KFDM COOP Posted November 20, 2008 Report Posted November 20, 2008 This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up Beaumont enterprise Pee Wee coach will not be hit with assault charge By Julie Shehane A Lumberton coach will not face criminal charges in connection with an assault on a Bridge City coach during a Pee Wee football game, Lumberton Police Chief Danny Sullins said Thursday. The complainant, who has not been identified, has told Lumberton detectives he no longer wants to pursue assault charges in the case, according to Sullins. The Southeast Texas Junior Football League’s decision earlier this week to permanently ban the Lumberton coach from the league, however, will be enforced, according to Sullins. One other Lumberton coach and two Bridge City coaches were also suspended by league following the incident, according to Minton. The incident happened Saturday at a 7-and-8-year-old Pee Wee football game against Bridge City. The game took place at Lumberton Middle School. Read more in Friday’s Enterprise.
KFDM COOP Posted November 20, 2008 Author Report Posted November 20, 2008 KFDM News has learned the Lumberton Police Department has ended its investigation into a fight at a pee wee football game without filing charges, after a Lumberton coach apologized to a Bridge City coach who said he wasn't hurt in the altercation. Police Chief Danny Sullins says it happened Saturday at the Lumberton Youth Football Field near the middle school. Investigators say coaches from Lumberton and Bridge City got into a fight near the end of the game involving the Pee Wee division of the Southeast Texas Junior Football League. Parents and board members broke up the fight. "The complainant from Bridge City told us Thursday he doesn't want to file charges," said Chief Sullins. "He said the coach from Lumberton called him and they had a good talk. The coach from Lumberton apologized and they hashed it out like men. The complainant from Bridge City said he wasn't hurt, and therefore we dropped the case." Chief Sullins tells KFDM News he and a detective reviewed about a two minute clip of the game given to the department by someone who videotaped it. He says the altercation lasts only about 15-20 seconds. Chief Sullins said if the Bridge City coach had wanted to pursue the case, and if he said he'd been hurt, the department could have pursued the case as a Class A Misdemeanor, with a penalty ranging from probation up to a year in jail and a $4,000 fine. Without evidence of bodily injury, the department could have pursued a Class C misdemeanor, with the penalty being a fine, or a charge of Disorderly Conduct. The chief said because the complaining witness wanted the case dropped, and because there was no injury, the department's decision not to pursue the case was an easy one to make. The league has issued a lifetime ban to the Lumberton coach. Three other coaches were suspended.
thetragichippy Posted November 20, 2008 Report Posted November 20, 2008 Hmmmmmm............makes you wonder why he dropped the charges....... 1. He filed a false police report? 2. He is a nice guy? 3. A second video came out showing something COMPLETELY different? 4. He realized he was the instigator? 5. He's flying below the radar and wants to keep it that way? 6. He ruined a great coaches future with his son and feels bad? Before the hate mail, see option 2.
westend1 Posted November 20, 2008 Report Posted November 20, 2008 Probably just wants it all to go away and be forgotten. I would.
bullets13 Posted November 20, 2008 Report Posted November 20, 2008 Hmmmmmm............makes you wonder why he dropped the charges....... 1. He filed a false police report? 2. He is a nice guy? 3. A second video came out showing something COMPLETELY different? 4. He realized he was the instigator? 5. He's flying below the radar and wants to keep it that way? 6. He ruined a great coaches future with his son and feels bad? Before the hate mail, see option 2. this post is ridiculous. on the tape i see a bunch of talking, some pushing and shoving, and then a human kamikaze. you have six choices, and only one doesn't place the blame on the coach from BC, and that one doesn't exactly place any blame on the coach from lumberton.
Bucof2010 Posted November 20, 2008 Report Posted November 20, 2008 Its pretty ridiculous that this ever happened but the guy (deffinately not a coach) from Lumberton should never have crossed the field.
thetragichippy Posted November 20, 2008 Report Posted November 20, 2008 hmmm, just found out a BC coach.......maybe price or prince was suspended indefinitely, and probably for life. It was after a review of the tape. Seems like this coach hit the Lumberton coach while someone had him in a headlock. Wow, a coach from Bridge City wrong? Why has the media not reported this?
player66 Posted November 20, 2008 Report Posted November 20, 2008 hmmm, just found out a BC coach.......maybe price or prince was suspended indefinitely, and probably for life. It was after a review of the tape. Seems like this coach hit the Lumberton coach while someone had him in a headlock. Wow, a coach from Bridge City wrong? Why has the media not reported this? Why are you posting someones name are even attempt too? Did the medie reveal the names of Lumberton and the others? Soundfs like you are just trying to stir the pot... idiot!
thetragichippy Posted November 20, 2008 Report Posted November 20, 2008 Why are you posting someones name are even attempt too? Did the medie reveal the names of Lumberton and the others? Soundfs like you are just trying to stir the pot... idiot! Watch the news Einstein, they gave out our Head Coaches name, so whats wrong with giving theres? Spell Check
player66 Posted November 20, 2008 Report Posted November 20, 2008 Why are you posting someones name are even attempt too? Did the medie reveal the names of Lumberton and the others? Soundfs like you are just trying to stir the pot... idiot! Watch the news Einstein, they gave out our Head Coaches name, so whats wrong with giving theres? Spell Check Einstien, that was a real question!!! I did not see the news this evening!! Why are you so defensive?? It not BC against Lumberton! Its conduct at an event for kids...
thetragichippy Posted November 20, 2008 Report Posted November 20, 2008 Why are you so defensive?? It not BC against Lumberton! Its conduct at an event for kids... defensive........maybe it was the idiot part............
player66 Posted November 20, 2008 Report Posted November 20, 2008 Why are you so defensive?? It not BC against Lumberton! Its conduct at an event for kids... defensive........maybe it was the idiot part............ Defensive of Lumberton???? I heard from some board members also and there are more BC coached supsended than Lumberton and Lumberton was on there sideline. Post that if you know all the facts...
thetragichippy Posted November 20, 2008 Report Posted November 20, 2008 Posted all I know. should be more on the 10pm news
player66 Posted November 20, 2008 Report Posted November 20, 2008 I am done with this topic... going to find something better to talk about.
Bucof2010 Posted November 20, 2008 Report Posted November 20, 2008 I am done with this topic... going to find something better to talk about. Ditto that my friend. This has been a thoroughly disgusting topic and I'm ashamed for having spent the time to read it.
RB Posted November 20, 2008 Report Posted November 20, 2008 Why are you so defensive?? It not BC against Lumberton! Its conduct at an event for kids... defensive........maybe it was the idiot part............ What might help you out is think why everyone is talking about lumberton maybe because of people like you that just don't shut up you give them a bad name watch out i guess you will fly out the computer. look its old now for your town just drop it wrong is wrong and all involved were wrong but life does move on.. thetragicmouthy
thetragichippy Posted November 20, 2008 Report Posted November 20, 2008 What might help you out is think why everyone is talking about lumberton maybe because of people like you that just don't shut up you give them a bad name watch out i guess you will fly out the computer. look its old now for your town just drop it wrong is wrong and all involved were wrong but life does move on.. thetragicmouthy Congratulations, I was gonna drop it until you mouthed off. There has been 199 post and replies to this subject. My post represent 13% of the feedback. So, direct your comments to the other 87%. First it was the coach that gives them a bad name, now its me giving Lumberton a bad name. You can check all my post, never resorted to first grade name calling. I do have to say, "thetragicmouthy"...........my feelings are hurt.
Bucof2010 Posted November 21, 2008 Report Posted November 21, 2008 Why are you so defensive?? It not BC against Lumberton! Its conduct at an event for kids... defensive........maybe it was the idiot part............ What might help you out is think why everyone is talking about lumberton maybe because of people like you that just don't shut up you give them a bad name watch out i guess you will fly out the computer. look its old now for your town just drop it wrong is wrong and all involved were wrong but life does move on.. thetragicmouthy Dude don't call him a name he'll hit you.
YankeeDawg Posted November 21, 2008 Report Posted November 21, 2008 I'm gonna call the LPD....no wait...I'll call a lawyer first ;D
NHS83LU87 Posted November 21, 2008 Report Posted November 21, 2008 I agree with the final decision on this but wonder why it comes down to the two coaches being able to decide the outcome. Many who chose to join in after the fact are at minimum guilty of the Class C Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct and need to at least have received warnings that their behavior, no matter what their initial intent was, could have led to minor charges against them. Food for thought! I hope everyone puts this behind them and moves on!
tvc184 Posted November 21, 2008 Report Posted November 21, 2008 Wow, a coach from Bridge City wrong? Why has the media not reported this? I don't care one way or the other about this incident but does anyone really think the media is interested in fans from two cities sniping at each other. The fact that the incident happened is minor local news. The fact that there are fans on both sides that have completely different opinions on who is responsible is not. If the news media tried to continue a story about a bunch of adults pushing and shoving each other then they are really hurting for news.
thetragichippy Posted November 21, 2008 Report Posted November 21, 2008 I don't care one way or the other about this incident but does anyone really think the media is interested in fans from two cities sniping at each other. If anyone has any video on this please PM me. Opening a thread that was closed to ask for video footage of "fans from two cities sniping at each other", no, your right, the media could not be hurting for news..........
TVguy Posted November 21, 2008 Report Posted November 21, 2008 Hello all, I work for a popular national TV show that's looking for owners of any video that captures the brawl at the youth game. Be assured we are not interested in exploiting the incident but frankly, it needs to be discussed. Those who shot the video should contact me through this site ASAP for a potential licensing offer. Thanks!
thetragichippy Posted November 21, 2008 Report Posted November 21, 2008 Wow, a coach from Bridge City wrong? Why has the media not reported this? I don't care one way or the other about this incident but does anyone really think the media is interested in fans from two cities sniping at each other. The fact that the incident happened is minor local news. The fact that there are fans on both sides that have completely different opinions on who is responsible is not. If the news media tried to continue a story about a bunch of adults pushing and shoving each other then they are really hurting for news. Hello all, I work for a popular national TV show that's looking for owners of any video that captures the brawl at the youth game. Be assured we are not interested in exploiting the incident but frankly, it needs to be discussed. Those who shot the video should contact me through this site ASAP for a potential licensing offer. Thanks! I GUESS THE MEDIA IS HURTING FOR A NEWS STORY. Hey TVGUY, why don't you do a story on the amazing kid talent we have in southeast Texas??
footballmomma24 Posted November 21, 2008 Report Posted November 21, 2008 The media got just what they wanted out of this...making everyone else look like fools. That is all the media wants to do.
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