Police Raid on Vitolo's Home

Vitolo

Vaporist
[This post and the thread that follows is a separation from it's 1st location in the more positive and uplifting thread Paying it Forward: A New Direction]
Terrible news that has left my house in an uproar, and has shaken up our lives.
I fear I will not be paying it forward any farther.
Last night our rights were violated, and spirits broken.
At 7 pm the nightmare began, that left us out in the street almost naked till 11 pm.
I removed my braces, and lay in bed watching TV, when my wife told me she heard a sound on the street, calling to the occupants of XXXXXX (our address) to come out with our hands up.
I went to door with only underpants on and a cane in hand.. as I opened door, swat team was surrounding my home, and bright lights blinded me...
I was told to walk forward and put down the cane.
I shouted that I could not.. and they had me walk forward, until I was grabbed, and pulled to a car... handcuffed, and put inside of the car.
Panic took over.. it was time for my spasticity meds, and for pain management, and I was sweating and shaking.
Brain Injury left me panicked... and calling for my wife.
The ordeal was far from over.

I have let you all down.
The team of men entered our home and tore it apart.
They took every vaporizer in my home. Every vape I had collected.
Every unit a maker had sent to us to give to the patients.
Every donation made by all of you that was not yet in a home.
They took my candies from fridge, and they took every drop of my meds, leaving me sweating and nauseated.
They took the altoids gum machine from our home.. saying it wasa money collection tool, that was in our "waiting room". (the hallway/foyer)
They said I would not be getting it back.
We had Patty's savings in the house.. we were going to have to get a new water heater, and furnace...
The money was in an envelope with my wife's name on it, and the amount of money they said was proof that I was dealing drugs. (it was enough to buy a water heater and furnace, and to pay them to install them!)
They took my essential oils... peppermint all the way to eucalyptus.... No aromatherapy tools.. and nothing left for me here but nausea and tears and pain. I had 60-70 bottles of essential oil that I worked with daily to clear my nausea, and focus on the positive.

They took every drop of Medical Marijuana and wax.
They told me I was in violation, by having almost a pound.. where did I get it.
I explained that I had a growers card until the last change in regulation, which allowed me 12 plants at a time, and entitled me to keep enough of the harvested plant to make myself feel safe that I was covered for a reasonable amount of time.

I am nauseous now.
And sick, and confused.
I am also scared.
And without our funds.. our savings taken.
We were told we would likely get nothing back.
That is was the fruits of their effort.

No search warrant was presented.
After the search, They finally came over and handed us the warrant.. wrote our address and the time as they approached(they wrote a time an hour earlier...)
and handed it to us.
They asked me my name.
My name was not on the warrant.. only our address.
Some neighbor may have called them to say they saw traffic here.
No signature or name on the warrant to say "who" felt there was probable cause.
My name is still not on any paperwork, but they told me this is only first step, and we will be having to go to court etc.


I am sorry FC
I have let you all down.
 
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Madcap79

Jack of all trades, master of none.
:disgust::mad:
I can't like that post. You HAVE NOT let anyone down Vito. The fucking system has let us down. It nauseated me just to read that and filled me with anger towards the assholes that would treat someone as compassionate as you like a common criminal. This shit has got to stop. You are the LAST person that this should have happened to! :disgust:

Fuck the person that called the police. Fuck the police for just raiding a home without trying to find out what was actually going on.

You helped people who could not help themselves and you are a saint in my eyes. I weep for you Vito. I really do. It's hard for me to put into words how I feel. All the anger and sadness. I can only imagine how you feel. The blatant disregard for humanity is a terrible thing.

I send positive vibes your way but I know that only helps so much. I really hope karma comes back to shine goodness upon you for everything that you have done.

Please let me know if there is any way I can help you good sir. I mean that.

Are they filing any charges? I really hope they don't. Taking everything away from you is shitty enough. The sad thing is, I saw the alert and thought, 'I wonder what good has happened in Vito's world?'

Fuck our fucking laws! YOU DESERVE BETTER! YOU HAVE LET NO ONE DOWN!

:mad::disgust::mad::cuss::rant:
 

Melting Pot

Sick & Twisted
Vitolo reading you're post literally made me sick to my stomach!!!!
I am so sorry u and you're wife have to go through this...
Until we get full legalization everywhere. They will continue to rain misery. I live in a non medical state. This is the last thing I would expect in a medical state, seems I have a lot to learn.
You have definitely not let anyone down brother it is our Government & Our system letting us down. You Sir are a General in this war. Keep up the good fight. I'm sure u know we have a lot of soldiers not many General's !
I wish I lived closer I'd be there helping you through this...
I am so pissed right now!!!!
My thoughts and prayers to you and you're wife...
 

Reflections

Well-Known Member
So so so sad this has happaned to you vitolo,there are tears in my eyes and i cant even breathe after reading your post. People really can suck, like the ones who reported you and the cops that busted you. Sounds like you will need to talk to a lawyer asap. I hope you have a safe place to go, a friends perhaps where you can go to get medicated. If there is anything we can do for you please let us know. You are a great man and have done so much for so many people. Im so sorry you are having to go though this..FTW
 

t-dub

Vapor Sloth
@Vitolo I can not even relate to you how sad I am at this turn of events. Never in a million years would I believe this could happen to you. The police are twisted and cruel and no longer "protect and serve" the people. This is an evil act pure and simple. Hopefully they didn't charge you criminally and are only using civil forfeiture to steal your property. Looks like a GoFundMe legal defense fund might be in order. Peace be with you on this difficult path you must now walk . . . :peace:
 

scottg402

Well-Known Member
@Vitolo this is terrible news but please try and keep your head up! Your FC family is here to support you! Just let us know what you need! You are a great man doing great things so please don't let this get you down! Please let us know how your FC family can help. Don't be proud, this is not a time for that. Just ask and we are there for you!
 

KidFated.

Unknown Member
Uncle Vito, this was not how I wanted my day to start. You have not let down a single soul. You have picked up so many lives and taken care of so many people. You are an amazing soul and you always will be. Anything you need, give me a holler. You are my family. I am so sorry that this happened to such an amazing family. You have taught me a lot about takin care of others, strangers. You cared so much about other people it was a true inspiration.. I hope you get a good lawyer and take care of the bullshit that they have served you. It sounds like they have no warrant if it was not signed by a judge. I hope it all works out.. Let me know if you need anything, you and yours will be in my thoughts and prayers.. :peace::peace:
 

SSVUN~YAH

You Must Unlearn, What You Have Learned...
Vito, every hair on my being is standing up! I'm shaking in anger. I'm so sorry you were made a martyr in this terrible ordeal. You sending me that pm had to of been just before this horrifying abomination. I just can't stop shaking knowing a guy who stood up for me then literally minutes later was harrassed and bullied by the brute squad. If there is anything I can sign or send let me know and it's a done deal! You sir are about to have an Army of support, b/c you deserve it foremost, and your an army of one daily helping thousands among thousands of people. Keep your head high and comfort your loving wife in this horrific time of need as she is always there for you, you will be her rock! I wish you all the best my friend, stay in touch and thank you for all that you do for us!!!
 

Vicki

Herbal Alchemist
OMG, Vito! I think @t-dub is right. We need a go fund me account started or maybe just Paypal?

If there is ANYTHING you need @Vitolo PLEASE just call us. I am so sorry. I wish to god I could do something to make you feel better right now. Hubby says how sorry he is too. You are such a good person. I'm crying for you. This just makes me so damn mad! :cry:
 
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Melting Pot

Sick & Twisted
I am sitting here in disbelief...
Its like they are fucking legal criminals they basically went to your house and robbed u of your money & you're belonging's.
How can society accept this bullshit this is fucking America.
I don't know if you have pets, but thank god they didn't shoot them.
And they wonder why everyone is hating the fucking police. They are the criminals they are warning us about...
@Vitolo pm please if there is anything I can do...
 

Slow Draw McGraw

Well-Known Member
Company Rep
You're not pointing the finger of blame high enough. The cops don't make the laws.

They sure dont, but they are responsible for how they "enforce" said laws.
I dont understand why he was treated this way in a medical state!! Talking works too!!

@Vitolo
let me know if I can contribute to anything you need. Please, please do not hesitate I mean that straight from my heart.
 
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