My take: St. John reappears as political gadfly
I’ll admit it. When I first heard St. John was starting a newspaper, I was skeptical.
Profile: St. John to start private investigation, marketing businesses
He may be fired, but former Columbus Police Chief Joseph St. John is nowhere near gone. When the City Council voted 5-1 to oust him July 18 for reportedly missing a Civil Service Commission hearing because of alcohol use, his supporters packed the meeting.
Columbus starts search for new top cop
After firing Columbus Police Chief Joseph St. John Tuesday, the City Council will take applications for his replacement through Aug. 25. If all goes well, the city should have a new chief within the next four months, said Mayor Robert Smith.
Cameron Triplett: Alcohol habit
This is a direct result of another “zero tolerance policy.” The use (abuse?) of alcohol and/or other drugs while “on the clock,” whether in public or private employ, should not be acceptable. What’s good for the goose is also good for the gander.
Scott Colom: The value of self-control
The recent controversy about police chief St. John has awaken the ghosts of April Fool’s Day 2010. On that day, Mayor Smith and Councilman Karriem got into a physical altercation at city hall. Chief St. John is presently accused of missing an administrative hearing because he had been allegedly drinking.
Birney Imes: The lessons of St. Joe
If Columbus Police Chief Joe St. John was struggling with any self-esteem issues, they were vanquished Tuesday evening at the city’s Municipal Complex.
Bill Kane: New Zealanders concerned about fate of St. John
I note with some concern your article regarding the suspension of Chief Joseph St. John. I would like to make the point that he has no idea that I am writing this letter of support.
City asks for St. John’s resignation
The Columbus City Council has offered Police Chief Joseph St. John 20 days’ pay in exchange for his retirement before its meeting tonight, according to St. John’s attorney, David Owen.
Adele Elliott: Ulterior motives
Actors are taught to understand their character’s motivation. In mystery movies, the murderer must have motive. Usually that is greed, or jealousy, or maybe even passion. But without a very compelling reason, the crime is somehow hollow, and just not believable.
Birney Imes: The Joe St. John Phenomenon
If elections for mayor were held today and Police Chief Joe St. John was a candidate, I wouldn’t want to be in the race. The crazy upshot of the chief’s latest misstep seems to be a spike in his popularity.
St. John to testify Thursday at officers’ hearing
The schedules of Civil Service commissioners have aligned, just in time for a Thursday hearing on the appeals of two Columbus police officers.
St. John: Accidents, auto burglaries preventable
Helping the Columbus Police Department in its efforts to deter crime in the city is what the Minority Leadership Training and Development Program seeks to accomplish, according to Lowndes County District 5 Supervisor and program facilitator Leroy Brooks.