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hamsterjill

(17,059 posts)
Fri Jan 9, 2026, 10:51 AM Friday

I haven't seen anything more on Johnathon Ross.

I have so many questions. SO many questions.

Why hasn't he been arrested by local authorities? I don't give a shit whether it's for spitting on the sidewalk. Arrest the asshole and make him do a perp walk.

I haven't seen any news stories about his whereabouts or his habits, or his high school chums chiming in. No, if he has children, I don't think that they should be harassed, but surely I am not the only one out here who is interested in this man.

How long was he off work after the incident in July? Did he receive any counselling? What do his neighbors think about him? Does he have any past criminal background? Hell, ICE is taking anybody. Has the fact that Noem says he's been with ICE for 10-plus years been verified? Has he ever killed anyone before? Does he have prior military experience?

Where is the "Inquiring Minds Want to Know" media in all of this?

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I haven't seen anything more on Johnathon Ross. (Original Post) hamsterjill Friday OP
Saw this earlier Blue Full Moon Friday #1
Thank you. hamsterjill Friday #3
. WhiskeyGrinder Friday #2
No, it doesn't always take forever to form a case. hamsterjill Friday #5
I didn't say it takes forever. I said it takes time. As does reporting. Why would you think people aren't reporting out WhiskeyGrinder Friday #7
Because I have been on social media for the last hour and hamsterjill Friday #9
. WhiskeyGrinder Friday #16
Have a great day. hamsterjill Friday #17
I didn't think we were arguing, but okay. I hope you find an answer that gives you what you're looking for. WhiskeyGrinder Friday #18
Food for thought orangecrush Friday #10
Spitting on a sidewalk in Minneapolis hasn't been illegal for over 10 years MichMan Friday #29
Then they need to find something that is. hamsterjill Friday #32
Key facts: Betty Boom Friday #4
Yep and first degree hypocrite hamsterjill Friday #6
Here's why orangecrush Friday #8
The truth hurts, doesn't it? hamsterjill Friday #11
Most welcome orangecrush Friday #13
I understand. hamsterjill Friday #15
Agree. orangecrush Friday #19
Yeah, that's what happens when you let Republicans win by not voting for Democrats. W_HAMILTON Friday #23
"Why hasn't he been arrested by local authorities?" Wednesdays Friday #12
I have no doubt. hamsterjill Friday #14
Was he drug tested right away? leftstreet Friday #20
He is the new real cops. littlemissmartypants Friday #21
Damn good question. hamsterjill Friday #25
Now - VP says killer was traumatized from a past accident womanofthehills Friday #22
Then he should not have been on duty. hamsterjill Friday #24
Trump admin has crafted a script of falsehoods for Ross to study up on and learn. This is what the Government does now. RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Friday #26
I'm sure. hamsterjill Friday #27
I just hope it's a State trial. RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Friday #28
Step by step WarGamer Friday #30
So, he will never face justice then? hamsterjill Friday #33
It was reported yesterday that he and his family lapfog_1 Friday #31
I'm sure that's true. hamsterjill Friday #34

hamsterjill

(17,059 posts)
3. Thank you.
Fri Jan 9, 2026, 10:58 AM
Friday

This is pretty much what we all figured it would be - avid Trumper, former military, asshole, hypocrite, yada yada yada.

WhiskeyGrinder

(26,371 posts)
2. .
Fri Jan 9, 2026, 10:54 AM
Friday
Why hasn't he been arrested by local authorities?
Because if charges aren't brought within 48 hours, he has to be released. It takes time to get the charges right, plus trying to navigate what's going on with jurisdictions. No one wants to make a move that can be dismissed down the line.

I haven't seen any news stories about his whereabouts or his habits, or his high school chums chiming in. No, if he has children, I don't think that they should be harassed, but surely I am not the only one out here who is interested in this man.
The Daily Mail has some information. True, they're a right-wing source, but they're also generally pretty good at digging up public-facing information in cases like this.

It's out there; you just have to keep digging.

hamsterjill

(17,059 posts)
5. No, it doesn't always take forever to form a case.
Fri Jan 9, 2026, 11:03 AM
Friday

Like i said - arrest his ass for spitting on the sidewalk. Make his life miserable, and believe me, it CAN be done legally. We've all seen it happen to other people.

Anyone checking the legal status of his wife? Everything in order there? His taxes paid? No outstanding traffic tickets? Nothing??? The guy's a saint? (This isn't directed at you, but I'm making a point here. Democrats needs to start finding ways to out maneuver these people.)

The story may be "out there" but if *I* hadn't seen it, it's not out there enough. The media should be all over this.



WhiskeyGrinder

(26,371 posts)
7. I didn't say it takes forever. I said it takes time. As does reporting. Why would you think people aren't reporting out
Fri Jan 9, 2026, 11:09 AM
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these questions?

hamsterjill

(17,059 posts)
9. Because I have been on social media for the last hour and
Fri Jan 9, 2026, 11:13 AM
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Hadn't seen anything on this man. I saw a bunch of stories about Rene Good - how she's now being accused of having been "off her medication" and "why don't her other two children" live with her, etc.

And I want her murderer to be treated no differently. Is that okay with you?

WhiskeyGrinder

(26,371 posts)
16. .
Fri Jan 9, 2026, 11:20 AM
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Hadn't seen anything on this man. I saw a bunch of stories about Rene Good - how she's now being accused of having been "off her medication" and "why don't her other two children" live with her, etc. And I want her murderer to be treated no differently. Is that okay with you?
So are you saying you want more misinformation out there?

WhiskeyGrinder

(26,371 posts)
18. I didn't think we were arguing, but okay. I hope you find an answer that gives you what you're looking for.
Fri Jan 9, 2026, 11:26 AM
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orangecrush

(28,508 posts)
10. Food for thought
Fri Jan 9, 2026, 11:13 AM
Friday


"The fact that not one single spine-having, duty-bound adult in American government exists to slam the brakes on this sh**show carnival is proof enough that this country deserves every ounce of contempt, ridicule, and global hatred it’s about to choke on for the next hundred years."
~Oliver Kornetzke

Betty Boom

(392 posts)
4. Key facts:
Fri Jan 9, 2026, 11:03 AM
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“Conservative Christian”
Hardcore Trumper. Flew trump flag and a “ don’t tread on me” flag.
🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮😊

orangecrush

(28,508 posts)
8. Here's why
Fri Jan 9, 2026, 11:11 AM
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"The fact that not one single spine-having, duty-bound adult in American government exists to slam the brakes on this sh**show carnival is proof enough that this country deserves every ounce of contempt, ridicule, and global hatred it’s about to choke on for the next hundred years."
~Oliver Kornetzke

hamsterjill

(17,059 posts)
15. I understand.
Fri Jan 9, 2026, 11:19 AM
Friday

But until our side learns to fight like the other side, it will remain true. As you can see already on this thread, we have the "we go high" crowd. And if we haven't learned yet that THAT does not work, then we aren't very smart.

Just my simple opinion, of course.

W_HAMILTON

(10,089 posts)
23. Yeah, that's what happens when you let Republicans win by not voting for Democrats.
Fri Jan 9, 2026, 12:45 PM
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Lost the Supreme Court when we could have controlled it if we voted, then lost control of Congress and the presidency -- again.

"The government you elect is the government you deserve.”
~Thomas Jefferson

Wednesdays

(21,612 posts)
12. "Why hasn't he been arrested by local authorities?"
Fri Jan 9, 2026, 11:14 AM
Friday

Probably because he's holed up in some very safe, red area. Like Merde-a-Lago.

I'd bet a hundred dollars he's nowhere near Minnesota now.

hamsterjill

(17,059 posts)
14. I have no doubt.
Fri Jan 9, 2026, 11:17 AM
Friday

But there's got to be a way to find his ass. Are his kids in school? (Again, not suggesting that they be harassed, but someone would know if they are in class today.) Is his wife at home? Does she work? If so, is she at work?



hamsterjill

(17,059 posts)
25. Damn good question.
Fri Jan 9, 2026, 12:57 PM
Friday

See? There are a lot of questions that need to be answered. Why did he leave the scene and where did he go? Who did he call?

womanofthehills

(10,718 posts)
22. Now - VP says killer was traumatized from a past accident
Fri Jan 9, 2026, 12:27 PM
Friday

Where he was dragged by a car.

Doesn’t mention that many are posting that the killer broke someone’s car window and was trying to unlock it and cut his arm and needed stickers when person freaked out and drove off. So saying he was dragged is probably a huge exaggeration. People on X are so grossed out by JD’s lies.

JD on ramp up. You know going door to door, more innocent people will be killed. These guys are psychopaths.


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hamsterjill

(17,059 posts)
24. Then he should not have been on duty.
Fri Jan 9, 2026, 12:56 PM
Friday

End of story.

They are scared shitless with this story and spinning, spinning, spinning. They know what the video shows and they are counting on being able to lead their stupid, shit-for-brains base into believing the crap they are telling them.

We know better.

RedWhiteBlueIsRacist

(1,842 posts)
26. Trump admin has crafted a script of falsehoods for Ross to study up on and learn. This is what the Government does now.
Fri Jan 9, 2026, 12:59 PM
Friday

hamsterjill

(17,059 posts)
27. I'm sure.
Fri Jan 9, 2026, 01:02 PM
Friday

But a good lawyer could probably cut right through that during cross-examination. We The People have a right to see that at a minimum.

WarGamer

(18,256 posts)
30. Step by step
Fri Jan 9, 2026, 01:15 PM
Friday

I guarantee he's not in MN

If he were arrested, a Judge would release him to Federal custody...

A lot of precedent protecting Federal agents, start with googling Neagle.

hamsterjill

(17,059 posts)
33. So, he will never face justice then?
Fri Jan 9, 2026, 01:44 PM
Friday

I refuse to accept that as the obvious outcome. The state and local authorities need to do something creative.

Is there no one smarter than Donald Trump in this universe?

lapfog_1

(31,676 posts)
31. It was reported yesterday that he and his family
Fri Jan 9, 2026, 01:24 PM
Friday

are nowhere to be seen near his house. I doubt he is in Minnesota.

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