From The Free Lance-Star: Spotsylvania deputy faces abuse charge:
A Spotsylvania County sheriff’s deputy has been charged in Caroline County with sexually abusing a child.
Richard E. Lloyd Jr., 38, of Dawn is charged with aggravated sexual battery and taking indecent liberties with a child.
Spotsylvania Sheriff Howard Smith said Lloyd is on administrative leave from the office and that the issue was a personnel matter.
Lloyd was arrested Jan. 23 on the charges and was released from Pamunkey Regional Jail on a personal recognizance bond. The child is related to Lloyd, authorities said.
Caroline Sheriff Tony Lippa said Lloyd’s arrest stemmed from a call from the Department of Social Services requesting assistance.
Online court records show that Lloyd is set for a jury trial May 28 in Caroline County Circuit Court.
A special prosecutor from the Goochland County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office will be trying the case.
UPDATE: The article from The Caroline Progress.
And the Court of Appeals of Virginia opinion on the prior custody battle.
Care to elaborate?
Mother up to her tricks again.
Mother did this before and that’s why Cynthia Weaver lost custody of the kids in 2006. Its public court information.
Everybody knows that Lloyd is a piece of crap. Any comment on why his daughter had to spend a week in the hospital with an infection because he is too stupid to realize she was sick. She lost custody because the judge had ties to his parents and all you back road country hicks are the same. Lets just hope those kids can get past all this time they have had to spend with this crazy family.
Before anyone can call Ricky Lloyd “a piece of crap”, have the facts. The comment about Ricky Lloyd being stuipid for not realizing his daughter was sick & not taking her to the doctor is not factual. The month prior to the hospitalization, the daughter was taken back and forth to the doctor by Ricky(father) and Cindy (mother).So if Ricky is going to be called stupid then Cindy needs to be included as she was just as informed and responsible regarding the facts involving that illness. As far as the Judge having ties to the family, NOT TRUE ! NOT TRUE! This does not even dignify a response. Unfortunely, these kids are being subjected to one of the most tramatic times that children can go through….being torn away from their support system. That of their father, sister, aunts, uncles, cousins. They have not been taken from “the crazy” but given to the craziest of all Cindy Weaver and her mother. Everything talks about Ricky being an officer of the law but it does not mention that Cindy is also an officer of the law.
These poor children have been taken not just from the father but everyone in that family. Why is it necessary to punish the entire family and the children, The mother has stripped them of all contact at this time. What good does that do the children.
TALK FACTS NOT GOSSIP ! TALK ABOUT INJUSTICE !
What are you some perfect City Slick? Lloyd took his daughter to the doctor several times. The only family that’s crazy is the WEAVER’S. You better read the Court of Appeals Of VA and see who’s the piece of crap. Nobody in the Lloyd family has ties to any of the judges it’s a conflict of interest, if you knew anything about the court system you would have known that.
Guys, the article from The Caroline Progress:
https://www.imsurroundedbyidiots.com/2008/02/07/anyone-notice-a-similarity-here/
And the Court of Appeals of Virginia opinion on the prior custody battle:
https://www.imsurroundedbyidiots.com/2008/02/07/just-pointing-something-out/
If I’m not mistaken, this case went all the way to the Va. State Court of Appeals. Everyone saw through this mother who was proven unfit to have cutsody of her children, and she is up to nothing more than her same old crap. These children are fortunate to have had a family support system like the entire Lloyd family. Ricky is a caring and loving father who has done nothing but try to be a good role model for his twins and his older daughter. I applaud him for that. To Blue 14….you must not have young children, you obviously do not realize how difficult it can be to be the caregiver and realize when something is serious or not……and if you do have young children and have that ability……the more power to you…maybe you could be of assistance to all of us who do the best we can to raise our children…..You OH HOLY ONE!!!!!!
I know RIcky, I know his whole family and have known them practically my whole life. I know there will be idiots who will always try to tear apart something good……ufortunately in this case its the idiot mother.
Yeah, it went to the Court of Appeals of Virginia, here’s the link to their opinion in the case:
https://www.imsurroundedbyidiots.com/2008/02/07/just-pointing-something-out/
my point exactly…..so to what Blue14 says…..”She lost custody because the judge had ties to his parents”…….they would have had to had ties to quite a few judges for it to have gone that far. i’ve submitted a letter to the editor for the Caroline Progress as follows:
“Spotsylvania deputy arrested in Caroline” Tell me….Was this a real article or a promo for the new Commonwealth’s Attorney? The way this article was handled was extremely inappropriate. Your article was sketchy, with no details on the facts and I believe partially inaccurate. I have been a friend of Deputy Lloyd for many years, and have known his family the same. I believe your paper has a responsibility to not only report what is the truth but equally portray a story in a factual, reasonable and truthful way. Your lack of details insinuate Mr. Lloyd is some “lurk in the woods child molester” and leave virtually everything else to one’s imagination. I have a feeling when you do get around to report the whole story, it will be nothing close. I realize at times there are facts which cannot be fully disclosed, etc. but maybe the right thing to do would be to wait until a story can be accurately and fully reported. Certainly a story which cannot have the details fully disclosed has no place on the front page. I find your ethics in this case appalling and I hope in the end Mr. Lloyd and his family get a much deserved apology from Toni Stinson and your paper. We already know who the new Commonwealth’s Attorney is.
I received a confirmation that my letter would appear in Feb. 13 paper. I wish I had found this site before I wrote the letter, I would have loved to have added a little more.
I’ve known Ricky for at least 14years; he’s a good father, he knew his daughter was sick-had f/u’ed up w/the Dr. numerous times by phone & in the office. While in his care, both children were thriving, coming out of their shells learning to trust & be open. There is no telling what damage will be inflicted while in their mother’s care. Everyone is so busy bemoaning that he’s a “piece of crap” & she’s “crazy”, but the real victims are the children. Their mother is using them as pawns to punish someone she hates more than life itself. She is using her own children to punish him because he wouldn’t sign over all parental rights, she said she would make him pay & by God, what better way than to destroy your life and reputation!
Has anyone stopped to think of the abuse she is causing her own children? The trauma she puts them through by removing them from their father, aunts, uncles, grand-parents all for her vendetta? The trauma of going through the exams, investigations, questions,etc. when she makes these claims? It’s sad that it has gotten this far, that the courts didn’t intervene long ago and order supervised visitation for her, as she is destroying these children. The investigator was right, there is abuse occurring; but not “sexual battery & indecent liberties”, worse Mental abuse and it’s by their own Mother.
I feel sorry for Blue14, you sound extremely angry by your own perosnal feelings about Ricky and uninformed about the entire situation. You need to hear more than what Cyndy is telling you. She is sick and needs serious help, that’s proven by the way she has continued to search for years to find someone to believe her when no one can find any evidnece to back up her claims.
As for the comment about Cyndy losing custody because the Lloyd’s had ties to the judge, you’re right that’s crazy! She lost custody because of her actions; thank God the judge could see this and was responsible enough to take action!
For those of you that are keeping track of this, the “new incoming Commonwealth’s Attorney for Caroline County”, Diane Abato, now represents the “mother”, Cynthia Weaver. If you dig into Ms. Abato’s background a little, you’ll see she was a prosecutor for the City of Richmond (where Ms. Weaver is a police officer) AND that she has also worked closely with the MCV Forensic Nurse Examiners unit (who also happens to involved in Deputy Lloyd’s case).
Isn’t it just a strange coincidence that Ms. Abato is now the new incoming Commonwealth’s Attorney for where Deputy Lloyd is now facing felony charges? Ms. Abato is also largely involved with Child Abuse advocacy and battered women–maybe Ms. Weaver will next claim that Deputy Lloyd battered her. And for the record–Lloyd and Weaver were NEVER married, as the Caroline Progress so inaccurately reported.
Let’s hope the special prosecutor, Ms. Oglesby, can see what’s going on up there in Caroline and nip it in the bud before it gets any more out of hand. Talk about corruption!!! Can those morons in Caroline County not see they are being played by Weaver???!!! Clearly they are her puppets, and Weaver has used her ties to all the agencies involved to make this happen. God help the kids involved in this–she is a real monster.
What does Abato’s background have to do with anything?
She was an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney for eight years, are you saying she is unqualified and shouldn’t have been hired?
Abato previously represented the mother. She’s a lawyer, things like that happen. I believe that Benser (one of the judges in Caroline County General District Court) has had to recuse himself from several cases that involved his former clients. That’s why there’s a special prosecutor coming in. I don’t think she’s handed any portion of the case.
As for The Caroline Progress, they also incorrectly reported that Lloyd had already been indicted — he hasn’t.
I can’t speak to the evidence of the case but the judge apparently found that there was probable for the arrest. The point of the court system is to determine someone to be guilty or not guilty; how about we give it some time?
Abato is certainly experienced & is qualified for the CA position – but she does continue to represent the mother in the custody issues.
Yes, things like that happen — attorneys & judges alike have to refuse clients who seek representation or recuse themselves from cases all the time. Still, it seems dicey for Ms. Abato & her firm (if she has one?) to take a civil case that involves the same parties & at least some of the same facts as the criminal prosecution initiated by the office she now works for.
There is a specific rule in the Virginia Rules of Professional Conduct that prevents former or current government attorneys from using information they gained in their “official” status to the benefit of a private client. Whether Ms. Abato is handling this particular criminal prosecution or not, her mere presence in the CA’s office puts her in a situation where she is much more likely to have access (even inadvertent access) to information that she otherwise wouldn’t because of her interaction with the Caroline Sheriff’s Office & DSS for other cases. It seems like an unnecessary risk to take.
Also Timothy, if I understand the information warrant process correctly (and I may be wrong as it’s not used often), there is no judge or grand jury that determines probable cause for an information warrant. It’s a single person – the CA. That’s what allows for the expedited process. It’s also what eliminates the “neutral and detached” fact-finder that courts across the country favor — and therefore arguably increases the chance of potential government abuse.
That’s what’s so shocking about this case — there are so many things that create the perception of potential government abuse. The nature of the history of the parties involved, the decision to use the rare “information warrant” to “move quickly” – coupled w/ an immediate release on a PR bond, the perceived Abato conflict & Caroline CA’s recusal from the case, the detective’s history & ties between her family members & the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office…
At the VERY least, it raises eyebrows.
i’d like to know 2 things…..
#1 is is certain that ms. abato is still representing the mother? or are you assuming that because she did in the past?
#2 is an assistant CA allowed to still practice law on a private level? it was my understanding through some work in hanover county i was involved with that once a CA is elected he is required to give up any/all private practice in law……it would seem an assistant CA would have to do the same.
1) I’m not sure when Abato represented Cynthia Weaver. Abato didn’t for the Court of Appeals of Virginia case. That was done by a Cullen D. Seltzer (now of SeltzerGreene, PLC). It’s possible that Abato was involved in Weaver’s appeal to the Supreme Court of Virginia (Weaver was twice denied a hearing by the Supreme Court).
Either way, the charges were prompted by a referral from Social Services to the Sheriff’s Office, and then to the CA’s Office.
2) Well Caroline County remains one of the few counties in Virginia that allow the Commonwealth’s Attorney to be part-time (which means they can have a private legal practice).
However, Spencer doesn’t have a private practice and is in the process of trying to convert the office to a full-time position. Of course, with the state’s budget shortfalls, it doesn’t look like he’s going to get funding this year from the General Assembly. He has asked for the county to make up the difference. Nevertheless, from what I’ve heard, he’s working six to seven days a week trying to straighten everything out at the office.
I’m not sure if the Assistant CA position is full-time or not. I don’t recall Michael Weise (the former Assistant CA) having a private practice. Of course, I could be mistaken on that.
Usually, if a CA or an Assistant CA do have a private practice, it’s in something that doesn’t involved crime; for example: real estate, estates, etc.
Bah, justice4all posted while I was typing. That’s what I get for being long winded. :)
WhatThe? – 1) That’s my understanding. 2) I believe that in a full-time CA’s office, no one is allowed to practice on a private level. However, Caroline doesn’t have a full time CA’s office yet, so I believe they’re still permitted to practice in the private arena. That would explain why Harvey Latney was able to keep his practice open while he was CA.
Gotcha…makes sense. I believe you’re right.
I do wonder though………if Ms. Abato had to be replaced as the prosecutor in the case, hence the one being brought in from Goochland, then maybe just maybe she’ll have to be dismissed as the defense attorney. If she can’t prosecute it, she shouldn’t be able to defend it. I hope she does go ahead and rep. Ms. Weaver…..could be grounds for a mistrial….IF it even gets that far.
I absolutely believe there is some level of Governmental abuse of authority taking place. But I will say this…..if nobody jumps up and down about it, it WILL be brushed right under the rug.
…..”I can’t speak to the evidence of the case but the judge apparently found that there was probable for the arrest. The point of the court system is to determine someone to be guilty or not guilty; how about we give it some time?”…..Timothy, I’m sorry, I just don’t agree with you here. There was no judge, only the CA’s opinion, and yes the point of the court system is to determine guilt. However, if information is being misused, opinions are being influenced, etc. then corruption has already occured. And I think that’s the point here. Things do not seem to have been handled appropriately on each and every level, from the CA’s office, to the arrest, right on down to the way the Caroline Progress reported it. And I’m sorry, but as a tax paying citizen of this county, I expect more.
Right on, What The?….first of all let me reassure everyone that Ms. Abato is the current attorney for Ms. Weaver. There was another misstatement by the Caroline Progress–Ms. Abato did not represent Ms. Weaver in any other hearing–Weaver has had many attorneys through this process (the last one was arrested for embezzlement, Michael Hancock) and the one before that quit on her because she wasn’t taking his advice and cooperating with him. That said…
Weaver has now found herself an attorney with ties to Richmond, MCV, and the most obvious being Caroline County CA’s office. How is Lloyd suppose to get a fair trial when he’s already got that stacked up against him, eventhough Abato only represents Weaver on the civil side? You better believe that Abato had some influence over the CA who issued those informational capias’….Lloyd was only released on a PR bond (after 2 days of sitting in jail, not immediately) after CA Spencer found out about the history of the case. Sounds like a “don’t ask, don’t tell” scenario on Weaver’s part–she’s playing them, no doubt.
What The? is right–everyone who believes in fair justice and “justice for all” better start jumping up and down and demanding that this be looked into further. The letter to the editor in yesterday’s Caroline Progress is a start–thanks for doing that!! Imagine if this was a friend or family member of yours–wouldn’t you want the justice we are all entitled to under the Constitution for your friend or family member?? Its just gotten out of hand and apparently someone thinks we are all “back road country hicks” and too stupid to figure all of this out on our own. (And actually I think the term is “backwoods”, not back road–Blue 14). Lloyd’s day in court will come and the truth will come out…hopefully we’ll be seeing Weaver’s mugshot on channel 6 then and the kids will be safe and sound back at Lloyd’s home where they belong, forever.
Timothy, re this comment: “Either way, the charges were prompted by a referral from Social Services to the Sheriff’s Office, and then to the CA’s Office”…
This is true, but I think it’s still fair to say the Caroline CA’s office initiated the charges since the Sheriff’s Office could not have arrested him on the information warrant without the CA signing off on it. Perhaps if the CA would’ve recommended that the Sheriff’s Office & DSS take more time to actually investigate this allegation before rushing to charge (as most other jurisdictions around here do), they wouldn’t have gotten themselves, Lloyd, and the kids into this nightmare.
And WhatThe? – You should expect more. We all should.
HolySmokes! — My apologies. I misspoke when I wrote “immediate release.” I knew it was two days later – and it was 2 days of pure hell, I’m sure. My point was (like everyone else’s) that as soon as the CA got the whole background, he agreed to a PR bond… likely because he saw the charge for what it is: completely baseless. I’m with all of you in hoping that Nancy Oglesby looks at the big picture here (very quickly) and sees the same.
Some of us might be back roads, back woods, country hicks-whatever you want to call us-we’re not perfect, but we know right from wrong. What a sad, sad story here. Two families are torn apart and possibly even destroyed, and for what? The children are caught in the middle. Kids are suppose to trust & believe in their parents. How can they when such trash is being thrown around and taught to them? Does anyone even care? Enough damage was done the first time these allegations were made. Now, it is going on again–unbelievable!!
How convenient for Caroline County Social Services that they have no recollection of the details from 2004–don’t they have a computer?? Duh!! But they can ease their conscience by recusing themselves from the case this time. What a joke! This is why SO many children fall through the cracks. I thought their job was to protect the CHILDREN, not the mother. Social Services is a worthless department of the government.
I think the mother (and grandmother Weaver) have stepped out of reality. Is there anyone out there who loves them enough to see that they get the help they so desperately need while they are away from the Lloyd family??? I sure hope so…
I think we need to pray for each family–strength and perserverance for the Lloyd family, conviction of the heart for the Weaver family, and love & protection for the kids. Hatred and jealousy are horrible things–they can eat away at your very core. May God have mercy on their souls….
Thought you might enjoy reading some comments from the article in the Free-Lance Star. These comments were taken off of their website….guess they couldn’t take the heat!!
Most recent reader comments:
AND THE MOST TERRIFYING THING IS.. (posted by theobc , Feb. 3, 2008 1:27 pm) because she is a richmond city polic officer, SHE IS ALSO PACKING A GUN. this woman who has gone to the lengths that she has to frame this man is LEGALLY ENTITLED to carry a gun and is obviously still deemed by her supervisors to have the mental capacity to know when to use that gun. if this nut case endangers the public or the father of her children or the children themselves – SHE SHOULD NOT BE THE ONLY ONE HELD ACCOUNTABLE.
Be Real (posted by befair , Feb. 3, 2008 11:20 am) She’s not just “searching” she’s on a vendetta & will go to any lenghts to destroy someone she hates; doesn’t matter who she hurts. Humiliate her? You cannot humiliate someone who has no conscience & it’s obvious she has none! She should go to jail not just for filing false police reports but for both physical & MENTAL abuse on the children as well as parental alienation. And she should be held accountable for destroying his life/reputation. She is beyond crazy & mental help!
Hope that FLS humiliates mom by using her name! (posted by kemcclta , Feb. 3, 2008 10:53 am) I do hope that the FLS does print the outcome on the front page of the paper and include the mother of the children’s name as well as the grandmother that has been involved and condoning her daughters actions to hurt such innocent people. A mother is suppose to set an example for her children and this Grandmother is behavior in a very disrespectful manner. Of course, now we know why and how the mother of the children can behave in this manner. She was taught from her mother.
Been unfounded before…. (posted by Weaverscrazy , Feb. 3, 2008 10:20 am)
Check out this link to the Supreme Court of Virginia website. It has the opinion that shows the mother is “searching” for a reason to get her kids back. I think she needs to be charged with filing a false police report. Kind of funny that she’s a Richmond City Police Officer. The Free Lance Star should have done a little more research when posting this story. http://www.courts.state.va.us/opinions/opncavwp/0224062.pdf
Something in this story isn’t right. I wonder why (posted by lifeisbeautiful , Feb. 3, 2008 7:50 am) both sides of the story weren’t reviled in the article. If you didn’t view this forum you may have a differing opinion. I hope the truth comes out and the FLS prints that story as well.
Be Fair (posted by befair , Feb. 2, 2008 8:32 pm)
There are always two sides to every story; the public sees one side-the side printed in the paper or reported on the news. The courts, CPS, Investigators, etc have all sides; so ask yourself why after investigating and finding previous allegations unfounded; now w/these charges pending release him on PR if their were any truth to what the mother was saying? They wouldn’t. They would lock him up! Safe to say the MOTHER is the one that needs to be locked up for the abuse she is causing her children. Let him have his day in court! Let him be vindicated YET AGAIN; maybe this time the courts can do something to protect the children from their mother!
Be Fair (posted by befair , Feb. 2, 2008 8:15 pm)
It is a shame that parents use their children as pawns to hurt each. Sadder that a mother could do this to her children; put her child through an exam over & over again just to hurt/destroy someone she hates. Has she stopped to think about the abuse she is doing to the children to the damage she is causing to them? Or only of her need in destroying him? Take time to look at the link posted by sleeplessnites. Yes, the info was private & should have been kept private but now it’s out, make an informed decision. Just because he is a deputy does not make him above the law. The courts & the system did not treat him as such; they treated him fairly based on the ENTIRE case history they have access too.
W T F Ever (posted by VALADI , Feb. 2, 2008 2:36 pm)
It’s a crying sham that Social services didn’t act this fast on the Kayla Reynolds case she may still be a live! Always out to discredit and officer of the law! Lloyd is a Great guy to bad he thought at one time this woman was someone to love! Please! she is a B–ch and to do what she is doing to her children, she should not have them they deserve better, GOOD LUCK TO YOU Lloyd I AM BACKING you and as for the nut job May they find a nice padded room for you to spend your future in.
My Point (posted by peachesmom , Feb. 2, 2008 2:24 pm)
I never said this man was guilty. I just said that all accusations should be treated equally in these cases reguardless of who you are. We see different versions of the law for different people. They felt there was enough to go forward with a trial didn’t they. They did not have to bring charges if they were completely unfounded and they knew they were. In order to bring charges there has to be some form of evidence so why did they charge him? He should of been processed like everyone else being charged.
This should be a warning (posted by fireball , Feb. 2, 2008 12:30 pm)
I only wish people would consider nightmares like this before entering into relationships and having children. Regardless of the outcome of this case, those kids will be hurt the most by this. I only hope they have an extended family to depend on, because statistics are against them growing up well-adjusted otherwise. Thanks for the link, sleepless. It only confirmed my suspicions. The fact that those documents are public (unless sealed by the court) is yet another reason to be careful in your choices.
NOT GUILTY (posted by goshen02 , Feb. 2, 2008 10:18 am)
I have known Ricky Lloyd for over 22 years. Like most, he has his faults & his biggest problem has always been his poor choice of women – mostly “nut jobs” as in this case! While he has matured & improved in this area – she still seeks revenge! I can assure you that Ricky Lloyd would NEVER sexually assault/abuse anyone much less a child! He’s been exonerated on these charges before & he will again! Justice will be served & everyone will know how this woman has tormented her own children!
Mother Alienates Children Again (posted by HaHa7 , Feb. 2, 2008 10:03 am)
It is so sad to see that a mother would do this to a child. She has continued to alienate these children. You have to just wonder when enough is going to be enough. It takes a real sick person to keep doing this to their own children. And, it is a personal matter. Yes, the Sheriff did answer that question correctly. Unfortunately, innocent people get locked up all the time. It’s just sad to see that this accusation was not properly investigated before charges were taken out.
Peachesmom (posted by kemcclta , Feb. 2, 2008 9:16 am)
Thanks to the first post on this subject, we all have read the entire story. It will all come out and has come out. I think the woman has some serious mental issues if you read the transcripts. Unfortunately, we can read what is post in the newspaper and we forget that there is always another side to the story. Peachesmom, try reading the transcript. Little does the mother know, that she will more than likely be arrested for filing false police reports, and she should be.
BOND WASN’T NEEDED IN THIS CASE (posted by theobc , Feb. 1, 2008 6:35 pm)
there is no sexual abuse in this case involving the police officer. it has been investigated time and time again. this woman just keeps pushing it further and further and won’t give up and she doesn’t seem to care what it does to this man or those kids. the reason he was let out with no bond is because the court system is probably aware of the prior accusations and them being unfounded. hopefully, this man can be fully vindicated through this trial and him and these kids can finally have some peace.
BOND WASN’T NEEDED IN THIS CASE (posted by theobc , Feb. 1, 2008 6:35 pm) there is no sexual abuse in this case involving the police officer. it has been investigated time and time again. this woman just keeps pushing it further and further and won’t give up and she doesn’t seem to care what it does to this man or those kids. the reason he was let out with no bond is because the court system is probably aware of the prior accusations and them being unfounded. hopefully, this man can be fully vindicated through this trial and him and these kids can finally have some peace.
ianrod (posted by bosmom , Feb. 1, 2008 6:05 pm)
The accussed is not the Caroline County sheriff. He lives in Caroline County. He is a deputy for the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s office. Just wanted to clarify that.
peachesmom (posted by 1beachbum , Feb. 1, 2008 5:58 pm) Even if there is not a case because charges were filed they have to try him. How many times have we seen people who are bitter go and get charges out on someone out of spite and then it is totally unfounded once it makes it to court? Its really sad that people try to twist the system to their advantage to hurt others.
Privacy (posted by peachesmom , Feb. 1, 2008 5:22 pm)
Each case of child abuse sexual or otherwise is a serious matter. I believe this man deserves his day in court but that it should be treated like any other sexual abuse case of a minor. If he were not a police officer then he would not of been released without posting a bond or most likely not released at all. Personal Matter? that one gets me. He should of been treated like anyone else accused of this kind of abuse. I forgot hes an officer of the law. Sooo its different right? If no case why try him then?
Truth over evil (posted by msspotswood , Feb. 1, 2008 3:59 pm)
What ever happened to reporters researching and reporting the whole truth. It would have been to everyone’s best interest if the reporter had taken a little extra time to do this. The link is a clear indication of child alienation. She did not win the first time so she decided to try again. Sounds like mental abuse from the mom instead of abuse from the dad.
Help (posted by rapprunner , Feb. 1, 2008 3:56 pm)
One year ago my family reached out for help via 911 and it was Deputy Lloyd who risked his life to help my family. It is obvios that there is a history here. Remember everyone is innocent until proven guilty. Let us pray for the children and for justice.
After reading… (posted by ianrod , Feb. 1, 2008 2:44 pm)
After reading the article above, I thought Caroline County had a predator as a sheriff. After reading the .pdf file, I understand that Caroline County has a sheriff with an ex-girlfriend who would say anything to keep her kids. I understand a mother taking extraordinary means to keep her kids but… to totally smear an innocent man this way is evil. Run away with the kids, go to Mexico, go to Canada… don’t make him out as a perv to satisfy your needs. The .pdf made the story fair and balanced. thanks
I THINK THE WRONG PARENT WAS CHARGED (posted by theobc , Feb. 1, 2008 2:29 pm) hate to point out the obvious, but there doesn’t appear to be any “sexual abuse”. the allegations have been made over and over and each time they have been investigated and found to be unsubstantiated. the so called allegations began when the mother lost custody. it is very obvious that she is trying to smear this man and if that link hadn’t been posted we would have all believed that the allegations had some merit. this post is saving this deputy’s reputation & putting the spotlight on where it belongs
Privacy… (posted by navyorchid , Feb. 1, 2008 1:49 pm)
HibiscusCutie05 and shelbybrynn – that link that sleeplessnites posted can be found by anyone and the names of the victims are a matter of public record as are many of the cases found online or by going to a court house through state and county records. I think privacy in this article is a little lacking since they state that the child is related to Lloyd. As for Lloyd and Sheriff Smith, this is not only a “personnel” matter for Spotsy but a public matter since this individual is a “public servant”.
wow… (posted by btrflykys , Feb. 1, 2008 1:47 pm)
it disturbs me how people actually have the time to sit and “research” something that doesn’t even pertain to them. I bet the reason why you have ‘sleeplessnites’ is because you are so wrapped up in everyone elses lives that you have forgotten you have one of your own!!! SHAME ON YOU!!! like the article said… its a personal matter, not yours. even if you feel it is, keep it to yourself.
If She’s Up To The Same Tricks (posted by seantrantham , Feb. 1, 2008 1:42 pm) IMHO, if the court finds that the wife is being untruthful AGAIN…she should lose all rights to see her kids until the children are adults. She is a horrible woman for doing that in the first place!!
bad things happen to good people (posted by THEBADGUY , Feb. 1, 2008 1:39 pm) The NY sheriff! Got the bad guy right. Lloyd is a fair guy. Doesn’t fit his M.O. We haved are run inns. His work for the people is outstanding. “he was always was fair”.He is justice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!He did not play Judge!!!!!!!!! I was just human to him not the Bad Guy.
The link posted… (posted by HibiscusCutie05 , Feb. 1, 2008 12:47 pm)
Really makes me stop and think but at the same time, it’s so wrong for you, sleeplessnites, to have posted that with the kids names on it. Yes, anyone could have found it if they knew where to look, however, you just made it ten times worse. They are minors and that’s a family matter better off not going out to the public.
hmmm (posted by 1eviltwin , Feb. 1, 2008 11:23 am)
thinks for the link sleeplessnites…sounds like the mother is still up to her games…the same reason why i dont have any children..they have been through this before she is doing more harm than good..if she thinks he is no good let the kids find that out on there own..it is wrong for any parent to bad mounth the other parent infront of the kids..what a joke she should be put in jail..the truth will come out
What Were You Thinking?!?! (posted by shelbybrynn , Feb. 1, 2008 11:01 am) To sleeplessnites – Why on earth would you post a link to that page? The details contained in the link you provided were too private to be posting on here. You are never supposed to release names of victims of sexual abuse. As to whether or not it happened, we cannot pass judgment either way, that is what the court is for but I don’t think they would have arrested him without some sort of proof. So hopefully the truth will be sorted out and justice will be served and the kids will recover from this.
Ardee (posted by 1beachbum , Feb. 1, 2008 9:34 am)
Don’t judge him … If you would take the time to look at the link posted by sleeplessnights you might change your tune. Thanks for the link sleeplessnights – its sad when parents use their kids to get back at a spouse/former partner.
Nice job (posted by aredee , Feb. 1, 2008 9:24 am) Report this post to admins
If that were you or me we would be held without bond! Sure he’s on paid leave too! Who in the world are our kids supposed to go to for help?
Thanks sleeplessnites for the link… (posted by domsmom , Feb. 1, 2008 8:22 am) I’s good to know that we are looking a a classic case of a parent using their children as a battle ground. It’s quite sad.
Don’t be too quick to judge… (posted by sleeplessnites , Feb. 1, 2008 7:46 am) Before jumping to conclusions here, read this: http://www.courts.state.va.us/opinions/opncavwp/0224062.pdf
Sheriff Lippa (posted by billmoney , Feb. 1, 2008 6:42 am)
There goes lippa again claiming he jumped to the rescue of social services.In sexual abuse cases its standard procedure to notify the sheriff office.What a joke…
Apparently the FLS removed the comments b/c they got a lot of complaints that the kids’ names were available in the opinion. So they say. Glad someone saved them though.