6 AMERICAN POLICE BEAT: SEPTEMBER 2017 “Blimey mate, do you see that fit bird down there? Tell me we’re recording, guv...” UK cops busted on boner patrol D on’t you hate it when you get as- signed to the air unit and you record naked people and individuals en- gaged in sexual congress, but then someone finds the tape and everyone’s in hot water? In the UK, two police officers and two pilots are currently on trial for film- ing people having sex from a police helicopter. Matthew Lucas, 42, Lee Walls, 47, Matthew Loose- more, 45, and Malcolm Reeves, 64, are accused of “misconduct in a public office.” Back in July 2008, the crews allegedly filmed a couple having sex, as well as filming people sunbath- ing in the buff and also nudists at a campsite. The four guys on trial deny the charges, but a fifth person, now ex-of- ficer Adrian Pogmare, has admitted to four of the charges of misconduct in a public office. The video recordings were apparently lying around for close to a decade. They were found at a police station in 2015. Prosecutor Richard Wright QC told a jury the charges were serious, ac- cording to MSN News. “On three separate oc- casions they filmed a total of five people sunbathing naked in private and, on another occasion, they “There’s a hell of a lot of horny people out there who are not being gratified in the way they should be.” – Colleen McCullough (Australian author) filmed a couple having sexual intercourse in their own garden.” “You may hope that the police helicopter is chasing down criminals and keep- ing the community safe,” the prosecutor said. “You may never imagine that in fact it is being used to film a pair of swingers in the throes of sexual passion for the entertainment of the crew.” Ray Charles once sang, “The best things in life are free. But you can give them to the birds and bees. I want money.” In Pennsylvania, recent- ly arrested Scott Shadle couldn’t agree more. At least that’s probably a safe assumption, consider- ing the fact that he told his wife he’d file for divorce if she decided to stop turning tricks and forking over the proceeds. But wait – it gets even classier. The wife/sex worker worked out of the apartment she shared with her not-so-loving husband. In Greensburg, Penn- sylvania, Scott Shadle, 34, was recently charged with running a house of prostitution just four days after Greensburg police arrested his wife, 38- year-old Rebecca Lynn Shadle. She’s now in jail fac- ing a slew of charges which include trafficking in minors and aggravated indecent assault because police say she allowed men to sexually touch a 7-year-old girl in her care for money. Police charged her after getting some information from a tip through Child- Line, the state’s anonymous abuse hotline, according to the Associated Press. Police say they inter- viewed the girl and sub- sequently arrested the mother. Authorities say it shouldn’t be a tough conviction because Shadle posted online ads for men to have sex with his wife. That’s just That’s just disgusting! disgusting! What a lovely couple Badges Insignia Medals Awards Collar Insignia Nameplates Challenge Coins Pins Accessories Contact@SmithWarren.com Ph: 914.948.4619 Fax: 914.948.1627 Design your badge online /smithandwarren @SmithnWarren To learn more, visit your local Smith & Warren dealer or visit www.SmithWarren.com Trust Smith & Warren for a badge that reflects your department’s identity It’s not JUST a BADGE Visit us and see the Award Winning Pasadena Badge at BOOTH 3709