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CHP officer remains in critical condition
Struck by a suspected drunken driver, survivor of deadly crash is on a ventilator
Driver Jeremy White, 20, has been charged with felony driving under the influence.
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Stephanie Zeravica recounts fiery 101 accident that killed one person and critically injured a CHP officer.Watch now »
Excerpt from the dispatch call
Stephanie Zeravica: "CHP dispatch, we've got a vehicle fully engulfed in flame with the explosion that just occurred."
Dispatcher: "Citizen on the air, I copy that there's a vehicle fully engulfed in flame. Please advise on the CHP officer."
Zeravica: "Officer is down and they can't find a pulse on him. He's off to the side of the road."
Dispatcher: "Citizen is advising there is an officer down. They cannot find a pulse; there's a vehicle fully engulfed."
Zeravica: Pedestrian to dispatch; We've got bystanders doing CPR, a victim of a TC (traffic collision) on one side of the freeway, and the CHP officer to the other side."
Dispatch: "Citizen to CHP we copy there's a pedestrian. Copy. There's parties doing CPR on the pedestrian in the center divider, CHP on the right shoulder."
Zeravica: "Dispatch, just to advise we're at call box 101362, that's where the CHP bike is at."
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More from County NewsFor years California Highway Patrol officer and triathlete Anthony Pedeferri has endured the most physically grueling tests of strength and come out on top, but a day after being slammed by a suspected DUI driver during a routine traffic stop on Highway 101 the veteran motorcycle officer was in the fight of his life.
The fiery crash late Wednesday afternoon critically injured the 36-year-old officer and killed 21-year-old Andreas Parra of Phoenix.
Pedeferri, an 11-year veteran of the CHP, was still in critical condition and on a ventilator Thursday after undergoing surgery at Ventura County Medical Center.
The father of two young girls, and a competitor this year in eight triathlons, including the grueling Ironman Triathlon World Championship in Hawaii, isn't able to move his feet.
"I was told he has no feeling in his legs, which for a guy like Tony is very tough," said Dave Gonzales, a Santa Barbara police sergeant and fellow triathlete. "If anybody can overcome this, it's Tony. He has an amazing positive attitude, and he's in stellar condition."
The man believed responsible for the accident, Jeremy White, a 20-year-old from Paso Robles, is scheduled to be in court today facing charges of vehicular manslaughter, felony driving under the influence, possession of marijuana with intent to sell and transportation of marijuana. As of late Thursday, he was still being held at the Ventura County Jail. His bail is set at $500,000.
According to court records in San Luis Obispo County, White last year pleaded no contest to harassment by phone and in February also pleaded no contest to assault with a deadly weapon. Both convictions were misdemeanors.
The accident occurred about 4:30 p.m. Wednesday after Pedeferri pulled Parra's small sport utility vehicle over onto the right shoulder of northbound Highway 101 near Faria Beach.
Pedeferri had gotten off his motorcycle and was talking to Parra through the passenger window when, for unexplained reasons, the large pickup truck driven by White careened from the center lane onto the shoulder and into the back of the SUV.
Bystanders tried to revive Parra
The impact knocked Pedeferri out of his boots and launched him 20 yards into the brush on the side of the highway. It also sent the two vehicles spinning into the center lanes. The crash knocked off the SUV's back tires and triggered a fire.
"It immediately caught fire," said Stephanie Zeravica, who was driving southbound when she saw the impact. "It was like in slow motion, absolutely horrific."
Almost 20 years ago, Zeravica, who works the desk at the Cliff House Inn in Mussel Shoals, had worked at Ontario Police Department as a dispatcher, and the training helped her in the moments that followed. Zeravica pulled over onto the center divider along with others, including a pair of Vandenberg Air Force Base military police officers.
"We saw someone was still in the vehicle," Zeravica said, referring to Parra. "A woman was screaming hysterically to pull him out of the car, and three men pulled the victim out."
One man started chest compressions for CPR and Zeravica started to give mouth to mouth.
"He looked very pasty. I gave him two breaths, and then the Air Force guys tapped me and said, ma'am we have a mask,' and they started," she said.
Their work was eventually taken over by paramedics, but they never got a pulse.
Pedeferri's motorcycle, boots found
Zeravica turned and noticed Pedeferri's motorcycle. Nearby, Robert Woodson, a medical researcher, had pulled over and was on his cell phone after calling 911.
"I was on the phone and then saw the motorcycle," Woodson said. For a moment he thought the CHP was already on the scene and then realized differently.
"Someone was looking in the bushes, and then I saw his (Pedeferri's) boot," he said.
Another bystander was trying to use the radio on the motorcycle to call for help when Zeravica came over.
"I pushed her away and grabbed the radio and just said Code 999,'" she said. "I knew if you did that everybody comes."
The CHP uses the code 1199 for "officer down," but Zeravica's call triggered a massive response, said CHP Officer Shawna Davison.
On Thursday, Zeravica visited the still-reeling CHP headquarters in Ventura, where she met one of the dispatchers who had taken her call. The woman embraced Zeravica and said that her pinpoint directions and calm helped save Pedeferri's life.
As Zeravica was on the radio, one of the Air Force police officers found Pedeferri in the ditch. At first he didn't detect a pulse, but then hollered:
"He's breathing, and he's got a pulse, but we need medevac now."
Zeravica conveyed the message over the radio.
"It seemed like within three minutes I heard the helicopters," she said.
Pedeferri was still wearing his helmet when he was hit, which probably helped save him. Officer Davison was among the first CHP officers on the scene and said that by that time another bystander, David Monahan, had helped stabilize the injured officer's neck.
In the chaotic scene, White, a student at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, got out of his pickup truck. Woodson said White, who was slightly injured in the accident, was crying and saying that it was his fault and that he didn't know what had happened to make the pickup suddenly swerve. White speculated that his tire had blown, Woodson said.
'Oh my God. Oh my God.'
But so far at least, there does not appear to be evidence of any mechanical problems with the pickup, Davison said.
This isn't a particularly dangerous section of the highway, she said. The road is fairly straight. There are three lanes, and the traffic was relatively light.
At one point after the accident, White was on his cell phone talking to his godmother and was too distraught to talk. Zeravica took the phone from him.
"He just kept saying, Oh my God. Oh my God. They locked up on me.' I guess he was referring to the brakes."
White had two dirt bikes tied down in the back of the truck. One of them came loose and was lying on the side of the road at the accident scene.
News of the accident and Pedeferri's serious injuries spread fast among local endurance athletes and his teammates at Rincon Racing, a triathlete club in Ventura.
Bill Escobar, president of the club, said Pedeferri is in top shape, not only competing three times over the years in Hawaii, but most recently finishing 34th overall in a triathlon in Idaho, beating many professionals in the process.
To compete at this level, Escobar said, Pedeferri has had to train daily for years. Sometimes, on his days off work, he trained for as long as eight hours. He was one of only three members of the club to qualify for the prestigious Hawaiian competition.
Unsure exactly how to help, members of the group decided Thursday to donate blood, figuring that even if he didn't need it, someone does, Escobar said.
The type of accident is all too familiar to members of the California Highway Patrol, said Tom Marshall, a spokesman for the CHP in Sacramento.
"This is a dangerous job, and everybody knows that going in," he said. "I know the squad down there in Ventura is a close-knit family. They're pretty shaken up."
But the group has also rallied to help the officer's family and his wife, Carrie, a scientist at Amgen, friends said.
Officers picked up Pedeferri's extended family at the airport, took them to the hospital and made sure meals will be provided for them over the next several days, friends said.
According to Marshall, getting hit while helping a motorist or doing a traffic stop are the most common causes of officer injuries or fatalities.
"That's why we train them to approach on the passenger side; it provides an extra cushion," he said.
— The Tribune in San Luis Obispo contributed to this report.
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Posted by ebrockway on December 21, 2007 at 2:02 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Hang in there Officer Pedeferri, we're all praying for your full recovery.
Posted by AngryYouth on December 21, 2007 at 4:40 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Lets hope the DA's office nails this guy to the wall like he deserves and doesn't drop or reduce the charges like they do on everything else !!!!!
Posted by aztowbum on December 21, 2007 at 7:06 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I spent over 10 years working with the Ventura squad while employed as a Tow Truck Operator and know that area very well. I agree it's a very unfortunate situation and only hope that the Officer's physical condition will help him pull through this.
Posted by AnnaWhaat on December 21, 2007 at 7:06 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Right now we need to pray for the Officer and a full recovery and pray for his family......... Such a tragic accident. My condolences to the family ,friends and co-workers who all loved him and cared.
Posted by BeaHappi on December 21, 2007 at 7:16 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Wow, what an amazing story of people doing the right thing when they needed to. I am referring to Ms. Zeravica and the others on the scene before emergency teams got there. They are truly heroes.
I pray for a full recovery for Officer Pedeferri. The officers put their lives on the line for us every day and for this I am very grateful.
RIP Mr. Parra. My most sincere condolences to his family & friends.
Posted by christafrankmiller on December 21, 2007 at 7:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Wow- my thoughts and prayers are with those injured and killed, as well as their families. im praying for a full and speedy recovery.
Posted by scott_fx_2000 on December 21, 2007 at 7:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Hang in there buddy! Being in top physical shape will get you through this rough time.
Posted by Nosmo_King on December 21, 2007 at 7:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Certainly not defending drinking/marijuana and driving, but the CHP said there was nothing wrong with the truck when an earlier picture showed a flat tire.
Posted by daleonard on December 21, 2007 at 8:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)
This horrible accident could have been minimized or avoided all together if the driver wasn't under the influence. Cars weigh a ton. Now imagine a one ton bullet coming at you at 70+ MPH. If drivers could only realize the responsibility of driving, stop eating, drinking, hang up the phone and drive. This 20 year kid made the mistake of his lifetime - an inexperienced driver, under the influence and something unexpected happens; brakes lock, tires blow out, whatever. At that moment, you need all your wits and attention to overcome it. This kid chose to DUI and ended up killing a man and maiming an officer of the law. Too many victims, and one simple lesson. Driving is a serious responsibility. Please people, drive like YOUR life depended on it!
Posted by ebrockway on December 21, 2007 at 9:24 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Nosmo_King
After a TC cars often have flat tires, as well as other damage. They have to pretty much disassemble the wheels to inspect the brakes, they check the tires and if the puncture looks like it matches a scrunched bumper, or is slashed like it hit a curb, they'll be able to tell. I've seen the local CHP investigator take hours pouring over a vehicle.
aztowbum
You aint kidding, that's one call I'm glad was out of our area. Next to kids hurt in crashes, Officers hurt are the worst. See ya in the ditches. seabeetow
Posted by joley.martinez on December 21, 2007 at 9:25 a.m. (Suggest removal)
CRASH CRASH CRASH - drunk driving is not an accident.
God bless you officer and family.
Posted by jwallace on December 21, 2007 at 10:10 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Hang in there, Pedeferri, we're all pulling for you.
I think a lot of us will be eternally in Zeravica's debt for what she did over the radio. The Code 999 was heard and felt all the way to Oxnard. It proves once more that dispatchers (even former ones!) are our life lines out in the field. She hit the panic button and the world came to help one of their own. But adding to that, help unfortunately didn't come quick enough for the victim in the SUV and came too quickly for White.
I know White's family was on another forum defending him but I want them to remember something: At least you'll be able to see him again. There's a young man that will never again come home for Christmas because of White. And now two young girls have to spend Christmas at the hospital because their daddy is on a ventilator because of White. And while everyone rushed to help the victims - to clean up WHITE'S MESS - he stood their and called his mommy...
Does anyone from the CHP or elsewhere know if there's something being put together for the victim's family and the CHP officer at the hospital?
Posted by jwallace on December 21, 2007 at 10:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Nosmo_King,
To piggyback on ebrockway's comment, just because the tire was flat doesn't necessarily mean it happened before the accident. Their reconstruction team will analyze everything on ALL the vehicles involved before issuing their final report - which could take a year. They'll even look into why the SUV caught fire/exploded to determine if the fuel tank failed from a defect or if it was due to the severity of the collision.
You and I will never understand all the physics involved in a crash - but these guys are the experts on it. For example, motor boots are custom made to each individual officer's legs and they're tight (my wife sometimes had to help me get mine off). But at the time of the collision, the officer was struck in a way that he literally "flew out of his boots." See what I mean? Pretty complex. That's why the roadway was closed for such a long period of time - it's a big investigation. And everyone should expect White's case to simmer for some time while this long investigation (and parallel investigations) go on.
Keep the faith...
Posted by kkmugnos on December 21, 2007 at 10:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the CHP officer's family friends and co-workers! And the family and friends of Andreas Parra. Thank you to those citizens who stopped they are heros in the eyes of us all! Thank you for stopping and taking action. To all of you out there who do not know CPR and first aid, please learn, take a class, call Red Cross or American Heart Assoc to find out about classes in your area! You never know when you might be the one to save someones life! Chances are it will be a loved one or friend that needs your help.
Posted by Lula on December 21, 2007 at 12:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)
My God, Jeremy, wish you had listened to those of us who tried to get help for you. Even though it wasn't on purpose, it was totally preventable. Don't know about good hearted or that you would change places with anyone of the other casualties of this horrific accident like some people have said. I never saw that in you. So many lives are devastatingly affected by this circumstance. Those around you are struggling now, too. Foolishly our young think they are invincible and that the rules and laws in life don't apply to them; I am so sorry for the death, and the injury to the officer....there may be a long road of recovery ahead, but it does happen. Thank God for fast acting witnesses........prayer is what will work now.
Posted by steve on December 21, 2007 at 12:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Signing up for a CPR and first aid class is a great idea, kkmugnos. I just signed up for the Jan. 5 first aid with CPR-Adult, Child and Infant to be held in Oxnard through the American Red Cross.
I drove by this accident southbound on my way home for work. It was the worst accident I have seen on the 101 in my years of making the commute between Ventura and Santa Barbara. I would have been helpless do much of anything had I been in the shoes of one of that did stop and help.
Taking this class will help me be better prepared in case I am in a position to help somebody at some point. Not to mention my own family, including a two year old going on three year old son.
My thoughts are with officer Pedeferri, his family and the family of Andreas Parra.
Posted by mikeb6804 on December 21, 2007 at 12:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Tony Pedeferri--we're all pulling for you and keeping you in our prayers. You're too valuable a guy to lose!
Posted by CrazyToddlerMom on December 21, 2007 at 1:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I received this e-mail from a friend of Officer Pedeferri:
It is very possible that Officer Pedeferri is using blood. Often times, especially when people who are close to a victim of an accident such as this one, there are feelings of helplessness and not knowing what can be done to help. Donating blood is a great way to give of yourself to help with the situation. If the blood donated does not go directly to Tony, it is helping another patient and their family. The spirit is the same, and always appreciated.
This time of year is a great time to donate blood. Many people are very busy with their holiday events and cannot fit a blood donation into their schedule. But, as we have seen with Tony, you never know when the need for blood might arise, and we want to make sure it is available when needed. United Blood Services will have cards available at the blood drives listed below for donors to sign and will send them to the CHP office to let them know just how many people donated blood in his honor.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Tony and his family. I am sure your acts of kindness on his behalf are sincerely appreciated.
Ventura Donor Center
1756 Eastman Avenue
Ventura, CA 93003
On the Corner of Eastman and Market
12/22 - 7:00 am to 12:00 pm
Blood Drive at Vons on Thompson
2764 E. Thompson Blvd.
Ventura, CA 93003
12/21 - 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Blood Drive at Burlington Coat Factory
4762 Telephone Road
Ventura, CA 93003
12/21 - 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Blood Drive at Marie Callender's - Camarillo
185 E. Daily Drive
Camarillo, CA 93010
12/21 - 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Moorpark Community Blood Drive
Albertsons on New L.A. Avenue
12/22 - 8:00 am to 12:30 pm
Blood Drive at Thousand Oaks Inn
75 West T.O. Blvd.
Between Dupar's and Borders
12/22 - 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Blood Drive at Tacone in Ventura
On Telephone Road near Kohl's
12/23 - 10:00 am to 2:30 pm
Simi Valley Community Blood Drive
At Vons on Cochran at Erringer
12/24 - 8:00 am to 12:30 pm
Posted by Ashrp on December 21, 2007 at 2:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Thank You Stephanie Zeravica and other who helped for saving my Uncle Tony's life.
Posted by My2Cents on December 21, 2007 at 3:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)
My heart is heavy with sadness. This is so, so unfortunate. My condolences are with Mr.Parra's family--may he rest in peace.
By everyone's comments, Officer Pedeferri sounds like an individual with a true competitive spirit. I'm hopeful that it's that tenacious spirit that will help aid in getting Officer Pedeferri from critical mode to recovery mode... Fight, fight, fight Officer Pedeferri!
Ms. Zeravica, I thank you for having been such a key component is helping out that day and for having the witts to apply your skills in a moment of crises.
I know there were others, like that of Ms. Zervica, that helped that day. Your names do not appear in the paper/video. As a citizen, I thank you too for helping just the same...
I suspect the 20-year old who caused the accident is facing eternal turmoil--I pray for him, too.
I would like to know if there is anything else (aside from donating blood) that the citizens can do for the victims...
Posted by devilangelhawk on December 21, 2007 at 3:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Does anyone know of a way to send flowers and a card and stuffed toys for his children to him and his family? a direct way preferably.
Posted by piealamode on December 21, 2007 at 7:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)
What happened to Mr White in court today? Did they release him?
Posted by Nosmo_King on December 21, 2007 at 9:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)
ebrockaway and jwallace thanks for the info. I guess were all safer going with the flow of traffic than stopped along side 3 lanes of speeding traffic with who knows who's driving by inches away.
Posted by BKlovesjeremy on December 23, 2007 at 11 p.m. (Suggest removal)
First, i'd like to say; Im not a family member to Jeremy While- just a little friend; and I want to say to Andreas Parra's family- I'm very sorry & NOBODY i'll repeat NOBODY deserves this.
As for the chp officer- i hope everything g0es well. secondly, i'd like to say to all the rude inconciderate people that they have no clue what other people are going through- like Jeremy. They have not proven Jeremy guilty for anything & PEOPLE; get your facts straight vefore you say anything.
LEGALLY he can transport marijuana because he has a medical card; hell0@!#$^&* & his intentions were not to sell or HURT anyone.
&& a dui- thats supspected NOT proven. hmmm seems fishy & WRONG.
i dont care & it doesnt bother me about all your other rude people saying stuff backk to my article- cause i know that this whole situation was a accident.
& like the lady said 3 cars behind them- that the axel fell off & caused the accident- and if this is proven- a missunderstanding; not even a dui i hope all you people feel dumb.
this could be a missunderstanding & UNTIL THEY PROVE HIS GUILTY- i say hes not.
oh yeah and by the way- there making such a big deal about the whole "jeremys alive and Andreas Parra isn't" yeah- i know i will be seeing him & you wont be seeing Andreas; im turely sorry. but youll be seeing that cop; so think before you comment about that.
Posted by BKlovesjeremy on December 23, 2007 at 11:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)
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Posted by ebrockway on December 24, 2007 at 12:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)
BKlovesjeremy, you on troll drugs?
Posted by angrygirl8284 on December 24, 2007 at 12:18 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I think it's pretty sick that all his friends on his myspace have added "F$#K a Cop, free J" to their monikers. See for yourself:
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?...
Posted by BKlovesjeremy on December 24, 2007 at 7:21 a.m. (Suggest removal)
angryirl8284 you are sick that you keep looking and it really has nothing to do with you and you want more people to hurt. so who is sick here? leave it alone or do you have nothing better to do than to make it worse on others?
Posted by cameronincam on December 24, 2007 at 8:57 a.m. (Suggest removal)
First off, my thoughts and prayers to Mr. Parra's family and the family of Officer Pedeferri. These are difficult times for all of them and my heart goes out to them. As for this Jeremy person, I'll pass judgment after he has had his day in court. I don't know the facts but from what I've read, it doesn't bode well for him.
His immature friends can post anything they like, it has no effect on me and will only make them look even more foolish if he is convicted. They can spout "free Jeremy" all they want, it will only serve to taint a potential jury pool against him.
Posted by BLP3454 on December 24, 2007 at 9:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)
AngryGirl, thanks for the link to Mr. White's MySpace page. I almost had compassion for this grotesque little creep.
Hopefully the police in Lake Havasu and Downey get to see these MySpace pages:
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?...
and
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?...
It really makes me concerned for the future of our society. These people are what you get when you mix drugs, extreme low IQ and poverty.
Posted by Lula on December 24, 2007 at 12:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Known Jeremy for 5 years.........this is NOT about Jeremy vs. the "cops". A man DIED! This is not Jeremy's first time drinking, driving under the influence, or brushes with the law. Many of Jeremy's friends could potentially do something similar. The medical card doesn't give him license to DRIVE under the INFLUENCE! It means HE should be more responsible while under that influence, which takes maturity and concern for others........and not drink, too. I hate to see him incarcerated.......not his first time either. He needed help previously, and still needs it. All of his "friends", this is a wake up call; not a time to show your rebellion to the law! Lots of people are dealing with LOTS of stuff in life, and all of them don't do it the way Jeremy does! Hope everyone can find a moment of Peace during this season of HOPE....it can be found in JESUS! Pray for all the moms and dads in this mess.
Posted by Lula on December 24, 2007 at 12:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Looked at MY SPACE page. They are no different than any rebellious generation from the past! I hope all of you who say you love Jeremy are still this passionate IF and when his trial is over...........especially if he gets several years for this (or not)..........the long term really defines LOVE. HE CANNOT go to the website now..........your words are cheap. Send him mail or a card. What about his girlfriend/significant other? Too many other girls on this site and not her.......hmmmmmmm. So sorry for MOM, too.
Posted by BKlovesjeremy on December 24, 2007 at 1:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Yes LULA- i do have "free jeremy" on my myspace and i will keep on saying it. because i don't believe that people should be going to JAIL for an accident. I believe everything does happen for a reason- hun, you dont know me. Im a fourteen year old little girl- oh yeah people im on drugs- smarrtt; you people kill me. yeah &jeremy is my idol, he's taught me to do better things than you/ and or anybody else would- y wrong, but i know- & OH i will deffinately be there him through it all..
people- so any of your kids like lindsay lohan, paris hilton? you didnt make them hate them cause they got a dui did you.
& FOR THE HUNDRETH TIME JEREMY WAS NOT DRINKING.
get a freaking clue.
he's not a creep, hahaha!!!!!!!!!
he's the nicest boy i know.
mixing drugs? okay.. where are you getting this from?
are you serious.
some people are way dumber than i thought.
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ill keep on saying it!
Posted by BKlovesjeremy on December 24, 2007 at 1:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Oh & i understand a man died. and ill pray for him everynight. Like i said my prayers go out to ALL families. I've known jeremy since the daay i was born & you say 5 years- that's nothing.
BLP3454- low iq? HAHAH how about you go learn something before you keepp talking- dont think you know a single thing but what you've read on here about this situation.
i don't care if my words are cheap or not. i dont care if he see's them or not. they make me feel better, that i am always going to be here for someone i love.
Posted by AndyRIP on December 24, 2007 at 4:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)
First of all in behalf of the Parra family and friends I would like to thank all of you for your condolences. Today on Christmas Eve the Funeral for Andres “Andy” Parra was held. He was only 21 years old and full of life. Christmas will never be the same for any of us. Andy was loved by many and it was a true tragedy he was a phenomenal son, brother and friend. May he rest in Piece.
My true condolences to the family of Officer Anthony Pedeferri, and to his two young daughters, I hope he gets better soon. I heard he regained consciousness. If someone could please keep us informed on his progress. May God Bless you.
To Jeremy White and his friends, if you were or were not under the influence of anything, we are no one to judge you. Only God knows what truly happened. May you find piece in your heart, because knowing you caused someone’s death has to be the worst feeling possible. May the court find the truth and may you only be convicted for what you are found guilty of.
A special thanks to Ms. Zeravica and all the other heroes not mentioned. THANK YOU AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU.
Posted by cameronincam on December 24, 2007 at 6:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)
BKloves.... you better pray your friend is found not guilty. From the details I've read, it doesn't look good for him. Right now he's looking at Felony Vehicular Manslaughter and looking at several years in prison. What a way to ruin a young mans life.
If he is not guilty, so be it and life will go on. If not, you better send him a soap-on-a-rope, because he's going to be bubba's biatch.
Perhaps he's yours right now and that's why you are so vehemently defending him when you have no more facts than anyone else?
My heartfelt prayers are with the families of the victims of this terrible tragedy. It breaks my heart to just imagine the grief you are feeling.
God bless Andy and I sincerely hope Officer Pedeferri a full recovery. You will all be in my prayers during this difficult time.
Posted by BKlovesjeremy on December 24, 2007 at 7:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)
cameronincam- i will pray, that's what i've been doing; no neeed to tell me.
NO- you sicko he's not mine. he's 6 years older than me; and is like my brother- and he wont anybody's "biatch" TRUST ME.
Yep, it is a way to ruin a young man's heart/life- obviously i already know that.
thankyou ANDYrip; finally some people thinking about others too-
get some compasion people.
you guys act like he did it on purpose.
i KNOW jeremy like most of you don't; and i know he's prolly having the hardest time of his life right now- and im going to stick up for him and be by his side no matter what- guilty or not and i am sorry to all families in this situation; i understand everyones pain and anger who were involved.
Posted by BKlovesjeremy on December 24, 2007 at 7:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)
and the reason his girlfriend isnt on his myspace LULA is cause she cheated on him- so i excuse the whole reason why his "significant other" isn't on there:)
clear?
Posted by cameronincam on December 24, 2007 at 9:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)
BKlovesjeremy,
Nobody wins in this tragedy, but you and your friends need to understand that this "free jeremy" approach is despicable. The theme that brings is one that Jeremy is unjustly jailed. Right now he is not. The police at the scene determined that he was DUI and arrested him based upon that fact. He had just been the cause of a terrible accident.
Was it a mechanical failure? Time will tell, but if it were and he was not DUI, would he have been able to control the situation? That's where this case will hinge and to be honest, he faces an extreme uphill battle to beat these very serious charges.
It is tough for anyone here to have sympathy on him at this moment. Yes, we should as his actions have likely caused his family some heavy grief, but nowhere near the grief that the Parra family is feeling or the family of Officer Pedeferri.
Think about them, put yourself in their shoes and just imagine what they are going through. You have one family that will never see their son/brother again. You have another with two little daughters that may never take a walk with their father again, even if he recovers to that point.
On your friends side, he's alive and well. He can speak with his family and will be a free man in 10-20 years (if convicted) I'm sure the other families would trade places with him in an instant.
Posted by jill on December 25, 2007 at 7:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Wow, officers risk their lives every day. They deserve the same hero status and respect as firefighters get. I actually think that peace officers' jobs are far more dangerous than firefighters, who I do appreciate very much, too.
Posted by calgirlinky on December 26, 2007 at 6:45 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Isn't there an age limit/restriction to these posts? If not, there should be. The idea and rantings of BKlovesjeremy (who is a "little girl" by her own admission in a previous post, and that much is obvious) absolutely turned my stomach to the point of being phsycially ill. Ok, your his friend, but your friend has caused such a mass of pain and grief that the way you and others are trying to "defend" him is causing further hurt to those involved. Note, I said THOSE INVOLVED, of which, you are not one of them. You still don't know any more then the rest of us, even if you have talked to Jeremy, as that conversation is obviously going to be tainted to paint a prettier picture for himself.
No one here is saying that it wasn't a terrible accident, and granted accidents do happen. However, even if he was having mechanical problems with his vehicle, had he not been under the influence of anything, he may have been able to react differently or better to the unfolding events and maybe this tradgedy wouldn't have been so horrific. It's a sad state that because someone has been "prescribed" marijuana they think it's some God given right to jeopardize the rest of us by waving that card and saying..."it's alright, my doctor said so". Maybe an ammendment to the medicinal marijuana law is now in order, so that others can't stand behind that veil as Jeremy seems to be.
My thoughts and prayers to families, all of them, including Jeremy's. We must all remember that they are victims as well, and we can't judge them for his stupidity and lack of judgement. I pray that the officer recovers and may have a happy life with his wife and children. To the family of the deceased, please accept my deapest symapthy in the loss of your family member. Maybe you can use this tragedy to help others, and thus his death will not be in vain.
Posted by pacman08 on December 26, 2007 at 8:11 a.m. (Suggest removal)
There's nothing accidental about this tragedy. Jeremy didn't accidentally get drunk or high, he didn't accidentally get in his vehicle, he didn't accidentally make the choice to drive and he didn't accidentally fly off the road and kill someone and severly injure another. His day in court will come.
Posted by Blizzy on December 26, 2007 at 8:37 a.m. (Suggest removal)
BKlovesjeremy,
"i do have "free jeremy" on my myspace and i will keep on saying it. because i don't believe that people should be going to JAIL for an accident."
People aren't arrested for being involved in traffic collisions. They're arrested or cited for the "PCF" or primary collision factor. In this case, it's a felony. Often times, people are cited for the PCF (such as running a red light.) Here, you lack any factual basis for your statement.
"people- so any of your kids like lindsay lohan, paris hilton? you didnt make them hate them cause they got a dui did you."
I didn't like Lindsay Lohan or Paris Hilton before they got DUI's, irrelevant question.
"& FOR THE HUNDRETH TIME JEREMY WAS NOT DRINKING."
How can you possibly know that? He told you? Wow, someone in jail proclaiming their innocence? I can't imagine. Unless you were present in the car with him, or were present when the CHP officers were conducting evaluations, you have know way of proving your statement.
So, now that I've crippled your entire argument, not that it had any statements rooted in reality or supported by facts, I leave you with this.
Apparantly, probable cause existed to arrest him for all the above listed charges. So, just remember - Jesus loves you. Click it or ticket.
Posted by jkinstler on December 26, 2007 at 8:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Code:PC Sec:191.5(a)
Level:Felony
Gross Vehicular Manslaughter While Intoxicated
Date:
Code:VC Sec:23153(a)
Level:Felony
Driving Under the Influence Causing Injury
Date:
Code:HS Sec:11360(a)
Level:Felony
Sale Or Transportation Of Marijuana
These are the charges Jeremy White is facing no more or no less....
I do know Jeremy wasn't drinking for the record... God Bless everyone involved we all need his support right now... Including "Jeremy" and may God work in his life and other young and older people out there who think this would never happen to you because we are living proof a tragic accident happened to someone we all loved and it has forever change our lives... God be with the Parra family as they no longer have their son, brother, or friend to hold on to... We on the other hand are not in their shoes...
Posted by Blizzy on December 26, 2007 at 8:54 a.m. (Suggest removal)
They never said he was drinking. 23153(a), as you'll notice is "driving under the influence" The elements are "any alcoholic beverage or drug, or combined influence."
"23153. (a) It is unlawful for any person, while under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug, to drive a vehicle and concurrently do any act forbidden by law, or neglect any duty imposed by law in driving the vehicle, which act or neglect proximately causes bodily injury to any person other than the driver."
Hmpf... sounds accurate.
Posted by spokenit on December 26, 2007 at 9:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)
All you have to do is look at his myspace and his friends amd oh yah BKlovesjeremy's comments and know what you are dealing with. Maybe it was a complete accident, that will play out in court. Because Jeremy has a get to "smoke pot card" doesnt mean he is free to do so and drive. I bet that he also shares his medical supply w/ his friends. Why at such a young age does he use that? And if he is so messed up that he needs marijuana for medical reasons whos motorcycles were those and does he ride them? Doesnt look like he really needs the drug. Looks like he likes to party by his own MY space and his friends alike. "BK" they will free Jeremy if he is found not guilty. I think they have visiting at the county, have you been there yet? Why dont you make a FREE JEREMY sign and go walk around the county jail if you so love him? To much work right? Yah stay comfortable and warm in your home while Jeremy gets one blanket, a pair of clothing not to mention the underware that someone else has already worn to put on, three meals a day without choice, a cell door that goes SLAM when shut at night, a toilet on the wall to share w/ his roomy( if he has one already) Oh did I mention the shower slippers they wear? And when its lights out thats it. No more phone/ no more light/ no more tv/ no more warm smiles/ mo more anything. That sorda sounds like when someone died right? Poor Jeremy.
Posted by BKlovesjeremy on December 26, 2007 at 9:54 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Wow- the knowledge that some people think they have is hallarious.
First I'd like to say Blizzy- are you kidding me? did you waste your time to re-write what other people said? Thanks for re-writing everything i've said- atleast people can see my opinion twice. To me; you've proven nothing- but CONGRATS! your amazing.
Obviously- theres no age limit- since i dont know my "factual basis" i also wouldn't know this is something called freedom of speech; right?
yes- i am a little girl- just turned 14 to be exact; i have no knowledge im just an idiot; exacltly why i have a 4.0- right? sorry i make your stomach ache- thats how i've felt since december 19th- as i get a call about 4 p.m. from my brother- balling.
spokenit- funny thing is- those are my brothers mortorcyles (the passenger); even funnnier- as when i go out with my friends to the movies or something jeremy's the one always telling be safe- call me for anything- AS HE'S STAYING HOME- such a partier it's sickning. Trust me- i've done what i could. sorry i dont have the money to fly seven hours; so i could see him in a orange suit- and cry myself to sleep- but what i could do; is write him; like i've done. THANKS FOR KNOWING NOTHING.
i think that sums it up- thanks.
Posted by Blizzy on December 26, 2007 at 10:24 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Thank you for recognizing my greatness, sometimes I feel like no one does but me.
I rewrote what you said, to make it easier to deconstruct your attempt at a defense. I also didn't make any attempt to restrict your first amendment rights, nor did I make any comments about your age.
I also didn't make any personal attacks toward you, but your statement of "Wow- the knowledge that some people think they have is hallarious." was quite rude, considering you don't know me, nor do you know my background.
Since you're such an honor student, you should be aware of certain legal concepts provided under the 4th and 14th amendments. You should also be familiar with statutory law and case law pertaining to this case - oh, wait...that's right, you're probably just about starting your first year of high school. So maybe you should leave criminal law to those of us who do it for a living.
I'll conclude now, now that my laughter has subsided. You should probably come back when you're ready to explain how you know all of these facts to be undisputably true.
Your tears provide me sustinance while a great CHP officer is in the hospital.
We'll free Jeremy, but only after he's convicted and serves his sentence. Meow.
Posted by BKlovesjeremy on December 26, 2007 at 10:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)
okay blizzy; let's not give you all the credit- wonderwoman.
do you enjoy trying to prove your right? does it make you feel better to try to prove a 14 year thats hurting and upset wrong? but i'm the immature one.
oh you didnt make any personal attacks? okay; even though i believe you did- i wont let it bother me cause what other people say really doesnt matter, it isn't about us hun.
hun- i wasnt talking about criminal law; where are you getting this from? i'm sorry i know my rights. yep- i am freshman in highschool- does that matter?! it doesn't make me any dumber than you, just because you know more about amendments than me. but like i previously said- your just amazing- oh yeah your welcome- feel special your getting credit from me- even though i know nothing; ha.
Posted by Blizzy on December 26, 2007 at 11:02 a.m. (Suggest removal)
The fact you're hurting and upset is irrelevant, you're defending, and insisting upon the release of a guy who killed a motorist, and nearly killed a CHP officer. This is why we don't call them "traffic accidents" anymore, as accidents imply it was unavoidable. A "traffic collision" as we now call them, is most often avoidable.
And yes, I receive immense personal satisfaction knowing I'm right. If my head grew any bigger, I may not fit it in the door.
You may not be talking about criminal law, but I am. I never said you were dumb, I just said you don't know what you're talking about - big difference.
You should be careful about complimenting me like that, you wouldn't want to help out my self-confidence any.
Posted by BKlovesjeremy on December 26, 2007 at 11:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I feel like being mature today; and stopping this conversation with you.
Knowing someone so selfish and bored with there life isnt going to stop.
For an adult to sit here and argue with a child shows who's the childish one in this conversation.
So my conversation with you has officially ENDED.
Posted by Blizzy on December 26, 2007 at 11:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Okay, one more for the road.
Selfish implies I care for no one but myself. I'm very concerned about Parra's family, I'm also very concerned about Officer Pedeferri's recovery. Your concern is the release of a criminal who ended one life, almost two.
All your comments include how smart you are for your age, yet you then hide behind that same age? If you don't want to have a conversation with the grown ups, then don't act like you have the capability to.
Thanks for playing.
Posted by Lula on December 26, 2007 at 12:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)
BK- I went to Jeremy's MYSPACE; not yours. Someone else talked abou the "free Jeremy", not me. He and his girlfriend were still a couple when this accident happened. She may be going to his hearing. I hear HE went out on Her. His MYSPACE has his occupation listed wrong. My comment was that HIS words are cheap - he couln't live them. How often have you seen him in the past 5 years? You seem to be misunderstanding lots of what has been said on this blog.....you are young apparently; you assume everyone is a female - hun, I respect your youth, your passion, and the right to love JEREMY. Hope this makes a difference in your life as you grow up. Cannot you respect the maturity and experience of those on this blog who know more and have more life experience than you? You are not the only one hurting in this.Perhaps you could print out this blog and take it with to a counsellor to help you deal with your pain. PS I for one never respected the "stars" who are such a mess.
jkinstler - on that same website to the far right there is another place to click and get further information on the chargers. They are spelled out a bit. Thank God your son is basically OK........
Posted by jkinstler on December 26, 2007 at 12:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Lula- I went on the website and found the charges and that is where I copied and pasted from the other charges were duplicates on a couple and false to a test he had taken. Which is false information as well. Thank you for your concern. My son will never be basically okay phycially he is, but mentally you have no clue nor would I care to address the status of my son with you or anyone else on here.
As for the fourteen year old girl on here please understand she is a child and being the mature person you are could you just not respond to any further comments she makes it would really mean a great deal to me as a mother. I don't believe you or anyone else need to discuss what she needs or who she needs to see. That really is something that you shouldn't concern yourself with as well.
I do know more facts at this point but once again have no reason to discuss them you nor anyone else on here. I believe you don't know one thing about Jeremy and his relationship with his girlfriend and to be honest with you it really doesn't concern any of us.
I find it amazing someone who claims to care and wanted him to get help continues to post all about what is happening when people can look for themselves they don't need it to be posted, but I guess you need to continue to hurt others as if they haven't been hurt enough. God Bless You and I hope and pray this stops because it is not doing any of the families any good to see this nonsense
Posted by jkinstler on December 26, 2007 at 1:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)
As for there relationship- i dont want to get very involved but i know, he does love her and they were a couple and i hope and pray she'll stay by his side.
"HE CANNOT go to the website now..........your words are cheap. Send him mail or a card."
- hmm... from what i understand that was to me; if it isn't obvious enough.
okay- his occupation is wrong; people make jokes- mine says im a elephant washer- as a JOKE.
Actually; to get technical- i grew up with him for the first 4 years of my life- which i remember very little; then he moved and i saw a few times a year. then this past year i've been with him for months at a time.
Yes; i respect all of my elders- even if there rude and i don't agree with there opinion.
Your absolutely NO ONE to tell me who i need to see; thanks for your concern though:)
Posted by BKlovesjeremy on December 26, 2007 at 1:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
excuse me- the last comment was from me.
Posted by spokenit on December 26, 2007 at 1:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Bk he isnt wearing orange, just to let you know. I believe they are blue so get that straight,, you who knows all.
Posted by BKlovesjeremy on December 26, 2007 at 1:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)
spokenit- i've never said i knew anything more than anyone else; to get that straight.
look under the blue- what's that color? haha- i'd say it's orange!
honestly- who really cares? oh yeah- just keep wasting your time.
Posted by spokenit on December 26, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)
One more thing Bk you post your comments like everyone else. Your going to take your hits like everyone else. You use your age as its something to be proud of and your grade point ave. You are as you stated 14 years old, you are to young to have a experienced opinion. You type on emotions not reality. Reality is this Jeremy is in big trouble facing some big time. IF Jeremy was just driving along and the axle broke etc.... then that will come to light and he will be released and charges will be dropped. But as of now it doesnt look to good for him. You shouldnt come on here and voice your FREE JEREMY s*** and expect anything other then what you are getting.
Posted by BKlovesjeremy on December 26, 2007 at 1:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)
spokenit- i never said anything about i cant take hit's like anyone else did i? or are you assuming because i wrote my age & grade point average- yeah i think so.
like i already said none of this bothers me one bit.
I expected a lot of people to talk there s***; obviously that's why i made one- since jeremy can't talk back; i will not for him- but in defense.
if you love someone- your not going to hate them for making mistakes are you- jeremy's like my brother- if your brother did this and was in jail- mind you; a person you really need in your life.... you would stick up for him.
like i said- thats how i understand for other families in this situation- because you probably need andy & the chp officer- that's why i will keep praying for you guys; cause i know it hurts like hell.
dont get me wrong- i have not once said that what jeremy did wasn't wrong (if he honestly did it)
Posted by dhatcher on December 26, 2007 at 2:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Has anyone gotten any update on Officer Pedeferri's condition?
Posted by Lula on December 26, 2007 at 2:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)
paso is small..........know them both quite well.
Understand about 14 yr old.........think she is misreading lots of stuff. Glad you monitoring her and knowing what she has taken on. You don't know any of our experiences, but I am speaking from some; and know what has helped others I have known. Most families stand by their loved ones. Notes specifically addressed to specific people were indicated as such. Please don't think they're aimed at you from me unless I said so. CHEAP words was for MYSPACE stuff. SOme is fun....but in this day and age anyone can be phony and mislead others. I just went to it when someone suggested it out of curiosity what everyone was talking about. Understand more than you know what your young man may be dealing with. Worked with many in similar circumstances. I was trying to direct people to the Ventura County Sheriff's website that gives the current "facts" as it pertains AT THIS POINT...........hmmmmmmmmm. And I don't rememeber telling you who to see...........
Posted by turbochrg01 on December 26, 2007 at 2:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I personally think that alot of the comments above or below are childish and people need to take a step back and look at the BIG picture. The person who wrote the soap on a rope is very uncaring and how would they know? Have they been to jail or prison? Would they like the same treatment? I feel for all involved but please treat others they way you would want them to treat you. It is my understanding INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY! A lot of people are hurting over this horrible, tragic, accident, I am sure that if the shoe were on the other foot you would not like people passing judgement on any of you. You would all hope to have a great support system of friends and family. May GOD Bless everyone involved.
Posted by becky_corralejo on December 26, 2007 at 3:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)
To the 14 year old little girl with the 4.0 average...you should be studying and learning how to spell instead of wasting our time on here with your junk. There is a reason 14 year olds can't vote...because you make no sense and you have no sense. When you finally grow up and mature a bit, you will see how foolish you sound on here. To have an opinion is one thing, but to spill your immaturity to people that know much, much more than you is really ridiculous. Have some compassion...a young man lost his life and a CHP hero is fighting for his life while your "friend" is still getting fed, having conversations, and probably smiling. Your "friend" chose to drive under the influence and with that he took a life...do you understand that? He KILLED a young man...MURDER!!! Do you get it? Whether he intended to do so or not...he DID and he can't take it back and I pray that your "friend" pays the ultimate price for what he did. You and all the other children on My Space need to learn from this mistake and wake up and face reality. Now go do your homework!
Posted by BKlovesjeremy on December 26, 2007 at 3:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)
becky_corralejo; i didn't make to anyone but the people that made comments to me. Opps, I'm type fast and was aggrevated and misspelled words- you don't know one thing about me- i wont lower myself fo you anyone nor tell anyone i dont know anything about that there not smart or have no sense- if it's such junk why are you reading and responding? As far as compassion- I have passion for everything and everyone- but for some reason not everyone feels the way i do.
Posted by BKlovesjeremy on December 26, 2007 at 3:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)
oh yeah sorry for my misspelled and typo errors haha:)
Posted by becky_corralejo on December 26, 2007 at 3:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Huh?? Okay, now try typing that in English! I said what I had to say...take what you need and leave the rest. Good luck to you little girl!
Posted by BKlovesjeremy on December 26, 2007 at 3:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I didn't comment to anyone until someone commented to me first. Sorry if I type fast and was upset. You don't know one thing about me and I will not lower myself to you or anyone else on here anymore. I don't tell others I am smarter or do I tell them they make no sense. If this is junk why do you keep reading and writing back? As far as compassion I have more compassion than most people. So I used smaller words and explained the last comment in complete English so maybe this will help.
Posted by devilangelhawk on December 26, 2007 at 5:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)
SHEET people, stay on the freaking point here. Not someones age or grade point average or even wasting the time to argue with them. The point is what has happened. So step outside of yourselves and stop being so dam selfish here!
Posted by Lula on December 26, 2007 at 5:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)
BK keep up your passion and make a difference in life..........for the good............many of us are stressed over this; and its not because we are young or old... Known J's girlfriend since she was LITTLE..............she was a lot like you! Interesting forum............
Posted by BKlovesjeremy on December 26, 2007 at 5:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Lula- thankyou; truly you will never know how much that means to me in a time like this...
Posted by Josie_Contreres on December 26, 2007 at 6:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)
IT'S INTERESTING HOW MR. WHITE'S “MYSPACE PAGE” WAS ALTERED SINCE YESTERDAY. IT DIDN'T HAVE THE OFFENDING "PERSONAL INFORMATION" THAT IT NOW REFLECTS. THE ADDITIONS DO NOTHING POSITIVE ON MR. WHITE'S BEHALF. BUT WILL HAVE AN EFFECT ON HOW HE IS VIEWED BY THE PUBLIC. (A NEGATIVE EFFECT UNFORTUNATELY)
As previously stated on another News Article:
"People are judged by, How they ACT, How they SPEAK, How they DRESS & “How they present themselves” Mr. White’s Web Page doesn’t help his CAUSE in my opinion."
Sincerest & Warmest Wishes to the Families effected by this tragedy.
I pray for you Officer Pedeferri for a FULL RECOVERY.
May Andy Rest Peacefully and his family Heal from their Loss.
May Mr. White AND HIS PASSENGER be Forever Changed for the BETTER and do Something Positive in their Futures to help ease the pain!
Posted by jkinstler on December 26, 2007 at 6:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)
It's amazing!!! how could Jeremy or someone else alter his myspace when his last log in was on the 17th of December???? Enlighten me some more Josie... and thank the Lord he doesn't judge us by the way we dress because I went to church in sweats and it never seemed to bother him nor anyone there. How we speak depends on the judge not everyone is blessed with such great intelligence. How we represent ourselves well I guess that again depends who is the judge. You should never judge a book by the cover is the way I was raised. I am just thankful we as christians are forgiven we are all sinners by nature and if you ask you shall receive. I don't think his page has anything to do with you know does it? And if I could delete it I would especially since you find it your business to go make it public. I do believe the boys will change for the better and do something positive. I have faith in the both of them and know the Lord knows whats in their hearts and I wanted to thank you once again since our number was on the space I know have had many crazy phone calls. Your wonderful and thank you again for pointing out something that really didn't concern you in the first place. God Bless you
Posted by spokenit on December 26, 2007 at 8:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)
BK What? Explain for me please: look under the blue and whats that color Orange? I guess I dont get it.
Posted by Lula on December 27, 2007 at 5:20 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Dear BK........and jkinstler....and others......some of us CAN relate to what you MAY be feeling or going thru...........our life experiences may have been similar or close to yours or affected someone near and dear to us........don't underestimate the passion of anyone who takes the time to post here or research what is going on..........just cause you don't know them
Too many people in our area have lost loved ones; or had them injured; or been incarcerated over for us not to care or this not to be our business. Many of their friends are still doing stupid stuff........the intensity and shock and memory seems to be "diluted" over time and people go back to their old ways or try to numb the pain and never really change. Incarceration seems to change people for ever. What a mess! Sorry for the nasty phone calls you say you're getting. They said on the radio the other day that the internet is the biggest influence for GOOD and BAD effects on people in life today..........ask MYSPACE to remove your info.
We all keep reading this blog and writing back.........hoping to make some sense of it and to vent.......too much deliberate meanness and stuff....
Posted by Lula on December 27, 2007 at 5:21 a.m. (Suggest removal)
PS Jeremy's webspace has been changed!
Posted by Lula on December 27, 2007 at 5:36 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Below is the additional information directly from Ventura County Sheriffs website info. anyone can go there and find this by clicking on Court information. These are the charges he is facing/fighting against. Three Felonies show up, then you can find further information in the spreadsheets. Just the current facts below......his attorney has to make sense of it all.
Violation Number Statute Offense Violation Desc Can
if Corrected Plea Disposition
191.5(a) PC F Gross Vehicular Manslaughter While Intoxicated N
12022.7(b) PC F S/A-Enh - GBI-Brain Injury, Paralysis N
23558 VC F S/A - Enh - Cause Bodily Injury or Death to More Than One Victim N
23153(a) VC F Driving Under the Influence,Injury,Refused Chemical Test N
12022.7(b) PC F S/A-Enh - GBI-Brain Injury, Paralysis N
23558 VC F S/A - Enh - Cause Bodily Injury or Death to More Than One Victim N
11360(a) HS F Sale Or Transportation Of Marijuana N
Posted by calgirlinky on December 27, 2007 at 6:59 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Can someone tell me why anyone brought up Myspace in the first place? Personally, I don't care what a bunch of idiots put down on a web page, that means nothing, and as it was stated earlier, most everything is a falsity anyways. So, leave the entire Myspace thing alone. The idea that anyone's family is receiving phone calls, be it for or against a particular party involved, is disturbing. Contact the phone company, have it traced and pursue charges. I don't know Jeremy, and I don't know the others involved, but I unfortunately have first hand knowledge of the "situation" (drunk/impaired driving, etc.) and it's after effects. BK, I'm sure you don't remember, as you aren't old enough, but years ago there was a major, tragic collision (I don't believe it was ever called an "accident") on the Conejo Grade. A drunk couldn't control her car and plowed into a car that happened to have one of my friends in it (along with several others). My grief has never ended, but as an adult, I know how to handle it and where the anger and frustration needs to be directed. I have known the pain all to well, and now as a social service worker, I see the effects on the "families" of those involved in bad decision making way more then I ever wanted to. Spending time on here or any other website professing your love and admiration for someone who made a CONSCIOUS decision to drive impaired (alcohol or drugs, does it matter, your still IMPAIRED)is really not going to do either one of you nor his family, Mr. Para's family or the officer and his loved ones any good. Use your age and your "obvious brilliance" (you do have a 4.0) to start educating others about the tragedies and loss that occurs from something like this. Show all of us and everyone else that will listen that you do understand the pain and grief that your "brother" chose to cause (and yes, he chose this...he chose it the instant he put the key in the ignition) and tell the world that you don't condone this, but that you want all the victims families and thier story to be told. Show us why, Lord, please tell me why, I or anyone else should have compassion for someone that puts innocent people in jeopardy for a buzz. I'm begging you or anyone else on here...tell me why we should have any empathy, sympathy or anything else. I also have a question for you BK....you say your brother was the passanger, correct? Was your brother impaired as well? If not, why did he not tell Jeremy to get out of the drivers seat and take the wheel himself? Friends don't let friends drive drunk/impaired/high.
Posted by jkinstler on December 27, 2007 at 7:04 a.m. (Suggest removal)
To all of you so concerned and thought it was your need to know, his brother, was able to change his myspace from a picture of a black rapper on his page, his spade, his occupation, and his icon as well it now says "lonely"... For that is what many of us are feeling, but in time God will heal each and everyone of us in this tragic accident... Which has left so many of us with a void only the Lord can fill... I can only speak about Jeremy as I knew him and what he means to my family... He was a kind hearted loving young man who never hurt anyone of us... He was always there for my children and teaching them right from wrong even if he himself was doing things not to my understanding... He had a love for animals and a love for children... He also loved his family and friends and would do anything for them...
We will never understand Why??? or What??? Caused this tragic accident as its not for our understanding...
I will continue to pray for the Parra family as no one can understand your pain for I have all of my children, Thank God, but do understand the loss of a loved all too well... May God heal your pain in time and put his arms around you...
To Officer Pedeferri and his loved ones we are all praying for a speedy recovery... I am so sorry for all the suffering and pain you and your loved ones are feeling...
To Jeremy White and Family we can only hold on to eachother... The love and support is what J needs from all of us and remember to be thankful for we do have... So many others lost so much... We can still make a difference...
Bklovesjeremy I love you and am proud of you... You have such passion in everything you do babygirl and keep it going throughout life and make the difference I know God has planned for you. We will all heal in time just don't worry for God has his hand on all of us... Keep praying and don't stop your love for life and others.. His love will shine through...
To others who are hurting I can only understand some of the pain your experiencing and am sorry for the loss, pain, and suffering your feeling... I hope and pray our youth and some adults out there learn lessons that driving is a priviledge that we all take for granted me included... Too many times have I looked of the road or checked my bikes as we were on the way to the track and know I was just blessed... I have made choices I am not proud of but I have learned many lessons over my forty years and I'm doing everything in my power to be the person God wants me to be and to teach my children the ways of Our Lord... I am blessed to be forgiven...
I have had many sick calls that made my stomach turn and messages in my inbox from someone on here who found me on Jeremy's myspace page I did delete the number, but whoever this is please pray and I pray for you as well... God be with you and your families as we all deserve his unconditional love...
Posted by Josie_Contreres on December 27, 2007 at 7:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)
jkinstler--"""It's amazing!!! how could Jeremy or someone else alter his myspace when his last log in was on the 17th of December???? Enlighten me some more Josie..."""
I wasn't the person who initially posted Mr. White's MYSPACE page on these News Posts, directing the WORLD to go there and read it to see "who he really is". It was BKlovesjeremy. I clicked, I read and I found it to be offensive and unbecoming to a young man who will soon be defending himself and his CHARACTER in a Court of Law. And interesting how it was again changed on the 26th and made PRIVATE. Perhaps it should have been PRIVATE from the beginning. And perhaps Mr. White should not have posted your telephone number for the WORLD to see . If HE hadn’t, you wouldn’t have received any phone calls. (That is wrong and who ever is calling should stop).
You are right... the LORD doesn't judge us. IT IS PEOPLE WHO JUDGE US by the way we talk, the way we act, the way we dress, and how we present ourselves to one another. It may not be RIGHT... but it is a fact. If a person wants to be viewed as a Law Abiding, Upstanding Citizen, then that person has to act like one. I am not Judging Mr. White, I am simply stating that if he wants to be recognized as a certain type of person, he has to act like one. And posting his jovial statements of who his is on his MYSPACE page, and the statements of his friends on his and their own pages, IS NOT DOING HIM ANY GOOD.
I realize you have anger and sadness, and I wish you a rapid recovery, but your anger is being directed at the wrong people. I wish you and your family the best, whatever that may turn out to be.
Posted by jkinstler on December 27, 2007 at 7:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)
calgirlinky-
First, I would like to say calling us or anyone idiots is far from the truth due to a myspace many have to keep in contact with loved ones and to montior our children...
I too have had first hand have felt this pain before while two of my girlfriends died in a similar accident at the age of 19... As well as my cousin who was a CHP officer and was killed as he stopped a vehicle on the freeway when I was younger...
As for my daughter she is venting like a normal 14 year old... She will do great things for I have faith in all of God's children...
As for the accident... I call it an accident for you shall call it what you want... I decline to comment for I wasn't in the car to know all the facts and both of the boys are still a wreck so until we know further information I don't feel it will do anyone any good to comment... I will state my son was fully aware enough that both of the boys got out of the car and ran to Mr. Parra to help pull him out has anyone ever mentioned that? So if under the influence of anything or to be impaired I don't believe you could act that fast and think on someone elses behalf the way they did... I could very well be wrong, but to my knowledge being under the influence of something I don't believe I could of done that...
My son is 16 and trust never thought for one minute as many other teenagers do that this would ever happen to them... He was questioned and released without a parent present as I was five hours away so I do believe if they were under the influence my son would of been sited and his father or I would of had to pick him up... Or at least that is what I believe...
Hope and pray your pain heals... God bless you
Posted by calgirlinky on December 27, 2007 at 7:58 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Forgive me, as possibly the idiot comment on the myspace issue was taken wrong. Myspace has proven itself very problematic for many a family (see the girl that killed herself over a false myspace page). I refuse to even look at myspace or let my two sons have anything to do with it, as I just can't see where it will help anyone. Email and family websites can be used just as easily.
As for your daughter, I believe that everyone is capable of greatness, in my job, I have to have faith. I was simply suggesting she take the opportunity to "vent" in a more productive way, and show everyone on here, including myself, that she truly does have a grip on the situation. I believe that if she were to "educate" others, even at such a delicate age of 14, that would do more to serve a purpose, help herself and your family get through this, and maybe even assist in closure or at the least, a bigger sense of peace for the families.
As for your son, I agree, at 16, we don't make the best decisions, but maybe join your daughter as the "first hand account" in telling the world, regardless of the outcome for his friend.
As the daughter of a former NYC and VPD officer, I am well aware, that even under the worst of circumstances, officers don't arrest someone and charge them with being under the influence just for the heck of it. I am, as are all the rest of the folks on here, trying to absorb and disseminate the best we can. Tell me why they would charge him with such if there was no impairment? I agree, if he wasn't, then we all should apologize for the comments, and if it is found so, make sure to let me know and I will be the first one! However, I just find it hard to believe that they would drum up these charges. Ok, to you cop "haters", I know you will say that police do such a thing, and there are those out there, but when responding to such a situation, that is the furthest from the minds of the first responders.
This should only be labeled one thing, tragic. I still have a hard time using accident at this time, because of the light the case is currently under, but as I said, if it is true that an axle broke or a tire blew, then I and everyone else will have plenty of crow to eat.
Jkinstler, all I can hope for you is peace in your home through all of this, and that all of your family and the rest of the parties involved are able to find the sometimes elusive light at the end of what seems to be a long, hard, dark tunnel.
Posted by jkinstler on December 27, 2007 at 8:04 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Josie_Contreres -
As of last night it was changed due to the fact Jeremy called and his brother was given the information...
My son told him to call in a message didn't realize his profile wasn't private for which now has been changed...
Your right we are all judged by people and is very unfair to those who are less fortunate not have the things so many of us are blessed with but the only thing that matters is God... He knows are hearts and our intentions so to me that is the only thing that matters... We all have made mistakes and will continue to do so for we are sinners by nature... And I too ask him to forgive me for every thought I might have that doesn't come from him...
I am not angry and if I came off that way I am truly sorry... I will not respond anymore for I see reading these things only hurts all of us more each and everyday and just hope and pray we all find it in our hearts to forgive... I have been a victim of rape and don't ever sit here and wish anything but the Lord on them... They too may have had a tragic event happen to have made them that way and never had anyone to guide them in the right direction... God Bless You
Posted by BKlovesjeremy on December 27, 2007 at 8:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)
To EVERYONE:
I'm sorry of I've been rude and in ways disrespectful- to some people on here I was just hurt and wasn't thinking of anyone else but myself and Jeremy even though I've been praying lots for all families- I feel a little selfish and that I should say sorry; I shouldn't have wrote "free Jeremy" because I understand more now that where he's at is where he belongs- if i like it or not until his jury date. I don't care for any responses honestly cause all everyone has put him and myself down; and I no longer feel the need to stick for Jeremy because I know with you guys I wont prove my point and you guys wont understand cause you dont know me nor Jeremy and aren't in our shoes- maybe that's why you guys have nothing nice to say back- because if you knew me or Jeremy no matter what the crime was you would know what a good person he is; if he deserves this or not you wouldn't make rude comments because Jeremy is at fault- but the person he is someone you could never get mad at cause he's truly amazing- but you guys would never know; cause you guys already made your mind up.
Don't judge a book by it's cover.
...Thats all i reall have to say on this website.
Posted by spokenit on December 27, 2007 at 9:36 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Bk This book would have never been read if the Main character would have been more responsible with his life and others around him. This and ONLY this chapter has now became open reading at the book club. BK apparently you are very close to Jeremy and therefore you stand by his side. No one faults you for that. Most people in this world are good people that would never hurt anyone. Jeremy on this day made a bad choice if his driving was impaired due to his own doing. The majority of us would have never Known Jeremy White if it wasnt him himself that wrote the chapter.
Posted by ca4ever on December 27, 2007 at 2:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Wow, you people have way too much time on your hands. Maybe you should try and spend it in more positive ways like donating blood for the officer that is still in ICU. And to the 14 year old on here, WHERE ARE YOUR PARENTS??? Do they see how much time you donate to someone who is in jail for killing someone? Geez, get a life
Posted by santabarbarasand on December 28, 2007 at 11:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)
ca4ever, her parent is one of the biggest posters... it's Christmas break, lots of people have too much time on their hands! I must as well cause I just sat here and browsed through the comments!
People forget that the article that they are talking about is that the CHP officer is still in critical condition. If everyone focuses their energy on thinking positive thoughts for the officer, maybe it will help him heal. Fighting about what happened changes nothing. Allegedly, Jeremy drove while impaired, he lost control of his vehicle and struck another, killing the drive and injuring an officer. Those are the facts at this time, as we all know them. People who are pro or anti Jeremy all know that these are the supposed facts. Jeremy will go to court, his lawyer will tell his story, the DA will provide proof of his being DUI and he will likely be convicted. For or against Jeremy means nothing in the judicial process, fighting about this, means nothing to the court.
If you're friends with Jeremy, help him to accept responsibility for what his actions were. You are doing him no favors by making excuses with him for what happened. Things happen in this life, we all make mistakes, some small and some huge, and we have to own up to them and deal with the consequences. Part of being a good person is to accept our faults and not make excuses for our screw ups. If you truly love him you will help him accept responsibility. Of course he had no INTENT for someone to get hurt, I don't think anyone here really thinks he MEANT for this to happen. If they do they are nuts. However, it did happen and he has blame, which he needs to accept in order to learn from it. His friends also need to accept it...
Pro or anti Jeremy...there shouldn't be either. As members of the same race (human race) we should accept that a mistake was made and instead of trying to further demolish Jeremy (who is probably already wishing he was dead) we should focus our energy on learning from it, teaching others to learn from it and again, sending your positive thoughts and prayers to the family of the deceased young man and the officer & his family. Quit fighting about it, jeeez!
Posted by ca4ever on December 28, 2007 at 12:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)
santabarbarasand - great points
Posted by piealamode on January 8, 2008 at 8:16 a.m. (Suggest removal)
What is going on with this case against Mr White? Why has his court date been moved? How is the police officer? Is there a web site for more info on this case?
Posted by Lula on January 14, 2008 at 6:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Regarding officer Pedeferri copy and paste the link into your browser/address:
https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/to...
Case continued apparently, according to the sheriff's website.
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