In September 2014, the Naples Police Department was made aware of a letter that was
delivered to numerous individuals both inside and outside the City of Naples, alleging
misconduct within the City of Naples government and the police department. Copies of the
letter were sent directly to Arlington Virginia Police Chief M. Douglas Scott and to Theophani
Stamos, the Commonwealth of Virginia’s attorney for Arlington County and the City of Falls
Church. It was reported that the letters were delivered in a plain, white, hand-addressed
envelope, absent of a return address. Some recipients reported while the envelope had
stamps affixed to it, the envelope was not post-marked, nor were the stamps cancelled,
leading them to believe that the envelope was placed into their mail boxes by someone other
than a U.S. Postal Services employee. One recipient reported that the letter was delivered to
them with postage due.
The letter enumerates thirty-three items that are alleged to have occurred between
September 25, 2007 and August 2, 2014. The letter was distributed after the off–duty shooting
incident involving Sergeant Amy Young and Officer David Monroig that occurred at Sergeant
Young’s home in Estero, but before the completion of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office
investigation into the incident. This is significant, because the writer appears to have believed
that Sergeant Amy Young was criminally responsible for the incident, rather than a victim of
domestic violence. The last line of the anonymously written letter reads “look were we are
today with an officer dead, the father of three children…and one officer on family leave of
absence but attended a line-up on Saturday 8/2 to tell her fellow officers that she looked
forward to returning to work.”
On October 29, 2014, the Office of the State Attorney, Twentieth Judicial Circuit of Florida,
issued a statement regarding the investigation of the shooting involving Sergeant Amy Young
and Officer David Monroig that after careful review they concurred with the findings of the Lee
County Sheriff’s Office and the Lee County Medical Examiner, who concluded that Officer
David Monroig was left-handed, had stippling to the left side of his head, a prevalence of
gunshot residue on his left hand, and that the crime scene investigation, including trajectory
analysis, gunshot residue testing, and autopsy results, indicated that Officer Monroig shot
Sergeant Amy Young and then shot himself. The death of Officer Monroig negated the filing of
any criminal charges against him in this matter.
Naples Police Department training records establish that on February 22, 2014, Officer
Monroig qualified with the Walther PPS 40 caliber semiautomatic firearm found near his body.
The Walther had a magazine capacity of six 40 caliber cartridges and a load capacity of
seven 40 caliber cartridges, and was found with three cartridges in the magazine and a fourth
cartridge in the chamber. Sergeant Amy Young’s weapon was not fired that night, as the
ballistic evidence in the home revealed that the only weapon fired in the home was the
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 Walther, belonging to Officer David Monroig. Two fired projectiles were recovered from the
scene, as well as two spent casings, both of which were fired from Officer David Monroig’s
firearm.
The letter expressing concerns about government and historical events that have occurred
involving police department employees was not signed by the writer, nor did it contain any
specific information that would identify the author. However, on November 20, 2014, Sergeant
Michael Herman contacted Professional Standards Sergeant Michael O’Reilly and reported
he (Sergeant Herman) had a conversation with Officer Charles Ankenbauer, who told him that
retired Officer Scott Stamets had written the letter.
On November 24, 2014, Officer Charles Ankenbauer was interviewed and stated that he had
a conversation with Officer Scott Stamets in the parking lot of the police station, during which
Officer Stamets told him that he authored, and was involved in the distribution, of the most
recently circulated anonymous letter that alleges misconduct within the police department.
Officer Stamets resigned from the Naples Police Department on October 2, 2014. On
December 3, 2014, a certified letter was sent via U.S. mail to retired Officer Stamets at his
home in Ohio, summarizing the information provided by Officer Ankenbauer and asking that
he (Officer Stamets) contact this investigator to discuss his involvement in the anonymous
letter that was circulated. Officer Stamets received the letter from the Naples Police
Department on December 6, 2014, and signed the return receipt indicating that he personally
accepted the letter from the mail carrier. To date, retired Officer Stamets has not contacted
anyone in the police department to discuss his alleged involvement in the preparation or
distribution of the letter proclaiming misconduct on the part of City of Naples employees. At
the time of this investigation, it is unknown, but suspected, that other individuals were
involved in preparing and distributing the letter. Identifying the individuals involved and
interviewing them would aid in the investigation of the allegations.
On January 30, 2105, Officer William Gonsalves was interviewed. Officer Gonsalves’ name
appeared in the letters sent to Arlington County Attorney Theopani Stamos and Arlington
Virginia Chief of Police M. Douglas Scott. Officer Gonsalves was one of fourteen officers that
travelled to Arlington, Virginia in May 2011, to attend the National Peace Officers Memorial
Service. In the letters, Officer Gonsalves’ name is misspelled as “Gonsalvez”. During his
interview, Officer Gonsalves testified that retired Officer Scott Stamets frequently misspelled
his (Officer Gonsalves) name in e-mails and other documents, as well as in a recent letter
written by Officer Stamets, relating to an award that he (Officer Stamets) recently received
from the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI).
Administrative Investigation
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 The items listed below were copied from the accusatory letter. Following each allegation is
either a reference to a previously conducted administrative review and/or any investigative
actions taken as part of this review.
In accordance with FSS 112.532, Law Enforcement Officers’ and Correctional Officers’ rights,
previously closed investigations against a law enforcement officer or correctional officer may
be reopened, notwithstanding the limitations period for commencing disciplinary action,
demotion, or dismissal, only if:


Significant new evidence has been discovered that is likely to affect the outcome of
the investigation.



The evidence could not have reasonably been discovered in the normal course of
investigation or the evidence resulted from the pre-disciplinary response of the
officer.

1. 9/25/07 DeTeso wrote to Chief Morales asserting that Neal Schaefer discussed
the answers to an upcoming promotional exam with Bobby young and that
DeTeso was afraid of retaliation for reporting cheating. DeTeso was fired
11/15/07. (Weschler performed the Internal Affairs investigation.)
Two separate internal affairs investigations were conducted in reference to this
incident. Internal Investigation CC07-13, which concluded that Donald DeTeso was
untruthful, deceptive and provided false information to investigators, violated numerous
policies. DeTeso was terminated on November 15, 2007. Internal Investigation CC0714 was closed and classified as Unfounded.


No significant new evidence was discovered that would likely affect the outcome
of the investigation and in accordance with Florida State Statute 112.532, neither
case can be reopened.

2. 3/08 Amy Young & Popka filed a two page complaint with City Mgr., Bill Moss,
that Chief Morales made a deal with an officer which would constitute felonies
for unlawful compensation & reward for official behavior and official misconduct.


Chief Morales is no longer employed by the Naples Police Department.



No significant new evidence was discovered that would likely affect the outcome
of the investigation and in accordance with Florida State Statute 112.532, the
case cannot be reopened.
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 3. 7/09/08 Chief Morales announces retirement. The FDLE (Florida Department of
Law Enforcement) investigation was ongoing and he had received a vote of “No
Confidence” from the (FOP) Fraternal Order of Police. After that he announced
his retirement.
Florida Department of Law Enforcement records show that former Chief of Police
Victor Morales, retired (not involving misconduct) from the Naples Police Department.
His separation date is recorded as August 1, 2008. The Florida Department of Law
Enforcement was contacted on April 8, 2015, and indicated that they did not, nor are
they investigating, any incidents involving former Chief Morales.
4. 7/15/08 Bill Moss, Naples City Manager, names Integrity Control Manager
Thomas Weschler as Chief of police and fire despite results of national search
with well-qualified applicants.
Chief Weschler was named the interim Chief of Police when Chief Morales retired in
August of 2008. Following a search process, Chief Weschler was permanently
appointed to the position in September of 2008. The decision to appoint Chief
Weschler was made by a panel of community leaders and ten department directors
employed by the City of Naples.
5. November-December 2008. Complaint filed against Detectives Bobby Young
and Seth Finman for civil rights violations against youth.
On June 10, 2009, the Naples Police Department opened internal investigation
Number CC09-02 in reference to a complaint filed against Detective R. Young and
Sergeant Finman. The investigation revealed that the employees' actions were within
the guidelines of the Naples Police Department General Orders and the laws of the
State of Florida. The internal investigation was classified as unfounded, and was
subsequently presented to the Citizens’ Review Board, which concurred with the police
department's finding. The police department’s general order was amended to indicate
that, when reasonable, the parents or guardian of juveniles should be contacted prior
to them being interviewed.


No significant new evidence was discovered that would likely affect the outcome
of the investigation and in accordance with Florida State Statute 112.532, the
case cannot be reopened.

6. 1/8/2010 CCSO Case 10-00000699 NP Eric Noe crashed patrol car in to cab in
alley by Campiello’s. Cab driver arrested, charges later dropped. Black box in
NPD car never examined to determine actual speed. Check in car video? Report
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 incomplete/fraudulent? Lawsuit filed by defendant against city recently settled
in favor of defendant.
In accordance with the Naples Police Department General Orders, on January 22,
2010, a review of the vehicular pursuit, traffic crash, and Officer Noe's actions were
conducted. The in-car video was reviewed as part of the follow-up investigation. It was
determined that Officer Eric Noe was in violation of the department policy governing
pursuits and at fault in the crash. Officer Noe received a three-day suspension without
pay for violating policy.


No significant new evidence was discovered that would likely affect the outcome
of the investigation and in accordance with Florida State Statute 112.532, the
case cannot be reopened.

7. 8/10 Amy Young promoted to Sergeant. Young went to DeTeso’s home to
celebrate and found him with Jody Warrick (Aux. deputy of the CCSP). Amy
Young broke a bottle of wine, was yelling at, punched and kicked DeTeso and
told him and Warrick that if she had her gun, she would shoot them both in the
head. Young later broke into DeTeso home to go thru Warrick’s things.
This incident was investigated as part of the Naples Police Department internal
investigation INQ11-01. Jody Warrick and Sergeant Amy Young were interviewed by
Investigator James Hendry in reference to these accusations. Jody Warrick testified
that she had no knowledge of Sergeant Amy Young making threats to shoot her or
Donald DeTeso in the head. Warrick also said in her statement that the first time she
heard about this allegation was when it was told to her by Officer Russell Ayers.
Donald DeTeso did not respond to interview requests made by Investigator James
Hendry, nor did Donald DeTeso ever file a police report with any law enforcement
agency indicating that he had been the victim of a crime. The allegations were
classified by Investigator James Hendry as Unfounded.


No significant new evidence was discovered that would likely affect the outcome
of the investigation and in accordance with Florida State Statute 112.532, the
case cannot be reopened.

8. 9/10 Amy Young pulled Warrick in to her office, closed the door and threatened
her with her job by stating that if she told anyone what happened at DeTeso
home, they would both be fired & told Warrick to keep her mouth shut.
This incident was investigated as part of the Naples Police Department internal
investigation INQ11-01. The allegation was classified as Unfounded.

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 

No significant new evidence was discovered that would likely affect the outcome
of the investigation and in accordance with Florida State Statute 112.532, the
case cannot be reopened.

9. 11//10 Chief Weschler no longer responsible for Naples Fire and Emergency
services or Beach Patrol but maintains same salary.
The decision to separate the police and fire departments was made by the City
Manager, and was done so in the best interest of the City. The Beach Specialists are
currently part of the police department.
10. Feb-Mar 2011 Amy Young accidentally discharges her gun while on duty. Young
was working with Monroig and Rudnick. Lt. Anthony, Barkley and Chief
responded. Asked what happened and said not to discuss the matter. Bullet
went over head of suspect and hit Preston Steakhouse.
Should be
documentation related to incident requiring remedial training. A. Young also
accidentally discharged her Taser while she had a recruit with her. Finman said
she has a nervous condition that causes her finger to twitch. Finman and
Sheridan later asked a range Officer to sign a prepared document that Amy
Young had received remedial training at the range but the Officer told them to
take his name off the document and would not sign it because she didn’t receive
the training.
On March 25, 2011, at approximately 11:09PM, Sergeant Amy Young responded to a
call from a citizen, who indicated that he observed an individual running down the
middle of the street in the area of 300 7th Street N, and that person appeared to be
trying to avoid police officers that were in the vicinity. The physical description of the
subject matched that of a reportedly armed suspect that was involved in an incident in
the 1000 Block of 2nd Avenue N. Upon locating the suspicious individual, Sergeant A.
Young drew her weapon, and then as she opened the door of the vehicle, accidently
discharged her firearm.
The projectile from Sergeant Amy Young’s accidental discharge of her firearm struck
the driver’s side mirror of the police vehicle, passed through it, and then struck the
upper portion of the wall of a building located at 99 9 th Street S. Lieutenant John
Barkley and Lieutenant Ralph Anthony responded to the scene. Chief Weschler did not
respond to the scene. As required by policy, Sergeant Amy Young completed a City of
Naples Property Damage Report and a Naples Police Department Use of Force
Report, both of which were reviewed by Lieutenant Matthew Fletcher. Copies of
Naples Police Offense Incident Report 11-00729, witness affidavits, photographs, the
property damage report and the use of force report were all sent to the department’s
Use of Force Review Board. The Use of Force Review Board was comprised of
Captain John Adams, Lieutenant Greg Gaffney, Sergeant Greg Sheridan, and
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 Sergeant Seth Finman. Following the Board’s review of the incident, Captain John
Adams authored a memo, dated April 25, 2011, to Chief Thomas Weschler indicating
that the accidental discharge of Sergeant Amy Young’s firearm was a mistake caused
by carelessness, which resulted in damage to city property. On April 26, 2011,
Sergeant Amy Young was issued a written reprimand for violating General Order 006,
Carelessness, which resulted in damage to materials, equipment, tools, or property.
On April 21, 2011, the Naples Police Department conducted a ten-hour in-service
firearms training class, as well as annual firearms qualifications. Sergeant Amy Young
and twelve other Naples Police Department Officers attended the training that was
conducted at the Collier County Sheriff's Office gun range. During this in-service
training, Sergeant Greg Sheridan provided remedial instruction to Sergeant Amy Young
that focused on safety, the proper handling of firearms, and trigger control. Sergeant
Greg Sheridan completed a memo on April 25, 2011, documenting that the remedial
training was completed on April 21, 2011. On October 14, 2014, a sworn statement
was taken from Sergeant Sheridan where he indicates that on April 21, 2011, he
provided Sergeant Amy Young with individual firearms instruction that included proper
stance, holstering, un-holstering, and trigger control. His “coaching sessions” occurred
throughout the ten (10) hour training class at the Collier County Sheriff’s Office gun
range. Whether Sergeant Amy Young was on the firing line qualifying with her
handgun or off to the side, Sergeant Sheridan reiterated the importance of keeping her
finger away from the trigger when not ready to fire her handgun. This repetitious
remedial training consisted of ongoing verbal coaching sessions by Sergeant Sheridan.
Sergeant Sheridan’s memo, dated April 25, 2011, documents the remedial training
completed on April 21, 2011 and indicates that department firearms instructors
Sergeant Finman, Master Officer Walden, and Officer Doyle provided instruction on
basic firearms handling, safety and stress firing as part of the training received by all
officers who attended the in-service training. Sergeant Finman, Master Officer Walden,
and Officer Doyle were interviewed by this investigator and do not collectively recall
being witnesses to the remedial training conducted by Sergeant Sheridan but agreed,
based on their review of the documentary evidence, that Sergeant Amy Young was
present at the training, did receive instruction and did achieve a qualifying score with
her handgun that met the FDLE qualifications standards.
Officer Matthew Doyle stated to this investigator that he was asked to sign or initial the
April 25, 2011 memo prepared by Sergeant Sheridan regarding Sergeant Amy Young’s
remedial firearms training. However, because he (Officer Doyle) did not specifically
participate in the remedial portion of the in-service training, he refused to sign the
memo, but did not ask that his name be removed from the document. In a statement
given to this investigator, Sergeant Sheridan stated that he included the names of all
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 the firearms instructors that provided instruction at the in-service training on April 21,
2011 because all of the training received by Sergeant A. Young that day, whether
remedial in nature or not, was focused on firearms safety, proficiency, and the proper
application of response to resistance as evidenced by the instructional outline, quizzes
and firearms qualification scores recorded for each officer that was in attendance.
Sergeant Amy Young’s independent recollection of the specifics surrounding her
remedial training on April 21, 2011 was vague. However, she did recall receiving
firearms related instructional interaction, guidance, and training from Sergeant Greg
Sheridan.
On October 20, 2014, a statement was taken from Lieutenant Seth Finman regarding
the allegation that he said or wrote a memo indicating that Sergeant Amy Young had a
nervous condition that caused her finger to twitch. In April 2011, Finman was a
sergeant, and did not supervise Sergeant Amy Young. However, as a sergeant, Finman
was a member of the police department’s Use of Force Review Board and the
department’s lead firearms instructor. Lieutenant Finman denies that he ever told
anyone or wrote in a memo that Sergeant A. Young had a nervous condition that
caused her finger to twitch. Lieutenant Finman states that to the best of his
recollection, the Use of Force Review Board did not meet to collectively review
Sergeant Amy Young’s accidental discharge of her firearm, but independently received
and reviewed the Naples Police Department Use of Force Report that was completed
by Sergeant Amy Young on March 26, 2011, as well as other supporting
documentation. Lieutenant Finman received this package of information for review on
or about April 25, 2011. Following his review, he signed and dated the Use of Force
Report form, and wrote that he concluded the accidental discharge of Sergeant Amy
Young’s firearm was due to carelessness. The Use of Force Report was also signed
by Captain John Adams, Lieutenant Greg Gaffney, and Sergeant Greg Sheridan and all
concurred that the accidental discharge of the firearm was a mistake due to
carelessness. Chief Weschler also signed the Use of Force Report and checked the
box, indicating that Sergeant Amy Young’s actions were not within department policy.
A review of the department’s personnel records, records on file in the Professional
Standards Division, as well as the department’s electronically stored communications
were checked to see if there were materials written by Sergeant Finman, or any other
employee indicating that Sergeant Amy Young had a nervous condition that causes her
finger to twitch. The City’s Technical Services Director assisted in conducting the
search of the files stored electronically. As a result of the review relative to this
investigation, no documents could be located that contained information relating to
Sergeant Amy Young having a nervous condition that causes her finger to twitch.
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 Officer Russell Ayers was interviewed as part of this investigation, and stated that he
has seen and read a one or two page memo authored by Sergeant Finman reference
to Sergeant A. Young’s accidental discharge of her firearm, and that all that he can
recall is that Sergeant Finman’s name was in the “From” section of the memo and that
somewhere in the body of the memo it had the words “when I get excited I have an
itchy trigger finger” or something similar. Officer Ayers cannot recall anything else
about the memo. Officer Ayers indicated that in April or May of 2011, he had a
discussion about Sergeant A. Young’s accidental discharge of her firearm with
Sergeant Finman, and that Sergeant Finman mentioned the memo and its contents to
him, and then several days later Sergeant Finman let Officer Ayers read the memo.
Officer Ayers specified in his statement that he saw the memo for a second time in
2012, and that it was contained in a collection of documents provided to him by Officer
Scott Stamets. According to Officer Ayers, he asked Officer Stamets if he could make
a copy of the memo and Officer Stamets replied that he did not want Officer Ayers to
make a copy. Officer Ayers also testified that he wanted to locate the memo in 2012,
because he was told that Sergeant Amy Young had filed a complaint against him and
became interested in the memo again following the shooting incident between Officer
Monroig and Sergeant Amy Young in July 2014.
Officer Scott Stamets was interviewed on October 1, 2014, and stated that he was
“aware” of a memo written by Seth Finman in reference to Sergeant Amy Young’s
accidental discharge of her firearm that mentions the words “itchy trigger finger” or
something similar. When asked how he became aware of the memo, Officer Stamets
stated that he thinks the memo from Sergeant Finman may have been included as part
of a public records request he made for documents relating to Sergeant Amy Young’s
accidental discharge of her firearm. However, later in his statement, Officer Stamets
quantified that he was not really sure how he came to be in possession of the memo.
In his statement, Officer Stamets originally denied showing the memo to Officer Ayers
or anyone else, but then later testified that he may have shown it to Officer Ayers and
others who asked to review the file he had containing documents relating to Sergeant
Amy Young’s accidental discharge of her firearm. Officer Stamets was asked if Officer
Ayers asked him if he could make a copy of the memo and he stated that Officer Ayers
did not ask for a copy, but had he, Officer Stamets would have allowed Officer Ayers to
copy any of the documents he had in his file, because they were all public records.
Towards the end of Officer Stamets’ statement on October 1, 2014, in regards to the
memo alleged to contain a reference to Sergeant Amy Young having an “itchy trigger
finger”, Officer Stamets stated “I don’t recall having it, I recall seeing it, but I don’t recall
having it.”
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 During the course of the investigation, Officers Ayers and Officer Stamets advised that
the following officers may have either seen the memo allegedly authored by Sergeant
Finman, or overheard conversation about Sergeant Amy Young having a nervous
condition that causes her finger twitch.


On October 2, 2014, Officer Ed Gullekson was interviewed and denied
overhearing any conversations between Sergeant Finman and Officer Russell
Ayers in April or May 2011 in reference to Sergeant Amy Young having a
nervous condition that causes her finger to twitch, or seeing a memo with that
information contained in it.



On October 3, 2014, Officer Michael Clausen was interviewed and denied
overhearing any conversations between Sergeant Finman and Officer Russell
Ayers in April or May 2011 in reference to Sergeant Amy Young having a
nervous condition that causes her finger to twitch, or seeing a memo with that
information contained in it.



On October 3, 2014, Officer Ryan Schickfus was interviewed and denied
overhearing any conversations between Sergeant Finman and Officer Russell
Ayers in April or May 2011 in reference to Sergeant Amy Young having a
nervous condition that causes her finger to twitch, or seeing a memo with that
information in it. However, he was told about the memo by Officer Ayers and
Officer Stamets.



On November 24, 2014, Officer Charles Ankenbauer was interviewed and
denied overhearing any conversations between Sergeant Finman and Officer
Russell Ayers in April or May 2011 in reference to Sergeant Amy Young having a
nervous condition that causes her finger to twitch. However, he stated that he
was told about the memo by Officer Ayers and Officer Stamets. Officer
Ankenbuaer also stated that Officer Stamets told him that he wrote the
anonymous circulated letter that was distributed in September 2014.

The following individuals were interviewed and all indicated that they have never
overheard any conversations where Sergeant Finman said that Sergeant Amy Young
has a nervous condition that causes her finger to twitch, nor have they seen a memo
with that information in it: Captain John Barkley, Lieutenant Michael O’Reilly, Retired
Lieutenant Greg Gaffney, Sergeant Greg Sheridan, Lieutenant Matthew Fletcher,
Sergeant Amy Young, Officer Matthew Doyle, and Officer Steve Walden.
Documentary evidence reviewed as part of this investigation included the following:


Departmental memo authored by Sergeant Greg Sheridan dated April 25, 2011,
stating that Sergeant Amy Young received remedial firearms training on April 21,
2011.
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 

Professional Standards Bureau 2011 In-Service Training Class Roster, dated
April 21, 2011, and signed by Sergeant Amy Young.



FDLE Law Enforcement Officer Firearms Qualification Standard Form (CJST
86A), dated April 21, 2011, and signed by Sergeant Amy Young.



Naples Police Firearms Safety Quiz, and Response to Resistance Firearms test,
both dated April 21, 2011, and signed by Sergeant Amy Young.



City of Naples Property Damage Report.



Naples Police Department Use of Force Report.



Use of Force Review Board memo, authored by Captain John Adams, dated
April 25, 2011.



City of Naples Notice of Disciplinary Action – Written Reprimand, issued to
Sergeant Amy Young on April 26, 2011.



Police Report and CAD Operations Report, NPD Case # 11-00729.

In totality, the documentary evidence and testimony supports the fact that Sergeant
Amy Young attended a ten (10) hour training class on April 21, 2011, successfully
qualified with her handgun, and simultaneously received remedial firearms training,
which was administered and supervised by Sergeant Greg Sheridan. On April 26,
2011, as a result of the accidental discharge of her firearm and subsequent damage to
city property, Sergeant Amy Young was issued a written reprimand for violation of
Naples Police Department General Order GO-006, Carelessness, which results in
damage to materials, equipment, tools, or property. No department records or
testimonial evidence was obtained as part of this investigation to support the allegation
that Sergeant Amy Young accidently discharged her Taser while she had a recruit with
her. No Department records could be located to support the allegation that Sergeant
Seth Finman authored a memo that contained information related to Sergeant Amy
Young having a nervous condition that causes her finger to twitch.
11. April 2011 Amy Young allegedly received remedial firearms training however no
record of going. Check this out. She was a no-show? Amy received written
counseling for carelessness which caused damage to City property. NPD Policy
states that when City property is damaged that officers must be ordered for a
urine test. There is no record of Young taking a urine test.
On March 25, 2011, at approximately 11:09PM, Sergeant Amy Young responded to a
call from a citizen, who indicated that he observed an individual running down the
middle of the street in the area of 300 7th Street N, and that person appeared to be
trying to avoid police officers that were in the vicinity. The physical description of the
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 subject matched that of a reportedly armed suspect that was involved in an incident in
the 1000 Block of 2nd Avenue N. Upon locating the suspicious individual, Sergeant
Young drew her weapon, and then as she opened the door of the vehicle, accidently
discharged her firearm. An internal review of the accidental discharge of the firearm,
and the subsequent damage to the police vehicle was initiated in accordance with
department policy.
The projectile from Sergeant A. Young’s accidental discharge of her firearm struck the
driver’s side mirror of the police vehicle. A City of Naples Work Order (#0000077516)
indicates that the damage to the vehicle was repaired on April 5, 2011. The total cost of
the repair the vehicle was $188.09. Based on the total cost of the damage/repair, a
drug and alcohol test was not required.


City of Naples Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual: Section No. 3-V,
Subject: Employment Issues: Drug-Free Workplace, Policy #4 Post-Accident
reads:



Supervisors are required to ensure drug and alcohol testing of employees
when: Subsection a states: There is preventable damage to City property or by
City vehicles or equipment which, when combined and totaled, is in excess of
$1,000.00.

On March 26, 2011, after reviewing the reports related to this investigation, Lieutenant
Matt Fletcher recommended that Sergeant Amy Young attend a firearms safety course
instructed by one of the Naples Police Department's firearms instructors. The following
certified firearms instructors for the Naples Police Department were present for
instruction and supervision: Lieutenant Seth Finman, Sergeant Greg Sheridan, Master
Officers Matt Doyle and Steve Walden.
On April 21, 2011, the Naples Police Department conducted a ten-hour in-service
firearms training class, as well as annual firearms qualifications. Sergeant Amy Young
and twelve other Naples Police Department Officers attended the training that was
conducted at the Collier County Sheriff's Office gun range. During this in-service
training, Sergeant Greg Sheridan provided remedial instruction to Sergeant Amy Young
that focused on safety, the proper handling of firearms, and trigger control. On October
14, 2014, a sworn statement was taken from Sergeant Sheridan where he indicated
that on April 21, 2011, he provided Sergeant Amy Young with individual firearms
instruction that included proper stance, holstering, un-holstering and trigger control.
His “coaching sessions” occurred throughout the ten (10) hour training class at the
Collier County Sheriff’s Office gun range. Whether Sergeant Amy Young was on the
firing line qualifying with her handgun or off to the side, Sergeant Sheridan stated that
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 he reiterated the importance of keeping her finger away from the trigger when not
ready to fire her handgun. This repetitious remedial training consisted of ongoing
verbal coaching sessions by Sergeant Sheridan.
Sergeant Greg Sheridan completed a memo on April 25, 2011, documenting that the
remedial training was completed on April 21, 2011. Sergeant Sheridan’s memo
indicated that department firearms instructors Sergeant Finman, Master Officer Walden
and Officer Doyle provided instruction on basic firearms handling, safety, and stress
firing as part of the training received by all officers who attended the in-service training.
Sergeant Finman, Master Officer Walden, and Officer Doyle were interviewed by this
investigator and do not collectively recall being witnesses to the remedial training
conducted by Sergeant Sheridan, but agreed based on their review of the documentary
evidence that Sergeant A. Young was present at the training, did receive instruction,
and did achieve a qualifying score with her handgun that met the FDLE qualifications
standards.
Sergeant Amy Young’s independent recollection of the specifics surrounding her
remedial training on April 21, 2011 was vague. However, she did recall receiving
firearms related instructional interaction, guidance, and training from Sergeant Greg
Sheridan.
Documentary evidence reviewed as part of this investigation included the following:


Departmental memo authored by Sergeant G. Sheridan dated April 25, 2011,
stating that Sergeant Amy Young received remedial firearms training on April 21,
2011.



Professional Standards Bureau 2011 In-Service Training Class Roster, dated
April 21, 2011, and signed by Sergeant Amy Young.



FDLE Law enforcement Officer Firearms Qualification Standard Form (CJST
86A), dated April 21, 2011, and signed by Sergeant Amy Young.



Naples Police Firearms Safety Quiz, and Response to Resistance Firearms test,
both dated April 21, 2011, and signed by Sergeant Amy Young.



City of Naples Property Damage Report.



Naples Police Department Use of Force Reports.



Use of Force Review Board memo, authored by Captain John Adams, dated
April 25, 2011.
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City of Naples Notice of Disciplinary Action – Written Reprimand, issued to
Sergeant Amy Young on April 26, 2011.

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City of Naples Policy – Employment Issues, Drug Free Workplace, Post
Accident.

In totality, the documentary evidence and testimony supports the fact that Sergeant
Amy Young attended a ten (10) hour training class on April 21, 2011, successfully
qualified with her handgun, and simultaneously received remedial firearms training,
which was administered and supervised by Sergeant Greg Sheridan. On April 26,
2011, as a result of the accidental discharge of her firearm and subsequent damage to
city property, Sergeant Amy Young was issued a written reprimand for violation of
Naples Police Department General Order GO-006, Carelessness, which results in
damage to materials, equipment, tools, or property.
12. May 2011: Washington DC trip for National Police Week with officer misconduct
and possible criminal activity. Young and witnesses claimed rape. Young’s
firearm was taken away for a time in DC because Amy Young threatened to
shoot Det. Joe Craig in the head. During the investigation no one pulled phone
records, tests messages or emails during this alleged incident (May 2011?) Det.
Craig transferred/demoted from Criminal Investigation Division to patrol on
midnight shift.
This incident was investigated as part of the Naples Police Department internal
investigation INQ11-01, and all of the allegations were classified as Unfounded.


No significant new evidence was discovered that would likely affect the outcome
of the investigation and in accordance with Florida State Statute 112.532, the
case cannot be reopened.

13. 6/24/11 Chief received word that a rape had occurred, which is a serious crime,
in the hotel in Arlington, VA during National Police Week. Chief offered females
Project help, EAP and encouraged them to report the alleged crime to the
appropriate authorities but never questioned either of the 2 female officers or
the suspect about the alleged rape, showing total disregard for the officers
involved and the safety of other members of the NPD.
This incident was investigated as part of the Naples Police Department internal
investigation INQ11-01. Sergeant Amy Young was interviewed by Investigator James
Hendry and denied being raped. As part of INQ11-01, all Naples police employees
that where in Washington D.C for the activities associated with National Police Week
were interviewed and testimony did not support the allegation that Sergeant Amy
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 Young was raped. On June 24, 2011, Chief Weschler did meet with the two female
employees who were on the trip, encouraged them to report a crime if one had
occurred, and recommended services through the Employee Assistance Program
(EAP) and Project Help. Authorities in Virginia were contacted and did not have any
record of the alleged incident being reported to them.


No significant new evidence was discovered that would likely affect the outcome
of the investigation and in accordance with Florida State Statute 112.532, the
case cannot be reopened.

14. 6/11 Amy Young and Dave Monroig living together but still married to former
spouses. Monroig & Young denied this and used a utility bill to verify that
Young & Monroig did not live together. Young was Monroig’s immediate
supervisor. NPD Nepotism Policy states at the time that when a relationship
develops, one of the two subjects must resign from the city within 30 days.
(Never thoroughly investigated!)
This allegation was investigated as part of Naples Police Department internal inquiry
number INQ11-01, which was conducted by Investigator James Hendry. Both Sergeant
Amy Young and Detective Louis David Monroig denied that they were living together.
Investigator James Hendry classified the allegation as Unfounded. The incident was
re-opened an investigated as part of INQ14-02.
15. 9/11 Brian Wingo (24 yr. veteran of NPD) tells Lt. Fletcher about problems with
Amy Young’s street crimes unit. Fletcher said to go back to patrol if not happy.
Wingo did and then retired.
On August 15, 2011, Detective Brian Wingo submitted a memo addressed to Captain
John Adams requesting a transfer from the Special Investigations Unit to Road Patrol.
Detective Wingo’s memo states the following: “I am requesting this transfer due to
various personal reasons that involves my schedule and family.” Detective Wingo
retired on October 3, 2011. Lieutenant Fletcher was interviewed and stated that
Detective Wingo had expressed concerns about Sergeant Amy Young's supervisory
skills within the Special Investigative Unit, sometime time prior to August 15, 2011, but
no policy violations were brought to his attention.
16. 9/11 Ian Rudnick (Member of Amy Young’s street crimes unit) tells Fletcher of
problems and serious safety concerns and was told to return to patrol if he
didn’t like it. Rudnick changed schedule so would not be with Amy Young and
Monroig. In 4/12 he left that SIU (Special Investigative Unit). The SIU was
dismantled due to the fact that no applicants applied for the open position under
Amy Young.
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 On April 13, 2012, Detective Ian Rudnick submitted a memo to Lieutenant Fletcher
requesting transfer from the Special Investigations Unit to Patrol Operations, indicating
that his request was based on personal reasons. The transfer request was approved
by Captain John Adams on April 17, 2011. Lieutenant Fletcher and Officer Rudnick
were interviewed, and both stated that Officer Rudnick had discussed his concerns
about Sergeant A. Young's knowledge of tactical operations with Lieutenant Fletcher.
Officer Rudnick indicated that he offered to assist Sergeant A. Young when planning
and responding to incidents when he was working as part of the Special Investigations
Unit, and then later decided to leave the unit for personal reasons and return to Patrol,
with Lieutenant Fletcher’s approval. The Special Investigations Unit was disbanded
and a new unit called the Crimes Suppression Team was formed, to address a broader
variety of crimes and community issues.
17. 10/11 an anonymous email was sent to City and County alleging serious
misconduct of NPD while in DC. Union officials (incl. Pres. Bobby Young former
husband) fail to offer statement.
The allegations of misconduct made in the anonymous letter were investigated as part
of the Naples Police Department internal investigations INQ11-01 and INQ11-02. All
individuals with information relevant to the investigations were interviewed. Sergeant
Robert Young was among those interviewed as part of INQ11-01.


No significant new evidence was discovered that would likely affect the outcome
of the investigation and in accordance with Florida State Statute 112.532, the
case cannot be reopened.

18. 11/11 NPD said they will investigate lewd email and photos of Amy Young sent to
City Council. When questioned about the safety concerns of Amy Young’s
behavior by a certified crisis counselor, Lt. Anthony dismissed the concerns by
stating that she is ok “We’ve got it covered.”
The allegations of misconduct made in the anonymous e-mail and photographs of
Sergeant Amy Young were investigated as part of the Naples Police Department
internal investigation INQ11-01. The findings of the investigation were released on May
24, 2012.


No significant new evidence was discovered that would likely affect the outcome
of the investigation and in accordance with Florida State Statute 112.532, the
case cannot be reopened.

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 19. Oct-Dec 2011 Supervisors incl. Lt. Anthony encouraging members to use study
guides to complete their NIMS training. These are the answers to the tests.
(Cheating).
The National Incident Management System (NIMS) is a systematic approach that
guides agencies at all levels of government, nongovernmental organizations, and the
private sector to work together and manage incidents involving all threats and hazards,
regardless of cause, size, location, or complexity to reduce loss of life, property and
harm to the environment. The Emergency Management Institute, which is a division of
the U.S. Department of Homeland Security / FEMA offers on-line self-paced
independent study courses that support the nine mission areas identified by the
National Preparedness Goal. Students taking the on-line training courses are allowed
to print the student manual, are required to read the course material, and then take a
final exam. The instructions for taking the exam as posted on the Emergency
Management Institute’s website are as follows:
1. Take a few moments to review your Student Manual and identify questions.
2. Make sure that you get all of your questions answered prior to beginning the
final test.
3. When taking the test…
 Read each item carefully
 Circle your answer on the test
 Check your work and transfer your answer to the computer-scan answer
sheet or enter the answer online.
 You may refer to your Student Manual and the NIMS documents when
completing this test.
The exam questions selected by the Emergency Management Institute are scrambled
by their computer, so that the order of the questions is different for each student to
prevent cheating and to protect the integrity of the testing process. Once the student
completes the test, they are immediately notified of a pass/fail score, and when a
passing score is achieved, a certificate can be printed, which confirms the satisfactory
completion of the training session.
The allegation that Lieutenant Anthony or other supervisors allowed officers to cheat is
Unfounded. As verified by the U.S Department of Homeland Security’s Emergency
Management Institute, students are allowed to utilize the Student Manual and other
course material when taking the final examinations for the NIMS courses. Lieutenant
Ralph Anthony was interviewed and he stated that he coordinated the training in
accordance with department policy and within the guidelines established by the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security / FEMA.
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 20. 4/13/12 Amy Young asked for a marked unit to stop a car. She did not want
Ayers so others came. She asked for a canine. Young said to tell them they
were weaving. Young told McGinn to issue citations. Young and Monroig
searched vehicle and found nothing.
Neither of the uniform officers
(Walden/McGinn) heard anyone consent to a search.
A review of the CAD Operations report shows that on April 13, 2012, at approximately
4:37 PM, Sergeant Amy Young observed a blue, 4-door Nissan that was occupied by
four females travelling north on US 41 near the intersection of 7th Street N, and
requested assistance via her police radio to initiate a traffic stop. At 4:40 PM, Officer
Walden advised via police radio that he had the vehicle stopped at the Coastland Mall
near the Sears store. Sergeant A. Young further indicated via police radio that she
observed a passenger in the vehicle rolling a "joint". Sergeant A. Young requested that
a K-9 officer respond. At 4:50 PM, the Naples Communication Center reported that
neither a K-9 officer from Naples Police, nor the Collier County Sheriff's Office were
available to respond to the traffic stop. The CAD Operations Report shows that Officers
McGinn, Walden and Monroig were on scene with Sergeant A. Young during the traffic
stop. The communications recordings of the radio transmissions related to this
incident were properly disposed of in May 2012, in accordance with the State of
Florida’s General Records Schedule GS1-SL for State and Local Government
Agencies, and therefore not available for review.
Warrantless searches of vehicles are allowed if there is probable cause that the vehicle
contains the fruits or instruments of a crime, or contraband (marijuana). The entire
vehicle, including any locked or unlocked containers may be searched. On April 3,
2015, Sergeant Michael O'Reilly interviewed Officer McGinn, and on April 4, 2015, he
interviewed Officer Walden. Both Officers indicated that probable cause existed for the
search of the vehicle and that the search was conducted within the context of the law
and department policy. The marijuana was not located during the search. One of the
occupants in the vehicle was on probation for possession of a controlled substance
and another occupant was classified by the State of Florida as a habitual traffic
offender, and had a suspended driver's license for refusing to submit to a lawful test of
breath, urine, blood. Officer McGinn issued two traffic citations to the driver, one for
violation of Florida State Statute 316.089 for failing to drive within a single lane unless
movement can be made with safety, and a second citation for violation of Florida State
Statute 322.15 for failure to have their driver’s license in their possession and to
display it upon demand of a law enforcement officer.
On October 14, 2014, a sworn statement was taken from Sergeant A. Young. During
this statement Sergeant A. Young acknowledged that she did not want Officer Ayers to
back her up on this traffic stop, and that she specifically requested officers from the
squad she supervised to assist. According to Sergeant A. Young, her reason was that
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 several years prior when she and Officer Ayers worked together that she "needed his
help, and tried to flag him down, and he looked at me and drove away. There was
another time when I was trying to call him on the radio and he didn't answer, um, he
claims he didn't hear me." Both of these incidents occurred before Amy Young was
promoted to sergeant, but she could not provide specific dates.
On October 14, 2014, a sworn statement was taken from Officer Ayers. Officer Ayers
states that Sergeant A. Young communicated on the police radio that she did not want
Bravo 4 to respond to assist with the traffic stop as suggested by police dispatch.
Bravo 4 was the radio call sign utilized by Officer Ayers on April 13, 2012. Officer Ayers
indicated in his statement that he was "insulted" and that "it was a slap", because
Sergeant A. Young did not want him on the traffic stop. Officer Ayers also stated that
"I've worked with her (Sergeant A. Young) before; and I truly don't have the issue with
her. I truly don't, she's the one who said I'm her nemesis, she's the one who's isolating
me or making sure that I'm not on her shift when she came from out of SIU back to the
road, she made sure that I went back to the other side of day shift and I got bumped off
that shift, which I had been on for four years. And I initially I was upset, but as far as
history, it, it's well known, I think everybody in the department is aware of it, it's not a
secret. So when she says I don't need Bravo 4, and then she calls for another unit that
was way further down...I was insulted."
Officer Ayers stated that he and Sergeant A. Young never had a conversation about
this incident, but he did tell Lieutenant Seth Finman about it. Officer Ayers stated that
even after being cancelled from the call that he "made sure that whoever was going
there was safe, Steve Walden checked in real quick, so did Brian McGinn”.
Police sergeants have the authority to direct staff, and as such Sergeant A. Young's
decision not to have Officer Ayers respond to assist on the traffic stop was within
policy. However, in most cases, having the closest police unit respond to an incident is
preferable. Based on the sworn statements and documentary evidence, the search of
the vehicle was appropriate, legal, and conducted within policy, as was the issuance of
two traffic citations by Officer McGinn.
21. 4/25/12 Amy Young says hostile work environment (Complaint against Russell
Ayers, Buddy Bonollo, Linda Lines)
During the course of internal investigation INQ11-01, Sergeant Amy Young alleged that
Officer Russell Ayers, Officer Buddy Bonollo, and Officer Linda Lines had made
statements that she interpreted as derogatory, and felt that their actions created a
hostile work environment. Investigative statements were taken by Investigator James
Hendry and Lieutenant John Barkley. The information gathered by the Police
Investigators was reviewed by the City’s labor attorney, who concluded that the
evidence presented did not constitute a hostile work environment and the allegations
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 against the officers should be classified as Unfounded.


No significant new evidence was discovered that would likely affect the outcome
of the investigation and in accordance with Florida State Statute 112.532, the
case cannot be reopened.

22. April-July 2012: Chief threatens one civilian and three officers. Schickfus and
Ayers submit a verbal complaint to Denise Perez (HR) and Reinke told Denise
Perez that they would not investigate the complaint.
Naples Police Department General Order 132 (Formerly GO-020) indicates “In cases
where the complaints are against the Chief of Police, all matters will be handled
through the City Manager.” The verbal complaint was received, and reviewed by the
Director of Human Resources. Officers Schickfus and Ayers were asked to provide
additional information and failed to do so. Based on the information available it was
determined that no internal policies were violated.


No significant new evidence was discovered that would likely affect the outcome
of the investigation and in accordance with Florida State Statute 112.532, the
case cannot be reopened.

23. 5/12 Amy Young not supervising SIU. SIU dissolved as no one wanted to join
the unit with Young as supervisor.
The Street Crimes Unit was part of the Criminal Investigations Division.
Announcements were put out to fill vacant positions in the Special Investigations Unit,
but no officers submitted a request for transfer. The unit was dissolved in May 2012,
and Sergeant Amy Young was reassigned to the Patrol Division. A new unit called the
Crimes Suppression Team was created and tasked with a broader range of operational
responsibilities than those of the Special Investigations Unit in order to provide
effective and efficient delivery of police services.
24. 5/12 Det. Razilou called MO Ayers about anonymous email. PBA rep advised
Ayers not to go until they talked. Finman then asked to meet Ayers and when he
got there Razilou was waiting with a tape recorder.
On November 21, 2011, Detective Bijon Razilou was assigned to investigate a violation
of Florida State Statute 784.084 (Cyber Stalking) following the e-mail distribution of
nude photographs, which occurred on November 14, 2011, depicting Sergeant Amy
Young and former Battalion Chief Donald DeTeso, who had been terminated by the
City of Naples on November 15, 2007. Based on probable cause, Detective Razilou
obtained a court-approved subpoena to examine Donald DeTeso’s phone records.
Analysis of those records revealed that twice on November 18, 2011, and twice on
November 22, 2011, Donald DeTeso placed phone calls to Officer Russell Ayers. On
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 January 4, 2012, Detective Razilou interviewed Donald DeTeso, and when questioned
about his relationship with Officer Ayers, DeTeso replied that he had not spoken with
Officer Ayers for over a year, which was not a true statement based on the evidence
collected as part of this case.
On May 2, 2012, Detective Razilou contacted Officer Russell Ayers and told him that
he wanted to interview him as a witness in the investigation he was conducting. During
the interview, Officer Ayers stated that he had spoken to Donald DeTeso “a couple of
times” following the distribution of the anonymous e-mail that contained the pictures of
Donald DeTeso and Sergeant Amy Young. Officer Ayers stated and he and DeTeso
discussed a news article about the emails and pictures during their four phone
conversations. However, Officer Ayers denies having any knowledge of who sent the
inappropriate e-mails.
25. 5/12 Finman transferred to new crime suppression unit and Amy Young taking
over.
In May 2012, a new operational unit in the Patrol Division was created called the
Crimes Suppression Team (CST). Sergeant Seth Finman was selected to supervise
the new unit. Sergeant Amy Young was reassigned from the Criminal Investigations
Division to the Patrol Division. The Crimes Suppression Team was tasked with a
broader range of operational responsibilities than those of the Special Investigations
Unit, in order to provide effective and efficient delivery of police services.
26. Linda Lines informed that she was subject of internal investigation and Hendry
said no official charge yet. Chief said City is out of the drug business but CCSO
has no agreement to work drugs in the City with NPD.
During the course of internal investigation INQ11-01, Sergeant Amy Young alleged that
Officer Russell Ayers, Officer Buddy Bonollo and Officer Linda Lines had made
statements that she interpreted as derogatory, and felt that their actions created a
hostile work environment. Investigative statements were taken by Investigator James
Hendry and Lieutenant John Barkley. The information gathered by the Police
Investigators was reviewed by the City’s labor attorney, who concluded that the
evidence presented did not constitute a hostile work environment and the allegations
against the officers should be classified as Unfounded.
The Naples Police Department and the Collier County Sheriff’s Office work both
independently and jointly to address all law enforcement matters including narcotics
investigations.


No significant new evidence was discovered that would likely affect the outcome
of the investigation and in accordance with Florida State Statute 112.532, the
case cannot be reopened.
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 27. Jan-March 2012 several officers went to Lt. John Barkley and filed a complaint
about Amy Young grabbing Monroig by genitals at a party. Never investigated
complaint!
On April 24, 2012, an internal investigation was opened in regard to a complaint filed
by Officer Bonollo that Sergeant Amy Young had acted inappropriately by touching
Officer David Monroig’s groin. This incident occurred at a party, which was hosted at a
private residence and all employees in attendance where off duty. Officer Monroig was
interviewed by Lieutenant Barkley and stated that he interpreted the action as a joke.
The case was closed based on the advice of legal counsel for the City. On May 29,
2012, Lieutenant Barkley completed a memo summarizing the incident and classified it
as “informational”. Officers Bonollo and Officer Monroig were interviewed by Lt.
Barkley on April 24, 2012.


No significant new evidence was discovered that would likely affect the outcome
of the investigation and in accordance with Florida State Statute 112.532, the
case cannot be reopened.

28. At roll call Young addressed her new squad and said she was a victim and the
investigation and information that has come out has ruined her life and
marriage.
This statement does not allege misconduct or a violation of internal policy. The date of
the incident is not specified, and there are no other records relating to this allegation.
29. 5/25/12 Chief released finding of the internal and criminal investigation into the
anonymous complaints of officer misconduct. No allegation was sustained.
Following the receipt of the anonymous allegations in November 2011, two internal
investigations were initiated, case numbers INQ11-01 and INQ11-02. At the
conclusion of the investigations, the allegations could not be supported and none of the
allegations were sustained. The findings of the investigations were released on May
24, 2012.
30. July 16, 2012: Officer Schickfus had a disciplinary hearing scheduled regarding
a traffic crash investigation. The chief threatened him previously.
Naples Police Department General Order 132 (Formerly GO-020) indicates “In cases
where the complaints are against the Chief of Police, all matters will be handled
through the City Manager.” In accordance with policy, the allegation was not handled
by the police department. A verbal complaint was received and reviewed by the
Director of Human Resources in July 2012. Officer Schickfus was asked to provide
additional information and failed to do so. Based on the information available it was
determined that Chief Weschler did not violate any internal policies.
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 

No significant new evidence was discovered that would likely affect the outcome
of the investigation and in accordance with Florida State Statute 112.532, the
case cannot be reopened.

31. September, 2012 Amy young stated that she gets angry and once stabbed her
first husband in the leg with a pencil and sometimes she gets so angry she just
goes in a rage.
A witness to substantiate the date, location or validity of this alleged incident could not
be located.
32. June 15, 2013 Youth arrested during a traffic stop. (Charges were dropped). A
week later Gallagher reports to duty and discovers his laptop lying on the floor
of his assigned vehicle #977 and the hard drive appears to be removed. He
shows it to Finman and Herman. The Mark Jackson IT supervisor sees the
computer and describes it as destruction of City property and takes it. The
investigation was closed 7/13 with no findings but property tech said that the
laptop being destroyed saved someone’s career.
On June 21, 2013, Officer Brad Gallagher reported that upon entering marked police
vehicle number 977 that he observed the assigned laptop computer lying on the
passenger side floorboard of the vehicle. Upon further inspection, Officer Gallagher
noticed that an access panel on the bottom of the computer was bent back exposing
an internal compartment and one of the computer’s two random access memory cards
(RAM) were missing.
RAM (random access memory) is a component of a computer where information and
data in use are temporarily stored so that they can be quickly reached by the
computer's processor. The data in RAM stays there only as long as the computer is
on. When the computer is turned off, RAM loses its data. RAM can be described as
the computer’s short-term memory and focuses on the work at hand, while the hard
drive or other computer components store data long-term.
On June 25, 2013, an administrative investigation (INQ13-01) was opened. The laptop
computer was examined by the City’s Technology Services Department and police
investigators, all relevant records were reviewed, and officers who used the vehicle
were interviewed. In spite of the missing random access memory card, the laptop
computer was fully functional. The computer’s hard drive was not damaged and
contained historical data dating back to 2010. All retrievable information on the
computer was determined as relative to authorized police functions and no
inappropriate uses were identified. Patrol video recordings, reports, and other data
generated during traffic stops and arrests are not stored in RAM, or on the laptop
computer’s hard drive, and are retrievable through other City network computers and
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 servers. Therefore, the damage to the computer and missing memory card did not
conceal any misconduct or affect the outcome of any criminal cases.
At the conclusion of the internal investigation (INQ13-01), the investigators were
unable to determine whether the damage to the access panel was caused when the
laptop was removed from the vehicle’s computer stand or if it was done intentionally,
and it could not be determined exactly when or under what circumstances one of the
computer’s two memory cards were removed. The City’s Technology Services Director
and the Police Department’s Property and Evidence Manager were interviewed and
deny making the statements they are alleged to have made as written in the
anonymously generated letter.


No significant new evidence was discovered that would likely affect the outcome
of the investigation and in accordance with Florida State Statute 112.532, the
case cannot be reopened.

33. July 9, 2014 AM: Chief said Dave shot Amy in the face and then took his own life.
Summary: 9/26/08 Chief Weschler: An initial challenge will be restoring
department morale after past allegations of internal squabbling, corruption and
ethical lapses by department leaders, “I am going to hold myself accountable, I
expect them to do the same.”
Look at where we are today with an officer dead, the father of three children …
and one officer injured and on family leave of absence but attended a line-up on
Saturday 8/2 to tell her fellow officers that she looked forward to returning to
work.
Chief Weschler attended roll calls following the shooting incident between Sergeant
Amy Young and Officer Monroig to apprise other employees with information. Crisis
management team officers also attended roll calls to discuss the incident and offer
assistance to personnel if necessary.
On Saturday, August 2, 2014, upon approval from Captain Richard Carr, Sergeant Amy
Young attended roll call and told her fellow officers that she looked forward to returning
to work.
The Office of the State Attorney, Twentieth Judicial Circuit of Florida, issued a
statement regarding the investigation of the shooting involving Sergeant Amy Young
and Officer David Monroig that after careful review they concurred with the findings of
the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and the Lee County Medical Examiner, who concluded
that Officer David Monroig was left-handed, had stippling to the left side of his head, a
prevalence of gunshot residue on his left hand, and that the crime scene investigation,
including trajectory analysis, gunshot residue testing, and autopsy results, indicated
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 that Officer Monroig shot Sergeant Amy Young and then shot himself. The death of
Officer Monroig negated the filing of any criminal charges against him in this matter.

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