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Berkeley Police Too ‘Occupied’ to Deal With Brutal Beating That Left Man Dead

A man in Berkeley was beaten to death while confronting a man trespassing on his land. And according to reports, police were too busy dealing with Occupy protesters to respond.

The San Francisco Chronicle has the story explaining how an unidentified victim savagely beaten by a trespasser — suspected to be a mentally ill 23-year-old named Daniel Jordan Dewitt — attempted to call the police regarding his assailant. The call was ignored because Berkeley police were too busy dealing with Occupy Oakland protesters:

The victim had called police on a nonemergency line after first seeing Dewitt, according to sources familiar with the case. But police were busy monitoring an Occupy Oakland march to UC Berkeley, and officers were dispatched only to high-priority calls.

The trespassing call was even further ignored when an officer told the dispatcher he had plans to go check out the call, but was told not to go. Minutes later, the victim was beaten to death with a potted plant.

The alleged perpetrator, Dewitt, is a graduate of Alameda High, where he played football, as well as the grandson of a former Berkeley city councilman. His mother told authorities he had a “history of mental illness,” though of what kind, it is not known.

Occupy Oakland, on the other hand, has been far more consistent and understandable in its application of violence and trespassing. Protesters have already degenerated into violence in the city — as even the Huffington Post, which many believe is sympathetic toward the movement, reported:

A protest that shut down the Port of Oakland to show the broadening reach of the Occupy Wall Street movement ended in violence when police in riot gear arrested dozens of protesters overnight who broke into a vacant building, shattered downtown windows, sprayed graffiti and set blazes along the way.

Ironically, they claim to be the wronged party in these events. A lawsuit filed by Occupy Oakland against the city alleges that they have been the victims of excessive police brutality — brutality that offers claim was warranted, given the high amount of violence that has taken place among the protesters.

Occupy Oakland Protesters Distract Berkeley Police From Man Beaten to Death by Daniel Jordan Dewitt

 

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  • Tickdog
    Posted on February 21, 2012 at 7:52am

    i say the police need to clean house.. stop this stupid crap in its tracks..

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    • Bluefish49
      Posted on February 21, 2012 at 9:24am

      That’s the problem with the Occupy movement…with no credible infrastructure and only the idiocy of the Progressive Left to guide them down the Socialist path their flock will only consist of the mentally impaired, the lazy, angry, drunkards, drug users, molesters, rapists and sociopaths.

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    • Ruler4You
      Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:50am

      The right decision, I’m sure. Once you’re dead, there really “IS” nothing you can do.

      Thank goodness the police had an alibi, though.

      This OWS c r a p “IS” way out of hand. It’s time to cut the losses and roll up the circus. Clean up the mess and paint over the graffiti. Repair the damaged and destroyed and return to business where we can.

      Finally, I‘d see if maybe there wasn’t some kind of point that I could walk away with after all of this pointless tantrum throwing and random victimization, as part of a miserable failure of a well intended but horribly executed movement in the 1960′s revolutionary style. Shameful.

      I‘d look for people that had too much 1960’s history as their background, that would be the reason ‘why’ it failed. Generally speaking. They failed then the same way. Because their tactics are wrong. Despite having met marginal success over the years. Reassessment of goals and methods would be in order.

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    • johnannegalt
      Posted on February 21, 2012 at 12:20pm

      And here we see the REAL difference between the Occupy Wall Street crowd and the Tea Party.. –>

      http://markamerica.com/2012/02/20/tea-party-vs-occupy-wall-street/

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    • ishka4me
      Posted on February 21, 2012 at 3:20pm

      would love to see a first person shooter game or flash game where you as a cop get to pepper spray and hit the occupiers in a riot with night stick. Would be a fun game to play

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  • cassandra
    Posted on February 21, 2012 at 7:32am

    it’s Berkeley does this suprize anyone they are a bunch of doped up communist ,they scream free speech then beat a man to death because he thinks differently

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  • mike_trivisonno
    Posted on February 21, 2012 at 7:21am

    The “A” anarchy symbol and the “peace” sign are both the same logo. The “peace” sign is a cross broken turned upside down and surrounded by the earth (dirt worship). The Anarchy symbol is created by taking the arms of the cross and rotating them until the familiar “A” is formed.

    Many have been deceived into taking and using this symbol of death.

    The “Peace” sign is the sign of Anarchy and Death. And now they display both together in violence…on a black background.

    Peace? Peace has a religion? Religion of Peace?

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    • rich43068
      Posted on February 21, 2012 at 9:31am

      Hey: mike_trivisonno
      the PEACE SIGN history

      The “fork” in the middle of the circle is how the letters “N” and “D” are spelled out using the visual signals created by extending one’s arms while holding flags. The “N” and “D” stand for “Nuclear Disarmament.”

      Read more at Suite101: History of the Peace Symbol: An Explanation of the Symbol Used to Represent the Peace Movement. | Suite101.com http://paula-kirman.suite101.com/funeral-for-the-earth-a38435#ixzz1n1iZd6ij

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    • The Jewish Avenger
      Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:16am

      I disagree with the ND hypothesis.

      I too remember the story of the “peace sign” my grandfather told me that
      its to symbolize a celebration of the death of Peter (And not in a good way either)

      Peter was crucified upside down for Peter felt he didn’t deserve to die in the same manner as Jesus and felt humiliation was appropriate. The arms of the cross were broken by the executioners to quicken the death of Peter. And of course the circle represents the Earth. (Never said “dirt worshipers” but I get the resemblance).

      Of all the years of hearing people discuss the peace sign, “ND” was NEVER mentioned and I’ve been near some WEIRD people. (dirt worshipers)

      Even if they showed it in the history channel or news tomorrow, it has been implanted in me and told in story to kids as well that the peace sign is a symbol of killing the apostle Peter and in their minds, the killing of the Church.

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    • mike_trivisonno
      Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:21am

      Thank you for the correction.

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  • Viking64
    Posted on February 21, 2012 at 5:50am

    These OWS’s feel some strong confidence and power because of their huge numbers, but if and when this all comes down, it is gong to be bad and it will be worst for the un-prepared, non thinking , non responsible OWS’s . Many of us in other parts of the country are seeing signs of these sad idiots and their destruction, but we are watching and preparing to take our stand, with or with out the radical socialists thugs now in the white house. The busy police basically have their hands tied , due to several reasons , if and when all hell brakes out, the rules of law will mean little, self preservation will rule. These fools want anarchy, they are going to see it soon and it will not be fun for any of us,period.

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    • Walkabout
      Posted on February 21, 2012 at 9:44am

      I visited Berkeley & have been 2 blocks from where this happened. This house is 2 blocks from the campus. A great portion of the violence & aberrant thought & behavior of the people is attributable to the University.

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  • Detroit paperboy
    Posted on February 21, 2012 at 5:24am

    Democrats will now call for a ban on potted plants….

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  • lukerw
    Posted on February 21, 2012 at 3:50am

    Just remember… the Government of Oakland supported the Protests!

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  • Wakeup Maggie
    Posted on February 21, 2012 at 3:32am

    Obamas peeps

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  • thomas242007
    Posted on February 21, 2012 at 3:18am

    yeah and the tea party are the violent extreme ones, when are people going to start going after these idiots, its obvious that they want a war so i say why not give them one

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  • texanpatriot
    Posted on February 21, 2012 at 2:11am

    As usual where there is no personal constraint and certainly no accountability then anarchy will result. Get a few responsible judges who make this painful for these good for nothings and this would dwindle away.

    Futures…

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  • geonj
    Posted on February 21, 2012 at 12:17am

    please, please, please, let the police gun these occupiers down.

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  • Diego Roswell
    Posted on February 20, 2012 at 11:37pm

    To the ignorant and uninformed. I live a few miles from UC Berkeley and Oakland. I have been preparing for the inevitable collapse of “civil” society that will no doubt come as a result of riots and strikes in the SF Bay area this spring, summer and fall. The unlawful trespassing on the Port of Oakland was the real indication that the local authorities have no control over the situation and it will not take much for further attacks to cascade into sympathy strikes that will rid supermarkets and gas stations of supplies. Once this happens, I believe that full scale civil disobedience and violence will erupt. The biggest catalyst, however, in my opinion, will be when Obama loses the 2012 presidential election. My family has fortified our home. We are prepared.

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    • ProbIemSoIver
      Posted on February 20, 2012 at 11:59pm

      The People accept this lame @$$ excuse??

      No one told the Corporation of Oakland to put all of their rent-a-cops at the OWS.

      Sounds like another case of mismanagement by those that we allow to rule over us.

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    • The Third Archon
      Posted on February 21, 2012 at 12:50am

      “The People accept this lame @$$ excuse??

      No one told the Corporation of Oakland to put all of their rent-a-cops at the OWS.

      Sounds like another case of mismanagement by those that we allow to rule over us.”
      Right?!

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    • nelbert
      Posted on February 21, 2012 at 5:56am

      Diego, why don’t you move?

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    • Tyler520
      Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:13am

      just curious – why wouldn’t you just move out of that cesspool?

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    • Dismayed Veteran
      Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:46am

      Diego

      I hope your home is not the typical siding, insulation and sheet rock construction and you don’t have a lot of windows and doors. Most homes are not designed for defense. They are kill zones.

      While I am prepared, I also know that I can’t prevent a breach because there are too many ways to get in. My wife and I can’t cover all of them. Don’t plan for an Alamo stand. Lone wolves don’t survive.

      Start forming trust relationships with likeminded people. Places to connect with include your immediate neighborhood, church (doesn’t have be your faith), fraternal organisations, vet groups, etc. I am not talking about a militia. I am talking about like minded helping one another. Likeminded doesn’t need to be based on race or religion. You have to stand united to survive. Be prepared to help others. The faster a community is formed the better the chance of survival.

      When “The Bad” come to your neighborhood make sure you and your friends have a tactical plan. If you can’t form a trust relationship group, have a escape and evasion plan.

      I don’t want to sound preachy or lecture you. I am no expert but I have given a lot of thought to this. I got some great input several months ago from another Blaze poster. His/Her comments steered me in the right direction.

      All my neighbors in our cul de sac are either veterans, law enforcement or understand the need for protecting ourselves. We have plans in place for a variety of senarios.

      Go with

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    • RJJinGadsden
      Posted on February 21, 2012 at 12:56pm

      I’ll have to go with the others who suggest moving. My parents had the sense enough to move us out of there back in late ‘55.

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  • Maxim Crux
    Posted on February 20, 2012 at 11:09pm

    I think the government needs to regulate flower pots…they are dangerous and someone may get killed. Seriously though, this is just another fine example of how it is not the job of the police to protect citizens. Anyone that buys into the garbage that mayors and police are their to protect you are fools.

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  • 666Sucks
    Posted on February 20, 2012 at 11:08pm

    Do not fear the riots, just be prepared. Like the Ca wild fire that roared around us a couple of years ago, preceded by panic for those caught unprepared, those of us who were ready got out in time to a safe location with our prized possessions, mostly photos and fam heirlooms, and when it was over, within a year all was green again, old homes that had burned were built anew. The riots will cleanse some of the most vile places in this country, afterwards, morticians, construction etc will have work, life will go on and we will have culled some of the lowest human bile on the planet!

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  • Gary S
    Posted on February 20, 2012 at 11:05pm

    Mossberg 500 & 00. Does it every time.

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    • BruceB
      Posted on February 20, 2012 at 11:54pm

      #4 birdshot works better. OO leaves to many hole in pattern

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    • Bill Rowland
      Posted on February 21, 2012 at 7:28am

      And at close range 4s turn guts into mush.

      OMG

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    • RJJinGadsden
      Posted on February 21, 2012 at 1:05pm

      Double ought buck deflected on pavement. Picks up a lot of pavement chunks while slowing the buckshot so as to be less lethal. If the first shot does not work, take direct aim for all follow on shots.

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  • Git-R-Done
    Posted on February 20, 2012 at 11:01pm

    And Pelosi talks about the prospective violence from the Tea Party while the OWS bums commit crimes across the country.

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    • GeorgieJo
      Posted on February 20, 2012 at 11:15pm

      Peelooski PRAISED OWS
      Bet she wouldn’t want them in HER neighborhood
      Hypocrites wear funny hats.

      OMG 2012

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  • Skrewedretiree
    Posted on February 20, 2012 at 10:49pm

    Another example of why the 2nd Amendment is there: For when the police are NOT!

    Call for an ambulance, a policeman and a pizza. See who gets there first.

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    • Eleutheria
      Posted on February 20, 2012 at 10:57pm

      I’ve never called the police for anything but administrative help and have no intention ever doing otherwise.

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    • Skrewedretiree
      Posted on February 20, 2012 at 11:41pm

      @Eleutheria – I doubt they are any good at administrative stuff, either. The Unions control them as well. Best to take care of yourself and the right to do so.

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  • JP4JOY
    Posted on February 20, 2012 at 10:49pm

    I’m not sure what all this is going to lead to. We had the riots in Watts in the 60′s, practically burned the place to the ground. We had the Rodney King uprising and again the places were going up in smoke. Chicago during the Dem convention.Philly, ,etc. If we look at all these past riot events they really didn’t all erupt simultaneously. I’m afraid what the Occupy movement wants to do is to get the ire of the public high enough to start responding violently against them. Unfortunately IF normal people start defending themselves with real weapons and some of these fool get killed the powers that be will declare Marshall Law. Under that premise I’m afraid they would try to start “collecting and confiscating” all of the registered guns nationwide. Maybe I need a tin-foil hat but that is where I see all this going.

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    • ALL4FREEDOM
      Posted on February 20, 2012 at 11:59pm

      You have it exactly right. Good thing, though, they’ll never get all the guns. And they know it.

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    • YAHSHUARULES
      Posted on February 21, 2012 at 4:46am

      Glenn has warned over and over agian that is what they are looking for! It will be TOP DOWN (Marshall law), BOTTOM UP (OWS fomentors etc) INSIDE OUT – this country will be turned inside out. To quote Yahshua to his disciples, good advice for all – “Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.” Matt 10v16. These are trecherous times and only by humbling ourselves under the hand of the Almighty will we navigate them.

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  • drago
    Posted on February 20, 2012 at 10:21pm

    Ive said it before, and ill say it again, kill em all, and let God sort em out….
    When will people wake up?

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    • Wyld_goose
      Posted on February 20, 2012 at 10:46pm

      I have been waiting to see when citizens are going to step up and take on these scourge. There is a reason why your not seeing Orlando Occupy in the head lines. We have them chasing their tails with infighting between the “idealist” who actually believe in socialistic values and ideas against the anarchist/black bloc who want to see everything burn. Keep them fighting each other, and their focus off our cities.

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  • Ron_WA
    Posted on February 20, 2012 at 10:16pm

    Sad but not unexpected.

    Surprised this not rampant; easy formula: local gangs monitor local news, social media & police channels then the common thugs hit homes & businesses

    & the more organized criminals hit the financial institutions & pharmacies …

    big bucks to be made off of this chaos …

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  • JBaer
    Posted on February 20, 2012 at 10:04pm

    Any intelligent criminal (is there such a thing?) could take advantage of a situation like this… While the Occupy crowds take up all the attention of the police, criminals could be out burglarizing and doing other such offences, and could get awat with it, all because the police are too busy elsewhere with the Occupiers.

    You could blame this one partly on the Occupy crowd. Such a shame this happened. Very sad.

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    • flyoverbob
      Posted on February 20, 2012 at 10:17pm

      Trespass on me,I am posted,my 41 cal auto hollow point is waiting.It won’t just stop you,it will knock you down.
      By the way I’m 63 yo viet-vet so feel free to bring some help.

      These cities better put this to a stop now,these degenerates have nothing to do,so it’s only going to grow.To them anything is better than going to work after you can no longer live off the gov tit

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  • ZeroOff4impact
    Posted on February 20, 2012 at 10:03pm

    Trespass here, Die here. Well posted highly visible and absolutely enforced.

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  • momrules
    Posted on February 20, 2012 at 10:02pm

    Is this the first innocent to die because of the protesters? How many more citizen calls will be ignored because the police are too busy babysitting the OWS?

    Every citizen in every occupied city should learn a lesson from this. Damn the laws, arm yourselves and be ready to defend yourselves and your families.

    The police are PRE- OCCUPIED.

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    • CatB
      Posted on February 20, 2012 at 11:20pm

      @MOM … yes .. when seconds count the police are AT BEST minutes away .. do not expect them to help you .. help yourself. …

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    • Walkabout
      Posted on February 21, 2012 at 9:33am

      The victim was killed by a potted plant. I would guess most potted plants are nearer to the house than to the public sidewalk or street.

      It seems as though the perpetrator was trespassing because he was brought up with good values at home or the values instilled at home were instilled in such a way that it was easy for the riff raff of society to overwrite them. Yes I would blame the parents.

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  • krenshau
    Posted on February 20, 2012 at 9:58pm

    It’s very sad that someone has to loose their life because these aholes are being protected by our government. Personally, I would like to see someone start taking them out so they can move on to their “utopia”.

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  • heavyduty
    Posted on February 20, 2012 at 9:56pm

    That’s what the communist state is coming too. I bet they are proud that the man was killed. If I lived in California I would be leaving everything behind and getting the heck out of there as quick as I could.

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  • Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
    Posted on February 20, 2012 at 9:52pm

    They are getting what they want, Occupy just wants us to occupy graves.

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