Indiana

Is There Big A Pea Shake-Up Coming?

By Abdul Hakim-Shabazz

Remember back in February 2007 I wrote about a possible federal investigation of the city’s pea shake houses?  Fast forward 18 months. My sources are telling me that a reported grand jury probe of some IMPD officers may involve Indianapolis’ pea shake houses. It’s still unclear what the charge is, although bribery, money laundering and tax evasion are the first things that comes to my mind.

A source close to the department would not confirm any investigation, but said “they would not be surprised”.

Please note, grand juries don’t just show up out of nowhere.  Word is a number of individuals, including officers have already been questioned.  I’m keeping an eye on this but it looks like some long-time chickens are finally coming home to roost.

It’s sad such a cleaning is necessary, but things should have never been allowed to get to this point in the first place.

Stay tuned.

Full post as published by Indiana Barrister on August 26, 2008 (boomark / email).