tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11646417.post7469687704239351982..comments2024-03-26T16:11:40.327-07:00Comments on Behind The Blue Wall: [MA] Fired Officer Byrne is going to jail on 1st domestic charges - still facing 2nd chargesBehind The Blue Wallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04429113203939514642noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11646417.post-19895847414886228152012-04-12T00:32:53.150-07:002012-04-12T00:32:53.150-07:00FEDERAL COURT EYES CIVIL RIGHTS SUIT AGAINST EX-OF...FEDERAL COURT EYES CIVIL RIGHTS SUIT AGAINST EX-OFFICER, SANDWICH<br />Cape Cod Online<br />By <a href="mailto:sdoane@capecodonline.com" rel="nofollow">Steve Doane </a><br />April 10, 2012<br />[Excerpts] A federal judge is considering whether to dismiss a civil rights lawsuit against former Sandwich police Officer Dennis Byrne and the town of Sandwich. Thomas Hogan of Sandwich filed suit in Barnstable Superior Court in March 2011 alleging that Byrne and the town violated his state and federal civil rights in connection with a June 17, 2009, assault. Byrne was off duty when he drove to Hogan's home to confront him about a romantic relationship he had with Byrne's wife, according to court documents. Byrne then assaulted Hogan, causing an injury that needed 37 stitches, according to Times archives... A hearing was held Monday on a defense motion to dismiss on the grounds that Hogan has no standing to sue the town... The allegations stem from the attack as well as several threats before the incident, according to court documents. Hogan also asserts that the town is responsible because he met with then-Police Chief Michael Miller and other town officials to address his concerns and they failed to prevent the assault, according to court documents... In October 2010, Byrne admitted sufficient facts to the assault and the case was continued without a finding on the conditions that Byrne stay away from the victim, enter counseling and take anger management classes. In February 2011, Byrne was arrested for breaking into a Hyannis home and attacking his ex-wife and her new boyfriend. Byrne was indicted on charges of armed burglary and assault, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, assault and battery and vandalizing property. He pleaded guilty to reduced charges in July 2011 and was placed on probation, according to court records. [Full article <a href="http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120410/NEWS/204100314/-1/rss01" rel="nofollow">here</a>]Behind The Blue Wallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04429113203939514642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11646417.post-29439809064757478352011-09-10T09:40:43.630-07:002011-09-10T09:40:43.630-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11646417.post-78938931006458134482011-09-07T07:01:12.849-07:002011-09-07T07:01:12.849-07:00It is just a matter of time before the new boyfrie...It is just a matter of time before the new boyfriend (#3) gets it from Mr. Byrne. What will it take to stop these crimes from happening again. I don't think they should live together if she has sexual relations with other men, it seems he cant handle moving on. I guess no GPS and he is also allowed to drink booze on probation (never heard of anyone allowed to drink on probation) What will happen to the kids when it happens next. Will the ex get beaten again? the soap opera continuesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11646417.post-81903510447404181472011-08-14T11:58:36.446-07:002011-08-14T11:58:36.446-07:00Wow, how does that happen? The newspapers reporte...Wow, how does that happen? The newspapers reported that he was ordered to stay away and wear a GPS. How do they end up playing house again? The previous post must be a mistake. After what he is accused of, the court can't change the ruling from the Judge- can they?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11646417.post-83729098356439614452011-08-12T08:16:08.392-07:002011-08-12T08:16:08.392-07:00The part of an anonymous comment today that I can ...The part of an anonymous comment today that I can post:<br /><br />"Byrne was ordered to stay away from his wife for 2 yrs.... looks like the soap opera will play out again... they are back playing house together again after 6 mos. of him behind bars.. looks like all the people who wrote on here were all wrong! The wife has her husband back where she wants him!..."Behind The Blue Wallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04429113203939514642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11646417.post-81252870553807629512011-04-03T12:50:30.981-07:002011-04-03T12:50:30.981-07:00Not surprised. I think it's best that now it ...Not surprised. I think it's best that now it will at least go to trial. Right?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11646417.post-2015715061535363642011-04-02T19:16:52.570-07:002011-04-02T19:16:52.570-07:00Grand jury indicts ex-Sandwich police officer
By C...Grand jury indicts ex-Sandwich police officer<br />By Cape Cod Times<br />Saturday, April 2, 2011 <br /><br />BARNSTABLE — A grand jury has indicted a disgraced Sandwich police officer for allegedly assaulting his wife and her boyfriend, according to court records.<br /><br />Dennis J. Byrne, 40, was indicted on charges of armed burglary, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, two counts of assault and battery, and vandalizing property.<br /><br />Byrne, who was fired from his Sandwich police officer job in 2009 after he allegedly beat another man linked romantically with his wife, was arrested by the Barnstable police Feb. 21 and accused of attacking his wife and a different boyfriend inside the man’s Hyannis home as the victims lay in bed. The alleged assaults occurred just after 3:30 a.m...<br /><br />http://news.bostonherald.com/news/regional/view/20110402grand_jury_indicts_ex-sandwich_police_officer/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11646417.post-91790897906981887252011-03-25T07:57:01.459-07:002011-03-25T07:57:01.459-07:00It is a horrible crime that was committed and my h...It is a horrible crime that was committed and my heart goes out to the victims, the children, and extended families of all involved. The defendant obviously has serious mental problems where he is unable to let go of his former wife. Who cares about the soap opera, people should be safe in their own home regardless of any skeletons in the closet of the victims. What was the intent of breaking into their home was it to bake cookies in the middle of the night. I think they are both lucky to have survived and trying to throw the victims under the bus doesn't help the children it makes their mother look unethical and who are we to judge. I think the defendant should confess and avoid an "interesting trial" to spare his children the agony of negative publicity.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11646417.post-23254123417388788732011-03-18T03:20:45.068-07:002011-03-18T03:20:45.068-07:00To the person trying to villianize the victim(s) h...To the person trying to villianize the victim(s) here on this blog in these comments - your comments won't get through.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11646417.post-70859269076353080872011-03-17T05:22:36.925-07:002011-03-17T05:22:36.925-07:00I agree with both prior comments, where did he fin...I agree with both prior comments, where did he find the time, he wasn't working because he committed the same crime and was fired. He should have gotten help. Its sad that woman get battered and not to many people really care. I don't think any soap opera deserves the ex and her boyfriend to be home invaded and beaten. Noone deserves thatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11646417.post-69621914048859457682011-03-08T04:54:41.581-08:002011-03-08T04:54:41.581-08:00It's interesting how when a story like this un...It's interesting how when a story like this unfolds in a small town, so many come out of the woodwork to share what they've observed over the years. This should make for a very interesting trial.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11646417.post-69135720220733621912011-03-06T13:04:34.362-08:002011-03-06T13:04:34.362-08:00I am sure all of the secrets that so many others h...I am sure all of the secrets that so many others have paid the price for will be revealed in the trial. A soap opera? They can't write them this twisted!<br />Myself, working a full time job, raising a family and being an actual contributor to society wonders where do they find the time?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com