I am completely frustrated with people like this who claim to be “following the Dinius case the entire time” and then have the facts completely mixed up.
First of all, the “Cop” was proven way beyond a reasonable doubt to be completely sober. I am not sure where she got her information, other than some of the media seeming to purposely mislead, but the preliminary hearing documentation has proven that Mr. Perdock was sober.
It was also proven in the preliminary hearing that Mr. Perdock”s lights were on. There were eye witnesses to the crash who saw them on, including the people on the sailboat. This information is also in the depositions that were given.
The part that some of the public and the media do not seem to care about is the information given that Weber, the sailboat owner, and Dinius were the ones intoxicated. Since when is driving or boating under the influence considered okay? Much less boating while intoxicated and having no navigation lights. The judge also had eye witness testimony stating that there were no navigation lights on the sailboat illuminated.
I also question the editor of this paper”s judgment. Why would you include this letter in the paper and subject Mr. Perdock to more verbal abuse? As the editor, I am quite sure you know the things I have stated to be true. Tiffany Revelle was in the courtroom and has previously reported on these issues. I am tired of Mr. Perdock being hammered in the media. He does not deserve the treatment he has been given and its time for people who know and care for him to speak up with the truth.
The Russ Perdock I know is a wonderful, caring father, son and friend. He is an excellent, dedicated officer of the law. Truth and honesty are extremely important to him. He is very involved in his community, always giving his time and talents to help others. I would trust him with my life and the lives of my children.
Tami Turner
Clearlake
