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INVESTIGATIVE REPORT
On April 7, 2015, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Miami Regional Operations
Center forwarded a complaint to the Office of Executive Investigations concerning the activities
of Homestead Police Chief Alexander Rolle. The complainant, James McDonough, alleged that
Chief Rolle violated sections of F.S.S. 838.022 (Official Misconduct) when Chief Rolle allegedly
failed to provide records to McDonough related to a public records request. Specifically,
records that McDonough allegedly provided to Chief Rolle, in person, regarding an internal
affairs complaint.
McDonough suggested that his complaint was supported by a witness that was present when
he provided the documents to Chief Rolle and by a recording he made while meeting with Chief
Rolle about the complaint. McDonough posted the alleged recording on YouTube at the
following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czMpouApGuI
On April 27, 2015, Inspector Lycett contacted McDonough's attorney, Alan Greenstein, to
request a copy of the documents McDonough allegedly provided to Chief Rolle and a copy of
the complete recording McDonough made of the conversation. Greenstein, after contacting
McDonough, advised Inspector Lycett that the information requested would be forwarded upon
his receipt of the records from McDonough.
Of note, previous contacts and interactions between FDLE and McDonough have been
documented under MI-73-2059 (155, 158), MI-73-2092 (11), EI-73-8580 (137), EI-73-8581
(267), and EI-73-8598 (181, 184). Additionally, HPD investigated McDonough for potentially
violating Florida Statutes by illegally recording his conversation with Chief Rolle. HPD's
investigation was provided to the Miami Dade State Attorney's Office which ultimately declined
to prosecute; however, McDonough was advised through written correspondence that his
actions were potentially criminal in nature and a "future violation would expose you to criminal
prosecution."
A copy of the email complaint forwarded to OEI from MROC will be maintained electronically in
the Related Items (1) section of this investigative file.
Serial #: 1
Office: Executive Investigations
Activity End Date:04/27/2015
THIS REPORT IS INTENDED ONLY FOR THE USE OF THE AGENCY TO WHICH IT WAS
DISSEMINATED AND MAY CONTAIN INFORMATION THAT IS EITHER PRIVILEGED OR
CONFIDENTIAL AND EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW. ITS
CONTENTS ARE NOT TO BE DISTRIBUTED OUTSIDE YOUR AGENCY.
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Serial #: 2
Office: Executive Investigations
Activity End Date:05/01/2015
THIS REPORT IS INTENDED ONLY FOR THE USE OF THE AGENCY TO WHICH IT WAS
DISSEMINATED AND MAY CONTAIN INFORMATION THAT IS EITHER PRIVILEGED OR
CONFIDENTIAL AND EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW. ITS
CONTENTS ARE NOT TO BE DISTRIBUTED OUTSIDE YOUR AGENCY.
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Case Number
IR Number
EI-73-8610
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Serial #: 3
Office: Executive Investigations
Activity End Date:05/05/2015
THIS REPORT IS INTENDED ONLY FOR THE USE OF THE AGENCY TO WHICH IT WAS
DISSEMINATED AND MAY CONTAIN INFORMATION THAT IS EITHER PRIVILEGED OR
CONFIDENTIAL AND EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW. ITS
CONTENTS ARE NOT TO BE DISTRIBUTED OUTSIDE YOUR AGENCY.
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Serial #: 4
Office: Executive Investigations
Activity End Date:05/15/2015
THIS REPORT IS INTENDED ONLY FOR THE USE OF THE AGENCY TO WHICH IT WAS
DISSEMINATED AND MAY CONTAIN INFORMATION THAT IS EITHER PRIVILEGED OR
CONFIDENTIAL AND EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW. ITS
CONTENTS ARE NOT TO BE DISTRIBUTED OUTSIDE YOUR AGENCY.
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Serial #: 5
Office: Executive Investigations
Activity End Date:05/20/2015
THIS REPORT IS INTENDED ONLY FOR THE USE OF THE AGENCY TO WHICH IT WAS
DISSEMINATED AND MAY CONTAIN INFORMATION THAT IS EITHER PRIVILEGED OR
CONFIDENTIAL AND EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW. ITS
CONTENTS ARE NOT TO BE DISTRIBUTED OUTSIDE YOUR AGENCY.
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Case Number
IR Number
EI-73-8610
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he showed Chief Rolle his personal cellular phone (recording device) prior to placing it on Chief
Rolle's during the meeting, assuming that it was understood by Chief Rolle that the meeting was
being recorded. McDonough also indicated that he did not ask nor receive permission from
Chief Rolle to record the meeting.
An audio copy of McDonough's interview will be maintained in the Related Items (6) section of
this investigative file.
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Serial #: 6
Office: Executive Investigations
Activity End Date:05/20/2015
THIS REPORT IS INTENDED ONLY FOR THE USE OF THE AGENCY TO WHICH IT WAS
DISSEMINATED AND MAY CONTAIN INFORMATION THAT IS EITHER PRIVILEGED OR
CONFIDENTIAL AND EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW. ITS
CONTENTS ARE NOT TO BE DISTRIBUTED OUTSIDE YOUR AGENCY.
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Serial #: 7
Office: Executive Investigations
Activity End Date:05/21/2015
THIS REPORT IS INTENDED ONLY FOR THE USE OF THE AGENCY TO WHICH IT WAS
DISSEMINATED AND MAY CONTAIN INFORMATION THAT IS EITHER PRIVILEGED OR
CONFIDENTIAL AND EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW. ITS
CONTENTS ARE NOT TO BE DISTRIBUTED OUTSIDE YOUR AGENCY.
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Serial #: 8
Office: Executive Investigations
Activity End Date:05/21/2015
THIS REPORT IS INTENDED ONLY FOR THE USE OF THE AGENCY TO WHICH IT WAS
DISSEMINATED AND MAY CONTAIN INFORMATION THAT IS EITHER PRIVILEGED OR
CONFIDENTIAL AND EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW. ITS
CONTENTS ARE NOT TO BE DISTRIBUTED OUTSIDE YOUR AGENCY.
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Case Number
IR Number
EI-73-8610
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Rolle stated that he did not make a copy of any documents but went out to locate Detective
Aquino.
Inspector Lycett asked Chief Rolle to also respond to a second comment he made at the end of
the recording at approximately 1:24:00 where Chief Rolle says to McDonough, "Is there
anything you need me to do with this..this..you gave me, cause I'm going to look at all this
stuff....." Chief Rolle explained that the comment pertained to allowing the HPD Internal Affairs
Unit to review any information regarding McDonough's complaint.
An audio copy of Rolle's interview will be maintained in the Related Items (9) section of this
investigative file.
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Serial #: 9
Office: Executive Investigations
Activity End Date:05/21/2015
THIS REPORT IS INTENDED ONLY FOR THE USE OF THE AGENCY TO WHICH IT WAS
DISSEMINATED AND MAY CONTAIN INFORMATION THAT IS EITHER PRIVILEGED OR
CONFIDENTIAL AND EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW. ITS
CONTENTS ARE NOT TO BE DISTRIBUTED OUTSIDE YOUR AGENCY.
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Serial #: 10
Office: Executive Investigations
Activity End Date:07/21/2015
THIS REPORT IS INTENDED ONLY FOR THE USE OF THE AGENCY TO WHICH IT WAS
DISSEMINATED AND MAY CONTAIN INFORMATION THAT IS EITHER PRIVILEGED OR
CONFIDENTIAL AND EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW. ITS
CONTENTS ARE NOT TO BE DISTRIBUTED OUTSIDE YOUR AGENCY.
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Serial #: 11
Office: Executive Investigations
Activity End Date:11/02/2015
THIS REPORT IS INTENDED ONLY FOR THE USE OF THE AGENCY TO WHICH IT WAS
DISSEMINATED AND MAY CONTAIN INFORMATION THAT IS EITHER PRIVILEGED OR
CONFIDENTIAL AND EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW. ITS
CONTENTS ARE NOT TO BE DISTRIBUTED OUTSIDE YOUR AGENCY.
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