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(Kayla Renie/Muskegon Chronicle via AP) I feel sick to my stomach knowing that I walk to the home of one of the most racist people in Muskegon hiding behind his uniform and possibly harassing people of color and different nationalities, Mathis says in the post. 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. racist memorabilia found in his home that was for sale, was placed on administrative leave last month. It also said officers shall "perform all duties impartially, without favor or affection or ill will and without regard to status, sex, race, religion, political belief or aspiration," according to MLive.com. 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. Finally we hear the officer - and his wife - explain themselves. "He can't say anything right now. "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.". 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. As the family walked around, he said, his wife noticed a police officers coat, and he saw two more Confederate flags in the garage. 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. Though Mathis did not identify Anderson by name in his post, commenters did. "Whether or not officer Anderson has racist tendencies or not, would that move the needle one way or another? He cant say anything right now, Ms. Anderson said. 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. In October2008, Reyna Mathis was involved in a bar fight and accused of assaulting another person. First published on August 12, 2019 / 10:44 AM. Officer Andersons wife, Rachael Anderson, told WOOD-TV, a local television station, that her husband was not a Klan member. Charles Anderson was fired from the Muskegon Police Department on Sept. 13. 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. 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. application had drawn hundreds of messages, some supporting what he had done and others condemning or threatening him. Read MLive coverage of the Charles Anderson case: Fired Muskegon officers personnel file reflects shooting incidents, high praise, Mortified Michigan couple talk about finding KKK memorabilia in officers home, City fires police officer who had KKK memorabilia in home, Ex-police officer says KKK document was an antique, denies being racist, Interview with ex-officer sheds light on racist memorabilia found in home. Reyna was jailedfor obstruction and assault on an officer. Sign up for email updates from the City of Muskegon, including information on major events, traffic and other important city projects. She was sentenced to 60 days and $414 in fines. Anyone can read what you share. However, it does outline that officers should not conduct themselves in a way that would compromise public trust. The City of Muskegon released a more than 400-page report on Monday that includes transcripts of interviews with. Officer Charles Anderson of the Muskegon Police Department gives his testimony at the Muskegon County Hall of Justice on March 20, 2019. "I don't know. Radio producer Ben Calhoun explored how the Mathises were negatively impacted by the case, other complaints regarding Andersons interaction with Black citizens and the difficulty in rooting out racist officers. The Ku Klux Klan document Robert Mathis says was on display at Muskegon Police Officer Charles Anderson's house. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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. Ext. Reyna Mathis, the realtor and Anderson's colleagues were also interviewed for the report. Officer Anderson On the Job. He said that he and his wife, brother and son had toured the officers house in early August with a realtor. 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. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10214761835347198&set=a.1058959801946&type=3. Anderson said the unsigned KKK application from the 1920s is a historic item, purchased from a vendor in Indiana and collected as part of his interest in American history and antiques. During the radio broadcast, the Mathises recounted their hesitancy in reporting what they had seen in Andersons home and the backlash they received after they did. And when he went upstairs, he saw the framed K.K.K. The inquiry into Anderson unearthed new complaints made against him that Lewis said will be investigated, according to the report. 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. 1119 Police Clerk Deasha Hill Deasha.Hill@mcd911.net Ext. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. The Mathises discuss the backlash they received, including receiving threats and having racial slurs hurled at them. She said she only realized after the report was released Monday that the officer she was accused of assaulting was Anderson. Anderson was cleared of any wrongdoing in. Mr. Mathis, 52, an Army veteran who is black, said that the picture he had posted on Facebook of the K.K.K. Robert was issued a citation and released from the scene. His post went viral. 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 wanted to shield her from this.. He bought the application about six years ago in Indiana. Officer Charles Anderson of the Muskegon Police Department gives his testimony at the Muskegon County Hall of Justice, in Muskegon on Wednesday, March 20, 2019. Charles Anderson was fired from the Muskegon Police Department on September 12 following an investigation after potential homebuyers said they saw a . 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. Sign up for email updates from the City of Muskegon, including information on major events, traffic and other important city projects. During Anderson's remaining time on no-pay statues he'll not have access to employment-related benefits. The county prosecutor at the time determined that Mr. Anderson had shot in self-defense and cleared him of any wrongdoing. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Officer Charles Anderson. 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. 13 On Your Side obtained a separation agreement between the City of Muskegon and Charles Anderson through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. 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. It was basically telling me, whites only to purchase his house. 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. 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.. Lawsuits claim it wrecked their teeth. Anderson had worked at the Muskegon Police Department for 20 years prior to being terminated. 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Last month, Anderson was outed when a couple, the Mathises, toured his home that was for sale. 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. Wildfire threats loom:California utility cuts power to more than 20,000 customers. 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). Records from the Michigan Department of Corrections show Robertson was arrested in Muskegon County in 2006 and served 12 years in prison. DETROIT A Michigan police officer was embroiled in controversy last month after a man discovered Ku Klux Klan memorabilia inside his home,which was up for sale. Download the 13 ON YOUR SIDE app now. Robertson says Anderson is the officer who made the arrest. The comments on that post exploded, Calhoun said, leading to the citys decision to place Anderson on leave and conduct the investigation. Charles Anderson was fired from the Muskegon Police Department on Sept. 13. Mathis was disturbed not only by the flag but also because Anderson was a police officer. The report confirmed that the officer had six encounters with Robert and Reyna Mathis, datingto July 2008. Anderson was cleared in late 2009 of any wrongdoing in the fatal shooting of Julius Allen-Ray Johnson. Last month, Anderson was outed when a couple, the Mathises, toured his home that was for sale. ARPA Details 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. Hilson said the investigation's results will drive reconsideration of the 2009 case, according to MLive.com. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 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. It is essential that all members, in the execution of their duties, act not for themselves but for the good of the public. Tim.Thielbar@mcd911.net 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. 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. 1119, Deasha Hill That was the owner of the house, Officer Charles Anderson, who, at the time, was a 21-year veteran of the Muskegon Police Department. RELATED: Report: Fired Muskegon officer says he's an antique collector. The authorities said that Mr. Johnson had repeatedly hit the officer in the head with a blunt object. The police department is doing its due diligence with the investigation, Chief Jeffrey Lewis told MLive.com. 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. However, he did interview Andersons wife, Rachel, about their interest in collecting historic and vintage items. Because he was a police officer, it was my moral obligation to say something about it.. Now, the. The first thing I noticed walking through the dining room was a Confederate flag placemat on the table, Mr. Mathis said. Anderson is on paid administrative leave after an apparent Ku Klux Klan document was seen framed on a wall of his home. Reyna went to jail for the incident. MUSKEGON, Mich. (WOOD) A Muskegon police officer is under investigation and on paid administrative leave after items associated with a white supremacy group were found at his home. In the first case, Robert was pulled over by Anderson for speeding, while Reyna was in the passenger seat. Anderson told MLive.com he was advised not to comment amid the investigation. The citizen complaints were investigated by the department and Anderson was exonerated in both cases, the report states. 8617, Amy Gerard Anderson was pursuing 23-year-old Julius Johnson during a traffic stop on Sept. 23, 2009. The Muskegon Police Department Policy and Procedure Order does not specifically ban private displays of racist materials, MLive reports. 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 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. On December 31, 2020 Anderson will have accrued a total of 25 years and two months of service credit. 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. 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. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. The document was obtained by 13 On Your Side through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request this week. 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. Ten years ago, Officer Anderson shot and killed Julius Johnson, an unarmed black man, during a foot chase. 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 Police Officer Charles Anderson served his department for 22 years. 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. Whether or not officer Anderson has racist tendencies or not, would that move the needle one way or another? They both exited the vehicle and refused the officer's orders. Anderson served on the Muskegon police force since 1997. Muskegon Police Officer Charles Anderson will retire with full benefits at the end of 2020, according to a separation agreement with the city. This is a Klan house, really, we have to go right now.' 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. If you have any questions or are looking for further information, please call, send us an email, or visit us. Ext. . 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. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. 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. MUSKEGON, Mich. (AP) A white Michigan police officer whose house had an apparent Ku Klux Klan document on display and for sale has been fired. The. Through the professional practice of law enforcement and in partnership with our citizenry, we will create and maintain a safe and secure community; protecting life and property, reducing crime, responding with compassion and establishing a high level of public trust that together improves the quality of life in our community. I walked into the most racist home Ive ever been in in my life, Mr. Mathis said. This prompted calls for the firing of the 24-year force . Anderson is on paid administrative leave after an apparent . He said his wife was upset, and he told her, Were getting out of here. The realtor was very apologetic, he added. Mathis, who is black, previously told NBC News he did not know or disclose the officer's identity in the post, but that other social media users identified him in the comment thread. Ebony Davis, a social justice advocate working with the Mathis family to push for law enforcement transparency, said: We want to bridge the gap between the community and the police, because the next generation has to live in this community, a community thats pretty diverse., Michigan Police Officer Is Terminated After K.K.K. application hanging on the wall. 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. An unsettling discovery in the home of a local police officer rocks an entire city. August 12, 2019 / 10:44 AM The city and Anderson agree neither party will publicly disparage the other party, including, "comments or statements to the press. Rob Mathis, the prospective homebuyer, posted on Facebook. 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. Anderson said he feared for his life, according to the findings of an investigation report created by then-Muskegon County Prosecutor Tony Tague. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Monday Thursday: 8:00am 5:30pm Officer. I was disgusted even being in that house.. 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 racist material in Andersons Holton home that was for sale. I first read about this a couple years ago in the newspaper, the story with the attention-grabbing power of a bad joke. Reyna Mathis was sentenced to 60 days in jail for assaulting an officer, the report states, which she disputes. He describes himself as an amateur historian who likes to collect antique items from that time period. They shall respect and protect the rights of individuals and perform their services with honesty, zeal, courage, discretion, integrity, dedication and sound judgment. One from 2010 alleges Anderson "acted rudely and disrespectfully" during an incident which led to the use of pepper spray and two people being arrested, the report states. "I was just so disgusted," Mathis told MLive.com. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Mathis said he had received death threats after uploading the images to Facebook. Kayla Renie / Muskegon Chronicle via AP file. Former Muskegon police officer Charles Chuck Anderson was fired 10 days ago following an internal affairs investigation into the complaint by citizen Rob Mathis who saw a framed KKK. 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. / CBS/AP. 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. He said the flags are part of his extensive "Dukes of Hazzard" collection. He was cleared of wrongdoing in the 2009 shooting of an unarmed black man, who, an investigation found, used Anderson's police radio and . Anderson was fired in September following the release of the 421-page investigation by Muskegon Public Safety Director Jeffrey Lewis and Muskegon City Manager Peterson. Peterson refused to provide further details about what was discussed during the disciplinary hearing, but said that a redacted version of the inquiry into . MUSKEGON COUNTY, MI The case of a Muskegon police officer fired after Confederate flags and KKK memorabilia were found in his home was the subject of a two-part series by the This American Life radio program that examines the difficulty of rooting racism out of police forces. 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. They said they thought it odd there were items with Confederate flags in the garage and home, but Rob Mathis told Calhoun he was undone when he saw a framed application to join the KKK in one of the bedrooms. Make it easy to keep up to date with more stories like this. The stationreported that since posting the KKK application on Facebook, Robert and Reyna Mathis have receiveddeath threats. Anderson was placed on leave pending an investigation that began Aug. 8. I guess I can't answer that question," Hilson told the newspaper. Address Police Department City Hall1st Floor 933 Terrace St Muskegon, MI 49440 Hours Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 5:30pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday: Closed Phone (231) 724-6903 Fax (231) 724-2043 Send a message Document Search Stay Connected The report states they refused to comply with Andersons commands and Reyna Mathis "struck him in the face and eye with her hand." 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. Ext. 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During Anderson's 22-year career as a police officer, he had two complaints made against him. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. According to WZZM-TV, the report gave Peterson enough reason to fire Anderson this month. Officer Charles Anderson was terminated after a disciplinary hearing concluded Thursday afternoon, Muskegon City Manager Frank Peterson told NBC News. 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. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. The agreement also means a wrongful termination grievance Anderson and the Police Officers Labor Council filed against the city following the firing will be withdrawn. Mathis, who is Black, said he felt disgusted by what he saw. He saidhe's had run-ins with police and mighthave been arrested by Anderson. Mathis is a U.S. Army veteran who was bornin Detroit. He was subsequently cleared of any wrongdoing when the shooting was deemed to be an act of self-defense. 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. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot loses reelection bid, Fiery train crash in Greece kills dozens, many of them students. The Muskegon Police Department announced on Aug. 8 that it had opened an internal investigation after a social media post was "brought to its attention" accusing the veteran officer of "being in possession of certain items associated with a white supremacy group.". "I feel as though we are being punished because of something we saw in a home that we never asked to see.". 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.. The paper reported that Anderson was cleared of fatally shooting a black man, Julius Johnson, 23, following a traffic stop in 2009. Officer Charles Anderson of the Muskegon Police Department gives his testimony at the Muskegon County Hall of Justice, on March 20, 2019. Related: Cop fired for KKK, Confederate flag memorabilia signs separation agreement. 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