Concord High School girl's golf coach Jess Dooley has been suspended from coaching for a Tweet she allegedly posted Tuesday evening.
The Tweet under @dooley_11 said “Who's going to Walkerton, IN to burn down #memoriespizza w me? Agree with #FreedomofReligion bill? “That's a lifestyle they CHOOSE” Ignorant”
The account has since been deleted.
On Tuesday night, the owner of Memories Pizza said they would not cater a gay wedding, but would not deny service to gay customers.
Concord Schools Superintendent Wayne Stubbs wouldn't speak on camera, but said Dooley has been suspended from coaching until further notice pending an investigation.
The Walkerton Police Department issued the following statement:
The Walkerton Police Department is committed to extending professional police services to all in need, regardless of said person's sexual, religious, or political views. We encourage all to follow Indiana Laws and Statutes. We ask that all frustrations and rebuttals with Memories Pizza's recent media statements remain within the law.
Questions have arisen based upon Jessica Dooley's twitter comment “Who's going to Walkerton with me to burn down Memories Pizza”. The Walkerton Police Department has finished an investigation into this statement and submitted a case to the St. Joseph County Prosecutors office for possible charging of harassment, intimidation, and threats.
Once again, the Walkerton Police Department urges all to follow Indiana State law! Any and all violations of Indiana State Statue will be prosecuted to the fullest extent possible.
Assistant Chief of Police, Charles Kulp PE#280 Walkerton Police Department
Friday, April 3 2015 5:20 PM EDT2015-04-03 21:20:02 GMT
Tweet attributed to Jess Dooley
It has been three days since a local high school coach tweeted a threat about burning down a small pizza shop in St. Joseph County. And now, the high school is breaking its silence.
It has been three days since a local high school coach tweeted a threat about burning down a small pizza shop in St. Joseph County. And now, the high school is breaking its silence.
Friday, April 3 2015 1:34 PM EDT2015-04-03 17:34:35 GMT
While the politics of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act has sparked a divide across the country, a local church is looking to spread the message of inclusion.
While the politics of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act has sparked a divide across the country, a local church is looking to spread the message of inclusion.
Wednesday, April 1 2015 7:45 PM EDT2015-04-01 23:45:41 GMT
Members of the state's democratic caucus are speaking out against the religious freedom restoration law. Democratic Senator Jim Arnold talked exclusively to ABC 57 News.
Members of the state's democratic caucus are speaking out against the religious freedom restoration law. Democratic Senator Jim Arnold talked exclusively to ABC 57 News.
Wednesday, April 1 2015 6:59 PM EDT2015-04-01 22:59:19 GMT
The town of Walkerton and the Memories Pizza restaurant have gained national attention after an ABC57 story Tuesday evening. The restaurant's owners support the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
The town of Walkerton and the Memories Pizza restaurant have gained national attention after an ABC57 story Tuesday evening. The restaurant's owners support the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
Tuesday, March 31 2015 7:24 PM EDT2015-03-31 23:24:06 GMT
In Indianapolis, Governor Mike Pence held a press conference Tuesday to discuss the Religious Freedom Restoration Act he signed into law last week, and the negative publicity surrounding it.
In Indianapolis, Governor Mike Pence held a press conference Tuesday to discuss the Religious Freedom Restoration Act he signed into law last week, and the negative publicity surrounding it.
Tuesday, March 31 2015 11:56 AM EDT2015-03-31 15:56:27 GMT
In a press conference in Indianapolis, Indiana Governor Mike Pence addressed concerns about the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, which has put the state in the national spotlight.
In a press conference in Indianapolis, Indiana Governor Mike Pence addressed concerns about the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, which has put the state in the national spotlight.
Thursday, July 23 2015 9:37 PM EDT2015-07-24 01:37:25 GMT
Goshen Fire Investigators have determined that Thursday morning’s fire in a home on South Main St. was set intentionally. The family of four, including two young children, were not injured as a result of the fire, but the home is a total loss.
Goshen Fire Investigators have determined that Thursday morning’s fire in a home on South Main St. was set intentionally. The family of four, including two young children, were not injured as a result of the fire, but the home is a total loss.
Thursday, July 23 2015 11:50 AM EDT2015-07-23 15:50:13 GMT
Photo Courtesy Elkhart Police
Elkhart Police would like the community to know they’re not spending all their time taking reports and making arrests. They also take the time to help people in the community and sometimes, even have a little fun with local youngsters.
Elkhart Police would like the community to know they’re not spending all their time taking reports and making arrests. They also take the time to help people in the community and sometimes, even have a little fun with local youngsters.
Wednesday, July 22 2015 7:51 PM EDT2015-07-22 23:51:34 GMT
Three people are recovering after a car crashed into a Goshen Taco Bell Tuesday night. Goshen investigators say this incident is a result of several "run-ins" between the passenger of the car and a group of males who were approaching the vehicle.
Three people are recovering after a car crashed into a Goshen Taco Bell Tuesday night. Goshen investigators say this incident is a result of several "run-ins" between the passenger of the car and a group of males who were approaching the vehicle.
Thursday, July 23 2015 9:37 PM EDT2015-07-24 01:37:25 GMT
Goshen Fire Investigators have determined that Thursday morning’s fire in a home on South Main St. was set intentionally. The family of four, including two young children, were not injured as a result of the fire, but the home is a total loss.
Goshen Fire Investigators have determined that Thursday morning’s fire in a home on South Main St. was set intentionally. The family of four, including two young children, were not injured as a result of the fire, but the home is a total loss.
Thursday, July 23 2015 6:37 PM EDT2015-07-23 22:37:20 GMT
Wednesday night, 20 bison escaped from their ranch and wandered around Pierceton for several hours. With the help of neighbors, the bison were finally contained.
Wednesday night, 20 bison escaped from their ranch and wandered around Pierceton for several hours. With the help of neighbors, the bison were finally contained.
Thursday, July 23 2015 6:07 PM EDT2015-07-23 22:07:44 GMT
A former substitute teacher with the South Bend Community School Corporation was charged with sexual misconduct with a minor for allegedly getting a 14-year-old girl pregnant.
A former substitute teacher with the South Bend Community School Corporation was charged with sexual misconduct with a minor for allegedly getting a 14-year-old girl pregnant.
Thursday, July 23 2015 5:48 PM EDT2015-07-23 21:48:07 GMT
Photo courtesy Marion County Sheriff's Office
Just two days after deputies from Lake County announced convicted killer and child molester Richard Dobeski had left northern Indiana, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office announced Dobeski was arrested.
Just two days after deputies from Lake County announced convicted killer and child molester Richard Dobeski had left northern Indiana, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office announced Dobeski was arrested.
Tweet attributed to Jess Dooley
