Police Officer Michael Winkler, formerly of the 15th District, was charged in Bucks County for robbery and related offenses on Friday.Winkler Charged
Winkler has a history of cowboy tactics and it simply didn’t work out for him this time. Winkler, who was on duty at the time of the crime, allegedly robbed a contractor after having a verbal dispute with him on the telephone.
Winkler then drove a city vehicle to Bucks County where he allegedly assaulted the contractor. He grabbed the contractor by the neck and forced him to hand over his bank card and took cash from his pockets. Cop Robbed Contractor In Bucks County
Winkler dialed 911 and insisted the contractor be arrested, after calling his police supervisor and requesting to be taken off and carried vacation. Cowboy Cop Charged
This incident is eerily similar to another incident in which he did the same thing to another citizen, Mr. James Morrell, his wife and step-daughter. Cop Gets Sued For Assault In Man’s Home
According to that lawsuit, “As a result of the alleged assault, John Morell sustained various physical injuries, the lawsuit claims, including severe head trauma, post-concussion syndrome, tooth loss, nasal fracture and septal deviation, aggravation of pre-existent bilateral knee pathology, headaches, and other injuries.”
John Morrell asserted that a city solicitor advised him in summary that he was surprised he didn’t shoot him. With a statement like that, it becomes clear the City of Philadelphia knew about their hire.
Winkler, who has been on desk duty since May, was released on an unsecured bond of $200,000.00.