Husband of Sen. Hall-Long (D)charged with sign theft

[lostinblue 1,989]

Husband of Sen. Hall-Long charged with sign theft

JONATHAN STARKEY AND JON OFFREDO, THE NEWS JOURNAL 1:53 p.m. EDT October 30, 2014

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UPDATED STORY: Husband surrenders to police

Middletown police have issued an arrest warrant for the husband of state Sen. Bethany Hall-Long for allegedly stealing roadway campaign signs erected by Republicans.

Police on Wednesday responded to a complaint about the theft of political signs, some of which read "Fix the Economy! Vote Republican."

Police identified the suspect as Dana Armon Long, of the 100 block of St. Augustine Court near Middletown. Police confirmed he is the husband of the state senator. Both are Democrats. The warrant was issued for theft under $1,500.

Reached at his home, Long would not comment on the allegations. "I cannot at this point in time make any comments at the advice of counsel," Long said.

An investigation revealed that on Sunday, 28 signs were placed on Middletown Odessa Road at Silver Lake Road, and on the 700 block of Middletown Odessa Road, police said.

They were discovered missing on Monday, replaced, and once again removed. After the campaign signs were replaced a second time, campaign volunteers staked out the spot where the thefts were occurring during early morning hours on Wednesday.

Middletown police said the campaign officials observed "a vehicle pull off the roadway in front of the signs. An individual exited his vehicle and began removing the signs."

The two workers confronted the man and posted video of the incident online.

Republican and Democratic party leaders condemned the thefts on Wednesday.

"When you only have a track record of high taxes, unemployment and lower wages for private sector employees to stand on, the Democrats must resort to breaking the law to win elections because they are scared of being held accountable for their dismal performance," John Fluharty, executive director of the state GOP, said in a written statement.

John Daniello, chairman of the state Democratic Party, said in a statement that, "Each campaign season, we deal with candidates removing their opponent's signs. This behavior is absolutely unacceptable. There are more positive ways in which to support your candidate regardless of party affiliation."

The charge is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in prison and a fine up to $2,300, including restitution and other conditions set by the court.

In a prepared statement, Hall-Long apologized for the incident.

"My husband is the man depicted in the video. The video shows him removing a handful of signs this morning. He turned them over to the Democratic Party and asked that they be returned to the Republican Party about six hours after they were taken up," she said. "Sadly, this race has become tough and personal. My husband is my high school sweetheart and he loves me very much. I was not aware that he had allowed his frustration over the campaign attacks to get the better of him. Of course I'm disappointed and wish that it had not happened."

Hall-Long faces Republican John Marino in the Nov. 4 general election

[spookyturtle 9,466]

Is he black?

[VOL 425]

What an Idiot, Funny they busted him.

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

Is he black?

He's a Democrat. Lib will only post that contain his 4 biggest concerns: Dems(libs), blacks, hispanics(undocumented), or muslims.

[LibCampFireClub 635]

He shoulda listened to the White House and followed Mary Landrieu to try the race card instead. Well, maybe being presented with the choice of looking silly instead of downright stupid was a better choice for him.

[lostinblue 1,989]

He's a Democrat. Lib will only post that contain his 4 biggest concerns: Dems(libs), blacks, hispanics(undocumented), or muslims.

You forgot about Ebola ...

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

You forgot about Ebola ...

Covered already. Who do you blame Ebolo on?

[LibCampFireClub 635]

You forgot about Ebola ...

You're too kind. There is a list that progs want to forget, which includes:

1. Fast and furious

2. Benghazi

3. Snowden, NSA, and spying on USC

4. 0bolaCare

5. Spying on and intimidating members of the press

6. If I had a son

7. You didn't build that bee-otch

8. You can keep your damned doctor, I friggen promise

9. Whadafuk you talkin 'bout. Russia?

10. Them thar ISIS boys ain't nothin but JV whooper snappers

11. I tell ya, there ain't a smidgen of corruption in the IRS

12. Spread that damned wealth around, spread it. Go on, spread it!

13. Anything about me that's bad just ain't true. It's a friggen phony scandal.

14. I learned about all that sheet in the news.

15. Go ahead, cut their heads off. I gots golf to play.

Pathetically, and tragically, there's more....

Edited November 2, 2014 by ExExpat

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

The man sounds like an idiot. Plenty of idiots out there in all stripes, colours and persuasions.

[bowens44 214]

Why haven't I seen you complaining about the outrageous voter suppression laws and the insane gerrymandering that the republicans have passed ?

Of course the cons know the only way they can win is to prevent people from voting. Conservatives are doing all they can to turn the US into Afghanistan....

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

He's a Democrat. Lib will only post that contain his 4 biggest concerns: Dems(libs), blacks, hispanics(undocumented), or muslims.

I agree , it gets old.

He should be like you and only post racially neutral material

I will check the root for some ROFL

[cjmc 10]

Why haven't I seen you complaining about the outrageous voter suppression laws and the insane gerrymandering that the republicans have passed ?

Of course the cons know the only way they can win is to prevent people from voting. Conservatives are doing all they can to turn the US into Afghanistan....

Actually, it's the other way around....the liberals need illegal votes to win....voting laws are there to protect the people who should and can legally vote....they are called a "Registered US Citizen" every illegal vote cancels out a legal vote somewhere......

None of the voting laws that have been put in place surpreses people from voting that can legally vote....!!!

The Liberals are against all voting laws because they need illegal votes....it's happening right now....we see it and the DOJ does nothing about it...!!!

Get real !!!!

CjMc

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

I agree , it gets old.

He should be like you and only post racially neutral material

I will check the root for some ROFL[/quot

We all can't be the middle of the road like you and only post from neural sites like conservatives rock or liberals suck dot com.

[Ban Hammer 13,403]

Conservatives are doing all they can to turn the US into Afghanistan....

Edited November 2, 2014 by charles!

[Rob L 3,811]

Actually, it's the other way around....the liberals need illegal votes to win....voting laws are there to protect the people who should and can legally vote....they are called a "Registered US Citizen" every illegal vote cancels out a legal vote somewhere......

None of the voting laws that have been put in place surpreses people from voting that can legally vote....!!!

The Liberals are against all voting laws because they need illegal votes....it's happening right now....we see it and the DOJ does nothing about it...!!!

Get real !!!!

CjMc

Are the states and local election boards unable to prevent voter fraud? Dk they need the federal government to come in and run their elections?