LIFE AFTER THE ARREST

LIFE AFTER THE ARREST

Author: Lonnie D. Hammond January 6, 2026 Duration: 48:13
Members of the Vice and Narcotics Division have been arrested and are awaiting trial on serious drug charges. The District Attorney has stated he will ask for active jail sentences for all defendants convicted. I am currently out on a bond of one hundred thousand dollars, awaiting trial. An informer has come forward and accused me of forcing him to sell confiscated drugs. In other words, putting drugs back on the street that have been confiscated during drug raids. This in...

Lonnie D. Hammond hosts 50 Years Dealing with the System, a podcast born from his unique, ground-level view of the judicial world. This isn't a theoretical discussion; it's a conversation shaped by decades of direct experience, including his time as a narcotics investigator. Each episode pulls back the curtain on how things really work, moving beyond the courtroom to examine the professional networks and influential individuals who often control the levers of power. The discussions are about the mechanics-how the system is navigated, manipulated, and managed on a daily basis. Listeners will hear candid reflections on the profound ways these structures impact careers, businesses, and everyday life. By focusing on the human elements within this vast framework, the podcast offers a rare, long-term perspective on institutional influence. Tune in for a straightforward, insider's look at the complex interplay between power, procedure, and people. You'll find this podcast a direct and unfiltered exploration of a world that operates just beneath the surface, affecting decisions and destinies in both business and personal realms. It's a deep dive into the realities few see from the inside.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 10

"50 Years Dealing with the System"
Podcast Episodes
THE ORDEAL CONTINUES [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:41
The members of the Vice and Narcotics unit of this city finally have their day in court. All stand in courtroom and plead guilty to all charges. I am the only defendant left. The DA has waited for someone to come forward…
I AM ARRESTED BY THE AUTHORITIES!!! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:18
You have the right to remain silent and anything you say can and will be used against you in court of law. Do you understand these rights? I remember saying these words to individuals on many occasions. On this occasion…
LIFE WITHOUT THE SQUAD [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:08
I am now officially NOT a member of the vice and narcotics division. My resignation is official and I had begin a new phase of my life. Several officers have been arrested for the sell of confiscate drugs. Deals are bein…
MY CAREER DECISION [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:11
This episode will continue to expose the investigation into the actions of the Vice and Narcotics division of our city. Members of the squad are arrested and the remaining members are constantly being harassed. Vice offi…
THE INTERNAL INVESTIGATION [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:26
Members of the police department's Vice and Narcotics Division are under investigation on charges of Distribution of Narcotics and Conspiracy to Distribute Confiscated Drugs. If convicted of these charges, these officers…
Snitches-Who are these People and why do they do What they Do/ [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:41
In this episode we will explore the world of the informer or "snitcher" as they are called. Cooperating individual, stoolie, no matter what name or label is used, the process is the same. Why do these people do this.?Wha…
MY EARLY MONTHS ON THE VICE AND NARCOTICS SQUAD [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:10
After careful soul searching and convincing myself I had the knowledge, desire and attitude to success, I made the decision to join the vice and narcotic squad. I still had doubt, but these concerns were coming from the…
Decision- To join the  Vice and Narcotics  Squad or Not! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:47
The choice was very simple. Should I join the vice and narcotics unit or remain a public safety officer. There were rumors of misconduct and unfair arrest practices being done by agents. I was residing in the part of the…