Though Muskegon has a majority white population, over 31% of residents are Black. 2023 City of Muskegon. Officer Charles Anderson of the Muskegon Police Department gives his testimony at the Muskegon County Hall of Justice, on March 20, 2019. Officer. [Go here for more about police violence and unrest]. His charges included resisting an officer and fleeing. He said that he and his wife, brother and son had toured the officers house in early August with a realtor. The official investigation by the city of Muskegon into the officer's past gets underway- and we have a transcript of what went down! Wildfire threats loom:California utility cuts power to more than 20,000 customers. The agreement also means a wrongful termination grievance Anderson and the Police Officers Labor Council filed against the city following the firing will be withdrawn. The City of Muskegon released a more than 400-page report on Monday that includes transcripts of interviews with Anderson and the man who posted images on social media that spurred the investigation, Robert Mathis. "I was just so disgusted," Mathis told MLive.com. "I don't know. Mathis said he had received death threats after uploading the images to Facebook. Hilson had previously told MLive that the results of the police department investigation will play a role in determining whether the prosecutors office will reopen the 2009 case. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. His wife, Rachael Anderson, told WOOD-TV her husband isn't a Klan member. Email news@13onyourside.com, visit our Facebook page or Twitter. discovered Ku Klux Klan memorabilia inside his home, California utility cuts power to more than 20,000 customers, US Army soldier planned to kill 'antifa' activists, bomb a major news network, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. All parties agree not to file suit, submit charge, claim, or complaint to any agency, court, or judicial forum. Muskegon Police Officer Charles Anderson will retire with full benefits at the end of 2020, according to a separation agreement with the city. The. After he posted the picture of the application and the messages poured in, he said, he was trying to explain all of this to my 12-year-old daughter., Its a bad apple, not all law enforcement, Mr. Mathis said. She told NBC News on Monday that she was defending herself against Anderson in that incident and that when her lawyer asked to enter the dashboard camera from the police vehicle as evidence, the department was unable to locate it so she was placed on probation. The city announced on Aug. 8 that Officer Anderson, who is white and had been with the department for more than two decades, had been placed on administrative leave after he was found in possession of certain items associated with a white supremacist group. That announcement came one day after Rob Mathis, the prospective homebuyer, posted on Facebook the photo of the application, which is blank. Charles Anderson was fired from the Muskegon Police Department on Sept. 13. ARPA Community Grant Program Details + Application Anderson said he feared for his life, according to the findings of an investigation report created by then-Muskegon County Prosecutor Tony Tague. Among new information Calhoun uncovered was the fact Lewis conducted his own investigation apart from the formal one conducted by the police departments internal affairs team that found, in the chiefs words, Anderson seemed to have a lot of problems with African Americans throughout his career., In coming to that conclusion, Lewis referenced earlier concerns about Anderson and recounted a cell phone video of Anderson he had seen online about a year earlier. He will not be paid, and has not been, since. Instead, the city released the more than 400-page investigative report that didnt find any pattern of problems with Black citizens that Lewis said hed uncovered. Anderson served on the Muskegon police force since 1997. He describes himself as an amateur historian who likes to collect antique items from that time period. Officer Charles Anderson of the Muskegon Police Department gives his testimony at the Muskegon County Hall of Justice, in Muskegon on Wednesday, March 20, 2019. Rob and Reyna Mathis, who live in Muskegon Township, said they felt a range of emotions, including anger, sadness and shame, after they saw the Ku Klux Klan document inside the house in Holton Township, about 20 miles northeast of Muskegon. Still, the couple said, they have no regrets in reporting what they witnessed. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. The former officer said the reason for having the items is his love for history anda classic TV show. A police officer in Michigan was terminated on Thursday after a prospective homebuyer who had been touring the officers house posted a picture on social media of a framed Ku Klux Klan application he had seen there, spurring an internal investigation. Official Internal Investigations Report - Officer Anderson September 24, 2019 IA 19-06 Official Report Charles Anderson Inquiry with redactions [28MB PDF] Previous Next Document Search Stay Connected Sign up for email updates from the City of Muskegon, including information on major events, traffic and other important city projects. "I told my son, 'let's go, we're getting out of here. Flying bug found at Walmart turns out to be rare Jurassic-era insect, CDC warns drug-resistant stomach bug a "serious public health threat". It explores the case of former Muskegon Police Officer Charles "Chuck" Anderson who was fired after a Black couple from Muskegon, potential homebuyers, reported on social media they found. The report also details a handful of encounters between Reyna and Robert Mathis and Anderson, including a 2008 incident in which he pulled them over for speeding. He cant say anything right now, Ms. Anderson said. Mathis, who is Black, said he felt disgusted by what he saw. Mathis was disturbed not only by the flag but also because Anderson was a police officer. Lawsuits claim it wrecked their teeth. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Monday Thursday: 8:00am 5:30pm Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Prosecutors:US Army soldier planned to kill 'antifa' activists, bomb a major news network. He said if Robert and Reyna Mathis had contacted him, he would have explained why he had those items and apologized. Charles Anderson, who had been with the Muskegon Police Department for more than two decades, denied ever being a Ku Klux Klan member or supporter. In the report, Mathis said he toured the home because he and Reyna were looking for a residence that had a significant amount of land so the two of them, along with their 12-year-old daughter and 21-year-old son, could spend more time outdoors. Anderson placed Reyna under arrest for refusing to follow his orders, and she struck him in the face and eye with her hand, causing minor injury. Peterson said the entire inquiry report would likely be released sometime next week. Officer Charles Anderson of the Muskegon Police Department in Michigan was terminated on Thursday. Officer Charles Anderson was terminated after a disciplinary hearing concluded Thursday afternoon, Muskegon City Manager Frank Peterson told NBC News. ARPA Community Grant Program Details + Application, Authorities & Business Improvement Districts, Lot Division/Combination and New Address Applications, 2008 Downtown and Lakeshore Redevelopment Plan, Muskegon Lake Shoreline Assessment Report, 1997 Downtown/Lakeshore Redevelopment Plan, Downtown Development Authority/Brownfield Redevelopment Board, Crime Activity and Traffic Team Lieutenant, Sanford St and Houston Ave Road Construction, Sherman Blvd and Glenside Blvd Road Construction, Roberts St Road Construction and Water Service Line Replacement, Winter Parking Restrictions Begin December 1. Deasha.Hill@mcd911.net 1117 Janelle Griffith is a national reporter for NBC News focusing on issues of race and policing. Anderson said the reason for the KKK application is related to his passion for U.S. history from the late 1800s to the 1960s. The comments on that post exploded, Calhoun said, leading to the citys decision to place Anderson on leave and conduct the investigation. However, it does outline that officers should not conduct themselves in a way that would compromise public trust. ARPA Community Grant Program Details + Application, Authorities & Business Improvement Districts, Lot Division/Combination and New Address Applications, 2008 Downtown and Lakeshore Redevelopment Plan, Muskegon Lake Shoreline Assessment Report, 1997 Downtown/Lakeshore Redevelopment Plan, Downtown Development Authority/Brownfield Redevelopment Board, Crime Activity and Traffic Team Lieutenant, Sanford St and Houston Ave Road Construction, Sherman Blvd and Glenside Blvd Road Construction, Roberts St Road Construction and Water Service Line Replacement, IA 19-06 Official Report Charles Anderson Inquiry with redactions. Amy.Gerard3@mcd911.net Have a news tip? Authorities in Michigan may review a white police officer's fatal shooting of a black man in 2009 after an alleged Ku Klux Klan document was seen on display at the officer's house. Anderson was cleared in late 2009 of any wrongdoing in the fatal shooting of Julius Allen-Ray Johnson. Mathis said in the post that he and his wife, Reyna, had been house hunting for more than a month and thought the house "would be perfect" for them. (12 minutes) Anderson said the unsigned KKK application from the 1920s is a historic item, purchased from a vendor in Indiana and collected as part of his interest in American history and antiques. Ext. A two-part series by the "This American Life" public radio program explores the case of former Muskegon Police Officer Charles Chuck Anderson, shown here in a file photo, who was fired after a Black couple from Muskegon, potential homebuyers, reported on social media they found racist material in Andersons Holton home that was for sale. They both exited the vehicle and refused the officer's orders. Charles Anderson, the Michigan police officer found to have KKK memorabilia in his home, has been fired following a disciplinary hearing within the Muskegon Police Department. Mathis, who is black, said he became displeased when he saw the Confederate flags, and the KKK application was a deal-breaker for making an offer on the house. If you have any questions or are looking for further information, please call, send us an email, or visit us. Anderson told MLive.com he was advised not to comment amid the investigation. Muskegon Police Officer Charles Anderson served his department for 22 years. Referring to Officer Anderson, Mr. Mathis said: Its unfortunate that hes in our community, because he might have put people in jail on false charges, especially minorities. When asked if hecontactedone of the owners, Mathis said he did not. A report detailing the investigation into Anderson was released online Monday by the. Muskegon City Manager Frank Peterson and the city attorney's officereleased a 421-page reporton the investigation of Charles Anderson, as well as his history as a policeofficer before he was fired. This prompted calls for the firing of the 24-year force . He said in a news interview with MLive that Reyna is a native of Muskegon, Michigan. The report states they refused to comply with Andersons commands and Reyna Mathis "struck him in the face and eye with her hand." Officer Charles Anderson of the Muskegon Police Department gives his testimony at the Muskegon County Hall of Justice, on March 20, 2019. Anderson adamantly denied he is a part of the KKK and pointed out that as a Catholic, he would be considered "a target" of the hate group. In October2008, Reyna Mathis was involved in a bar fight and accused of assaulting another person. Address 1990 E. Apple Avenue Muskegon, MI 49442 Office Hours Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM (Closed 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM for Lunch Hour) Contact Phone: (231) 777-1666 (For Non-Emergencies Only) FOR ALL EMERGENCIES DIAL 911 Chief of Police Tim A. Thielbar Tim.Thielbar@mcd911.net Ext. Anderson is on paid administrative leave after an apparent . The This American Life programs include interviews with the couple, Rob and Reyna Mathis; Muskegon City Manager Frank Peterson; Muskegon Police Chief Jeffrey Lewis; and Andersons wife, Rachel Anderson. "He can't say anything right now. However, he did interview Andersons wife, Rachel, about their interest in collecting historic and vintage items. According to the findings of an investigation from the county's prosecutor, Johnson beat Anderson in. Anderson was fired in September following the release of the 421-page investigation by Muskegon Public Safety Director Jeffrey Lewis and Muskegon City Manager Peterson. In September 2019, five weeks after their Facebook post about the discovery, city officials concluded that Anderson had lost the publics trust and was fired. They said they were looking for a home with plenty of land to host their children and grandchildren and initially were excited about the potential of Andersons home. The inquiry into Anderson unearthed new complaints made against him that Lewis said will be investigated, according to the report. Rob Mathis, the prospective homebuyer, posted on Facebook. August 12, 2019 / 10:44 AM Mathis took photos of a framed KKK application and Confederate flags in Anderson's Holton Township house while touring it with his wife, Reyna Mathis, and a realtor in early August. Acomplaint in 2010 alleged that he acted "rudely and disrespectfully" when he arrestedtwo people and usedpepper spray. First published on August 12, 2019 / 10:44 AM. Now, the. A Michigan police officer has been fired from the Muskegon Police Department following an inquiry into racist memorabilia found in his home that was for sale. Anderson is on paid administrative leave after an apparent Ku Klux Klan document was seen framed on a wall of his home. The department assures the public that they are investigating the allegations. Anderson, who is white, was placed on administrative leave last month after a prospective home buyer said he saw a framed Ku Klux Klan application and multiple Confederate flags in his house. Officer Charles Anderson of the. 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And they said they sent their daughter away to live with an aunt after they saw a photo on social media of their daughter playing in their front yard with the message we know where you live. Extra troubling was the fact their home was 500 feet from the road set back in some woods, Calhoun pointed out. Kayla Renie / Muskegon Chronicle via AP file. 2023 City of Muskegon. Application Was Found in His Home, https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/13/us/officer-charles-anderson-ku-klux-klan.html. The Muskegon Police Department Policy and Procedure Order does not specifically ban private displays of racist materials, MLive reports. Officer Charles Anderson testifies in Muskegon, Michigan, March 20, 2019. Although Rob and Reyna Mathis originally debated whether to share the photos publicly, they said they felt a need to inform the community about what they had witnessed. He mentioned seeing Confederate flags on the walls, dining room table and garage. I wish we could because it would probably set a lot of things straight," Rachael Anderson told the television station when a reporter came to the couple's door. Ext. Close alerts, IA 19-06 Official Report Charles Anderson Inquiry with redactions [28MB PDF]. racist memorabilia found in his home that was for sale, was placed on administrative leave last month. She was sentenced to 60 days and $414 in fines. Anderson was pursuing 23-year-old Julius Johnson during a traffic stop on Sept. 23, 2009. This dental device was sold to fix patients' jaws. "I was like 'Oh my god! Ten years ago, Officer Anderson shot and killed Julius Johnson, an unarmed black man, during a foot chase. . After seeing the framed KKK document, Knights of the Ku Klux Klan Application for Citizenship, Army veteran and prospective homebuyer Rob Mathis took to Facebook to share what he saw. They said they thought it odd there were items with Confederate flags in the garage and home, but Rob Mathis told Calhoun he was undone when he saw a framed application to join the KKK in one of the bedrooms. That was the owner of the house, Officer Charles Anderson, who, at the time, was a 21-year veteran of the Muskegon Police Department. He said the flags are part of his extensive "Dukes of Hazzard" collection. Anderson has never spoken with the media about the case, and the producer of the This American Life programs didnt have luck reaching him either. Kayla Renie/Muskegon Chronicle, via Associated Press. In addition, Lewis said he reviewed the case of Andersons fatal shooting of Julius Johnson, an unarmed Black man, who investigators determined was getting the best of Anderson in a physical fight after fleeing from a traffic stop. Reyna went to jail for the incident. The citizen complaints were investigated by the department and Anderson was exonerated in both cases, the report states. It also states officers have a duty to avoid, both on and off duty, conduct that reflects unfavorably on the department, including any behavior that brings the department disrepute, discredits the individual as a member of the department, or impairs the operation, effectiveness or efficiency of the department and/or its members.. RELATED: The. Officer Charles Anderson of the Muskegon Police Department gives his testimony at the Muskegon County Hall of Justice on March 20, 2019. "The emotional health and safety of this community is what is most important to me," Lewis said Friday, adding that the city and county "are very serious about this." Michigan police officer fired after a framed Ku Klux Klan application, was fired from the Muskegon Police Department. application hanging on the wall. ", Muskegon County Prosecutor D.J. This is, this is, oh, Im getting out of here,' " he said. Ext. The Muskegon Police Department opened an internal investigation after Robert Mathis, who is black, posted a picture of the document on Facebook after touring Anderson's Holton-area home, which was for sale. Mathis is a U.S. Army veteran who was bornin Detroit. The Mathises said they eventually decided to post on Facebook what they had seen out of concern that Black citizens could run into trouble with Anderson if they encountered him on the streets. All rights reserved (About Us). Mathis, who is black, previously told NBC News he did not know or disclose the officer's identity in the post, but that other social media users identified him in the comment thread. Mathis posted pictures of what he saw on Facebook and discovered the home belonged to Muskegon police officer Charles "Chuck" Anderson. ", Example video title will go here for this video. Mr. Mathis said he reached out to Officer Anderson and Chief Lewis but never heard from them. Kayla Renie / Muskegon Chronicle via AP file. Frank Peterson, the city manager of Muskegon, confirmed on Friday that the officer, Charles Anderson, had been terminated, but said a report on the inquiry conducted by the Muskegon Police Department would not be released until next week. Muskegon Police Officer Charles Anderson was placed on paid administrative leave after a house hunter who was viewing the officer's home said he saw a framed Ku Klux Klan application and multiple Confederate flags. When Calhoun pressed her on how that might be offensive and scary to some people, Rachel Anderson said that didnt change her opinion. He was cleared of wrongdoing in the 2009 shooting of an unarmed black man, who, an investigation found, used Anderson's police radio and . The shooting was determined to be an act of self-defense. However, Muskegon County Prosecutor D.J. Ebony Davis, a social justice advocate working with the Mathis family to push for law enforcement transparency, said: We want to bridge the gap between the community and the police, because the next generation has to live in this community, a community thats pretty diverse., Michigan Police Officer Is Terminated After K.K.K. Muskegon, MI Muskegon police officer Charles Anderson has been placed on paid vacation and not fired after racist KKK memorabilia was discovered in his home. Whether or not officer Anderson has racist tendencies or not, would that move the needle one way or another? They said friends of their 12-year-old daughter told her their parents wouldnt let them talk to her. In 2009, Anderson fatally shot a 23-year-old unarmed Black man Julius Allen-Ray Johnson. As the family walked around, he said, his wife noticed a police officers coat, and he saw two more Confederate flags in the garage. According to WZZM-TV, the report gave Peterson enough reason to fire Anderson this month. I wish we could because it would probably set a lot of things straight., MLive, a media company based in Grand Rapids, reported that the Police Departments policy manual does not specifically ban private displays of prejudice, but says officers should perform all duties impartially, without favor or affection or ill will and without regard to status, sex, religion, political belief or aspiration.. The public radio program aired the first part, titled A Couple Walks Into a House on Jan. 21, and the second part, A City Walks Into an Investigation on Jan. 28. The report confirmed that the officer had six encounters with Robert and Reyna Mathis, datingto July 2008. The stationreported that since posting the KKK application on Facebook, Robert and Reyna Mathis have receiveddeath threats. Technically, he signed a separation agreement and walked away with his pension and health insurance. Calhoun questions if the Mathises would have had an easier time if Lewis had gone public with his own concerns at the time. Mathis, 52, a U.S. Army veteran, has said he felt morally obligated to report what he had witnessed. A report by then-Muskegon County Prosecutor Tony Tague found that Julius Johnson hit Anderson in the head with a police radio and "another blunt object" and noted that Anderson was forced to get a . In2016, a complaint stated that the officer did not give back a driver's license to an arrestee and that he did not secure a vehicle after the arrest. 1894 shipwreck found in Lake Huron, confirming "powerful, tragic story", Garland to face Congress amid ongoing special counsel investigations, Eli Lilly to cut insulin prices by 70%, cap monthly costs at $35, FBI chief says agency feels pandemic likely started with Chinese lab leak, Three officers shot, standoff follows in Kansas City, Mo., police say, Vanessa Bryant, family settle claims over Kobe crash site photos for $28.5M. It was basically telling me, whites only to purchase his house. In a report released by Muskegon City Manager Frank Peterson last year officer Charles Anderson claimed the framed Ku Klux Klan application on a bedroom wall at his home was part of an antiques collection. ARPA Community Grant Program Details + Application He bought the application about six years ago in Indiana. Rachel Anderson said she was the one who found the KKK application in an antique shop and thought it was so cool and would look good in their house. This is a Klan house, really, we have to go right now.' Last month, Anderson was outed when a couple, the Mathises, toured his home that was for sale. She was found to be intoxicated and wasarrested by Anderson for two Fail to Appear bench warrants. They shall respect and protect the rights of individuals and perform their services with honesty, zeal, courage, discretion, integrity, dedication and sound judgment. We hope that you find the information on our website helpful and easy to find. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Anderson "loves everything" about the show and has been to the fan convention, Duke Fest, several times. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. application had drawn hundreds of messages, some supporting what he had done and others condemning or threatening him. "This whole situation is very disheartening," Reyna Mathis said. DETROIT A Michigan police officer was embroiled in controversy last month after a man discovered Ku Klux Klan memorabilia inside his home,which was up for sale. Radio producer Ben Calhoun explored how the Mathises were negatively impacted by the case, other complaints regarding Andersons interaction with Black citizens and the difficulty in rooting out racist officers. Muskegon Police Officer Charles Anderson's employment was terminated during a disciplinary hearing that wrapped up at approximately 3 p.m., Muskegon City Manager Frank Peterson told MLive. 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