No Prison Time for Accused K-9 Schultz Killer
Skyler Robinson, 22, goes to drug rehab instead of facing prison time.
Authorities on Thursday announced accused K-9 Schultz killer Skyler Robinson will not face prison time in connection with the police dog's death or the robbery of a Chinese restaurant that same night.
Camden County Prosecutor Warren Faulk and Gloucester Township Police Chief W. Harry Earle issued a joint press release announcing Robinson, 22, of Sewell, will avoid prison time after a judge granted his request to enter drug rehabilitation rather than face a prison sentence by going to trial.
Robinson's trial on charges stemming from the Nov. 30, 2010, Lucky Dragon Chinese restaurant robbery and K-9 Schultz death was scheduled to begin next week.
Robinson applied for drug treatment as an alternative to incarceration, and that request was granted by Superior Court Judge Thomas Brown on Thursday.
The Sewell man was indicted in June 2011 on counts of robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, aggravated assault, resisting arrest and two counts of injury to law enforcement animals.
As part of Brown's ruling, Robinson must plead guilty in order to enter the drug rehabilitation program. Additionally, Robinson will be given an alternative state prison sentence, which would be imposed should he not successfully complete the drug program. The date for that hearing has not yet been scheduled.
Robinson's co-conspirator in the Lucky Dragon job, Evan Scotese, 21, also of Sewell, currently is serving a six-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to second-degree robbery on Aug. 1, 2011, in connection with the case.
Police responding to the East Church Street Chinese restaurant the night of Nov. 30, 2010, on a report of a robbery ended up pursuing the suspects to Route 42.
K-9 Schultz's handler, Cpl. Mark Pickard, released Schultz after ordering Robinson, who was 20 years old at the time, to stop and warning him he had a police dog with him, according to authorities.
K-9 Schultz caught up to Robinson, and the police dog and Washington Township man struggled. It is alleged Robinson punched Schultz in the head, forcing the K-9 to release its grip. When Schultz caught Robinson again, the former Washington Township High School football star began swinging Schultz into the path of oncoming traffic in an effort to make the K-9 release his arm.
Robinson and K-9 Schultz reportedly were struck by the same car.
The Sewell man ran from the scene. He was arrested at his home the next morning.
The 3 1/2-year-old German shepherd was struck by at least three more cars, according to authorities, and died at the scene.
UPDATE, 7:17 p.m. 1/24: According to Camden County Prosecutor's Office, Robinson was able to take advantage of a new law passed by the state Legislature last year.
The law, which was adopted July 19, 2012, and took effect this past Saturday, "expanded the guidelines for those allowed admission to rehabilitation as an alternative to incarceration," Camden County Prosecutor's Office spokesman Jason Laughlin noted. "Under the new law, offenders charged with second-degree charges, like the robbery charge filed against Robinson, are eligible for the diversionary program. The robbery did not involve a weapon and Robinson does not have a prior history of violent offenses, both elements which allowed him to be considered for rehabilitation."
The prosecutor's office opposed the judge's decision.
"Under the new statute, the prosecutor’s dffice no longer has the authority to deny a defendant’s application to drug court," Laughlin wrote. "Instead, admissibility is in the sole discretion of the judge."
Robinson has been in trouble with the law on drug-related matters since his November 2010 arrest in connection with the Lucky Dragon robbery and K-9 Schultz's death. He was arrested in August 2012 in Gloucester County on drug-distribution charges, accused of selling prescription oxycodone to an undercover police officer.
Schultz's death in the line of duty led to an outpouring of support for the local police department, as well as a new state law named after him that increased the penalties for those found guilty of killing a police animal. Because Schultz was killed before the law was passed, the new penalties would not have applied to Robinson had he been found guilty or pleaded guilty.
Vincent C
4:20 pm on Thursday, January 24, 2013
Seems like he has some friends in the right places. They have rehab in prison too.
Dennis A
6:18 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013
It makes more sense now that the update came out. Still it seems unfair.
karen
6:06 pm on Thursday, January 24, 2013
It our society sad, you can be a criminal and cry I need to go to drug rehab and get away with it!! Wake up Judge, just because you are on drugs doesn't give you the right to get away with a crime!! Now he'll go to a rehab which the state probably pays for and then he'll get out and do the same thing! And we wonder why criminals keep committing crime.....Cause They Get Away With It!!!!! Maybe if our Judges would Give The Time to The Criminals That Commit The Crime, they would learn something, but if you are just going to keep letting criminals get away with their crimes our society will just continue to go down the toilet!! Thanks alot!! Camden County used to be a nice place to live, not anymore!!
Mike
11:15 pm on Thursday, January 24, 2013
Drug addiction is a medical problem...not a criminal one.
karen
9:35 am on Friday, January 25, 2013
But if you commit a crime you should pay for that crime!!! I have medical problems but I don't go rob someone and kill a K-9! I have no medical insurance but can't get help, so I should commit a crime so I can get free help.......Really!!! Just because you are a druggy doesn't give you carte blanch to commit a crime and get away with it, there are plenty of druggy's that don't commit crimes! And you may say drug addiction is a medical problem but it is a self inflicted problem, we choose to start doing drugs than we get addicted, it is not the governments problem that we became addicted, it is their job to prosecute those that commit crimes to the fullest!!! Just look at Camden County and how it has changed, why? because the judicial system just gives smacks on the hands to the guilty and punishes the victims!! Yes, this guy has a drug addiction problem but guess what he committed a crime and killed a K-9 Schultz and should be punished for it!!!
Dennis A
6:16 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013
The judge was just following the law based on the crimes charged by the police officers and the fact that he was unarmed and did not have a history of violent crimes. His addiction had nothing to do with the sentence.
Jersey Girl
4:37 pm on Thursday, January 24, 2013
unbelievable he gets away, basically scott-free!
KB
4:47 pm on Thursday, January 24, 2013
Travesty of justice. This judge needs to be removed from the bench. Skyler Robinson is a waste and should rot in prison until his last breath!
Nancy Brock
5:08 pm on Thursday, January 24, 2013
An officer of the law is a valuable part of our safety. Whether the officer has 2 legs or 4 they are respected and looked upon as one who protects the community. This is a slap in the face to this canine officer, his handler and entire police force!!
Linda
5:13 pm on Thursday, January 24, 2013
What is wrong with this picture?! This is NOT justice! This man murdered a police officer!
D. H.
5:16 pm on Thursday, January 24, 2013
Now you see why criminals don't care. There's no reason for them to stop their actions.
EaglesFan856
5:20 pm on Thursday, January 24, 2013
RIDICULOUS
Big Daddy 1
5:31 pm on Thursday, January 24, 2013
This guy got nothing????? And his partner in crime, who did not partake in murdering the dog, got 6 years. Outrageous. Send that judge a video of the funeral for him to watch in jail for fixing the case. Court case fixes are now the norm and we should stand for it no longer. Perhaps a protest should be planned.
karen
9:37 am on Friday, January 25, 2013
I would join that protest in a heartbeat!!
Linda
5:47 pm on Thursday, January 24, 2013
If a protest is planned, I will gladly take part! People need to know that we are tired of injustice!
AJ Pickard
5:51 pm on Thursday, January 24, 2013
Slap in the face to my uncle mark..that dog was more than an animal.it was family
karen
9:43 am on Friday, January 25, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you, your Uncle Mark and family. Our animal family members are just that "Family" and are always there for us and we need to be there for them. K-9 Shultz was just 3 1/2 years old and didn't deserve what this criminal did to him.
Dennis A
6:14 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013
I'm so sorry for your loss
Kristina
5:37 pm on Tuesday, May 7, 2013
K-9s in my opinion are officers of the law and therefore this Skyler was a cop killer.
hands down.
sorry for your familys loss AJ, I cried when this happened. many people stand behind this cause
Erin Shannon
6:09 pm on Thursday, January 24, 2013
Unbelievable!!!! Disgrace!!!!!!
Dennis A
6:17 pm on Thursday, January 24, 2013
I wasn't at the trial and don't know all the facts or evidence provided so I really can't be the judge. I assume it was Robinson's first offense which could explain the light sentence, but how does his co-conspirator get 6 years??? Does he have a criminal history? Can someone explain this? Something doesn't smell right here. I'm all for second chances but this does seem like he got off easy. Although it appears the perpetrator didn't intentionally kill the dog and apparently wasn't armed, he was only charged with two counts of injury to a law enforcement animal in addition to the robbery and resist charges. I don't know the law or the sentence for that crime. As far as I'm concerned, any crime that results in the death of a law enforcement animal should have a mandatory prison sentence. Thank you to K9 Schultz and the other brave animals who risk their lives for humans every day!
Samantha Z
8:43 pm on Thursday, January 24, 2013
it says in the story that "and Robinson does not have a prior history of violent offenses, both elements which allowed him to be considered for rehabilitation." so yes he does have a history of VIOLENT offenses....
Dennis A
5:32 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013
@Samantha Z: The update was added after I read the article so I didn't see it until now. And your comment makes absolutely no sense. It says in the update that he did NOT have a weapon and does NOT have a history of violent offense. I don't understand what you're trying to say?
mike evangelista
6:30 pm on Thursday, January 24, 2013
If it was someone like me id rot in prison,just so funny that the other kid got 6 years in prison and the other kid gets rehab time.It would be cool if they both got rehab i would understand cause sometimes people need to learn theres a better way to live and need help to get off drugs,but just one of them gettin rehab just shows hes probably relsted to a person in law enforcement which shows how unfair the justice system is.If u have money or know someone u could probably get away with anythin.Its unfair but unfortunatly the way it is
Dennis A
5:34 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013
Actually you would have gotten the same sentence based on the new law as long as you don't have a prior criminal history.
Joe
7:11 pm on Thursday, January 24, 2013
Robbery and killing a police dog and no jail time? What's wrong with this? Are we paying for the rehab or is he? Is he at least paying for the police dog?
What will the judge do when he does something else bad? Maybe we need a new judge.
Dennis A
6:10 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013
The judge did nothing wrong. He made his decision based on the law and crimes the police charged him with. He should have to pay for the funeral at the least.
b j
7:36 pm on Thursday, January 24, 2013
So am I to assume that if this guy didn't use drugs that he would have went to jail?
Dennis A
6:13 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013
No. It had to do with the fact that he was charged with second-degree charges, was unarmed and had no history of violent crimes. The rehab sentence was allowed because he's an addict. Otherwise he most likely would have been let off even easier with a fine, probation and community service.
Pat Smith
7:50 pm on Thursday, January 24, 2013
He will go to rehab and we will pay his way. Just not right.
Nunya Bizness
8:06 pm on Thursday, January 24, 2013
Im just curious as to where all of the race pimps are at. If the judge was white (which he isn't) and he gave the white kid rehab, sharpton and jackson along with the aclu and naacp and even BET network would be rioting. I guess they only complain when it suits their racist ways. God Bless the USA.
Joe
8:06 am on Friday, January 25, 2013
Maybe it's not race related, it's about let's make a deal.
KING TUT
10:38 am on Friday, January 25, 2013
Nunya Bizness is completely on the mark, bulls-eye.Amen to that!!
Dennis A
5:38 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013
It's not a race issue at all. He got the sentence because of the new law. If anything you should have aproblem with the state Legislature for passing it last year.
Matt
8:52 pm on Thursday, January 24, 2013
I gues most of you dot realize he is going on drug court which means he fails one drug test he will end up doing the rest of his drug court time in jail and unless he works a 12 step program he will fail a test there is no choice in being a drug addict or in using... He is getting a chance to save his life because for people like that to use is to die period he was a 20 year old kid who made a bad decision because of his state of mind this is an illness he suffers from an obsession and compulsion that CAN NOT be stopped no matter what we must do for the drugs and all you people "so upset" by this probably have been affected by addiction in some way shape or form and you want the people you love to be granted a second chance this kid got one because he is not a violent repeat offender
karen
9:56 am on Friday, January 25, 2013
This is a self inflicted illness. There is a choice of being a drug addict. 20 is not a kid. A person has to be responsible for the bad decisions that they make. Who is given K-9 Schultz a second chance or the people that were robbed? Do you have any idea or even care what those people are going through or are you just concerned with the criminals and them getting a second chance. That's the problem so many people are concerned with given second chances, but they don't think about the victims, and that is who deserves some justice. Think about it, if someone robbed or even killed one of your family members, would you really want to give them a second chance? Some food for thought!!
Dennis A
5:53 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013
Well said Matt! No one "chooses" to be an addict. Instead they made poor decisions that led them to their addiction. Everyone wants to blame Robinson or the judge for his sentence, but the state Legislature made the decision to pass the law. I do think the new law that was created as a result of the crime should be applied to Robinson however. I also think he deserves another chance. He did not intentionally kill the dog nor was he armed or has a history of violent crime. The jails are filled with enough non violent offenders. Maybe if we let out all of the non violent drug offenders there would be room for someone like Robinson?
karen
11:11 am on Monday, January 28, 2013
Hi Dennis A, in my opinion, a person "chooses" to take that first hit of a joint or line of cocaine, you most certainly do choose to start the viscous cycle! And if you don't run from cops or K-9's your butt wouldn't get bit or shot! Plain and simple, stop and answer the questions and don't put yourself in that position to begin with! People do make poor decisions but you need to pay for those poor decisions and learn from them.....today everyone thinks Woe is me, but I need help! People need to own up to their actions and deal with their guilt and pay for their crimes! Robinson had 2 years to start drug rehab, but he didn't realize he had a problem until court....give me a break! Because he did not intentionally kill the dog nor was he armed or had a history of violent crime, does that mean if he robbed or killed one of your family members you would be ok with that and say just let him go to rehab, he didn't mean it.......Really, you feel more for a druggie than your family, that's sad! Just my opinion.
Charles
9:19 pm on Thursday, January 24, 2013
OK, so he's a NON-violent repeat offender. What part of REPEAT do you not understand?
Nick
10:34 pm on Thursday, January 24, 2013
You people are ridiculous. The only person with a brain in his head is Matt. It's called a disease people. Addiction is a disease and the judge is giving this kid a chance to fix his life rather then incarsenating him which would cost us thousands of dollars every year to house yet another inmate. This kid Is still a boy at 20 years old. The judge is giving this kid a chance to fix his life rather then putting him in a cell where he'll really learn how to become a lifetime criminal. And giving him a chance to fix himself so taxpayers like all of us don't spend thousands every year to house an inmate when the sole fact behind the crime in the first place is drugs. If anything we need more judges like this one. If you people's eyes were open on your head, and yur brain was working, you would also realize this. The judge is trying to save money, since there's no money in the first place. Btw-a dog was killed, not a human. That would be a totally different story. WAKE UP PEOPLE!!! Use the brains inside your skull that god and your mothers gave you.
KB
12:00 am on Friday, January 25, 2013
It is not a disease to commit robbery and Kill a Law Enforcement Officer. This trash got off scott free justice was not served. The Judge needs to be removed from the bench and Skyler Robinson needs to be moved to max-security and conduct his "rehab" in prison. The problem with this sentence is that once again it shows how soft Americans are.
Susan Greene
9:50 am on Friday, January 25, 2013
Yes, It is a disease, that being said , If he was serious about rehab, he had over TWO years to go to rehab since the incident. So he just waited until his hearing so he could avoid jail time. It's all BS and no he is not a boy, he is considered to be a man at 18. He made a conscious decision to fight the K-9 instead of stopping he decided to kill a Police Officer.
You are the one with your eyes wide shut , and that attitude, well I guess we will be hearing about you soon ending up in court. Anyone with half a brain would not do something that stupid.
I pray for Mark and his Family for strength to endure this Courts decision. I can only imagine what they are going through.
Grow up Nick, I can't believe anyone in this Twp. agrees with this decision, You see, He was our Police Officer and we Mourned him Deeply.
karen
9:59 am on Friday, January 25, 2013
I will just repeat what I said to Matt: This is a self inflicted illness. There is a choice of being a drug addict. 20 is not a kid. A person has to be responsible for the bad decisions that they make. Who is given K-9 Schultz a second chance or the people that were robbed? Do you have any idea or even care what those people are going through or are you just concerned with the criminals and them getting a second chance. That's the problem so many people are concerned with given second chances, but they don't think about the victims, and that is who deserves some justice. Think about it, if someone robbed or even killed one of your family members, would you really want to give them a second chance? Some food for thought!!
Dennis A
5:45 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013
You're right Nick. Most of the people here should be taking their anger out on the state Legislature for passing the law that let Robinson off, but I agree with you. He does not have a history of violent crimes and deserves another chance.
Lauren Burgoon
11:06 pm on Thursday, January 24, 2013
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David Brown
11:29 pm on Thursday, January 24, 2013
Who was his lawyer?
Dennis A
5:55 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013
I'm not sure it matters. He got the sentence because he met the qualifications of the new law.
NM44
12:53 am on Friday, January 25, 2013
@NICK..........are you serious?? Do you personally know any involved?? Get with it. This guy will be out back on drugs and it may be your house or your momsor daughters,, whoever youknow he robs next. What then?? Then you'll want him in prison right?? Too late then buddy!!
Dennis A
5:56 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013
You don't know that.
karl keppen
2:13 am on Friday, January 25, 2013
What a slap in the face to k-9 Shultz and officer pickard . No justice served here.
KING TUT
4:10 am on Friday, January 25, 2013
What we got hear is a failure to communicate!!
DebbieV
7:26 am on Friday, January 25, 2013
As I typed the post mortem report for K-9 officer Schultz, I did so with tears in my eyes. Those of us who understand the fact that this was not just "an animal" say to the rest of you....may you never need the services of a K-9 police officer to help catch the murder of one of your loved ones. You are all the reason that someone like this will have an opportunity to put you and your loved ones in danger again!
Cathy Poston
7:33 am on Friday, January 25, 2013
Nick and Matt have some valid points however they forgot one thing in their argurment, Robinson HAD A CHOICE NOT TO DO DRUGS in the first place. He should have never been allowed to hid behind a law that was not in effect when the crime was committed! What a smack in the face to our Law Enforcement Community! What a way to say we stand behind you.... Our courts once again are telling the criminals that they do not have to take any responsibility for their actions!!
KING TUT
8:30 am on Friday, January 25, 2013
Me thinks that the youte probably did not mean to sling the dog into traffic, more likely he was just trying to get it off his arm. With that said, Kingtut is a dog king and if any one messed with my dog they would be brought into my presence and given the appropriate punishment, finding themselves flung into the path of my chariots. Blackwoodtown has really taken a nosedive ever since Mateo's apartments were built. What a joke upon the kingdom. I have seen enough of this scum walk because of the liberal BS that pervades the east coast of this great country, yeah, lets give them all food and shelter and them give them more when they drop more scum out of their special place. Just take a look at what happened in Clayton recently to that poor girl over a stupid bike! Those scum will probably walk to because of their age when they turn twentyone. This is why you pay to leave this state, just never make them earn a living, give them food and shelter and when they rape pillage and rob all you liberals you will find out that what is needed in this country is real punishment!! Hang em high!! Time to put them to work, pull weeds, pick up trash, whatever.
Woody
9:32 am on Friday, January 25, 2013
It seems like a injustice, and my first thought was oh man people are gonna be ticked off.
Thing is, addiction starts by having one great night of partying. The next time they are around what ever is their trigger, it sends dopamine into 3 separate sections of the brain. Finally, getting to the prefrontal cortex of the brain which is responsible for judgement. It slows down the thought process and causes people to make poor decisions. It is the same reason Men get stupid around certain women that they are attracted to.
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Addiction is a horrible thing. Please try to look at it as if it was your father, son, ...you would want him to get a second chance. Now, if we find out that he is not really addicted. That is a different complaint.
Now when 6 years passes, do you think they will still be buddies or is the reformed guy in jail gonna go after his friend that got off with what adds up to a slap on the wrist/second chance.
I think the second chance guy will have a chance to reform his ways or go to jail for failing, which he will fail if he is truly an addict and is left unsupervised during rehab. The shame of it is, addiction makes you stupid. And stupid people don't know their stupid because they are stupid. The guy serving the .6 years will learn new skills, like how to choke someone or how to break a window quietly. He may even learn how to make a meth lab and really make money
The Judge did what was fair. I pray the Lord can make something good come of this.
Big Daddy 1
9:53 am on Friday, January 25, 2013
He's still selling drugs. Put the killer and HIS judge in the same cell.
Collingswoodnative
9:56 am on Friday, January 25, 2013
Judges should do prison time for their bad decisions.
Dennis A
5:58 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013
He made the decision based on the law. You're issue is with the state Legislature no the judge.
karen
10:08 am on Friday, January 25, 2013
If it were my mom, father, son, daughter, niece, nephew, grandchild or anyone else in my family I would want them to serve there time for being "Stupid" and learn their lesson!! You have to be responsible for your actions, oh yeah, in our society today they don't require that anymore, you can do what ever you darn well please!! As I said before, what if the crime was committed to your family member, than I bet you want to see justice!! You don't know till the shoe is on the other foot!! Think about it!!
Dennis A
5:59 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013
As far as I know he is taking responsibility for his actions. He's serving the sentence that was imposed based on the law.
karen
11:27 am on Monday, January 28, 2013
If he took responsibility, he would have went to rehab TWO years ago and then when he went to court he could have shown that he took Responsibility and cleaned himself up. He could have apologized to the Officer and did something in honor of K-9 Schultz, then he should have apologized to the people he robbed and paid them restitution. He had TWO Years! That would have been taken Responsibility.
robert d
11:14 am on Friday, January 25, 2013
first of all he should had not been able to take advantage of a law that was passed after the incident. an you can blame the state legilature for passing such a law of get out of jail free card. In my book the dog was a officer, an he should have gotten some time, and as other people said he could of gotten his rehab in prison, an also he can take advantage of the law passed after the incident, but another law that up the penalty for killing a police dog does not apply before the law passed in his case. kind of like talking from two sides of the mouth.
Dennis A
5:59 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013
I agree with you 100%
EaglesFan856
11:27 am on Friday, January 25, 2013
Everyone can thank the wonderful Chris Christie.
http://www.nj.com/mercer/index.ssf/2012/07/gov_chris_christie_cuts_low-le.html
THIS GUY NEEDS TO GO!!
karen
1:02 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013
This says "Gov. Chris Christie returned to the Rescue Mission of Trenton yesterday to sign a measure requiring drug treatment for low-level offenders who would otherwise serve time in prison." I DON'T consider killing a K-9 low-level, He does not qualify for this law!
Big Daddy 1
1:37 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013
Robbery, resisting arrest, killing a police dog, and a susequent arrest for dealing? Not low level to me either.
Dennis A
6:00 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013
He didn't get charged with killing a police dog.
Big Daddy 1
11:48 am on Friday, January 25, 2013
I would like to see the police organize a protest with the public invited. This kind of corruption in our courts has become a travesty in this case and numerous others. It's time to clean house starting with Judge Thomas Brown.
Dennis A
6:01 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013
The judge was only following the law.
332danny
12:16 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013
If the dog law couldnt apply than why should the drug court law since it was just passed Saturday. Makes no sense .
Kevin
12:41 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013
I am so glad this guy isn't getting jailtime for throwing the dog in the street.
I'd have done the same thing in this situation, a dog is not a police officer no matter how much you want to pretend it is.
A dog that is chasing you with the intent of killing you is something you NEED to deal with; I think the police department, however, should be charged in this because using dogs in this way is animal cruelty.
karen
12:55 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013
You are soooo wrong!! Evidently you have been deprived of ever having a pet, poor thing, you don't know what you are missing! Guess what? If you didn't do anything wrong, then the dog wouldn't be chasing your butt!! K-9's chase you and detain you until the officer arrives, they DON'T kill you!! As fall as animal cruelty NO WAY!! K-9's are taken care of by people you love them, they are their family members and they help the public!! If you had a family member missing and a K-9 was brought in, picked up the scent and found your loved one would you still feel the same way? Hmmmm.........I Wonder?????
Joe
4:26 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013
How many here think Kevin is wrong? Like this post if you agree with me than he's wrong.
Dennis A
6:03 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013
I agree with part of this. I don't know how to "like" a comment Joe.
Kimberly vance
12:46 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013
That is a disgrace no jail time. So I guess we wait till he stiles again and then maybe he will get jail time.
Big Daddy 1
12:52 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013
The killer is apparently still up on charges of SUBSEQUENTLY dealing drugs. I can see how how this diversion program will turn him into a model citizen. And the cow jumped over the moon.
Dennis A
6:04 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013
So you want to put him away because you think he might do it again? I'm glad you're not a judge!
FRS
12:53 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013
So, one robber got 6 years in prison.
The other robber (Robinson), who also killed a police K-9 and also resisted arrest, get no jail time?
That's appalling and unacceptable.
Good job by the DA.....NOT!
Dennis A
6:05 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013
The guy who got 6 years has a istory of violent crimes where Robinson did not. Also, I don't believe the new law wasn't passed when he was sentenced.
Gary Frisch
1:10 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013
This is a travesty. You commit a robbery, and kill a cop or any human in the process and you're subject to the DEATH PENALTY for felony murder. In this case, he killed a public servant of the 4-legged variety while getting away and doesn't so much as get prison?? This judge needs to have his head examined and be evaluated by some county judicial oversight committee. I wasn't a township resident when this occurred but I remember the media attention, grief and public outpouring at the time. This truly ripped the fabric of Gloucester Twp even more than the shooting in the police station a few weeks ago. This sentence isn't justice. It's a shame.
Dennis A
6:06 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013
It's not the judge's fault. He was following the law based on the charges. Robinson was not charge with killing a police dog.
Linda
3:31 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013
This is an OUTRAGE! Drug rehab really? Our justice system stinks. He will be out committing more crimes. This makes me stick!
Dennis A
6:07 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013
How do you know this? Do you know Robinson? Are you a psychic?
Linda
3:33 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013
Oh and another thing, take him up on Route 42 at its busiest time and have him stand there so he can get hit by a few cars.
Lisa Johnson Palazzi
4:45 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013
Outragious
Maryann Campling
5:07 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013
This piece of garbage should rot in jail and the tax payers' $$$$ for his drug rehab....which will have no effect....should be donated to an animal shelter. And as far as the "it's an illness" crowd....NO....it's a decision made by weak, spineless bottom-feeders. My condolences to Officer Mark and family. I know that Schultz is at the Rainbow Bridge, and that he will run out to greet you again...on some happier day.
Dennis A
6:09 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013
Whatever you might believe, addiction is a disease. The choice to do the drugs was his but the addiction was not. Taxpayers pay for the jail time also.
KB
11:45 pm on Saturday, January 26, 2013
I agree with you 100% Maryann Campling. This trash should be getting his rehab in Trenton State. He made a decision to commit robbery and flee Law Enforcement. That is not a disease! This thing will get locked up in prison and then it will face prison justice.
Angie Jones
7:28 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013
Wow. I wonder who HIS parents paid off? How about rehab AFTER you serve your time? I bet he asked for rehab instead of prison. Who wouldn't? Playing the system... maybe the guy who strangled and set the pediatrician on fire in Philly can ask to go to rehab too?
Angie Jones
7:34 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013
And what does it say that AFTER he committed this crime and was awaiting trial he was STILL out committing crimes including buying drugs from an undercover cop. It doesn't say he has no criminal record, just that he has no history of VIOLENT crimes. The only thing this law does is tell criminals it's okay to commit crimes, as long as you blame it on your drug problem.
Big Daddy 1
12:14 am on Saturday, January 26, 2013
He was caught SELLING drugs which is much worse than buying.
LL
7:41 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013
I am disgusted at this outcome. A disgrace. The victims got no consideration. K-9 Schultz, his handler and anyone else who loved the officer.
Uncle Jon
7:54 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013
Skyler is my hero! He must be a friend of Sean's! Don't worry, Dianne Fienstein is fighting for you guys...
baller90
8:07 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013
Do you people not understand that he didnt kill the dog? Despite what you think or WANT TO BELIEVE, he wasn't charged which means he didn't do it. After all this time I actually still find it hard to believe that all of you smart people actually believe all 150 lbs of him could have throw the dog all the way into traffic, WHILE IT WAS ATTACKING HIM. That truly would be something and somebody needs to put him on a track and field team. Everyone wants to be a judge and be so harsh and condem him to death and rotting in prison, are your hands clean? Get a life and get off a forum that he's never gonna read.
Uncle Jon
8:21 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013
Sean... is that YOU???? You almost had me fooled!!!! Hahaha.... you nearly got me!
Head
8:23 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013
I am SOOOO glad Dennis A came along to show us all the error of our ways.
Dennis A
8:58 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013
Thank you Head!
Big Daddy 1
12:24 am on Saturday, January 26, 2013
Dennis A. claims to know all these so called "facts" that aren't in the article and all favor the defendant and/or the judge. So is Dennis A. the defendant's attorney or is he the judge himself?
robert d
11:51 am on Saturday, January 26, 2013
pretty obvious dennis is a relative
Big Daddy 1
11:56 am on Saturday, January 26, 2013
I think this was an "application" for rehab rather than prison. It doesn't need to be granted. And his crimes that night were not for drug use, so why would this even be considered?
Dennis A
1:40 pm on Saturday, January 26, 2013
@Robert: I'm not a relative.
@Big Daddy: I'm not the defendant's attorney nor a judge. All of the facts I've stated are in the article or update.
Head
2:29 pm on Saturday, January 26, 2013
Okay, I give up. So then, what is your motivation for your comments?
PennGirl24
2:56 pm on Saturday, January 26, 2013
It's really simple folks - if he had followed the officers instructions after COMMITTING A ROBBERY the K-9 wouldnt have been released to apprehend him. I'm deeply offended by those here who describe Schultz as "attacking" him when he had every opportunity to stop fleeing. I also refer you to the recent incident up in Middletown where some lunatic Stabbed an innocent woman over 30 times just one month after setting a cat on fire. Animal killers become human killers and should be treated as such.
Dennis A
3:29 pm on Saturday, January 26, 2013
You're right, he should have followed police instructions and not fled. However, he was not charged with killing an animal.
Jules Winnfield
12:06 am on Sunday, January 27, 2013
This whole situation is a shame. Lots of people and a great police dog, by all accounts, hurt here.
Charles
2:03 pm on Monday, January 28, 2013
Omitted from this discussion is the question concerning who is responsible for NOT charging him with killing the K-9 officer If I throw a person into traffic during a fight, will I NOT be charged with causing the death? .
path
6:55 am on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
All who are upset about this verdict email the governor and appropriate authorities to protest this judgement. This is wrong and it is about time the people push the issues in this country. This piece of crap robbed a store and killed a police officer.
path
7:03 am on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
The laws in this country need to be updated and people need to pay for the crimes.
You cannot rehabilitate crap, it just doesn't work, this SOB's lawyers worked the system. But the Judge ultimately made the decision. This is a travesty.
path
7:23 am on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Kevin is a JA
Dennis A
10:57 am on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
He was not charged with killing an animal becuase it was not an intentional killing and they would have lost due to lack of evidence.
Charles
11:14 am on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Per my prior comment, If I threw you into traffic and caused your death, would I not be charged with killing you? Oh yes, it may have not been intentional, but it would still have been a chargeable act.
path
11:52 am on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Dennis give me a break, you are out to lunch, wake up man
path
11:53 am on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
We live oz too, right
path
11:58 am on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
we need to remove this crap from our society. If the officer with Shultz had grabbed the 22 yr old piece of crap do you really believe he would not have tried to throw the officer into traffic. wake up. scum is scum we need to remove it from society.
Dennis A
8:50 pm on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Then why wasn't he charged with killing an animal? Don't take it out on me, I'm just stating the facts as I see them. He was charged with 2 counts of injuring a police animal. I didint see the evidence presented, but I tend to agree that he should have been charged with killing the dog. According to the article, "he began swinging Schultz into the path of oncoming traffic in an effort to make the K-9 release his arm." Apparently, they didn't think they had enough evidence to prove he puposefully threw the dog into traffic with the intent to kill it. Had they charged him with something they couldn't prove he would have gotten off completely for that charge. It's the way the law works. I'm not by any means excusing his actions nor condoning his behaviour. There's just a lot of misguided anger here. Understandably so.