even affecting neighboring counties—personal tragedy, my nephew’s death in Hashfield linked to Nexar.

• Questions Raised: Who has access to the evidence locker? Is someone removing key evidence intentionally?

• Emerging Patterns

• Negligence or Malintent?: On their own, these cases could be dismissed as unfortunate errors. But together, they reveal concerning patterns.

• Possible Issues: Lack of accountability, missed leads, uninvestigated evidence tampering—too many signs point toward deliberate inaction or even cover-up.

 

Next Steps

• Interview key department figures:

  • Chief Harris (scheduled retirement soon—why the rush on case closures?)

  • Kyle Bennett (possible rookie mistakes or intentional omissions?)

  • Emily Rhodes (handling evidence—any connection to missing items?)​

• Further review of evidence access logs and witness statements.

 

Conclusion
This investigation isn’t over. Evidence suggests the department's problems go beyond simple incompetence. The people of Greylake deserve answers, and it’s my goal to bring them to light.