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February 2024 by Missy Cuevas
A few years back I was brutally beat by a man who is 6’7” and almost 300 lbs. I’m 115 5’5”. The man had seven prior domestic abuse charges. I had never been in trouble, not even a speeding ticket. I was in the man’s mothers home. She encouraged the violence. Sheffield police responded to a call from the neighbor. Somewhere during the fight I was able to get one clean lick on him and knocked his tooth out. When the cops showed up the man was holding me down against my will, trying to get all the blood off of me before they showed up. We were able separated. The police spoke with him and his mother and they told police I had a mental breakdown and attacked him as well as her. Witch was not true at all. Then the cops came and asked me if I punched him in the face and I proudly said “yes”. At that point I was told I was under arrest and asked to put my hands behind my back. In my opinion when they walked in to him forcibly holding me down to get rid of the blood, that should have told the story. They took me to the police car and the mom tried talking sweet pretending to care in front of the officer. As they drove off I couldn’t do anything but look back at the two of them standing free on the porch after the brutal beating that was inflicted. I can not tell you why this happened the way it did. I don’t know what the officers thought process was. All I knew was that I was on my way to jail. When I got out I emailed the chief of police to tell my story. And I even told him that I realized this was the type of story that always causes someone to think “no way it happened like that” “there’s got to be more to the story “ “she must of been real rude or belligerent to the cops to have taken her to jail that badly beat and left that man standing there totally free. I know it seems hard to believe so I begged him to not take my word for it. I begged him to ask the cops about my demeanor witch was very quiet and calm due to the moderate concussion I suffered. I never heard a word from the chief of police. I also contacted the mayor of the time. He at least emailed me back and apologized and swore that there would be a full investigation and he would personally make this right. Well I tried several times to reach out to him but he never got back to me after the promise he made. Because I did have such a bad concussion I was confused and disoriented and did not want to get on a ambulance at the scene of the crime. After being in the jail for a few hours I passed out. The girls banged on the door and told guards I needed an ambulance and they refused. As soon as my sister got me she took me straight to the hospital where I learned about the moderate concussion, broken bone, severe contusions among other injuries. Court was horrible I eventually got off of the charge after several attempts from prosecutors to get me to sign this plea or that. I have a few other stories about how screwed up the system is when it comes to domestic abuse but I’ve written plenty. The relationship was very abusive and difficult but the run ins with the police who seem completely uninterested in protecting females from male abusers has been eye opening and agonizing. I’m a law abiding citizen. I do not however have any faith in our so called justice system. I’ve told this story before. Not one single police officer has ever chimed in to apologize or make it better in any way. In my opinion they seem detached and uncaring. I’m not over it but I have moved on. My daughter is going through it now. I’m packed and ready and will take care of stuff in my own way because I’ve been shown not to trust! To this very day, no Sheffield cop, political, clerk nor anyone else who hold positions of power has ever looked into this case to at least be able to properly apologize. No police officer or anyone else in a position of power has ever even asked who the arresting officer was. I don’t know why I can’t leave it alone. I guess it’s because the problem is so huge. We are getting beat and then picked up by the system and beat again. So here’s another unread story about how
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March 2023 by RGBwardrobe
being from old Sheffield I found this place very homely 9/10 need to work on their tea making skills
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November 2021 by Craig Marcio
just wanted to say thank you to the officer that unlocked my car at DG tonight. I was having a hard night and you really came through! stay safe!!
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October 2021 by Brenda Bray
TO: The Sheffield Police Dept. and all other Law Enforcement
Agencies
I just want you to know that Sgt. Nick Risner did not die in vain. His life touched so many people. There was such an outpouring of love and honor across the Tri-Cities, surrounding communities, as well as some other states. Many of these people, including me, did not know him.
In this day and age where the Police are not respected, it did not show in this community other than the one who took his life.
I watched the Memorial Service on TV. It was a very touching and fitting Memorial to such an honorable man. I hurried out to Hwy. 72 to watch the procession of his brothers and sisters in blue escort him to his final resting place. As i stood there, I began to notice the people around me. There were people of different races, ages, and areas all standing reverently waving their flags, hands over hearts, saluting, or standing tall. That is called unity. There was no rioting, spitting, burning of flags, only respect.
This community and surrounding areas should be a symbol to Portland, Minnesota, New York, Chicago, and California that want to defund and disrespect all first responders.
A video of Nick Risner's life, news reports, and the honor and respect he was given, should be sent to all the negative Main Stream Media especially in these cities or states mentioned. They need to see how our Policemen have a heart and want to be a help to the communities they serve. Main Stream Media fuels the hatred. It needs to stop.
Rest In Peace Sgt. Risner. You were a shinning star.
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March 2020 by Matthew Mcalister
Very polite and nice all around nice people. Thank you ?
