Dreblow and Brooks Face Federal Indictment
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Most people in Jackson said they undoubtedly trust the police department to protect and serve. Roseann Maclin said she is now fearful some officers are unconcerned about the people. “At one point I felt like I could trust them, but after they did what they did to the one guy, to me I feel like I can not trust any cop now,” added Maclin. On Monday, a federal grand jury indicted Jackson police officers, Marvent Brooks and David Dreblow with conspiracy to violate the rights of a victim. In August of 2010, Brooks and Dreblow were arrested by their fellow officers. The two were indicted on state charges of theft over $1,000, official misconduct, tampering with evidence and witness coercion. Investigators said the two stole more than $1,200 from the victim of a home invasion who had been shot and robbed. Joe Byrd Junior who previously represented Brooks said he is no longer on the case. He believes Brooks said he is already working with a federal public defender. Phone calls to Dreblow’s attorney Mark Donahoe were not returned. “Now they are going to be in the situation where they have to go to court. Now they have to face the situation themselves. You all do not have the upper (hand) anymore,” added Maclin. The U.S. Attorney General said both Brooks and Dreblow could be imprisoned for up to five years and fined $250,000. If convicted of this federal charge.
