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We’ve written about Spencer-East Brookfield School Committee Chairman a million times before because he’s earned the privilege. Most recently he blamed students for maliciously causing the pipes at David Prouty High School to burst, when in reality he stood by and watched as the school slowly fell apart. Well we came across this very interesting document from 1999, back when Hayes was serving as a Spencer town selectman. As a result of this State Ethics Commission investigation Hayes was forced to pay a $1,000 fine, ended up getting recalled, and then lost election bid the next yar. Here’s some of the highlights:
- From 1988 until the present, Hayes has served on the
Board of Selectman (“BOS”) in the Town of Spencer. As such, he is
a municipal employee within the meaning of G.L. c. 268A, s. 1 of
the conflict of interest law. The BOS acts as the police commissioners. Acting as
police commissioners, the BOS appoints the police chief and each
individual police officer based on the police chief’s
recommendation, and holds disciplinary hearings as needed.3. On August 25, 1998, Spencer Police Officer David Bera.
(“Officer Bera”) observed Hayes speeding in his car. Officer Bera
followed Hayes and paced his speed. Officer Bera activated the
radar gun which showed that Hayes was traveling 50 MPH in a 35 MPH
zone. Hayes entered a 25 MPH zone and did not slow down. Officer
Bera activated his radar gun again and clocked Hayes going 47 MPH
in a 25 MPH zone.
Going pretty fast there Kevin. Might wanna slow down. I’m sure he apologized to the police officer for being such a nuisance right?
4. Officer Bera pulled Hayes over for speeding
and asked Hayes for his license and registration. Hayes
said, “I guess you don’t know who I am. I am a selectman in
this town. My name is Kevin Hayes.” Hayes refused to provide
his license and registration and insisted that Officer Bera
call Spencer Police Chief David Darrin (“Chief Darrin”) to
the scene.[1/] Officer Bera asked again for Hayes’ license.
Hayes refused and said, “No, get your chief down here now.”
Officer Bera told Hayes he was risking arrest by refusing to
provide his license. Hayes said, “You do whatever you think you
need to. If your chief is in right now, I want him down here.”
Do you know who I am? Yea, you’re a monotone dooshnozzle with no personality who apparently thinks being a selectman in a small town known for a used appliance store makes you some sort of celebrity.
5. Officer Bera used the radio in his police cruiser to
contact the police station. Officer Bera advised Chief Darrin that
Hayes was refusing to produce his license until he could speak to
the chief at the scene. Chief Darrin agreed to come to the scene.
See, this is pisses me off. Why did the cop give into this jackwagon? You wanna talk to the chief? Cool story bro. License and registration or you’re going to jail. Basically what happened is the police officers enabled this guy and fed into his ego.
- Officer Bera asked Hayes to wait in his vehicle until
the chief arrived. Hayes refused. Officer Bera told Hayes that
Chief Darrin would be on the scene within one minute.
Of course he refused. Why wouldn’t he? Rules don’t apply to him because he’s a town selectman. Clearly the police officer established that Kevin Hayes is the authority during confrontations with the police, not the person with the badge and the gun.
7. When Chief Darrin arrived, Hayes told him, “Your
officers are harassing citizens.” Chief Darrin told Hayes to give
his license and registration to Officer Bera. Hayes told Chief
Darrin he was a member of the BOS.
8. Chief Darrin told Officer Bera to write Hayes a
warning for speeding and for failure to have his license and
registration in his possession. If Chief Darrin had not intervened,
Officer Bera would have arrested Hayes for refusing to provide his
driver’s license and issued Hayes a citation for speeding.
Well, there it is. That’s the reason why Kevin Hayes thinks he can make shit up about David Prouty and do whatever he wants. Because the police have allowed him to think this way. He knew the chief of police would bail his ass out. He knew the chief of police would give him a warning instead of arresting his ass and holding him accountable. Because he’s Kevin Hayes, and in Spencer he isn’t accountable to anyone.
9. Although Hayes did not explicitly ask Chief Darrin for
special consideration, Chief Darrin concluded, based on all the
circumstances, that Hayes was, in effect, asking for special
treatment based on his being a selectman.
Yup, and you gave it to him.
10. Officer Bera left the scene and Chief Darrin tried to
calm down Hayes.
Calm him down? Yea, because it’s the job of chief of police to calm someone down who just violated several laws and got away with it.
- If Officer Bera had not made the citation a warning,
Hayes’ total fine could have been $240 (plus cost of release from
custody should he have been arrested for refusing to provide a
license).[2/]12. Hayes asserts that he made the remarks to the police
officers out of frustration[3/] and that he did not intentionally
attempt to use his selectman position to avoid being issued a
ticket.[4/]
Oh he was frustrated?? Why didn’t you just say so? Because when we’re frustrated we are allowed to pick and choose what laws we abide by. Oh yea, love the claim that he didn’t intentionally attempt to use his selectman position to get out of a ticket. It’s only the first thing he mentioned.
13. Section 23(b)(2) of G.L. c. 268A prohibits a
municipal employee from knowingly or with reason to know using or
attempting to use his position to obtain for himself or others an
unwarranted privilege of substantial value which is not properly
available to similarly situated individuals.
14. By citing his position as a selectman during his
conversations with Chief Darrin and Officer Bera, and otherwise
making it clear during those conversations that as a selectman, he
did not expect to be arrested or issued a ticket, knowingly or with
reason to know, Hayes used or attempted to use the power of his
official position.
Somehow this lugnut snuck onto the School Committee in 2013 when no one ran against him. But seriously, this guy might be the biggest scumbag we’ve ever written about. He thinks rules don’t apply to him because he’s been living in the small town Spencer bubble his whole life. Well now he’s caught the attention of Turtleboy Sports and we know what a complete dooshnozzle this guy is. Hope you’re ready Kevin, because you just poked the turtle and it’s gonna be a bumpy ride for you going forward. Personally, I’d resign right now. Make it easier on yourself, because it’s gonna be a bumpy ride.
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How dare her say “Credible Testimony”, lead the witness, continue to inquire until she get’s the answer she wants, and most egregious act of moral turpitude, to say “I’m trying to give you your say”. Cutting off a witness who is trying to finish a sentence is not only rude, but shows clear bias and deliberate indifference. The law is clear, but the officers of that court must be drunks. Every time the witness attempted to share the TRUTH OF THE MATTER, the “King and I”, passed out on the bar. Interrupted the proceedings and the courts ability to listen, and even pretended “that’s an issue for another court”.
Every citizen has the right to enjoy the “seclusion of their own home” yet these crooks want to contort the truth, ignore the facts, and pretend that you don’t have the right to approach a TRESPASSER and ask them by what right are they in YOUR YARD. Even the town administrators conspired to incriminate through false pretenses or evidence by claiming a tax bill somehow defines the property or premises being rented.
This country is the best in the world because its a COUNTRY OF LAWS, where the LAW prevails, not the crook with the most money to use for bribes. Isn’t it funny how Hayes was ousted but the HUSH MONEY MONKEY who is but a puppet of the gang leader that pays him to do his dirty work, still heads up the police department.
These fools made national news when the State Police were ORDERED by the Attorney General to take over operations because not ONE soul in SPD could be trusted during the investigation. And just look who was allowed to remain, the dirtiest of them all, puppet police chief.
I’ve traveled the world and can’t imagine a U.S. town or city that would allow such corruption. Money is not the root of all evil. The LOVE of money is the root of all evil. And these crooks love money more than they love their own citizens, their own family. For their children will have to suffer from embarrassment while they continue to stare into a glass of beer and pretend they “didn’t do nothing wrong” or “I didn’t MEAN to break the law”.
Let the power of the people rule this land. Let every citizen get out and vote during the next election. Let the Commonwealth both enact and enforce laws that 49 of the other states have. Its not 1776 anymore people. Get with the times. Get out an vote. Don’t expect “the other guy” to do it. The majority are DEMOCRATS, but this crooked area is run by Republicans who either buy their votes with dirty money, or accept donations as dirty money.
Even the kids at the High School have been forced to suffer under the leadership of these crooks. I, my friends, and family shall do all that we can to put a stop to corruption. Even the gang leader, who has more money than a judge makes in 5 years, in his MATTRESS, shall be called to answer. Apparently they never heard of a “phone clone” either.
Stand up for your rights Spencer citizens. Never “cop a plea” when you’re innocent. Make them earn their keep, by serving THE LAW, instead of THE COURT. Reply to this post and get involved. We moved from another state to work here. And we shall stay and stand.. for it OUR rights to due process are violated, then so shall YOURS. Please stand with us.
So Help Me God,
Amicus Curiae [a friend of the court] the REAL court that is..
“We cannot remain neutral. We MUST take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented” Elie Wiesel
There is no such thing as coincidence. The recent “survey” by Ben Thomas that exposed Spencer as corrupt was no coincidence.
The recent report of violations by East Brookfield District Court was no coincidence. Minor infractions are often found during Audits and addressed with a simple letter from the Attorney General’s State Auditor or are “overlooked” because of political bias or favoritism. Let us be grateful for the valor of Mike Beaudet and the honorable Mrs. Suzanne Bump. Who cannot be bought, like the Spencer Chief, and the court’s assistant clerk-magistrate.
When a local public official who serves on the board of selectmen or the board of commissioners have DEEP POCKETS that allow them to exert undue influence, we ALL become victims. Whether its our tax-money that’s wasted to defend these crooks, or to defend the citizens who are “ousted” or wrongfully charged, the general public at large suffers. Should income from a crook who’s company has already paid out for the negligent death of 2 young girls and is being investigated as we speak for the death of an employee on CHRISTMAS EVE, be used pay off local officials, police officers, and even officers of the court? This includes court-appointed lawyers who intentionally provide counsel that is so in-effective that a 2nd yr law student could do better. Why? Because their love of money, and Lincoln town cars, means more to them than keeping their career. Because they are used to defending indigent clients who don’t know any better. We are property owners, we know, work with, and can certainly afford private counsel. But when the clerk violates the law and rules of criminal procedure, “THE KING SHALL PAY THE COST OF HIS CRIME, NOT THE PEASANTS”
Lack of Jurisprudence may be excused from a rookie cop or even a biased one, but Jurisprudence is THE JOB of a District Court Judge. FIAT JUSTITIA RUAT CAELUM!
The record has already been laid and substantial evidence has been gathered to put an end to the corruption in Spencer and East Brookfield District Court. The videos and data has been preserved and shall remain out of the public’s eye [for now] but rest-assured, “there is no such thing as coincidence”. They actually think incriminating videos don’t exist, just because they haven’t seen them [yet].
Let them all announce their retirement or reassignment before the CAUSE OF ACTION becomes public. Let us all stand up for every citizen by not agreeing to a financial settlement. Police pay off their victims in court most of the time. Why? Because its “hush money”. Its their way of doing things. Most every offer of “hush money” in a settlement means the victim(s) are not allowed to discuss their case AND the record of the violations remain OUT OF THE PUBLIC’S EYE.
Thank God the PODUNKs weren’t smart enough to know or have studied the first lesson of war. KNOW YOUR ENEMY.
They knew the harasser, the oppressor, and the guy giving them “hush money” all too well.
But too bad for them, they didn’t know us, our history, our family, and their very powerful and HONEST associates, or, most importantly character. “your reputation is the most valuable thing you will ever own”.. Their reputation is mud, and “WE shall never surrender.”
See you in court,
Dick and Jane
Shit like this is why people don’t trust the police!
Although the saying is ‘absolute power corrupts absolutely’ in my opinion, these small town officials think they own their towns and they can and more often than not, do what ever they want.
This is what happens when small town elected officials think they are untouchable. Similar to a sitting Auburn Selectman who bullied a senior citizen to tears and hyperventilation during last May’s election, only to have the entire thing covered up and swept under the rug by town officials.
Hayes owns a house in Spencer that he lets his sister live in rent free. It looks like trash and I believe houses his convicted felon nephew. His son is in jail for the SECOND time for armed robbery. He’s treating this town like he did his family – with complete disregard.
You do know that there is probably not a more corrupt police force in the state than the Spencer police. not surprised this selectman thought he could manipulate him.
On the other side of teh coin, i hope he hangs
Keep digging TB
Um, nothing new here. After all it was Kevin Hayes who plead the 5th in Federal Court over a dozen times when being sued by other cops in 2001 for defaming them. Btw, the jury ruled in the cops favor on that, just sayin.
Very cool article. Go get em’ Turtleboy and shame on you there Chief Darrin you fucking idiot. Seriously WTF? And if anybody has read any of my comments over time you know that I am 110% pro-police but this is fucking inexcusable.
Fucking suck ass politician Police Chief David Darrin making one of his patrolman look like a total asshole when all he was trying to do was his job. And you wonder Cops get a bad attitude sometimes? Well this is one great fucking example. Fuck you politician Chief Darrin. Fuck you. And for Officer Bera, please keep the faith and ignore your asshole boss.
You never get the smartest folks running for elected office. Except for rare exceptions like Mike Gaffney who I met for the first time this past fall and was very impressed, many are dim bulbs. This guy is in a special category of dolt. Maybe that clown from Fitchburg should try his luck in Spencer. He would be a shoe in there.
Kevin,your in the TB crosshairs. Can’t wait till he mounts your head on his wall
Problems with him have been going on for a long long time.. Check out the property he owns in town .. Run down low rent .. But who can do anything about it .. All corrupt!
This guy needs to be tarred and feathered in the high school parking lot. Also needs a bitch slap. He ain’t nothing but a gold digger
Is someone disgruntled because they aren’t a teacher anymore?
leave Old Balls out of this
I love you TB
add another name to the 2016 naughty list.
Love it love it! I hope he ends up hanging out with Tracy Novik and has a headstone in the turtle boy graveyard. Wonder what he’s thinking after reading this, lol. Bet he’s really frustrated now. Ha ha