Police said 43-year-old Griffin Police Officer Kevin Jordan, a four-year veteran of the force and father of seven, was shot and killed. He has an outstanding personality and energy on stage, unpredictability and just a tinge of wackiness.. The Worlds Funniest Police Officer. Meet at the Visitor Center. Gill determined that West Jordan police officer Gage Hoogveldt was legally justified in using deadly force against 17-year-old Cyrus Carpenter and reasonably believed his life and the lives of others were in danger. ', Raymod Jordan also spoke with Channel 2 Action News and told them, 'My only regret, I don't want to be bitter. A wiry black man, Jordan was launching into a routine that draws on his 3 1/2 years as a police officer, much of it in the San Fernando Valley. He was chastised for pulling over a motorist in the middle of summer--the temperature was 95 degrees--while wearing a winter jacket. Copyright 1996-2023, The Officer Down Memorial Page, Inc, Registration for the 2023 National Police Week 5K goes up $5 on March 2nd save on our introductory pricing and, register today to run or walk in your hometown, View The tragic shooting occurred at the Waffle House at 1702 North Expressway in Griffin, Georgia at 2:20am on Saturday morning. 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The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. on June 9 at Oak Hill Baptist Church . 5.8M views, 47K likes, 5.7K loves, 3.7K comments, 50K shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Dry Bar Comedy: The Worlds Funniest Police Officer. Jordan has hopes--although no current prospects--of recording his police rap song. Youre a Pisces! According to Bath Township Police officials, Kevin L. Jordan of Akron was stopped by officers around 11 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 28, near the intersection of Medina Road and Cleveland Massilon Road. He kept a thesaurus handy to sprinkle his written reports with baffling words that sent his sergeants to the dictionary. Master Police Officer Hideshi Valle said Randy Vanallen Cooley, 35, is accused of hitting the patrol car on Interstate 85 South near Pleasant Hill Road just after 9 p.m. Police had previously said . WSB-TV spoke to Bowman's aunt, Darlene Buhlinger, who offered her condolences to the Jordan family. Struggling CT newspaper, desperate for relevancy and attention, doxes wife, young children of fallen officer. Bowman also alleged that because he presented extensive expert testimony establishing he was in a dissociative state at the time he shot and killed Jordan, prosecutors failed to prove his actions were voluntary. Grasping the microphone and keeping a very straight face, Kevin Jordan said he quit the Los Angeles Police Department mainly for health reasons. Officer Jordan was in the process of placing her under arrest and handcuffing her when one of the male suspects in the group came up behind him. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. The Griffin Police Department is now mourning the loss of one of their own. Delaware State Police (Retired) May 31, 2021. "I was going north by Trailside and saw a silver van pulling out with no headlights. Mixon has been charged with felony obstruction. A veteran Griffin police officer was shot several times and killed while breaking up a dispute at a Spaulding County Waffle House. The professionalism they displayed sends chills over me to this day. Thomaston police officers and Spalding County Sheriff's Office deputies assist with an escort and memorial service Tuesday at the Officer Kevin Jordan Memorial Highway sign on U.S. 19/41, the site where Jordan was shot and killed on May 31, 2014. Some of the other encounters took place on city property, that investigation found. Pat retired in 2010 after 35 years of public service. A police constable convicted of drink-driving was dismissed without notice on November 21. Jordan saw his brother get shot so he then pulled out a gun and allegedly shot Bowman in retaliation. He has always been shy, he said. A Star in the making! A direct quote from, The Las Vegas Review! after one of Kevins many shows at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. This is a tragic loss for the Jordan Family, our Police Department family and the City of Griffin. Coker, who personally knew and worked with Officer Kevin Jordan, is still deeply touched by effort put into prosecuting his killer. A representative of the police union, the Fraternal Order of Police, did not immediately respond Tuesday to a request for comment. About Kevin Jordan Award-Winning Comedian, Author, Actor, & Former Los Angeles Police Officer A "Star in the making!" A direct quote from, "The Las Vegas Review!" after one of Kevin's many shows at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. In response, Benham wrote, While there were defense experts who testified that Bowman suffers from PTSD, has a traumatic brain injury, and was in a dissociative state at the time of the incident, the State countered this testimony at trial. Jordan was wearing bullet-proof vest at the time of the shooting, police confirmed. The incident started when Jordan, who was working. The evening of Saturday, February 19th started out fairly quiet for Officer Kevin Jordan of the Washburn Police Department, who was on patrol around the area of Washburn Trailside Store at approximately 7:49 PM when he noticed something suspicious. Cop-turned Comedian, Kevin Jordan is on the verge of stardom! He is survived by seven children. 'I mean I dont even know what to feel. In the latter part of his time as an officer, he juggled both careers. At approximately 2:20 a.m. three subjects, two males and a female entered the Waffle House and began causing a disturbance. Officers are in uniform and drive department vehicles to the various assignments. The victim's brother was inside the restaurant when he heard the shooting. Jordan sometimes performs it with a backup group dubbed the Winchellettes--three fellow comedians wearing doughnut-shop hats. Prince Harry 'hated woke nonsense' and 'made jokes we are no longer allowed to make' before meeting Meghan, 'We met a Princess'! Jordan's brother, who had come to the Waffle House to meet with him, witnessed the confrontation and opened fire, hitting Bowman, according to police. Bob Fisher, owner of the Ice House in Pasadena, said: Kevin has the potential to be one of the best comics around. Arrests Are Plummeting. Please wear sturdy shoes. Officer Kevin Atwater is a police officer for the Chicago Police Department. Bowmans final argument that was addressed by the Georgia Supreme Court alleged that no rational jury could find he failed to meet the burden of proof that he was not guilty by reason of insanity. All the light blue men in the front, all the dark blue men in the back. . Nor was he amused by another stock character in Jordans repertoire--the blind officer. The Griffin Police Department asked the public to pray for Jordan's family. Jordan was a member of the Griffin Police Department for four years. Asked about this, Jordan said sheepishly: I procrastinated.. When Jordan announced Mixon was going to jail and attempted to handcuff her, the two fell to the ground. A 43-year-old Griffin police officer and father of seven was only doing his job when he was shot and killed outside of a Waffle House early this morning while working an off-duty security job. The departments irritation with Jordan was brought to a head when it was discovered that he had several thousand dollars worth of unpaid parking tickets. Bring the little ones for a story every Saturday morning at 11 a.m. to hear Sam's favorite tales. There is no white here at LAPD. While Officer Jordan was on the ground attempting to place Mixon in handcuffs he was maliciously shot in the back multiple times by Michael Bowman. Thank you for your service, both military as well as police, and please know that your memory and sacrifice are always remembered by your law enforcement brethren. Fueled by. "Officer Jordan will be greatly missed.. Raymond Jordan has a valid Georgia gun permit and was armed at the time of the incident. Jordans commanding lieutenant thought that his lampooning of the Police Department could undermine his authority. Im so sorry for that family. My only regret, I didn't kill him. Although he has high hopes for his career as a comedian, Jordan is the first to admit that he wasnt such a great cop, and his superiors at the Police Department agree that the citizens of Los Angeles are far better off with Jordan as a comic than as a cop. He was working the assignment at a Waffle House on U.S. 19 when three customers began creating a disturbance. A self-described "people person" Jordan claims he was once written up by a superior officer for being too nice. Hell be one of yours too. GOODYEAR, Ariz. (KPHO/Gray News) - Two cyclists are dead and 11 others are seriously hurt after a crash on a busy Arizona highway. At one time, Jordan juggled his police and comedy careers--with mixed results. All Rights Reserved. Jordan sometimes performs it with a backup group dubbed the Winchellettes--three fellow comedians wearing doughnut-shop hats. Im sorry, and then take their picture with a Polaroid camera. Five tickets and we get a toaster.. At one point, he was put on notice for wearing a black head scarf and a gold earring with his uniform. After stepping on stage for the first time, still working as a cop, Kevin found out quickly that he preferred making people laugh. During the early morning hours of May 31, 2014 Officer Jordan was working a security detail at the Waffle House located at 1702 N. Expressway, Griffin, Spalding County, Georgia. (LogOut/ SPALDING COUNTY, Ga. GBI is investigating the fatal shooting of a Griffin police officer gunned down at a Waffle House Saturday morning. Hike also includes a rare chance to tour inside the old powerhouse which provides great photo opportunities of the Towaliga River. We are deeply saddened by these. Or he deliberately wrote in very small print. McEntee, 46, was a 19-year veteran of the police force. Demento Show, a nationally syndicated radio program. Griffin Judicial Circuit District Attorney Ben Coker said his office is pleased with the Supreme Courts ruling. San Antonio, TX - San Antonio Police Department Officer Jordan Hammond died by suicide on Thursday night while he was on the phone with fellow law enforcement officers who were rushing to help him. Officer Kevin Jordan-gone, but never forgotten. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is also looking into the case. A native of Queens, New York, Kevin graduated from St. Johns University with a Bachelors Degree in Communications. He attended Michigan State Universitys Traffic Crash Reconstruction Program and was certified as an expert witness in several Michigan courts. You know, we got out of the car, it was like the Smurfs coming at you: OK, put your hands down where I can see them. , Jordan admits to being a wise guy who deliberately tweaked his LAPD bosses by alternately flouting the rules and following them to the letter.. Pat served as a trooper for the remainder of his career serving at State Police Posts in Erie, Sandusky, Northville, Flat Rock, Bridgeport, Ypsilanti, and Caro areas of Michigan. Mark Mottola May 31, 2020. It is the mission of the Jordan Police Department to contribute to the quality of life of our residents by showing respect and compassion to those in need, by providing prompt and professional responses to calls for service, and by ethical and unbiased enforcement of our laws. Chief Steven D. Heaton of the Griffin Georgia Police Department sadly reports the death of Officer Kevin Jordan. June 25, 2021. I'm so sorry for that famly," Darlene Buhlinger told Channel 2's Steve Gehlbach. iPhone users claim Apple is trying to TRICK them into Are YOU at risk of being cancelled? Kevin was close to his father before the trouble and spent many years . The suit does not specify name damages sought but said it ultimately seeks lost wages and medical expenses, as well as compensation for the sharing of her nude photos and for emotional distress, mental suffering and loss of enjoyment of life.. Several months of living at the Hotel Frontier on Skid Row while struggling to land paid comedy jobs prompted Jordan to answer an ad for a well-paying job as a Beverly Hills police officer. The tiny house in Altadena that he bought two years ago is barren except for a stereo, TV, bed and a dinette set purchased by his girlfriend. ', Jordan claims his brother was 'only doing his job' and that the suspects arrived at the Waffle House drunk and belligerent and 'using racial slurs.'. Join our naturalist on a short walk and learn about the history of the once-prosperous town of High Falls. "Were were very pleased. Op/Ed: Police Stops Are Dangerous. He wasnt great, but he didnt bomb and he got a few laughs, he said. Hike also includes a rare chance to tour inside the old powerhouse which provides great photo opportunities of the Towaliga River. Theft Its like squaring it with yourself.. 'Thats somebodys son, daddy,' she said. See for yourself by trying this new quiz devised by cardiologists Head over heels for Kate! Roy Randolph, Jordans former commanding officer: He would have been a good candidate for the movie Police Academy. He exhibited the same lack of common sense. Even so, Mixon was released July 3, 2018, only four years, two months and three days after Officer Jordan was brutally murdered. I appreciate all the support from law enforcement and how they handled that case, especially the Griffin Police Department and the GBI, he said. What happens if youre out patrolling and you pull someone over, and hes just seen your show? the lieutenant reportedly asked Jordan. At that time, Mixon attempted to attack Jordan. At one point, Jordan was working nights doing stand-up comedy at the now-defunct Playboy Club in Century City. Another time, he was called on the carpet for wearing goofy-looking sunglasses. Deputies from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office responded to an emergency . 1:00. Youre a Pisces! My only regret, I don't want to be bitter. "I mean, I dont even know what to feel. "That's somebodys son, [somebody's] daddy," Buhlinger said. In 1980, he signed up to audition for a talent night at a New York comedy club but chickened out. She told superiors about the encounters at the time, according to the external investigation conducted by a law firm. He was called on the carpet more often than anybody else in the Van Nuys Division. Although he hasnt hit what comics consider the big time--regular bookings at clubs like the Comedy Store and the Improv in West Hollywood--he has achieved success on a scale that would make many a young comic envious: Last year, he earned $14,000 doing comedy. , (Jordan swears that he actually pulled this routine on several drivers he stopped while on duty. To preserve the rights of Jordan's citizens by preventing crime, protecting our citizens' lives and property, enforce the applicable laws of the New York State and the Village of Jordan, maintain public order, provide community policing and maintain a professional and dedicated staff of police officers using the most advanced and cost effective On Aug, 2, West Jordan police were called to a report of a stolen pickup truck with three people inside that was parked in the . He is survived by his wife and 7 children. My only regret, I don't want to be bitter," Jordan told WSB-TV. Kevin Jordan. 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