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Here’s a novel approach on how to deal with ISIS….All of these young punks who wanna walk around their neighborhoods packing heat & shooting @ others I say give them a chance to see just How BIG & BAD they really are. If they have a criminal history & agree to help fight ISIS then let their past records be expunged in return for their willingness to help fight ISIS. Its a WIN-WIN!!!
It’s also “thinking out of the box” so I’m guessing most people will be against it. My challenge 4 you is to find something better!!! Put your phone/computer down & get to work!!!
That especially is meant for the HiH trolls/shills!!!
Interesting idea Deception
The Armed Forces did this exact thing during WWI, WWII and the Vietnam Conflict. I have spoke to Veterans of both WWII and Vietnam who told me they were in trouble at home or College and the military told them they could go fight overseas in return for a clean record. This is how some of the Vietnam Vet’s got caught up in the transport business down in Florida in the 1980’s.True story. But you’re right, it would be nice to pick up some of the local commando’s and send them to the middle east to unleash their talents on terrorists. But sadly, many would not qualify due to criminal history or other reasons.
I have asked you before, what do you believe some of the main problems are in our community? In turn, how do we repair these issues? Not going to go in to public service talk again as you are aware of this, Big D. There is so much out there for everyone. Quite literally, there is a group in town that would suit the needs of most any individual. A church group or not for profit to volunteer with. Also, there are many civic organizations in town to join. Lots of chances to serve. What have you joined since moving away????
Snarky…..ISIS is as much your problem as it is mine!! The US Govt has already said they are tracking ISIS members in all 50 states in the USA. So they are already inside the USA whether you want to believe it or not.
As far as local issues in your area….too few people control the majority of the wealth & when election time comes around they take pictures with a few of Vance County’s self proclaimed community activist & once the election time is over they never cross paths again! The truth hurts but it is still the truth!!
Another example was a letter that a Pastor wrote to the local issues paper after she lost in a run-off….she was so bitter that she lost that her true character came out. If thats 1 of your elected officials (Former) thats another example was of the poor leadership!
Lastly…..the COUNTY CROOK who store over $100k & has yet to be put on trial!!! She admitted she did it…..why the wait? Like I said from day 1….she will not serve 1 day behind bars!!! Watch & See!!!
Kinda like your idea Decept. Probably the only thing we will ever agree on. However, I am not sure I want some crackhead protecting me.
I never said I did not believe ISIS was not inside the US. They have identified 5 states that they know they have operatives in. This was on the news last night. Not sure they are in all 50 states or not but let’s assume so in an effort to stay safe!
Commented on the last thread about the letter to the editor. Did you read that? This is ground already covered.
Which makes me wonder even more, is Deception one person or two? Maybe more? Hmm….Interesting.
So when is the COUNTY CROOK trail date? Dramahater … I’m sure you know. Please tell us
Trial date is what I should have said … sorry about that
Will not go to trial……they will have a hearing & the Plea Deal will be entered. Will count as a conviction for district 9 but JUSTICE will not be served!!!!
You are right Deception, Christa Joy Harris Reavis probably wont serve any time. To have stole that much money from the city and no body cares is utterly ridiculous. I looked at her Facebook page (she refuses to add me as a friend and I’ve tried MANY times) and all these comments under her profile picture about how strong she is etc etc …. strong? I believe in calling things as they are … a thief is what they should call you. That and a lying deceiver
Now why would you want to be friends with someone you don’t like? To be nosey maybe.
Triple H…why would you want to be her friend on FB? She has no morals & if not for her ex-husband she probably would still be running the scam. He is the one who turned her in….she only got caught after he spilled the beans!!! Your ex-county as manager(her immediate supervisor) during that time did not catch her!!! Suddenly when it came to light he decided he would retire!!!
She will answer for her actions but it will not be in a Court Room….it will be to a much higher authority!!!! You reap what you sow!!!
COUNTY CROOK must have some pull b/c with the admission of guilt & evidence this should have been a slam dunk for the DA’s Office. But we also know what DA stand for as well!!! SMH!! Wonder if she has a Court Appointed Atty? Or is she paying her atty w/$$$ she stole?
Who publishes the court calendar for Superior Court and is this case on it???
We just paid our Vance Co business property tax about a month ago, the check had almost five digits before the .00 and we really care about the fate of the County embezzler – a lot. Why this woman isn’t in jail and how she went for so long with out being caught is crazy! No one missed the money in the budget – the finance manager, the county manager, the auditors never knew they had a thief in the office, she even stole a bank bag full of cash!!!!!, is one of the most disappointing things about the County. But I never hear of anyone else being concerned about it but – Deception!
What does DA Waters have to say about the status of the case? Had to stop subscribing to the Dispatch, is there ever anything in the paper? Where do you get an update on the case? The thought of our hard earned tax dollars going to pay for boyfriends, bikinis and beach trips (as seen on facebook) makes me sick! She needs to come down and clean some bathrooms and do some work at our business because she stole from us!
I agree with EVERYTHING Dagny said! Its as if only a handful care that she is more than likely going to get a way with this! Recently found out that quite a few well known people in Henderson have embezzled money from buisness here. Just not as much as Harris/Reavis has.
Dramahater …. ABSOLUTELY! I want to see where she is spending all that money she stole {;
So, when is her court date Dramahater? We know you know when it is
She will enter her plea bargain and be sentenced on November 30th. In Franklin County, I think.
As far as her presence on social media goes, it appears to me that she is looking for praise on how strong she is and on her looks. She is a very arrogant person on all levels.
royalflowers I have heard MANY people say that about her and they say she was that way even when she was young. She has no remorse thats for sure!
Found this little interesting fact on embezzlement:
Despite being illegal, money or property gained through embezzlement is taxable. The Internal Revenue Service wants its share of the proceeds of a successful state or federal embezzlement scheme. Failing to pay taxes can get you in trouble with the IRS; however, paying taxes on illegally gotten gains can alert federal authorities to financial fraud. The silver lining? You may be eligible for a tax refund on money paid in if you are ever forced to give back the money or property through restitution.
Bet she never paid a cent of taxes on her ill gotten funds. Wonder if its possible to alert the IRS to her scheme? She would owe thousands in back taxes.
Correction. Ms. Reavis will be in appearing in Vance County court on Nov. 30 to be sentenced.
I was the auditor for a local municipal government body and we found a case of embezzlement. The FBI was immediately involved and soon the IRS swooped in. The fraudster and the Feds eventually came to a plea agreement. He paid back as much as he could, got some jail time and still owes thousands. His life is over.
The Raleigh News & Observer dated November 18 details the sentencing of Dana Cope who admitted to stealing $500,000 from the State Employees Association of North Carolina. Cope has paid $165,000 in restitution and still owes $345,000. In spite of paying this amount, Cope was given an active prison sentence of between 58 and 85 months. Even with time off for good behavior, he will have to serve nearly four years. In court, Cope told Judge Donald Stephens that “he was a thief and deserve the fate he must now accept.”
It is my understanding that Ms. Reavis stole well over $300,000 from Vance County. If she pleads guilty, why should she be treated any differently than Mr Cope? Mr. Waters, please answer this question. The citizens of Vance County deserve an answer. If she walks away without serving at least 3 years in prison, maybe we need a different prosecutor.
So pleased to see Royal Rooter is posting again! Your common sense and knowledge have been missed. Ms. Reavis should not escape jail time, a thief is a thief and I agree with you that she needs imprisonment.
YES, Yes and yes to everything Royal Rooter said.
Did she plead guilty to it all though? Im not sure
Dramahater … do you know?
Deception, do you plan to be in court to see the decision??
Elmwood…..not wasting my time & gas to see the dog & pony show!! It’s district 9…..history says odds are that she walks!! It would be like going 2 see a ballgame & you already know who won the game. A little $$$ may be paid back w/stipulations that she never be employed in a position that handles $$$…..watch & see!!
So, Deception, if I remember correctly you once stated that you would reveal your identity if she served jail time. Are you still standing by that?
Deception lies so much, would you believe it if it was reveled? Just look at its name.