Thursday, November 21, 2024

Carl Junction Police Department closes investigation into firefighter's death, prosecutor won't file charges


The Carl Junction Police Department's investigation into an October 19 incident on Fairway Drive that killed Tucker Berry, 21, a firefighter with the Redings Mill and Lockwood fire departments, has concluded, according to a post on the department's Facebook page.

A case was presented to the Jasper County Prosecuting Attorney's office, but the prosecutor elected not to file charges, according to the post:

On October 19th, around 6:00 p.m., a tragic incident occurred on Fairway Drive, leading to the death of a Redings Mill firefighter.








The Carl Junction Police Department actively investigated the incident and presented a case to the Jasper County Prosecutor's Office, who declined to file charges at this time.

We would like to thank the many people who came forward as witnesses and provided information/evidence to us, and the other agencies that assisted in our investigation.

In an October 24 Facebook post, the police department asked for the public's help and posted photos of two golf carts that were involved in the incident, which occurred in the area of Briarbook Golf Course.



4 comments:

Anonymous said...

I read it was some fire and police colleagues who were drunk and drove off to avoid being arrested. Sounds about right for this good ol’ boy area.

Anonymous said...

Thanks 10:05PM - Where did you read about the others that were involved.

Again, if the others action contributed to the accident and death - even if his Fire and Police Colleagues were involved it should be reported - Names Released and then the Group should have been BAC (Blood Alcohol Tested), since it is against the law to be Intoxicated in public - whether you are driving a Car, Golf Cart, Lawn Mower, Riding a Bicycle, or even out Walking in Public.

Stop the Cover-Ups. Jasper, Newton, and McDonald Counties are always covering up for Drunk-Azz Judges, Prosecuting Attorneys, Politicians, Police, and Fire Personnel. Yet, if John Q Public, is caught driving under the Influence their Names are Plastered in and over every News Service and on Case Net for the Rest of their Lives - let's keep everything equal and fair. No Special Treatment.

Anonymous said...

He was left by his "brothers" dead in the road there are so many crimes involved in this incident. For this to be thrown out is just a slap in the face to the family. Our justice system is a joke.

Anonymous said...

Why no charges? Something fishy here. I hope his family further pursue this decision. A man's life was taken from him. Seems like SOMETHING should be done.