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In the first case, Robert was pulled over by Anderson for speeding, while Reyna was in the passenger seat. 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. I was disgusted even being in that house.. He saidhe's had run-ins with police and mighthave been arrested by Anderson. 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. Calhoun questions if the Mathises would have had an easier time if Lewis had gone public with his own concerns at the time. 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. They also had seen Andersons Muskegon Police uniform and realized a police officer owned the home, the couple said. The Ku Klux Klan document Robert Mathis says was on display at Muskegon Police Officer Charles Anderson's house. 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. Charles Anderson was fired from the Muskegon Police Department on September 12 following an investigation after potential homebuyers said they saw a framed KKK application and Confederate. Ext. Anderson was cleared in late 2009 of any wrongdoing in the fatal shooting of Julius Allen-Ray Johnson. August 12, 2019 / 10:44 AM If you are wondering how the racist material was found in his home, so did we. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Muskegon police officer Charles Anderson has been placed on leave pending an investigation into the couple's claims, the police department said. He was subsequently cleared of any wrongdoing when the shooting was deemed to be an act of self-defense. 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. 2019 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Records from the Michigan Department of Corrections show Robertson was arrested in Muskegon County in 2006 and served 12 years in prison. 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. Mathis was disturbed not only by the flag but also because Anderson was a police officer. Acomplaint in 2010 alleged that he acted "rudely and disrespectfully" when he arrestedtwo people and usedpepper spray. Friday, Saturday, Sunday: Closed. 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 is on paid administrative leave after an apparent Ku Klux Klan document was seen framed on a wall of his home. Officer Charles Anderson of the Muskegon Police Department gives his testimony at the Muskegon County Hall of Justice, on March 20, 2019. Officer Andersons wife, Rachael Anderson, told WOOD-TV, a local television station, that her husband was not a Klan member. 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. A second citizen complaint from 2016 involved a DUI arrest in which Anderson did not secure a vehicle after the arrest and did not return a person's driver's license, according to the report. This is, this is, oh, Im getting out of here,' " he said. 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 . ARPA Details This is a Klan house, really, we have to go right now.' Janelle Griffith is a national reporter for NBC News focusing on issues of race and policing. Mr. Mathis, 52, an Army veteran who is black, said that the picture he had posted on Facebook of the K.K.K. Kayla Renie / Muskegon Chronicle via AP file. Peterson refused to provide further details about what was discussed during the disciplinary hearing, but said that a redacted version of the inquiry into . Anderson said he feared for his life, according to the findings of an investigation report created by then-Muskegon County Prosecutor Tony Tague. Mathis, who is Black, said he felt disgusted by what he saw. Hilson, Muskegons current county prosecutor, told The Muskegon Chronicle that he might re-evaluate the 2009 shooting, depending on the results of the Police Departments internal investigation. Amy.Gerard3@mcd911.net She said she only realized after the report was released Monday that the officer she was accused of assaulting was Anderson. Officer Charles Anderson of the Muskegon Police Department gives his testimony at the Muskegon County Hall of Justice, on March 20, 2019. IE 11 is not supported. In it, Lewis said Anderson is seen, seemingly unprovoked, shoving an elderly woman to the ground in an act Lewis found just inappropriatejust wrong., He also considered the concerns about Anderson that other officers had confided in the chief and an incident where Anderson told a female business owner to shut up, he told This American Life.. Application Was Found in His Home, https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/13/us/officer-charles-anderson-ku-klux-klan.html. (12 minutes) Whether or not officer Anderson has racist tendencies or not, would that move the needle one way or another? Hilson said the investigation's results will drive reconsideration of the 2009 case, according to MLive.com. Rob Mathis, the prospective homebuyer, posted on Facebook. The Muskegon County prosecutors office earlier told MLive that it will wait for the results of the police department's inquiry before it decides whether to reevaluate a 2009 incident in which Anderson fatally shot a 23-year-old unarmed black man. A white Michigan police officer fired after a framed Ku Klux Klan application and Confederate flags were found in his home, denied being a racist in an inquiry into the items and said he collected antiques and memorabilia linked to The Dukes of Hazzard television series. First published on August 12, 2019 / 10:44 AM. Charles Anderson was placed on leave last month after a prospective home buyer said they saw a Ku Klux Klan application and Confederate flags in his house. Though Muskegon has a majority white population, over 31% of residents are Black. Still, the couple said, they have no regrets in reporting what they witnessed. He bought the application about six years ago in Indiana. A prospective homebuyer found Confederate flags and a framed Ku Klux Klan application in the officers house in Holton, Mich. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Anderson was cleared of any wrongdoing in that 2009 incident. Download the 13 ON YOUR SIDE app now. She was sentenced to 60 days and $414 in fines. He said if Robert and Reyna Mathis had contacted him, he would have explained why he had those items and apologized. In his Facebook post, Mathis said he also saw Confederate flags throughout the home. Ext. Sign up for email updates from the City of Muskegon, including information on major events, traffic and other important city projects. Ten years ago, Officer Anderson shot and killed Julius Johnson, an unarmed black man, during a foot chase. "I don't know. 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.. Neither Anderson nor the officers union, the Police Officers Labor Council, could immediately be reached for comment Monday. Charles Anderson was fired from the Muskegon Police Department on September 12 following an investigation after potential homebuyers said they saw a . Lewis was not sure if an officer keeping such items in his home would violate department policies. Upon announcing the investigation, the Muskegon Police Department acknowledged the post, which brought to their attention the possibility of Anderson being in possession of certain items associated with a white supremacy group.. "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." I guess I can't answer that question," Hilson told the newspaper. Anderson was pursuing 23-year-old Julius Johnson during a traffic stop on Sept. 23, 2009. The former police officer did not remove the item from the wall because he forgot it was in his antique collection room. Mathis, 52, a U.S. Army veteran, has said he felt morally obligated to report what he had witnessed. The document was obtained by 13 On Your Side through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request this week. Muskegon, MI - The veteran Muskegon police officer who was fired after a complaint that he had a vintage Ku Klux Klan (KKK) application hanging in his house had previous run-ins with his accusers. There was another incident involving the Mathises themselves, who said they didnt realize their run-in was with Anderson, in which Reyna Mathis initially was charged with assaulting Anderson. A five-page separation agreement between the City of Muskegon, officer Charles Anderson, and the Police Officers Labor Council was signed by all parties in April. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Monday Thursday: 8:00am 5:30pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday: Closed. Mr. Mathis said he reached out to Officer Anderson and Chief Lewis but never heard from them. Police in Muskegon, Michigan, launched an internal investigation of officer Charles Anderson last week after the would-be homebuyer, who is black, said he discovered a Confederate flag display and a framed Ku Klux Klan application during a tour of the home. It is essential that all members, in the execution of their duties, act not for themselves but for the good of the public. All rights reserved (About Us). The Muskegon Police Department Policy and Procedure Order does not specifically ban private displays of racist materials, MLive reports. 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. Nothing was revealed to us that shocked us, Chief Lewis said of the investigation. All Rights Reserved. Close alerts. 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. 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. I need a completed internal investigation.. Robert was issued a citation and released from the scene. Anderson told MLive.com he was advised not to comment amid the investigation. ARPA Community Grant Program Details + Application 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. The. Tim.Thielbar@mcd911.net According to the report, Robert Mathis toured Anderson's home with his family and a real estate agentAug. 7. The City of Muskegon released a more than 400-page report on Monday that includes transcripts of interviews with. The report states they refused to comply with Andersons commands and Reyna Mathis "struck him in the face and eye with her hand." Janelle Griffith is a national reporter for NBC News focusing on issues of race and policing. When Calhoun pressed her on how that might be offensive and scary to some people, Rachel Anderson said that didnt change her opinion. 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. Robertson says Anderson is the officer who made the arrest. 1119, Deasha Hill The Mathises discuss the backlash they received, including receiving threats and having racial slurs hurled at them. According to WZZM-TV, the report gave Peterson enough reason to fire Anderson this month. Kayla Renie/Muskegon Chronicle, via Associated Press. Patrick.Vandommelen2@mcd911.net Anderson "loves everything" about the show and has been to the fan convention, Duke Fest, several times. All Rights Reserved. Police officers will, therefore, avoid any conduct that might compromise integrity and thus undercut the public confidence in the officer or this law or this law enforcement agency, it says. When asked if hecontactedone of the owners, Mathis said he did not. 1116, Address:1990 E. Apple AveMuskegon, MI 49442, Hours:Monday Thursday: 7:30 am 6:00 pmclosed for lunch from 1:00 to 1:30Fridays by appointment only, 2022 All Rights Reserved, Charter Township of Muskegon, Website Designed by Shumaker Technology group. 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. In 2009, Anderson fatally shot a 23-year-old unarmed Black man Julius Allen-Ray Johnson. The shooting was determined to be an act of self-defense. The Ku Klux Klan document Robert Mathis says was on display at Muskegon Police Officer Charles Anderson's house. Muskegon Police Officer Charles Anderson served his department for 22 years. I first read about this a couple years ago in the newspaper, the story with the attention-grabbing power of a bad joke. 2023 City of Muskegon. He was cleared of wrongdoing in the 2009 shooting of an unarmed black man, who, an investigation found, used Anderson's police radio and . Sign up for email updates from the City of Muskegon, including information on major events, traffic and other important city projects. 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. During the radio broadcast, the Mathises recounted their hesitancy in reporting what they had seen in Andersons home and the backlash they received after they did. According to the findings of an investigation from the county's prosecutor, Johnson beat Anderson in. Prosecutors:US Army soldier planned to kill 'antifa' activists, bomb a major news network. Anderson was cleared of any wrongdoing in. He said his wife was upset, and he told her, Were getting out of here. The realtor was very apologetic, he added. The county prosecutor at the time determined that Mr. Anderson had shot in self-defense and cleared him of any wrongdoing. 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. Deasha.Hill@mcd911.net 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. I feel sick to my stomach knowing that I walk to the home of one of the most racist people in Muskegon hiding behind his uniform and possibly harassing people of color and different nationalities, Mathis says in the post. He will not be paid, and has not been, since. 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. "He can't say anything right now. ", Example video title will go here for this video. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10214761835347198&set=a.1058959801946&type=3. The Muskegon Police Department Policy and Procedure Order states that officers' decorum and behavior should not "undercut public trust" in the department. Email news@13onyourside.com, visit our Facebook page or Twitter. Officer Charles Anderson of the Muskegon Police Department in Michigan was terminated on Thursday. 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. 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. 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. 8617, Amy Gerard / CBS/AP. 1117, Patrick Vandommelen The paper reported that Anderson was cleared of fatally shooting a black man, Julius Johnson, 23, following a traffic stop in 2009. Related Story: Michigan Police Officer Charles Anderson on Leave After KKK Items Found in his Home. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. He posted a picture on Facebook of a framed KKK application he found. It was basically telling me, whites only to purchase his house. 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. Last month, Anderson was outed when a couple, the Mathises, toured his home that was for sale. As the family walked around, he said, his wife noticed a police officers coat, and he saw two more Confederate flags in the garage. Peterson said the entire inquiry report would likely be released sometime next week. He describes himself as an amateur historian who likes to collect antique items from that time period. MUSKEGON, MI - Former Muskegon police officer Charles Anderson vehemently denied being a racist and told police investigators that the Ku Klux Klan application found in his home was an. D.J. The official investigation by the city of Muskegon into the officer's past gets underway- and we have a transcript of what went down! In October2008, Reyna Mathis was involved in a bar fight and accused of assaulting another person. Anderson had worked at the Muskegon Police Department for 20 years prior to being terminated. 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. Charles Anderson was fired from the Muskegon Police Department on Sept. 13. 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. Finally we hear the officer - and his wife - explain themselves. Last month, Anderson was outed when a couple, the Mathises, toured his home that was for sale. 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. "Whether or not officer Anderson has racist tendencies or not, would that move the needle one way or another? All parties agree not to file suit, submit charge, claim, or complaint to any agency, court, or judicial forum. 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.. Anderson served on the Muskegon police force since 1997. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Monday Thursday: 8:00am 5:30pm Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. "I was like 'Oh my god! Officer Charles Anderson of the. Reyna Mathis was sentenced to 60 days in jail for assaulting an officer, the report states, which she disputes. On December 31, 2020 Anderson will have accrued a total of 25 years and two months of service credit. Effective December 31, 2020, Anderson's employment with the city will end by way of his retirement. 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. If you have any questions or are looking for further information, please call, send us an email, or visit us. 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. MUSKEGON, Mich. (AP) A white Michigan police officer whose house had an apparent Ku Klux Klan document on display and for sale has been fired. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. 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. 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. I dont know. application had drawn hundreds of messages, some supporting what he had done and others condemning or threatening him. "We would not take back what weve done no matter how weve been treated or portrayed," Reyna Mathis said. Address Police Department City Hall1st Floor 933 Terrace St Muskegon, MI 49440 Hours Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 5:30pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday: Closed Phone (231) 724-6903 Fax (231) 724-2043 Send a message Document Search Stay Connected . She was found to be intoxicated and wasarrested by Anderson for two Fail to Appear bench warrants. "If he had just been anybody else," he said, "I wouldve just told my wife, you know, lets put an offer in on the house.". That was the owner of the house, Officer Charles Anderson, who, at the time, was a 21-year veteran of the Muskegon Police Department. "I feel as though we are being punished because of something we saw in a home that we never asked to see.". The authorities said that Mr. Johnson had repeatedly hit the officer in the head with a blunt object. I wanted to shield her from this.. Officer Charles Anderson was terminated after a disciplinary hearing concluded Thursday afternoon, Muskegon City Manager Frank Peterson told NBC News. In an interview with the city, Anderson confirmed that he had a Confederate flag hanging in his garage, a flag-decorated hot pad on his dining room table and a framed, blank copy of a KKK application from the 1920s. Following Mathis' allegations, Anderson, who has been on the force more than 20 years, was put on leave indefinitely, City Manager Frank Peterson said Thursday. Reyna and Robert Mathis said they believe the department tried to tarnish their images to make Anderson look good and as if the couple was seeking revenge after 11 years. "I told my son, 'let's go, we're getting out of here. Last August Rob Mathis, who is black, toured Anderson's home in Holton with his wife Reyna and a Realtor. MUSKEGON, Mich. A white Muskegon police officer who displayed Ku Klux Klan memorabilia inside his home, which was up for sale, will retire with benefits from the department at the end of the year. 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. Mathis said he had received death threats after uploading the images to Facebook. . The Muskegon Police Department, Officer Anderson and the Police Officers Association of Michigan did not immediately respond to calls and emails seeking comment on Friday. Lewis questioned Andersons claim that the Confederate flags in his home were part of an extensive Dukes of Hazzard television show collection, telling Calhoun that Anderson never produced requested photos of the collection and so That bucket didnt hold water.. Kayla Renie / Muskegon Chronicle via AP Link copied The Muskegon Police Department announced on Aug. 8 that it had opened an internal investigation after a social media post was "brought to its attention" accusing the veteran officer of "being in possession of certain items associated with a white supremacy group.". 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. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available 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". The radio program explores other complaints against Anderson, including one in which he ended up pepper-spraying elderly people at a backyard birthday party when he responded to a noise complaint. 13 On Your Side obtained a separation agreement between the City of Muskegon and Charles Anderson through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. 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. 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