warpedskydiver 0 #1 July 15, 2006 Ill. Police Sergeant Charged With 4 Rapes By JIM PAUL, Associated Press Writer 4 hours ago BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - The rape reports were scattered over more than two years, but the four women's accounts were similar _ a man entered their home while they were alone and threatened them with a weapon, either a gun or a knife. In one case, the attacker told the woman he had been watching her. In another, he threatened the woman's family and recited their address to her. FBI profilers agreed there were enough similarities to suspect a single person might be responsible. On Friday, a Bloomington Police Department sergeant with 17 years of service was charged in the crimes. Jeffrey Scott Pelo faces two counts of home invasion and four counts of aggravated criminal sexual assault just two days after he was indicted on charges of stalking a woman who said she found him lurking outside her home late at night. Pelo was in court for a hearing on the indictment Friday when he was arrested on the new, more serious charges. He did not speak during the brief hearing before Associate Judge Rebecca Foley, who set bond at $2 million. His wife left without comment, escorted by courthouse security. But reached late Friday, Pelo's mother-in-law said family members are standing by him. "I don't have anything to say _ except that he's innocent," said Sandra Benecke. According to the charges, the rapes took place on Dec. 18, 2002; April 4, 2003; Jan. 4, 2005; and Jan. 26, 2005. Pelo, 41, was charged with home invasion in the 2005 rapes. "Our detectives have had these cases as they've been coming in," Bloomington police spokesman Dave White said Friday. "They started trying to put the pieces together and they said, `These look similar.'" But the various pieces began to fit after another police officer saw Pelo near the home of a woman who called to report a prowler. Pelo, who was wearing a black T-shirt and shorts, was let go about 12:30 a.m. on June 10 after telling the officer he was out looking for a home for his mother-in-law. He was arrested later that day on suspicion of residential burglary. Days later prosecutors added a charge of aggravated stalking to the attempted burglary charge, saying he had stalked the woman at least twice before, in April. That woman apparently met Pelo last year when she went to the police department to file a report. Pelo was desk sergeant at the time and approved the report, which included the woman's name, address, work telephone number and other information, according to prosecutors. Assistant State's Attorney Mark Messman said in court that two of the rape victims had positively identified Pelo as their attacker in a photographic lineup and had identified his voice. He also said investigators found a mask, pry bar and other items in his home that appeared to have been used in at least one of the assaults. Pelo's attorney, Steve Skelton, said he is certain his client is innocent. "The viability of the identifications is something that's going to have to be examined extremely closely," Skelton, told reporters after the hearing. "All you folks have to do is go to your archives and find out how many times my client's picture has been in the media." Quote Nice huh? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites TheAnvil 0 #2 July 15, 2006 Like any microcosm of society, both the police and the military have their bad apples. If this fellow is indeed guilty, I hope he's convicted and gets an extremely harsh sentence. What possible pleasure or release could a man get from hitting, raping, threatening or assaulting a woman? Those that do so are the lowest of cowards. Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrig 1 #3 July 15, 2006 Nothing worse (to me) than a cop gone bad. We just had a deputy here, fired for skimming funds and theft from the evidence room and a few other charges. Not as bad as rape, granted. I think, any cop turned 'sour' needs to be put in prison general population. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites akarunway 1 #4 July 16, 2006 QuoteNothing worse (to me) than a cop gone bad. We just had a deputy here, fired for skimming funds and theft from the evidence room and a few other charges. Not as bad as rape, granted. I think, any cop turned 'sour' needs to be put in prison general population. Chuck Or "Hang Em High" as Clint would sayI hold it true, whate'er befall; I feel it, when I sorrow most; 'Tis better to have loved and lost Than never to have loved at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrig 1 #5 July 16, 2006 QuoteQuoteNothing worse (to me) than a cop gone bad. We just had a deputy here, fired for skimming funds and theft from the evidence room and a few other charges. Not as bad as rape, granted. I think, any cop turned 'sour' needs to be put in prison general population. Chuck Or "Hang Em High" as Clint would say _______________________________________ It seems, we are hearing more and more of 'bad' cops, priests, school teachers and others in 'high-trust' areas. We trust these people to be good and protect us and rely on them. When we find they are not what we 'thought' they were, it's a big shock to our systems. I really feel, those people who are in positions of trust and break that trust, should be shown absolutely no mercy. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites warpedskydiver 0 #6 July 16, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuoteNothing worse (to me) than a cop gone bad. We just had a deputy here, fired for skimming funds and theft from the evidence room and a few other charges. Not as bad as rape, granted. I think, any cop turned 'sour' needs to be put in prison general population. Chuck Or "Hang Em High" as Clint would say _______________________________________ It seems, we are hearing more and more of 'bad' cops, priests, school teachers and others in 'high-trust' areas. We trust these people to be good and protect us and rely on them. When we find they are not what we 'thought' they were, it's a big shock to our systems. I really feel, those people who are in positions of trust and break that trust, should be shown absolutely no mercy. Chuck Those who would violate that which is bestowed upon them by their office or position seek that same position out as a place to conduct their crimes from. Pedophile rapists = Camp Counselars and or Boy Scout Troop leaders. Men who prey upon 12-14 yr old girls = School Teacher Men who jump on every sexy, hot bodied chick, who likes to party, and get naked = Jumpmasters Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrig 1 #7 July 16, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteNothing worse (to me) than a cop gone bad. We just had a deputy here, fired for skimming funds and theft from the evidence room and a few other charges. Not as bad as rape, granted. I think, any cop turned 'sour' needs to be put in prison general population. Chuck Or "Hang Em High" as Clint would say _______________________________________ It seems, we are hearing more and more of 'bad' cops, priests, school teachers and others in 'high-trust' areas. We trust these people to be good and protect us and rely on them. When we find they are not what we 'thought' they were, it's a big shock to our systems. I really feel, those people who are in positions of trust and break that trust, should be shown absolutely no mercy. Chuck Those who would violate that which is bestaowed upon them by their office or position seek that same position out as a place to conduct their crimes from. Pedophile rapists = Camp Counselars and or Boy Scout Troop leaders. Men who prey upon 12-14 yr old girls = School Teacher Men who jump on every sexy, hot bodied chick, who likes to party, and get naked = Jumpmasters ____________________________________ How very true! What about 'some' tandem instructors (I'm referring only, to one or two that I know) Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SWATcop 0 #8 July 16, 2006 QuoteNothing worse (to me) than a cop gone bad. We just had a deputy here, fired for skimming funds and theft from the evidence room and a few other charges. Not as bad as rape, granted. I think, any cop turned 'sour' needs to be put in prison general population. I agree 100%. I hate dirty Cops tarnishing my badge and others like me who are out there putting our asses on the line every day, doing the job the right way.Kevin Muff Brother #4041 Team Dirty Sanchez #467 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrig 1 #9 July 16, 2006 QuoteQuoteNothing worse (to me) than a cop gone bad. We just had a deputy here, fired for skimming funds and theft from the evidence room and a few other charges. Not as bad as rape, granted. I think, any cop turned 'sour' needs to be put in prison general population. I agree 100%. I hate dirty Cops tarnishing my badge and others like me who are out there putting our asses on the line every day, doing the job the right way. _____________________________________ Thank you... for the job you are doing. I happen to like cops... good cops. In fact, I married one! She's fixin' to retire, the end of this month after 25-yrs. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites akarunway 1 #10 July 16, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuoteNothing worse (to me) than a cop gone bad. We just had a deputy here, fired for skimming funds and theft from the evidence room and a few other charges. Not as bad as rape, granted. I think, any cop turned 'sour' needs to be put in prison general population. I agree 100%. I hate dirty Cops tarnishing my badge and others like me who are out there putting our asses on the line every day, doing the job the right way. _____________________________________ Thank you... for the job you are doing. I happen to like cops... good cops. In fact, I married one! She's fixin' to retire, the end of this month after 25-yrs. Chuck Do you guys play the handcuff game? I used to really have some fun w/ that in my younger day. The female security at Martin Lockheed were freaks. I did run when I saw their whips thoI hold it true, whate'er befall; I feel it, when I sorrow most; 'Tis better to have loved and lost Than never to have loved at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. 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TheAnvil 0 #2 July 15, 2006 Like any microcosm of society, both the police and the military have their bad apples. If this fellow is indeed guilty, I hope he's convicted and gets an extremely harsh sentence. What possible pleasure or release could a man get from hitting, raping, threatening or assaulting a woman? Those that do so are the lowest of cowards. Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #3 July 15, 2006 Nothing worse (to me) than a cop gone bad. We just had a deputy here, fired for skimming funds and theft from the evidence room and a few other charges. Not as bad as rape, granted. I think, any cop turned 'sour' needs to be put in prison general population. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akarunway 1 #4 July 16, 2006 QuoteNothing worse (to me) than a cop gone bad. We just had a deputy here, fired for skimming funds and theft from the evidence room and a few other charges. Not as bad as rape, granted. I think, any cop turned 'sour' needs to be put in prison general population. Chuck Or "Hang Em High" as Clint would sayI hold it true, whate'er befall; I feel it, when I sorrow most; 'Tis better to have loved and lost Than never to have loved at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #5 July 16, 2006 QuoteQuoteNothing worse (to me) than a cop gone bad. We just had a deputy here, fired for skimming funds and theft from the evidence room and a few other charges. Not as bad as rape, granted. I think, any cop turned 'sour' needs to be put in prison general population. Chuck Or "Hang Em High" as Clint would say _______________________________________ It seems, we are hearing more and more of 'bad' cops, priests, school teachers and others in 'high-trust' areas. We trust these people to be good and protect us and rely on them. When we find they are not what we 'thought' they were, it's a big shock to our systems. I really feel, those people who are in positions of trust and break that trust, should be shown absolutely no mercy. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #6 July 16, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuoteNothing worse (to me) than a cop gone bad. We just had a deputy here, fired for skimming funds and theft from the evidence room and a few other charges. Not as bad as rape, granted. I think, any cop turned 'sour' needs to be put in prison general population. Chuck Or "Hang Em High" as Clint would say _______________________________________ It seems, we are hearing more and more of 'bad' cops, priests, school teachers and others in 'high-trust' areas. We trust these people to be good and protect us and rely on them. When we find they are not what we 'thought' they were, it's a big shock to our systems. I really feel, those people who are in positions of trust and break that trust, should be shown absolutely no mercy. Chuck Those who would violate that which is bestowed upon them by their office or position seek that same position out as a place to conduct their crimes from. Pedophile rapists = Camp Counselars and or Boy Scout Troop leaders. Men who prey upon 12-14 yr old girls = School Teacher Men who jump on every sexy, hot bodied chick, who likes to party, and get naked = Jumpmasters Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #7 July 16, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteNothing worse (to me) than a cop gone bad. We just had a deputy here, fired for skimming funds and theft from the evidence room and a few other charges. Not as bad as rape, granted. I think, any cop turned 'sour' needs to be put in prison general population. Chuck Or "Hang Em High" as Clint would say _______________________________________ It seems, we are hearing more and more of 'bad' cops, priests, school teachers and others in 'high-trust' areas. We trust these people to be good and protect us and rely on them. When we find they are not what we 'thought' they were, it's a big shock to our systems. I really feel, those people who are in positions of trust and break that trust, should be shown absolutely no mercy. Chuck Those who would violate that which is bestaowed upon them by their office or position seek that same position out as a place to conduct their crimes from. Pedophile rapists = Camp Counselars and or Boy Scout Troop leaders. Men who prey upon 12-14 yr old girls = School Teacher Men who jump on every sexy, hot bodied chick, who likes to party, and get naked = Jumpmasters ____________________________________ How very true! What about 'some' tandem instructors (I'm referring only, to one or two that I know) Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SWATcop 0 #8 July 16, 2006 QuoteNothing worse (to me) than a cop gone bad. We just had a deputy here, fired for skimming funds and theft from the evidence room and a few other charges. Not as bad as rape, granted. I think, any cop turned 'sour' needs to be put in prison general population. I agree 100%. I hate dirty Cops tarnishing my badge and others like me who are out there putting our asses on the line every day, doing the job the right way.Kevin Muff Brother #4041 Team Dirty Sanchez #467 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #9 July 16, 2006 QuoteQuoteNothing worse (to me) than a cop gone bad. We just had a deputy here, fired for skimming funds and theft from the evidence room and a few other charges. Not as bad as rape, granted. I think, any cop turned 'sour' needs to be put in prison general population. I agree 100%. I hate dirty Cops tarnishing my badge and others like me who are out there putting our asses on the line every day, doing the job the right way. _____________________________________ Thank you... for the job you are doing. I happen to like cops... good cops. In fact, I married one! She's fixin' to retire, the end of this month after 25-yrs. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akarunway 1 #10 July 16, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuoteNothing worse (to me) than a cop gone bad. We just had a deputy here, fired for skimming funds and theft from the evidence room and a few other charges. Not as bad as rape, granted. I think, any cop turned 'sour' needs to be put in prison general population. I agree 100%. I hate dirty Cops tarnishing my badge and others like me who are out there putting our asses on the line every day, doing the job the right way. _____________________________________ Thank you... for the job you are doing. I happen to like cops... good cops. In fact, I married one! She's fixin' to retire, the end of this month after 25-yrs. Chuck Do you guys play the handcuff game? I used to really have some fun w/ that in my younger day. The female security at Martin Lockheed were freaks. I did run when I saw their whips thoI hold it true, whate'er befall; I feel it, when I sorrow most; 'Tis better to have loved and lost Than never to have loved at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
