911 call sends armed deputies into judge’s family home

Posted on 27 April 2011 by LeslieM

When a female called 911 to report a burglary at a friend’s house, police never expected to interrupt a family’s Easter dinner, at the wrong house.

On Sunday night, April 24, the Deerfield Broward Sheriff’s Office responded to a home on SW 4 Avenue where they met Nikeya Curry who directed deputies to a home she said was being burglarized.

Click here to listen to the police audio: 911 Deerfield Audio ClipEasterRunin

“We were directed by a resident who directed us to a house and told us that house with lights going on and off was not supposed to be occupied,” said Jim Leljedel, Media Relations Director. “Police were responding to a burglary in progress and handled it by the book.”

Deputies however,banged on the door of the home of Broward Circuit Court Judge Ilona Holmes’s family who was not happy at having her Easter dinner interrupted by police pointing guns at her and her family to exit the home. Holmes even came outside armed until BSO asked her to place her gun down.

It was quickly realized that the house allegedly being burglarized was the house next door to Holmes’ family and BSO investigated, finding it unlocked but nothing missing.

Kendall Coffey, Judge Holmes’ attorney, said that Holmes is currently focusing on her work, but confirmed he has been contacted for her case.

“I have, on her behalf, been in contact with the General Counsel for the Broward Sheriff’s Office and have communicated our concerns about the recent incident,” said Coffey. “We have been assured that the matter will be appropriately reviewed and have no further comments at this time.”

Leljedel said police did their job and went to the house they were directed to by the resident.

“We’re trying to reach out to them (Holmes and family) and explain this was a burglary in progress and is the reason why it was handled the way it was.”

Click the following for the official police report: DR information reportjudgeholmeseaster

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