Thompson Refuses to Pay for Sheriff’s Patrols.

The Town of Jonesboro’s controversial mayor Leslie Thompson said Tuesday night that the town would not pay a near $40 thousand invoice from the Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office (JPSO) for patrolling the town during the month of July. Thompson said no formal agreement had ever been finalized, and until then, he would not agree to pay.

Said Thompson, “I talked to the fiscal administrator, and I said to him ‘You wouldn’t pay anybody that you hadn’t contracted?’ So we don’t intend to either.”

See here the invoice.

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119 Responses to “Thompson Refuses to Pay for Sheriff’s Patrols.”

  1. Neighbor Says:

    Yep, that’s what the Mayor said at Tuesday night’s meeting … insanity!!!

  2. Donald Marion Fowler Says:

    I finally figured out where I had seen the CTIC before: at the beginning of the TV show “Hee Haw” he is the braying jackass. The guy is freaking nuts. It appears that he wants to go down in a blaze of glory (which he has not yet achieved) but all he is doing is making a freaking fool of himself in the process. HEEEEEEEEEEEEE HAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWW!

    • Phil Says:

      I do find it very humorous that one stands and holds forth like a rhetorician at every given opportunity and bloviates with such force that the railroad tracks heave when a pause or breath is taken. Throughout each performance, the audio and video recordings contain the evidence of numerous declarations and innuendos that will suffice in a court of law. One person can lay claim to the fame of the individual that has proven beyond compare that the title of Idot is currently being held and the position is filled.

  3. Anonymous Says:

    The Mayor has been quoted as say he would gladly pay the Sheriff’s office for services, it would be cheaper than paying a Police department. Now he does not want to pay, what gives?

  4. Anonymous Says:

    Hey, idiot, it is not your decision anymore and from what I understand, “you and the FA”, aint making decisions on anything. The FA is, you ain’t!

  5. Anonymous Says:

    Why can’t the two invoices to repair for the fire department be taken from the fire dept. budget, since that dept. got such a big increase when they shut the police dept. down. Sheriff Brown shouldn’t have to pay for those repaires. Unless the high fire chief don’t have a clue what is wrong worth them or for that fact don’t know who to call to get them fixed! The town owes the Sheriff Dept. for this bill contract or no contract. They are the ones that caused this mess! Everyone remember ole les told channel 10 news that it would be cheaper to pay the sheriff than the police. Guess again ole les! This is actually a legitimate bill, not one fabricated up!

    • Anonymous Says:

      He isnt going to take from fire dept cause the fire chief is his buddy.mark supported him during his election and he knew how he was but he was worried about getting the chiefs job instead of the better of toj. Sounds just like what ol les is doing

  6. Anonymous Says:

    did anyone really think les would pay? come on…the man dont pay the bills at town hall so why think he would pay this one?

  7. Anonymous Says:

    What an idiot! He can’t remember from one minute to the next what he says he will do and won’t do. First go on camera and say you will be glad to pay it because it’s cheaper than running a police department, then when the bill comes due decide you won’t pay it. So typical of Thompson..talking out of both sides of his mouth! One lie right behind the other!

  8. Anonymous Says:

    Poor Mr. Fiscal Admin. you sir, will earn your pay just having to listen to this wind bag. Thank goodness he is no longer in charge of the money spending decisions. You have by now had opportunity to see who has caused the mess you have been hired to clean up. Please use your authority, knowledge and experience to save our town. Don’t be intimidated by him or “his council” they wouldn’t be successful running a lemonade stand.

  9. Anonymous Says:

    Seems like Thompson left more unanswered questions than what he plans to do now. How is the Town of Jonesboro going to provide law enforcement that it has had for over 100 years? Somebody owes for the July law enforcement in Jonesboro and if not you, then who? Did you really expect the Sheriff’s office to take on this added responsibility without any charge? Tell us, what is your grand plan now?

  10. Anonymous Says:

    “Better than any other administration!” Congratulations on undoing something that has been around for 100 years!! Good work dumbass!!

  11. Anonymous Says:

    Surely everybody in Jonesboro can see what is happening to the town under the present “leadership,” no matter what race they are, although some may not want to admit it. The only question is, why did it take 5-1/2 years to see it?

    • Ashley Says:

      the answer is so simple: V O T E S……P O L I T I C A L F A V O R S
      B A C K S C R A T C H I N G…..SPINELESS JELLYFISH THAT WANT THAT VOTE MORE THAN THEY WANT TO FULFILL THE DUTIES OF THEIR JOB.

  12. Anonymous Says:

    I think even Messy has given up now.

  13. Anonymous Says:

    …well, yall aint heard nothing yet. Wait until you hear what happened today.

  14. Anonymous Says:

    Well, the mayor is “not going to reimburse the meeting expenses,” and he is “not going to pay the sheriff’s bill”?
    Actually, neither decision is up to him. In case he hasn’t heard, both decisions will be made by the fiscal administrator and a judge if necessary.

  15. Down Town in Jonesboro Says:

    When a sound comes from the good ol’ mayor, how can anyone tell if it is verbage or just a fart?

  16. Anonymous Says:

    A man came in here to city hall today, I believe it was the gentleman the was in the altercation with DJ Allen. He was arrested according to Dill.

    • Anonymous Says:

      What man, what altercation?

      • Anonymous Says:

        It was a man that bowed up to D J Allen. Wonder what they charged him with…..

        • Vera Says:

          If you know it was a certain person, then why don’t you know what they were charged with? I think you are just gossiping and trying to get some junk going.

    • Outside the town looking in Says:

      When did this happen?

      • Anonymous Says:

        After the council meeting at the city hall. I promise Mr. Allen will do everything in his power to see that charges won’t be dropped!

        • Theresa Says:

          is that why dill was sitting up at the courthouse all evening on the bench waiting on A-1? Wonder if he was on the clock while sitting there all those hours?

        • sunrisesunset Says:

          Re: D.J. Allen. Was this event after the council meeting they just had; or, was it a few months ago? I recall a conflict with someone……can’t remember the name…….and Mr. Allen at a previous meeting.

    • Bart Says:

      You work at city hall, and you posted at 7:30 p.m., you working mighty late to be at city hall, did the Fiscal Admin approve your hours. If you are working at city hall, writing junk like this on this blog, your computer should will show this, if you are trying to incite a racial issue and you do work for the town, you need to be fired. Go home and get on your own computer and own time and write your stupidity. I hope the Fiscal Admin reads this and checks every computer that belongs to the town. More than one way to stop stupidity.

  17. Anonymous Says:

    …not sure. But I guarantee the charges will not be prosecuted. Watch and see.

  18. Anonymous Says:

    His name is Willie Joseph, its public record. Not hard to figure out, and not a rumor.

    • Theresa Says:

      well webster, since you know the info what did he get charged with

    • sunrisesunset Says:

      I have never heard the name Willie Joseph in Jonesboro or surrounding area. Does he live here? Or, is he from some other area?

  19. Anonymous Says:

    Whether or not he was on the clock probably really does not matter, considering all the crooked bastards have probably more than likely already stole more than enough last them a lifetime. Have half of you people on here that talk about Dill ever really talked to him? I mean really talked with him? If you have,you will see that he is without a doubt the biggest idiot you have ever met. This man will talk you in circles as if he knows everything about everything while the wholetime you look at him wondering if he realizes that you can tell how big of a dumbass idiot he is!

    • Anonymous Says:

      Willie Joseph arrested that can’t be true, he’s one of the mayor biggest flunkies.

  20. Anonymous Says:

    Bet you won’t see it on Dill’s website either, although I understand it was videotaped (not by him).

  21. Anonymous Says:

    Does this Joseph guy work for the town? If not, then the town can’t pay for his legal bills!

  22. Anonymous Says:

    Oh no, watch. I personally watched the A-1 caravan come to the rescue at the courthouse. If this is swept under the rug too then Doug Stokes needs to be disbarred!!

  23. Anonymous Says:

    …”can’t pay for the fees!” When will you people learn?? The only thing that is going to stop this crook from misspending is jail, and as long as Stokes and Stewart are in office that aint happening any time soon! This is some crooked stuff only Hollywood could dream up!! Someone please help!!

  24. Anonymous Says:

    If they do have a videotape of it, they ought to send it to all the TV stations like they did of the Roberts episode. It may be held as evidence, however, and not for public release at this point.

    • Pam Says:

      Big fat hairy deal, he gonna get a huge $100.00 fine? Woopie!

    • sunrisesunset Says:

      Maybe ole Simmons will write about this in another letter to the Jackson Independent. See where he called out Carla Roberts in the paper last week. Let’s see him do justice now by calling out Willie Joseph.

      Think it will happen? I do not. If he does not mention this in is next rambling letter to the Jackson Independent, then he is probably in all reality a racist.

      Let us hear from you Simmons. We will be awaiting your reply……we are challenging you. One, two, three………….go!

  25. Anonymous Says:

    Some of those who were present said there are plenty of witnesses who will testify that Joseph was not provoked in any way.

    • Anonymous Says:

      Share the video please, trying to get a laugh

    • Justia Says:

      you sure sound like you have the inside information. Not very professional to write the elements of a case on a public blog is it?

  26. Anonymous Says:

    The mayor has already pleaded “no contest” to an assault charge.

  27. Anonymous Says:

    The Mayor talks about being ready to defend the constitutional rights …..he is ready for a fight it seems

    • Anonymous Says:

      He first needs to learn how to conduct the meeting, that’s not stokes job

      • Anonymous Says:

        There is a class for conducting meetings offered by the state…..wonder if they can not learn or what…

        The way the meetings are ran is sad to say the least!

  28. Anonymous Says:

    Who is Willie Joseph and does he work for the Town of Jonesboro?

    Why was he arrested?

  29. hmmmmm Says:

    He was charged with pushing Allan. The funny thing is, what is left of the Jonesboro P.D did the arrest. One person left at the pd and the mayor criminal cronies are still getting themselves arrested.

  30. Anonymous Says:

    Just finished listening to the recording of the meeting at The Truth at Jonesboro.

    Thank you D J Allen for speaking up at the last time meeting.

    Maybe Leslie, Devin, Charla & LaStevic can become stand up comics and hit the road entertaining…..sure is a lot of giggling going on at the front of the room!

    • sunrisesunset Says:

      That group would not know protocol or manners if it slapped them in the face. All are idiots except Renee.

      Renee, you have to run for mayor. Jonesboro needs you.

  31. Anonymous Says:

    Please start a defense fund for the Mayor to cover the cost of the appeal.

    If the FA will not pay for the court reporter to type up the hearing, there will not be an appeal. The Mayor might not be able to pay the court reporter this time from the sewer repair account like he was able to last time.

    Also, he needs money to pay the clerk of court’s cost as well as the attorney from Monroe.

    Also, what about Mr. Willie Joseph, let’s help him too.

    Now is the time to help out our friend and mayor, Leslie Thompson.

    Just put your cash in an envelope and slide it under the door at the town hall. Mark your envelope Defense Fund and THANKS!

  32. Just Wondering Says:

    Just wondering…why would Leslie refer to Bobby Culpepper as D J Allen’s boy? Why would Leslie, an educated/trained paralegal, not know the meaning of “et al”?

    Why would Leslie refer to the Town Hall as “the house” (i.e. the FA is in the house)?

    Which councilman at the table stated “This black and white stuff needs to stop”? Wonder if he is stopping it personally?

    • sunrisesunset Says:

      To answer your question. Les Thompson=moron.

    • we saw this Says:

      the one that made that statement is the one and only Top Cop aka God Child aka Educated………..the one that also called Mr. Allen a thief and went off on him and many others countless times….what a pathetic hypocrite.

  33. Anonymous Says:

    To the person that asked who willie joseph is, he was at one time I think a cop in winn parish or dodson, until he was arrested down there too. Do we see a pattern in the type of people that the mayor is always helping?

    • Anonymous Says:

      Everyone deserves a second chance ….

      • how many chances Says:

        Yes everyone does deserve a second chance; but, a third….? When do the chances and the entitlement mentality end?

        • Frank T. Says:

          never as long as some people are in the position to keep allowing the things to continue…..they could care less, they don’t have to live in it, they don’t have to deal with it, all they want is a vote, and they will do whatever it takes to keep that vote. Look around, has anything changed or gotten better, decide for yourself, but the evidence is clear.

    • Anonymous Says:

      I do not what Willie Joseph’s purpose is for TOJ he lives in Quitman/New Bethany area.

  34. Anonymous Says:

    Back to the original subject, Thompson says what he told the fiscal administrator about not paying the sheriff’s bill, but he doesn’t say what the FA told him. That is what counts.

    • Anonymous Says:

      Thompson said he was not paying anything that was not under contract. He did not authorize a contract with the Sheriff (but he said he loved Andy???) and he did not authorize a contract for Kenneth Folden to be paid.

      • witness Says:

        yeah buddy, we all know what that “love” causes………pushing and shoving, just ask around.

  35. Anonymous Says:

    Ole Les can’t pay the JPSO because the state took his checkbook away! Only the FA can pay this bill. I hope the FA and Sheriff Brown have had a serious conversation about our little broke town!

  36. Anonymous Says:

    The Town of Jonesboro now has a big lead in categories covered by Lincoln Parish News Online now. This is No. 570, and the next closest one is La. Legislature with 564.

  37. Anonymous Says:

    After reading about this mess yall seem to have in jonesboro and jackson parish, Sounds like the town as well as the parish governments need to be disbanded and abolished. This is hillarious is this really happening? WOW

  38. Anonymous Says:

    Wasn’t that David Dill that Horton had stopped last night? It was after 10 pm in a town car. Working late dill??

    • Anonymous Says:

      Was he in the black A-1 car?

    • Anonymous Says:

      They were just chatting…..like buddies….is my guess. Dill been driving that car for a long time so why would Horton suddenly care?

      Looks like he might be picking on the Dill…..not a good idea….can cause more tension in the town.

      Dill is now the clerk of the town according to Leslie at the last meeting….

      • hmmmmm Says:

        Clerk of the Town? Really? This is the same man who at a meeting in Baton Rouge stated he didn’t know nothing bout no money. It’s on video.

    • Anonymous Says:

      I hope Chief Horton checked the insurance on the vehicle to see if it’s current, cause none of the other insurance at city hall is up to date!

      • Anonymous Says:

        If that is true, it would be FA’s fault surely….

        • Anonymous Says:

          Not necessarily….If the insurance hasn’t been paid, more than likely it happened on ole les watch. He hasn’t paid the other insurance, so why this one. The FA hasn’t had time to check every policy the town should have and to even see if there are funds available. Give the FA a chance, it’s only been three weeks and ole les has had 5 1/2 years to destroy this town!

    • Anonymous Says:

      Another law suit for the town to pay for….why is everyone always picking on me????

  39. Anonymous Says:

    Mayor probably made Dill the town clerk because he couldn’t justify him being employed under any of the other titles. Wonder if he will continue to say that he doesn’t know anything about the money, as he did in Baton Rouge?

  40. Anonymous Says:

    “Pushing and shoving” seems to be their way of intimidating those who don’t agree with them. That is what Thompson was accused of doing to Renee, and is supposed to be what Joseph did to D. J.

    • M.J. Says:

      Thompson Pleads “No Contest” to Simple Battery
      In a crowded Jackson Parish courtroom this morning, Jonesboro’s controversial mayor Leslie Thompson pled “No Contest” to a charge of simple battery against the town’s District B alderwoman Renee Stinger.

      Looks like an admission, not an allegtion.

  41. No name Says:

    Everyday I open this blog hoping to see that “Goofus” has been arrested and is now residing in the Jackson Parish jail. Hope to see justice done regarding him and his 3 stoogies soon.

    P.S. My apologies to the Walt Disney’s version of “Goofus”..in the comic strip…he had more sense than the “Goofus” of Jonesboro!

  42. Anonymous Says:

    I was looking for the Pharaohs of Jonesboro as mentioned by Herbert Simmons….does anyone know who he is referring to in his recent letter to the editor?

    • John A Locke Says:

      We saw a bunch of them down on Industrial Drive sitting around a government subsidized table having a round of “libations” and counting up the days until the next round of funding comes open for application.

    • sunrisesunset Says:

      I think Simmons was referring to himself……..plus his Mrs. Pharoahs.

  43. Anonymous Says:

    Trying to compare the whites in Jonesboro to the Pharaoh of Egypt in the Bible. This is getting ridiculous.

  44. Outlander Says:

    This may be wishful thinking, but has anyone entertained the thought that Ol’ Les might not have intentionally done anything illegal? My thought is that as inept as he is, as shown by the past 2 1/2 terms, he may be just too stupid to realize what he’s done. I believe he is thoroughly convinced that he’s “on a mission from god and destined to lead”. His narcissistic attitude and belief of self points to a person too wrapped up in himself to see any wrongs he has done. His constant finger pointing and cries of racism serve him well and he fails to see how the Simmons and the NAACP are jerking his strings to further their own self-serving agenda. The old saying that “You cant polish a turd” has never been more evident than his administration. Mr. Simmons and the NAACP lady, you better jump ship while you can. Ol’Les’ ship, “The New Vision”, is sinking fast, and you had better jump and swim far away before his undertow drags you down too. But methinks that just maybe, your just as guilty as he. “RECALL STEWART NOW”

    • Tim Says:

      I do have to agree that you are wishfully thinking. There are way too many obvious instances of knowledge of action, warnings prior to actions and the blatant disregard. No, it’s not a poor little me I didn’t know no better scenario, it’s a I am the king and you will bow or else.,

    • Anonymous Says:

      Even if your theory was correct about the CTIC being inept and “not intentionally doing anything wrong, in the eyes of the law, ignorance is no excuse! That is taught in any civics class.

  45. misplaced priorities Says:

    The most pathetic thing is that he considers not having alcohol in every establishment holding “his people” in bondage. I mean, really? Without alcohol, they cannot survive? The irony is if he wants it so badly he needs to go about it legally and get it on the ballot and then he can vote on it. Not everyone wants it here so I don’t know what that vote would look like. I would think he wouldn’t want “his people” in bondage to alcoholism; but, I forget it is the same man who had “his people” tearing asbestos out of his building without any kind of protection. Me thinks that perhaps he has a bar waiting in the wings or some other establishment in which he can serve alcohol. It seems to be all about the almighty dollar to him.

    Why not clamor and write letters about not having any colleges here or technical schools or really even any place to earn a decent wage? Or for kids to have something to do? Nope. Instead it is some rambling nonsensical letter about alcohol and pharoah. Why not clamor and write letters about the complete abuse of power and lack of financial oversight committed by his friend the Mayor? Oh, no, there is nothing going on there. Is there? But, we will have a fit and write about no alcohol at the restaurants in town. There are much bigger problems here. But, you know, I really don’t care if alcohol is sold here or not. I just really think it should be done legally by vote. So, Mr. Simmons, gird yourself up and get the signatures and then write us a letter about how you set the people free from pharoah’s grasp by giving them alcohol. Yes, indeed, once you get it passed, I might even open a rehab center. Grants abound for those places, don’t they?!

    • sunrisesunset Says:

      You are right “misplaced priorities”.

      I would like to ask Simmons…….. with the next BIG grant he gets…… why he doesn’t consider a vo-tech school. Heck, it could be built right there in Industrial Drive………right next to the Simmons Bldg. that was built and named after non-other than Simmons and family.

      Heaven only knows there are some down trodden souls that really need to be “educated”.

  46. Donald Marion Fowler Says:

    The word is simple: vote! Get all white folks and blacks (I am certain there are a lot of them fed up with the CTIC) registered and, if need be, herd them to the polls on the next mayorial election. It is the only way that this crap will come to an end, and even then the CTIC and his toadies will probably continue to yell racism and file bullcrap law suits. Take a full scale photo of the CTIC so that it may be reproduced and place them at all polling sites (within the legal limits) and ask the question “Where has all the money gone, long time passing.” If the CTIC feels that he has done better than all previous administrations, then he hasn’t had a bowel movement in 5 1/2 years and needs to be irrigated with a high pressure hose. Now is the time to print up posters telling Jonesboro that Rene Stringer is the one needed to right the ship and keep putting them up until the next mayorial election. As for the Dildo, he needs to be removed from office right now. Remember: Vote, Vote, Vote in the next mayorial election and don’t run two whites to spilt the vote. Vote the CTIC into retirement. CTIC, are you listening? Those footsteps you hear are the people of Jonesboro coming after you ass.

  47. Anonymous Says:

    Would somebody please explain how these 1,000-word messages accusing the whites of mistreatment of the blacks in Jonesboro are supposed to help improve race relations?

    • Pass the Pepto Says:

      Can you explain how race relations are ever going to be repaired until all the issues have been addressed by the man that needs to address the issues? As long as one man is allowed to keep the racial strife fire stoked, with his blatant lies and constant whinning it will continue to be just as it is, until that man is set before a court of law and made to answer charges based on the evidence at hand, you will continue to get the same sewerage you have right now.

  48. Anonymous Says:

    We have had economic growth for over 100 years in Jonesboro until the present administration took over. We didn’t need liquor then and we don’t need it now. Just elect a mayor and town council members that know how to operate a town without catering to their friends and relatives.

  49. Anonymous Says:

    there seems to be a lot more going on,yesterday i called public works to get them to come and blow my sewer out again.i was told they couldnt cause the tags on the trailer of the machine had been pulled so there was no tags on that machine so it could be used.im tired of my sewer backing up into my house im tired of runing my water hose through the towns sewer and runing up my water bill this isnt my job!! its a dam shame the town cant even fix there sewer problums or there streets the mayor looks out just for his freinds and to hell with the rest of the town so i guess the next thing i will be filing a law suit over this problum!!!!!!!!

    • hmmmmm Says:

      Hire a plumber to get it fixed and then sue the town for it. Sounds like they didn’t pay insurance.

    • Anonymous Says:

      I know what you mean. I call city hall to ask about them spraying for Mosquitos and she informed me to call the street dept. There reply was don’t know why they are not spraying and would not be spraying any. They better hope west Nile don’t trickle down this way from Ouachita Parish!

      • hmmmmm Says:

        They haven’t sprayed for mosquitoes in probably 3 or more years. It is a health hazard. It is pathetic. I wonder what the mayor says about that…all previous mayors sprayed for mosquitoes so that would be one thing he might be right about all the previous administrations doing.

    • Anonymous Says:

      Yeah better keep close watch on them water bills! They had several complaints over last month bills! There solution pay what you paid last month! In other words they don’t have a clue what’s wrong with the bills.

  50. Anonymous Says:

    Just another example of how things have gone to pot since he and his three stooges were elected. Guess the ones that voted for them are not concerned with matters like public health, though. They got what they wanted, and now they are getting what they deserve, along with the rest of us that don’t deserve it.

  51. Anonymous Says:

    It’s just sad to see that a large percentage of the people of Jonesboro are willing to give up such things as police protection, water purification, and mosquito spraying for the health and well being of themselves and their families just to get a certain individual or individuals elected to public office.

    • hmmmmm Says:

      Thing is we don’t know if they are spraying for mosquitoes for a certain few like they were letting certain people not pay water bills for years. They probably weren’t paying taxes either.

      Maybe the fiscal administrator can help us with mosquito spraying?

  52. Anonymous Says:

    Dill is probably not qualified to be Town Clerk, judging from some of the public remarks he made about him and money, but he meets the main qualification for a job in the Thompson administration. He supports Leslie, right or wrong (mostly the latter).

  53. Anonymous Says:

    Be interesting to see how long Dill stays as Town Clerk or any other position. It is up to the fiscal administrator now to fire any employee he does not judge to be qualified.

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