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Preschool Teacher, 22, Arrested on TV After Condemning Trump
Cops moved in with handcuffs while the teacher was still on camera
January 06, 2026 – A preschool teacher was arrested on camera as soon as she finished a TV interview criticizing Donald Trump, fueling the debate over protest policing and free speech.
Jessica Plichta, 22, said she was the only person arrested among roughly 200 demonstrators at an anti-war protest in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Saturday, hours after Nicolas Maduro was detained in Caracas by the U.S. military.
In the broadcast footage, two officers could be seen approaching from behind as she wrapped her interview with WZZM, the city’s ABC affiliate, then escorted her away as she told them, “I am not resisting arrest.”
She also said officers repeatedly pressed her on whether she was Venezuelan, what her connection to Venezuela was, and why she had attended the protest. Plichta claimed they tried to get her to identify other demonstrators.
No more free speech in America?
The U.S. has fallen from third to ninth place in the global ranking for support of free speech rights since 2021, according to a new study published by the Future of Free Speech at Vanderbilt University.
The annual study, titled “Who in the World Supports Free Speech?” surveyed over 52,000 people about their support for free speech policies in 33 countries in October 2024.
This year’s findings show the U.S. has the third largest decline in support for free speech rights in the world, just behind Israel and Japan.
Plichta later told Zeteo: “I don’t think it’s a coincidence that as soon as I finished an interview speaking on Venezuela, I was arrested.”
She told the outlet the officers shoved her into the back of a patrol car without fastening her seat belt, then drove a short distance down the street—out of view of cameras and bystanders.
The government is always making Americans bend over
According to Plichta, they stopped again, pulled her out, bent her over the vehicle, patted her down, and took her belongings. She recalled one officer saying they moved her because she was “making a scene.”
“It just shows how much they feel they can get away with things, how easy it is for them to isolate people from the public eye when they’re doing this.”
Plichta said she largely stayed quiet as officers took her to jail, where she said the same questions continued. She was released about three hours later, after other protesters gathered to demand she be freed and was seen punching the air in a video shared on Facebook.
If the Brenham police department really wanted to fix their reputation, they would what?
George Carlin’s thoughts on police.
The truth about why Officer Ronnie Jackson resigned from the College Station Police Department
UPDATE:
The reason Officer Ronnie Jackson left the College Station Police Department was that he was having some personal issues in his “mind.” He seemed to be struggling and forgetting police equipment at home, including his gun. Jackson was questioned about leaving these items at home. Jackson indicated that he was distracted due to his sister being in the hospital. Jackson also mentioned that he needed to take his grandmother to the hospital to be with her.
The department decided to give him some time off so he could sort through his personal needs and return to focus on success. While Officer Jackson was off, his supervisor went up to the hospital to take his sister a card from the police department. When the supervisor arrived, he was told that Jackson’s sister had been discharged a week earlier. His superiors questioned Jackson about this, and Jackson fumbled through the story and consistently communicated this to others.
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Speculation on why Officer Jackson would not want the Brenham PD to call his former employer before he was hired
On his application, Jackson specifically requested that the department not contact the College Station PD as a reference. Such a request is highly unusual in law enforcement hiring, where reference and background checks from previous agencies are routine and expected. The decision raises questions about Jackson’s separation from College Station PD and what feedback that department might have provided.
Jackson listed his reason for leaving College Station PD as being “unhappy with his supervisors,” a vague explanation that leaves much to interpretation. The lack of detail makes it unclear whether the departure was voluntary or related to performance or disciplinary issues.
Sex Discrimination and Retaliation Allegations in Police Department Lawsuit
Officer Tiffany Anderson worked at the Wichita police department for seven years, having no trouble from her male colleagues. Officer Anderson was accused of several things by the department, including a hit-and-run she was allegedly involved in.
Anderson claimed that she had been treated unfairly due to her being a woman. Officer Anderson then used the vagina card and cried discrimination against the department, resigned, and then sued the department. The judge threw out her case.
It’s hard to know who to believe, because it’s a proven fact that all police officers lie.
Questions Raised Over How Washington County Sheriff Handled The Carey Counsil Incident
Community members are questioning how police discretion is applied following an incident involving Carey Counsil, a professor at Blinn College at Brenham.
According to reports, Counsil was involved in a single-vehicle crash in which his vehicle entered a pond. Authorities say he did not remain at the scene or contact law enforcement following the crash.
After leaving the area, Counsil reportedly walked for nearly four hours through wooded terrain while wearing only swim trunks. At approximately 4 a.m., he came upon a residence and entered the home, according to reports. He then entered a woman’s bedroom, waking her while she was asleep.
The incident has raised public questions about how law enforcement determines charges and exercises discretion in cases involving serious misconduct, particularly in comparison to how similar incidents involving other individuals are handled.
Officials have not publicly addressed whether professional status, circumstances, or other factors influenced the response or charging decisions in this case. The incident has prompted public scrutiny of how law enforcement applies charging decisions and discretion in serious cases, especially when compared with the treatment of others in similar situations.
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Brenham Police accountability entails holding both individual officers and law enforcement agencies accountable for delivering effective crime control services and maintaining public order.
The City Sued Again
This latest lawsuit regards discrimination.
Defendants in the lawsuit are: City of Brenham, Officers Ashley Burns, Thomas Kurie, Richelle Malinowski, Eric Crosby, Jason Kasprowwicz, Karen Stacks, Conner Caskey, Kevin Raven, Llody Powell, and Excel Motors.
Stand Up For Our Laws and Refuse Unlawful Orders
There Is No Left and Right – Only Tyranny and Freedom
Cops are not your friends
“Parents should teach teenagers not to answer questions from police or school officials without a parent or attorney present.”
Texas DPS Trooper Is Sent Home For Bumping Into South Carolina Players During The Game Against Texas A&M
After breaking free from Texas A&M defenders for an 80-yard touchdown, South Carolina’s Nyck Harbor jogged toward the tunnel while favoring his hamstring. Moments later, as Harbor exited the tunnel with teammates and South Carolina players, a Texas Department of Public Safety officer pushed through the group and turned back to angrily address them.
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Deputy Rumke accidentally discharged His Gun
Washington County Deputy Resigns After Leaving Inmate in Hot Van and Accidental Firearm Discharge.
COURTHOUSE-IAD-2025-003_Redacted-10.23.25-5More records here: Washington County Sheriff’s Department
Washington County Sheriff’s Department Sued Over Inmate Suicide
washington-county-sheriffA federal lawsuit filed February 12 in Austin alleges that Washington County and the Washington County Sheriff’s Department violated the constitutional rights of Cameron Pritchett, a 31-year-old man who died by suicide while detained at the Washington County Jail in 2019. The lawsuit, filed by Pritchett’s family, claims jail officials failed to provide adequate medical and mental health care and did not take appropriate steps to protect him despite allegedly knowing of his serious mental health conditions and heightened suicide risk.
Lee County Sheriff Arrested on DWI Charge
Garrett Christian Durrenberger, the sheriff of Lee County, was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated.
Joseph Merkley, the safety coordinator with Brenham ISD, admits he sexually harassed a woman
Now working around children at Brenham ISD, Officer Joseph Merkley admits to sexually harassing a woman.
During the investigation of sexual harassment. Officer Merkley told the chief that he was a victim of sexual harassment.
Merkley acknowledged that it was he who was making inappropriate comments of a sexual nature to a woman.
Merkley said that he had destroyed all text messages and emails to cover his ass. Destroying government records is a crime.
Ex-officer Merkley is now a coordinator of safety and security officer at the Brenham school district.
Brenham-Merkley-sexOfficer Kevin Mertz Admits That He Lied On the Police Report
Kevin Mertz had a dispute concerning Officer Mayo, a member of the Brenham PD.
At the trial, Kevin Mertz admitted to initiating physical contact in the dispute with Mayo.
Mertz said that he had never taken away Mayo’s permission to come into his home.
Later, Mertz admitted that he lied about calling 911; he also admitted that Mayo, only tried to stop him from making the phone call, believing he was calling her mother.
Why didn’t County Attorney Renee Mueller file charges against Kevin Mertz for giving a false police statement?
After Termination, Brenham PD Rehired Officer Merkley and Accepted His Resignation
Dant Lange Left The Department Due To Misconduct
Officer Dant Lange was with the Brenham PD for over 20 years
What are the reasons Dant Lange no longer serves and protects the citizens? Abusive, inconsiderate, and inflammatory language toward a civilian – loss of police property.
There was an incident in 2021 where he failed to take appropriate action during a traffic stop involving a driver openly admitting to having marijuana, failure to obey a direct order by the chief, interference with several criminal cases, policy violations, including harassment and creating a hostile work environment, and racial profiling.
Complaints filed against Brenham officers
Brenham-6Complaints filed on Brenham officers’ sexual harassment, illegal searches, privacy policy, official misconduct, and more!
David Dudenhoeffer shows his big balls to a female officer
Officer Dudenhoeffer was traveling to a training class with a female officer. While on the way to the training class, Dudenhoeffer exposed himself and said he had big balls and asked the female officer if she wanted to touch them.
Emil “Trey” Gully sexually harassed female officers for decades
Sexually harassing female officers.
The City of Brenham dislikes people with disabilities working for the city
Officer L.V. (name withheld) joined the Brenham PD after completing 752 hours of training.
Shortly after beginning service, Officer L.V. alleged discrimination by the City of Brenham and the Brenham PD under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
After serving 134 days as a Brenham officer, Officer L.V. filed a lawsuit against the city. Taxpayers paid $$$!
Deputy Involved in Accidental Discharge at Sheriff’s Office
Deputy Billy Ruemke accidentally discharged their weapon inside the sheriff’s office. Holleway said the incident occurred in a secure area and only resulted in property damage.
Ruemke received discipline in the form of time off without pay, scheduled for remedial training. Holleway said instances of this nature typically carry a suspension of two to three days, adding that the employee has completed that suspension.
With a 45-year career in law enforcement, Ruemke wasn’t able to handle a firearm safely. Ruemke ended up resigning.
Brenham Police officers had to retake a class on the U.S. Constitution
The Brenham Police Department recently held a mandatory training session on the U.S. Constitution for all officers after internal assessments determined that some members lacked sufficient understanding of constitutional principles.
According to the department, the initiative underscores their commitment to upholding constitutional protections—such as due process, search and seizure rules, free speech and assembly rights—while conducting law-enforcement activities. The training aims to reduce risks of civil rights violations and enhance public trust.
The City of Brenham Faces Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit
The suit alleges violations of the First and Fourth Amendments, including claims of retaliation, all reportedly captured on video.
Sources indicate that former Chief Lloyd Powell has admitted to aspects of the allegations following the release of a video that surfaced.
An investigation by the Texas Rangers reportedly confirmed both the civil rights violations and multiple breaches of departmental policy. Their findings also state that former Chief Powell failed to hold his officers accountable for their actions.
Police corruption
Police corruption is the abuse of authority for personal or financial gain, ranging from minor favors to systemic criminal behavior. It erodes public trust, undermines the rule of law, and can have devastating effects on individuals and communities.
Corruption of authority: The misuse of a position of authority for personal benefit. This can include taking small gratuities like free meals or discounts in exchange for favoritism.
Extortion and bribery: In extortion, an officer uses threats to demand money or favors. In bribery, a civilian offers an officer money or favors for preferential treatment, such as avoiding a ticket or an arrest.
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Perjury: Lying under oath during investigations or court proceedings to protect other officers or secure a conviction.
The “frame-up”: Planting or fabricating evidence to ensure the conviction of a suspect, particularly in drug cases.
Noble cause corruption: Engaging in illegal or unethical behavior for what an officer believes is a good outcome, based on the belief that “the ends justify the means”.
Abuse of authority: This broad category includes police brutality, sexual assault, harassment, false imprisonment, and conducting unlawful searches and seizures.
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The Brenham Police Department records and reports involving law enforcement officers are now available to the public, marking a significant step toward increased transparency and accountability in policing. The release includes officer conduct reports, internal records, and documented incidents, allowing citizens, journalists, and advocacy groups greater insight into law enforcement operations.