As reported here, this past Sunday morning, while on routine patrol, 26 year old rookie Seattle Police Officer Joselito Barber was struck by a speeding Yukon SUV that was traveling at up to 80 mph at the time of the crash. Officer Barber was killed instantly.
The driver of the Yukon was possibly under the influence of drugs or alcohol (maybe both), and was no stranger to the criminal justice system. She was released from a minimum security facility just 11 days before the fatal accident, even though she had at least four outstanding misdemeanor warrants for her arrest, and she was driving on a suspended license.
Four outstanding warrants. Driving on a suspended license. Released 11 days prior to the incident from a minimum security facility for drug offenders.
Tell me again why drugs should be legalized, and their use condoned?
Update: $1 Million Bail For Woman Accused In Officer's Death
As reported here, the woman involved in the fatal crash last Sunday morning, Mary Jane Rivas, 31 and a six-time felon, has had her bail set at $1 million, and is likely facing vehicular homicide charges this coming Monday.
King County Prosecutor Norm Maleng is said to be seeking the maximum sentence possible in this case, due to the extenuating circumstances. I hope he does.
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