Police Chief Kull?
December 31st, 2007 by 
Alica
What do you think of the mayor’s choice for police chief? Mayor Larry Beesley announced today he has chosen David Kull, a captain with the Sioux Falls Police Department.
The mayor told me that he narrowed the three finalists down to two and then talked to both of them before he made his choice. “Both of them were extremely interested in the position,” he said.
The City Council will vote to approve or not approve the mayor’s choice during the next regular council meeting, Jan. 7. The council has a planning meeting Thursday. The mayor said the council may talk about the choice that day, “but we don’t take any action at those meetings,” he said.
Kull graduated from Washington High School in 1974, from South Dakota Law Enforcement Academy in 1978 and from the FBI National Academy in 1994.
If the council approves the mayor’s appointment, Kull will begin work in Brandon in late January.
What do you think of the mayor’s choice? Will you contact your council representative to tell him how you’d like him to vote?
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December 31st, 2007 at 7:37 pm
It sounds like Brandon had many good applicants for this position. That is wonderful news for our growing town! Mr. Krull will be a welcome addition!
January 1st, 2008 at 1:59 am
The guy seems to be very qualified reading his bio. I’m glad we are drawing these kind of candidates to Brandon, and it shows how we are becoming a very attractive city.
January 1st, 2008 at 5:27 am
Never “blogged” before. I have however, been watching the process. Good luck Chief, it appears you may need it. I have only lived in Brandon for a short period but I have learned alot in that time. People seem to spend too much time whining and crying about personal perceptions no matter what the topic. It seems to me that time would be better spent offering workable and real solutions. I hope Chief Kull is afforded that opportunity and not buried alive in local politics. Talk is cheap, appropriate action speaks for itself.
January 1st, 2008 at 9:25 am
#3,
As you work your way through the blogging process, whether it be here or anywhere else on the Internet, you will discover that people who care will write their concerns, comments, suggestions, etc. You have to sift through those that make personal attacks, and try to ignore those people. Blogging is a public forum, and the intent is to invite people to voice their opinions. And, just as you have voiced your opinion, so have others, and they should be able to do so without retribution, or being told they are “whining and crying about personal perceptions.”
You said “time would be better spent offering workable and real solutions.” Yet, your entry on this page as well as the ambulance issue page do nothing more than blast the people that have written entries. Where is the workable and real solution that you said others should offer?
January 1st, 2008 at 9:33 am
Good luck to Mr. Krull, it will be interesting to see what changes will take place.
January 1st, 2008 at 11:28 am
I am extremely glad that the Mayor has appointed Captain David Kull as Brandon’s new Police Chief. After reading his bio and seeing his experience with the Sioux Falls PD I believe this was a great choice and is a great opportunity for the Brandon PD and Brandon as a whole. I am very happy with this decision. Congratulation Mr. Kull and welcome to Brandon.
January 1st, 2008 at 11:32 am
Great pick, congradulation Captain Kull, you will do a great job. This will be great for Brandon.
January 1st, 2008 at 12:21 pm
#4, You make absolutely no sense. I think #3 was trying to say that this community does a great deal of complaining and not enough acting. It is easy to point out what is wrong but it is difficult to stand up and change it. We have a lot of people that want to point out everyone else’s flaws, especially those of the people that are willing to be leaders in our community. If people want to see to changes then get off the computer and get some things done. Run for mayor, show up at the meeetings, support the community rather than complain about how its going to fall apart because of an ambulance service or a bigger gymnasium. We are a growing community and there are going to be growing pains. Deal with it. We are a model community for the entire area and if someone from Podunk, SD were to come on here and read these blogs they would think this place is nothing but whiners. Lets keep this a place that people want to come to. Support your elected officials rather than drag them through the mud. Good Luck Mr. Kull
January 1st, 2008 at 12:21 pm
Brandon is very lucky in regards to Captain Kull.
January 1st, 2008 at 12:41 pm
BBB,
How do you know the complainers as you call them haven’t run for office, or shown up for meetings, or spoke against an issue to our city leaders? I personally know many who have, and yes that includes me.
Model community? That depends on personal viewpoint. Model for what? I don’t think you can lump everything together. All towns have good and bad aspects. Everything in Brandon is not “model” and to think so is unrealistic and egotistical. We are just one blip on a huge map and everyone thinks the town they live in is the best. Reality is, there is no such thing, all towns have “issues.”
I’ve heard many people express negatives about Brandon. Too expensive, too snobby, the houses all look alike, it’s all about me attitude, your new street has a ridiculous amount of signage, who spent all that money? What’s wrong with your police department, what’s up with the ambulance ordinance. anyway, you get my point.
Start a blog for any other community and you will get the same thing. That’s kind of the whole point. Dicussion is good, it makes people aware of what the issues are in their community, it gets people motivated to serve. It educates people on the issues.
Check out the Argus Leader Forums or Blogs if you want an example of complainers and whiners and good discussion to boot.
People support the elected officials they believe in. They fight the ones who have lost their respect. That’s what’s great about America…we don’t have to support the ones we think aren’t so good. If I get poor service or food at a restaurant, I surely don’t continue to support it, I find a new one that serves me what I came for.
January 1st, 2008 at 12:45 pm
PS, it looks like Captain Kull has a great track record of success. We look very fortunate to have him. Congratulations Captain Kull. Welcome to Brandon.
January 1st, 2008 at 7:01 pm
Congratulation to Captain Kull. I know he will do a great job and make the necessary and hard changes that will make the Brandon PD better and more professional.
January 1st, 2008 at 7:57 pm
What a fantastic choice!! I had hoped the rumors were true that Captain David Kull was being considered for the Brandon PD Chief position. I have worked with Captain Kull many times over the past several years and know he will be a fabulous addition to this community. I look forward to what he and his experience will bring to this community and the future of law enforcement for Brandon. Welcome to Brandon Dave, and I look forward to working with you in the future.
January 2nd, 2008 at 5:01 am
Also Retired,
Yeah I’m starting to figure that out, #8 was right about my original thoughts. I did see the interview on tv with Capt. Kull, I would have been interested to hear more of what he has to say. Effective leadership is always a plus in my book. Although I’m somewhat of an outsider it seems to me that Capt. (er, Chief Kull) has the right stuff. To my knowlege
no other officers have left the department since the retirement of the last chief, so I can only speculate as to why the turnover was so high before. When I learned about the City Officials trying to outsource the police services I really started to wonder why someone would want to do that? I’m definately going to pay alot more attention to local politics and were I cast my vote in the future. Thanks for listening (old and tired doesn’t always translate into a good nights sleep)
January 2nd, 2008 at 11:00 am
Once again the council demonstatrates their passion for incompetence and lack of leadership. They take the easy way out and bring in an “outsider”. We do not know all the facts in regards to personnel records and qualifications but, it all smells funny to me.
January 2nd, 2008 at 11:14 am
I completely disagree with you SDMouth. What is “incompetent” about their decision? Also, where does this show lack of leadership?
In my opinion it shows a great amount of leadership to choose someone as qualified as Chief Kull. It does not and should not matter if he is an “outsider” or not. He will bring many new ideas to the BPD and the city of Brandon. Fresh ideas should always be welcome!
I am also confused about your last sentence - what are you implying? I think Chief Kull’s qualifications are very clear. Nothing smells funny to me.
Thank you Brandon city leaders for choosing someone who will hopefully bring in fresh ideas!
January 2nd, 2008 at 12:17 pm
#15, you make me laugh!!! I think the Mr. Beesley has shown great leadership in this case and pick the most qualified person for the job. That is what he is supposed to do and I believe it was a hard decision, but the right one. You can’t actually believe that Sgt. Else was as qualified and experienced as Dave Kull.
You also better look around you, most of the people that live in Brandon are would what you call “outsiders”. This is the kind of thinking that makes our town look small, uneducated and petty.
Congratulation Chief Kull, you are just what we needed.
January 2nd, 2008 at 4:48 pm
I’ve known Kull for several years through work. He’s a good, solid and professional law enforcement officer. I don’t know any details about the other candidates for the chief’s job(other than what I’ve read here), but I believe Kull will do a great job.
January 3rd, 2008 at 3:34 pm
I had the privlege of working with Dave Kull for 25 years and have also been proud to call him a good friend for nearly as long. Dave was an excellent choice for this position and will be a real asset to the department and community. I am aware of only one unfortunate habit that he has that the citizens of Brandon should be aware of…he plays the bagpipes. Nobody is perfect!
January 4th, 2008 at 11:06 am
I just hope this new chief will find something more constructive for the officers to do than sit around waiting for someone going 1 MPH over the speed limit. We can only hope.
January 4th, 2008 at 11:30 am
I sincerely agree w/the choice…new voices/ideas/thoughts are ALWAYS a good thing. My 1st question was, will he be moving to Brandon…or does he already live here? Is it part of the deal that he has to live in the city proper…?? SDMouth…which part smells funny? The recruitment/interview process, or the fact that an outsider was brought in? I know I speak for more than one parent when I say that I am the most comfortable with my children growing & playing in Brandon, and that has alot to do with the police officers enforcing things like SPEED LIMIT, LOITERING, CURFEWS, etc. These types of violations are the things that will escalate in a hurry to cause bigger problems. I am proud of the fact that our police force has a “tough” reputation because then I know that any bad element will stay away.
January 4th, 2008 at 4:08 pm
I know Dave, he has worked as the Division Commander for Patrol, Investigation and Community Services. He also has great knowledge in incident management and was a great pick. We are very lucky to have him. I wish him all the best.
January 4th, 2008 at 9:09 pm
You have got to be out of your freaking mind if you think this pick shows good “leadership.” Beesley blows with the winds of of the people more than the windsock at Joe Foss Field. That man has NEVER had an independent thought or an ounce of Leadership since he was elected. He can’t possibly be counted on or get credit for anything that he did on his own. Fortunetly for him, he IS smart enough to know when it would be wise to make a decision like this. Dave Kull was and is the BEST choice. Now the question is, does Wade ELse have the Character to swallow his pride and stay on the Department and NOT sabotage Dave’s leadership from within. From what I know of Else, I wouldn’t be surprised if he does his best to derail the success of our new chief. I hope..NO I pray, that I am wrong.
January 4th, 2008 at 9:55 pm
I certainly hope that no one will purposely sabotage the success of the BPD. It would certainly be sad for our town if that was to happen.
No need for Officer Else to “swallow his pride”. He is a fine policeman and should be proud of his accomplishments, of which he has many. I hope he stays with the department. He has many skills and it would be a loss for our town if he left. He may find that it was best that he didn’t get the Chief job - things always happen for a reason……
Thank you Wade for your many years of dedicated service to Brandon! Keep up the good work!
January 5th, 2008 at 9:24 pm
#23, Are you jealous of Wade or something. Sounds like you have a personal issue with him. he has done nothing wrong here and yet you still feel you need to attack. Grow UP you big baby.
January 6th, 2008 at 9:59 am
I think David Kull sounds like a good choice. He comes from a larger police force and knows the types of rules and procedures they have to make things work smoothly. If Brandon’s police force keeps up with our population growth, we will need those types of procedures in place to ensure an orderly growth. Our current force should be using Mr Kull as a mentor to learn how things work in a larger town - not necessarily better or worse, just different. He will need their help to understand how Brandon works and hopefully the end result will be greater than the sum of the parts. Only time will tell.
January 7th, 2008 at 9:45 pm
I dont know but I guess who ever attends the GOB’S meeting (Thats the extra meetings that not everyone gets an invited to.)would already know the outcome of the councils choice.
January 8th, 2008 at 9:36 pm
#27, what are you talking about???
January 9th, 2008 at 2:32 pm
Mr.Kull will be good for the department, I just hope that he will calm down some of attitude of some of his officers. The “practice what you preach theory”. How is it that a certain officer can hammer people for DWI’S and than sit at Tailgaters, have a few beers and drive himself home. Makes a lot of sence for him to enforce the law when he is breaking it himself!!!
January 9th, 2008 at 5:31 pm
#29 -Nice posting Heath, practice what you preach? Use your real name next time?
January 9th, 2008 at 5:48 pm
http://heath2hotmail.com = #29
January 9th, 2008 at 7:38 pm
Anti-Topple, GROW UP. I have no idea who you are and I dont know Heath either but it is so old to see you pop up all the time and rag on Heath. Who cares. If you have such an issue with him go find him and hash it out. You want him to use his real name then you should do so yourself. This blog isnt for you to take personal attacks on every strand, it is soooo old. Please stop and let it be or go find him.
January 9th, 2008 at 7:52 pm
anti topple,
anyone can post and enter an email address. It may have been a setup.
January 10th, 2008 at 12:38 am
What exactly am I being accussed of doind? I ALWAYS use my full name on every post I have on this sight and I did as you will see on Post #13. As for the anything after that…sorry to disappoint, but that was not me. what are you accusing me of saying or doing? Thanks BBB for standing up for what is right even though you don’t know me.
January 10th, 2008 at 12:45 am
I personally don’t have any time for someone who can’t stand behind their believes and statements with thier own name, rather than some ridiculous false, made-up monicker. Have some guts, balls, fortitude, conviction and share your thoughts as a legitimate person…otherwise you are a waste of everyone’s time.
PS. What’s whttp://heath2hotmail.com = #29
January 14th, 2008 at 6:48 am
Anyone can have a few beers and drive themselves home as long as they are not too intoxicated or over the limit to drive. The problem is when somebody drags themselves off the floor of the bar and staggers out the front door and drives themselves home.Be ready to face the results when you can not pass the sobriety test. Don’t bash the officers that try to keep everybody safe from those kind of drunk drivers.
January 14th, 2008 at 8:36 am
#36, The only problem is, and if you are a Police Officer you should know this, is that consuming any amount of alcoholic beverage will impair your judgment and reaction time. Also I believe if you are a Police Officer you should be held to a hire standard, because like you said you are tasked with keep the City and it’s residence safe, so why would you go out drink and them get into a car and drive and put them in danger. The statement you said; “ The problem is when somebody drags themselves off the floor of the bar and staggers out the front door and drives themselves home.”, that is true, but again the standard is .08 and that is not past out, falling down drunk on the floor. The safe thing is that if you go out and drink, you have a sober designated driver and if you are any kind of Police Officer you should know that.
January 14th, 2008 at 1:21 pm
It’s really sad that he officers in this town can’t go out and have a drink with dinner without the eyes of a BLOGGER getting involved. For what they have gone through in the last few months with the whole county thing and waiting to see if they were going to get a decent Chief they deserve to have a beer or 2. I think more than anyone else they would know their limits and if not, well they would have to be responsible for their actions just like anyone else.
January 14th, 2008 at 3:15 pm
Just to enlighten everyone about drinking and driving. I learned (while serving on grand jury duty) that anyone can be picked up for driving under the influence - regardless if the blood alcohol is .08%.
A person (over age 21) can have a blood alcohol content of .01% and still be charged with one count of DUI. This person would have to be stopped for a legitimate reason, driving poorly, and/or fail the sobriety test. If the blood alcohol is over .08% it would be the second count of DUI.
Did anyone ever get charged with one count of DUI - yes. Of course, that being said, the blood alcohol was higher than .01 but lower than .08. This was definately an eye opener to me.
So, #36 your statement is incorrect. Also, does everyone know just how much they can drink before they are impaired? I personally know I am over the limit of .08% at 1/2 to 3/4 of a beer. It really doesn’t take too much!
I agree with poster #37. No amount of alcohol is legal or safe when driving. Either don’t drink and drive or get a designated driver. This goes for everyone - police officers, etc.
January 14th, 2008 at 9:25 pm
#39 I believe you are incorrect. Her we go again with people speaking things they know not much about. I learned in Criminal Justice class that 1; 12oz beer will take you to .020%. Wait 1 hour, don’t drink anymore, you should be back to 0%. 1 12 oz beer, 1 regular hard liquor drink, or 1 shot should all equal about .020%. Of course there are other factors that go into this as to weather or not you drink often, did you have them with food etc… Can you be charged with DUI for being UNDER .080%, not if you are 21? If you driving a commercial vehicle with a CDL or under the legal drinking age, yes you can be charge being under .080%. Just a FYI! So if you drink, keep it under 4 beers and eat some food, don’t be a lush. Every RESPONSIBLE person should know their limits.
January 15th, 2008 at 12:31 am
Sorry #40, I have to disagree with your statements. EACH and EVERY person handles their alcohol differently. Yes, food intake and timing/spacing of alcohol intake are factors. But other factors include: fat vs. muscle, body type, body SIZE, gender, etc. The facts from your criminal justice class are probably for an adult male of average height/weight.
And I know for a fact that individuals (any age) can be charged with ONE count of DUI with a blood alcohol content of less than .08%. Any license, not just commercial.
FYI - I was on grand jury duty for 16 months. We met every other week for a FULL day. The mornings were filled with misc. cases, BUT the afternoons were ALL DUI - roughly 25-30 per day. Definitely an eye opener at first but then it just got long and boring.
PS. I hope you are not driving after your 4 beers and some food….UNLESS those 4 beers are spread out over a long evening. Maybe a DD is in order….
January 15th, 2008 at 1:09 am
#40 I didn’t mean to sound like a “know it all” or personally pick on you either. I learned the above info while on grand jury duty. I personally did not realize the under .08% stuff - I even questioned the lawyers (as did the other jury members) to try and fully understand how it works. I guess I still don’t fully understand why they even have the .08% to begin with.
I was just trying to help people understand to NOT drive with any alcohol in their system. It just isn’t wise due to the many potential consequences.
ANYWAY, lets get the topic back on track. Chief Kull will be a great addition to our already great BPD!
January 16th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
Well maybe Chief Kull will be able to maintain Mr.T-O-P-P-L-E. I see he’s making news again? More charges, I’m sure there not true? LOL Good Luck Chief Kull you are a great addition to this fine city.
January 17th, 2008 at 3:27 pm
Just FYI to Support BPD: It is possible to be convicted of DWI if you are 21 or over AND have a B.A.C. lower than 0.08%. This is possible if impairment can be proven, i.e. failure of the sobriety tests, bad driving, etc. DWI can be charged two ways: by proving impairment OR proving a BAC of 0.08% or higher (which is usually the route taken when a blood test is available). If you read the statute the 0.08% BAC is one of five different subsections to this law. The other four all require impairment to be proven. http://legis.state.sd.us/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=32-23-1
To Northern Lights: I doubt you are at 0.08% BAC after ½ to ¾ of a beer. I suppose this is possible if you weigh less than 100lbs. I also wonder how you “Know” this. Do you have an alcohol tester you use on yourself? Also are you saying a person can be charged with 2 DUIs from the same arrest???
January 17th, 2008 at 7:55 pm
Hello Community Advisor, I know you have been praying to GOD that I would respond to your sad, juvenile attempts to “call me out.”…will you kiss my butt near the hole when these charges are dropped..just like the several others have been? More importantly, will have ever have the BALLS to comeout from behind your hiden name and share who you are? I know you don’t believe so, however per my private investigators, I KNOW WHO YOU ARE and am hoping you will eventually become and honorable person. Otherwise, my last act is to make sure everyone who looks at this blog knows who you are….if you doubt my conviction. Test me! I can’t wait!
January 17th, 2008 at 8:29 pm
you know what Heath…..I think everyone is tired of reading your stupid responses….no one cares!!!! Everyone has seen your name in the paper and all the charges against you, you have to live with it not us. Stop stalking people, then maybe there wouldn’t be anymore charges against you!!!
January 17th, 2008 at 8:55 pm
LOL. Thanks for the good laugh tonite GOBB (Good old Brandon Blog).
Jerry Springer should start reading these threads for script ideas.
January 18th, 2008 at 9:35 am
Heath - A little self-control goes a looong way. Your language is extremely offensive! Think about the example you are setting for your children - I am sure they are so proud of your behavior in recent months.
You should consider putting more emphasis on getting your act together versus lashing out at “Community Advisor”. It is a bit dramatic that you have a “private investigator”. Money might be better spent on counseling or a life coach.
You had so much potential a few years back. It has been sad to watch your life spin out of control. Step out of the spotlight and get some help for yourself and family….
January 18th, 2008 at 1:05 pm
I have no choice but to humbly apologize for those poorly chosen words I spouted earlier on this thread. I am VERY sorry for making any of you read it. It was boorish, and inappropriate and I regret it deeply. #46, I am not and have not stalked anyone, but you’re right I have to live with that stigma. #48, a heartfelt and deep Thank You for your wise words of advice. I will take them to heart. My family does have to come first, and has suffered too long.
January 18th, 2008 at 7:11 pm
Awhhhhh……That speech almost brought a tear to my eye. I just showed, it appears that Mr. T-O-P-P-L-E may have a slight anger management problem. And the apology is just as a politician would do; speak what YOU THINK everyone would want to hear. If as you say the charges, again are not true, why does it seem as they just keep coming and coming and coming? Your idle threats mean nothing to me I think you would be better off spending your money on a good attorney. I think you may need it. I just go on what I see and read in the news? : }
January 26th, 2008 at 9:48 pm
Mr. Tople, if you put as much time into your family as you seem to put into this garbage you might not be in the trouble you are!! You have left my sister and her sons a mess. Yes they are hers!! You are the one that left for 6+ months!!! You have my # if you have the balls-fortitude- whatever you call it!! Keep it up, your just digging a bigger hole. I do KNOW WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR WIFE, MY SISTER, maybe the people that back you have know idea who you are, I guess that is their problem!! Heath Tople has caused his own problems, ruined his marriage, and has the guts to ask for 1/2 of my sister’s teachers retirement in the divorce; she is 43 years old, will have to work till 83 to get back what you stole from your family!! The judicial system does not work if you get your ass out of this!!! Where is your Tahoe that you drove drunk numerous times, dui’s are public record, still have the van that has no insurance and no payments for 6-8 months, where are you going next month, other than jail, 18 months no house payments??? no wonder my sister left after you threw her to the floor!! As I stated before, call me, better yet come to Milbank and see me, no need to respond to this Mr. Tople.
January 27th, 2008 at 12:28 pm
#51 I know I will be praying for your sister and the boys. They are great individuals. I am sorry they are having to go through all of this. In the public eye makes it even worse.
I am glad to hear she has a support person such as yourself to help her through this horrible time. May she (and the boys) come out stronger than ever.
PS. I hope Heath can get the help he needs. As Dr. Phil says, “you can’t change what you don’t acknowlege”.
January 27th, 2008 at 1:56 pm
WOW! Shawn Richardt, the KING of someone who is truly the pot calling the kettle black. Perhaps if you took the time to call Heath and ask him what was going on, rather than getting third and fourth hand baised accounts, and your vailed threats are a joke. I’m sure you have his number, better yet, you come to Brandon, I’m sure the fine members of the BPD would love to meet you. They are already aware of your presence, record, and demeanor. It’s no secret, and Heath will be the first to admit that he had an improper relationship while he was married that he regrets. Infidelity is nothing new (unless you’re perfect Mr. Richardt, I’m told you’re not)however it is something that takes alot of work to get beyond. Both parties have to want to, without alot of negative “discouragement” from those on the sidelines. Let’s address each of these lies and then my time with you will be done; poorly spent that it is.
1)Children are the product of two parents and Godwilling will have the good fortune to have them both in their lives. No matter what you think.
2)What exactly was “done” to your sister? According to public record, and yes I’ve read that record, both parties admitted to injuring the other. One admitted to biting the other, while the other admitted to pulling the other’s hair. The court DID NOT FIND ANYONE guilty of Domestic abuse. Again, no matter what you would like to think.
3)The Tahoe was surrendered in a bankruptcy by your sister even though Heath was working out refinancing. In reference to DUI’s, it is public record and Heath has been charged and sentenced and severed punishment for ONE COUNT of DUI. With that in mind, how many have you been convicted of and how long have you lost your license?
4)I have seen Heath driving the van you refer to and I would assume that it is current in payments and have valid paid insurance or it would be repossesed and the SR-22 would be revoked without valid insurance.
5)Once again, I have seen in public notice that the family has filed Bankruptcy and has likely forclosed on the House due to that Bankruptcy. Why make payments on something you aren’t going to own anymore. However, as far as I know Heath still lives in the same house he has always lived in. Maybe he has found a way to keep the house. I do know that he has worked hard to bring the family back together under that roof.
6)Finally, I’m sure the family thanks you for all of your prayers as they need them in this very difficult time for EVERYONE. I see Heath and his boys in Church on a regular basis. I haven’t seen your sister in quite sometime. I’m sure that should be blamed on Heath too, right? One finally note, you might want to consider holding off the published threats against anyone Mr. Richardt, that can and WILL get you into trouble. P.S. How are those multiple NSF check charges etc. in Grant County going for you, and has your family gotten over your Father’s “Theft of Goverment Property” when he was a warrant officer with the SD National Guard? Throw stones my friend and do so from something other than a glass house. I talked to Heath within the past hour and his phone number still works. Feel free to give it a try.
January 27th, 2008 at 2:44 pm
Wow #53, it appears that Mr. T-O-P-P-L-E has you snowballed? I’m guessing you are related to Mr. Nice Guy because you seem to know a lot of the particulars going on in his life. I don’t know how one man can make so many people think he walks on water, Oh; yes I do, years of politician training. Creative speaking?
To your #3 statement, why wouldn’t Mr. Nice Guy’s wife surrender the truck if they were getting divorced? I wouldn’t want my drunken Ex driving my vehicle around either why not get rid of it.
#4- Yes, I have seen Mr. Nice Guy driving around Brandon, I live here, see him all the time. Maybe I’ll make the BPD aware he has no insurance.
#5- My guess, if there is a protection order in place is why you would not see the wife in church with Mr. Nice Guy. I would not want to spend any amount of time with the man either after what he has and continues to put his family through!
And the charges just keep on coming; I did hear that Mr. Nice Guy was spotted getting into the back of a BPD cruiser last week, any truth in that Mr. Nice Guy? I bet that is another false charge? Mr. Nice Guy your GOOD spotlight days are over, crawl back under your rock and fix your life. You are not the all mighty as you think; Karma is weird is it not? Good Luck.
January 27th, 2008 at 2:51 pm
#53 I think you are misguided. Mr. Tople was ONCE AGAIN arrested this week for violating a protection order. It was in the Brandon newspaper’s police record. I assume the BPD did the arresting. Heath just can’t seem to get himself together.
I have not seen any references to his wife/ex-wife in the newspaper (other than the foreclosure notices). I am assuming she is not at fault here. It is also inappropriate to try and bash Mr. Richardt’s record (I don’t know him and don’t care). He is not the problem in the Tople’s situation.
In regard to your comment #1 above. Yes, it does take two to create a child. It is NOT always in the best interest of the children to have both of those parents involved in their lives though. In this case, Heath probably should step back and deal with his problems before he creates even more problems for his family. Kids learn by example - both good and bad. I would hate to think his boys would grow up and treat their families as they have learned from Heath on how he treats his family.
Going to church doesn’t neccessarily make you a good person. It means you go to church. By the way, did you ever consider his wife may attend a different church? One in SF possibly? I have no clue personally, but it could be a possiblity.
Finally, you sounded like you were throwing a threat of your own to Mr. Richardt. “The fine members of the BPD would love to meet you”. Sounds like you and Heath have the BPD insider track…Not good……
January 27th, 2008 at 10:36 pm
with all his dwi’s and violation of protection order’s ( which apparently has been granted which also means the judge felt that it had merit) how in the world has the SD BAR Association not taken his lisc to practice away?
January 28th, 2008 at 9:49 am
Whose law license are you talking about?
January 28th, 2008 at 9:23 pm
I THINK THE LAST I HEARD MR. NICE GUY WAS SELLING CELL PHONES OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT. NO LAW LICENSE FOR HIM.
January 28th, 2008 at 10:07 pm
Community Advisor: Even though I agree with some of the things you say on here, I think you need to take a step back in bashing Mr. Tople. Take a break. I have a sneaking suspicion you are not a perfect individual either. Along with many others on this blog.
I do not believe in kicking a man when he is down. I hope Heath gets his life back together for the good.
Nuff said.
Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.
January 29th, 2008 at 9:27 am
#59 — Thanks !!
Heath Tople is my friend and his FAMILY does not need this blog activity.
His wife and family are good people who are dealing with personal challenges right now that they need support , guidance, and compassion versus public beating that CommunityAdvisor and others continues to throw out.
I believe Community Advisor is a well recognized person in Brandon who has more to LOSE than to gain by bashing Tople often on this blog.
The previous blog #51 are family motivated that SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN placed in this forum. I can safely assume some people have family differences they prefer were not communicated to the whole town.
I know I can say this about Tople. Did he make mistakes? Yes. Is he paying for those mistakes? Yes. Will he and his family survive this period in their lifes? YES !!! Because they deserve it.
My favorite religious poem is “Footprints in the Sand” I sure hope GOD is carrying the Tople Family during this difficult period.
Your Friend, Todd
January 29th, 2008 at 1:11 pm
Freedom of speech, it’s America the great. If Mr. Nice Guy would just keep his pie hole shut and quit trying to make people think he walks on water instead of telling the TRUTH, I would be quiet. Like Mom always said,”The TRUTH shall set you free!”
January 29th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
I am with Todd on this one. Except for the fact that I don’t know Heath personally. I do think however that if you are willing to completely berate, bash and tear someone down in a public forum then you should be willing to provide your stats as well. To constantly throw out such hurtful and negative comments about someone, anonymously, is cowardly and wrong. What if the situation were spun around and it was all of these people attacking you advisor? Probably not something you want to think about. Has Heath made some terrible choices, you bet. Is it your job to make them public knowledge and berate him, not a chance. I think it is appauling that you continue to do this when his children have the ability to read this as well. Think about it. Freedom of speech is a cop out. Get your head out of the sand and be a man. I guarantee if you stopped writing about him he would stop posting bone headed responses. This blog was about Chief Kull, not Heath Tople. Get a life.
January 29th, 2008 at 6:58 pm
I don’t know what to say. I’m saddened, ashamed and tired of all of this. The single most important thing to me in this world is my family!! I made an incredibly bad mistake and some horrible decisions that led to more bad decisions and terrible consequences. I have and will pay for my poor choices, however I beg any and all to please spare my wife and boys who had nothing to do with all of this. It is my deepest and most sincere hope that my wife and I can reconcile and work through our differences and I can work to earn her trust and be the Father that my sons deserve. Please folks..remember the good things that me and my family have done and continue to do for this City. We have and always will love Brandon. It is our home, and how my family is treated is the most important thing to me. My friends have asked me not to blog on this site, but I am the kind of person who will not stand-by when my family is attacked. I don’t deserve them, but God willing hope I can earn their love and trust and once again them into my life. Community Advisor, i hope you’ve learned that your venom is nothing but evil venom and you will receive your punishment in the afterlife. Todd was right, you ARE a public official or at least someone known to this community and I have resisted outing you with hopes that you would either leave me and my family alone or be bold enough to stand on your own merit. I have NEVER posted here without using my own name…for better or worse. For those of you wondering, “YES” I will likely become a candidate for Ward I City Council. This City deserves someone who will serve them and not their own interests. I expect the attacks…so take a petition and make it public you “brave” people.
January 29th, 2008 at 7:03 pm
p.s. Thank you Anon #62, I really appreciate your words and will try not to be such a bonehead. My family needs and deserves to be kept out of this. By the way, I consider Chief David Kull a friend of mine and hope to talk with him soon.
January 29th, 2008 at 9:16 pm
Mr. Tople, By my saying boneheaded i did not mean at as a personal attack. I just know that people such as advisor only keep posting the things they do because they are trying to get a reaction out of you. It’s a game for him. As sick and childish as he is, it is a game and you keep reacting. The key is to ignore and hope that he will just leave it alone. If you ignore and he continues, and you DO know who he is, then take action and get him to stop. Noone should have to be insulted this way without having done anything. So if you must post, Heath, please just keep it to the topic and point, for your own good, and for your sons if noone else. This site is open to anyone, and in this community it is only a matter of time before your sons read this stuff. and true or not, they do not need to see things like this about their dad. Take care of your life and kids. Leave the blogging alone for a little while.
January 29th, 2008 at 10:26 pm
Heath,
In your post #63 you said:
“For those of you wondering, “YES” I will likely become a candidate for Ward I City Council. This City deserves someone who will serve them and not their own interests. I expect the attacks…so take a petition and make it public you “brave” people.”
What the hell? Do you really think this is a wise choice? Why would you want to run for city council? Sorry but this is getting really perplexing to me.
?????????
January 29th, 2008 at 10:51 pm
One of Heath’s boys is in my Sunday school class. He’s a great kid and I would never in a million years want him to read this thread.
January 30th, 2008 at 2:15 pm
Heath - Please reconsider running for city council. Now is probably not the best time for you to be putting yourself “out there”. It is really the last thing your family needs right now.
PS. Unfortunately, I am sure Heath’s boys know most of the info shared on this sight (and MUCH more). They have been living through it at home. It is sad…..I can’t even fathom why Heath would consider running for a public office???…!!!
January 30th, 2008 at 5:34 pm
Does anyone really know who anyone is on this blog? As stated before anyone can put any name in the box. I have never posted anything that was not released into the news either by media or newspaper. I will leave this alone only if Mr. Nice Guy stops denying what he has done. I wish the best for his family (wife and kids) none of them deserve to go through what he has put them through. You can only start the healing after you truly admit what you have done wrong. “The truth shall set you free”. I will retire for now, so long and good luck. CA : }
January 31st, 2008 at 12:25 pm
We can only hope that Community Advisor retires!!! Keep your fingers crossed!!
January 31st, 2008 at 2:34 pm
I think its funny that everyone can blog on here but when someone points out a “fake” or tells it like it is, then they are the bad guy? Happy blogging people!
January 31st, 2008 at 2:49 pm
It’s not that community advisor is a “bad guy”. I just believe there is a certain level of respect that should be exercised towards the second and third parties in this. Mr. Tople’s children have nothing to do with this and even if their father is a wreck they don’t need to read what people write about him. I would imagine that most of us wouldnt want our children to read about all of our baggage. A little empathy for the family, if not for Heath, goes a long way.
January 31st, 2008 at 4:50 pm
I will say this, if my family life was a wreck I sure in hell would not run for public office. Unless I was a glutton for punishment
I really liked Heath’s post #63 until he slicked in his comment about running for Ward 1. It makes you wonder where is priorities are.
January 31st, 2008 at 9:48 pm
I admit #73, #65,#66,#68, as much as I crave the opportunity to serve this community and set alot of wrongs right. I will NOT be running for elected office anytime in the near future. Let me be clear, my priorities lie with my family who DO NOT DESERVE me and what I have put them through. I have a lifetime of work to re-earn their trust. I would do anything to make it up to them and put things right, however that isn’t enough for CA, who for some reason has to extract some sort of revenge. I wonder when in the past I whipped your ass on an issue and you can’t get over it? By the way, I’m going to give you a lesson in Internet 101…when you put “a name in a box and send that response”, you register an electronic, digital signature called an IP address. Those IP addresses can and have been tracked. AM I totally innocent and lilly white? No, but I am neither guilty of all that has been spewn about me. Let me face my punishment and move on. Why should you care whether I begin the healing process or whether I am set free? Not that it matters, but nearly 8 people applied for the open Ward 1 seat appointment, and only 2 of those people have stepped-up to earn the position? A true commentary. I hope this doesn’t hurt you Blaine, however you have always been my friend and supporter and I would be proud to have your representation in Ward I. You WILL get my vote. For those of you who know me or not, thank you for your kind and christian compassion for me and my family. I will be the first to say, all of this is MY FAULT and I wish I could go back to 2006. I can’t, just try to work to make things better. Thanks Alicia for the kind comments about my son Jonathan and the for appropriate comment about those without sin to cast the first stone. Finally, Alicia, I am aware after speaking with several Argus Leader employees that you have the ability to track exactly who is posting, what. Please consider sharing the true identity of some of these ugly bloggers. I’m sure that would end the ugly, nasty, unproductive blogging. Seriously consider it.
January 31st, 2008 at 11:03 pm
Don’t that take a search warrant or something. I bet not all the anonymous people on here would appreciate their identies exposed?
February 1st, 2008 at 12:25 am
Heath and others, I don’t have the ability to track a blogger’s identity. The computer guys at work might, but I don’t have the authority to instruct them to do so.
If you want the Argus to provide the identities of bloggers just to satisfy your curiosity, you’ll have to go to someone on a higher pay scale than I’m at.
February 1st, 2008 at 2:09 pm
Mr. Nice Guy I see you just can’t leave it alone. Always trying to make yourself feel like a big man. I said I would stay off here ONLY if you would keep your trap shut and I see you just can’t do that. If you spent as much time trying to get your life straight as you do on this blog trying to get everyone to think your still some sort of hero you may not have the problems you do. I feel sorry for your family; you do not have a clue. In your poor heart felt apology you try and say how sorry you are but then go on to say you would run for office again? Tells us that you still just don’t get it. Your wife and kids are the victims here not you, you did the things you did so man up and fix them. I am aware that IP addresses can be tracked, only to a specific computer. Hope you know ALL the people that use the computer. I really doubt that the Argus would be so kind to look at a law suit for your sorry butt for releasing that information. I think if in fact you actually knew who someone was on here that your “Big Man” ego would have already exposed it. I hope you get it right slander would be another charge for you. I don’t think that information would be given out freely, only if a crime has been committed. As for “kicking my ass” you have proven the only ass you can kick is female, so I would watch the threats, “Little Man”. Stay off the blogs and work on fixing the family YOU destroyed!
Alica, can we get a blog just for Mr. Nice Guy? : }
February 1st, 2008 at 3:03 pm
To #77: I could, but that would just give the impression that the Brandon blog approves of using the blog to argue.
Since it seems to be just you and Heath sparring back and forth, I suggest you do that on your own time. You have many methods of communication available to you.
February 1st, 2008 at 5:26 pm
I agree with alicia. Find someplace else to blog. The rest of us are sick of you two showing your affection for each other. If this is some weird way of covering up your love for each other then find someplace else to do it. You are truly entertaining all of us but it is starting to get old when its on every blog subject. you are just as crazy as Heath, community advisor.
February 1st, 2008 at 5:53 pm
I may be crazy but I have not been found guilty of that yet? Sound familiar? : }
February 1st, 2008 at 8:48 pm
What Community Advisory, don’t like being told that you are exactly what everyone sees? An unbelievably spineless loser. I am NOT a big man and have never pretended to be. Look at all of my past blogs. I have admitted that I have done wrong and have acknowledged that my family has paid a terrible price. YOU, on the other hand, have done nothing but kick a gy when he is down and tried to make me look even worse. I KNOW I whipped your ass sometime in the past, otherwise you wouldn’t be so against me. I have NEVER hurt any woman and would never do so. NO PUBLIC RECORD ANYWHERE would dispute that…the only thing I am being accused of, is loving a woman that is not my wife and trying to contact her and find out what has happened. I have never lied or hid behind some barrier. Community Advisor, my friend Todd is exactly right, you will be found out soon and be destroyed by your own hatred. I never called myself “Mr. Nice Guy”, but those who know me, know that I am an honest and honorable person who is human and prone to make mistakes. My only weakness is taking the bait from you and answering your bullshit posts. I am, and will be judged and serve my penalty, however you will never be spared the penalties you have coming to you. When this is all finished, I WILL reveal who you truly are…at the time that it will hurt you the most. Unless you, and I’m sincerely asking now, leave me and my family alone!!!
February 1st, 2008 at 8:53 pm
Oh, I forgot I would be HAPPY to discuss these issues with you in another way as has been suggested Community Advisor, but you don’t have the GUTS to do so. Also, I have been found guilty of DWI-1st and Violating a Protection Order..both misdemeanors and nothing else. The State may decide to charge me with something else in the future, but will have to prove the before I am GUILTY. Would you like me to teach you Law 101?
February 2nd, 2008 at 8:58 am
HEATH. STOP POSTING!! YOU ARE MAKING YOURSELF LOOK LIKE A CHILD BY RESPONDING. I guarantee CA is sitting at home laughing at how foolish you are being. You are putty in his hands. Just SHUT UP for a while. Think of your kids and be be quiet
February 2nd, 2008 at 5:59 pm
Oh, How sweet it is. We will see who gets the last laugh? I’m guess someone was a bit intoxicated when they posted #81 & #82? Sounds like the truth may come out? Adultery, stalking, DUI’S, violation of protection orders the list just keeps going and going and going…..LOL ; }
February 2nd, 2008 at 7:03 pm
Unfortunately, Mr. Tople was once again arrested last night. He is currently in jail for stalking. I just read it on the online Argus. Let’s say a prayer for his family and also for Heath. It is my hope that Heath will acknowlege he has a problem and get some help. Bashing him will not help - it will only make it worse for him…..
February 3rd, 2008 at 1:50 pm
Sorry Heath, but you truly are an embarrassment. This is ridiculous. Alicia, do you have the power to delete what people say on here. If so, please start getting rid of any posts this man makes. Not for us but for his kids to not see his constant lies. Please protect them from this crap.
February 3rd, 2008 at 2:56 pm
We don’t need Alica to protect Mr. Nice Guy’s kids from the computer, we need their parents to parent them and keep them away. If she just removes random posts maybe she should remove yours too? Well I guess I won’t get any response from him till after Monday. Karma is a weird thing ya think? Super Bowl Sunday watching it with about 50 of my closest friends in cell block 6! LOL Constant lies, what lies, he is in jail right, must be some truth to them or does he have you fooled also? Open your eyes people.
February 3rd, 2008 at 3:01 pm
Nice article, $20,000.00 cash bond. Ouch that’s gonna hurt.
February 3rd, 2008 at 3:43 pm
Have a heart Community Advisor. His kids might not have the best parenting but they still dont deserve to see your crap or his. If you can’t see that you are truly a disgrace as well. I am not protecting Heath at all, he is too far gone for any help right now. But you seem to think your stuff don’t stink. Let’s start thinking about his kids and their future.
February 3rd, 2008 at 9:29 pm
Who made you moral compass anon #89? Are you a council member?
February 3rd, 2008 at 9:53 pm
Onion, i don’t know many kids that are intrested in blogging on city issues? Most are playing with their ipods or watching MTV or Hanna Montanna somthing along those lines. And you seem to try and run all the issues I’ve seen many on the Fire Department from you also. His kids are better off without a role model like that, their mother can raise them just fine! : }
February 3rd, 2008 at 10:15 pm
Onion, I like that. good one genius. And news to you, this is the only issue i have blogged on. but good idea to change my name and or use someone elses. I might be known as Community Advisor the next time I post.
February 3rd, 2008 at 10:34 pm
ANON. STOP POSTING!! YOU ARE MAKING YOURSELF LOOK LIKE A CHILD BY RESPONDING. I guarantee CA is sitting at home laughing at how foolish you are being. You are putty in his hands. Just SHUT UP for a while.
Maybe you should take your own advise. And I am not CA in disguise. lol
February 4th, 2008 at 2:35 pm
Sweet and classy!
February 15th, 2008 at 1:02 pm
Oh dear Heath..unlike most of these people in this blog I am related to you and know just how you are..you were always selfish as a child and now as a adult.Shame on you Heath for putting your wife and kids through this… Why in the hell don’t you growup?? I wonder how Grandma feels about you now.
March 20th, 2008 at 1:45 pm
What has happened to tople since his last arrest. What dose he have to say to # 95.