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A. Scope of the Engagement
On October 4, 2013 MDBI was engaged by the City of Savannah City Attorney to rc-open and
re-conduct the investigations conducted by Savannah Chatham Mehopolitan Police Deparlment
(SCMPD) Internal Affairs (IA) for the purpose of: (a) determining if the IA investigations were
interfered with and, if so, by whom and fol what reason; and (b) determining facts that the
Acting SCMPD Chief can use in making personnel and management decisions. [n carrying out
its investigation, MDBI was to review all documentation provided by the City Attomey
regarding this matter and conduct such interviews as were deemed necessary to determine the
true facts,
B. Backsround
This investigation concems certain activities of law enforcement employees of SCMPD during
the 2009-2010 time period. Virtually all ofthese activities took place in the context of narcotics
tra{ficking investigations being pursued by elements of the Chatham-Savannah Counter
Narcotics Team (CNT), a multi-agency task force founded in i994 to serve the drug enforcement
needs of the greater Savannah area.
The principal participants and their roles in the events that unfolded in 2008-2010 will be the
subject of following sections of this report, Succinctly, however, this investigation revolves
around the following: In June 2008 CNT began to receive information from a confidential source
about a trafficking organization in the Savannah Metro area. A case was opened and one of the
key players in this organization was delernrined to be an individual identified as James Williams.
It was determined that James Witliams was employed as a Correctional Offrcer at Coastal State
Correctional lnstitute and that he had a brother identified as Willet Williams who was an
SCMPD Officer assigned to the Patrol Division. The case targeting the James Williams
organization was led by SCMPD Officer Peter Delatorre, who was on assignment to the CNT.
Among numerous others on Delatore's investigative team was SCMPD Offrcer Malik Khaalis,
also on assignment to the CNT. The Williams case did not proceed as well as the officers had
hoped it would and disturbing source information was being received indicating lhe possible
involvement of police offrcers perfomring escort duties for drug transactions, Khaalis, who had
come under some suspicion by CNT officers because ofunusual behavior, such as attempting to
access investigative information with no clear need to know, took part in an April 16,2009
surveillance of James Williams. All indications to the surveillance team were that the
surveillance had been compromised. When the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), which
was also working on the Williams case, obtained toll records for Willet Williams' phone, it was
learned that during the surveillance there had been seven conlacts between Willet Williams and
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Khaalis, The toll recot'ds furthcr revealed a subsequent series of calls from Willet Williams to his
brother James precisely at the time that James was exhibiting alerted behavior, such as appearing
to look in the vicinity of his house for the presence of surveillants. At this point the case was
moved to the DEA office without the knowledge of Khaalis.
At about the same time the James Williams case was being conduoted, SCMPD Officer Mike
Delatoue, who was on assignment to CNT, was leading an investigation of a trafficking
organization involving an individual identified as Josh Varner. Therr werc court-ordered
wiretaps on Varner and other members of the organization. Khaalis and other CNT officers
performed monitoring duties on these electronic suweillances from the "wirc room" at CNT.
Khaalis developed a disturbing pattern of disappearing from the wirrc rcom without
authorization, on at least one occasion immediately subsequent to a minimization briefing
concerning a tap that was about to go live on Varner. On this occasion the first incoming
intercepted call advised Vamer to "drop" his phone, meaning to discontinue use ofthe phone. On
two other occasions Varner dropped his phone shortly after a wiretap wenl live, CNT officers
now had strong reason to heliove that Varner was being tipped offby a source inside CNT. The
case was moved to the DEA office, where, without Khaalis' knowledge, a fourth wiretap was
initiated on Vamr. On this occasion sufficient evidence was obtaincd to lead to evenh.ral
indictment of Varner. It was then decided to nrove the case back to the CNT office wherrc it was
made to appear the fourth wirrtap was about to be initiated anew. In short order after the tap
went live, Varner dropped his phone.
Early in 2010 Khaalis and two other CNT officers were monitoring a wiretap on a trafficking
associate ofVarner when a call was intercepted indicating that a meeting would be taking place
between the associate and a female. Khaalis left the wire room without pelrnission and shortly
afterwatds the two remaining CNT oftrcers heard him on the police radio requesting that a patrol
unit make a stop of the female's car. While the reason for this action was never determined,
Khaalis at the time inlormed his supervisor, Lt. Russ Smith, that he had discussed the stop rvith
the case agenl, Mike Delatone. This was almost immediately determined to be a lie.
Throughout April and May 2010 Khaalis continued to exhibit what was deemed by CNT to be
suspicious behaviol and in June,2010 CNT and the FBI (which had followed this matter from a
police corruption perspective), once having determined that a federal criminal prosecution would
not go forward, tumed over the information they had on Willet Williams and Khaalis to SCMPD
Internal Affairs (lA) for adnrinistrative handling by the deparlment. Khaalis was placed on
Adminishative Leave with pay for the pendency of the IA investigation. Willett Williams
rcmained on active duty, Shortly after being placed on Administrative Leave, Khaalis agreed to
take an FBI polygraph exam on the issues of: (a) whether he had warned Willet Williams that his
brother James was under CNT investigation; and (b) if he had ever used his position to protect
anyone involved in illegal drug trafficking. To both questions he answered "no" and on both
answers he was judged to have shown deception. After an IA investigation considerably limited
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C. Methodologv
Informed by a detailed review of documentation, to include an SCMPD IA report covered by a
Letter of Transmittal dated November 16, 2010, audio tapes of interviews of Willet Williams and
Maf ik Khaalis, and a September 24,2010 mentotandum rvith accompanying supplemental report
authord by CNT Director Roy Hamis, MDBI investigators interviewed more than two dozen
individuals who were believed to have knowledge gennane to this investigation.
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Summarv of Investisation
A. Concerning Sergeant Malik Khaalis
A review of records indicates that Malik Khaalis was assigned to the CNT in about 2004
and
from about 2006 was assigned to the Major Case Unit of CNT. An interview of a CNT Officer'
characterized by Interim Chief Tolbert as having a reputation for being a strong investigator and
a strong leader indicates that in his early yeals at CNT Khaalis was viewed as aggressive and
hard working, a "go getter". As time went on, however, Khaalis' performance declined and it
seemed to be that whenever he was involved in a case it would lose momentum. And, according
to this individual, he seerned to be always inappropriately trying to inserl himself into other
officers' cases.
The focus of the MDBI inquiry conceming Kiaalis is on the timeframe of approximately mid
2008 thncugh late 2010. The exact sequence of events is utrcertain because of the passage of time
and imperfect memories, but it can be said that most of Khaalis' suspect activities were
associated with the James Williams and Josh Varner trafficking cases. In June, 2008 CNT
performed a car stop that resulted in the development of an informant (T-2) who furnished
sufficient information to open a narcotics ttafficking case on James Williams. Pete Delatone was
assigned as case agent and Klmalis was assigned to his investigative team. About this same time
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Pete's brother Mike (also described by Interim ChiefTolbert as a strong investigator and leader)
was assigned as cass agent in a totally separate narcotics trafficking case on an organization
including Joshua Varner. Khaalis assisted Mike with the Vamer case as his primary duties
associated with the Williams case allowed.
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Shortly after the June, 2008 stop and anest of T-2 both Pete and Mike Delatorre began to
debrief T-2 at his place of incarceration, Coastal State Conectional Institute (Coastal),
They wer-e able to determine tlu'ough inteliews and photo spreads that the individual to
whom T-2 referred was James Williams, a Correctional Officer at Coastal. Once the
identification of the subject was established in late 2008, Lt. Russ Smith, CNT,
authorized the opening ofa case to be assigned to Pete Delatone.
During an early interview of T-2 at Coastal, Pete Delatorre was accompanied by Khaalis,
Khaali.s rccalled T-2 saying that James Williams had claimed to have a police officer,
who was his brother, "in his pocket". At the time Khaalis assumed T-2 to be refening to
Willet Williams, a Star Corporal on the SCMPD.
Not long after the opening of the Williams case, Pete Delatorue conducted a briefing for
the major case team. Delatore made clear in the briefing that James Williams had a
brother, Willet, who was an SCMPD officer and a subject of the case. He specifically
asked if any member of the team knew Willet.
Khaalis never made it known that hc had a relationship with Willet Williams.
On Aptil 16,2009 Lt. Snith concluded that not much had been happening on the
Williams case and he rnade a last minute decision to order a surveillance of James
Williams for that aftemoon, to begin at James' place of employment, Coastal. Khaalis,
Mike Delatone and others were on the surveillance team.
While waiting for Williams to depafi Coastal, Khaalis suggested to Delatore that he
(Khaalis) contact Willet Williams to determine the location of the subject, who had not
appeared at the expected time. This suggestion was rejected.
Williams finally departed Coastal at approximately 1730 and returned to his home.
At approximately 1825 he exited his house and began to show alerted behavior', walking
with a cell phone to his ear and acting as though he was looking for something.
At this point the CNT team became convinced that their surveillanse had been
compromised, but they could not figute out how.
On April 1'l,2009, the day after the compromised surveillance, Pete Delato$e was
approached by Khaalis who wanted to know iftelephone toll records would be requested
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for Willet Williams' phone. He was told that Lt. Smith had made a decision to not do so
in view of Williams' status as an active duty police officer,
DEA, however, unbeknownst to Khaalis, had requested Willet Williams' toll records.
Review of the actual records reveals that when the requested toll records for Willet
Williams were examined in May, 2009 they showed seven contacts between Williams
and Khaalis between 1708 and 1713 on April 16,2009. This was precisely the time that
the CNT surveillance team was outside Coastal waiting for James Williams to make an
appeamnce.
Murdock, were heating up and Khaalis had been assigned to assist in those invesligations.
Despite having been told that the Williams case was no longer active, Khaalis continued
to seek information about what was going on in that case.
When Khaalis was intewiewed on October 28,2013 and allowed to inspect the
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2010 Willet Williams toll recotds he admitted that he had been in contact with Williams
on that date, but he insisted that the purpose of these contacts was not to warn Willet of
the James Williams surveillance. He also insisted that the surveillance had not occumed
on April 16, 2010 and that records indicating that were in error.
The Joshua Varner Wiretaps
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The first atternpt took place on Ja rary 27,2010. During the minimization briefing given
by the lead altorney, a DEA Task Force Agent who was present noted that when Varner
was mentioned as lhe target of the wiretap, Khaalis became very alert and looked
shocked. Shortly after the briefing Khaalis left the CNT office without authorizalion and
nobody knew wherc he had gone, despite the fact that he was assigned to be a monitor in
the "wire room" until 1700. I{e returned to the wire room at about 1700 andjust then the
line became active. The first incoming call intercepted was a warning to Varner to "drop
his phone", in other words, to discontinue use of that phone. The callet could not be
identified.
Two subsequent attempts to intercept new numbers being used by Varner ended
immediately with "dropped phones". In each of these attempts Khaalis was assigned to
the monitoring teams.
Affel the failurc of the third CNT wiretap a decision was made with the knowledge of
only Director Hamis, Mike and Pete Delatome and DEA Agent Mike Sarhat that a fourlh
attempt would be made, but out of the DEA office. After 4-5 days they had obtained
enough evidence to support an indictment of Varner and then moved the tap back to CNT
in an attempt to establish who was warning Varner. Khaalis was working in CNT during
this period and agitating against DEA, saying that they were withholding infornration
fiom CNT. A mock minimization briefing was held at CNT to make it appear this was a
new wiretap. The phone was dropped shortly after the minimization briefing, but no
incoming wernings to Vamer were detected and the source of the leak was never
determined.
The Hezekiah Murdock Wiretap and the Car Stop
In February of20l0 a court ordeted wiretap ofJosh Varner associate Hezekiah Murdock was
initiated.
Khaalis was assigned as a monitor in the CNT wire room on February 13, 2010 along
with CNT officers Larry Hanis and Charles Guyer. A call was intercepted indicating that
Murdock would be meeting with a female within the hour. Khaalis immediately
announced he was going to leave the wire room, eithel giving as his reason that he was
going to get something to eat or that he wanted to effect an identification of the
intercepted female, In either case, Klnalis left the wire room without author.ization.
Khaalis was soon heard on his police radio requesting that a malked SCMPD patrol unit
stop the female's car for the purposes ofeffecting an identification" The car was stopped.
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Guyer immediately called Khaalis on his cell phone and asked what he was doing and
whether Khaalis had prior permission fi'om the case agent (Mike Delatone) or the
supervisor (Lt. Smith). Khaalis' rcsponse was "yes and no".
Lt, Smith soon received a concerned call at home from the patrol officer's sergeant
demanding to know what the probable cause had been for the car stop. This was the first
Lt. Srnith knew about this incident. He then received a call from Khaalis, who gave his
rationale for requesting the stop as wanting to be present for a possible drug transaction
between two subjects. He also told Lt, Smith that he had talked to case agent Mike
Delatone.
Mike Delatorre never spoke with Khaalis about this car stop prior to its occurence and
never gave his authorization.
Lt. Smith called Khaalis into his office and demanded his explanation for leaving the
wire room and requesting a car stop. At this time Klaalis admitted leaving the wire room
wilhout consulting with anybody about requesting a car stop. He told Lt. Srnith that he
just trying to be "pro-active". When questioned about why he had told Lt. Smith that
ho had talked with case agent Mike Delatore about stopping the car, he said that he did
not know why he had said tlut, that he wasn't really thinking about it,
Before the initiation of any CNT Title III wiretap investigation, to include this
investigation, a briefing was given to the participating agents regarding minimization.
The briefing also specifically provided that no pro-active enforcement action was to be
taken rvithout prior consultation with the case agent or the superaisor,
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CNT has a rule (fol reasons of security) providing that only the case agent, the assistant cas
agent and others given specific permission arc allowed to gain access to pedlnent information
concerning targets.
During the latter part of 2009 Khaalis began a patteln of asking a CNT intelligence
analyst for infomation about subjects in the Murdock and Varnet cases. In one particular
instance Khaalis tried to obtain information regarding a person of investigative intercst,
saying that the iniormation was for' (case agent) Mike Delatorre' When he was denied
access to the information, Khaalis attempted to obtain it from two other analysts. A
check with Mike Delatorle determined that Delatone had given Khaalis no permission to
ask for the requested information. The analysts wore instructed by Delatolre not to give
Khaalis any information associaled with the Murdock investigation,
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This matter was brought to the aftention of Lt. Smith, who questioned Khaalis about his
unauthorized attempts to access case sensitive information. Khaalis' r'esponse was that he
had no explanation for trying to learn information about targets of the Murdock
investigation.
Standard Opemting Procedure (SOP) at CNT regarding cell phones seized lrom arrested
subjects is that as soon as possible the phones al'e to be placed into the possession of analysts so
that data of intelligence interest can be downloaded, In at least four separate instances Khaalis
atternpted to violate SOP,
During November'2009 a subject named Blacksheal was arested and Khaalis and
another CNT officer responded to the scene. They seized phones and put them into the
possession of Analyst Don Wood. Soon after receiving the phones, Wood received a call
from Khaalis instlucting him not to download the phones and telling hint to place the
phones on his (Khaalis') desk. Wood did place the phones on Khaalis' desk, but not
beforc downloading the data. In January 2010 Officer Eric Broorne, assigned to DEA,
requested the phones. Broome discovered that at some point after the phones had been
tumed over to Khaalis to place into evidence storage, numbers had been deleted from the
call history.
A lrafficker who regularly traveled between Atlanta and Savannah was atested
and his
phone was seized. Immediately after Wood received the phone for downloading, he was
approached by Khaalis who began asking if Wood was going to be able to determine who
had been calling the subject on the phone. Wood found this to be odd since it was SOP to
arr.est.
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In early March 2010 Khaalis went out of the Savannah area for military training. DEA, FBI and
CNT decided to take advantage of the opportunity to place a GPS tracking device on Khaalis'
CNT car. The FBI obtained authorization for placement ofthe device and it was installed.
When Khaalis returned from military training and realized that his CNT car had been
moved from the maintenance garage whete he had left it to the CNT lot, he became very
upset. Khaalis was observed in the lot doing a detailed search ofthe car as though he was
looking for something in particular.
After this Khaalis reftrsed to drive the car until he was finally instructed by Lt. Smith to
stop using the CNT pool cars and rcsume use ofhis issued car.
A joint F'BI, DEA, CNT effort was underlaken to have a cooperating DEA source
telephone into CNT with spurious information about a drug related money transaction to
take place at a motel near the airyoft. CNT made a angements to ensule the call would
be taken by Khaalis on Match 23,2010. Khaalis took the call, but teported it to his
supelvisot'.
Duling the peliod of the Varner and Murdock wiretaps, Khaalis developed a reputation for
disappearing fiom the CNT office for extended peliods of time with nobody being aware of his
whereabouts. One example involved his disappearanoe shortly after the minimization briefing on
the Josh Varner tap, even though he was scheduled to be on duty as a monitor in the wire room.
Nobody knew where he had gone, but as soon as he returned the phone was dropped. A second
example was his unauthorized deparlure from the wire room during the Murdock wiretap when
he requested a car stop. By this poiltt his reputation for "jumping out' of the wire room had
become so pronounced that he was given the nickname by CNT Offrcer Charles Guyer of "Walk
About Jones". (It is to be noted that Lt. Russ Smith was aware of Khaalis' behavior, was
becoming increasingly frustrated and was complaining to CNT Director Hanis. But Srnith had
been deliberately kept in the dark about the investigation of Khaalis by Harris, who instructed
Smith to ignore the unacceptable behavior. It was not until after the February 13, 2010 car stop
incident and Smith's insistence that Khaalis be removed from CNT that he was briefed,)
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Question 1- "Did you wan Willet Wiltiams that his brother was under investigation by
CNT?"
Answer - "No"
Result - Deception Indicated
Question 2- "Have you ever used your official position to protect anyone involved in the
tra{Iicking of illegal dtugs?"
Answer- "No"
Result- Deception Indicated
matters culrntly under investigation is mostly rclated to his association with the activities of his
brother, James Williams, the subject of a joint CNT-DEA drug trafftcking investigation. The
investigation of James Williams had its genesis with the development by CNT of an informant,
refened to hereinafter as T-2, in June, 2008. (lt is noted that T-2 is a source of undetermined
reliability, but who furnished much reliable and coroborated information to Officers Pete and
Mike Delatone.) T-2 told of twice traveling in the company of a known trafftcker identified as
Percy Anderson, aka "Piggy", to a Savannah residence later identified as that ofJames Williams
where drug purchases occuned. On both occasions after the drug lransaction was completed,
they were escorted away from the residence by a marked police unit driven by a uniformed
police officer.
In February, 2009 T-2, who at that time was incarcerated at the Chatham County Jail, told
ofan incident that occurred on or about January 19,2009 when both he and "Piggy" had
been incarcerated in Coastal State Coruectional Institute. He explained that this was the
day before President Obama's inaugumtion and that he and Piggy had been watching TV
news. The news broadcast was showing Savannah police officers troarding a bus. T-2
related that he immediately tecognized one of the officers in a blue warm up as the
individuat who had esco(ed Piggy and him away from the James Williams residence
aft er drug transactions.
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Also in February,2009 T-2 advised that Piggy told hirn at the time that the individual in
the blue watm up was Sgt. Williams, "the guy I work for".
T-2 then viewed a photo spread and selected with neat certainty the photo of Willett
Williams as the individual he had tecognized on TV as the escort offtcer.
Willet Williams Participates in Conoromise of April | 6. 2009 Surveillance
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On April 16, 2009 CNT mounted a surveillance of James Williams from his place of
employment, Coastal, to his tesidence. 'l'he surveillance leader was Mike Delatore and
Officer Malik Khaalis was on the team.
Members of the surveillance team concluded ftom the alerted behavior of James
Williams that the surveillance had been comptomised, but they did not know horv.
A review of toll records for Willet Williams phone, which had been obtained by DEA in
May,2009, revealed that in the minutes leading up to James Williams' departure flom
Coastal there wete seven contacts between Willet Williams and Khaalis'
The toll records fuither revealed three contacts between Willet Williams and his brother
James Williams precisely at the tilne that James Williams was demonsttating aleted
behavior outside his rcsidence.
Subsequent to exhibiting alerted behavior, James Williams departed his residence, taking
all but one of survcillance team with him. A short while later a white vehicle, believed by
the lone remaining surveillant to belong to Willet Williams, pulled into the residence
garage and the door was closed. Although the sulveillant was not able to effect a positiye
identification of the driver of this vehicle, he believed it to be Willet Witliams.
Willet Williams Comes to the Assistance of James
In mid 2008 Piggy Anderson and James Williams were driving in Williams' car and wete
pulled over by SCMPD Officer Kendall Brown. Anderson was found to be in possession
of drugs hidden on his person, but no other drugs were found in the cat After teceiving a
call from James, Willet responded to the scene. Piggy Anderson was arrcsted, charged,
and eventually sentenced to 22 months in prison. James Williams was cited for a seatbelt
violation and released.
During his interview on October 23, 2013 Williams said that he did respond to the scene,
but only because he wanted to take custody of his brother's car in the event he was
anEstd. He denied trying to use his offrcial position to influence the outcome. The patrol
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offrcer, Kendall Blown, was interviewed and could not recall the car stop in question. He
also could not recall Willet Williams trying to intercede on behalf of his brother James.
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In 2008 Williams was the owner of several "Section 8" housing prcperties. Section 8 of
the Housing Act of 1937 provides for the payment of rent subsidies to landlords who rent
to qualifying low inconrc renters.
Williams and a Section 8 qualified renter sent the necessary paperwork to the Department
of Housing and Urban Developrnent (HUD). In short order, monthly subsidy checks
began to be deposited in Williams' bank account.
At some point, after Williarns had leceived about $5,000 in payments, an inspection by
the Savannah Housing Authority (SHA), which administers the Section 8 pr.ograrn for
HUD, discovered that the qualified renter had never moved in and instead an individual
paying full rent was residing at the property.
'l-he United States Attorney considered federal prosecution, but eventually declined
prosecution when Williarns made full restitution. Shortly thereafter the SCMPD fraud
case was refen'ed to Internal Affairs, The case officer, Bobby Chandler, was told by
SCMPD Chief Berkow and his Assistant. Willie Lovett, that the criminal case was to be
closed because Williams had paid back the money.
About two weeks after Chandler had been told to close the Williams case. he was notified
that he was tmnsfered to the Patrol Division and that he should report immediately, not
even taking time to resolve pending cases.
Earlinc Davis, Executive Dircctor of SHA, was confionted by Willet Williams shortly
after hel notihcation by letter that he had fraudulently received federal subsidy money
and would have to make restitution. Williams belligerently complained about being
accused of fraud and shouted that he would see her in court. Davis was very upset by
Williams' behavior and made a complaint to Chief Berkow.
Davis later questioned Chief Berkow about why Williams had not been fired. Berkow
replied that since Williams had paid lhe money back, he had only been reprimanded for
his treatment of her. Review of disciplinary records contained in the IA Report reveals
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that Williams was reprimanded for conduct unbecoming an officer in 2007, but no
disciplinary actions are noted for 2008.
When interviewed on Octobel'23, 2013 Willet Williams stated that he had not realized he
had received the improper rent subsidy payments because they were deposited in an
account handled by his wife. He denied inappropriate behavior with Ms. Davis, saying
that she falsely accused him oft(ying to intimidate her.
employees Major Dean Fagersh'om, Lt. Andre Oliver and Sgt. Tim Thompson were instructed by
Chief Lovett to report to the Savannah FBI office where they received a briefing by FBI and
CNT personnel. The IA case was closed on November 16, 2010. During this five and a half
month period IA interviewed Khaalis and Williams, took one written statement from Lt. Russ
Smith, wer'e briefed once at the IA office by CNT Officers Mike Delatone and Eric Broome, met
twice with FBI A.gents Lary Greene and Josh Hayes and briefed Chief Willie Lovett twice.
More detailed information regarding this "investigation" follows.
The June 3. 2010 Meetine
By the end of May, 20t 0 CNT and the FBI had decided to bring the cases against James
Williams and Varner as well as those on Willet Williams and Khaalis to a close and
invited menrbers of SCMPD to the FBI office for a June 3,2010 meeting. At this meeting
the FBI provided a detailed oral briefing about the investigations CNT and the FBI had
been conducting conceming Khaalis and Willet Williams.
Fagelstrom, Oliver and Thompson professed to be puzzled as to why IA was being
blruglrt into this matter sincc IA doss not normally get involved until a cr.iminal
investigation has been concluded. It appeared to them that a criminal investigation was
still underway.
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At the conclusion ofthe June 3, 2010 meeting at the FBI oflice, FBI Agent Josh Hayes,
who had plovided nost of the briefing, departed fot' the CN I office for the purpose of
interviewing Khaalis. Hayes suggested that IA also conduct an interview of Khaalis. At
the instruction of Major Fagerstrom, Oliver and Thompson went to the CNT oflice,
watched Hayes
inteliew Khaalis
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intewiew of Khaalis.
Thompson and Oliver were resentful at being placed in such a position. They felt they
had been given no time to pepare and had no idea whether Khaalis' responses were
truthful or not. They believed they were .just being used by the FBI and CNT to try to
extmct a confession fiom Khaalis.
IA never interviewed Khaalis again, even after they had had time to prparc,
Again at the inshuction of Fagershom, Oliver and Thompson proceeded from the CNT
office to the IA office for the purpose of interviewing Willet Williams. Thompson and
Oliver again believed they had been given no time to prepare and the interview was
"minimal", lasting, an estimated 20 minutes.
IA never interviewed Williams again, even after they had had time to prepare.
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About two weeks after the FBI briefing, or in about mid-June,2010, Pete Delatone and
Eric Broome went to the IA office to give Oliver and Thompson a more detailed briefing.
They lealned that Major Fagerstrom had been ttansfened from IA and replaced by
Captain Hank Wiley. Delatorre viewed this as a bad development because Wiley was
widely viewed as being very close to Chief Willie Lovett and Delatorre feared the IA
case would not be pursued.
At lhis second meeting Delaton and Brcome turned over to IA everything that CNT had
up until that point prepared on Khaalis and Willet Williams.
During the course of the briefing Oliver and Thompson made dispalaging remarks such
as "you guys don't have anything" and "you'rc making this stuffup".
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Thompson and Oliver had understood from the June 3, 2010 briefing by the FBI that toll
records on Willet Williams'phone showed that Khaalis had been in contact with Willet
Williams during the April 16, 2009 surveiUance of James Williams and that Willet had
then been in contact with James. When Thompson had a ohance to analyze the actual toll
records, he concluded there was too much difference in time to indicate the likelihood
that the calls had led to compromise ofthe surveillance.
According to MDBI's review of the toll records, thele were seven contacts between
Khaalis and Willett Williams in the minutes leading up to James Williams' deparlure
from Coastal Conectional Institute (foul calls were initiated by Williams, three by
Khaalis). 72 minutes later, after James Williams had an'ived at his residence, therc were
lhree contacts between Willet and James at precisely the time that James exited his
rcsidence and appeared to be looking for surveillance (one call was initiated by James
and two by Willet).
MDBI has difficulty understanding how lA could have concluded that these contacs
could not have been associated with compromise ofthe surueillance.
Sometime in the summel of 2010 (prcbably late June or early July), Capain Hank
Wiley, Thompson and Oliver went to the FBI office for a second briefing by Agents
Greene and Josh Hayes. At this meeting the FBI stated that (hey would never again work
a case in which Khaalis would be a potential witness. Nothing new was discussed at this
meeting, but Agent Hayes either handed over some notes from the FBI's investigation or
said that he would send notes. A decision had been made to not prosecute Khaalis
federally, so a plosecutive report had not been plepared and was not available.
After this second FBI meeting Thompson gave Chief Lovett a briefing, to include
discussion of the phone toll records associated with the April 16, 2009 James Williams
sutveillance; the details of Khaalis leaving the wire room during the Varner'/Murdock
investigation; and the fact that Khaalis had failed an FBI polygraph exam. Regarding the
last, ChiefLovett commented he did not believe in polygraph exams.
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After the July 27, 2010 briefing, Chief Lovett instructed Wiley to take Khaalis off
Administrative Leave and return him to active duty. A review of conespondence in the
IA Repot, disclosed that Khaalis was taken off Administrative Leave on August 13,
2010 and assigned to a Patrol Division precinct effective August 16, 2010.
After learning of Khaalis'retum to duty, CNT Director Hanis, the U.S. Attorney and the
FBI met with Chief Lovett in his office on September 10, 2010 and gave him a detailed
briefing regarding the FBI/CNT investigations of Khaalis and Williams.
A review of records confirms that on September 24,2010 CNT Director Hanis sent
memorandum and supplemental rcport to the Chatham County Manager. This memo and
report contained considerable investigative detail regarding the activities of Khaalis and
Willet Williams that had previously been provided orally to IA in two briefings and to
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In early October, 2010 the Delatorre brothers and Eric Broome received unofficial word
that they were to be lmnsfened out of CNT.
According to documentation provided by Interirn Chief Tolbert, on Octobor 29,2010
Mike Delatone, Pete Delatore and Eric Broome were transferred by "special order" of
Chief Lovett from CNT lo Patrol Division Drecincts.
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while there is a policy providing for rotation of cNT officers back to scMPD after five
fron
years, it had infrequently been adhered to because many believed it made no sense
of
an efficiency standpoint. cNT management pet'sonnel did not agree with the transfels
the Delatones and Broome and could not understand them'
It is quite
possible retaliation.
transfers of the Delatones and Broome were viewed by some as
Case Closed
on November 16, 2010 captain Hank wiley prepared a Letter of Transmittal (LoT)
covering the completed IA Report and recommending the cases against willet williams
Malik Khaalis be closed and that the allegations against them be found Unsustained'
The LOT rvas initialed by both Wiley and Lovett'
and
completed Report to the subject's conmander. That individual then has the responsibility
for preparing a LoT and making recommendations for any disciplinary action. The LoT
procedure was
and Report arc then sent up lhe chain of command for final action. That
not followed on this case. The IA position is that wiley prepared the LoT
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obviously
because CNT would not do theirjob.
captain Paul McBurney, who, as senior scMPD officer at cNT, should have received
at all by
the completed IA reporl and prepated the LoT. McBurney iryas never contacted
IA and never received the IA Report for review'
cNT personnel rccounted a case of a female scMPD officer who had lied about
Willie Lovett'
attendance at a training session and was fircd upon the recommendation of
the
who at the time was Assistant chief. cNT personnel were outraged by the outcome of
and
Khaalis case and believed the allegations against Khaalis to be much mote serious
sustained than the earlier case where the female offrcer was fir'ed'
to
In his LoT, wiley stated flatly that th allegations made by cNT and the FBI failed
prove any SCMPD policy violations.
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The LOT unequivocally states that the City Attorney's Offrce was asked to review the
information given to the Office of Professional Standards (lA) and concluded there was
no evidence of illegal activity by Agent Khaalis.
who in 2010 was City Attorney and Peter Giusti, who was his
Assistant, denied their office never received such a re<1uest and no record of such a
request was found, Further, the City Attorney's Oflice represents Savannah in civil
matters and has nolhing to do with making assessments of the potential criminality of
James Blaokburn,
activities.
Wiley was instructed by Chief Lovett to prepare the LOT and put in the language about
rcquesting a City Attorney review. During this process he had no contact with the City
Attorney's Office.
Willie Lovett was promoted to Chief of the SCMPD in April, 2010 after having served
as
Assistant Chief and twice as Interim Chief. At the time of his September, 2013 retirement he had
seNed lhe department for 40 years. During the current inquiry MDBI attempted to determine the
role played by Lovett in the chain of events concerning Malik Khaalis and Willet Williams. In
short, it appears that Lovett chose to have little involvement in matters and determined, by his
own admission, that the allegations and evidence against Williams and Khaalis did not represent
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On June 3,2010, when informed that the FBI and CNT were to present a briefing on
possibly criminal misconduct by Khaalis and Williams, he dispatched Captain Dean
Fagerctrom and two other officers assigned to IA to the FBI offrce to attend.
Subsequent to the FBI presentation he received a briefing by IA conceming the
allegations against Khaalis and Williams, chiefly concerning an April 16, 2009
suryeillancc during which Khaalis and Williams were detemined to be in telephonic
contact, resulting, in the opinion ofthe FBI and CNT, in compromise ofthe surveillancc.
Lovett was also briefed by IA concerning a written statenent prepared by CNT LT. Russ
Smith detailing the unauthorized departure of Khaalis fiom the CNT wire toom, his
initiation of a traffic stop of a subject and his subsequent lie to Smith to the cffect hc had
discussed these actions with the case officer.
He was briefed by IA again in July, 2010 after a secon<l rneeting with the FBI and was
told that Khaalis had failed a polygraph exam and that the FBI would never again work a
case in which Khaalis was involved. He was also told by IA that the FBI would provide
no further documentation of their investigation.
In August,2010 Lovett instructed that Khaalis be returned to active duty.
On Septembel 10, 2010 Lovett was briefed in his office by CNT Commander Haruis, the
United States Attomey and the FBI fegarding details ofthe case against Khaalis.
On October 5,2010 Lovett was personally given by County Attorney Jonathan Hart a
detailed memorandum prcpared by CNT Commander Roy Harris concerning the
investigation of Khaalis.
When interviewed by MDBI, Lovett stated that if he had seen the Hauis memorandum he
rvould have handled things differently. His attention was drawn to the fact that he had
a
1'
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o{ficers have stated that Lovett never shared lhe Haris memorandum with IA.
retaliation,
In November, 2010 Lovett instructed IA Captain Hank Wiley to prpare a Letter of
Transmittal, covering the final IA Report and send it to him for approval. The LOT was
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to state that the evidence presented by CNT and the FBI proved no violations of policy
and that the documenls received had been reviewed by the City Attorney's Office, who
could find no evidence ofillegal activity by Khaalis.
There is no record of the City Attorney's Office conducting any such review; the City
Attorney (at that time) and his Assistant (at that time) deny being consulted in this matter;
the County Attorney only recalls meeting with Lovett for the purpose of delivering the
Harris memorandum and does not recall giving legal opinions regarding illegal activity
by Khaalis.
On November 16, 2010 Lovett initiated the LOT, finding that all allegations of violations
by Khaalis and Williams were unsustained.
Lovett stated that the handling of this LOT was irrcgular and that SOP was that Captain
Paul McBurney at CNT should have prepared the LOT. It was his belief, however, that
McBurney would not have done anything with the information in the lA Report.
Duting his MDBI interview, Lovett stated that he based his decision to exonerate Khaalis
on a "one page report" he had been given. This rcport was dctermined by MDBI to be a
one page surveillance log concerning the April 16,2009 surveillance of James Williams,
with an attached document showing details of telephone contacts between Khaalis and
Willet Williams and Willet Williams and James Williams.
While Khaalis was on Administrative Leave, Lovett allowed him to take the exam for
Sergeant and at some subsequent point promoted him to that rank.
During the course of the MDBI inquiry, represenlations relating to Chief Lovett, but extmneous
to the Khaalis/Williams matter werc brought to the attention of the investigators. Examples
follow:
Major Geraldine Long was forced into retircment by Lovett because of a disagreement
involving wearing of "mouming bars" at a funeral. Lovett explained that he had ordered
that the mourning bars not be worn because the deceased had not died in the line ofduty.
He received word that Long had countermanded his ordel, resulting in him (Lovett)
instructing that an IA investigation be opened,
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III.
Law enforcement is a difficult and often dangercus profession. Unit cohesion is essential to the
accomplishment ofthe mission and the underpinning ofsuch cohesion is an irnplicit trust in the
integdty ofone's colleagues. Police officers assigned to elite elements such as CNT draw much
of their strength and confidence from their association with individuals working toward a
common goal. Once a member of the team bcgins to display bizaue behavior and take actions
that lead him to be suspected ofconsorting with the opposition he becomes a distraction and over
tirne this inevitably rrsults in a diminution of the essential bond of trust. This undeniably
occuned at CNT when it was discovered that Khaalis had contacted Willet Williams during a
surveillance and then Willet contacted the talget of the surveillance, effectively compromising
the operation.
As MDBI investigators reviewed documentation and caffied out interviews several things
became apparent. The first thing is that duling the peliod under review CNT was staffed by some
exhaordinarily talented and industrious officers. Of particular note, Intelim Chief Tolbert
pointed out that the Delatone brothers and Eric Broome were viewed as strcng investigators and
it is obvious that they were slrong leaders. The second thing that became clear. was that
inexplicable things began to hinder important investigations and because Khaalis and, to a
somewhat lessel degree, Willet Williams became prime leak suspects, CNT and DEA were
forced to expend what should have been an unnecessary amount of effort on non-mission related
activities, For example, time and effort were spent moving cases from CNT to DEA and then
back in an attempt to protect investigative information and unearth the leaker; time was spent
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placing and nronitoring a GPS device on Khaalis' car; Khaalis' activities within CNT were
regularly monitored; and, for reasons of opelational security, key management officials such as
Lt. Russ Smith and Captain Paul McBumey were kept in the dark. This last item caused many
difficult situations, such as an increasingly frustrated Lt. Smith being told by Director Hanis to
take no action regarding unacceptable behavior by Khaalis and Lt. Smith becoming upset with
Pete Delatorre when he, with the approval of Dirrctor Haruis, made it appear that the James
Williams case was not being pursued.
During interviews of IA perconnel it was often said that CNT should have taken care of its own
disciplinary problems at the time they manifested themselves. But the organizational structure
inter{'ered with that. CNT operates in a task force environment and during the time under leview
was working cases jointly with DEA. Becausc Khaalis and Willet Williams were suspected of
activities that could have been criminal in nature, decisions were taken to delay administrative
action so as not to complomise the ct'iminal investigation. If Directol Hanis had had the
authority to telminate Khaalis, he may have done so. But he had no such authority under the
CNT cbarter'. Eventually, when it was determined thele would be no criminal prosecutions, the
Khaalis and Williams matters werc turned over to SCMPD IA., who gave evidence of being
resentful from the beginning.
Because integrity is the glue that holds highly cohesive organizations such as police departments
together, law enforcement agencies have traditionally recognized the extreme importance of
having internal affairs elements which are recognized as being impartial, unrelenting, but fair. lt
is essential that IA investigations be seen as thorough, open minded and timely. None of that
seems to have occurred here, As has been noted earlier, the investigation was pending for more
than five monlhs; practically no work at all is evident from the record after day number two;
conrpelling evidence was disparaged and dismissed; no information was independently
developed by IA; Khaalis was brought back frorn Administlative Leave by Chief Lovett three
months beforc the IA report was finalized; the Letter of Transmittal covering the final report was
prepared by IA itself, an abermtion fi'om normal procedure; Khaalis' superior SCMPD officer at
CNT was never contaoted by IA and never given an opportunity to review the report or preparc
recommendations; the LOT falsely stated that the information that formed the basis for the repolt
had been rcviewed by the City Attorney's Office; Khaalis and Williams were exonerated due to a
failure of the allegations by the FBI and CN'l'to prove any violations ofpolicy; and, finally, the
tlu'ee officers who had been the backbone of the James Williams and Josh Varner cases and who
had participated in the investigation of Khaalis were transferred out of CNT by what has been
characterized as an unusual special order of Chief Loveft. One of these officers is still with
SCMPD. One has taken law enforcement employment elsewhere, One has taken his own life.
Khaalis has been promoted to Sergeant and Wiltet Williams remains a Star Corporal.
Finally, whether because ofpersonal animosity with the CNT Director, failure to understand the
seriousness of the issues involved, reluctance to take decisive action or any number of other
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IV.
Findinss
In inquiries such as this, bringing absolute clarity to the issues at hand is rarely achievable.
Individual recollections ofevents often differ; and this may be due to personal agendas,
perceptions ofselfinterest, or simply faulty memories. Similarly, cefiain actions can be
undisputed, but it may be impossible to impute with cerlainty the motives behind such actions.
And records may establish beyond any doubt that two parties were in telephonic contact, while
the substance ofany convcrsation can ncver be known.
All this is by way of saying that MDBI has not been able to arrive at any significant findings that
meet the criminal ("beyond a reasonable doubt") standard. But by employing what MDBI
considers to be the more appropriate "preponderance oflhe evidence" standard (a reasonable
person determines there is a better than even chance that a proposition is true), numerous
relevant findings become possible. Key among these is as follows:
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3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
As early as 2008 Khaalis was aware that an informant had provided information that
James Williams claimed to have a brother who was a police oflicer and who was "in his
pocket". Khaalis, by his own admission, knew that this police oflicer was Willet
Williams.
At this point Khaalis knew and had contact with Willett Williams, but never made
mention of this fact to his CNT colleagues or superuisors.
Once a criminal case was opened on James and Willet Williams by CNT, the case offrcer
specifically asked the investigative team, to include Khaalis, ifanyone knew Willet. Even
at this point Khaalis declined to reveal his association with Willet Williams.
During an April 16,2009 surveillance of James Williams, Khaalis suggested a contact
with Willet, but was told by the case offrcer not to establish such contact.
Despite these instructions, Khaalis had seven telephonic contacts with Willet Williams
during the suweillance of James Williams.
Khaalis never told anyone of his contacts with Willet Williams on this occasion, but later
made attempts to ascefiain if Willet's toll records would be subpoenaed.
Khaalis deceitfully withheld critical information from his CNT superiors and
colleagues proceeded against the instructions ofthe case officer and/or surveillance
leader and probably provided crse-related informstion to a subject of the
investigation.
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8.
When the toll records of Willet Williams were examined it was determined that not
only did he have repeoted contact with Khaalis during the April 16 surveillance, he
subsequently had three telephonic contacts rvith his brother, James, at precisely the
time that James was exhibiting alerted behavior, MDBI believes it likely that James
was given surveillance-related information by Willet during these contacts.
9. On January 27, 2010 Khaalis atlended a minimization briefing at CNT conceming the
initiation of a wiretap on Josh Varner. Immediately after the briefing Khaalis disappeared
from the "wire room", even though he wBs assigned to the monitoring shift. The lirst
intercepted incoming call wamed Vamer to discontinue use of his phone.
10. Two subsequent attempts to wiretap Vamer failed in a similar fashion. Khaalis was a
member of the monitoring team on these occasions.
I l. A fourth wiretap was run out of the DEA offrce without Khaalis' knowledge and this time
sufficient information was obtained to secure an indictment,
12. When the fourth wiretap was moved back to the CNT wire room with Khaalis as a
monitor, Varner prornptly discontinued use of his phone.
13. It is considered likely that Khaalis either personally or through a third party
warned Varncr that his phone rvas being tapped,
14. On February 13,2010 Khaalis was assigned as a monitor in the wiretap of Hezekiah
Murdock when a call was intercepted arranging for a meeting between Murdock and a
female. Khaalis left the wire room wilhout permission and caused traffic stop of the
female, thus jeopardizing the investigation,
15. When questioned by his supervisor, Khaalis said that he had discussed the traffic stop
with the case officer. The case officer later denied he had been contacted by Klraalis prior
to the stop. Khaalis subsequently admitted to his supervisor he had not spoken with dre
case officer and had no explanation for saying he had.
16. Khaalis lied to his supervisor, left his place of assignment without required
permission, violated standard opernting procedpre by taking pro-active
enforcement activity rvithout the required permission of his supervisor and/or the
case officer, and put a sensitive investigalion at risk
17. f)n numerous occasions Khaalis attempted to access information concerning subjects of
active investigations to which he had no right under standard CNT policies.
18. On numerous occasions Khaalis violated or attempted to violate standard CNT
procedures concerning the handling ofcell phones seized during the coume ofanests,
19. On April 2, 2010 Khaalis received a scripted telephone call from a cooperating DEA
source regarding an impending dlug-related money transaction. He lied to colleagues,
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transaction
saying he was going hone to eat and then drove to the scene ofthe supposed
with no notification to his supervisor.
20.OnJuneg,2010KhaatisshoweddeceptiononanFBlpolygraphexaminationonthe
James, was under
issues of whether he hsd rvarned willet williams that his brother,
CNTinvestigationandwhetherhelra<|use<lhispositiontoprotectanyoneinvolved
in itlegal drug trafficking activity'
work a case with
21. In Jult 2010 the FBI informed SCMPD that it would never again
SCMPD where Khaalis would be a potential witness'
22.lnMay,20l3 the District Attorney for Georgia's Eastern Judicial circuit informed
williams
scMPD that her office would not prosecute any cases where Klaalis or willet
were involved.
23.InFebruary,200gasourceofundeterminedreliability,butwhohadprovidedreliable
individual in police
information in the past, tentativoly identified Willet Williams as the
two drug
uniform who escorted him and another individual from the scene of
transactions.
24.Thedrugtr.ansactionstookp|aceattheresidenceofJamesWil|iams,brother.ofWillet'
of traffio stop involving
25. There is no evidence that Willet Williams came to the scene
influence on behalf of James'
James Williams fol the purpose of imptoperly exerling
26,|n2l}sWiltetWilljamsimproperlyreceivedfederalrentsubsidymoney,butwas
in deference to the fact that
eventually not prosecuted either federally or locally lor fraud
hemadefullrcstitution.ThereisinsuffioientevidencetoestablishthatWilliams
knowinglY PerPetrated fraud.
the Director of the
27. In connection with the above, Wiltians belligerently confronted
SavarurahHousingAuthority,thfeateningtoseeherincourt.ChiefBerkowtoldthe
DirectorWilliamshadbeenleprinlandedforhisbehavior.Norecordofsuchareplimand
wasfoundontherecord,allhoughtherecorddoesindicatetworeprimandsforconduct
unbecoming an officer in 2007'
ofavailable documentation
2g. statements from numerous individuals as well as review
behavior in his dealings
establish that Willet Williams has a reputation for intemperate
with the public.
2g.Duringitsfiveandonehalfmonthinvestigation'IAconductedtwointewiews'tookone
on two or possibly
written statement, attended three briefings and briefed Chief Lovett
three occasions.
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31. IA was apparently never given a detailed memorandum and report prepaled by CNT
Director Roy Han'is concerning the questionable aclivities of Khaalis and Williams. (Said
report having been hand-delivered to Chief Lovett.)
32. IA acted totally at variance with established SCMPD policy and plocedurc by prepaling a
Letter of Transmittal recomrnending closure of the IA case with a finding ofunsustained
allegations against Khaalis and Williams,
33. The LOT made the inexplicable statement thal the information provided by the FBI and
CNT proved no violations of SCMPD policy as well as the false statement that the
information obtained had been reviewcd by the City Attorney's Office which made a
finding of no illegal activity.
34. While no evidence of improper influence on IA was diseovered, their handling of
this entire matter was negligent and unprofessional.
35, On the few occasions that ChiefLoveft was briefed by IA he was assured that the
evidence against Klmalis and Williams was thin and inconclusive and that the FBI and
CNT refused to provide docuntentation of their allegations.
36. Shorlly after his last briefing by lA on July 27,2010, Chief Lovett ordered that Khaalis
be retumed to active duty.
37- In earty September,20l0 Chief Lovett was given a detailed briefing in his office by the
CNT Director, the US Attomey and the FBI regarding the Khaalis/Williams matter.
38. In early'October,20l0 Chief Lovett was personally handed a detailed report prepared by
the CNT Director regarding the Khaalis/Williams investigation.
39, ChiefLovett never forwarded this report to IA for their review and consideration.
40, In November Chief Lovett, in opposition to SOP, instructed IA Captain Hank Wiley to
prcpare a LOT recommending exoneration of Khaalis and Williams, falsely saying that
the rnaterial leceived frnm the FBI and CNT had been reviewed by the City Attorney's
Office and that thele was no evidence ofpolicy violations.
41. Chief Lovett's performance in the Khaalis/Williams matter, rvhether by design or
negligence, rvas inadequate and unprofessional. Despite the fact that he was given
ample information both orally and in wriling to make a reasoned disciplinary
decision regnrding these two men, he chose to consider only a single page
surveillance log, He also withheld vital information from IA; truncated the standard
procedure for handling IA reports; and instructed IA to prepare a LOT rvith
patently false rnd incorrect informalion.
42. No evidence was found of improper sctivity by Cleveland Lovett in the matter of his
nephew's arrest by Of{icer Kendall Brown nor was evidence found of retaliation
against Brorvn by Lovett
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v.
1- The Acting Chief of Police rcview the content of this teport, as well as the original Internal
Affairs repofi, and determine if administrative action is warranted as it rclates to departmental
polioies.
2- Additional investigative efforts are directed to resolve related spin-off issues pertaining to
misconduct.
3- A full audit and evaluation of Internal Affairs in the SCMPD be conducted, utilizing an
accredited police consultant to ascertain "best practices" and recommendations for restructuring
this critica[ component ofthe depafiment in order to restore both intemal and public confidence.
VI.
Appendix
2.
3.
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I. Contents
I. Introduction.....................
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A. Scope of the Engagement...................
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B. Background.....................
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C. Methodo1ogy...................
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II. Summary of Investigation.............,,......
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IlL Conclusions and Observations.................... ...........................23
V. Recommendations........,..,..,.
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VI. Appendix
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A. Documents Incorporated by Reference (see attached)
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l. SCMPD Internal Affairs Report covered by Novembel 16, 2010 Letter of
Transmittal ....
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2. September 24, 2010 Memorandum and Supplemental Report of CNT
Director Roy Harris
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3. Undated CNT Supplemental Report....
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2. COMPLAINTDATET June3,20l0
3. COMPLAINANTT
A. Inter-Departmenl / CNT
4. ORGINALCOMPLAINT:
Agent Khaalis allegedly dlvulging informrtion regarding CNT investigetions.
s. OFFICER(S)|NVOLVED ASGN
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ADMINISTRATIVE INVESTIGATION
Incldent Report
OPS NUMBER: I 2100605
Lieutenant Oliver and lwent to the FBI Office where F8l Speclal Agent Hayes
informed us that Agent M. Khaalis, SCpl. W. Wllliams, and Agent R. Gerido were involved
in a criminaf matter. frote: fuptatn Fogeqtrom, Captain Mcaunel, Commondet Haffts, Agent
Deloaofie, ond Agent Sroome werc present.) Agent Hayes gave a brief synopsis of a CNT
investigation that was inltlatcd in 2008 and the investigation had been on going until
June 2010. CNT had identllled James Wlliams as a subject involved in the distribution of
lllegal substances. Special Agent Hayes stated James Williams' brother, SCMPD Spl.
Willet Willlams, was participatlng in the illegal activlties by providlng police escorts for
his brother when the illegal substances were being sold. Agent Khaalis and Agent
Gerido were believed to have divulged investigative Information concerning a
surveillance operatlon conducted at James Wllliams' resldence on 04/16/09 to SCpl.
Williams. scpl. Williams then relayed the information to James Wllliams. Agents Hayes
stated the Toll Records of SCpl. Wllllams' cellular phone showed he made and received
calls from Agents Khaalis, Agent Gerido, and James Wllliams. Special Agent Hayes stated
the Toll records indlcated Agent Khaalis had seven (7) telephone conversatlons wlth
SCpl. Wllllams while CNT A8ents, IncludinS Agent Khaalis, were conductlng survelllance
of James Williams' residence. Special Agent Hayes explalned the Toll Records ln such a
manner that he gave the impresslon that the phone calls between Agent Khaalls, SCpl.
Williams, and J. Wllliams were in succession of one another.
Special Agent Hayes stated Internal Affairs investigators were requested,
because in conjunctlon wlth what the Toll Records Indicate4 CNT agents had observed
"unusual behaviors and actions" by Agent Khaalis that raised concerns about Agent
Khaalls' conduct as a pollce officer. Those "unusual behavlors and actlons" are as
followed:
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1.
Agent Khalis asked Agent Delatorre, the cas agent, numerous questions
about the investitation involvlnB J. Williams. One particular questlon asked
by A8ent Khaalis was if a ',pen,, was going to be placed on SCpl. Willlams,
cell phone.
2.
3,
Agent Khaalis left the "wire tape" room and caltd for a marked police unit
to conduct a traffic stop on the subjct heard on the ..wlre,, wlthout prior
Case
Atent.
During the meetlng, the Information was being provided to Lieutenant Oliver and
me by word of mouth. Neither the CNT Agents nor FBI Special Agent Hayes provlded
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Delatorre In cfiminal Investigation of James williams. Agent Khaalis stated he did not
divulge any information to SCpl. Williams regarding the criminal Investitatlon of James
Williams. Agent Khaalis advised SCpl. Willlams has contacted him via cellular telephone
in the past, and those conversations were work related. Agent Khaalls was ques oned
about his telephone conversatlons with SCpl. Williams on the day of the surveillance
operatloni however, Agent Khaalis could not recall talking with SCpl. Willlams, or what
the conversations were regarding. When Agent Khaalis was asked about leaving the
wire tap room, Agent Khaalis admitted he left the room with the intentions of
identifying the dllvel. luote: The 2 yeot CNt lnvesttgotion tnwlved muftlple suspec! tncludtng Jomes
wtlllons.) He stated hls reason for leaving the wire tap room was he was "over eage/'to
help with tetting the subJect identified. (Noae: Agent Detotore had totd me the d ver hod akeody
been Menaifled, ond d list ol suspects with ?heir peftlnent informotlon wos posted tn the wlre tdp room.
The diver tn question wor on thot list., Agent Khaalls was asked if he followed CNT protocol
regarding wire taps. Agent Khaa{is stated he failed to contact the Case Agent or CNT
lieutenant Smlth and obtaln authorizatlon prior to stopping the vehicle. ln the
interview, Agent Khaalis mentioned that he left the wire tap room twice on the same
night, and he did not notify Lieutenant Smith or the Case Agent either time. Agent
Khaalis stated he knew he was wrong both times for not obtainlng authorization before
having the vehicle stopped. I asked him if he (Khaalls) notllied either the Case Agent or
Lieutenant Smlth about the stop after ldentifying the driver. Agent Khaalis was evaslve
with his answer. He Initially advised Agent Delatorre was aware of him (Khaalls) leavlng
the wire tap room to identiry the driver, but then stated he dld not notify Agent
Defatorre about conducting the stop until the next day. (Note: speciol Asent Hoyes stdted the
conversotions belng monkored on thot cellolor phone ceosed after Agent Khdolls lnltloted hovlnq ahe
ddver stopped, The wtre top hod been octive lot the post 6 monahs.) After concluding the
interview, captain Fagerstrom was briefed, and per Chlef Lovett, Agent Khaalis was
placed on Admlnistrative Leave based on the information provided by CNT, and the FBl.
When inquiring about conducting an intervlew wlth Agent Geridq Captaln McBurney,
Captain Fagerstrom, and Special Agent Hayes stated Agent Gerldo did not need to be
interviewed. Special Agent Hayes stated he had interviewed Agent Gerldo while
Lleutenant Otlver and I were interviewing Agent Khaalis, Special Agent Hayes stated
Agent Gerido remembered calltng SCpl. Wllliams on O4/L6/O9 and he recalled the
content of the telephone conversalion. (Note: Agent Gerido dld not potticlpote ln ahe suruelllonce
operct:nn.) Special Agent Hayes stated Agent Gerido's explanation had merit. Before
leavlng the CNT office, I spoke with Lieutenant Smith (CNT), and I asked hlm for a copy
of the Toll Records as well as a written statement trom him oncernlng Agent Khaalis'
conduct.
Prior to leaving the CNT office, Ileutenant ollver and I were instructed by
Captaln Fagerstrom to conduct an lntervlew with SCpl. W. Williams at the Internal
Affalrs Office. At 1615hrs, we conducted an interview wlth SCpl' Wllliams, (Note: Lt. ottver
and f had llmtted lnfomotion obout SCpl Wlllloms' invofuement ln the dimlnol lDvestlgotlon, ond whether '
ot not the Fgl wanted us to divulge any tnformotion obout ahe cdminot lnvestigdtion') SCpl. Williams
was given hls Garrlty Warning form prlor to askln8 hlm any questions which he read and
si8ned, 0vofei The lnteNiew wos rccoded Mth audto copobllltles,) During the Intervlew, SCpl.
williams stated he could nol remember if he had a conversation wlth Agent Khaalis on
April 15rh. 2009. He stated he has called Agent Khaalls in the past, and he (Wllliams) has
provided Agent Khaalis with information regarding neiShborhood drug complahts. scpl.
witllams was asked about his brother, James Willlams. SCpl. Wllllams stated hls brother
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resided on 40th St, and SCpl, Williams would stop by hls brother's house on occasions.
He stated he did not approve of some of his brother,s friends who he (W. Williams)
would see at his brothe/s house. SCpl, Williams was asked if he spoke with his brother
(James Wllliams) vla cellrrlar phone. SCpl. Williams stated he did speak with his brother
frequently via cell phone. After Interviewing SCpl. Williams, Captain FaSerstrom was
notlfied about the interview. SCpl, Willlams and Agent Gerido were not placed on
Admlnistratlve Leave.
On June 46, 2010, I met wlth CNT Lieutenant Smith at the CNT Offrce, and t
obtained hls wfltten statement, ln his statement, he wrote a meeting was held with the
CNT Agentt to lnclude Agent Khaalis, involved In the Title lll wire tap. The A8ents were
given orders on the "Do's and Don'ts" of the wire tap operatlon. Lieutenant Smith
included ln hls statement the Incident involving Agent Khaalis leavlng the wire tap room
without authorization. Along with his statement, lieutenant Smith provided the Toll
Records for o4lt6l09 for SCpl. W. Williams'cell phone, 844-8991, and an investigative
report about the surveillaDce operation, (Note: The report wos wrltten ot the concluslon of the
surt,etltance operatton.) When I reviewed the Toll Record hformation, the records dld not
reflect what Special Agent Hayes had inltially presented to Lieutenant Ollver and me.
The phone conversation between Agent Khaalis, Agent Gerido, SCpl. Wllllams, and
James Williams were not in succession to one another. I contacted lieutenant Oliver,
and I advised him of what the Toll Records reflcted. The phone records indicated the
following:
a,
Agent Khaalls received 4 phone calls from SCpl' Williams, and Agent
Khaalis called scpl. wiltet 3 times. The first call was made at 1706hrs and
the last call ended at 1713hrs. ln Agent Delatorre's report, he wrote J.
Williams dld not leave his place of employment until 1730hrs'
b.
ASent Gerido recelved 2 phone calls from SCpl. Wlllams, and ABent
Gerido called scpl. Wllliams 4 times. The calls started at 1715hrs and the
last call was at L742hrs'
c.
James
williams was seen at 1825hrs walking outslde of his resldent with his cell phone to his
ear. He appeared to be looklng for something or someone.
Along with the FBI conducting an "inquir'y''with Agent Khaalis, Special Agent
Hayes advised Agent Khaalls voluntarlly submltted to a polygraph exam admlnlstered by
the FBI on O6/O9ltO. Special Agent Hayes contacted and provlded me with a copy of the
exam results. The resufts indicated Agent Khaalis was decepllve. lNote: spectot Agent Hayes
hod qdvlsed me he wos gotng to conduc]. dn'lnqu f wnh Scpl Witlloms os well os osk SCpl. Ml ons tf he
woutd submlt to o polygroph exom. To thls tnv*ti,oto/s knowledge, speclol Agent Hoyes hos not
conducted on'lnqulry' wlth scpl. Wluohs.t
Since lnternal Affalrs Investigators were provlded with no to little written
documentatlon about the crlmlnal investigatlon, a meeting was held at the Internal
Affairs Offlce with ABent Delatorre and Agent Broome. ASent Delatorre and Agent
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Eroome explalned the facts of the crimlnal investigation, the Toll Record information,
and the alfegations of mlsconduct agalnst Agent Khaalls. (Note: tieutendnt otivet dnd &ptotn
wttey were present.) Both Agents stated they believed Agnt Khaalls had divulged
information about CNT lnvestigatlons not only to SCpl. Wllllams who relayed the
information to James Wllliams, but to known criminals as well. Other than the
polygraph result, the Toll Records IndicatinS ASent Khaalis and SCpl. Williams called one
another on the day of the surveillance operation, and Agent Khaalls admtttlng he did not
follow protocol regarding "wire tapt" CNT Agents and Special A3ent Hayes based their
allegations of misconduct against Agent Khaalis on assumptlons and options, At the
conclusion of the meeting, Agent Delatorre provlded m a copy of his investigation
report concerning the crimlnal investigation of James Williams, and the Toll Records for
Agent Khaalis and SCpl. Wllllams; however, I was not provlded with any wrltten repon
that summarized what the Toll Record information indicated as it related to the conduct
allegatlons.
After meeting with the cNT Agents at the Intehal Affalrs Office, Captain wiley
and I meet with Special Agent Greene (RAC) and Special Agent Hayes at the FBI building.
The meeting was to Inquire about the status of the FBI'S Investlgation concerning the
SCMPD Officers. Special Agent Greene advlsed the U.S District Attorney was briefed on
the investigation, and advised there was not enough probable cause to indict. Special
Agent Hayes was asked to provide a copy of hls investigative report; however, he
advised there was no investigative report done, but he would provide his notes, ftvoter
Age na Hayes' notes we re never recelved.)
Following the meeting with the FBl, Lleutenant Ollver and I brlefed Chlef Lovett
on the status of the Administrative lnvestlgation. Chief lovtt was told the initial
information lA Investigators were provided by Special Agent Hayes concetning the
phone records between Agent Khaalis and SCpl. Williams was incorrect. Chief Lovett
was told neither CNT nor the FBI had provided lA investlgators with an Investi8ative
report, or a criminal case flle impllcating Agent Khaalis or any other SCMPD Officer.
On July 27, 2010, Captain Wiley advised Special Agent Hayes had delivered an
envelope to scMPD headquarters. The envelope contained speclal Agent Hayes'
interview summaries of CNT Agents Delatorre, Guyer, and Harris. Speclal Agent Hayes
had conducted intervlews with all three CNT Agents on A7llzlto. In all three of his
summaries, the officers referenced the lncident where Agent Khaalis left the "wire tap"
room. The written statement from Lleutenant Smlth was a copy of the statement I had
obtalned from hlm on 06/04/10. The content of Lleutenant Smlth's statement regarded
Agent Khaalis leaving the "wire tap" room, and Agent Khaalis' response after he
(Khaalis) was questioned by Lieutenant Smlth. Lleutenant Smlth attached a copy ot the
CNT Conduct policy (GO# OPS-001). After reading the statements, Captain Wlley briefed
Chief lovett on the content of the statements whlch provided no new or additional
informatlon to support the atlegation agalnst Agent Khaalis'
On 08/13/10 at 1520hrs, A8ent Khaalis was taken off of Adminlstrativ Leave
and assigned to the Patrol Division per Chlef Lovett. When Agent Khaalls was placed on
Administrative Leave, CNT Commander Harrls transferred Agent Khaalis from CNT. The
administrative investlgation concerning the allegations against Agent Khaalls was
terminat4 per Chief Lovett, because the FBt had not provlded any documentatlon to
support their allegatlons of misconduct on the part of scMPD officer Khaalis.
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EMPLOYEA STATEMENT
DATE:
June4,2010
NAME:
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TIME: ll:l5AM
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include, but not bo limited to, instances when enployecs rre being qucslioned, lnterviewed
or arc
INCIDENT:
LOCATIONOFINCIDENT: CNT
EXPLAIN WHAT HAPPENED: CNT has been involved in a long term ioint
investigatio.n wilh DEA and Customs (ICE)
tom
Qis
specific case invjrlved Title III applications and all agents involved wer briefed on ths case
and were given verbal directives from myself, anomeys, DEA agents and other CNT command
staffconcerning assignments and duties, All parlicipating agents were minimized and sigred
the accompanying documents:
III investigation
fint Title
On 02-13-2009, during this iovestigation, agent Khaalis was assigned to the monitoring room
from 5 Ptv! until 2 AM, However, at approximgtely I I :00 PM, I recived a phone
-callfrom
SCMPD Sergeant Kennedy in reference to agont Khaalis rcquesting a marked unit to conduct a
traffic stop on a vehicle somewhere in the vicinig of 204 and was inquiring about the probable
cause.
I was oFduty at the time but was mmpletely unaware why agent Khaalis was requcsting
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the traffic stop.
I advised Sergeant Kennedy that I would get back with him but thst we (CNT)
wele working ajoint investigation and that I would find out. I then received a phone call from
agent Khaslis who advisd that he rquested the traffic stop due to intercepted Dhgne calls that
depicted a possible drug tnnsaction between two targets and that he talked to the case agent,
Mike Delatone about it. I then called Sergeant Kennedy back and advised that we (CNT) had
the traffic stop but advised that
I could not
specifics due to the naturc of the investigation. However, I did advise Sergeant
Kennedy that he could cogtact Major Gerbino about our probable case. (This was due to the fact
Durilg the next day I was contacted by both agent Mike Delatore
about agent Khnalis' aotions. Agent Delatone siated that he did not discuss nor authorize ?.gent
Khaalis to go olt and conduct a taffic stop on any vehicle. Likewise, Si/A Sarhatt advised that
this type ofbehavior could jeopardize the investigatio.n. I also spoke with Egents Guyer a4d
Hq{:is who were also assigned to the wire room that evenin& Both state that agent Khaalis left
under the pretense that he was getting supper and never discussed getting a car stopped
for
Identification purposes. Agent Guyer advised that he heard agent Khaalis on the radio asking
for assistance from SCMPD for a baffic stop. Agent Guyer slated he called agent Khaalis on the
phone and asked him what he was doing and
ifhe
Khaalis stated that "yes and no" and tatqt that he talked to agent DelatonE "somewhat" about
a
agent Guyer and Haqis were unsure about agent KhaElis' bhavior.
On February l6h, I called agent Khaalis into my oflice and questioned him about his actions.
Agent Khaalis stahd hs went out on his own and did not tell anyone about his plans to conduct
the
taftic
stop and/or identify anyone, Agent Khaalis stated that he was being proactive but
admitted that he should have contacted agent Delatorre or myself prior to leaving the wire room,
I told agent Khaalis lhat during ow phone conversation Qat he told me he had alked to agent
Delatone and told agent Guyer the same thing. Agent Khaalis srded to me that he did not know
why he did it and stated he wasn't really thinking about it. Agent Khaalis stated that he thought
he w.as being Droqctive and planned to talk ro agent Delato( about it.
0rat hc has participated in several Title
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or do anything proactive wilhout checking with the case agent or suDwisor. Agent Khaalis
stated he did knolv Fetter but
siqply stated he did qot know why he did it. I advised him that
his reason us unacceptable and I would be forwarding it up to the Captain and Director.
briefing is conducted that gives the participatqlg agents their a,$signrnents and directives about
talking about the csse to other Deople lhat are not minimized and not to oonduct any
proactivg _
In refe-renge to C..NT policy sce attached copy, spe.eifically page 3 subsection C concming
orders from q rlrpgrvisor (subordination). This is also repgBted on page I ! subsection
L,
This is in referencB to agent Khaalis leaving his post without aqthqrization to conduct a
suryeillance operation and a traffic stop.
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CONDUCT
R-EVISED DATE:
PURPOSE
The purpose of this directive is to provide guidelines for the conduct ofChathamSavannah Counter Narcotics Team (CNT) personnel.
POLICY
Due to the myriad of circumstances and situations encountered by CNT personnel,
it is impossible to formulate an exbaustive General Order goveming their conduct.
Ofnecessity, CNT personnel are required to exercise good judgment in determining
their course ofconduct in the general discharge of tleir duties and responsibilities.
CNT personnel are bound by the policies directed by the CNT Commander and
violations oflhese policies may result in disciplinary action. This Order summarizes
the CNT Code of Conduct and is not intended to be a comprohensive ireatise on
sonduct. Issues conceming lhe conduct ofCNT penonnel will be handled on a case
by case basis.
PROCEDURE
I.
"l do swear that I will failhfully execute all u)'its, precepts, and
processes directed to me as Depuly Sherif oI lhis Counly, or
which are direcled lo all Depuly Sheifs of lhls State, or to any
other Deputy Sherif specially, I can lawfully execute, and true
returns make, and in all things well and truly, u,ithout malice or
pa iality, per/ora the duties of the ofllce of Deputy Shefif of
Chalhom County, du ng my continuance therein, and take only
Iawful fees.
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CNT Agents will obsorve and abide by the Law Enforcement Code ofEthics:
As a law enforcemenl fficer, ny fundamenlal duty is lo serve
mankind; to saJeguard life and proryrty; to prolect lhe lnnocent
against deceplion; the veakagainst opprestion; and lhe peaceful
againsl violence or disorder; and I will resloct the conslitutlonal
rights ofall nen to LIBERTY, EQUALITY, and JUSIICE.
be an etample to
all.
will
of
ohets.
II.
A.
l.
2.
Conduct not mentioned under a specific section of this Order, but which
violates one ofthe following general principles is prohibited.
a, Prlnciple I
b.
c.
Prlnciple 3 - CNT personncl shall perform their duties and apply the law
impartially and without prejudice or discrimination.
d.
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their ability or that of other CNT personnel or the CNT to provide law
enforcement servics to fte community.
e.
Principle J - CNT personnel shall treat all citizens with courtesy and
respecl
f.
g.
h. Principle 8
- CNT personnel
enforcement
ofcooperation.
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Taking Police ^Acaio[ - CNT Agents are required to take appropriate police
action toward aiding fellow police Agents exposed to danger or in a situation
where danger might be impending.
Trulhfulness - CNT personnel will be truthful at all times whether under oath or
not, unless otherwise necessary in the performance ofa police task. This will
includg but not be limited to, instances when personnel are being que$ioned,
interviewed, or are submining reports.
J.
Civilitv -All personnel will be civil, orderly, diligent, discreet, oourteous, and
patient as can be reasonably expected in any situation.
K.
will be given to
If
requester
in a
courteous
manner.
L.
N.
l.
2.
3.
No CNT personnel will cause to discredit, lower, or injure the morale of the
personnel of lhe CNT or any individual thereof.
4.
No CNT personnel will make any statement which would tend to defame or
bring the CNT or ;ts personnel into dispute or ridicule.
O. Contributions - No
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S.
so by competent authority,
T.
U.
V. Misaoplolriation of
Propertv
W. Markine or Alterinq CNT Notices - No pcrsonnel of the CNT will mark, alter,
mar, or deface any printed or written notice, Memorandum, General Order, or
written directive relating to CNT business. Personnel will not mark, alter, mar,
or deface any nolice posted on any bulletin board or blackboard maintained by
the CNT. All notices of a personal nature and/or of a derogatory character
regarding any swom or non-swom CNT personnel, or component of the CNT
are prohibited.
X.
Prohibited Places - Except in lho line of duty, CNT personnel will not visit or
loiter near any bar, tavem, tap, loungg or other establishment ftequented by
known hoodlums or other unsavory characters.
Z.
Loiterine -During their tour of duty, personnel of the CNT will not loiter in
cafes, saloons, reslautants, theaters, servic siaaions, or other public businesses,
unle,ss the CNT personnel is working undercover. Olher than those tranmcting
police businoss, petsonnel will not be permitted to loiter in or about police
buildings.
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AA.
Dutv Time Limited to Police Worl( - Personnel will not devote any of their "on
duty" time to any activity other than that whish relates to police work unless
permission is granted by competent authority.
Recommend Services - Personnel will not recommend or suggest to
anyone the employment or name of any towing lirm, underlaker, or other
tradesman or inform suoh tradesmen of any situalion wherein their services
might be sought. Notiing herein contained shall be construd as rcstricting the
rights ofswom personnel or personnel from handling their own private affairs.
BB. Not to
Course of Justice
EE.
FF.
HH. Testimony in Civil C$lis - No sworn CNT personnel of the CNT will testi! in
any civil case in court unless legally summoned to do so or unless they have
received permission or order fiom the CNT Commander.
Soliojting Petitions for Promotign or Chanee of Dutv - No CNT porsonnel will
solicit s petition for a change in duty status, solioit a petition for the
appointment of anyone to the CNT, or promote or cause to be promoted any
political influence to affect the oiroumsiances of promotions, changes in duty
status" or appointmenls,
JJ.
Distribution
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device which assumes or implies to grsnt the person holding such credentials
any special privilege or consideration so far as the business of ahe CNT is
concerned and the dislribution of any card, button or other device is prohibited
unless auihorized by the CNT Commander.
KK. Gifts and Favors - No CNT personnel will nol seek, directly or indirectly,
any
gift, present, or gratuity from any person, firm, group of persons, or relatives,
friends, or personnel of the samg on the basis of dteir employment with the
CN't. Note! CNT Agents, representing govemmont, bear the heavy
responsibility of maintaining in their own conduct the honor and integrity of all
govemment institutions and will guard against plaoing themselves in a position
in whioh any person can reasonably assume that special consideration is being
given. CNT Agents should be firm in refusing large or small gifts, favors, or
gratuities which can, in the public mind, be interpreted as capable of influencing
theirjudgment in the discharge oftheir duties.
LL.
CNT personnel will not seek or accept any money, gift, gratuity,
reward, or compensation for any service rendered or expense incuned in the line
of duty without the wdtten consent of the CNT Commander,
MM. Rewards
NN.
Payment of Debts - All personnel of the CNT will promptly pay their legal
debts. Failure to do so will subject the offender to CNT disciplinary action.
l.
When addressing or referring to swom personnel of the CNT the conect title
2.
III.
a.
b,
of
the
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the
Attitude Toward Professio4 - CNT Agents will regard the disoharge of their
duties as a public ttust and recognizr their rsponsibilities as a public servant.
By diligent study and sincre attention to self improvement, they shall strive to
make the be,st possible application of science to lfte solution of crime, and in the
field of human relationships strive for effective leadership and public influence
in matters affecting public safety. CNT Agents will appreciale the importance
and responsibility of thoir office, and hold police work to be an honorable
profession rendering valuable service to their community and country,
D. Attitude Tow3rd Laws - CNT Agonts shall apply lhemselves to lhe study oflhe
principles of the laws which they arc swom to uphold and will asce(ain theit
responsibililies in the particulars of their enforcement, seeking aid from
superiors in technical matters or principles when such are not understood.
Arrestinq and Desling With taw Violators - CNT Agents shall use powers of
anst shictly in accordance with the law and with due regard for the rights of
the citizen concrnod, Their olfice givss them no right tojudge the violator or to
mte out punishment for the o{Iense. They shall, at all times, have a clear
appreclation of responsibilities and limitations regarding detention of the
violator. CNT Agents will conduct themselves in such a manner as to minimize
the possibility of having to use force. To this end, they shall cultivate a
dedication to the service of the people and the equitable upholding of the law,
whethcr in the handling of the law violalors or in dealing wilft the law-abiding
citizens.
r.
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l.
2.
CNT personnel will not oonsumo intoxicants while off duty to the extent
that evidence ofsuch consumption is apparent when reporting for duty or to
the extent that their ability to perform lheir duty is impaired. Personncl will
not consume intoxicants while on duty, unless necessary in the performance
ofa police task and then only with tho specific permission ofa commanding
Agent and never in uniform.
3. CNT
supervisor immediately.
4.
CNT personnel are also prohibited from engaging in the following activities
while on duty.
a.
b.
to include
operating
a privately
owned
business.
o.
H. Orders
Orders from
superior
lo a
subordinate
will be in
cleat and
l.
Insubordinatlon - CNT personnel will obey and execute any lawful order
emanating from any ranking Agents. The term 'lawful order" will be
construed as an order in keeping with the perfonnance of any duty
prescribed by law or rule ofthe CNT. The failure or deliberate refusal ofany
CNT personnel to obey a lawfirl order glven by a superior Agent is
insubordinalion. Ridiculing a superior Agent or their orders, whelher in or
out of their pruence, is also insubordination,
2.
3,
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Orders
an
5.
6,
- CNT
personnel
will
not
it
7.
Reporring Gifts - Any gift, gratuity, loan, fee, reward, or other thing falling
into any of these cstegoties will be forwarded to the of{ice of lhe CNT
Commander together with a written report explaining the ciroumstances
connected therewith.
8.
9.
Sickness - CNT personnel who arc unable to repon lor duty due to illness or
olher reason, will report the faot immediately to a supewisor, no less than thirty
(30) minutes prior to their sssigned reporting time.
l.
While absent fmm duty due to sickness or dimbility, the CNT penonnel will
remain at lheir residence or place of conlinemnt unless otherwise
authorized by I physician or their immediate supewisor. No CNT personnel
witl feign sickness or injury or deceivo a rpresentative of the CNT as lo
their actual condition.
2.
CNT personnel who have checked off sick may not wotk off duty or outside
employment during use of sick leave.
Ahst ryilhn L*ve fAWOL) - CNT personnel will not be absent ftom duty
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notification. All personnel of CNT will report for duty et their assigned start
time, Aniving laE without suthorization will be mnsidered tardiness and will
subject the CNT personnel to possible discipline. Agents who are on oflioial
call-back status under the direction of their supervisor or commander will be
available at all times and will not consume alcoholic bevemges to the extnt that
their ability to respond is impaired. Irailing to rcspond to a call-back is subject
for disciplinary aotion,
K.
CNT personnel will not releasc to thc public or any public agency the
restricted home telephone number of any other CNT prsonnel without
authorization fiom the CNT Commander. They also will not release their
cell phone numbers without the same authorization.
2. CNT
personnel
will not
L.
l.
N.
Subiect to Dutv - CNT personnel are always subject to duty and will, at all
times, respond to the lawftl orders of superior Agents and other proper
authorities, as well as calls for police assistance Iiom citizens. Proper police
action must be taken whenever requited.
The administrative delegation of the enforcement of
cer{ain laws and ordinances to particular unlts of the CNT does not rclieve
personnel of other units from the responsibility of taking prompt, effective
police action within the scope of those laws and ordinances when the occasion
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taking
so requires. Personnel assigned 10 special duties are. not rlieved from
when
necessary'
assignment
specialized
propJ a"tion outside the scope oftheir
P.
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r"ii."'*tit*."
irecautions
Except under
iromprty, without justifioation, is misconduct'
doubt as to the
Clarification of Assignment - When CNT personnel are in
Q.
- ;6E;
,l"tail.-f thtir assignment, they should seek clari{ication from their
immediate suPervisor'
R. Rcportinq Ac_Cidents -
afi*""t .*t
b"
"ported
T.
ffito
-*iri-ill
ir"rp"tt",l."
ao"" in
ctr
approval of a suPervisor'
;p""ttbFf-
they arise.
to establish and
Knowledge of Laws and Rules - CNT personnel are required
in the city of
in
force
ordinances
*-kl"g ht"*1"d8" of laws and
the orders of
and
CNT'
policies
of
the
Cft.ttt"ti County, the rules and
it will be
discipline'
of
brelc!
th" eNI.' In the event oi'itptop"t action or
policy in
or
rule'
triut tttl cr'rr emplovee was familiar with the law'
ffir;il-"
i*n*uf\
;;il;
ouestion.
""""pt ^
X,Damaced/InoperativePropertyorEqulltEgn!.CNTpersonnelshall
'to or
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Anggtg - When making anests, personnel will sttictly observe the laws of anest
and the following provisions:
Only necessary restraint to assure safe oustody and the safety of the Agent
shall be emPloYed.
2.
The anesting Agent is responsible for the safety and protection of the
anested person while in theif custody. The Agent shall notifu the
transportation Oflicers of any injury &pparent illness or other condition
which indicates the anested person may need special care.
3.
The anesting Agcnt is responsible for the security ofthe penonal property
in the possession of the arrested person or under hiVher control at the time
IV.
A.
CNT Agents, mindful of their responsibiliry to the whole community, shall deal
with individuals of the community in a manner calculated to instill respect for
its laws and the CNT.
B. Law enforcement Agenls shall conduct lheir ofticial lives in a manner such as
will inspire confidence and trust. Thus, they will be neither overbearing nor
subservient, as no individual citizen has an obligation to stand in neither awe of
them nor a right to command lhem.
will give service wher they can, and require compliance with the
law. They will do so neithcr from personal preference or prejudice but rather as
duly appointed Agents of the law discharging an attitude toward professional
C. CNT
Agents
swom obligation.
V.
PRIVATELIFERULESOFCONDUCT
A.
CNT Agents will so conduct their private lives that the public
as examples of stability, ftdelity, and morality.
will
record them
B, Laxity of conduct
VI.
DISCIPLINARYSYSTEM
personnel violating their oath and trust by committing an offense
punishable under the laws or statutes ofthe United States, lhe State ofGeorgia,
local ordinances, or who violates any provision ofthe Rules and Regulations of
the CNT, or who disobeys any lawful order, or who is incompetnt to perform
their duties is subject to an internal inquiry or invarligation and consequential
disciplinary action.
A. CNT
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B.
Final CNT disciplinary authority and responsibility rests with the CNT
Commander.
Supewisory personnel may take the following disciplinary meisunes:
1.
Oral reprimand.
2.
3,
Records
office.
I.
as
disciplinary action:
l.
2.
3.
4.
Oral Reprimand.
Written Reprimand.
Suspension.
Remanded to Sponsoring Agency.
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5.
Dismissal, if applicable.
Tbis General Order supersedes oll written directivqs issued prior to 0l/10/08, pursuant to
Conduct.
BY ORDEROF:
ROY J. HARRIS
CNTCOMMANDER
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Subject Office(s)
Statement
Complaint History
1.
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Prior Complaints:
Date:
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01/10/2000
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SCpl. WilletWilllams
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Missed Training
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HomeAddreaa:
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FROM:
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You are hereby notified that an administrative investigation is being conducted to determ;ne if
your aclions in the incident outlined below constitute a violation of Department Policy and/or
Procedures.
COMPLAINANT'S NAME:
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DATEOFINCIDENT:
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TO:
FROM:
Cpl. WilletWilliams
Lieutenant A. Oliver/Sergeant T. Thompson
DATBTIME:
RE:
June 3,2010
oPs#eloovod
you are hereby notified that an administrative investigation is being conducted to determine if
your actions in the incident outlined belorv constilute a violation of Deparhnent Policy and/or
Procedures.
Inter-department
COMPLAINANT'S NAME:
LOCATION OF INCIDENT:
DATEOF INCIDENT:
ALLEGATION(S):
GARRITY WARMNG
You are being questioned as part of an oflicial administrative investigation by the SavannahChatham Metropolitan Police Department. You will b asked questions specifically, direclly,
and nanowly reiated to the performance ofyour official duties and/or your fitnoss for duty.
You are enlitled to all the rights and privileges gua$nted by the laws and the Constitution of
this State and the Conslitution of the United Statos. Ifyou refuse to answel questions relating to
the performance of your official duties and/or your fitness for duty, or falsely answer such
questions, you will be subjeot to Departmenlal discipling up to and inotuding lermination. Ifyou
answEr, neither your statements nor any information or evidence derived ftom such statements
can be used against you in any subsequent crimind proceedings, except for perju.ry or
obstruction ofjustice charges. However, these statements may be used againS you in relation to
action.
I have read aod underctrnd the infomttion above. lvly strtement ls belng given pursurnt
to a Deprrtmental rdministrstlve Investlgatlon.
SIGNATURE:
DATE: ( -J -.10
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Effective immediately, you are placed on Admlnistrative Leave with pay until further notlce
from the ffice of Professlonal Standards. During the tlme you are on Adminlstrative Leave
with pay, you are dircted to remain at your resldence durlng duty hours: 8:00 a.m, to 5:00
p.m., Monday through Friday. You are dlrected not to engage In work or parttcipate in any offduty employment. Any perlods of absence from your resldence durlng your duty hours must be
preauthorized, by the Oftice of Professional Standards Commander, Captain Hank Wiley, or
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Professional Standards. You are not allowed to enter anv CltV facltity, to include The ChathamSavannah Counter Narcotics Team (CNT) Headquarters or the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan
Pollce Department, Vou are only authorized to enter these facllttles under the escort of a
member from the Office of ProfessionalStandards, or thelr designee.
You are to notlfy the OPS lf anyone attempts to discuss thls case with you.
Adminlstratlve Leave with pay is not an excuse to miss court. lf vou are scheduled for a court
appearance, you MUST attend.
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Officer Khaalis.
2f,2OtO, you are placed on Adminlstratlve leave with pay until further nottce from
the Patrol Division Commander. During the time you are on Adminlstrative Leave with pay, you
are directed to remain at your residence during duty hours:8:00 a,m, to 5:00 p,m,, Monday
throu8h Friday. You are directed not to engage In work or participate in any off-duty
employment. Any perlods of absence from your residence durlng your dutv hours must be
As ofJufy
You are not allowed to discuss thls case wlth anyone excepl members of the Offlce of
Professional standards. You are not allowed to enter any City facility, to include The ChathamSavannah Counter Narcotlcs Team (CNT) Headquarters or the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan
Police Department. You are only authorized to enter these facillties under the escort of a
member from the Office of Professlonal Standards, or their designee.
You are
to notlfy the
to discuss this
case
with you.
Administrative Leave with pay is not an excuse to miss court, lf you are scheduled for a court
appearance, you MUST attend,
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Assignment
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April 16,2009 CNT Agents began conducting surveillance at Coastal State Prison,
Agents planned on following WILLIAMS from the prison in order to observe his
activities. WILLIAMS left the prison at approximately 1730 houn and traveled direcrly
to his residence
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At approximately 1825 hours, WILLIAMS rvalked outside of the residence and began
looking around as he spoke on the phone. Within a few minutes after WILLIAMS exited
the residence a marked police vehicle drove past Agent M. Delatorre. Agent M. Delatorre
was positioned closest to the residence and was facing the garage doors of the residence.
Anyone exiting the garage would be able to observe Agent M. Delatorre. According to
Agent M. Delatorre, the officer was a black male who rvore glasses and rvas driving
vehicle number (4984). The officer drove past and looked at the Agent while driving
slorvly. By this time WILLIAMS was out of s;ght. This Agent later checked the Pen
Register and discovered WILLIAMS was possibly speaking with his brother Willet
WILLIAMS. (PerJ. WILLIAMS Pen at the time)
At approximately 1843 hours, WILLIAMS exits the residence again briefly and then reenters the residence, At 18437 hours, WILLIAMS backs out of th garage and heads
nonh on Bee Road. Around this same lime the same marked police vehicle drove past
Agent M. Delatorre for a second time. It seems suspicious the marked police vehicle
drove past Agent M. Delatorre both times WILLIAMS exited his residence. Agent M.
Delatore remained at the residence as other Agents follorved WILLIAMS.
WILLIAMS drove to a shopping center on Wallin and Vicrory Drive. WILLIAMS
parked his vehicle and entered the Dollar General store. At 1852 hours Agent M.
Delatorre reported seeing a white colored 4-door vehicle arrive and pull into the garage.
WILLIAMS exited the Dollar General store after a short timo and carried a bag in his
hands. WILLIAMS then entered the Kloger grocery store. WILLIAMS exited this store
few minutes later canying another bag-
WILLIAMS then drove to a different shopping cenrer on Skidaway and Victory Drive.
Agcnts believe WILLIAMS entered the CVS store. WILIIAMS soon exited the store and
entered his vehicle. WILLIAMS arrived ar his residence at approximately 1922 hours and
entered the second garage door. It should be mentioned that the garage doors are quickly
closed when opened. The surveillance operation was shut down at this time.
SEE Willet WILLIAMS Tolls auached.
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PURPOSE
The purpose of lhis directive is to ensure that Department personnel are arvare of the
actions and attitsdes expeoted ofthem and to provide members of the publio with a general
standard by rvhich they can measure lhe performance ofthe Department,
POLICY
The primary responsibility of the larv enforcement service, and of the individual larv
enforcement o{Iicer, is the protection of the people of th Unitd States through the
upholding oftheir larvs; chiefamong which is rhe Constiaution ofth United States tnd its
amendments. The larv enforcement officer represenls the whole of the community and its
legally expressed rvill and is never rh arm of any political party or cliquc. Larv
enforcement pcrsonnel must be legally responsible for the duty of exercising lhe authority
ofrvhich they are entrusted.
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan police Department (SCMpD) personnel shall take and
subsequently abide by an oath ofoffice to enforce rhe constitution and larvs ofthc united
States, the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia, and the ordinances of Chatham
County and the City of Savannah, as well doing their duty based on the Larv Enforcement
Code ofEthics.
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It shall be the policy ofthe scMPD ro comply with state and Federal larv and to preserve
and protect the constitutional rights of thc community. It shall further be the policy of the
scMPD that all srvom personnel rvill abide by rhe canon of Ethics as set forth in this
direotive. Pursuant to the Home Rule provisions for counties of the constitution of the
State of Georgia, the Board of Commissioners ofChatham County and the Savannah City
Council requires SCMPD Police Officers, prior to assuming sworn status, to take and abid;
by the follorving Savannah-Chalhsm Metropolltan pollce Deparlment Oath of Oflice:
"I do solentnly svear thai, to the best ol ny ability and skl!!, I will, during
my continuance in olJice, faihrt U discharge qll the duties v,hich may be
required ofme; h all cases confont to the rules ancl regulatlons which shall
be matle by the Conmtssioners of Chathan County and the Mayor and
Aldernten o/ lhe City of Savannah; enforce oll the laws of the tlnited States,
the State of Georgta, and lhe orulinances ofChatham County and the City of
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SCMPD employees, rvhile charged rvith consistent and practical
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the attention of the SCMPD. Exhibiting partiality for or sgainst a person because o[
race, creed, or influence is unprofessional conduct, Similarly, unwarranted interference
in ihe private business of others, when not in the interest ofjustice, is unprofessional
conduct and prohibitd.
Loyaltv - Loyalty to the SCMPD and to SCMPD associates is an important factor in the
SCMPD's morale and efTiciency. Employees rvill maintain a loyalty to the SCMPD
and their associates as is consistent with the larv and personal ethics.
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G. Takine Police Action - SCMPD employees are required to take appropriate police
action toward aiding feltow police ollicers xposed to danger or in a situation where
danger might be impending.
H. Truthfulness - SCMPD
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Civilitv -All employees rvill be civil, orderly, diligen(, discreet, courteous, and patient
as can be reasonably expected in any situation. No employee rvill engage in any
altercation, on-duty or off-duty.
J.
K. Diyulqing Information
L.
l.
No employee
duty.
2. No employee,
rvill maliciously
3.
No employee will cause to discredit, lower, or injure the morale of the employees
the SCMPD or any individual thereof.
4.
No employee rvill make any statemeht which rvould tend to defame or bring the
of
5. No employee rvill
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voting right.
P.
circumstances rvhich
R,
Use of Privat Vehicles - Sworn gmployees rvill not patrol their post or cover their
assignment rvith a private vehicle unless they have been authorized to do so by
competnl authority.
S.
T.
False Infornration on Records - No employees ofthe SCMPD rvill make false official
reports or knorvingly or rvillingly enter or cause to be entered into any SCMpD books,
U, MisapproLriation of Property - No
V.
Markine ot Alterinq SCMPD Notices - No employee of the SCMpD rvill mark, alter,
mar, or deface any printed or written notice, Memorandum, General Order, or rvritten
directive relaling to police business. Employees rvill not mark, alter, mar, or deface anv
notice posted on any bulletin board or blackboard maintained by the SCMPD. A[l
notices of a personal natute and/or of a derogatory character regarding any sworn or
non-swom employee, or component of the SCMPD are prohibited.
W. Prohibited Places - Except in the (ine of duty, employees of rhe SCMpD rvill not visit
or loiter near any bar, tavern, tap, lounge, or other establishment suspected by the
police
as
X'
Associatine rvith criminals - scMPD employees shall avoid regular assooiations rvith
persons rvho are knorvn to engage in criminal activity where such associations rvill
undermine the public trust and confrdence ln them or the SCMpD. This rule does not
prohibit those associations that are necessary to the performance of official dutis, or
rvhere such associatioos are unavoidable because of the SCMpD employee's personal
or family relationships.
Y.
Loitering -During their tour ofduty, employees ofthe scMpD rvill not loiter in cafes.
saloons, resiaurants, thealers, service stations, or other public businesses, unless thi
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is rvorking
Z,
Uniform Reouirements -No employees of the SCMPD rvill war SCMPD uniforms at
anytime except rvhen on astive duty or on special occasions or assignments, including
approved outside mployment. Uniformed employees rvill don their uniforms
immediately before, or at a reasonable length of time prior to, reporting for active duty
aad rvill remove their uniforms immediately, or rvithin a reasonable length of time, after
ahe expiration oftheir tour ofduty.
BB,
Duty Time Limited to Police Work - Employees rvill not devole any of thsir,'on duty,'
time to any activity other than thal rvhioh relales to police work unless permission is
granted by competent authority.
DD. Not to Recommend Aftomeys - Employees will not recommend or suggest to anyone
the employmenl or name of any firm, person, or corporation such as an attomey,
counsel, or bondsman nor rvill they give advice or information to any person arrested,
or to others acting for them, in regard to the defense or prosecution against them.
Nothing contained herein shall be construed 10 mean a restriction ofthe rights of swom
employees and employees with respect to the handling oftheir orvn private affairs.
EE.
Interfering with the Course ofJustice - Employees witl rot take part in, or be concerned
rvith, either directly or indirectly, any compromise or arrangement with any person for
the purpose of permitting an accused person to escape penalty for lheir rvrong doing.
No employees rvill sek to obtain a continuBnce ofany trial or otherwise interfere wiih
lhe course of justice for the purpose of obstructing justice. Information of any
negotiation behven an ascuscd or their represenlative and the accuser or any witness
rvill be disclosed to thc proper superior or to lhe presiding officer ofa court or hearing.
FF.
Recommendation
for
Disoosition
GG, Statements Concemine Liabi[ty - Employees rvill not make any oral or written
stalemenl to anyone conceming liability in connection with the operation of police
vehicles-or performance ofother police duty, unless specially authoriied to do so Ly the
ChiefofPolicc.
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II.
JJ.
Testimonv in Civil Cases - No srvorn employee of the SCMPD rvill testifr in any civil
case in court unless legally summoned to do so or unless they have received permission
or order llom the ChiefofPolice.
LL.
Ciffs and Favors - No employees of the SCMPD will seek, directly or indirectly, any
gift, present, or gmtuity from any person, finn, group of persons, or relatives, fiiends,
or employees of the same, on lhe basis of their employment with the SCMpD. Note!
SCMPD Oflicers, represcnting governrnent, bear the heavy responsibility of
maintaining in their olvn conduct the honor and integrity of all government institutions
and will guard against placing themselves in a position in which any person can
rasonably assume that special consideration is being given. SCMPD Oflicers should
be firm in refusing large or small gifts, favors, or gratuities rvhich can, in the public
mind, be interpreted as capable of influencing their judgment in the discharge ofthsir
duties.
MM, Cifts frorn Certain Classes of Citizens - No employees of the SCMPD rvill accept,
under any circurnsiances, directly or indirectly, any gifl, present, or gratuity from any
person, firm, group of persons, or relatives, friends, or employees of such persons, rvho
may be engaged in, or is in any rvay intrested io the operation of a tavern, saloon, or
any establishment ngagd in the salo of alcoholic beverages; or from any gambler,
prson of bad character or ill repute; or any professional bondsman; or any fiiends,
relatives, or mployees ofsuch aforementioned persons,
NN.
Rervards - No employees of the SCMPD rvill seek or accept any money, giff, gratuity,
rervard, or compensation for any service rendered or expense incurred in the line of
duty lvithout the lvritten consent ofthe ChiefofPolice.
OO. Payment of Debts - All employees of the SCMPD will promprly pay their legal debts.
Failure to do so will subject the olfender to SCMPD disciplinary action.
l.
When addressing or referring to sworn employees ofthe SCMPD the correcl title
rank will be used.
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2.
a.
b.
Uniformed swom employees will face the flag and render the military salute.
3.
c,
d.
e,
will
will take
a.
Come to the position of attention, and render the appropriate type of salute as
the flag approaches from ten (10) paces arvay and hold salute until ths flag has
passed ten (10) paces away. Ifthe flag is hal(ed within this distance, the salute
rvill be held for fiffeen seconds and then cornpleted.
b,
c. Massed flags, flags used for decorative purposes, tc., will not be saluted.
d, Whenever and wherever our national anthem is played, all uniformed srvorn
employees
will
e.
At official ceremonies for forcign countries, thc samo respect rvill be shown to
lhe foreign country's national anthem and flag:
(l)
(2)
tvill
is being played.
If
of
the
f.
g.
h.
Srvom employees in vehicles rvill get out and render the military salute,
disrcgard iterns
i.
Srvorn employees
Il.
A.
Limitation of Authoritv - The first duty of an SCMpD Officer, as upholder of the larv,
is to know the bounds the law established for its enforcement. They represent the legal
rvill of the community, be it local, state, or federal. The SCMpD Officer must,
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therefore, be arvare ofthe limitations and proscriptions rvhich the people, through larv,
have imposed as a primary responsibility. They must recognize the genius of the
American system ofgovemmnt rvhich gives no person, group, or institution, absolute
porver; and musf ensure that they, as prime defenders of that system, do not pervert its
character.
principles
an4. Dealing With Larv Violators - SCMPD Oflicors shall use Dowers of
arrost strictly in accordance with the larv and with due regard for the rights of the
citizen concemed. Their office gives them no right tojudge lhe violator or to mete oul
punishment for the offense, They shall, at all times, have a clear appreciation of
responsibilities and limitations regarding detention of the violator, SCMpD Officers
rvill conduct lhemselves in such a manner as to minimize the possibility of having to
use force. To this end, they shall cultivate a dedication to the service ofthe people ind
lhe equitable upholding of the larv, whether in the handling of the larv violators or in
dealing with the law-abiding citizens.
D. Anesting
E.
F.
Presentation
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Employees will not consume inloxicsnts lvhile off duty to the extent that evidence
of such consumption is apparent rvhen reporting for duty or to the extent that their
ability to perform their duty is irnpaired. Employees rvill not consume intoxicants
rvhile on duty, unless necessary in the perfornance of a police task and thn only
rvith the specific permission ofa cornmanding Officer and never in uniform.
3,
4.
SCMPD employces rvill not bring, place, or pennit to be brought or placed, or allorv
to be kept in any building, location, or vehicle within or under the control of the
SCMPD any intoxicant, exhilarant, hypnotic, hallucinogen, or narcotic except in the
performance of police duties as required by regulations or orders or rvhen it is
needed for prompt administration by orders ofa licensed physician,
5.
SCMPD employees are prohibited from engaging in the follorving activities while
on duty,
a.
b.
c.
d.
as noted in Paragraph 3
ofthis section.
l,
Insubordinatior
2.
3,
4.
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and the action taken. Appeals for relief from such orders may be made al the same
time.
will be conducted
5,
Conflicting Orders - Upon receipt ofan order conflicting rvith any prcvious order or
instruction, the employee should advise the individuat giving the second of the
conflicting instruction. lf so direcled, the lafter command rvill be obeyed first.
Orders rvill be countermanded, or conflicting orders rvill be issued only rvhen
reasonably necessary for the good ofthe Department.
6,
Derogalory Remarkt Directed Againtl Orders - SCMPD ernployees rvill not speak
critically or derogatorily lo othsr amployees or to any person outside of the
Depanment regarding the orders or instntctions issued by any superior. Horvever,
in any case rvhere ihere is sound reason to believe that such orden or insFuctions
are inconsistcnt or unjust; it is the right of any employee receiving the order to
respectfully call it to the attention ofthe superior issuing the order.
7.
Reporting Gifts - Any gift, gratuity, loan, fee, reward, or other thing falling into any
of these categories rvill be forrvarded to thc oflice of the Chief of Police together
rvith a written report explaining the circumstances connected therewith.
8.
9, Iersonal Prcfennent
Sickness - SCMPD employees rvho are unable to report for duty due to illness or othr
reason,
at police
Headquartrs, no less than thirty (30) minutes prior to their assigned reporting time.
l.
While absent from duty due to sickness or disability, the employe rvill remairr at
their residence or place of confinement unless otherwise authorized by a physioian
or their superior Officer. No employee will feign sickness or injury or deceive a
representative ofthe Department as to their actual condition.
2.
SCMPD employees who have checked off sick may not work off duty or outside
employment until they have returned to duty for at least one shift.
I, Absent Without Leave (AWOL) - SCMPD employees rvill not be ebsent fiom duty
without first submitting the appropriate paperlork or making the proper notification.
All employees ofSCMPD rvill report for duty at their assigned start time. Arriving late
without authorization will be considered tardines and will subject the employee to
possible discipline, Officers rvho are on o{ficial call-back status under the direction of
their unit supewisor or commander will be available al all times and rvill not consume
alcoholio beverages to the exrent that their ability to respond is impaired. Failing to
respond to a call-back is subject for disciplinary aotion.
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J.
Address And Teleohone Numbers - Immediately upon rporting for duty in a nerv unit,
employees rvill record their conect residence address and telephone numbr rvith their
Commanding Officer, Employees are required to have a telephone in the place rvhere
K.
SCMPD employees rvill not release to the public or any public agency the rest cted
home telephone number of any other employee or employee of the Department
without authorization from a superior Officer of the rank of Sergeant or highr.
Thcy rvill elso not release the pager number or cell phone number of department
pagers and cell phones without the same permission.
2.
SCMPD employees rvill not use the Department address on any motor vehicle
registration or opetator's license-
l.
Any employee that observes serious misconduct rvill take appropriate action to
cause the misconduct to immdiately cease regardless of rank.
2.
Any employce rvho is determined lo have had such knorvledge mentioned above
and failed to rcport or attempt to prevent the conduct is subject to disciplinary
action.
L.
are
protected.
M. Subject to Duty - SCMPD employees are always subject to duty and rvill, at all times,
respond to the larvful orders ofsuperior Officers and other proper authorities, as well as
calls for police assistance from citizens. Proper police action must be takn rvhenever
required.
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precautions and tralTic larvs. Failure to ansrver a call for police assistance promptly,
rvithout justification,
misconduct. Except under the most extraordinary
circumslances, or when othenvise directed by competent authority, no employee rvill
fail to answer any telephone or radio call directed to him.
is
Officer Availability - SCMPD employees on duty will not conceal themselves, except
when necessary to perhrm an assigned duty. They rvill be immedlately and readily
P.
Rporting Accidents
Taking Police Action - Except when impractical or unGasible, or rvhere the identity is
obvious, Oflicers will identi$ themselves by displaying their badge before raking
police action. Officers rvill provide their name and/or rank and/or payroll number
rvhnever reouested.
T.
U. Tobacco
Use - While on duty, employees rvill not smoke or chew tobacco products in
vierv ofthe public or in any SCMPD vehicle or building.
V.
SCMPD Policy Manuals - SCMPD employees issued an SCMPD Policy Manual are
responsible for its maintenance and rvill make appropriate changes or inserts as they
arise.
W. Knorvledee
III.
A.
SCMPD Officers, mindful of their responsibility to the whole community, shall deal
with individuals ofthe community in a manner calculated to instill respect for its larvs
and the SCMPD.
B. Larv enforcement olTicers shall conduct their oflicial lives in a manner such as rvill
inspire confidence and trust. Thus, they will be neither overbearing nor subservient, as
no individual citizen has an obligation to stand in neither arve of them nor a right to
command them.
C. SCMPD Ofiicers will give service rvhere they can, and require compliance rvith the
law. They will do so neither from personal preference or prejudice but rather as duly
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of the law
obligation.
IV.
A.
as
upholders of the larv, The communily and lho police profession require that SCMpD
Oflicers lead lives ofdecent and honorable persons. A career rvith the SCMpD gives no
lt
of following and
B. Laxity ofconduct
DISCIPLTNARY SYSTEM
A.
SCMPD employees violating their oath and trust by commining an offensc punishable
under the laws or statutes ofthe United States, the State ofceorgia, local ordinances, or
who violates any provision of the Rules and Regulations of lhe Department, or who
disobeys any larvful order, or who is incompelent to perform lheir duties is subject to
appropriate disciplinary action.
B. Final Department
of
Police.
l.
For disciplinary purposs, the Chif of Police has the authority to reprimand,
suspend up lo l0 days, demote, or dismiss the employee from the Department,
subject to revierv by the City Manager,
2. lf the employee involved feels they may have been improperly treated, they may
apply to the City Manager for a hearing rvithin 24 hours after receipt of rvriften
notice ofthe penalty.
3.
Any appeal of the decision of the City Manager must be made in accordance rvith
existing civil service rules and regulations. [CALEA 26,1,6]
C. Supervisory personncl
Oral reprimnnd,
2.
3.
l.
The name, rank, payroll number, and present assignment of the person being
disoiplined,
2,
3.
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and their
E, Any Supervisory or
F. An SCMPD
Division Commander at lhe same tim. The Chief of Police may sustain or rescind the
suspcnsion action. [CAI"EA 26.1.5]
G. Whcn
H,
l.
The folloling penalties may be assessed against any employee ofthe Department as
disciplinary action:
l.
Oral Rcprimand.
2.
Written Reprimand.
3.'suspension,
4,
5.
Reduction in Rank.
Dismissal from the service.
This Ceneral Order supersedes all rvritten directives issued prior to 09/30/05 pursuant to Oath
Office, Ethics, Conduct, Oenenl Conduct, and Rules and Regulations.
of
BY ORDER OF:
(SIGNATIJRE ON FILE)
DAN FLYNN
CHIEF OF POLICE
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LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
NOVEMBBR 16,2OIO
SUBJ:
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210060s
Captain H. Wiley received the completed complcint llle on, November 15, 2010 for
adjudication,
ADJUDICATION
Citizen / Departnental Complalnt
Compleint investigaiion
Malik Khaolis.
ALLEGATTON($:
Alleged GO Violation (s): CNT GO#OPS-001 Oeth of Olfice, Ethics, end Conduct
Rationale:
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FROM:
DATEI
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2100605
Captain H. Wiley received the completed complaint file on, Novcmber 15,2010 for
adJudicafion,
ADJUDICATION
Citizen / Departmental Complsint
Complaint investigation
Malik Khaalis.
ALLEGATION(S):
Alleged GO Violation (s): CNT GO#OPS-001 Oath of Ofllce, Ethlcs, and Conduct.
Rationale:
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
I recommend that this
case against
PENALTY:
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James Dale
From:
Sent:
To:
Gc:
SubJecti
James Dale
F.iday, Decembsr 03, 2010 2:05 PM
Malik Khaalis: Wllet Williams
Henry Wley; Andre Olivar
OPS # 2100605 - 6/3/10 Internal CNT ComDlaint
Gentlemen,
This is to advise you that Chief Lovett has determined that this complaint is Not Sustained. The case is now closed.
Please contact Capt, Wiley lf you have any guestions.
Brian Dale
Paralegal
SCMPD Oftice of Professional Standards
(912l69r-6237
(912) 692-4s0o (Fax)
shortel Ext,2817
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INTER.OFFICE CORRESPONDENCE
PERS
qNAL
AIYD
CONFIDENTIAL
TO:
Departmenl
FROM:
R- Jonalhan
REr
DATE:
October 5- 2010
Malik Khaalis
I am cnolosing a conlidential roport (hat I htrve recclved fiom CNT pertalning to Metro
Officer, Mallk Khaalis. I am forwarding (his lo you for youl' considetllion and to take srch
action ns you dccm fair ald appropriate,
After roview, I would also suggcst thatyou discuss this is.sue with CNT Cornmandcr
a continued good working relationshlp.
Hanis to insure
copy:
RJH:dkrn
Enels,
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MEMORAI{DTJM
CLalhanr-Savannab Counter Narcotlcs'ferm
TO:
FROM:
Commondor
DATB;
Septonbcr 24, 20 I 0
RE:
R.
J.
Harri/zf!
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\,.
four ycars, he was assigned to the Major Case unit at CNT, He was involuntarily
transfered back to MeEo Police on June 3, 2010 as amajor narcotic.s
invostigalion rvas being concluded, At this tlrns, hc had ben intewio\tred by
agcnts of lhc F6dera[ Bureau of Inyest lgation rvho rvere conduoting a coruption
inves tigation.
2,
il
Fcdoml Coun. The Chntham County District Attorney's Oftce has been advised
ofthis, and the CNT prosecutors will not uso Klaslis for te.climony. this is duc
{o court decision legarding tuthidnss, commonly known in law enforoement
ciroles es the Bra@ ond Grglla decisions.
f, Anofher court dcoislon impnoting this same area is Garrrar y. Clytl Servloe
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Willet, it was discovered lhat he and Agcnt Khaalis had been in cell phone conraot
wlth each blher nunierous tlmed during the cou$e oftho suwolltance: Lator,
whcn ques(ioned by the FBI, Khaalis could not, or would nol sxplaln theso oalls.
issuing orders for lhat to cease. Apparently, Kfiaalis rvas partioularly interested in
the final rport being prepared by Agert Delatofia, a synopsis ofwhich is
nttacbed,
13. County Altomy Jon l{art has becn brlefcd on this invcstigalion; however, lt is
not olear ifheh[d all the facls now availablo. It is my tequest that you auurorize
the County Attomey to reviow lhe attached rport and, having all the facts
ovailable, advise me .if there is rensonable oause to request a rsvjow ofthis
situation. Mr, Flart may want to rquost a copy of the Mclro Intemal Affalrs fite,
as thc FBI and-PBA should havg proyided lhom additionql information.
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SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT
Na
rcoti cs
cRN:081203021
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VICTIM: CNT
SYNOPSIS:
During the month of June 2008, the CNT began rcceiving infolmation [r'on a cooperating defendaut.
The ilrfonnaut will hereafter be t eferred to as SOI l. SOI I providod information on his/hr drug
supplier, Percy June ANDERSON, aka PIG/PIGGY.
SOI I explained how ANDERSON was conducting drrrg tt'ansactions rvith law enforcement offrcers
not only within Savannah but also the suroundirtg a'ea. SOI I said this organization was selling
multiple kilograrns of cocaine and high grade matijuarra. According to SOI 1, hc/she accompruried
ANDERSON on trvo occasious to aresidence located at the corner of4Orh and Bee Road to purchase
large quantities of dnrgs.
After the drugs were putchased a marked police vehicle escorted thern to whele SOI I rvas living at
I
very fear'fuI because it was unknorvn how the marked police vehicle knetv rvhere
the time. SOI rvas
'OI I lived. SOI I would later explain the entirc incident was a test. According to SOI l,
ANDERSON would later explain thal he was being tested in order to see what type of person he/she
was. SOI I was bcing offcred membership into the organization. SOI I denied the request due to fear.
of working with law enforcement officels.
SOI I provide<l infonration on an'bfficer" believed to be a POST certified police officer with
Savannah- Chatham Meho. SOI I rvas able to observe an older black rnale wearing a police unifor:rn
exit the residence during the tinre ANDERSON rvas purchasing drugs fiom the residerrce, SOI 1 said
rnultiple ounces of cocaine were purchased llom this "oflicer'" on two occasious. SOI I admitted to
being with ANDERSON inside the vehicle as they dtove around the Savannah area and was being
escorted by at lcast one marked police vehicle after making the cocoine purchases. SOI I also
mentioned seeing a second black male rvho was also wearing a police unifom at the residence. SOI I
said it was a biack male but wa$ only able to get a small glimpse of this second officer,
infomation provided by SOI I, agents rvere able to show ANDERSON and James
WILLIAMS did in fact know each other'. During oneparticular incident, ANDEI{SON,was a
passenger inside the vehicle and was found to bein possession of illegal dnrgs. ANDBRSON was
anested, while Jamss WILLIAMS was citsd for a seatbelt violation and released, Refer to CRN
(050728194) for lirrther information on this incident.
Based on the
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- Sava n na h
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cRN:081203021
arcotics
Team
SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT
VICTIM: cNT
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STRECT
On Decernber 2, 2008 KI{AALIS along with this Agart nret with the rvarden at Coastal State Plison
Warden Amnrons. Warden Amnrons was informed of the investigation of James WLLIAMS, his
alleged illegal activities, Two othel people were identified as possiblybeing involved with Jarnes
WILLIAMS. Onewas identified as Glendora BRIDDELL. Agents discovered BRIDDELL rvas
living rvith Janes WILLIAMS at the time, which is why she becanre a suspect, Warden Arnn:ons
agced to assist the CNT in any way possible. Warden Anmons confinned that Janres WILLIAMS
and BRIDDELL were employees at the pfison.
On April 16, 2009 at approxinrately 1530 hours, Agarts bcgan conducting surveillance at Coastal
State Prison, This sulveillance was unanticipated aud rvas announced by Lt. Smith at approximately
1500 houls to the agents participating. Agents Guyer', M. Delatore, Roshi Smith, Desautels,
KHAALIS along with this Agart were pr-esent for the surveillance operation.
Agents planned on following Janes WILLIAMS from tlte prison in order to observe his activities.
Somelime around 1630 hours KFIAALIS, contacted this Agent aud requested permission to contBct
Willet WILLIAMS and inquire about his brothet James WILLIAMS and when he would get off from
work, This Agent denied the request because it did not seem logical for I(HAALIS to call and ask
about James WILLIAMS at all. Again, KHAALIS never told this Agent helrad any relationship with
Willet WILLIAMS. This is not a routine investigative tool and it made no sense until later in the
irrvestigation.
WILLIAMS left the prison at approximately 1730 hours arrd Agents follorvod. Janres
WILLIAMS auived at his lesidence at approximately 1755 hours and entered his residence.
Jarnes
We received toll records, on Willet WILLIAMS cell phone in May and discovered several different
phone calls between Wllet WILLIAMS and KHAALIS coll phone had taken place during the time of
the surveillance. During the time of the surveillance, approximately 7 different phone calls were made
between KI:IAALIS and Willet WILLIAMS. Out of the 7 different phone calls, approximately 2-3 of
the calls were over one minute in length, meaning a conversation occuned.
Agent M. Delatone was positionsl the closest to the residencg facing the garage (Bee Road) and
was able to obserue any activity. At approxintately 1825 houts, Agent M, Delaton reported James
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WILLIAMS lrad walked outside of the residence and began actively looking around as he spoke on
the phoue, Agent M, Delatore reported James WILLIAMS walked to edge of his driveway on Bee
Road and lookod down eaoh stleet as if he rvere looking for sonrething. Janes WILLIAMS was on
lris cell phone at the time. Other CNT Agents were parked in the surounding blocks and were not
visiblc to James WILLIAMS,
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A check of the Pen Order on James WILLIAMS' telephone and toll records of Willet WILLIAMS
cell phong show Janres WILLIAMS and Willet MLLIAMS rvere speaking at 1825 hours, thesame
tirne JAMES had walked outsideand was obset'vcd by Agent M. Delatone. Within a few rninutes
after Jarnes WILLIAMS exited the residence, Agent M, Dclatorre reported obsetving a nrarked police
vehicle slowly drove past his vchicle'
According to Agerrt M. Delatorre, the officer was a black male rvho wore glasses. The offrcer drove
,.rgst and looked at the Agent while dlivhtg slowly. By this tinr James WILLIAMS was out of sight.
James
residence again briefly, looking aound, and thetr re-entettd the rcsidence. At 1847 hours, James
WILLIAMS backs out of thegarage and heads north on Bee Road. At the same tinte, Agent M.
Delatone announced that he observed the same marked police vchicle drove past Agent M, Delatore
for a second time. It seems suspicious the marked police vehicle drove past Agent M. Delatone both
times Jarrres WILLIAMS exited his residence. Agent M. Delatorre remained at the residence as other
Agents follorved James MLLIAMS away from the residence,
James WILLIAMS drove to a shopping center on Wallin and Victory Drive. Jantes WILLIAMS
parked his vehicle and entered the Dollar General Store. At 1852 hours Agent M, Delatore reported
seeing a white colored, 4-door vehicle anive and pull into thegarage. This vehicle is believed to
belong to Willet WLLIAMS based on the fact that he owns a vehicle similal to this. James
WILLIAMS exitcd tlre Dollar General Store aller a short time and caried a bag in his hands. Iames
WILLIAMS then enteicd the Kroger Grocery Store, James WLLIAMS exited this storea few
minutes later canying another bag.
Lt. Smith was informed of the surveillance opcralion results and as a result he asked for assistance
fiom Sgt. Lupus. Sgt. Lupus wrs a supervisor in Centlal Precinct. Sgt. Lupus was asked to provide
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the name of the officer who drnve past Agcnt M. Delatone. The only inlormation Sgt, Lupus was
able to obtahr was that the marked pahol vehicle was not assigned to apahol function in that area on
that day. We did not went Sgt. I,upus to oflicially find out who drove the pahol vehicle in order to
prevertt ar)yonc from asking too many questions,
KI'IAALIS specifically asked this Agent a day aftet'the sulveillar)ce opetation if a toll request would
be sought for Willet WILLIAMS cell phone. This Agent told KIIAALIS, a toll request had already
been requested but Lt. Smith had denied the request for Willet WILLIAMS cell phone due to hinr
being a police oflicer. Lt. Slnith wanted additional evidence before rcquesting the toll recor
Willet WILLIAMS cell phone, However, the DEA had ah'eady requested the tolls.
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Upon seeing the ir)itial sct of tolls from Willet WILLIAMS cell phong the alerted behavior by Jalres
.__WLLIAMS on April 16"' things bqan to nrake more sense.
rvas actually parked at the prison rvaiting on James WJLLIAMS to leaye when these calls
took place. KHAALIS rvas the closest Agent to James WILLIAMS until he left work,
KHAALIS
that on
Toll analysis also sborvs that 3 minutes after Willet WILLIAMS last call with KIIAALIS, Willet
WILLIAMS and CNT Agent R, CERIDO utilizing CNTcellula'telephone (912) 547-l155 had
contact each other 6 tines between l7 | 6 hours 1742 hours. Toll aralysis also shows that James
WILLIAMS and Willet WILLIAMS contacted each other' 3 tirnes at the exact same time that lanres
WILLIAMS exited his residence looking up and down the streets near his residsnce. Toll analysis
also showed that time KIIAALIS and GERIDO al$o had contact during the time of the sulveillance,
On lanuary 27,2010, a minimization briefing was being conducted in reference to Joshua
VARNER's cell phone.
After the bt'iefing, KHAALIS was supposal to retum to the rvire room and remain until the end of his
shift, At 1500 hours, this Agert noticed that IGAALIS had left the rvire room. KHAALIS left the
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wire room and retumed at approximately 1700 hours, titne for him to get off of work. KIIAALIS
was scheduled to be in the wire loom as a monitor that day until I ?00 hours, so his leaving and not
acting as a nronitor in thewile loom at all aftcr thc mininrization as he was schcduled to, becarne
suspicious later in the evening when the VARNER line became active, This rvas not the only time
KHAALIS would leave the wirc room for horns at a time. During this investigation KHAALIS would
disappear and no one rvould know his whaeabouts. Agurts began refening to KHAALIS as "wolk
about Jones" because it rvas done so fi'equently.
1700 hours, VARNER received an incorniug telephone call advising him to dlop
his telephone. VARNER in turn called Murdock and told him to do the same with his telephone, S/A
Sar'hatt listened to the calls on the dropped VARNER line and stated that at approxinutely 1700
hours, VARNER received an incoming call telling hinr to drop the phone, This call was only half
At approxinntely
intelcepted (VARNER's voice only). VARNER makes a conrnent to the effect "I'm not talking on
.-<3y flip", No data about the inconring caller was teceived.
TFO Broonre later reviewed the Pen information on KIIAALIS' telephone and observed that it was
very active in the horns following theminimization, during thesame hours that KHAALIS was away
fiom the CNT o{Iice. TIIO Broome discovered that KHAALIS had contact with Kenneth GIBBONS
(the same individual who contacted KHAALIS re: MCMILLAR), dudng theminimization hearing.
Due to the uumber of calls, TFO Bloome could not request tolls on all of the mrmbers to lind a link
back to tho source who notified VARNER to drop his phone Agents only know that the incident
happened and that it was very suspicious; KHAALIS left the wire room and upon his relum,
VARNER receives a call informing him to drop his cell phone.
On February 13,2010 KI{AALIS rvas scheduled to work with Agents Haris and Guyer in the wire
roon as monitors, rneaning they were to remain inside the wire room fi'om 1700-0200 hours
monitoring phonecalls. The following is a sunmary of events that occurred during the lnonitoring
shift between the three agents. This Agent received the information fi'om a typed repolt submitted by
Lt. Smith and statements told to this Agort by Agcnt M, Delatone.
Atourrd 2230 hours, acall rvas intercepted belween MURDOCK and a female who had already been
identified by thc case Agent. Tho two lrad planned to meet each within thehour. According to
staternents made by Agents Guyer and l-Ianis, KHAALIS told thent he tvas going to get something to
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A short tinre later they over heard KHAALIS requesting a nrnrked police vcbicle perfonn a haffic
stop, via tlre radio. Agent Guyel contacted KHAALIS via cell phone and inquirod whether or not
KHAALIS had spoken with the case Agent in reference to the traffic stop. KIIAALIS rasponded by
saying "yes and no" and that he "sornewhat" had discusscd naking a tlafhc stop with thecase Agent.
Lt. Srnith received a call sonretime later fiom Sgt, Kennedy inquiring as to theprobablc carrse for the
rraffic stop. It was only a{ter Sgt. Kennedy contactsd Lt. Snith did KHAALIS inform Lt. Srnith he
had conducted the traffic stop. According to Lt. Smitlt, KHAALIS srid he had spol<en rvith the
case Agent aborrt conducting the stop.
Case Agent M. Delatore was later asked by Lt. Smith if KI'IAALIS had spoken with hinr in reference
to conducting tlris traffic stop and he said KHAALIS did not speak wilh him on the matter.
^<UaaUS has seryed as nol only a nronitor but also otr surveillance duling a Title III inves(igation
and is rvell aware, no overt actions are taken without thepcnnission ofthecase Agent.
According to a report subrnitted by Lt. Smith, KHAALIS was questioned in reference to the tlaffic
stop. KFIAALIS admitted that he had not spokur with anyone in reference to the haffic stop and that
he was just beiug'broactive", Lt. Smith asked ICIAALIS rvhy he lied to him on lhe phorrc ns
ryell as Agent Guyer, KHAALIS could not explaln why he lled' When questioued further,
KHAALIS still could not explain his actions. Lt' Snrith began to insist ICIAALIS be transferred
from the unit after hc admitted he lied. It was at this tinre Lt. Srnith was informed by Director
Hanis of the investigation involving KFIAALIS, This wa done in order to keep KHAALIS at CNT
in order to keop track ofhis actions.
During the month of March, 2010, KHAALIS notioed his assigned CNT vehiclo had been driven to
the CNT office fiom the county galage, This Agent was present when KHAALIS began inquiring as
to rvho had driven his vehicle from the county garage to the CNT office. This Agent observed
K}IAALIS conduct a search of thevehicle to inchrde thc trunk. KHAALIS hardly drove his assigned
CNT vehicle fiom this point on ard, instead drove anothel CNT vehicle,
On May I l; 2010 agents executed multiple seatch wan'ants tluoughout Chathan County, Effingham,
Atlanta and Califomia. CNT agents were sent to var ious locstions. KHAALIS was sent to the main
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location in order for him to be near Lt. Smith, Agent Wood was also sent to this location, sine the
mairr suspects were expected to be present. Agent Wood was to download inforrnation fiom each of
the susJrecl's cell phones. Agent W<lod frequently does this and other agents are nol to access the
phones until he is finished.
Agent Wood noticed KI-IAALIS began grabbing ccll phones and was searching tlrough thecell
phones. Agent Wood told KHAALIS rnore than once to "stop" touching the cell phones until he was
finished but KI-IAALIS did not listsr. Agent Wood also teported thi$ to Agqrt M. Delatorre.
On June 3, 2010, DEA Agarts executed a search wanalrt at 1463 East 40'h Street. The day began at
the FBI office, where members of the Savannah Metro Intemal Affairs unit led by Captain
Fagersh om were briefed on the case. The plan was for Cotnmandel l-lan'is to isolate KHAALIS and
Agent Gerido in order for thenr to be questioned by FBI S/A Hayes. Tltis Agent was not involved
vith the inter'vicws but discovered later that Agent Get'ido wos able to explain his involvqnent with
,re surveillance operation on Aptil 16,2009. S/A l-Iayes accepted the explanation pLovided by Ageni
Gerido and he was no longel believed to be a suspect.
According to Lt, Snrith, KFIAALIS agreed to speak witlt S/A Hayes, S/A l-Iayes did ask KHAALIS
questions in reference to his actions on April 16,2009, Hebut was unable to explain his actions.
KI{AALIS did not explain nrany other details as well. K}IAALiS rvas asked if he would submit to a
polygraph test and he agreed,
Tlre polygraph was given to KIIMLIS days later. KHAALIS failed the polygraph on two main
questions. The first question was whether KIIAALIS provided information to WILLET duriug the
April 16, 2009 surveillance operation and the second was lvhether KHAALIS felt he violated his oath
of office,
Agent M. Delatoue and other DEA Agents executed the search warrant at James WILLIAMS'
residence in the early morning hours before KHAALIS and Agent Gerido wet'e questioned. Agents
located less than an ounce of marijuana from the residence. James WILLIAMS was at work at the
time. Smoked marijuana oigaretlas wet'e fouud tlil'oughout theresidence. Cocaino and marijuana tost
kits were also found inside the residenco. No one rvas inside the residence.
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At a later intewierv James WILLIAMS denied hewas involved in illegal activities. James
WILLIAMS told TFO Broome and this Agent he knew ANDERSON. James WII-LIAMS admitted
that he smoked marijuara at home and ANDERSON would sometinres be present. James
WILLIAMS told agents he purchased tnost of his drugs fronr John JONES and provided agents with
the cell phone number for JONBS.
the interview with James WILLIAMS, TFO Broome along with this Agort met
with Capt, Witey, Lt. Oliver and Sgt. Thompson of the Intemal Affairs unit. Hours were spent going
ovol the large amonnts ofinfornntion.
In short, CNT Intel Agent Wood, Agent P. Detatorrg Agent M. Delatone, CNT Lt. Srnith, DEA S/A
Sarhatt, DEA TFO Broome, and lwo additional CNT agents whose names will not be disclosed but
responded to the FBI office and who all have worked closcly beside KHAALIS, have at some point
stepped forwald and approached supervisors of their suspicions of KHAALIS based
^ndependently
on his behavior and actions. This invetigation was comprornised ftom the start, since KIIAALIS
was well aware from the beginning. KHAALIS had plenty of time to not only insulate himself but
others involved in the conspiracy. KHAALIS Iirct heard of this inforration in Juneof 2008 when
this Agent first spokewith SOI I and discussed the information with KI'IAALIS.
US Attomey Jim Durham along with theFBI has since discussed this case with Chief Lovett and
explained to him the US govet'nrnent will not pl'osecute any case which ntunes KI'IAALIS as a
witness due to GIGLIO issues. The Chatham County Dishict Attorney has also been told the same
information.
As of August 2010, KHAALIS hr been retumed to full duty. Whilc on suspension, KHAALIS was
able to take the Sergeant's test and he is cun'ently in the running for pronntion to the rank of
sergeant. Agents have no idea how many CNT investigations if any were compromised during the
time KHAALIS rvas assigned to the unit.
On August 31, 2010, Lt. Smith infomred this Agart, KI'IAALIS was believed to communicating with
other CNT Agents as he was trying to obtain infolmation provided in this report, According to Lt.
Smith, KIIAALIS contacted Agent Lang on August 30, 2010 atd wanted to know the type of items
listed iu this report. Agcnt Lang told KHAALIS he did not havc any information on th contents of
the report.
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On September 2, 2010, Conmander Haris spoke with the Major Case Unit and then the rcmainder of
CNT personnel at a diffelent tinre, Cornmander Hau'is inforrued Agcnts, the investigation into
KIIAALIS was still on-going, Commander Harris infomred Agents he did not want Agcnts to have
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Epley if it was tnre that Agents tvele told not to have any contact rvith hinr. Agent Epley quickly
infolrned Lt, Srnith of this contact.
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During the month ofJune 2008, the CNT began receiving infonnation from a cooperating defendant
The infonnant will hereafter be referred to as SOI l. SOI I provided information on hisArer drug
supplier. Percy June ANDERSON, akaPIG/PIGGY.
SOI I explained how ANDERSON was conducting drug transactions with law enforcement officers
not only within Savannah but also the surroundiqg area. SOI I said this organization was selling
multiple kilograms ofcocaine and high grade mzu'iiuana. According to SOI 1, he/she accompanied
ANDERSON on hvo occasions to a residence located at the comer of4Oth and Bee Road to purchase
large quantities of drugs, On both occasions, SOI 1 observed ANDERSON conduct a drug
t'ansaclion with a uniformed officer. Also on both occasions, ANDERSON and SOI I were escorted
away from this residence to SOI I's residence. After the second drug deat ANDERSON and SOI I
were escorted by two officers in a marked SCMPD vehicle.
SOI I was very fearful because it was unknown how the marked police vehicle knerv rvhere SOI I
lived. SOI I't'r'ould later explain the entire incident was a test. According to SOI l, ANDERSON
would later explain that he was treing tested in order to see what type of person he/she was, SOI I
was being offeped rnembership into the organization. SOI 1 denied the request due to fear of working
with law enforcement oflicers.
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fact volunteered to ass'st this Agent from the beginning. KHAALIS was present during rhe initial
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Savannah area and was bbing escorted by at least one marked police vehicle after making the cocaine
purchases. SOI I also mentioned seeing a second black male who was also wearing a poiice uniform
at the residence. SOI I said it was a black male buf-wlis only able toTeraEmall gltnpss of thissecond oft-rcer.
According to SOI l, oncc the cocaine was purchased a marked police would artive shortly after and
escorted them out ofthe area. The second officer was seen again after ANDERSON returned to his
vehicle and retnained inside the vehicle. Wben they remained in the vehicle and left only when the
second oflicer drove past them and escorted ANDERSON and SOI I away from the area.
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SOI I said this happened on both occasions and even asked ANDERSON why this was happening.
According to SOi I, ANDERSON explained that he worked for a group of police officers who were
involved in drug toaffrcking and this included providing escorts for customers after drugs were
purchased. SOI I mentioned this particular officer who sold the cocaine to ANDERSON used to
work at Coastal State Prison as a corrections officer, when ANDERSON was an inmate at the prison.
SOI I explained how this particular corrections officer was sneaking drugs into the prison for
ANDERSON. SOI I then explained that the second ofEcer was related somehow to rhe former
corsectionsofficer..Aecording to.SOI l,.rhis=inf,onnation-was-corniagdirect$.ftom-ANDERS.ONANDERSON was the direct supplier of cocaine for SOI l. SOI I bad already admitted to purchasing
multiple ounces of cocaihe on a daily basis for approximately one year. SbI I admitted the drugs
were typically purchased/obtained from ANDERSON or Prince CraMord JONES.
went on to say this organization contained police officers who had not been arrested during the
"Savarurah 11" investigation in the mid to late 1990's, During ihe "savannah 11" investigadon eleven
police ofihcers were arrested after an FBI sting operation had been conducted. SOI I did say other larv
enforcement officers were involved in this organization, including higher ranking officers &om
Savarurah-Chatham Metropolitan other police departnents and corrections officers. These oflicers
had been promoted through the ranks over the years and were norv in positions ofpower, according
to SOI L SOI I said all this information was obtained from ANDERSON himself.
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Based on the infonnation provided by SOI 1, Agenrs were able to identify James Edward
WILLIAMS as the person who SOI 1 was referring to. James WILLIAMS had been the driver of a
vehicle on July 28, 2005. During this incident, ANDERSON rvas a passenger inside the vehicle and
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was found to be in possession of illegal drugs. ANDERSON was arrested, while James WILLIAfud
was cited for a seatbelt violation and released, Refer to CRN (050728194) for further infonnation on
this incident.
This jncident corroborated the information provided by SOI L It showed that ANDERSON and
James WILLIAMS did know each other. Agents also discovered James WILLIAMS did iri fact live at
1463 East 40u Street, Agents discovered ANDERSON had been incarcerated before the year 2005.
Agents also discovered James WLLIAMS worked as a security officer for the Ports authority fiom
September 4, 2007 thru July 25,2008. The uniforms wom by the security officer are similar to police
uniforms. James WLLIAMS did in fact work as a corrections officer at Coastal State Prison frorn
June of 1999 thru September of 2007. James WILLIAMS was a corrections officer at the prison
during the times of ANDERSON's incarcerations. All of this infonnation conoborated SOI's I story.
On December e 2008 KFIAALIS along wittr this Agent met with the rvatden at Coastai State prison
Warden Anmons. Warden Ammons was informed of the investigation of James WLLIAMS, his
alleged illegal activities. Two other people were identified as possibly being involved with James
WILLIAMS. One was identified as Glendora BRIDDELL. Agents discovered BRIDDELL was
living with James WLLIAMS at the tirre, rvhich is rvhy she became a suspect, Warden Ammons
agrecd to assist the CNT in any way possible. Warden Atamons admitted rhat James WILLIAMS and
BRIDDELL were employees at thd prison.
On December 3, 2008 a trash pull was conducted based on the information. This took place at 1463
East 40u Street, The trash can was positioned in the rear ofthe residence next to the alley. Most
residences nearby also had trash cans positioned inthe same rnanner. Wednesday moming was the
trash day and the trash is picked up from the rear ofthe residences in the area. KHAALIS retrieved
two black trash bags, which were tied in a knot. The trash bags were ptaced in the rear ofa CNT
vehicle. This Agent along with KrIA.AI,IS searched the contents ofthe bags at secwe location. Trash
pulls were conducted in order to gain additional information on lames WILLIAMS. Mail rvith the
name of Jarnes \IIILLIAMS, a work schedule, empty corner baggies, along with stems and smoked
blunts were found inside the trash. This Agent conducted a test on the smoked blunts and it tested
positive for marijuana. The stems are believed to be marijuana stems. Each of these itams rvas heat
sealed in evidence bags and placed in the property room,
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SOI I adrnitted, James WILLIAMS had approached him more than once and attempted. to speak with
him/her while inside Coastal State Prison. Other inmates were always presen! which made it difficult
for thera to speak. Warden Amrnons provided this Agent with information on James WILLIAMS.
WLLIAMS and BRIDDELL had provided the foltowing information to the prison when they
wele hited.ou as
-corrections _offige.fq: James WILLIAMS listed 1463 East 40u Skeet as his home of
record. Iames WiLLrCivIs iTs6 liioviaia lev"rif ciit and home nutnbers. One tnE nriihbei-*as (9lr96I-1556), a check of the Phoenix system shrjwed Kevin WADE provided that number duringan
encounter with the police a few years ago.
James
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When working drug investigations it is inrportant to know who the suspect speaks with. One way of
discovering rhis information is to obtain toll data and employment informarion such as with the
infonnation in reference to WADE Throughout this investigation agents attempted to shorv not only
was James WILLIAMS speaking with known convicted drug dealers, so were others, This includes
persons suspected ofillegal aotivities. It goes against a law enforcement officer code ofethics to have
personal reiationships with known or suspected criminals.
WADE is cun'ently awaiting trial on trafficking and other felony drugs. WADE was arrested back in
2005 by the CNT during a Title UI investigation, The word "brother" had been rvritten next to rhe
phone nutnber. It appears James WILLIAMS and WADE may be of some relation. Warden Ammons
also explained how a second nurnber (912-231-8834) provided by Janres WILLIAMS was checked
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and discovered Elijah SAMS also provided that number, SAMS is currently an inmate at Coasral
prison. SAMS has nrultiple anests for &ug related offenses. SAMS is the cousin of Clarence George
BETTERSON,
The chief deputy explained how he had worked rvith Darwin WILLLAMS (a brothed of James
WILLIAMS at a separate prison and how he had been suspected of illegal activities as a conections
officer. DARWIN was now a probation olficer in the Albany area, The chief deputy also totd this
Agent, James WILLiAMS associated rvith Sgt. Demetrius OLIVER, rvho also worked in the prison.
Warden Ammons explained how James WLLIAMS and BRIDDELL had inmate contacts within the
prison system. As corrections ofticers, you are not allowed to have personal relationships lvith
crirninais. This is especially true for past or present prison inmates. Il the case of James WILLIAMS,
he actually named convicted drug dealers as contacts. ofhis.
On December 10, 2008 at.approximately 0415 hours, KIIAA.LIS along wi& this Agent conducted a
trash pull at 1463 East 40u Street. This rvas the second trash pull conducted at this residence in as
many *.eeks. Agents arrived at the residence at approximately 0415 hours and observed the trash can
positioned at the rear ofthe residence just as it was the previous w-eek.
The tlash can was positioned directly behind the lesidencejust like the other trash cans on the block,
KHAAIIS retrieved a single black colored ptastic bdg from inside the trash can. The bag had been
tied in a knot and was placed inside a CNT vehicle. The bag was transported to a location where it
was later searched by this Agent in tbe presence of Lt. Smith. Smoked blunts, plastic baggies.and
paperwotk in BRIDDELL's name were found. This Agent conducted a field test on the smoked blunt
and it tested positive for marijuana. Each of the items were heat sealed in evidence bags and were
placed in the property room.
During the week of January 10, 2009, this Agent received information from Agent Lupus regarding
the toll information obtained forJames WILLIAMS (912-675-6058). Agent Lupus checkedthe
numbers on the tolls and discovered two specific numbers stood out, The numbers stood out because
they were being contacted by multiple known drug dealers. The numbers wrue (912-272-6461 ard,
912-412-4859). Kerureth EMMERSON-SMTH, Shawn MARCH, Dwon MOULTRIE and larvyann
PRINGLE had at somepoint corurected the nunber Q72-6461) before they had been arrested. These
four persons have lengthy arrest records ranging from simple possession to trafficking cocaine.
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Denick tsROWN, David HUDSON, Dijon MCCALL and Freddie POPE had previously called the
numlief (912-412-4859f, These persons-have also-been'arrested sn'numerous-felony drug eharges. - Based on tlre firsttolls for James WILLIAMS' cell phone (912-675-6058), James WLLIAMS had
called both numbers. The tolls were.dated from October 8, 2008 through November 28, 2008. .Three
outgoing caUs u'ere made from James WILLIAMS' cell phone to (912-272-6461), no calls were
incoming from this number. A single outgoing call from James WILLIAMS' cell phone was made to
(912-412-4859) was also made. This basically shows that James WILLIAMS was calling these
numbers.
This Agent requested subscriber and toll infonnation on both numbers via the DEA. According to
Agent Lupus, the person using the number (912-272-6461) goes by the name of (WOFFE), This
Agent spoke with KI{AAIIS in reference to "WOFFE". KFIAALIS said he was familiar with
someone who used that street name. This person was identified as Thornas LAWTON. According to
KHAALIS, LAWTON rvas known as a mid-level drug dealer. This Agent requested subscriber
information on both numbers. The person using the number (912-412:4859) goes by the name (JOHN
J and LIL BRU).
During the month of January, 2009, the Major Case unit of the CNT had a meeting in which each
agent was supposeh to bring forth their largest casevtargets so that'the unit $ould work the
individuals as a group. KIIAALIS has had open cases on high quality drug targets. Yet, KHAALIS
did not mention Lenardo MCMILLA& he rnstead mentioned a couple of smaller dealers in the area.
None of which were associated with MCI\,flLLAR. This seemed odd since MCMILLAR is a huge
target in this area and KHAALIS was supposedly investigating MCMILLAR and his cohorts for
years.
Another reason for Lt. Smith wanting to know who agents wre targeturg was for the intelligence unit
to keep track of everyone's target. This would prevent agents from duplicating targets. MCMILLAR
has many people in his organization and was a bigger target then other targets narned at the meeting,
Again, KHAAJ,IS did notmention MCMILLAR, Later during the investigation SOI I provided
additional information on MCMILLAR and his organization. Many of rhe members of this group
were listed as targets of KIIAALIS.
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In February 2009, the Major Case Unit bad another meeting at the request of Lt,'Smith. Lt. Smith
infonned everyone on the team at the time an investigation rvas underway and the targets were James
WILLIAMS and Willet MLLIAMS. Willet WILLIAMS is a police officer wittr Savamah Metro and
is currently assigned to Precinct 2. KIIAALIS was again present for this briefing, KHAAIS knew
SOI I was alleging both were jnvolved with a large drug distribution organization. KI{AALIS was
'WILLLAMS
was a target even before this briefing and at no tirne did he mention having
aware Willet
a personal or professional relationship with Willet WILLIAMS, During the meeting, team tnembers
rvere told the case was very sensitive and not to discuss it with anyone. The team discussed possible
investigative techniques and what had been done to date. KHAAIIS at no time made any mention to
knowing Willet WILLIAMS.
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On February 17, 2009 Agent M. Delatorre along with this Agent met with SOI I in a secure location.
T[is meeting was in reference to obtaining additional information frorn the SOI. SOI I was very
afraid during the meeting. SOI I mentioned that additional information had been obtained from
ANDERSON. SOI l mentionedthe lastmeetingwhichtookplace onJanuary 12,2009. SOI l found
it suspicious that a few tveeks after the meeting he/she had been moved to Smit& Prison in Glenville.
A day or so after SOI I had been moved to Smith Prison, Warden Ammons contacted this Agent. The
warden explained that he had no idea SOI 1 rvas going to be moved and didn't even know rvhere SOI
I had been rnoved to. Warden lunmons explained he shoutd have been notifred'before an irunate is
transferred from his prison. Warden Ammons could not understand or explain how the transfer took
place and it took him days to find out. This Agcnt was able to get SOI 1 ffansferred to the Chatham
Counry Jail with the assistance ofthe defense attorney. This took a while to work out the details.
According to SOI 1, ANDERSON explained how the organization had grown and'a person could no
longet purchase ounces ofcocaine or marijuana from them. A person would have to purchasd at least
one kilogram ofcocaine or one pound of marijuana before anyone inthe organization would deal
rvith them. A single kilogram ofcocaine norv costs $32,000 and a pound of"baby purp" marljuana
costs $6,000-$8,000 per pound. SOI I explained horv drugs were being brought into the prison by
James WI-LIAMS and his cohorts. SOI I believed that as much as two kilograms of cocaine rvas
being brought into Coastal State Prison possibly on a weekly basis. SOI I came to that conclusion
based on how many inmates are believed to be using drugs inside the prison'
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The drugs were being smuggled into the prison inside paint cans. The paint cans containing the drugi
rvere placed in the bottom ofthe buggies. Ifthe paint cans were opened the drugs would not be
discovertd bdcause'ihe'can5-eon'minEd painf The drugsrvereplaced-in'plastic-bags.and would only befound if someone placed their hands inside the cans. This Agent retnembers hearing warden Ammons
explain how easy it would be for James WLLIAMS to sneak drugs or other contraband into the
prison since he worked at the rear gate. ANDERSON rvas the person inside the prison rvho was
responsible fot selling the drugs for the organization inside the prison. Again SOI I received this
information was obtained from ANDERSON.
When SOI I began providing information on a police officer this Agent noticed the SOt was tearing
as helshe spoke. SOI I tvas also visibly shaking and the rnuscles in his/her neck were convulsing.
This Agent could tell SOI I was very friglrtened, SOI 1 said the officer he/she had previously
discussed as being involved in tho drug organization could now be identified because SOI t had seen
this ofticer on television. This Agent believed SOI 1 was referring to Wllet WILLIAMS. SOI 1 said
this particular ofhcer was involved with the "Savannah Eleven' in rhe 1990's.
explained that this officer and others were nevef arrested or charged during the investigation
and thqr-never+toppe&thei*-il,legalactiviries- SOI--L sai[thispartjeulaeoffieeran{his cohq.rts ha,:l,g_been selling rnultiple kilograms ofcocaine for over ten years aud rvas very organized. SOI I
explained how these officers are now high in rank lvithin the police departnrent and have a lbt of
authority. SOI 1 told Agents to be very car eful because multiple police officers from various law
enforcement agencies were a part of the organization and if comered would most likely resist with
force, SOI I said this information oame from ANDERSON himself.
SOI
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SOI I was too afraid to say anything further about the officer in question, SOI 1 said Agents would
have to set up a meeting with the defense attomey and the District Attomey before any additional
information would be provided on the police oflicer.
interview with SOI 1, this Agent uas provided with a copy of the toll data Agent Lupus had
been working on for the past few weeks. The data consisted of the phone numbers associated with tbe
number (912-272-6461). This phone is being used by LAWTON. Agent Lupus rvas able to identiry
possible users of the numbers corning-in contact rvith LAWTON's cell phone. One name which
irnrnediateiy caught this Agent's attention rvas the narne Billy Leron MEDLOCK. Billy MEDLOCK
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SR. was part of the Savannah eleven and received federal jail time. MEDLOCK SR. is a prior
employee of Savannah Metro. Billy Leron Iv{EDLOCK is his son and he has a criminal history with
arrests for armed robbery on two separate occasions, theft by receiving on two separate occasions,
and other nrisdeneanor arrests, MEDLOCK was last arrested on December 3 l, 2008 and provided
thepolice wirh a number of 912-220-6314. This is the nurnber which has come in contact with
LAWTON.
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January 14' 2009. MOON has been anested in the past for robbery, probation violations, possession
ofa firearm by a convictcd felon, possession of marijuana and controlled substances witl intent to
distribule, sale ofcontrolled substance, aggravated assault on two separate occasions and possession
of tools. Right arvay this Agent had discovered LAWTON spoke and dealt with known drug deaiers
and violent oflenders.
On February 18, 2009, Agent M. Delatorre, ADA J. Rothschild, DA D. Bums and this Agent met
with the SOI I at a secure location. ADA Rothschild in particular wanted a thorough summary of
everything sol I had provided in rhe pasr. sol I briefed everyone present on how ANDERSdN *u.
able to t'ust SOI L Both ANDERSON and SOI I met at a halfuay house after being released from
prisoir. They became friends and sol I soon began prirchasing multiple ounces ofciack and porvder
cocaine fronr ANDERSON,
sol I explained
how the first drug buy took place at 1463 East 40th steet. sol 1 explained that
ANDERSON was driving and pulled into the driveway of the residence. SOI 1 explained described a
black ntale wearing a police unifomr was seen for a brief moment when they first anived, SOI 1
remembers ANDERSON entered the residence and SOI I became afraid thinking a set up had taken
place' ANDERS ON soon exited the residence and a second black male exited the residence also
wearing a police type uniform. ANDERSON and the second black male spoke briefly.
When ANDERSON entered the vehicle he rvas holding at least a quarter of a kilogram of cocaine,
s9l1_4ry$d b purchasing at least half an ounce of cocaine from ANDERSoN. SoI I ycled at
ANDERSON asking rvhy tJre police were around and if a set up had taken place. Accorcling to SOI
ANDERSON explained that he rvorked for tlre offrcer by selling drugs for them and not to wony.
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SOI I was still upset and told ANDERSON to leave. ANDERSON told SOI 1 they could nor leave at
that time. A minute or so later a marked police vehicle posted on the residence and ANDERSON said
they could n-ow-leavs-' *- - - -.'
. SOI I remembered the driver of this marked vehicle was the sarne person observed when they first
parked in the driveway. This time a second police officer was inside the vehicle. SOI I was later
shown multiple pictures ofpolice officers in uniform, one ofwhich just happened to be of Oflicer
SAWYER. The pictures had been selected at tandom and had been obtained by Capt. McBumey. SOI
1 looked at the picture and said something to the effect of'lhis looksjust like tbe guy from the
second buy". Up until this point SAWYER had not been mentioned nor was he suspected as being
part of illegal activities. It should be noted that SAWYER had been assigned to C.entral Precinct
which covers the area where James WILLIAMS lived. SOI 1 was not one hundred percent because of
the length of time which had past. SOI 1 wanted to be carefui and not accuse the wrong person but
rvas almost positive of SAWYER being present during the second drug purchase. ANDERSON
followed the marked police vehicle until it drove past SOI I's residence and then kept going. SOI I
remembered being afraid because the officer already knew where to go and they were following the
police vehicle.
SOI 1 said the ,"cond .oouin. fr*hase happened vlty *rch fit tfrc |Irii Af"fnEnSON parked in
the driveu'ay arid entered the residence. A short time later ANDbRSON entered the vehicle rvirh
nrultiple ounces ofcocaine. They remained at the residence until a marked police vetricle drove past,
SOI I said the same black male officer from the frst drug buy was driving and rhis time a second
black male officer was inside the vehicle. Agaiq they were escorted by the police vehicle. SOI 1 said
this organization was selling high grade marijuana, cocaine and ecstasy pills in targe amounts, SOI I
remembered seeing this same officer inside a gas station at Victory and Waters Avenue. The officer
was wearing a police unifonn and the two said hello to each other. SOI I said helshe was always
afraid ofthe officers, whicb was the reason he/she decided not to join the organization when asked by
ANDERSON.
SOI I began discussing how, one day rvhile rvatching the television with ANDERSON and others in
Coastal. This rvas a day or before the presidential inauguration and they were watching the news. SOI
1 rvatched as police officers were boarding buses and loading luggage. SOI I saw a black male
rvearing a blue watm up type outfit and recognized this pelson as the salne person who had escorted
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same time Willet WILLIAMS rvas being shown on television, ANDERSON elbowed SOI 1
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but
not say anything at the tfune. A rninute or so later when they were away from the others
watching television and ANDERSON said something to the effect of "you knorv that's Sgt.
WILLIAMS, the guy I work for". ANDERSON had just provided a name identifying the police
officer who provided SOI i and ANDERSON vv-ith an escort after purchasing cocaine from James
WILLIAMS.
This Agent was present on the day in question and did notice the media was present filming officers
loading the buses before departing the Oglethorpe mall. Willet MLLIAMS was present on this day
and was wearing an outfit like SOI t had described. Willet WILLIAMS holds the rank of Star
Corpora!, which is a supervisor's position. The raok is very similar to the rank of Sergeant. Willet
WILLIAMS has been an employee of SavannahMetro since the early 1990's. Willet\ilLLIAMS
was an employee duting the Savannah eleven investigations.
James
was certain it was accurate. This was something this Agent appreciated because often time's
informants or cooperating defendants will try and deceive police officers in order to improve their
situation. Agen6 attempted to obtain a copy of the video broadcast but were unable to obain a copy.
be noted that although inadmissible, the SOI was given two polygraph tests by retired
Chatham County police Major Freeman. SOI 1 passed both polygraph examinations,
It should
This Agent applied for a Pen Register and Trap and Trace on February 20,2009, based on the
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information received, The request was granted by Judge Karpf on March 6, 2009. The Pen Register
became active on March 9, 2009. KFIAALIS rvas well aware of the Pen Register and did have access
rothe informatiorraf anylime; The-Pen-Regrster-wasup and-running-for- (60)-days-During- this-timo. .-.
James WILLIAMS was using the phone regularly, Towards the end of the (60) days, Lt. Smith
decided to conduct a surveillance operation.
On April 16,2009 at approximately 1530 hours, Agents began conducting surveillance at Coastal
State Prison. This surveillance was unanticipated and was announced by Lt. Smith at approxirnately
1500 hours to the agents participating, Agents Cuyer, M. Delatorre, Roshi Smith, Desautels,
KHAAI-IS along with this Agent were present for the surveiilauce operation. Jn the weeks prior rhis
surveillance date, there was no mention or aciiviry involved in this investigation, which is why Lt.
Smith decided to conduct surveillance.
Agents planned on following James WILLLAMS from the prison in order to observe his aetivities.
Somewhere around 1630 hours KF{AALIS, while parked at Coastal State Prison, requested
permission to contact Willet WILLIAMS and inquire about his brother James WILLIAMS and when
he rvould get off from work, This Agent denied the request because it did not seem logical for
KHAAus-tesa.llesfusksbqqtl'ao.1qs WILLIAMS a!eu, Ag4.q,M&4LI$ nelertold thiq Ag nt !e
had any relationship with Willet WILLIAMS. So why would KHAALIS offer to contact a knoirntarget and inquire about Willet WILLTAMS brother Janres WILLIAMS, This is not a rbutine
investigative tool and it made no sense until later in the investigation, It was not until the nronth of
May that it was discovered KHAAI-IS had in fact contacted Willet WILLIAMS rnultiple times before
James WILLIAMS left work, This was obtained frorn toll records on James W]LLIAMS',
KFIAAIIS' and Willet WILLIAMS cellphone. The toll records were not obtained until May of 2009.
WILLIAMS left the prison at approximately 1730 hours and Agents foilowed. Iames
WILLIAMS arrived at his residence at approximately 1755 hours and entered his residence. Jarnes
WILLIAMS did not rnake any stops on his way home. It should be noted that Warden Ammons later
James
explained to this Agent it was not normal for sorneone to remain at rvork after the shift ended. This
was unless the corrections offrcer was going to rvork overtime, rvhich consisted of at least a four hour'
shift. Janres MLLIAMS should have ended his shift between the hours of 1600 and 1630 hours.
According to toll records we received in May, Willet VILLIAMS had contacted KIIAALIS at
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approximately 1706 hours. Within tJre next few minutes around 6 different phone calls were made
between KIIAALIS and Willet WILLIAMS. Out of the 6 different phone calls, approximately 2-3 of
the calls were over one minute in length, meaning a conversation occuned, It only takes a few
seconds to make a very briefstatement to someone and then hang up- As stated in the previous
paragraph at around 1730 hours James WILLIAMS finally left Coastal State Prison and drove home.
It is believed KFIAALIS infonned Willet WLLIAMS the CNT were going to follow James
WILLIAMS ftomwork.
At approxirnateiy
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looking around
marked police vehicle slowly drove past Agent M. Delatorre as if looking for something.
According to Agent M. Delatorre, the officer was a black male who wore glasses and was driving
vehicle nunber (498a). The officer drove past and looked at the Agent while driving slowly. By this
time James WILLIAMS was out of sight. Agent M. Delatone later told this Agent, "I immediately
felt chills going down my spine and felt for my safety at that time due to the marked unit, I felt we
rvdre compromised for sure at that point''.
At approximately I843 hours, James WLLIAMS exited the residence again briefln looking around,
and then re-enters the residence. At 1847 hours, Iames WILLIAMS backs out of the garage and heads
north on Bee Road. At the same tiure the same marked police vehicle drove past Agent M. Delatorre
for a second time. It seems suspicious the nrarked police vehicle drove past Agent M. Delatone both
times Janes WILLIAMS exited his residence. Agent M. Delatone remained at the residence as other
Agents follorved James WILLIAMS away fron the residence.
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James WILLIAMS drove to a shopping center on Wallin and Victory Drive. James WILLIAMS
parked his vehicle and entered the Dollar General Store. At 1852 hours Agent M. Delatorre reported
seeing ii whilerolored;4door vehicle anive and pult into the garage;This-vehicle-is-believed-to belong to Willet WILLIAMS based on the fact that he owns a vehicle similar to this. Agents believe
Wiliet WILLIAMS arrived at the residence once James WILLIAMS left in order to secure illegal
drugs and contraband from the residence. James WILLIAMS exited the Dollar General Store after a
short time and canied a bag in his hands. James MLLIAMS then entered the Kroger Grocery Store.
James WILLIAMS exited this store a few minutes later carrying another bag.
WILLIAMS then drove to a different shopping center on Skidarvay and Victory Drive. Agents
believe fames WILLIAMS entered the CVS Store. Iarnes WILLIAMS soon exited the store and
enters his vehicle, James WILLIAMS an'ived at his residence at approxirnately 1922 hours and
entered the second garage door. It should be mentioned that the garage doors are quickly closed when
opened. The surveillance operation was shut down at this time, At the conclusion ofthe surveillance,
this Agent and others involved in the surveillance felt like the surveillance operation bad somehow
been compromised, This was supported by the obvious change in behavior during the suneillance by
James WILLLAMS. It was because of this agreement between participating agents of the surveillance
that the sutveillancr-had-baen co,ruprorilised thetsgentp.hunie4bcs-k tp t"be CNT-sffige to, deferdlg
who Jarnes WILLIAMS had been speaking to while he was outside. Agents later discoveled James
WILLfAMS was talking to Willet WILLIAMS rvhile he was outside looking around and when the
marked police vehicle first drove past Agent M. Delatorre. This rvas determined by checking the toll
Janres
records and the cal[ times,.based on the times these incidents took place.
LL Smith was informed oftle surveillance operation results and as a result he asked for assistance
from Sgt. Lupris. Sgt Lupus is a current supervisor in Central Precinct. Sgt. Lupus was asked to
provide the name of the officer who drove past Agent M. Delatorre. The only information later
obtained is that the marked patrol vehicie rvas not assigrred to
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since KHAALIS was assisting with the investigation to this point, It is believed that KFIAALIS madi
no mention about having contact rvith Willet WILLIAMS on the day ofthe surveillance operation
because the denied request by Lt. Smith. In other words KI{AALIS felt safe because he was informed
tolls would not be requested on Willet WILLIAMS cell phone, It should be mentioned that
KFIAALIS had still not informed this Agent he had spoken with Willet WLLIAMS on the day of rhe
surveillince. KHAALIS' involvernent was not known until tolls on Willet WILLIAMS cell phone
number 912-844-8991 were received in lhe nronth of May 2009 aff.er a toli request was rnade due to
the suspicious activity on April 16th.
This Agent informed TFO Broome of the request denial for Willet WILLIAMS phone and he
requested the data via the DEA. This incident took place immediately following the surveillance
operation. Once the toll data was received up until April I5ti, it was realized that KHAAIIS had been
withlrolding information and was possibly a suspect himself as he had several telephone contacts with
Willet WLLIAMS which were not mentioned to this Agent or Lr Srnith.
It
is not suspicious for two officer's to speak with one another, however,
April 16,2010.
Once the tolls arrived, agents observed that not only did KHAALIS and Willet WILLLAMS have
contact on Aprii 16th as anticipated, but they had contact on Apdl 16o rvhile KHAALIS rvas
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participating in the surveillance of James WLLIAMS at Coastal State Prison, KJIAALIS was
actually parked at the prison waiturg on James WILLIAMS to leave when these calls took place.
KI:IAaALIS was tlteelosest Agent-to-Janres WII-LIAMS untilhe ]e,ft- wor.k
During the month ofMay, toll analysis of WiIIetWILLIAMS cell phone number (912).844-8991
from March 16,2009 to April 15, 2009 showed that KHAALIS, utilizing his CNT cellular telephone
(912) 547-1232, contacted Willet WILLIAMS approximately 8 times ttnoughout that time fiame.
TFO Broome requested toll information on Willet WLLIAMS cell phone (912) 844-8991 from April
15,2009 to May 05, 2009 (the date ofthe request). Toll analysis showed that on April 16,2009 (rhe
date of the surveillance on James WILLIAMS) Agent KIIAALIS and Willet WLLIAMS contacted
each other 7 times between I 706 hours and I 7 1 3 hours.
At that timq KIIAALIS was at Coastal State Prison conducting surveillance on Janres WtrLLIAMS,
Willet WILLIAMS brother. Toll analysis also shows that 3 minutes after Wllet WILLLAMS last call
with KIIAAIIS, Willet WILLIAMS and CNT Agent R. GERIDO utilizing CNT cellular telephone
(912) 547-1155 contacted each other 6 tirnes behveen 1716 hours 1742 hours. Toll analysis also
shows that James MLLIAMS and Wllet WLLIAMS contacted each other 3 times at the exact sarue
time (lplJe$qs WIILI{\,1^S eai1.gd.bis ry_q=d-elCg l-9-Ck_1tggp=pld d9y,4 49 streels ne.qq his residence,
Toll analysis also sholed that time KHAAUS and GERIDb also had Contict duiineTht tine ofihC
surveillance, This led Agerrt's to bdlieve Gerido nlay have been involved with KHAILIS and Willet
WILLIAMS.
On June 16, 2009 KI{AALIS' cell phone (912-547-1232)had contact with 912-844-8991 Willet
WILLIAMS cell phone for approximately 4 minutes. This was the only contact since the surveillance
of James WILLIAMS by KI{AALIS. This lag in contact tilre only furthered agents' belief that
KHAALIS had compromised the investigation by alerting Willet MLLIAMS, *'ho in tum alerted
James WILLIAMS- KIIAjIIS and Wllet WILLIAMS avoided contact with one another to avoid
drawing attention to each other.
Betrveen May and June of2009, TFO Broome requests and obtains Trap and Trace (Pen Orders) for
James WILLIAMS' personal telephone, Willet VILLIAMS two personal telephones, Rodney
GEzuDOS CNT telephone, KITAALIS' personal telephone and KIIAALIS' CNT telephone. TFO
Broorne later obtains a Pen Order for Witlet WILLIAMS SCMPD work telephone. All oen orders
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were federally obtained and authorized by the Honorable G,R. Smith of the Southern District
Georgia. These Pen orders were renewed and maintained for approximately 12 months.
of
During the year of Pen analysis, TFO Broorne received numerous "hits" from DEA entities which
. showed rnultiple calis to numbers associated to other drug investigations throughout the US. These
calls rvere made to knorvn drug trafficking organization's not only based in the United States but also
in Mexico. Sorne of the numbers called were part of active DEA cases. CNT databases also showed a
link frorn the di{ferent phone nurlbers to multiple numbers associated with drug organizations and
individuals in the Savarurah area. All Pen data and subscriber lists are available for analysis. Some of
these calls were made from personal cell phones as well as work cell phones.
This Agent had been assigned to the DEA oflice in order to continue with the investigation. One
thing the DEA felt had to be done rvas for CNT agents to believe the investigation had ended. This
was especially true once it was discovered KHAAIIS was a suspect. Lt, Smith rvas aware this Agent
had been sent to the DEA to assist in the investigation. It was decided this Agent would type
nulnerous "falsd' DEA reports. The reports rvould be in reference to this Agent making numerous
drug purchases in various rural areas of Georgia. The reports stated this Agent had been working in
ao undercover capacity, working cases not associated with the James WILLIAMS and WILLET
investigation.
This Agent placed many of these reports on top of the desk at CNT, knowing Lt Snrith rvould see the
reports and guestion them. This was done when numerous CNT agents present. When Lt. Smith came
by the desk he noticed the reports and began to question the reason for the drug purchases. The key
was this was done irr the presence of other CNT agents, This Agetrt informed Lt. Smith the DEA
flumerous drug purchases had been done in order to assist with a DEA investigation ofa Hispanic'
drug organization hours away ftom the Savannah area, This Agent added that this gtoup had nothing
to do with the James WILLIAMS and Willet VILLIAMS investigation. Lt. Smith arurorurced he was
displeased rvith this Agent working a different case. This Agent announced the James WILLIAMS
and Mllet MLLIAMS investigation had "died out" and nothing was happenjng with it. The plan
u'orked because agents such as Roshi Smith began discussing this rvith multiple agents at CNT, It
was not long before other CNT@diilteie asking this Agent questions about the "fake" new c6se.
This Agent was sent back to the CNT on Juty 04, 2009. This rvas just another thing done in order to
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rnake it appear the entire case had "died down" and was no longer being investigated. KIIAALIS was
aware this Agent had been assigned to the DEA to actively work the case. Upon retuming to the
CNT, KIhALIS frequently'asked this Agent-for-any-and all updateson.the investigation, This Agent
had been instructed to let people know the case was no longer being worked since no new
information had been obtained. This was exactly what this Agent told KI{AALIS when he asked for
updates.
It should
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KIIAALIS
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a group
Sometime in 2008, two CNT agents provided information to a federal agency in reference to
KFIAAUS. The agents explained an incident where they had signed up a confidential informant who
planned on making drug purchases from someone associated to KJIAAIIS' soon to be ex wife at the
time. KTIAAI-IS was arvare of the identity of this inf,ormant along rvith the two CNT agents who
signed up lhgin&rogn[.
'When an informant is signed up, their identities are protectbd by the controlling agents. Informants
are not known by a name, they are assigned a number. Informants are referred in reports by their
number only. KHAALIS was one of the few who knew this number along with who the informant
planned on purchasing drugs from. Within a day or two after being signed up, the informant was
approached by a target and identified as an uformant for the CNT, When tbe informant attempted to
deny any inv'olvement with law enforcemenl the target referrEd to the infomrant by their informant
numbsr. The target added that "little fifiy'' had told him about the informant working for the police.
This is a street narne KHAALIS has been known to use in the past. The informant told the controlling
agents. The agents lvere concemed enough to inform this particular federal agency they believed
KIIAAIIS was involved rvith illegal activities. The agents did not wish to be identified by name for
their safbty.
This'Agent received an injury which required months of therapy in mid July 2009. Lr mid August,
tlris Agent secretly began wolking at the DEA office. This rvas done in order to keep KHAALIS and
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others from discovering the case was still ongoing. The only people at CNT who were aware of this
were Commander Harris, Lt, Smith and Agent M. Delatone. The injury acted as a cover in order for
KHAALiS to feel at ease.
On JuJy 74,2009 agents discovered during a meeting with the AUSA Jarres WILLIAMS Durham
that on June 22, 2009 Willet WILLIAMS and KHAALIS's girlfriend/future wife (Nicole Lovett)
borh had their credit checked by AT&T. It was believed KIIAALIS and Wllet WILLIAMS were
artenrpting to change cell phone providers and/or cell phone numbers.
Another incident which made agents of the CNT, DEA, and FBI suspicious of KHMLIS was when
KIIAALIS reflrsed to assist the FBI in an investigation without knorving the identity of FBI
confidential informant (CI). CNT agents have assisted other agencies in the past without knowing the
CI identity and KFIA3J,IS was well aware of this fact. This investigation rvas later rvorked by a
difflerent CNT agent ufio worked the case as originally planned. This occurred sometime in 2009.
(The exact date can be discovered ifneeded).
After secretly working at the DEA, for a few months this Agent retumed to the CNT in order to
observe KI{AALIS. It was around this time Agent Epley began rvorking a Title III investigation on
Tamir BLACKSHEAR and his organization. This Agent was sent back in order to observe and report
any suspicious activities by KHAALIS. While the Title III was bein! rvorked, Agent M. Delatone
was getting ready for his Title II( investigation to begin, Agent Epley's case ended in late November
of 2009. Agent M. Delatone began his Title III investigation in early December of 2009,
On November 9, 2009 at approximately 1303 hours, this Agent was in the wire room at the CNT office
along with KHAALISI A cell phone began to ring and KHAALIS lookdd at his phone and said "this is
WILLET" and ansrvered the phone. This Agent continued to look at the computer monitor and not pay
any attention to KFIAALIS. KFIAALIS was then over heard saying something to the effect of"I haven't
been able to do tlat, we've been busy'', KTIAALIS then got quiet for a few seconds and then exited the
room where he continued his telephone conversation outside of the building. This Agent could hear
KHAALIS speaking outside ofthe roonr but was unable to understand dre content of the conversation,
check of the pen rcgister on \!'illet WILLIAMS cell phone (912-844-S991) revealed an outgoing
call frorn Willet WILLIAMS to KHAAIIS on (912)547-1232.This call lasted 2 minutes and 15
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For the most part KHAALIS did not do anything out of the ordinary during Agent Epley's Title III
case. KHA-AIIS had been arvare of the case Agent M. Delatorre had been working. The main targets
of this case were Hezekiah MURDOCK and Joshua VARNER aka SCREITV, Agent M. Delatorre had
run into several problerns with this case. On numerous occasions I\4(IRDOCK, but specifically
VARNER, would "drop" his cell phone whenever a new Pen Register was obtained, KFIAALIS tvas
aware each time a new Pen Register had been granted. Even though KHAALIS was a suspect. no one
else at the CNT was aware and therefore KIIAALIS had access to any updates in this investigation.
KFIAAIIS
had even atternpted more than once to obtain information on different targets associated
with MLIRDOCK. This was done by KIIAALIS requesting intelligence reports from Agents Wood,
Kovach and Wheeless, who were assigned to the intelligence unit at the time. This Agent was told
, this information by Agent M. Delatorre, who had received this from Agent Wood. Apparently,
KI{AALIS requested infonnation on Deauntay SMALLS frorn WOOD, Kovach and Wheeless at
separate times. The three of them mentioned to each other that KHAAIIS had approached each of
MURDOCK andVARNER.
Agent Wood informed Agent M. Delatorre, who was the case agent for the investigation. Agent
Wood along with every other CNT agent is aware that during an investigation, the tase agent or cocase agent are the only ones who are to obtain pertinent infonnation on their targets. KHAAIIS had
been assigned to the CNT for over 6 years and was well aware ofthis. Agents Wood and Agent M.
Delatorre informed Lt. Smith of KI{AALIS' actions. Agent Wood rvas told not to provide KF{AALIS
with any information in reference to the MURDOCK investigation. KHAALIS rvas aware VARNER
rvas a possible target but it was "downplayed". Lt. Smith then questioned KHAATIS in reference to
his actions. According to Lt. Smith, KHAA-LIS could not provide an explanation on why he had
requested information on targets of the I{IIRDOCK investigation.
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Everyone in the major case unit was aware a Title III had been granted for MURDOCK's cell phone.
The DEA, who were assisting in the investigation decided not to infoffrr everyone involved a Tille III
on VARNER's cell phone was in the work. The reason had been because VARNER had already
dropped his cell phorie when Pen Register Orders had been signed months earlier. People were now
Ied to believe nothing could be done with VARNER since his cell phone had been "dropped,' in the
pasr.
On December 20,2009 at approximately 0205 hours, Leonardo MCMILLAR was anested by GSP
and the Garden City Police Department, MCMILLAR, who according to other sources have said was
a large scale cocaine dealer. [n the early moming hours of December 20 20 10, CNT Agent Epley
received a telephone call from KHAAIIS asking for details of the stop involving MCMILLAR,
(Agent Epley is a Garden City officer and was in the wire room at the time of the call) TFO Broome
looked at the tolls and observed that KHAALIS was contacted by Kenneth Gibbons, a "bormty
hunter/Cl" in the rniddle of the night on December 206. KIIAALIS and Agent Epley responded to
the Garden City Police Departnrent and obtained the cell phones which were seized from
MCMILLAR. KFIAALIS took possession of the cell phones, keeping them on his person at all times,
even rvhen alonb. KHAALIS did not log the phones into evidence at that time. KFIAAIIS instead
applied for and obtained a warrant for the contents of the cellphones.
However, Agent Wood stated that the celt fhones were out of their evidence bags and sitting on
desk *'hen he obtainedthe phones from KIIAALIS to be downloaded. TFO Broome
ordered tolls on the phones for comparison with the content oftbe phones. However, call history is
not downloaded, only the telephone numbers/contacts. Thus, if the call history had been altered by
KHAALIS, TFO Broome would not have the information from the telephones for compariso4 only
rhe tolls from MCMILLAR. A comparison can be made at a later date if the seized telephones are
obtained,
KIIAALIS'
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that SOt I had provided TFO Broome with additional information on the
organization. SOI 1 named MCMILLAR as the head of the organization and he had numerous
persons who sold drugs for him. This included Prince Crawford JONES, who KIIAALIS had
reported years earlier, rvas a target of his. MCMILLAR was also a "target" of KIIAAIIS'. Since
KHAALIS had identified then both as a target ofhis, he would be the only agent to reeeive
additional information on tfiem. If another agent obtained infonnation on either ofthen they rvould
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KHAALIS. The CNT has reeeived information on both and has attempted to make
cases on JONES and MCMILLAR. KIIAALIS was aware of these cases and each failed to be
productive-. A-gent lfatfor&attemptedtoworLrcase-on-MeAzflLl-A&whicfo'tflft:AtrIS assistetrwitlrand it also failed to be productive. KHAALIS listed multiple persons associated with MCMILLAR,s
organization as his targets. People such as James WLLIAMS, KENNEDY, Eryan THOMSON and
Jaudon MCKAY are involved with MCMILLAR. TFO Broome attempted to work this organization
by making controlled drug purchases with SOI I but things never seemed to work out.
have to infonn
Another target of KIIAALIS'was Josh VARNER himself. During the MURDOCK investigation,
things took place which were odd at the time but could not be fully explained. VARNER dropped his
phone no less than tfuee different times. It is common for drug dealers to drop cell phones regularly
however; VARNER seenred to have some type ofuncanny knowledge ofrvhen to drop his cell
phone. One thing Agent M. Delatorre did in order to "flush out'' the leak in the investigation was to
Asecretly begin intercepting VARNERs cell phone at the DEA office. This was done for a few weeks
and then the VARNER cell phone was transferred over to CNT, The DEA, Corrunander Harris,
Agent M, Delatorre and this Agent rvere aware of the VANRER cell phone being monitored, Within
a very short time, VARNER dropped his cell phone again. This was during the same time rvhen
KIUJ\LIS was a$empling tqtange[. CNT-aCcqlslnrlqlw4]*ilitltlberase bja saying the DEA was,
withholding information from the CNT. KHAALIS was very angry because he was not aware of
certaii details of the investigation, KHAALIS mention'ed the DEA were doing things behind the
backs of CNT.
SOI I said Willet WILLIAMS, James MLLIAMS along rvith other officers, worked for
MCMILLAR' MCMILLAR was able to thrive in the drug industry in Savarnah because the police
officers were working for him. It makes perfect sense now why no one at CNT had been able to work
a case on JONES or MCMILLAR, even though the CNT had received numerous bits of information
on them.
SOI I had been released ftom prison and agreed to continue working in reference to this
investigation. SOI 1 was kept away frorn the Savannah area as much as possible. SOI I began trying
to make contact with ANDERSON's family mernbers in order to keep in touch with him after being
released from prison. SOI I would eventualiy nreet rvith ANDERSON's family rnenrbers on several
occasions jn order to give thenr money to be placed on ANDERSON's books.
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TFA Broome applied for a consensual Title III intercept, on a cell phone provided to SOI l. The sole
purpose was for SOI I to speak with ANDERSON, rvho had access to a cell phon inside the prisol.
SOI I was finally able to speak with ANDERSON and the two spoke on numerous occasions.
Analysis of call detail records show that Percy June ANDERSON, utilizing cellular telephone
number (912) 433-6166, and SOI 1, utilized cellular telephone number (912) 505-?222 contacted one
another numerous thnes. During one ofthese conversations on November 19,2009 ANDERSON
advised SOI I the rvarden had seized and read all ofhis personal maii to ensure that he was not
having any personal dealings with any officers, On Novenrber 25,2009, ANDERSON asked SOI I
to purchase a Verizon phone card so that ANDERSON could add nriuutes to his cellular telephone.
On Deceraber 01, 2009 SOI I asked if "PII\4[P", refening to James WILLIAMS, was sti[| working the
back gate. ANDERSON stated that they moved'?IMP" to the Larvn Mower Crew. ANDERSON
also stated tbat his smuggled cellular telephone cost him $250.00 and approxirrately $2,00 per day.
During a telephone conversation on December 02, 2009 SOI I gives ANDERSON the pin nurnbei for
a Verizon phone card so that ANDERSON can add minutes to his cellular telephone. This call rvas
not recorded due to tecl'nical difficulties, however, SOI I stated that during *ris sarne conversation
ANDERSON stated that he was going to give Jarnes WILLIAMS, SOI l's telephone number so rhat
SOI I and James'WILLIAMS could coordinate getting telephones into the prison. On the same date
another call was placed to ANDERSON at w-hich trnre SOI I left a voice message reminding
ANDERSON to give James WILLIAMS SOI l 's telephone number, On December 05, 2009 SOI I
and ANDERSON discussed the transactions with James WILLIAMS which SOI 1 initialty advised
agents, During this convetsation, ANDERSON stated that at that time he was dealing with James
WILLIAMS 'treavily in the streets".
On January 12, 2010, this Agent received infomration from Agent M. Delatorre in reference to
KFIAAIIS' According to Agent M. Delatone, KIIAALIS was showing a special iderest in a particular
female which had corne up in the MURDOCK investigation and yras shos,n to have an associition with
Agent R. Gerido and has associations with area drug dealers.
KJ{AALIS began speaking with Agent Wood (Intel Unit) in'reference to this female. KSAALIS
wanted an intelligence check completed on this fernale. Agent Wood believed rhis to be strange since
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the request did not come from the actual case Agent (M. Delatone). KHAAIIS wanted an
intelligence check.ofthis female and wanted to receive any information found on her given to
hitn
--instea*ofthe case-Agen*KllA,4*lS-hadalreacllbeen-tol4by{-+.SrnitFnotsto-r-nake,requestsfor
information on targets of the MURDOCK investigation.
Agent Wood in tum told Agent M. Delatorre about the request. KTIAALIS has rnade similar requests
rvith other suspects involved in the Murdock investigation. KI{AAIIS has gone to Agents Wood,
Kovach and the civilian Nancy Wheeless with intelligence requests. KHAAIIS would go to each of
thern separately in an attempt to obtain more infomration independently that orre or all tvould/could
not provide.
Agent M. Delatorre had secretly been preparing a Title III affidavit for VARNER's cell phone. Few
CNT agents were aware of this, KHA{IS did not knorv until the minimization briefing, The Title
III rvas approved in late January 2010. On January 27,2070 while at the Minhnization briefing at
1230 hours at CNT, fiA Spears stated that KHAALIS had a shocked iook on his face ra'hen US
Attomey Durharn mentioned that the nerv minirnization rvas for VARNER's cell phone. Most CNT
Agents were unaware VARNER was a primary target until this minirnization briefing,
During minimization uiiinngs, tit"G"a aiiorney exptains all the r"grt ;p;.i; of the case. Rules ire
discussed and questions are iurswered. Lt. Smith also goes over rules ofhis oivn and one ofthe main
rules is to make sure everyone understands the chain of cornmand for the investigation. The case
Agent is the pexon responsible for making decisions and no one is allowed to conduct any overt acts
without the approval of the case Agent. Since KFIAALIS has been a part of nunrerous Title Itr
investigations, he is well aware. of this.
After the bdeling, KHAAUS was supposed to retum to the wire room and remain until the end of his
shift. At 1500 hours, this Agent noticed that KHAALIS had Ieft the wire room. KHAALIS teft fie
wire room and returned at approximately 1700 hours, time for him to get off of work. KHAALIS
was scheduled to be in the wire room as a rnonitor that day until 1700 hours, so his leaving and not
acting as a monitor in the wire roorn at all after the minimization as he was scheduled to, became
suspicious later in the evening when the VAINER Iine became active. This was not the only time
KHAALIS would leave the wire room for hours at a time. During this investigation KFIAALIS would
disappear a:rd no one woutd know his rvhereabouts. Agents began referring to KHAATIS as ,,walk
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On January 27,2010 at approximately 1700 hows, the sarne date, VARNER received an incoming
telephone call advising him to drop his telephone. VARNER in tum called Murdock and told him to
do the same with his telephone. S/A Sarhatt listened to the calls on the dropped VARNER line and
stated that at approdmately 1700 hours, VARNER received an incoming call telling him to drop the
phone. This call was only half intercepted (VARNER's voice only). VARNER makes a comment to
the effect "Iln not talking on rny flip". No data about the incoming caller was received.
TFO Broome later reviewed the Pen information on KHAAIIS' telephone and observed that it uas
very active in the hours following the minirnization, during the same hours that KFIAALIS was away
from the CNT office. TFO Broome discovered that KIIAALIS had contact with Kenneth GIBBONS
(the sarne individual who contacted KHAALIS re: MCMILLAR), during the minimization hearing.
Due to the number of calls, TFO Broome could not request tolls on all of the numbers to find a link
back to the source who notified VARNER to drop his phone. Agents only know that the incident
happened and that it was very suspicious; KHAALIS left the rvire room and upon his return,
VARNER receives a call infomring him to drop his cell phone,
S/A Sarhatt asked for all the narnes ofAgents who knew about the VARNER line goingup. From
this point on KHA{IS was frequently'stining up other CNT Agerlts in reference to the'OEA
withholding information from CNT because they did not trust agents, KIIAAIIS rvould ahvays ger
upset and cause othen to do the same. This went on multiple more than once and at different times
during the almost 6 uronth Title III investigation. This reoccurrence was anothet "red flag" that
agents observed from KHAALIS. KHAALIS was well aware the DEA rvas withholding information
and attempted more than once to upset othbr CNT agents rvorking on the casc.
During the time ollate January to early Februuy 2010, Agent Desauteis was conducting research on
You-Tube. This was in reference to the MURDOCK investigation, tying to ideiliry different rappers
associated with MURDOCK. Agent Desautels located a rap video with Officer SAWYER of the
SCMPD rvas apart of the video in uniform. Since SOI I had previously picked out SAWYER as a
participant during a second drug purchase with ANDERSON, it was believed that KIIAAIIS would
possibly try and wam SAWYER of the video.
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This Agent was directed to locate and begin discussing the video when KIIAALIS was present in
order to find out if he would in fact rvarn SAWYER. When this happened, Lt. Smith was also in the
roonrand-since he-had-no-idea'abouf the-plan-he rnade a bigdeai-about-it ani:l-went-to'speak with ---- Captain McBumey in reference to the video. Lt. Smith refumed a short time later and wanied
additional information in order to inform Internal Affairs. This ruined the plan at that time.
On February 13, 2010 KHAALIS rvas scheduled to work with Agents Hanis and Guyer in the wire
roour as monitors. Meaning they rvere to rernain inside the wire room from 1700-0200 hours
monitoring phone calls. Around 2230 hours, a call was intercepted between MIIRDOCK and a
female who had already been identified by the case Agent. The trvo had planned to meet each within
the hour. KHAALIS told Agents Harris and Guyer he was going to get something to eat and left the
wire room,
,.-. A short time later they over heard KHAAL.IS requesting a marked police vehicle perform a traffic
stop. Agent Guyer contacted KHAALIS aad inquired whether or not KHAAIIS had spoken with the
case Agent. KHAAIIS responded by saying "yes and no" and that he "somewhat" discussed rnaking
a traffic stop with the case Agent. Lt. Smith received a call tom Sgt. Keruredy inquiring as to the
probabla.eauqe for &_cqefd! stoJ, Il wguurll&tls_L Kenned_ y_grlaqted Lt Lrtri&.4-rdlltl A_IJ.E .
inlorm him aboul the stop. According to Lt. Smith, KHAALIS said he had spoken with the case
Agent about conducting the stop.
Case Agent M. Delatorre rvas Iater asked by Lt, Smith if KTIAALIS had spoken with him in reference
to conducting this tr4ffic stop and he said KHAAIIS did not speak with him on the matter.
KIIAALIS has served as not only a monitor but also on surveillance during a Title III investigation
and iS rvell aware, no overt actions are taken without the permission ofthe case Agent. KTIAAIIS
had already lied to Agent Guyer and Lt Smith thus far.
On February 13,20t0, Lt. Smith spoke with KHAALIS in reference to the trallic stop. KHAAIIS
admitted that he had not spoken with anyone in reference to the traflic stop and that he rvas just being
ploactive. Lt. Smith asked KI{AAIIS why he lied to hin on the phone as rvell as Agent Guyer.
KI{AAIIS could not explain why he lied. When questioned firrther, K}IAALIS still could not explain
his actions. Lt. Smith began to insist KIIAAI'IS be transferred frorn the unit after he adnritted he lied.
It was at this thne Lt. Snrith rvas infonned by Director Haris of the investigation involving
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In March of2010, the FBI received authorization to install a tracking device on the CNT vehicle of
was away for military training at the tirne. This Agent along with TFO
Broome picked up KTIAALIS vehicle from the county garage at rvhich time a tracker was placed on
the vehicle. The tracker rvas placed on the vehicle by the FBL TFO Broome then dropped KIIAALIS
CNT vehicle olfat the CNT office. Even though KJIAALIS left his vehicle at the county garage for
rnaintenance, it is not uncomrnon for another agent to drive another vehicle fion the garage back to
the CNT oflice.
KIIAAIIS. KIIAAIIS
While KHAALIS was away on rniliury leavq he contacted different CNT agents wanting any
updates on the case. This was done on an almost daily basis according to Agent Desautels. Once
KIIA3LIS returned from training he began to inquire how his vehicle arived at CNT. KHA.ALIS
had left the vehicle at the county garage. KHAALIS became loud and boisterous demanding to know
who picked up his vehicle from the garage and why it had been moved. KHAALIS then began to give
the vehicle a thorouglr inspectionjust outside of the whe room, This Agent was present and noticed
how nervous KHA{IS was on this day. This Agent observed KHAALIS search the entire vehicle as
if he w-ete searching for something.
For some readon the passengers windorv would not work mom'entarily. KFIAALIS was told that CNI
Agent Gonzalez had picked up the vehicle from the garage as he often does. Fmm this point on,
KIIAAIIS very rarely drove tris vehicle, but instead borrowed and drove a spare CNT truck. His
behavior and actions again made agents suspicious. Only zur individual with something to hide would
act in this manner. KFIAALIS continued using other CNT vehicles even after being told to
discontinue using other CNT vehicles besides his own,
During this investigation, numerous techniques were used in order to move the case along. On March
23,2010 Agents of the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Federal Bureau of Investigation
planned to have an infonnant place an anonymous blocked call number into the main line at the CNT
building by callng9l2-652-3900. With the assistance of CNT Director Roy Harris, CNT Major Case
Lt. Rusty Smith, and this Agent KHAALIS rvould be the only agents in the building capable of
accepting the anonynous call. The plan was to have the aponymous caller and hereafter referred to as
(CI) request to speak with an agent and have it announced over the intercom. The CI witl not ask for
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identification from KHMI,IS, but rvill only infotm him of the following:
The CI lives-in-Atlanta-andJrerboyfrien&(i.fnarne-giveronly-giveapprox agelis-aarr,rnnePfoean-..---unknorvn individual. She wiil continue to state that she has been on a couple (two) runs with her
boyfriend in which they would drive a rental vehicle (which was provided for them/ which her
boyftiend rented) to a predetermined/directed hotel in Savamah and park the car in the hotel parking
lot, Ieaving the car unlocked. The CI will state that they would then rent a room and they would
mostly rernain inside of the room. After a period of time, her boyfriend would receive a call telling
him they could leave. They were always directed to leave early dre following morning so that they
could drive in rush hour traffic. The CI will state that she and her boyfriend then drove back to her
apartment in Atlant4 taking the bag inside. Her boyfriend would then receive a telephone call at
which time he rvould leave alone. The CI rvill state that on the second occasion at her apartment her
boyfriend stepped out ofthe room and she looked into the bag and observed a large quantity ofcash
,^.. (if asked it looked to be approximately $30,000 or S40,000). The CI has never witnessed any drugs
but she is confrdent that it is drug proceeds tbrough various statements rhat her boyfriend has made,
The CI will advise KHAALIS that she is conring forth with this information because she recently
discovered that her boyfriend has been cheating on her. The CI will also advise KHAATIS that the
rE$=+ne.-$al.kr-.b.gfiip,.+{nekl_el9!t !=o,!cygirlrg,! -!I9 e_?g_ l! l{B to C--!ye!bl tlre--vehicle
description, tirne, and location if she has that infomration. She will then ask KIIAAIIS for his
telephone number but advise him that she does not want to I'<now anyhin! more about him or him
her. Ifasked any questions by KIIAAIIS the CI will advise that she does not know the answer
because her boyfriend always handled the details, she will attempt to furd out those answers, and that
she will call the next time she is aware of an upcoming trip,
When the call was arnounced, it was ansrvered by KFIAALIS. This Agent dould hear him speaking
with someone on the phone. S/A Hayes and TFO Broome were with the informant at the time the call
was made and we were certain KIIAALIS rvas speaking with the informant. The informant did not
provide the information to KIIAALIS in the correct marurer. The informaot was to provide only
enough information for KILAALIS to begin. Instead the infonnant provided too much infonnation
and it rvas beiieved that KIIAAIIS beeame suspicious of the informant's information. KIIAAIIS
iater informed Lt. Srnith ofthe infonnation he had received, The purpose ofthis operation rvas to find
out rvhether KHAALIS would reoort the information to a supervisor or not.
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On April 2, 2010 Agents of the Drug Enforcernent Administration and the Federal Bureau of
Investigation will have a Confidential Source place a second telephone call to KFIAALIS via CNT
cellular telephone number (912) 547-1232. The informant will block her telephone number. At this
time the CI will advise KHAALIS of the following:
I really shouldn't be telling you all of this. Are you sure this will not come back on me? You're not
going to tell him that I said anything are you? I want him to suffer but I don't want him to go to jail
either. I just thought that ifya'll seared him or seized his money then rnaybe he would leam a lesson.
Well, last night (Thursday night, April 01, 2010) my boyfriend told ne that he was making another
trip to Savannah (today/Triday) and asked me ifl wanted to go.
I've been thinking since the last tirne that we talked and I don't want to be there if ya'll pull him over
or something, especially if there's drugs in the car. I'rn not going to jail for his ass. I told him that I
didn't really want to go since I didn't know rvhat was in the bags, in case we gei pulled over or
something. I got kids. He said tlut the only thing in the bags wns money and it is not against the law
to ddve with money in the car. He said that the worst that the folks could do was take it. He said that
he is only moving money now. (He said that he is just exchanging money?) I don't know if I believe
hirn or no! but I do know that that one time that I sarv it was money is 1fu416u* like I said. ..about
$20,000 in bundles. I told him I couldn't go this time anyway because I had the kids.
Anyway, he left this morning and he is supposed to be spending the night tonight. I don't know if
he's gonna have his tramp with him or not. I don't know what he will be driving either because ss of
last night he hadb't rented a car yet. I do know that he will be staying iu the sarne area by the airport
because they say that it is safer there. can call you ifI hear anything.
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Car - Don't know.
Exact Hotel - will tell you if he tells me.
Time - left this rnoming, If he calls me when he gets there I
Next time we can say that he went but he did not bring anything back because it was not ready yet.
So the next time we can say that he is coming to Savannah only to pick something up and take it to
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The CI again did not provide the correct infonnation to KIIAALIS but he did not inform Lt. Smith
the information he received during this second call. Both ofthe calls were recorded and have been
of
kept-by{he-DEAIFB'I;On the few occasions when KFIAALIS did drive his assigned CNT vehicle, the trackjng device
revealed KHAA-LIS did check the locations mentioned by the CS. This was done on days when
KILAALIS rvas working in the wire room as a monitor, KHAALIS rvould often infonn Lt. Smith he
was going horne to eat lunch but the tracking device showed hirn at other locations.
MURDOCK case was shut down. Agents executed multiple search rvarrants
throughout Chatham County, Effngham, Atlanta arrd Califomia, CNT agents were sent to various
locations. KHAAIIS was sent to the main location in order for him to be near Lt. Smith. Agent
Wood was also sent to ttris location, since the main suspects Were expected to be present. Agent
Wood was to download informalion from each ofthe suspect's cell phones. Agent Wood frequently
does this and other agents are not to access the phones until he is finished,
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According to Agent riVood, KHAALIS began gabbing cell phones and was searching the phones
infqunliq4.Ageur.Wppd.Lold-K@-IS 4-o=!-q-lbsg.qJ.lqe-te lllFl.togching Se!= 3!!p!or.Fs untif-fig
was finished but KTIAAIIS did not listen. Agenr Wood reported this to Agent M. Delatorre.
On June 3, 2010, DEA Agents executed a search vfanant at 1463 East 40th Street, The day began at'
the FBI office, lvhere members of the Savarurah Meto Intemal Affairs unit led by Captain
Fagerstrom were briefed on the case. The platr was for Cornmander Harris to isolate KI{AALIS and
Agent Gerido in order for them to be questioned by S/A Hayes, This Agent was not involved with the
interviews but discovered later that Agent Gerido was able to expiain his involvernent with the
surveillance operation on April 16,2009. S/A Hayes accepted the explanation provided by Agent
Gerido and he was no longer believed to bo a suspect,
According to Lt. Smith, KJIAAIIS agreed to speak with S/A Hayes but was unable to explain his
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actions on April 16,2009. KI{AAIIS was unable to explain many other details as well. Again, this
Agent was not present during the interview and was not provided with much information. KHAAIIS
did agree to take a polygraph test with the FBI.
Based on the interview and other details, Comrnander Harris infouned KHAALIS he would no longer
be a member of the CNT. KHAAIIS rvas ordered to tum in his CNT equipment and was transportbd
to his residence by Sgt, Schaff and Agent Gonzalez. KHAAIIS had also been placed on
. admirustative leave with pay.
The polygraph was given to KIIAAIIS days later and again this Agent rvas not present, It was
discovered that KHAALIS failed the polygraph on rwo main questions. The first question was
rvhether KIIA,ALIS provided information to WILLET during the April 16, 2009 surveillance
operation and the second was whether KIIAALIS felt he violated his oath of offrce.
Agent M. Delatorre and other DEA Agents executed the search warrant at James MLLIAMS'
residence in the early moming hours before KHAAI-IS and Agent Gerido were questioned. Agents
located less than an ounce of marijuana from the residence. James WILLIAMS was at work at the
time. Smoked rnarijuana cigarettes were found throughout the residence. Cocaine and marijuana test
kits were also found inside the residence. No one wes inside the residence. The residence was
secure0.
Around the same time TFA Broome along rvith this Agent met with Warden Koon at Coastal State
Prison. Warden Koon had replaced Warden Anrmons, who had retired months earlier. The warden
had been aware an investigation had been ongoing. James WILLLAMS was requested to the warden's
office and he agreed to speak with us.
WLLIAMS
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WILLIAMS admitted that he smoked marijuana at home and ANDERSON would sometimes
be present. James WILLIAMS denied that ANDERSON ever sold him any drugs or even brought any
drugs into his residence;James IVILI,IAMS admitted he hadknowniFhomas-LlAVTONia-rvell
James
known drug dealer. James'WILLIAMS said he purchased most of his drugs ftom John IONES and
provided Agents with his cell phone number. James WILLIAMS down played his illegal activities
and did not adrnit to deating drugs or lvorking with his brother Willet WILLIAMS.
Around this time, TFO Broome along with this Agent met with Capt. Wiley' Lt. Oliver and Sgt.
Thompson of the Intemal Affairs unit. Hours were spent going over the large amounts of
circumstantial evidence. This Agent tried to explain to everyone, KHAALIS had been able to avoid
detection until the day of the surveillance operation. KTIAALIS had known most ofthe details
provided by SOI 1 and he had plenty of time to warn those involved, Intemal Affairs had been told of
the rnany different odditjes in KHAALIS' behavior as well as the different Iies he told. Specifically,
when he lied to Lt. Smith in reference to the tmffic stop he conducted on February, 2010. They rvere
also shown and given a copy ofthe toll information in reference to the April 16,2009 surveillance
operation.
on June 14,.2010
ANDERSON was very cocky and angry at first and seemed very disinterested in rneeting with us.
This Agent began explaining that ANDERSON was a major part of a joint investigation involving the
CNT and the DEA. This Agent went on to tell ANDERSON that the investigation had been going on
for well over two years. ANDERSON was given different situations such as his arrest on August 6,
2008 for drug offenses and the fact that he rvas transferred away liom and returned to Coastal State
Prison. This Agent irfonned ANDERSON that things happened rvith this Agent's klowledge and say
so. ANDERSON was now becoming interested and began to look at this Agent nolv.
This Agent then provided ANDERSON rvith nvo phone numbers (912-433-6166 and 912-531-5848).
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Both were phone nunrbers ANDERSON had used to make phone calls since he has been incarcerated
in the state prison system. ANDERSON now appeared very frightened. ANDERSON slunrped in his
chair and his eyes had a look of amazement. ANDERSON then looked away and put his head down.
ANDERSON was now very interested in what was being said and was paying close attention. It was
very obvious ANDERSON realized he was part of a criminal investigation by his reaction.
This Agent ir:fonned ANDERSON that his phone calls had been recorded for a long tinre. This Agent
asked ANDERSON if he now undelstood the situation a little more and he agreed. This Agent went
on to tell ANDERSON that although he was a main part of the investigation he was not the person u.e
were after. ANDERSON was told that if he decided to provide information against his associates,
things'tould' possibly go easier on him, This Agent informed ANDERSONT provide information
on people who rvorking for law enforcement and involved in illegal activities.
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ANDERSON at first denied having any knowledge of anything. AItrDERSON continuously said he
had no idea who we were refening to. This Agent said the narne'?IMP" and ANDERSON looked
stunned and totally changed his body posture. ANDERSON crossed his arms and bent over in his
chair. It was obvious ANDERSON was caught by surprise when the name "Pimp" was rnentioned.
ANDERSON asked we were refening to the corrections officer and we agreed. The narne '?imp"
was a nickname for James Edward WILIAMS. James WILLIAMS was urcrking as a corrections
officer at Coastal State Prison and iad prior dealings with ANDERSON.
ANDERSON agreed that he knew of Jarnes WILLLAMS from being an inmate at the prison but said
they were not associates. Lt Smith asked ANDERSON if he and Iames WILLIAMS ever hung out
together and ANDERSON denied it. Lt. Smith asked ANDERSON for a secondtime and this time
ANDERSON admitted that he and James WILLIAMS had hung out on one occasion 1,ears ago,
ANDERSON was referring to the traffic stop which occurred in the year 2005. During tlris traflic
stop, ANDERSON was an occupant in the vehicle James WILLIAMS was driving. ANDERSON was
found to be in possession cocaine and marijuana and was anested.
The fact that ANDERSON at first tried to cover this up shows how ANDERSON was trying to
conceal any involvement wjth James WILLIAMS outside the prison system. This Agent told
ANDERSON that Jantes WILLIAMS had already been interviewed and he had given a far different
story. This Agent toid ANDERSON, James WILLIAMS had ad[ritted ANDERSON had brought
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ANDERSON became upset and denied this took place. This Agent told ANDERSON those
statements and others had cone fronr his mouth during phone conversations ANDERSON had rvith
other people, ANDERSON changed his story and now adn)itted that he and Jatnes WILLIAMS had
hung out a few times and would drink alcohol. Agents continued to push ANDERSON for more
truthful information and he changed his story again by admitting that he and lames WILLIAMS not
only drank alcohol togeiher but they also smoked marijuana together. ANDERSON would not
provide any further details on James MLLIAMS.
Agents continued to push ANDERSON to give up additional infonnation and at sorne point this
Agent mentionedrhe name "SARGE' aka Willet WILLIAMS. ANDERSON looked amazed again
. and reacted the same way as he did when the name "PIMP" was mentioned. ANDERS ON said he
knew rnany different people naured "SARGE ' but went no firrther. Again this Agent informed
ANDERSON he had mentioned the name "SARGE ' during phone calls he had made. ANDERSON
still denied having any information.
Asiheintervie*wenton,AiqnFnsoNiEo*ediign-ffifsF-osffi6wi[in-gnEi'iiocoirpeiatewTtF^:
' law enforcement. ANDERSON seemed fearful'and felt that the police could not be lrusted.
ANDERSON made cornments to the effect of "I'm dead either way" and "I have to retum to
Savannah when I get out". ANDERSON also mentioned his four children and their well being if he
agreed to cooperate. This Agent told ANDERSON he was on the brink of fully cooperating and
would hav'e to trust us. ANDERSON agreed with the comnrent but was unwilling to change his mind,
This Agent believ'es ANDERSON was trying to conceal or minimize his involvement in criminal
activities with James WILLIAMS and Willet WILLIAMS. If ANDERSON had nothing to hide rvhy
did he attempt to conceal the fact he knew James WILLIAMS in particular; even though he was
aware ofa paper trail proving they knew each other. The facial expressions and body posture
ANDERSON showed when the Jarnes and Willet WILLIAMS were made was also suspicious.
ANDERSON looked scared and surprised.
On June 25,2010at approxinrately 0930 hours S/A J. Hayes along withthis Agent rnet with Percy
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June ANDERSON at Rogers State Prison. This contact was made in reference to an on-going
criminal investigation. This was the second meeting with ANDERSON in as many weeks,
At frrst ANDERSON was not certain if he wanted to speak with us. ANDERSON infonnecl Agents,
his attorney did not want him speaking rvith law enforceltent any fitrther. Agent Hayes informed
. ANDERSON that it was his decision not his attorney's if he wanted to speak. ANDERSON agreed to
speak \yith Agents without his attomey present.
Agent Hayes outlined the crirninal investigation being conducted, Agent Hayes infonned
ANDERSON that tre was a key person in this investigation but that he was being questioned in order
to offer hirn the opportunity to assist law enforcement, At first ANDERSON acted as if he did not
know anything.
Agent Hayes told ANDERSON the investigalion was focused on comrpt police officers who were
involved in illegal activities. ANDERSON tried to minimize his involvement in illegal activities by
saying he did not have any infonnation to provide. ANDERSON soon began providing bits of
information.
Agent Hayes asked ANDERSON for information on his dealings with lames Edward WILLIAMS.
ANDERSON adruitted as in the previous interview he kneiv Jarnes MLLIAMS and even hung out at
his residence upon being released from Coastal State Prison. ANDERSON explained the two would
often hang out at James WILLIAMS' residence to drink and smoke rnarijuana together. ANDERSON
said he had met nuulerous other conections officers frorn Coastal State Prison at the James
VILLIAMS residence. ANDERSON added drese corrections ofticers would not smoke mariiuana
whi]e he was around.
ANDERSON was asked jf he had ever met other people at the Jarnes WILLIAMS residence.
ANDERSON at first denied ever meeting any other people at the residence. ANDERSON was asked
the same question at least two or three other times and he finally admitted that he had rnet a fiiend of
his at the Jarnes WU-LIAMS residence on one occasion. ANDERSON refused to name this person
but said it was a friend of his frorn Florida known only as "SMILEY" and they had met at the
halfuay house after being released from prison. Much of the infonnation provided by ANDERSON
rnatched the infonnation provided by the informant rvho was working with us'
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ANDERSON was asked if he ever met any of lames WILLIAMS' relatives and again he denied this
at fiist: Aftei'asking this qTestio-nafewrnore-tirnesANDERSON'said'he met a'brother.-The brother
was described as being a police officer who worked for Savannah Metro and admitted to meeting'hirn
on mole tban a few occasions. The first time ANDERSON said he met the brother was on a traftic
stop in the year 2005, During this traffic stop ANDERSON rvas arrested for possession of controlled
substances with intent to distribute. ANDERSON said the brother arrived at the iocation after he had
been placed under anest, ANDERSON and Jarnes MLLIAMS had been together during this traffic
stop.
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Agent Hayes asked ANDERSON if he knew anyone known as "SARGE" and at first ANDERSON
denied knowing anyone by that name. After being asked a few more times, ANDERSON admined
knowing someone by that name and said he knew James WILLIAMS' brother as "SARGE". This
again proves information previously provided by the informant. According to ANDERSON he met
the brother at James WILLIAMS' residence more than once. Sometimes the brother would drive a
marked police vehicle and be in a police unifonn and sometimes he would arive driving a white
colored vehicle.
This Agent rvas farniliar *'ith a rryhite colored vehicle because on April 16,2009, a surveillance
operation was conductid at James WILLIAMS' residence and observed a lrhite colored SIIV pak
into the garage. This Agent is aware that Willet WILLIAMS, the Savarmah Metro offrcer possibly
drives a white colored SUV. AgentHayes asked ANDERSON if he feltthat James WILLIAMS'
broiher, the police of,ficer, was protecting him from being anested at any time. ANDERSON replied
something to the effect of, "he could've been".
ANDERSON was careful not to say he observed the Savannah Metro officer (Willet WILLLAMS)
was directly involved in any illegal activities, ANDERSON tried to word every piece of information
he provided carefully, ANDERSON provided additional important information on James and Willet
WILLIAMS.
In short, CNT Intel Agent Wood, Agent P. Delatorre, Agent M. Delatone, CNT Lt. Smith, DEA SiA
Sarhatt, DEA TFO Broorne, and tt^'o additional CNT agents whose names rvill not be disclosed but
responded to the FBI office and who all have worked closely beside KFIA.ALIS, have at some poilt
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independently have stepped forward and approached supervisors of their suspicions of KHAALIS
basedonhis behavior and actions. This investigation was compromised from the start, since
KI{AALIS was well aware ftom the beginning, KHAALIS had plenty of time to not only insulate
himself but others involved in the conspiracy. KFLAALIS ftrst heard of this information in lune of
2008 and we did not discover his involvernent until May of 2009.
US Attomey Jim Durham along with rhe FBI has since discussed this case with Chief Lirvetc and
explained to him the US govemment will not prosecute any case rvhich narnes KIIAALIS as a
witness due to GIGLIO issues, The Chatharn County District Attorney has also been told the same
infonuation. As of August 2010, KHAAIIS has been retumed to full duty. While on suspension,
KHAALIS was able to take the Sergeant's test and he is cunently in the running for promotion to the
rank of sergeant, Agents have no idea how many CNI'investigations if any were cornpromised
during the time KHAAIIS was assigred to the unit.
On August 25, 2010, this Agent was speaking with Agent L. Lang in reference to KFIAALIS' new
wife Nicole. Nicole's maiden name is LOVETT. Agent Lang stated he was one of Nicole's field
training officers (FTO) and one day Agent Lang asked Nicole if she related to then Major Lovett.
According to Agent Lang, Nicole said Major Lovett was her uncle but she did not like to let people
knorv. Nicole did not rvant people to think she would receive special treatment ftonr Major Lovett.
This infornration was given to S/A Hayes of the FBI, since KIIAAIIS had previously told S/A
Hayes, Nicole was not related to then Major Lovett.
During the week of August 22,2010, this Agent rvas approached by Agent Metz. Agent Metz wanted
to discuss a conversation she had with KFIAAIIS on the previous evening. According to Agent Metz,
Agent Harley called her via a CNT cell phone and informed her KHAALIS wanted her to call hin.
Agent Harley provided Agent Metz rvith a phone number for KHAALIS. Agent Metz called
KHAALIS on her personal cell phone, Agent Metz said KTIAALIS told her not to believe ttre things
people were saying about him, KHAAIIS went on to say the allegations were now "being
investigated" and he u'ould be proven innocent,
On August 31, 2OlO,Lt. Smith infonned this Agent, KHAALIS was believed to cornmunicating rvith
other CNT Agents as he was.rrying to obtain information provided in this report. According to Lt.
Smith, KHAAIIS contacted Agent Lang on August 30, 2010 and q'anted to know the type of iten$
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On September 1, 20i0 this Agent spoke with ex- Savannah Metro petective Darryl Fullmer via cell
phone. Frrllmer told this Agent he had spoken rvith Lt, Phillips of Savannah Metro on the previous
day. According to Fullmer, Lt, Phillips rvanted to know why "your boys t'ere trying to accuse
KI{AAIIS of things". Lt, Phillips went on to say runors were going atound the police departrnent
that Agent M. Delatone along rvith this Agent lvere trying to lvork a case and "messed up the
investigatiort and rvere trying to blame KIIAALIS for the case failure".
On Septernber 2,2010, Commander Harris spoke with the Major Case Unit and then the remainder of
CNT persolrnel at a different tirne. This Agent was not present at tle llleeting but was later informed
by Lt. Smith ofthe topic of the meeting- According to Lt. Srnith, Commander Harris informed
.^.Agents, the investigation into.KlIAAIIS was still on-going. Commander Harris informed Agents he
did not want Agents to have contact with KHAALIS while on-dury. Commander Harris also
recornmended Agents not speak wittr KHAALIS off-duty as well.
Within
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Around the first week of October, 2010, Commander Harris met rvith the Chatham County Attorney
in refelence to this investigation. For two week leading up to this meeting, Commander }-Ianis had
me create a shortened version of this report. A three page reportwas created and given to the
' comrnander for this meeting. Ihis Agent lad di3covered that Savannah Metro. Police Chief Lovbtt
had not disciplined KHAALIS due to lack of evidence and Commander Harris wanted a meeting with
tlre County Attomey to address the issue.
On October 4, 2010 at around 1400 hours, this Agent received information from another CNT agent
transfer from CNT to patrol had been issued. This Agent discovered the first 3 to Ieave CNT uould
be Agent Harris, Broome and this Agent begiming on November l, 2010. Based on the information
this Agent received from other sources Chief Lovett had discovered Conrnrander Harris was still
trying to conduct an investigation into the KIIAAIIS case and called for a meeting rvith him.
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ander Hanis had long informed this Agent that Chief Lovett had been requesting Agent M.
Delatorre along with tbis Agent specifically since early spring of 2010. This was towards the end of
the MURDOCK Tide III (wire) investigation and just before the end of the KHAALIS investigation.
This Agent was told; Chief Lovett specifically said he wanted Agents Broome, M. Deletorre along
with this Agent on Novernber I, 2010. Commander Harris had to request permission for additional
Agent M, Delatorre due to a round-up for approximately 40 suspects in reference to the MURDOCK
investigation.
ne.end resutt was, Agent M. Delatorre was due back on parol December l, 2010 and rvas replaced
ofi the list by Agent Harris, On December l, 2010 Agents Geddo, Lt' Mitchell and M. Delatone
report to patrol- Agents were told the transfers rvere taking place because Chief Lovett wanted his
officers to gain experience in different areas within the police department. Chieflovett was also
ordering transfer for all other ofticers assigned to other federal agencies who have been gone for 5
years. offrcers Darryl McCormick (ATF), Roger Mydell (uS Marshal's) and Jerry spears (DEA)
have also been slatedto return to metro. Agent Harris will hit the 5 year mark on October 17, 2010.
In addition, other cNT agents have been assigned to cNT longer than Agent Harris but he is
scheduled to transfer before thenr.
Detectives in other units such as homicide, burglaly, robbery and financial crimes apparently do not
have 16 abide by the same tirne constraints as CNT. Thii Agent believes the transfers are taking place
in order to prevent or stop any further investigations into KHAAIIS and/or Willet MLLIAMS. This
belief is based on the facts of the investigation and the timing of these hansfers' Commander Hauis
has been pushing for KHAAIIS to be disciplined and nothing has been done' In fact KHAAI ,IS has
recently passed the sergeants assessment and is awaiting a.promotion.
Agent Broome has been a task force agent with the DEA since 2006 and he rYas significantly
involved with the KIIAAIIS investigation. Agent Harris was named in the rePort as a witness to the
unapproved surveillance conducted by KHMLIS on February 13, 2010. Agens Broome, M.
Delaiorre, Harris and this Agent were the lnost heavily involved in this investigation and are being
transferred back to patrol duties. It remains to be seen if officers Mydell, McCormick and Spears will
also be. returned to patrol or reassigned to a detective's position within the police deparunent.
On October 13, 2010 CNT Agents llarris, Broome, M. Delatone along rvith this Agent rnet with
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the haffic stop.[ adviscd Sergeanr Keirnedy that I rviuld get back with him but that we (CNT)
-qqre
rvorkingqjoint investigation and that I would find out. I lheD received a phone call from
agent Khaalis who advised that he requested lhe tramc stop due to jnlerceptd phone calls
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Mike Delatone abolt it, I then called Sergeanr Kennedy back and advised that we (CN'f) had
Probable cause to request the traffic stop but advised that I could not provide the
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investigation),
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During the next day I was contacted by both agenl lt4ike Delatone and DIIA S/A Sarhgtt
abogt agent Khaafis' actions, Agent Delatorre steted that he did not discrrss not authorize agent
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Harris lvho were also assigned to rhe wire room lhat evcning. Bolh state {rat agent Kharlis left
under the pletense that he rvas gctring supper and never iiscussed getting a car stoppcd
for
Identification purposes, Agent Gu]'er advised that be heard agent Khaalis on lhe radio asking
for assistance ftom SCMPD for
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traffic stop, Both agent Guyer an4Harris wegunsure abouf agent Khaalis'
behavior.
On Februar-v 16fr, I called agent Khaalis into my office and questioned him about his actions.
Agent Khaalis staled he wcnt out on his o$,rr and did not tell anyone about. his plans to conduct
the
admitted that he should have goltacted_agent Delatone or myself prior to leaving rhe wire room.
I told agent Khaalis that during our phone convcrsation that he told me he had talked to agent
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he was being proactive and planned to talk to agenr Delatone about it. I reminded agent Khaalis
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or do anytlhlg proacrive $,ithout checking tvith the case agent or supetaisor. Asent Khaalis
stated he did know better but simply stated he did not know
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