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| Derrick Horne |
According to police reports, Derrick Horne, 39, was walking though the Norwayne district March 11 when he waved down Ofc. Reed Zielinski and asked for a ride. The officer, mindful of both the Compassionate City and Protect and Serve mandates in the city, explained that while he would be glad to help a resident in need, police procedures required that he search Horne for weapons before allowing him to ride in the patrol car.
According to Zielinski's report of the incident, the interaction led to the discovery of Horne's criminal record as a convicted felon and a concealed firearm in his possession.
Police officials detailed the encounter on social media, explaining, “We do not know what Horne's intentions were when asking Officer Zielinski for a ride, but this goes to show how there is nothing routine about police work. We are proud of Officer Zielinski in his efforts to assist members of the community while at the same time assuring that he makes it home safely.”
Horne was video arraigned by the 36th District Court on six felony counts including felon in possession of a weapon, felon in possession of ammunition, carrying a concealed weapon, two counts of felony firearm, and habitual offender-fourth offense. Magistrate Laura Echartea issued Horne a personal bond during a court appearance March 13.
Horne is scheduled to appear at the 18th District Court for a probable cause conference today.
