Instead, the city released the more than 400-page investigative report that didnt find any pattern of problems with Black citizens that Lewis said hed uncovered. Email news@13onyourside.com, visit our Facebook page or Twitter. In his Facebook post, Mathis said he also saw Confederate flags throughout the home. 1894 shipwreck found in Lake Huron, confirming "powerful, tragic story", Garland to face Congress amid ongoing special counsel investigations, Eli Lilly to cut insulin prices by 70%, cap monthly costs at $35, FBI chief says agency feels pandemic likely started with Chinese lab leak, Three officers shot, standoff follows in Kansas City, Mo., police say, Vanessa Bryant, family settle claims over Kobe crash site photos for $28.5M. The City of Muskegon has a population of about 37,000, according to census data. The county prosecutor at the time determined that Mr. Anderson had shot in self-defense and cleared him of any wrongdoing. Anderson, who had been with the department for more than two decades, denied ever being a KKK member or supporter and said that the Confederate items Mathis saw in his home are a "very small part" of an extensive collection of "Dukes of Hazard memorabilia he has spent decades gathering, according to the report. The Muskegon Police Department, Officer Anderson and the Police Officers Association of Michigan did not immediately respond to calls and emails seeking comment on Friday. Get the top DEI news delivered straight to your inbox, Michigan Police Officer Charles Anderson on Leave After KKK Items Found in his Home, fatally shot a 23-year-old unarmed Black man Julius Allen-Ray Johnson, 5 Biggest News Stories of the Week: February 23, 5 Biggest News Stories of the Week: February 17, Race, Homelessness and the Role of Corporate Social Responsibility, How Companies Are Celebrating Black History Month, 5 Biggest News Stories of the Week: February 9. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Rob Mathis posted this photo of a framed Ku Klux Klan application, which he said he had seen hanging in the house of Officer Charles Anderson, on Facebook last month. The Muskegon Police Department Policy and Procedure Order does not specifically ban private displays of racist materials, MLive reports. I walked into the most racist home Ive ever been in in my life, Mr. Mathis said. A white Michigan police officer fired after a framed Ku Klux Klan application and Confederate flags were found in his home, denied being a racist in an inquiry into the items and said he collected antiques and memorabilia linked to The Dukes of Hazzard television series. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot loses reelection bid, Fiery train crash in Greece kills dozens, many of them students. Flying bug found at Walmart turns out to be rare Jurassic-era insect, CDC warns drug-resistant stomach bug a "serious public health threat". I said I cannot in good conscience bring him back here and put him on the streets of this town, Lewis told Calhoun. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. The city and Anderson agree neither party will publicly disparage the other party, including, "comments or statements to the press. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Muskegon, MI - The veteran Muskegon police officer who was fired after a complaint that he had a vintage Ku Klux Klan (KKK) application hanging in his house had previous run-ins with his accusers. Prosecutors:US Army soldier planned to kill 'antifa' activists, bomb a major news network. Records from the Michigan Department of Corrections show Robertson was arrested in Muskegon County in 2006 and served 12 years in prison. He mentioned seeing Confederate flags on the walls, dining room table and garage. Mathis was disturbed not only by the flag but also because Anderson was a police officer. Lewis was not sure if an officer keeping such items in his home would violate department policies. In 2009, Anderson fatally shot a 23-year-old unarmed Black man Julius Allen-Ray Johnson. The Muskegon Police Department opened an internal investigation after Robert Mathis, who is black, posted a picture of the document on Facebook after touring Anderson's Holton-area home, which was for sale. Charles Anderson was fired from the Muskegon Police Department on September 12 following an investigation after potential homebuyers said they saw a . In an interview with the city, Anderson confirmed that he had a Confederate flag hanging in his garage, a flag-decorated hot pad on his dining room table and a framed, blank copy of a KKK application from the 1920s. In a report released by Muskegon City Manager Frank Peterson last year officer Charles Anderson claimed the framed Ku Klux Klan application on a bedroom wall at his home was part of an antiques collection. Tim.Thielbar@mcd911.net Hilson said the investigation's results will drive reconsideration of the 2009 case, according to MLive.com. 1119, Deasha Hill Friday, Saturday, Sunday: Closed. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). Though Muskegon has a majority white population, over 31% of residents are Black. Mathis, who is black, said he became displeased when he saw the Confederate flags, and the KKK application was a deal-breaker for making an offer on the house. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Monday Thursday: 8:00am 5:30pm Ext. Officer Anderson On the Job. application had drawn hundreds of messages, some supporting what he had done and others condemning or threatening him. The Muskegon Police Department, Officer Anderson and the Police Officers Association of Michigan did not immediately respond to calls and emails seeking comment on Friday. I wish we could because it would probably set a lot of things straight., MLive, a media company based in Grand Rapids, reported that the Police Departments policy manual does not specifically ban private displays of prejudice, but says officers should perform all duties impartially, without favor or affection or ill will and without regard to status, sex, religion, political belief or aspiration.. Charles Anderson was fired from the Muskegon Police Department on Sept. 13. His post went viral. They said friends of their 12-year-old daughter told her their parents wouldnt let them talk to her. Robert was issued a citation and released from the scene. It also states officers have a duty to avoid, both on and off duty, conduct that reflects unfavorably on the department, including any behavior that brings the department disrepute, discredits the individual as a member of the department, or impairs the operation, effectiveness or efficiency of the department and/or its members.. Effective December 31, 2020, Anderson's employment with the city will end by way of his retirement. They shall respect and protect the rights of individuals and perform their services with honesty, zeal, courage, discretion, integrity, dedication and sound judgment. Frank Peterson, the city manager of Muskegon, confirmed on Friday that the officer, Charles Anderson, had been terminated, but said a report on the inquiry conducted by the Muskegon Police Department would not be released until next week. RELATED: The. Anderson is on paid administrative leave after an apparent . Charles Anderson, the Michigan police officer found to have KKK memorabilia in his home, has been fired following a disciplinary hearing within the Muskegon Police Department. However, he did interview Andersons wife, Rachel, about their interest in collecting historic and vintage items. They said they were looking for a home with plenty of land to host their children and grandchildren and initially were excited about the potential of Andersons home. The document was obtained by 13 On Your Side through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request this week. 1:00 A white Muskegon police officer created a controversy within the city last month after a black man discovered Ku Klux Klan memorabilia inside his home, which was up for sale. MUSKEGON, Mich. A white Muskegon police officer who displayed Ku Klux Klan memorabilia inside his home, which was up for sale, will retire with benefits from the department at the end of the year. The City of Muskegon released a more than 400-page report on Monday that includes transcripts of interviews with Anderson and the man who posted images on social media that spurred the investigation, Robert Mathis. The citizen complaints were investigated by the department and Anderson was exonerated in both cases, the report states. Anderson has never spoken with the media about the case, and the producer of the This American Life programs didnt have luck reaching him either. The paper reported that Anderson was cleared of fatally shooting a black man, Julius Johnson, 23, following a traffic stop in 2009. The Muskegon County prosecutors office earlier told MLive that it will wait for the results of the police department's inquiry before it decides whether to reevaluate a 2009 incident in which Anderson fatally shot a 23-year-old unarmed black man. The executive summary noted two citizen complaints against Anderson that the department was aware of. I first read about this a couple years ago in the newspaper, the story with the attention-grabbing power of a bad joke. Reyna and Robert Mathis said they believe the department tried to tarnish their images to make Anderson look good and as if the couple was seeking revenge after 11 years. She was found to be intoxicated and wasarrested by Anderson for two Fail to Appear bench warrants. A report detailing the investigation into Anderson was released online Monday by the. Sign up for email updates from the City of Muskegon, including information on major events, traffic and other important city projects. The former police officer did not remove the item from the wall because he forgot it was in his antique collection room. Among new information Calhoun uncovered was the fact Lewis conducted his own investigation apart from the formal one conducted by the police departments internal affairs team that found, in the chiefs words, Anderson seemed to have a lot of problems with African Americans throughout his career., In coming to that conclusion, Lewis referenced earlier concerns about Anderson and recounted a cell phone video of Anderson he had seen online about a year earlier. ARPA Details Officer Charles Anderson of the. Officer Andersons wife, Rachael Anderson, told WOOD-TV, a local television station, that her husband was not a Klan member. The man behind the Facebook post, Robert Mathis, uploaded a picture of the KKK document on Facebook on Aug. 7 after touring Andersons home with his wife, Reyna, their two children and a realtor. Anderson is on paid administrative leave after an apparent Ku Klux Klan document was seen framed on a wall of his home. The Muskegon Police Department Policy and Procedure Order states that officers' decorum and behavior should not "undercut public trust" in the department. . A police officer in Michigan was terminated on Thursday after a prospective homebuyer who had been touring the officers house posted a picture on social media of a framed Ku Klux Klan application he had seen there, spurring an internal investigation. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. During Anderson's 22-year career as a police officer, he had two complaints made against him. This prompted calls for the firing of the 24-year force . They also had seen Andersons Muskegon Police uniform and realized a police officer owned the home, the couple said. He said in a news interview with MLive that Reyna is a native of Muskegon, Michigan. Muskegon Police Officer Charles Anderson was placed on paid administrative leave after a house hunter who was viewing the officer's home said he saw a framed Ku Klux Klan application and. Reyna Mathis, the realtor and Anderson's colleagues were also interviewed for the report. Amy.Gerard3@mcd911.net The former officer said the reason for having the items is his love for history anda classic TV show. discovered Ku Klux Klan memorabilia inside his home, California utility cuts power to more than 20,000 customers, US Army soldier planned to kill 'antifa' activists, bomb a major news network, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The report includes an executive summary written by Muskegon Police Chief Jeffrey Lewis that concluded that some community leaders indicated that they had lost faith in Anderson and in the entire police department as a result of Anderson's actions. Anderson said he feared for his life, according to the findings of an investigation report created by then-Muskegon County Prosecutor Tony Tague. Police officers will, therefore, avoid any conduct that might compromise integrity and thus undercut the public confidence in the officer or this law or this law enforcement agency, it says. A Michigan police officer has been fired from the Muskegon Police Department following an inquiry into racist memorabilia found in his home that was for sale. / CBS/AP. Friday, Saturday, Sunday: Closed. ", Example video title will go here for this video. "We would not take back what weve done no matter how weve been treated or portrayed," Reyna Mathis said. Officer. Anderson was pursuing 23-year-old Julius Johnson during a traffic stop on Sept. 23, 2009. The Ku Klux Klan document Robert Mathis says was on display at Muskegon Police Officer Charles Anderson's house. If you have any questions or are looking for further information, please call, send us an email, or visit us. I wish we could because it would probably set a lot of things straight," Rachael Anderson told the television station when a reporter came to the couple's door. Officer Charles Anderson of the Muskegon Police Department gives his testimony at the Muskegon County Hall of Justice, on March 20, 2019. IE 11 is not supported. I need a completed internal investigation.". Hilson, Muskegons current county prosecutor, told The Muskegon Chronicle that he might re-evaluate the 2009 shooting, depending on the results of the Police Departments internal investigation. His wife, Rachael Anderson, told WOOD-TV her husband isn't a Klan member. Robertson says Anderson is the officer who made the arrest. Patrick.Vandommelen2@mcd911.net Referring to Officer Anderson, Mr. Mathis said: Its unfortunate that hes in our community, because he might have put people in jail on false charges, especially minorities. MUSKEGON, MI - Former Muskegon police officer Charles Anderson vehemently denied being a racist and told police investigators that the Ku Klux Klan application found in his home was an. The department assures the public that they are investigating the allegations. Follow Micah Walker on Twitter:@Micah_walker701. Michigan police officer fired after a framed Ku Klux Klan application, was fired from the Muskegon Police Department. Charles Anderson, who had been with the Muskegon Police Department for more than two decades, denied ever being a Ku Klux Klan member or supporter. It explores the case of former Muskegon Police Officer Charles "Chuck" Anderson who was fired after a Black couple from Muskegon, potential homebuyers, reported on social media they found. Officer Charles Anderson. When Calhoun pressed her on how that might be offensive and scary to some people, Rachel Anderson said that didnt change her opinion. Anderson placed Reyna under arrest for refusing to follow his orders, and she struck him in the face and eye with her hand, causing minor injury. A second citizen complaint from 2016 involved a DUI arrest in which Anderson did not secure a vehicle after the arrest and did not return a person's driver's license, according to the report. I wanted to shield her from this.. Authorities in Michigan may review a white police officer's fatal shooting of a black man in 2009 after an alleged Ku Klux Klan document was seen on display at the officer's house. In2016, a complaint stated that the officer did not give back a driver's license to an arrestee and that he did not secure a vehicle after the arrest. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Officer Charles Anderson was terminated after a disciplinary hearing concluded Thursday afternoon, Muskegon City Manager Frank Peterson told NBC News. Although Rob and Reyna Mathis originally debated whether to share the photos publicly, they said they felt a need to inform the community about what they had witnessed. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10214761835347198&set=a.1058959801946&type=3. "He can't say anything right now. However, it does outline that officers should not conduct themselves in a way that would compromise public trust. Kayla Renie / Muskegon Chronicle via AP Link copied I dont know. Kayla Renie/Muskegon Chronicle, via Associated Press. The city's investigation claims items with images of Confederate flags at Anderson's home were part of a "Dukes of Hazzard" collection. racist memorabilia found in his home that was for sale, was placed on administrative leave last month. (Kayla Renie/Muskegon Chronicle via AP) It was basically telling me, whites only to purchase his house. Muskegon City Manager Frank Peterson and the city attorney's officereleased a 421-page reporton the investigation of Charles Anderson, as well as his history as a policeofficer before he was fired. Rob and Reyna Mathis, who live in Muskegon Township, said they felt a range of emotions, including anger, sadness and shame, after they saw the Ku Klux Klan document inside the house in Holton Township, about 20 miles northeast of Muskegon. Muskegon City Manager Frank Peterson and the city attorney's office released a 421-page report on the investigation of Charles Anderson, as well as his history as a police officer before he. Rob Mathis, the prospective homebuyer, posted on Facebook. Lewis questioned Andersons claim that the Confederate flags in his home were part of an extensive Dukes of Hazzard television show collection, telling Calhoun that Anderson never produced requested photos of the collection and so That bucket didnt hold water.. That was the owner of the house, Officer Charles Anderson, who, at the time, was a 21-year veteran of the Muskegon Police Department. Have a news tip? The first thing I noticed walking through the dining room was a Confederate flag placemat on the table, Mr. Mathis said. And they said they sent their daughter away to live with an aunt after they saw a photo on social media of their daughter playing in their front yard with the message we know where you live. Extra troubling was the fact their home was 500 feet from the road set back in some woods, Calhoun pointed out. The report confirmed that the officer had six encounters with Robert and Reyna Mathis, datingto July 2008. Muskegon Police Officer Charles Anderson was placed on paid administrative leave after a house hunter who was viewing the officer's home said he saw a framed Ku Klux Klan application and multiple Confederate flags. Full credit: Kayla Renie/Muskegon Chronicle/AP. The inquiry into Anderson unearthed new complaints made against him that Lewis said will be investigated, according to the report. Technically, he signed a separation agreement and walked away with his pension and health insurance. Anderson was cleared of any wrongdoing in. (12 minutes) 13 On Your Side obtained a separation agreement between the City of Muskegon and Charles Anderson through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. Finally we hear the officer - and his wife - explain themselves. When asked if hecontactedone of the owners, Mathis said he did not. Anderson was placed on leave pending an investigation that began Aug. 8. He was cleared of wrongdoing in the 2009 shooting of an unarmed black man, who, an investigation found, used Anderson's police radio and . The official investigation by the city of Muskegon into the officer's past gets underway- and we have a transcript of what went down! Charles Anderson, the Michigan police officer found to have KKK memorabilia in his home, has been fired following a disciplinary hearing within the Muskegon Police Department. She said she only realized after the report was released Monday that the officer she was accused of assaulting was Anderson. As the family walked around, he said, his wife noticed a police officers coat, and he saw two more Confederate flags in the garage. He will not be paid, and has not been, since. She was sentenced to 60 days and $414 in fines. Although details of the investigation have not been released, Jeffrey Lewis, chief of the Police Department and Muskegons director of public safety, told the citys commissioners on Aug. 27, What you saw on social media is pretty much the way it is.. The. Ext. His charges included resisting an officer and fleeing. Hilson had previously told MLive that the results of the police department investigation will play a role in determining whether the prosecutors office will reopen the 2009 case. Address 1990 E. Apple Avenue Muskegon, MI 49442 Office Hours Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM (Closed 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM for Lunch Hour) Contact Phone: (231) 777-1666 (For Non-Emergencies Only) FOR ALL EMERGENCIES DIAL 911 Chief of Police Tim A. Thielbar Tim.Thielbar@mcd911.net Ext. The shooting was determined to be an act of self-defense. In addition, Lewis said he reviewed the case of Andersons fatal shooting of Julius Johnson, an unarmed Black man, who investigators determined was getting the best of Anderson in a physical fight after fleeing from a traffic stop. Anderson told MLive.com he was advised not to comment amid the investigation. Reyna went to jail for the incident. All Rights Reserved. 1116, Address:1990 E. Apple AveMuskegon, MI 49442, Hours:Monday Thursday: 7:30 am 6:00 pmclosed for lunch from 1:00 to 1:30Fridays by appointment only, 2022 All Rights Reserved, Charter Township of Muskegon, Website Designed by Shumaker Technology group. Neither Anderson nor the officers union, the Police Officers Labor Council, could immediately be reached for comment Monday. Anderson said the reason for the KKK application is related to his passion for U.S. history from the late 1800s to the 1960s. He said that he and his wife, brother and son had toured the officers house in early August with a realtor. Officer Charles Anderson of the Muskegon Police Department gives his testimony at the Muskegon County Hall of Justice, on March 20, 2019. Wildfire threats loom:California utility cuts power to more than 20,000 customers. 2023 City of Muskegon. Ext. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. She told NBC News on Monday that she was defending herself against Anderson in that incident and that when her lawyer asked to enter the dashboard camera from the police vehicle as evidence, the department was unable to locate it so she was placed on probation. I was disgusted even being in that house.. Last month, Anderson was outed when a couple, the Mathises, toured his home that was for sale. Anyone can read what you share. Mathis said he had received death threats after uploading the images to Facebook. Calhoun questions if the Mathises would have had an easier time if Lewis had gone public with his own concerns at the time. I guess I can't answer that question," Hilson told the newspaper. Mr. Mathis, 52, an Army veteran who is black, said that the picture he had posted on Facebook of the K.K.K. He cant say anything right now, Ms. Anderson said. A five-page separation agreement between the City of Muskegon, officer Charles Anderson, and the Police Officers Labor Council was signed by all parties in April. Muskegon Police Officer Charles Anderson describes his struggle with Julius Allen-Ray Johnson prior to fatally shooting him on Sept. 23, 2009. Johnson had scuffled with Anderson, who was beaten in the head. Anderson was fired from the department on Sept. 12, following a lengthy investigation into the accusation. In October2008, Reyna Mathis was involved in a bar fight and accused of assaulting another person. Acomplaint in 2010 alleged that he acted "rudely and disrespectfully" when he arrestedtwo people and usedpepper spray. The authorities said that Mr. Johnson had repeatedly hit the officer in the head with a blunt object. 1117 The separation agreement states Anderson will remain on unpaid status until December 30, 2020. Muskegon, MI Muskegon police officer Charles Anderson has been placed on paid vacation and not fired after racist KKK memorabilia was discovered in his home. He said his wife was upset, and he told her, Were getting out of here. The realtor was very apologetic, he added. The Mathises said they eventually decided to post on Facebook what they had seen out of concern that Black citizens could run into trouble with Anderson if they encountered him on the streets. This is a Klan house, really, we have to go right now.' Ten years ago, Officer Anderson shot and killed Julius Johnson, an unarmed black man, during a foot chase. Reyna Mathis was sentenced to 60 days in jail for assaulting an officer, the report states, which she disputes. Related: Cop fired for KKK, Confederate flag memorabilia signs separation agreement. After seeing the framed KKK document, Knights of the Ku Klux Klan Application for Citizenship, Army veteran and prospective homebuyer Rob Mathis took to Facebook to share what he saw. IE 11 is not supported. Reyna was jailedfor obstruction and assault on an officer. Muskegon police officer Charles Anderson has been placed on leave pending an investigation into the couple's claims, the police department said. In the first case, Robert was pulled over by Anderson for speeding, while Reyna was in the passenger seat. Upon announcing the investigation, the Muskegon Police Department acknowledged the post, which brought to their attention the possibility of Anderson being in possession of certain items associated with a white supremacy group.. 2023 City of Muskegon. The report also details a handful of encounters between Reyna and Robert Mathis and Anderson, including a 2008 incident in which he pulled them over for speeding. Anderson had worked at the Muskegon Police Department for 20 years prior to being terminated. Police in Muskegon, Michigan, launched an internal investigation of officer Charles Anderson last week after the would-be homebuyer, who is black, said he discovered a Confederate flag display and a framed Ku Klux Klan application during a tour of the home. Make it easy to keep up to date with more stories like this. Muskegon Police Officer Charles Anderson served his department for 22 years. "If he had just been anybody else," he said, "I wouldve just told my wife, you know, lets put an offer in on the house.". Officer Charles Anderson of the Muskegon Police Department gives his testimony at the Muskegon County Hall of Justice on March 20, 2019. Mathis, 52, a U.S. Army veteran, has said he felt morally obligated to report what he had witnessed. A prospective homebuyer found Confederate flags and a framed Ku Klux Klan application in the officers house in Holton, Mich. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Last month, Anderson was outed when a couple, the Mathises, toured his home that was for sale. Charles Anderson was terminated after a Thursday morning hearing. The city announced on Aug. 8 that Officer Anderson, who is white and had been with the department for more than two decades, had been placed on administrative leave after he was found in possession of certain items associated with a white supremacist group. That announcement came one day after Rob Mathis, the prospective homebuyer, posted on Facebook the photo of the application, which is blank. "This whole situation is very disheartening," Reyna Mathis said. 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