I ORIGINAL DATE INCIDENT N0. Michigan Department of State Ponce Mon, Nov 07, 2011 01 1-0010400-11 (04) ORIGINAL INCIDENT TIME RECEIVED FILE CLASS REPORT 2307 13001 mum COUNTY MSP LANSING Eaton COMPLAINANT TELEPHONE N0. ADDRESS: NO. CITY STATE I ZIP CODE - INCIDENT STATUS Open ASSAULT AND BATTERY INFORMATION: While on patrol, I was dispatched to an assault and battery complaint. Eaton County Central Dispatch advised that the assault had occurred at The Summit Sports complex and that the complainant/victim was now at home. I had Central Dispatch advise the complainant/victim to meet me at the MSP Lansing Post for an interview. VENUE: EATON COUNTY WINDSOR TWP 9410 DAVIS HWY AT THE SUMMIT DATE TINIE: MON, NOV 07, 2011 AT 2015 INTERVIEW NAM: RAC: NBR: DIR: SEX: OPS: STR: SFX: DOB: SSN: CTY: ST: HGT: WGT: TXH: ZIP: HA1: EYE: BRO On November 7, 2011, at approximately 10:20 pm, was interviewed in the interview room at the MSP Lansing Post and advised the following information. She is a . They rent space at The Summit sports center. She and the head coach (suspect) John Geddert got into a verbal altercation after practice which ended at approximately 8:15 pm. She attempted to leave the area and Geddert followed her out into the parking lot and assaulted her. At this point in time, became very emotional and began crying. She was given a minute to compose herself. She was then asked to go into further detail as to how the con?ict began and the actual method of assault. has been with Geddert at Twistars for years. They have had a verbally heated relationship at times; although, they have always been able to get past it. On this night, after practice, she was approached by Geddert who advised that there was a complaint against her from a parent of a gymnast . She asked what the complaint was about. Geddert advised her that had complained that 7 had called her daughter a liar. Geddert advised to apologize to refused, believing that he was only asking her to apologize since he was having sexual relations with The verbal argument became heated at this time in the lobby of The Summit sports complex. This was witnessed by i and another gymnast, advised Geddert that she was not hs INVESTIGATED BY REPORTED BY REVIEWED BY PAGE TPR. NATHAN HORAN #662 lof4 I ORIGINAL DATE INCIDENT N0. Michigan Department of State Police Mon, Nov 07, 2011 011-0010400-11 (04) ORIGINAL INCIDENT TIME RECEIVED FILE CLASS REPORT 2307 13001 going to have an argument in front of the gymnasts and the other parents. Geddert continued to scream at her. began to yell back and exited through the doors to the parking lot area of The Summit. Geddert followed her out, continuing to yell Obscenities, and calling her white trailer trash. was walking towards her car. She stopped and turned around and began yelling back. Geddert walked towards still yelling, turned away and continued towards her car. She advised Geddert that she was not going to have any further argument with him. Before the two got to the car area of the parking lot, Geddert had walked around in front of and began his verbal argument with her once again. When went to step around him, Geddert stepped on her foot so that she was unable to walk around him. pulled her foot back and continued on towards the vehicles. During this time, the two continued to argue and Geddert again walked up around in front of At this point, he chest bumped her when she tried to get around him. At this time, Geddert's wife, came running out and grabbed Geddert. She pulled him back towards the building. Geddert started walking away from but continued to yell. provided a three page written statement which will be attached to this report. INTERVIEW WITNESS: NAM: RAC: NBR: DIR: SEX: OPS: STR: SFX: DOB: SSN: CTY: ST: ZIP: 1 MB: On November 7, 2011, at approximately 10:30 pm, was interviewed in the Sergeant o?ice at the MSP Lansing Post and advised the following information. She was in the lobby of The Summit at approximately8:15 pm after practice. John Geddert was yelling at her mother, to come and talk to him. They went over to a comer of the lobby. could hear Geddert yelling at The argument became heated. walked away from Geddert and headed towards the door. ?nished her conversation with (a parent who she babysits for) and walked out the door, approximately 30 seconds alter and Geddert walked out. As soon as she walked out the door, she could hear Geddert yelling from half way across the parking lot. Geddert was following who was on her way to her vehicle. observed walking away from Geddert towards her vehicle. Both were yelling at each other. observed Geddert walk in front of and push with his body so that she would stop walking away from him. It should be noted that made a "chest bumping motion". At this point, 7- came running from within The Summit out towards the parking lot yelling at Geddert and -. to stop ?ghting. I did not know what to do. She drove separately from her mother, so she got into her car and began pulling across the lot. She could still see that they were yelling at one another. They were still yelling at one another when she left. She did not observe anything further. provided a two page written statement which will be attached to this report. hs INVESTIGATED BY REPORTED BY REVIEWED BY PAGE TPR. NATHAN HORAN #662 20f4 ORIGINAL DATE INCIDENT N0. Michigan Department of State Police Mon, Nov 07, 2011 . 011?0010400-11 (04) ORIGINAL INCIDENT TIME RECEIVED FILE CLASS REPORT ?07 I 13001 INJURIES: rad no visible injuries. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: On November 12, 2011, responded to the MSP Lansing Post. At the conclusion of our interview on November 7, 2011, she had not detemiined whether or not she would press charges against Geddert for the assault. She stated that. is a potential Olympic athlete and Geddert is her coach. did not want to harm. chances of being an Olympic hopeful. and are best friends. Also, was going to sign as a gymnast with Michigan State University. On November 7, 2011, did not want to harm any of her chances. On November 8, 2011, signed with MSU and was advised that any issues between and Geddert would not affect . Additioanlly, she had spoken with and her mother, who advised had also witnessed Geddert slap hand inside The Summit at the onset of the arguement. At this point, felt comfortable with pursuing prosecution against Geddert for assault. Reference the initial hand slap stated that she and Geddert were talking very animated with their hands and Geddert had slapped hand down and away. did not remember this at the time of her initial interview given her emotional state at that time. It was only after she talked with witness, reference the incident that she recalled the hand slapping away which was observed by according to INTERVIEW WITNESS: NAM: RAC: NBR: DIR: SEX: OPS: STR: SFX: DOB: SSN: CTY: ST: ZIP: CT: 1 On November 12, 2011, I contacted mother, on her cell phone. I asked if she and would be willing to come to the MSP Lansing Post for to be interviewed. advised that this date would not work for them; however, they would be in the Lansing area on Sunday, November 13, 2011 and would be willing to come in and make a statement. Due to the post schedule, Tpr. Rene Gonzalez will be assisting with the interview of 'reference this incident. INTERVIEW SUSPECT: NAM: JOHN GERALD GEDDERT RAC: TXW: NBR: DIR: SEX: OPS: STR: SFX: DOB: SSN: CTY: ST HGT: WGT: MB: ZIP: HAI: EYE: BLU John Geddert will be interviewed at a later date and time. hs 1 INVESTIGATED BY 1 REPORTED BY REVIEWED BY PAGE TPR. NATHAN HORAN #662 30f4 i - . ORIGINAL DATE INCIDENT NO. Michigan Department of State Police Mon, Nov 07, 2011 011001040041 (04) ORIGINAL INCIDENT 3 TIME RECEIVED FILE CLASS REPORT L2307 13001 INTERVIEW 0F SUSPECT: RAG NBR: DIR: SEX: OPS: STR: SFX: DOB: CTY: SE MB: will be interviewed at a later date and time. WEAPONS: Personal (hands and chest) SUSPECT RELATIONSHIP: The victim, is employed by the suspect, John Geddert. They have known each other for ?ve years. EVIDENCE: On November 12, 2011, I responded to The Summit sports complex and made contact with custodial staff. They advised that they did not know about any video surveillance within the complex and the parking lot. I was advised to check with other employees. The Summit has recently undergone a change in ownership. They were unsure of the status of surveillance cameras. CRIME RIGHTS: A Crilne Victim?s Rights Form (UD-30) was provided on this date. EXTERNAL DOCUMENTS: Written statement completed by I Written statement completed by STATUS: Open pending interviews with witness suspect John Geddert, and his hs INVESTIGATED BY REPORTED BY PAGE TPR. NATHAN HORAN #662 REVIEWEDBY I 4of 4 1 ORIGINAL DATE INCIDENT NO. Michigan Department of State Police Mon, Nov 07, 2011 011?0010400-11 (04) SUPPLEMENTAL INCIDENT SUPPLEMENTARY DATE FILE CLASS I REPORT 0002 Fri, Dec 16, 2011 13001 W5. ASSAULT AND BATTERY JOURNAL: 12-10-11 Tpr. N. Horan to be interviewed on December 11, 2011 at the post. Unable to leave message for as the voicemail is full. 12-11-11 Sgt. Faccio Supp #1 reviewed. Pends ?uther interviews. CONTACT MOTFWD OF WITNESS: NAM: RAC: NBR: DIR: SEX: OPS: STR: SFX: DOB: SSN: CTY: ST: HGT: WGT: NIB: ZIP: HA1: EYE: On December 10, 2011, I made contact with who is the mother of I advised that sad been named as a potential witness in this incident. stated that they Were currently out of the state; however, they would respond to the MSP Lansing Post for an interview upon their return on December 11, 2011. INTERVIEW WITNESS: NAM: RAC: NBR: DIR: SEX: OPS: STR: SFX: DOB: SSN: CTY: ST: ZIP: On December 11, 201 1, was interviewed in the presence of her mother at the MSP Lansing Post in the interview room and advised the following information. was at the Summit on the date and time of this incident. She heard that there was an argument inside the Summit between the victim, and the Suspect, Geddert; however, she did not witness any of the altercation inside the Summit. She was outside in a vehicle in the parking lot of the Summit. She observed exit. the Summit followed by Geddert. heard lots of yelling but could not make out exactly what was being said. The argument seemed heated; however, she did not witness any physical contact between the victim and the suspect. did not see how the altercation ended. It appeared to her that it just dissolved and the parties went their separate ways. had no further information. completed the written statement which is attached. EXTERNAL DOCUIVIENT: UD-73 Form written statement by STATUS: Open pending suspect interview libs PAGE INVESTIGATED BY NATHAN HORAN #662 REPORTED BY REVIEWED BY i lofl - I QBLQIHALDAIE. Michigan Department of State Police Mon, Nov 07, 201 1 011-0010400-11 (04) SUPPLEMENTAL INCIDENT Elms. REPORT 0001 Thu, Dec 01, 2011 13001 ASSAULT AND BATTERY JOURNAL: 11-18?11 Sgt. accio Initial Review. Pends further witness and suspect interviews. 11-21-11 gt. McPhee DB Review. Open pends remaining witnesses and suspect interviews and Prosecutor Of?ce review. INTERVIEW WITNESS: NAM: RAC: DIR: SEX: OPE STR: SFX DOB: SSN: CTY: ST: HGT: WGT: ZIP: HA1: EYE: On November 13, 2011, at approximately 8:30 pm, advised the following information. is in the living room of the family residence. was interviewed at her residence and and was interviewed in the presence of her mother She had been at the Summit on the date of the incident, November 7, 2011. Her coach, John Geddert, and got into a heated argument and were yelling at each other inside the Summit. They walked out into the parking lot and continued to scream at each other. could not hear anything speci?c. She heard various vulgarities. She did not Witness any physical contact between Geddert and . She was in her vehicle about 100 feet away. had nothing additional to add to my investigation. It should be noted that EXTERNAL DOCUMENT: Written statement by (one page) STATUS: Open INVESTIGATED BY PAGE TPR. NATHAN HORAN #662 101?1 I ORIGINAL DATE INCIDENT No. Michigan Department of State Police Mon, Nov 07, 2011 01100104001 1 (04) SUPPLEMENTAL INCIDENT SUPPLEMENTARY DATE FILE REPORT 0003 Wed, Mar 28, 2012 13001 ASSAULT AND BATTERY JOURNXE 12/17/11 Faccio Supp #2 reviewed. Pends suspect interview. 01/22/12 C. Johnson Pends above. Suspect interview. 02/09/ 12 Cummings called the post asking for a status on the case. I informed her the GEDDERT's needed to be interviewed. She informed she needed this done in order to continue civil action. Note toS gt Faccio. 02/ 10/ 12 McKee Contacted by Faccio requesting I attempt to interview the suspect in this incident. Contacted GEDDERT and set an appointment. We set the interview for Monday, February 13, 2012, at 1:00 pm. 02/13/12 McKee GEDDERT failed to show for the interview. Attempted to contact him. 02/ 14/12 Faccio Reviewed. Pends suspect interview. 02/ 16/ 12 McKee GEDDERT showed up at the Lansing Post. He was advised by Cummings I was unavailable. She also informed GEDDERT he had missed his scheduled meeting on Monday. He stated he was too busy to come in. No future interview was set. 03/28/12 McKee Contacted the victim, 5 reference complaint status. 03/28/12 McKee Incident sent up to Baton County Prosecutor for review. SUSPECT: NAM: JOHN GERALD GEDDERT RAC: ETH: NBR: DIR: SEX: OPS: STR: DOB: SSN: SFX: HGT: SID: CTY: ST: WGT: FBI: TXH: ZIP HA1: MNU: TXW: I EYE: PRN: MB: INVESIIGAIED BY REPORTED BY REVIEWED BY 7 PAGE TPR DANA MCKEE 1688 lof2 Michigan Department of State Police SUPPLENIENTAL INCIDENT REPORT 0003 STATUS: Open, pending prosecutor review. ORIGINAL DATE Mon, Nov 07, 2011 INCIDENT NO. 011-0010400-1 1 (O4) DATE Wed, Mar 28, 2012 FILE CLASS 13001 INVESTIGATED BY PAGE TPR DANA MCKEE #1688 20f2 REPORTED BY I REVIEWED BY ORIGINAL DATE INCIDENT NO. Michigan Department of State Police Mon, Nov 07, 2011 I 011001040041 (04) SUPPLENIENTAL INCIDENT SUPPLEMENTARY DATE FILE CLASS REPORT 0004 Sat, Apr 14, 2012 . 13001 We; ASSAULT AND BATTERY JOURNAL: 04/09/12 Sgt. Faccio Supp #3 reviewed. Pends prosecutor action. INFORMATION: I received a denial of the requested charges from the Eaton County Prosecutor's Of?ce. The denial, dated 03/3 0/ 12 was from the screening APA Neil O'Brien. He stated the charge is denied "because the physical contact reported does not constitute an assault; we cannot prove assaultive intent beyond a reasonable doubt. RECONTACT COMPLAINANT: On this date, I attempt to tx the complainant/victim advising her of the case status. There was no answer. I left a voicemail detailing the prosecutor's decision, and advising the case would be closed. was told to tx the Lansing Post with any questions. ONIPLAINANT NAM RAC: um: SEX: OPS: STR: DOB: SSN: SFX: HGT: SID: CTY: ST: WGT: FBI: TXH: ZIP: HAI: MNU: TXW: EYE: PRN: FINAL DISPOSITION: Exceptional Clearance INVESTIGATED BY PAGE NATHAN HORAN #662 lofl REPORTED BY REVIEWED BY