GUILTY CA - Andrew Thomas, 26, fatally shot by Paradise PD officer, 26 Nov 2015

[bluesneakers]

Yep. And he told the other officer that he (meaning AT) was trying to get away from him.
Notice how he was lying in wait for someone to come out of the bar?
Feaster spends his time looking on the ground (bullet casings IMO) than rendering any help. Dam* idiot. IMO

Oh, I bet you're right. I noticed the pacing and looking down and couldn't figure out what he was doing.

"Sir, did you bump your head?" Sorry, can't answer you because someone SHOT ME IN THE NECK.

Why didn't Feaster tell them immediately? He let him bleed in the car while there were EMTs there who could have been helping.

 

[kimlynn]

Oh, I bet you're right. I noticed the pacing and looking down and couldn't figure out what he was doing.

"Sir, did you bump your head?" Sorry, can't answer you because someone SHOT ME IN THE NECK.

Why didn't Feaster tell them immediately? He let him bleed in the car while there were EMTs there who could have been helping.

And since Feaster shot him and he wasn't able to exit his car that probably contributed to his injuries. He should have been on a board versus being hauled out. IMO

 

[bluesneakers]

Autopsy to determine next steps in officer’s shooting of suspect

District Attorney Mike Ramsey told The Post his office was looking at a criminal negligence theory that relates to the 11 minutes when Feaster failed to tell his superior officer about the shooting.

“The question is, would Thomas still be alive today had Feaster told his superiors earlier?” Ramsey said. “That’s a medical determination that has to be made.”

The results of the autopsy will not only help the District Attorney’s Office determine the next step, but will allow completion of the town’s internal affairs investigation.

I think the question should be did Feaster know the 11 minutes wouldn't have made a difference, and how did he know? He should have called immediately if he thought there was any chance Thomas would be alive. Getting lucky shouldn't count.

JMO

 

[bluesneakers]

Group asks for grand jury probe in Officer Feaster shooting

A Butte County group is filing a criminal complaint against Paradise Police Officer Patrick Feaster, the Paradise police chief and the Butte County district attorney. They will ask the Butte County Grand Jury to investigate the deadly officer-involved shooting in November and the subsequent investigation. The group Committee of Vigilance is asking that the three be removed from office.

The three:
Officer Patrick Feaster, Chief of Police Gabriela Tazzari-Dineen, and District Attorney Mike Ramsey.

More at the link and press conference tomorrow.

 

[Woodland]

This case has bugged me from day 1 although I chose not to weigh in with an opinion. Now I'm really bugged by the DA.

So far, from page 1, the comments from distant LE and officers of the local court are - unprofessional, we have a drunk driver off the street, he (Feaster) should not have had his finger on the trigger, it was obviously an accident, the firearm discharged unintentionally (one of my favorites) although Leo's are not to have their sidearm out of the holster unless they see a need/possible need to use it, does the negligent action in handling the firearm rise to the level of criminal negligence and now DA Mike Ramsey is asking himself would Thomas be alive if Feaster told his superior earlier about the shooting?

Seriously? That's the question the DA has now? A medical determination is needed for charges?

Imo, DA Ramsey is 'telling' people what to look at and what to think. Don't look at the circumstances, look at my question 'did it matter how long Feaster waited to act vs how long Thomas might have lived. Not what justice for all is about imo.

My preferred question fwiw is, was this a homicide? Imo Ramsey lacks the testosterone to prosecute. Boo hoo for him - pass the job to someone else.

 

[bluesneakers]

Some updates...

March 16th:
Former Paradise officer pleads not guilty to involuntary manslaughter


April 28th:
Feaster case moves forward

Patrick Feaster, the former Paradise police officer who shot and killed a man after a short vehicle chase on the eve of Thanksgiving last year, waived his right to a preliminary hearing on Friday (April 22) and will face arraignment May 11. He’s been charged with involuntary manslaughter.

May 28th:
Patrick Feaster no longer on Paradise police force | Action News Now
(video)

 

[bluesneakers]

Former Paradise Police Officer gets trial date for shooting drunk driver

Feaster was in court for a motion by his defense attorney to drop the enhancement of being armed with a firearm during the incident in which a woman was killed as the result of the crash. The judge did not allow the allegation to be dropped and the trial date was set for October 3.

With the gun enhancement he is facing a maximum of five years.

 

[JusticeWillBeServed]

Ex-officer Patrick Feaster found guilty of involuntary manslaughter

http://www.krcrtv.com/news/local/butte/verdict-reached-in-trial-of-ex-officer-patrick-feaster/124841676

A Butte County jury has found Former Paradise Police Officer Patrick Feaster guilty of involuntary manslaughter. Feaster was charged in the shooting death of DUI suspect Andrew Thomas in November 2015. Feaster faces up to 5 years in jail when he's sentenced in December.

The jury of seven men and five women returned the verdict after one day of deliberations. The guilty verdict was read just before noon Tuesday.

After the guilty verdict was read, Butte County District Attorney Mike Ramsey requested that Feaster remain in custody until the sentencing. He mentioned an encounter Feaster had with Chico PD in which he was drunk and arrested.

Judge James Reilley ruled Feaster is not allowed to drink alcohol, but is to remain out of custody until his sentencing on December 16.

In response to the verdict, Andrew Thomas' family says justice has been served.

"Going through it, it was like we were just going through a fog and it was just so much being thrown at us," said one of Thomas' younger sisters, Elisabeth Woodward adding, "I'm so glad that he was found guilty." Another sister, Cassandra Roller said, "{I'm} Very glad he was found guilty! Extremely happy,"

 

[JusticeWillBeServed]

Ex-Paradise cop Patrick Feaster gets 180 days in jail, probation for shooting

http://www.chicoer.com/general-news/20161209/ex-paradise-cop-patrick-feaster-gets-180-days-in-jail-probation-for-shooting

Patrick Feaster, the former Paradise police officer convicted of involuntary manslaughter for an on-duty shooting, was sentenced Friday to 180 days in jail and three years of probation.

Butte County Superior Court Judge James Reilley handed down the sentence following a jury’s guilty verdict in Feaster’s involuntary manslaughter trial in October.

The former officer had faced up to five years in jail. He did not address the court during his sentencing.

In granting Feaster’s application for probation, the judge said Feaster had no prior criminal record, his crime was committed in unusual and “bizarre” circumstances that are unlikely to occur again, and he appears willing to abide by the terms of probation.

Further, Reilley said it was his judgment that Feaster has shown remorse for his actions.

 

[JusticeWillBeServed]

From last month:

Patrick Feaster released from jail after 90 days

http://www.krcrtv.com/news/local/butte/patrick-feaster-released-from-jail-after-90-days/382973450

Ex-Paradise Police officer Patrick Feaster was released from jail Tuesday after serving 90 days of his 180-day jail sentence.

Feaster, who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in October, was sentenced to 36 months probation and 180 days in Butte County Jail in early December. According to Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea, Feaster has been released from jail.

The reason he served half of his sentence because he was eligible to receive time credits.

"I held him as long as the law would authorize me to," said Sheriff Honea.