TPD Chief Revell Addresses DUI Case, Commissioner Matlow

Following the jury’s guilty verdict in the controversial Riley DUI case, Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell sent an email to TPD employees.

Revell began with, “I’m sure you have heard by now, but the defendant in this case was found guilty of DUI.  Although they tried to discredit our officers and our department, the jury didn’t buy into the gross misrepresentation of the BWC (Body-Worn Camera) footage by Max Herrle and his tabloid journalism..”

In the email, Revell also noted the “well-publicized assumption of wrongdoing by City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow.”

On April 3rd, days before the trial, Matlow posted on X, “This is troubling to watch. As a City Commissioner in Tallahassee, I’ll be requesting a full review and explanation of this incident by the City Manager.”

On April 6th, during the trial, Matlow posted on X, “Is there a point where you would deem it acceptable for law enforcement to fabricate and plant evidence during the course of an arrest?”

After the trial and the jury verdict, Matlow continued his criticism of the law enforcement. He posted on X, “The evidence presented at trial included all the hallmarks that drive distrust in law enforcement: phantom marijuana smells, fabricated evidence and incomplete body cam footage. Thankful for those that standup to injustice.”

FULL REVELL EMAIL

I’m sure you have heard by now, but the defendant in this case was found guilty of DUI.  Although they tried to discredit our officers and our department, the jury didn’t buy into the gross misrepresentation of the BWC footage by Max Herrle and his tabloid journalism, as well as the well-publicized assumption of wrongdoing by commissioner Jeremy Matlow.  I want you all to know that the vast majority of this community supports you and knows the high level of professionalism you all display on a daily basis.  This jury’s verdict is a clear representation of that support.  They believed our officers and not the misdirection and misrepresentation by the defense.  I am, as always, incredibly proud of you!!