A Lawrence police officer was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence by a Kansas Highway Patrol trooper on Jan. 5, District Attorney Charles Branson said Thursday.
Prosecutors are reviewing the case and waiting for test results before making a decision about charges, he said.
According to Douglas County Jail records, Marie Angel Haynes, 32, was booked into jail around 2:30 a.m. Jan. 5 after a trooper arrested her near Sixth and Iowa streets. She posted $250 bond after she was booked and was given notice to appear in court Jan. 17.
It is not uncommon for prosecutors to take additional time to await test results when reviewing DUI charges.
Haynes was hired in January 2011 as an officer after working as a Kansas University police officer, the department said at the time.
Police Chief Tarik Khatib said he could not comment on personnel matters when asked Thursday if he had suspended anyone relating to a January DUI arrest.
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UNIKU (anonymous) says…
She must not have had any KU tix... : )
commonsenseanyone (anonymous) replies…
This made me laugh out loud. Thanks
kimk (anonymous) says…
Bad day for LPD, it's falling apart at the seams.
superswagg56 (anonymous) says…
"Prosecutors are reviewing the case and waiting for test results before making a decision about charges, he said" WHAT the HELL are they waiting on?
kimk (anonymous) says…
Can you get a breathalyzer installed in your squad car?
superswagg56 (anonymous) says…
Was she given a breath test or field sobriety test? If A KHP officer arrested her what f!@#INg tests do they have to have before charges are filed.He didn't arrest her for kicks!! Why are normal citizen charged immediately but cops we have to "wait for test results? this is ridiculous!!
Food_for_Thought (anonymous) replies…
Hate to tell you, but if there is pending evidence, prosecutors are not going to formally file charges against a person, cop or not, until that evidence has come back. If this officer refused all tests, and there's a pending blood test, it would be wise to wait on filing formal charges, rather than charge her and then back off if the test results showed that she was not impaired.
casual_observer (anonymous) replies…
Food for thought has it right. If the Trooper obtained a blood or urine sample for analysis, the sample has to be sent to the KBI lab in Topeka for testing. Rumor has it the lead time on a blood sample is 8-12 weeks. The DA will not initiate any action in the district court until the results of the test are known.
UNIKU (anonymous) says…
So why is the officer's name released and the other two aren't? They both seem to be "personnel matters"...
Marshalus (Michael Stanclift) says…
The name of the officer was probably obtainable on the KHP report, where as the FBI and LKPD didn't release anything (yet) about the other two officers.
jcstepmom28 (anonymous) says…
So was her arrest before or after date of hire? Your story is unclear on this item.
costello (anonymous) replies…
I would assume the January 5 arrest date refers to January 5, 2012. She was hired in January 2011.
LarryNative (anonymous) says…
Troopers suck.
artichokeheart (anonymous) says…
What the heck is going on in this fine city?
wissmo (anonymous) replies…
knock knock
Who's there?
Topeka
Topeka who
take a peeka round artichocke lately Lawrence is changing big time.
pace (anonymous) replies…
It may be the police are being more professional about what is going on. You use to only hear gossip, a cop beating up his wife, coverup about an accident that totaled a cruiser, lots of gossip, no official remarks or actions. I prefer when they get caught doing something, they get charged and prosecuted like ordinary citizens. Erase special treatment.
3up3down (anonymous) says…
When are interlock systems going to become part of the standard package when the cars roll off the assembly lines?
littlexav (anonymous) replies…
never. never, never, never. that is the worst idea i've ever heard. that's like having to take a parenting test before you're allowed to have children, paying a poll tax or taking a literacy test before voting, or showing your (Christian) baptismal certificate before flying on an airplane. you really want an interlock? install one yourself.
Hong_Kong_Phooey (anonymous) replies…
Actually, a parenting test might not be a bad idea...
jafs (anonymous) replies…
Actually, I think it's an excellent idea.
It would prevent dui accidents, rather than merely reacting to them.
And, there's no constitutional right to drive an automobile, as far as I know, so your examples aren't really apt.
The folks that would install them themselves are almost certainly not the folks who need them - and the ones that need them wouldn't have them installed.
antonioandolini (anonymous) says…
They have to wait for the results because breathalyzers have been known for giving false readings when Jack Daniels and Chocolate Cake doughnuts are combined!
kumojo (anonymous) replies…
HA! That's awesome!
Kontum1972 (anonymous) says…
good lord....!
mb the 3 can get gigs as assassins.....do some covert poop....
FalseHopeNoChange (anonymous) says…
Used to be a KU police officer?
Back to the CCW issue on campus and those that claimed that with KU police crusing the campie grounds.... the need for students packing heat was ridiculous....
What was your "reasoning" for "scoffing" at CCW on campus again?
ksjayhawk74 (anonymous) replies…
What perfectly logical reasoning... A former KU police officer gets arrested for a DUI, therefore college students should be able to carry guns on campus.
Herecomesthewaterweasel (anonymous) replies…
That was the dumbest line of logic i have ever read FalseHope.
ridikkulus (anonymous) says…
One would think, seeing firsthand, the number of these accidents, and the "blood and guts" involved, as well as seeing firsthand the aftermath of the lives shattered just might be a deterrent to doing things like this. Just... wow.
cheeseburger (anonymous) replies…
I would agree.
kumojo (anonymous) replies…
Me three
Cant_have_it_both_ways (anonymous) says…
Here I sit on this pooper, giving birth to a new state trooper.
Crazy_Larry (anonymous) replies…
Bravo! Bravo! You really gored 'em. Use extra TP for the LPD (a.k.a. santorum).
srj (anonymous) says…
Bet an LPD officer would have helped her out. But the KHP don't mess around.
Crazy_Larry (anonymous) replies…
They don't mess around in FL either. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBHOTK...
And can guess what happened next? You'll never guess... Did you guess? http://www.wtsp.com/news/article/2186...
"The Fraternal Order of Police, the union representing Miami officers, slammed the state trooper's behavior on Wednesday."
xbusguy (chris Ogle) says…
LPD has a top notch department..... Wonder if the new Chief is simply more open on these type of matters????
mass207 (anonymous) says…
What happened to LJWord's policy of not naming someone until they're convicted?.....must not matter if someone is a police officer....name them, then name all of the charged child molesters in this town.
biggunz (anonymous) replies…
Lol, yeah really. That policy is out the window if it's guaranteed to get panties bunched up. KU athletes, cops, etc. There was a new story everyday when Brady Morningstar got his DUI. And the same clowns on here posted the same things on every article! Kick him off the team! Fire him! Pretty comical.
Crazy_Larry (anonymous) replies…
I believe the policy is to not name someone until they've been charged with a crime. If they waited until they were convicted then we'd never read about trial antics at this award winning web-site...
vertigo (Jesse Crittenden) replies…
They don't name those alleged of sex crimes until convicted. A DUI isn't a sex crime.
one2no (anonymous) says…
She is no longer with the department.
ksjayhawk74 (anonymous) replies…
That's good information for anyone who has gotten a ticket from her and hasn't been found guilty yet. Those people just have to let it go to trial, the officer who wrote the ticket can't appear, they can't be found guilty.
just_another_bozo_on_this_bus (anonymous) replies…
I suppose the court could still subpoena her, though.
littlexav (anonymous) replies…
prosecutor can ask for a continuance, there is no guarantee that your ticket won't stick just because the officer doesn't show. that's an urban legend.
HRII (anonymous) says…
What!!!! Not Lawrence Police they have so much integrity. Besides Detectives posing as FBI agents and Officers "fixing" tickets for KU Basketball tickets..... LMFAO!! They're a joke
FalseHopeNoChange (anonymous) says…
My brother is a police officer in Washington State. He said he would never give a fellow officer, a doctor, a nurse, or any medical person a ticket.
He said he would never want to be in need of one that he ticketed first.
Evidently, the state Bull doesn't feel the same way or the city police women was too under the influence to identify herself properly.
pace (anonymous) replies…
Your brother is probably a nice guy, but his reasoning it too selfish. He should do the job, not give people who he thinks might do him service later a free pass. He should think maybe this speeder or drunk might kill some one's kid and it would be on him.
autie (anonymous) says…
FHNC, clearly you brother's moral compass is compromised and his personal code of ethics are skewed. I believe the law is to be appiied uniiformly...even to those in uniforms.
biggunz (anonymous) replies…
You may think his moral compass is compromised but that exact thing happens regularly in every state and city, including Lawrence. KHP....different story.
pace (anonymous) replies…
Everyone does it is a moron's morality.
biggunz (anonymous) replies…
I'm a moron because I stated a fact? F you.
FalseHopeNoChange (anonymous) replies…
morals.....lol.. good one.
clearly you are living in Old America. You need to get with the "transformation" fast and furiously.
chocolateplease (anonymous) says…
I hope the department isn't suffering any loss of morale from these problems (KU tix scandal, this...). They should be proud that illegal behavior is called out and stopped, especially from within their department which must be hard to take. The transparency sets a tone for everyone. It's the way it should be. Way to go, Lawrence Police Department!
littlexav (anonymous) replies…
Wouldn't it be better if there weren't rampant corruption in our police department? I think you're sending mixed signals.
chocolateplease (anonymous) replies…
Of course it's always better if there's no corruption. What I meant is that it's good that these things weren't swept under the rug in an attempt to hide the wrongdoing. The fact that they were willing to arrest her, or that there are whistle blowers, or whatever it is that brings these things to light, is a good thing and will result in less corruption in the future. The non-corrupt should be encouraged, and the corrupt should be frightened into changing their ways.
smitty (anonymous) replies…
Not swept under the rug?? It took an anonymous letter to create any action.
That anon letter would be interesting to read since it motivated the investigation. Can't you just see the cc of that letter going to higher authorities had Khatib and Corliss not acted?
This exposed pattern of behavior will surely be the justification for many dropped cases or reversed convictions.
To think how many of the forum have dissed the YH for saying the LPD is corrupt and for the last seven (7) years. So many of those who disparaged the YH owners are self identified police. This forum has been used to further the LPD blue wall of silence aka police culture aka corruption.
May the truth will out.
UNIKU (anonymous) replies…
Rampant? Evidence please ...and no, the YH case doesn't fly...tied and convicted.
UNIKU (anonymous) replies…
Tried and convicted
lawslady (anonymous) says…
You name any organized group of human beings (family, corporation, church, business, agency) and the more members it has and longer that group exists, the more likely it is that there will be some of its members who are going to do wrong. And when they do, it doesn't mean the whole group is doing bad things, or that the whole group is bad to its core. Just means that no group of human beings ever was, is or will be perfect. So, unless you yourself are perfect and you belong to no groups/organizations (remember I included families), you might want to remember that a few bad apples does not necessarily mean the whole barrell has spoiled. Good to identify the bad and get it rooted out, sooner than later. And for those of you who hate all cops, may I suggest you sign up to take part in their citizen's academy? You might learn a few thing OR be in a position to help change the things you don't like about the way things are done. Anyone can anonymously gripe from the sidelines. But unless being a troll is your main goal, it is a lot more helpful to get involved and try to work for any changes you think need to be made!
smitty (anonymous) says…
You name any organized group of human beings (family, corporation, church, business, agency) and the more members it has and longer that group exists, the more likely it is that there will be some of its members who are going to do wrong. ...
enter FOP....blue wall of silence...blue wall of violence(DV)....institutionalized bribery...systemic abuse of authority.......perjury...vengence convictions...etc
Stop turning a blind eye and deaf ear which can/will lead to you as the next victim of illegal LE actions. Get rid of the double talk standards.
Crazy_Larry (anonymous) replies…
Amen, brother.
UNIKU (anonymous) replies…
True...the longer YH stayed open the more corrupt it got....good point...
smitty (anonymous) says…
Marie Angel Haynes is now qualified for SRO. Well that might not be accurate since she didn't hit a pedestrian and drive him to LMH.
At the first of Khatib's grand entrance as chief he was asked on the JW about how he would handle the DUI problem with the LPD officers......that question did not get answered then.....now the answer is more public and points out the history of the LPD's on-going corruption.
Khatib is so endoctrinated into the police culture that matches the secreted under the table operation of the city commission that the problem needs to be addressed from beyond the control of the city.