To choose Bloomberg as an alternative to Trump is to be that a chaotic, corrupt populist is a graver danger to what remains of the Republican than a grimly competent plutocrat with a history of executive overreach and strong natural support in all our major power centers.That seems like a very unwise bet … Those who choose Bloomberg should know what they’re inviting: an exchange of Trumpian black comedy for oligarchy’s velvet fist.” — Ross Douthat, New York Times 02-16-2020.
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Kid steals $105,000 Porsche that turned in the thiefA 16-year-old from Madison was arrested 3:12 pm Monday afternoon 02/17/2020 after stealing a $105,000 Porsche Panamera. The car’s owner had the key fob in his pocket, but had started the Porsche to let it warmup in a Seminole Highway parking lot. The victim knew the car would soon shut down without the fob. He was with a friend, and they were able to use GPS on the victim’s phone to track the Panamera down.
It had stopped at Winslow Lane and Seminole Highway. The victim, his friend, and the MPD all arrived at the location to find two teens nearby. One admitted to driving the Porsche.
At the time it was stolen, a witness saw the suspect getting out of a silver car. Near the Porsche, officers located a stolen Honda Fit. It is believed this was the silver car from which the suspect departed.
The second teen at the scene, a 15-year-old from Madison, could have been driving the Fit, but officers lacked probable cause to make an immediate arrest. He was allowed to leave, while his friend went to the Juvenile Reception Center for operating a motor vehicle without owner’s consent. The investigation regarding the Fit is ongoing.
Monthly Archives: September 2019
Mike Koval takes off the gloves on Ms. Vicki’s show
Straight talk Mike Koval, retired police chief of Madison WI, tells Our Ms. Vicki McKenna that City of Madison government is facing an $11 million deficit but he would not be surprised if there was money for an independent police … Continue reading
Who will succeed Mike Koval?
Our guess: someone soft and squishy If an internal name were to be considered by the Police & Fire Commission, one we have heard is Paige Valenta, assistant chief of operations. But she is described as “tough.” That’s a disqualification in this … Continue reading
Police chief Mike Koval announces retirement
What did we tell you this week? His last day is Monday. Vic Wahl will take over Blaska Policy Werkes first broke this story four days ago (Wednesday 09-25-19). From his announcement: If you have followed me as Chief, you know that … Continue reading
Hold teenage car thieves responsible? In Madison?
Quite a haul: three cars! From WKOW TV-27: Authorities say a family in the Hawks Landing subdivision was asleep early Friday morning when a team of burglars stole three of their vehicles: a 2019 Honda HRV, a 2015 Acura RDX … Continue reading
News media suppressed free speech in John Doe probe
“A classic case of an imbalance of power” “In Wisconsin, the prosecutors had the [news] media in their pocket” The news media likes to portray itself as defenders of the little guy. But when it comes to citizen activists participating … Continue reading
Tasing at the Schools of Unmet Needs
Essential Madison school district supplies: tasers and lawyers Crime causes poverty That’s what we shall call Madison public schools: the Schools of Unmet Needs. More details emerged from the fight at East high school (we reported before anyone else) on … Continue reading
