New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-06-27
THE COURTS.
+ ROBBERY,

THE ALLEGED POLICE ROBBERY.
THE PLANTATION OF OFFICER SHAW CHARGED
WITH STEALING $1,000 FROM AN INTOXICATED
MAN IN BROADWAY.
The examination of Officer William Shaw
for the alleged robbery Of James Mckenna, TOOK place
yesterday afternoon at the Jefferson Market Police
Court. Mr. McKennas statement Is that he left MS
hotel early In the having $1,000 in money After
drinking much wine aud walking aimessy through the
street. he became insensbly Intoxicated. but finally
came 10 himself sitting doorstep at Twenty-eght-
ST. and Eighrh-ave. He was awakened By ponce
officer who told him home. but becoming dizzy he
again sat down aud fell asleep. TO be awakened by the
same officer He then thought OF his money and put
ting his hand in his pocket found that 1t safe Alter
this the complainant walked toward Seventhaye, and
again went to sheep. The officer again lawoke him. He
rssed seyenthave and then discovered the loss OF his
money he returned and asked the policeman for his
property but officer said that he did not nave H. ana
drove him away He then went TO the s,ation-house
and demanded the arrest Of the officer
Mrs Adene Bischof Of No. 231 West Twenty eighth-'t
testified TO having been looking out Of front second
story window OF house at the hour named by tue
complainant. She saw a on the doorstep OF the
house ne II the one occupied by her, and saw police
man move stealthiy toward the man. When he arrived
close 10 him. he passed his hands the outside OF his
clothing as II searching him. The policeman was inter-
rupted several during his search and hnay four
men came the street. As soon Us NC uscOFcAcu
the presence of others shook the sleeper and helped
him TO his feet.
Michael Bschor the husband OF the last witness said
that he arrived home and Officer Shaw trying 10
awaken the plaintiff. He asked the officer II lie knew
where the man lived and received some surly reply
Henry J. Meyers corroborated the statement Of Mr.
Bischof
Officer Shaw was then called BE stated that ne came
I'm Twenty-eighthst. about q. m, aud saw Mchenna
an doorsrep He tried 10 awaken the inebrfated man,
and after doing so attempted 20 persuade him to go
home. He promised TO CO. and went directly across
the street while Shaw continued on his beat When ne
came back he found McKenna asleep on the steps OF
.tabJe He tried 70 rouse him. and MeKenna begged to
be LET alone saying that he had been drinking wine al
day and that he had frightfu headache SHAW SUI
eesed the proprety Of going home and Mckenna asked
him 70 get carriage for him. The officer replied that
it would impossible 20 get carrlipe on hat sie oi
town at that time IN morning. anu walked snort
distance with McKenna. afterward leaving Nun On re-
turning he McKenna IN conversation Win trueA
man ana shortly afierward he saw MN move
away he thea went to where lhe truckman
was standing and asked hiIn II 20 Knew that
man. The trnckmau replied thai the gam
bier Shaw SAID that he afterward found McKenna
aeu ON Two SRA wDerry crates in front Of grocery
store and again started him on. walking ss Ear as "
eutn-ave with him. After bidding hni good-night ne
met him once more MckInna asked u ne lad seen
ms poc t-book He would nave arrested dchenua
nut the next day was be holiday r'r hn. ana he
dId not wish 10 lose any of II in enteriny complaint
The case was then adjourned unit p w to-iay'
when shaw will appear with numerous responsive VII
nesses who testify 70 his gUod cnaracoi' iio JUS
been the police force for over IL years.