Ohio sheriff asks supporters to 'write down' addresses of Kamala Harris supporters

[marmar]

The sheriff of an Ohio county recently asked his followers on Facebook to keep track of people in their neighborhoods who are openly supporting Vice President Kamala Harris's presidential campaign.

Local news station WKYC reported that Portage County Sheriff Bruce D. Zuchowski told his followers to "write down" the addresses of people who put Harris-Walz signs in their front lawns so that he could drop off any undocumented immigrants at their residences.

"When people ask me... What's gonna happen if the Flip - Flopping, Laughing Hyena Wins??" Zuchowski, who took office in 2021, wrote on Facebook. "I say... write down all the addresses of the people who had her signs in their yards! Sooo... when the Illegal human 'Locust' (which she supports!) Need places to live...We'll already have the addresses of their New families...who supported their arrival!" .................(more)

https://www.rawstory.com/ohio-sheriff-kamala-harris-voters/

[FarPoint]

1. Ohio Democratic Party needs to get on this ASAP...

Folks won't even place a Harris/Walz yard-sign out nor even risk wearing a Tea Shirt...

Fuck this intimidation!

[flying_wahini]

2. What an ass. I would call the mayor and go before the city council to complain about the KKK being so open in your city.

If he wants publicity he should get it.

[TimeToGo]

33. Sheriffs don't answer to mayors.(at least none that I know of)

Sheriff is a county position.

But, you are 100% correct that publicity needs to be generated.

[LuckyCharms]

36. They'll answer to the FBI. n/t

[LastLiberal in PalmSprings]

39. Who supervises sheriffs?

They'll probably say they're only responsible to the voters, and that's the only way they can be removed from their position.

Clearly this is an action which is political and unconstitutional. This is not protected speech under the First Amendment (which is the go-to excuse T***p, MAGA and nationalists use to protect their right to hate). And it seems anyone who supports Harris has some sort of legal right to use against him -- at the very least file a cease-and-desist order.

This is grotesque. Having neighbor turn in neighbor is a method Communists and Nazis use. Even if you're not on the list, it will make you think twice before displaying a Harris-Walz sigh -- which is speech protected by the First Amendment. There's no way the list will be kept secure, and we know what supporters of TFG to anyone who questions their Dear Leader.

"Make Hate Great Again!" should be the MAGA slogan.

[misanthrope]

41. I know of at least one county where the coroner has authority over the sheriff

Not sure how widespread that is.

[TimeToGo]

56. Might. Vary State to State

Probably the governor, but I don’t for sure.

Somebody needs to step in.

[Wednesdays]

10. Part of my daily posts include this:

Everyone please get this phone number on auto before you go vote:
[phone]

This number connects to the DOJ civil rights division that handles real time reports of voter intimidation & other forms of suppression. (Courtesy Geechie)

Civil Rights violations online form:
https://civilrights.justice.gov/
(Scroll down to “Voting rights or ability to vote affected” for more info)


To report a threat against voters, threats against election officials, or election fraud:
https://tips.fbi.gov
or call 800-CALL-FBI

[FalloutShelter]

51. Thanks.

[Geechie]

12. Yes - my post from 8/1/24

https://www.democraticunderground.com/104519473]

https://www.democraticunderground.com/104519473

[Think. Again.]

4. This is clearly political terrorism.

What will it take for us to force the appropriate authorities to respond correctly to it?

[HAB911]

5. checked out his FB page

he limits who can comment, lol. MAGAT

[sanatanadharma]

6. Portage County Sherriff web page

https://portagesheriff.com/home

Contact Phone
Non-Emergency Line: [phone]
8240 Infirmary Road, Ravenna, Ohio 44266, United States
Administrative Hours
08:00 am – 04:00 pm

Local newspaper
https://theportager.com/

[ScratchCat]

7. Forget the election

The guy - who is an elected law enforcement officer - is threatening to use county deputies to force people at gun point to quarter people in their homes. This should attract attention of DOJ who needs to pay this man a visit. He is making threats under the color of authority.

[The Blue Flower]

26. Cf. Declaration of Independence

This was one of the charges against King George III as justification for seeking independence.

[Traildogbob]

8. Just in case

People can’t fucking believe Gym Jordon has a job. 🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼
“10 soldiers and Vance are coming, many dead in OOOhio” 🎼🎼🎼🎼

[live love laugh]

19. What?

[Traildogbob]

23. Just a reference to the Ohio sheriff

Asking for addresses of Dem voters. (Posted here)
Who elects these people, the same ones that love Gym Jordon’s tireless work for the people.
Under Trump Vance we can plan on their tin solders to come after the ENEMIES. Like Nixon sent his soldiers to shoot college protesters.
(Sorry Neil, I know you protect your music fearlessly.)

[niyad]

45. "tin soldiers and nixon coming, 4 dead in Ohio" Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young.

About Kent State, which, according to a poster here on DU yesterday, is in the same county as Springfield.

[Traildogbob]

50. 🤜🤛

Thank you. I Did not even know the counties were the same.
And evidently a whole lot of FOB Tin Soldiers nation wide are armed and ready to oblige any commands from trump.
We are in for some sickening events coming, if he wins or loses.

[Mysterian]

44. Tin soldiers

Thank you.

[Goonch]

9. 👇👇👇👁️👁️

Sheriff Bruce D. Zuchowski

Another Great Sheriff Zuchowski SteakRoast!!
I just want to say "Thank You" to ALL the people who Support me...Not Only at my Fundraisers... but year round! The part I Dis-like the most as Sheriff... is Campaigning! Unfortunately...it takes Money$$ to Fight the Haters, Criminals and other Elected officials who continually try to spew Lies and Poison against Me!!
So...to the people who come to my events, buy my Campaign Merchandise, put up my signs and make Donations on my Campaign page...Thank You & God Bless!! 🇺🇸
#TRUMP2024ToSaveAmerica
Support Our Shields

[rubbersole]

21. Yee-haw!

Ohio Dems, you're up. This idiot makes it easier to GOTV. These nazi bastards think they don't have to hide it anymore. Write down where they live.

[birdographer]

29. I think it would be great fun

to visit their houses at night and spell out HARRIS in grass killer on their lawns.

But that's just the high school prankster in me. Of course the adult me would condemn such a thing.

[rubbersole]

48. Gasoline or Roundup work well...

...so I've heard. (Back when I was in junior high school.)😏

[birdographer]

53. And it would look fine at first....

🤣🤣🤣🤣

Possible problem with a Ring or other camera....

Perhaps a simultaneous distraction in the back yard.... (Wasn't school fun?)

[DBoon]

54. people get shot doing pranks like this

it's not like the old days

[birdographer]

55. Hence the reason this is just

idle chatter on a Monday. I seriously, seriously doubt any person reading this is going to go out and do it. I don't have a FB account, but I would never laugh about this there. Ditto any other social media site. I feel fairly certain that the participants in this website are of at least average intelligence if not greater.

[Solly Mack]

14. He's full of himself.

Never give weak-minded people power.

[dmr]

15. What a horribly disgusting asshole.

It's hard to comprehend how anyone raised in this country with the wonderful perks that comes to them, could be so mean, nasty, selfish and evil.

I am thankful I am not like that.

[DBoon]

16. Support his opponent!

". . . excellent law enforcement requires those who lead to collaborate, to maintain transparency, and to build with the people they serve. Because every Portage County resident should have a voice at the table.

I’m running because Portage County deserves a Sheriff who represents the people, not their own interests. I hope you’ll join me."

https://voteforbarber.com/

His web site has a link for ActBlue contributions. Send money

[jtb653]

32. thank for the link

made small donation.

[NameAlreadyTaken]

17. Voter intimidation

It's none of his damn business who people support or vote for.

[mwb970]

18. What filth.

[edbermac]

20. If I were an evil person...

I’d drive around there writing down the addresses of everyone that had a Trump sign on their lawn and then submit those to him.

[dickthegrouch]

57. Deliver all the forced birth babies to him.

[Moostache]

22. Keep all of those "tough guy" images on file...

When he eventually goes to trial - either for crimes now or in a future war crimes trial - remember the posturing and BS imagery and contrast it to him sobbing like an infant and begging for mercy from the law (which he openly flaunts while preening like this)...

Just another Republican poser in a huge list and line of others.

[edbermac]

24. Portage County Sheriff's Office has a complaint form.

https://portagesheriff.com/submit-a-complaint

If you feel the need to submit a complaint that involves a deputy, corrections officer, or staff member of the Portage County Sheriff's Office, please submit it using the form below.

Of course they have this cute little warning at the end.

Ohio Revised Code Section 2921.15 states, "no person shall knowingly file a complaint against a peace officer that alleges that the peace officer engaged in misconduct in the performance of the officer's duties if the person knows that the allegation is false." Violation of this law is a first-degree misdemeanor. You should be aware that we do not condone false or groundless complaints and if the charges are fraudulent, the accused employee has the right to pursue a criminal or civil action against you.

[BrianTheEVGuy]

38. That "warning"

The “warning” is designed to shut down complaints or investigations. They’re effectively saying that if the public official doesn’t like what you say, they can sue you and try to send you to jail. Some “complaint system.” Very Soviet.

[LeftinOH]

25. By the way - Portage County is the home of Kent State University

..so right-wing backlash has a long history there.

[Joinfortmill]

27. He needs to be fired.

[Lovie777]

28. WOW....................

Americans are under attack by fellow Americans. This not freedom, Democracy.

Fuck the GQP.

[cutroot]

30. Who needs a sign?

This magat moron has just strengthened everyone’s resolve to vote against him. Probably forever. Even if he runs for dog warden

[llmart]

34. This is a very red county.

He's got plenty of supporters who put him in office.

[Kid Berwyn]

31. It's what all their AR-15s are for.

The Big Round Up.

The goal of wholesale surveillance, as Arendt wrote in "The Origins of Totalitarianism," is not, in the end, to discover crimes, “but to be on hand when the government decides to arrest a certain category of the population.” ― Hannah Arendt

[Blue for the win]

35. 🐖

Yet more corrupt cops, they all love Trump because Trump wants to give them complete immunity to do whatever they want. Just more pathetic cops backing Trump

[llmart]

37. This is the kind of guy that you find in law enforcement in many places.

It's why I don't like the fact that people think because someone is a police officer or military veteran that we should all bow down and praise them just for that.

My sister lives in Portage County and she has a Harris/Walz sign in her front yard. I can assure you that she doesn't give a flying fuck if someone wants to turn her in. There are three of us sisters and not one of us is easily intimidated by toxic masculinity. Growing up we were taught to stand up for ourselves and fight wrongdoing.

[twodogsbarking]

40. Vile - morally bad; wicked.

[KS Toronado]

42. If tfg want's to start a civil war after losing again

they'll have all the Democratic addresses in Portage County Ohio.

[Orrex]

43. He should be permanently barred from working in law enforcement or security

Only a fool can believe that this fascist asshole will treat everyone equally under the law. They have irreversibly compromised their ability to do their sworn duty.

[Mysterian]

46. Voter intimidation by a sworn law enforcement officer

When are civil rights charges being filed against this piece of shit?

[niyad]

47. But. .but. .I was informed yesterday that ALL he is doing is gathering names

for housing immigrants. Nothing to see here. Move along.

[Persondem]

49. Here's the link to file a complaint with the sheriff's office in Portage County

https://portagesheriff.com/submit-a-complaint

[Midnight Writer]

52. Are these the same people always ranting about "election interference"?