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" all I know if that was me drunk and Leaving the seen of the crash the cops would have draged me from the car and beat the crap out of me.So lets get real here of course he was wasted. "

" lets rally together at the court house on july 17th at noon till we get some answers. we will call in all the news crews to join for coverage so that the AG will treat him like anyone else. bring your own sign and some water. the people of this county need to put a stop to this and be fair. as we all know by reading the blogs the people need to be heard. call the AG and make your voice be heard. see you there "

" TO ERROR IS HUMAN BUT BUT AT TAX PAYER EXPENSE TOO MANY TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED IN OUR COUNTY IN THE PAST WITH OUR COUNTY OFFICIALS. MR. COLBRY. REMEMBER MR. TOM JANKOVIC AND OUR COUNTY DRUG PROBLEM ? NO JAIL TIME WAS GIVEN TO HIM EITHER ! HIS FATHER WAS THE FORMER CHIEF OF POLICE OF OWOSSO . HOW SOON WE ALL FORGET. YOU MAY BE SORRY BUT , ARE YOU SORRY THAT YOU GOT CAUGHT ? I HOPE YOU GET THE HELP YOU NEED. I ALSO HOPE YOU RESIGN AND SAVE US ALL OUR HARD EARNED MONEY AND YOUR SELF ANY MORE EMBARRASSMENT MR. COLBRY. "

" sheriff says alcohol may be the factor in this hit and run. they are already trying to cover this up people.we need to act on this so he gets what he desirves.come on we the tax payer pay there wages in this town. lets clean up this currupt town. "

" I hope he wasn't on "official business" or "lunching" with other county officials.As for his "sickness", did this just develop overnight,doubtfull. So this guy has been deciding the consequences and punishment of fellow citizens either buzzed or hungover, neither one a stable frame of mind. "

" EVERYONE KNOWS IN THIS TOWN...
ITS WHO YOU KNOW....
FOUND OUT FIRST HAND A YEAR AGO WHEN EVERYONE AT MY JOB LOST THERE JOBS AND FAMILY AND FRIENDS WERE THE REPLACEMENTS....
NOTHING WILL HAPPEN TO THIS GUY...
NOTHING "

" The man has a problem. Hopefully he gets help. In the mean time, let the justice system work. Why all the negativity before actions are even done? This isn't going to be over in days. Luckily no one was hurt seriously. Public life can be a b-, what goes around can come around.

Let he who is without blame cast the first stone! "

" It's Bu11sh*t that they couldn't arrest this idiot because they're waiting for the results of the test at the hospital. They know instantly whether there's alcohol or not. I know, I've administered those tests at the hospital I work in. If he was drunk they would have known it right away, and he should have been put right in jail. "

" DID I READ THAT RIGHT? HE COP YANKED HIM OUT OF THE CAR, THEN SEEING WHO IT WAS, WALKED HIM BACK TO THE CAR AND GAVE HIM THE OK TO LEAVE????


POOR COLBY IS JUST SICK. BOO-HOO. BUT NOT SICK LIKE ALL THE PEOPLE HIS MAGNET BUDDIES ARE DESTROYING. CAUSE HE'S DIFFERENT. lol
HOW'S IT FEEL COLBY? "

" He is a politician and will be able to get throgh this with zero happening. The state will pay for rehab out of state. and he will return to our county to work. Please Please get ready to vote at the next election. that is the only way we can get him out. remember he is a politician all is allowed and covered up "

" Who was orchestrating the handling of this case last Tuesday. I personally find it hard to believe that these officers chose to handle it this way all on their own. With such a prominant person, I would think the smart thing would be to follow everything to the letter of the law. Someone had their dunce cap on that day. "

" As a mother with children, it certainly is alarming to see this kind of behavior present in someone who is supposed to have leadership qualities. From what I have heard, it sounds as though the alcoholism is a family issue, as I have heard that his son has had issues with consuming alcohol and getting behind the wheel as well. Apparently, these issues have mysteriously disappeared off of his record, as I'm sure will happen in this instance as well. Mr. Colbry is a danger to anyone who is driving on the road, but lets not make this just about Mr. Colbry, it's about anyone who makes a senseless decision to get behind a wheel intoxicated. It's simply ignorant and irresponsible. "

" HOW MANY OF US HAVE BEEN IN FRT OF THIS GUY AND HAD HIM THROW THE BOOK AT US ????? PLEASE RAISE YOUR HANDS ! THIS GUY BETTER GO THROUGH HIS DUE PROCESS OR I SAY WE VOTE ALL OF THEM OUT AND START VERY FRESH ! LETS SEE IF THAT NEW SHERIFF CAN EARN HIS PAY CHECK.RESIGN YOU S.O.B !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 "

" It's time for Mr. Colbry to resign. What an embarrassment for our county. "

" Oh, Big Randy will be alright, he will retire with a full pension, and all his friends singing his praises till the end.
The guy is a liability to the county, but we'll see what our elected officials will do. MY guess,,,,nothing. "

" RE;Kristy wrote on Jul 8, 2009 10:57 PM:

" IF you or I left the scene of an accident, especially one as bad as this one seems to be. WE would have the COPS surrounding our HOME with guns drawn.
Why is it some are above the rule of law???? "
XACTLLY!!! I agree to the max!!! "

" Randy is by all accounts a decent fellow. He will have a higher standard to follow and that that the State of Michigan has a program for Lawyers and Judges that suffer from the disease he will be required to jump through a lot of hoops.

He will face the following:

1) embarsement;
2) public ridicule;
3) heightened scrutiny;
4) Attorney Grievance;
5) an Attorney General running for higher office;
6) admission of a problem;
7) censor; and
8) a host of other issues that you and I do not suffer because we are not public figures.

Good Luck Randy in your recovery.

, "

" Here's a link to follow up & complain to the AG. Let's get justice for us COMMAN PEOPLE!
https://secure1.state.mi.us/complaints/consumer.aspx "

" colby always has been a big vodka drinker they should take some hair samples also to see what other kinds of drugs he was on when he chose to get behind the wheel of a automobile.i always thought he was on drugs when i would run into him.serve and protect what a joke.the cops should have there badges taken also i mean keystone cops "

" he should be behind bars he is a threat to socity and himself. just goes to show us what kind of a kangaroo court we have in corunna. ive seen duputys take people to jail for just a open beer in the car.let me go out and do what he did. i would be sitting in the corunna jail with no bond. "

" Here we go again. . . It looks like we owe this man , Margaret and the sheriff a huge THANK YOU for getting the people of the county thinking again. Also, if he gets off free, look out everyone - the drunks are going to take over the roads!
I won't ever want to drive on the county roads again! Justice for ALL !!! "

" If I went work under the influence and damaged company property or injured someone, I would be driven directly to the hospital to take a drug and alcohol test, and if I was to be found under the influence of one or the other I would be terminated at once. Mr. Colbry should be considered to be a liability to the county, all the cases he, held in court and or shadowed should be re looked. He may have been under the influence at those times. “ How fair is the people that were convicted under his intoxicated recommendations “ .
“Mr. Colbry says he has a problem“, well in my eyes its to late you should have asked for help before you endangered a persons life -- IF THAT WAS MY CAR YOU HIT, YOU COULD HAVE KILLED MY KIDS --- THINK ABOUT THAT --- Sorry no second chances "

" STEP IT UP BRAIDWOOD YOUR THE SHERIFF DO YOUR JOB.HE BELONGS BEHIND BARS.HE'S LUCKY HE DIDN'T KILL SOMEONE. "

" This is corruption at its finest. The people responsible for this fiasco should all be ashamed of themselves. I thought Shiawassee County was better than this. I feel a lot less safe knowing these jokers who are supposed to protect and serve us, are only interested in watching each other's backs.

Here's some advice for my fellow Shiawassee residents. If you ever get pulled over by a county cop for driving drunk, ask for the same treatment they gave Randy Colbry- a hand getting out of your car and a quiet ride to the hospital, where they check you in secretly and send your blood to Siberia for testing so you have a few weeks to come up with an excuse. It's only fair, right? "

" What a hypocrite! He has tried to destroy 5 area Dr's who he set up with his magnet sting - having undercover agents pose as drug addicts seeking treatment. Now he tells us he has a problem but is looking forward to serving Shiawassee County in the future. No thank you. Hopefully the A.G. will make the appropriate determination in this case and question his judgement in other areas as well. I would urge anyone who wants to make their voice heard to e-mail our Attorney General in this regard. "

" He's not the only drunk cop in the county. Just go down to Steve's place on Thursday night to see the rest of them. Then hit Jumbo's on Friday to see the Corunna school teachers and school board people catching a buzz. "

" I think the AG should look into the charges against the 5 doctors also......was this a personal vindictive of someone in the Prosecutors office? "

" I think this whole ordeal is a bunch of BS. If I or any other person had done what Colbry did we would be sitting in jail. We would not been able to go home because we pretend to be sick. The everyday person would had to taken the blow test and if refused, driver's license taken away and taken to the hospital for a blood test. Why is Colbry being given special treatment? "

" I know some kids that have been treated mercilessly by Mr. Colbry for doing LESS than he's just done. Their lives will never be the same, yet I doubt he will suffer any consequences. What a wonderful example to our school kids. I'm outraged and elated that I didn't vote for him. "

" This is bull. Anyone else would be in the jail already. I see our new Sheriff is doing a wonderful job! "

" It is time for Randy to leave. Tell Ms.
McAvoy, her input hardly can mean anything, she is the best at being a fake. Colbry to bad old man save face and retire face your dues you goofed up "

" Did you know that Councilman Ben Frederick was arrested for driving under the influence while running for Owosso City Council in 2007? (BAC of .14% -- 75% over the legal limit)

Here is the record link: http://www.co.genesee.mi.us/districtcourt/recordschk.htm

Here is the case number: SDF0700048

There are probably more cases of our local elected officials breaking the law and attempting to conceal the information just so that they can continue to be elected. "

" It is amazing how people draw their own conclusions. Kudos to the Sheriff's Department for handling this in a professional manner. The report was written and forwarded to the AG. While Colbry appears to be in the wrong, there was no FELONY committed. There was a deputy that did his job and did it well, so don't blame the sheriff or his people just because you have a criminal history and a bone to pick with the prosecutor. If the outcome is not to your liking, take it up with the AG! "

" A person in a position such as prosecutor should be held to the highest standards of the law. This wasn't just an accident. Randy knew he was too drunk to drive but got behind the wheel anyway. This man could have easily severely injured or killed the citizens he is sworn to protect! As far as I'm concerned, he has now compromised his position and should resign. How can he possibly prosecute someone for a crime. He is an embarrassment to the citizens of this fine community. "

" I thought that committing multiple crimes while in possession of a gun would make this a felony? Sounds about how Ole Randy would play it out on you or me in this situation. "

" Wouldnt it have been funny if the ER doc told him to take 2 tylenols for his pain? Then said they were too afraid to prescribe a narcotic cuz it wasnt justifiable according to his office. God too funny. "

" I just dont understand why certain people get away with saying they. have a problem and NOT bein in jail. can we all say that and get out of the free! NOT!!! "

" Involved in a hit and run accident? Swerving all over the road? Couldn't walk by himself? Ran into the ditch?
Taken to OMH but no record of him being there? Not in jail? Any one of us would have probably received an accidental blow on the head.
A trip to OMH and a long stay in jail.
How come Sheriff Bradwood? The only good thing to come from this is the Argus Press is doing a good job of covering it. I am proud of you Argus for about the second time in my life. "

" alot of us, comman people, who don't have 'a name, or a position' in the courts/county/offices, are very sickened by this VERY unprofessial actions of the same officials who do NOT hesitate to throw the book, & the shelf it's sittin on, at 'regular'folks. This is way beyond sickening, & we WILL follow this story, & report it to ANY & All who will listen! MAKE AN EXAMPLE OF HIM & THE SO CALLED JUSTICE SYSTEM in SHIAWASSEE CTY!!!! "

" They claim he will be treated like everyone else, but since when was anyone taken to the hospital before they blew for their alcohol levels. And since when do you then get to go home and call in sick. Colby should know what is right from wrong. Why isn't he sitting in jail like the rest of the drunk drivers? It will be real interesting as to how this little incident is covered up. Let's watch and see!! "

" Unfortunately, as the top cop in the county he is unarrestable. That is why the Attorney Generals office is involved. He is also an elected official. As such, he can only resign or be recalled for the time being. I'm pretty sure that until he is convicted, he can't be administratively removed by a higher power. This is one of those instances where patience is required, just look how long it took to get rid of Kilpatrick in Detroit. I think that it will be very difficult for him to remain in office regardless, even if he is not convicted. Now is the time for a qualified individual to begin a recall campaign. I think it would be very easy to unseat Colbry. "

" THis man just dident leave work and get toasted. Sounds like he has had a drinking issue for some time. Little doubt that he was drinking at work before he left, you would have to be. Any decision this man has made in the past 5 years needs to be looked at very close. I have always wondered if he was just off his rocker or on drugs or something. Now I know he was a drunk! He is the one to decide if a crime has occured and what the person should get,several times first time offenders who gave a great amount of their time to make this a better world and made a mistake were treated like crap from this guy. I can only hope he is treated the same, good luck finding a job with a record, hope you loose your house, go bankrupt. What a looser. Oh and Margaret Mc Avoy is the Village Idiot, she has never had a clue and never will. "

" wow, it never ceases to amaze me that the government still tries to "duck and cover" for those who work for them. There are no A bombs here, just a prosecuting attorney that is a person of quote "do as I say, not as I do." This is a case of no special treatment, there is a law in place for a reason, to protect the innocent, and there is nothing innocent about this incident. "

" Ok so now we know that during his lunch hour he got plastered, next question, had he been drinking when he was prosecuting the doctors?? if thats the case then those should be thrown out. "

" If anybody should have known better then it should be Mr. Colbry and if didn't then he has no business practicing Law! Sound familiar? I wonder if he was drinking when he charged the 5 doctors with multiple felonies? Getting behind the wheel of a car while intoxicated and endangering every life in this county to me is a far worse act then a doctor writing a prescription to someone after lies were told to the doctor. Instead of sweeping this under the rug we need to sweep the people out the door in the county prosecutors office. "

" One step at a time "Who Cares". If Colbry is any kind of man at all he will apologize for his actions and forfeit his position. At this point he has not had the decency to even respond to the public. Thank you for encouraging the readers to get involved though. we might need a few thousand of their signatures "

" HEY ARGUS WHY DID NOT YOUR EMPLOYEE TELL YOU? WHY DID HE TELL TO TV STATIONS AND NEWSPAPERS FIRST? SEEMS ODD. "

" throw him in the same cell with the doctors. "

" Git the rope Billy Bob!! You all want to be Judge and jury and don't know much about the law. "

" not blind, the people of this county wait for things to happen when they do not like a person in office. They do not take action in the first place! If you think someone is not doing their job then you need to get out there and do a recall instead of waiting for someone else to take the first step. Instead on complain on this site, start a recall! "

" Horroc wrote on Jul 9, 2009 12:35 PM:

Comments of other post on argus-press

" In the argus today it says McAvoy said, "He is going to decide what he needs to do, based on what his physicians recommend." What is meant by that?

Thank you William Gibson for stepping up, and not being afraid to state what others are trying to hide, McAvoy. Argus Give Gibson a raise!

I bet as more of this comes out McAvoy will do like most political people do and throw Colbry under the bus. "



Disgusted wrote on Jul 9, 2009 11:53 AM:

" It doesn't surprise me that Mr. Colbry is a drunk driver. My family was hit by a drunk driver, who left the scene, went 2 miles down the road and hit a tree and was picked up walking away from that accident. The driver was charged with failure to report an accident. The drunk was given 6 months probation. She could have killed my family, but it didn't matter! I certainly did not vote for him!! "



Dave wrote on Jul 9, 2009 11:06 AM:

" This guy is one of the biggest low lifes in shiawasse county there nothing upstanding about him. Hes a loser and should have been tossed out at election time. "



OUTRAGE IN OWOSSO wrote on Jul 9, 2009 11:04 AM:

" well i wonder what mr colby will get . doesn't he suppose to up hold the law. and suppose to be an examaple to others as a good citizen. And should he get same treatment as the doctors got.people this should not die down he procutes people but is no better if he drinks and leaves scene of accident.. we would be arrested if it happen to us . And i think a man that does this in a high position should be dis barred. Who would want to go before him in court. I hope Judge Lastostroa is as tough on him as he should be.I know he human but he took an oath to up hold the law and he let us all down So Dr Huff's friends get on board and express your opinion "



wkoper wrote on Jul 9, 2009 10:29 AM:

" Let's get this guy back on the job prosecuting drunk drivers in Shiawassee County to the fullest extent of the law! He needs to seek the harshest penalties available when prosecuting these idiots! "



wkoper wrote on Jul 9, 2009 10:22 AM:

" Just glad he didn't have to sit eight hours in a holding cell until he was sober. This should be reserved for common drunks not elected officials, they are special and deserve special treatment even when violating the law. They are not like you or I the common people. "



Living in the Real World wrote on Jul 9, 2009 9:55 AM:

" It's about time karma caught up with Colbry.

I can't believe he was elected AGAIN. There seem to be so many people that know what a hypocrite he is. So how did he win? Too many people forget to vote? I know I voted and was amazed when I read that he made it for another term. If he doesn't step down, then I suggest everyone remember this incident and make sure you vote should he decide to run in another election.

He's not the only one shaming this county.

I feel for the other person involved in the accident. Another innocent person suffering effects of a hypocrite on the loose. "



TODD SYDOW wrote on Jul 9, 2009 9:47 AM:

" I respect Mr Colbry as an individual, but that could have been a fatal accident and it could have been my wife and children. It appears that he is getting special treatment as BAC results can be had in minutes. Most anyone else in this situation would be in jail right now waiting on a court appearance! "



who cares wrote on Jul 9, 2009 9:41 AM:

" I think all of you need to step back and wait to see what happens. If so many of you are unhappy about the situation or the politics of the county why do you wait for something like this to happen before you voice your opinions? You either need to take a stand before if you don't like the way things are done or think a person is corrupt or you live with what is done. "



Marc wrote on Jul 9, 2009 9:39 AM:

" Wonder if they gave Colbry Vicodin for his injurys? "



itsme wrote on Jul 9, 2009 9:21 AM:

" All eyes are on the way this will be handled. I commend the sheriff for his actions, this is the right thing to do.
Mr. Colbry was elected by the people, If he is charged, he should step down, the people will demand it.
I know people do stupid things and understand he has never had this happen before. I also know a few other people who made the the same mistakes in the past, they steped down and moved on in life. Its the right thing to do! "



shiatown wrote on Jul 9, 2009 8:07 AM:

" To Gary,mistaken identity? you must work for shia county "



Gary wrote on Jul 9, 2009 7:55 AM:

" This would be a good project for the Argus press staff. They hammered Sheriff Wilson out of office. Now we will see if a much more serious situation and charges are pursued against Proc. Colbry with the Argus in the lead. "



Nichole wrote on Jul 9, 2009 7:47 AM:

" First I woud like to say that his BAC could not have been 2.8. Second, I do believe that SCSD may not have been able to charge him due to his title in the county. Lets say they did charge him and took him to jail. What happens if they made one minor mistake? The whole case could be tossed out and then there would be a huge outcry. Political cover up or favoritism. We wouldnt want that. I think that the county didnt want to make even the slightest mistakes. Considering this is the top cop he knows ALL of the rules that we might not take into account. I think that our newly elected Sheriff has handled this properly. This isnt Shiawassee counties jurisdiction since he is the prosecutor.

The AG will have to charge him with his crimes. It is their jurisdiction. There are procedured that must be followed. Contact the AG office via email. Tell them how you feel. Be classy and tactful about it. We have voices use them. Also remember that every ne deserves mercy too. "



Concerned wrote on Jul 9, 2009 7:32 AM:

" Looks like the "honeymoon" is over for the Sheriff too. This whole matter is a slap in the face to the citizens of Shiawassee County and the State of Michigan. What happened to the breath test? Was he not able to have that administered to him on the spot? Seems like this was "an accident just waiting to happen". Will be interesting to see if "Justice" is really served here. Guess if he was workin for the City of Corunna, he would have gotten away with it, but that was another example of the "good old boy system at work". I thought this new Sheriff was "top notch"? Why didn't he bring in the State Police to handle this one if he is employing Colbry's son? Just a shame, period! "



nospecialtreatment wrote on Jul 9, 2009 7:21 AM:

" Do you remember the cop from Durand who was drunk, ran his vehicle into the ditch?
It was a one car accident.

He lost his job.

Why didn't Colbry go to jail and get thrown in with the other drunks, like what would happen to the average joe? "



Joe wrote on Jul 9, 2009 7:16 AM:

" Once again a politician gets treated with kid gloves while us citizens are held to the strictest standard of the law. We would be in jail with several felony charges, waiting to see the judge, for an outrageous bond. A double standard that is waived in our face quite often in this county. "



Dano wrote on Jul 9, 2009 7:06 AM:

" Hey, come on everyone!! He was just investigating prescription drug use! "



Kingpinn wrote on Jul 9, 2009 7:04 AM:

" Sounds like Shi-county law enforcement needs to be investigated. I have seen the car of the victim and this story could be a whole lot different. Murann "relative" suggest you know who could have prevented this from happening. Do something about it.

Quota of the Day

"They knew better," said Shiawassee County Prosecutor Randy Colbry. "And if they didn't know better, they don't have any business practicing medicine."

You knew better Randy Colbry and you should not be practicing law "



Whats he made of wrote on Jul 9, 2009 6:38 AM:

" I agree with Don.

Colbry needs to resign or we need to start a recall campaign against him.

For those of you that drink and drive. You need to take notes of his actions from start to finish, you are about to learn about ethics and integrity, or how to get away with breaking the law, either way a lesson will be learned. "



writer22 wrote on Jul 9, 2009 6:36 AM:

" Thanks to Horroc for posting the quote of the day....

"They knew better," said Shiawassee County Prosecutor Randy Colbry. "And if they didn't know better, they don't have any business practicing medicine."

Likewise Mr. Colbry! You knew better, and if you didn't, you have no business practicing law or being the chief prosecutor anywhere.

I can't believe there are people that are still trying to stick up for this man. Come on people. Look at the facts. If this had been you or me, we'd be sitting in jail for sure. I understand he can't be jailed in the general population, but at least give the people of Shiawassee County the satisfaction of having him jailed, even if it means being locked up in another county jail. "



Don wrote on Jul 9, 2009 1:45 AM:

" Seems to me I have heard something similar to this recently: Mr. Colbry knew better and if he didn't know better then he has no business practicing Law.
He needs to resign or we need to start a recall campaign against Mr. Colbry. "



Lisa wrote on Jul 9, 2009 1:27 AM:

" First they should make sure it was him then put him in jail for a hit and run like any other person. If he was on the clock, then he should step down from his position. Leaders are supposed to lead by example . Not the "Do as I say not as I do" Concept. "



jeff wrote on Jul 9, 2009 1:00 AM:

" why was he not arrested his blood achohl was 2.8 he was so drunk he couldnt get his car in park and when he got out it knocked him down then ran over his legs why was he not arrested any body else would have been maybe its because his son works for the sherriff and i hope he was off the clock but i doubt it if he uses the excuse that he had to put his dog down would that fly for any body he procecuted "



Julie wrote on Jul 9, 2009 12:36 AM:

" I would like to know also why he didn't go to jail! Anyone else would have. "



d.c. wrote on Jul 9, 2009 12:09 AM:

" the court in shiawassee will not do anything to him. If you work in the court system in shiawassee county you can bet he will not have any problem getting out of this one. Colbry would make sure the court would see you as a danger to the public and make your life suck for awhile if you did a hit and run drunk driving like he did. "



DS wrote on Jul 8, 2009 11:25 PM:

" If it was anyone other citizen, they would already be in jail. That is where he belongs whether he was drinking or not. We all know you are not to leave the scene of an accident. Maybe he will lie himself out of this one as he lies during court to make his cases.
Is there anyone that is still honest in this world to serve as a public servant? "



Former Resident wrote on Jul 8, 2009 11:23 PM:

" The blood tests always take a few weeks on every drunk driving case regardless of where you live or who you are. The blood test has to be shipped to the MI State Police Crime Lab for testing, and because your great Govenor has cut the MSP budget so much and has now took on the burdon of the Detroit PD Crime Lab casese, you the citizens suffer and must wait. Call the Govenor if you don't like to wait for a few weeks to see the results. "



Rhonda wrote on Jul 8, 2009 11:14 PM:

" What a hypocrit,he judges people like you and i every day and yet does this in the middle of the day,how many times has this happened before? We will never know,and shouldnt he be behind bars like any other human being or is this special treatment by Shiawassee counties finest? "



Joe wrote on Jul 8, 2009 11:14 PM:

" I wonder if Mr. Colbry was drunk when he decided to charged my doctor with all these felony counts? If proven to be drunk he certainly put the community that he has chosen (and elected) to protect and serve at considerable risk. This was a choice that he made- to get behind the wheel of a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol- In my opinion a act which is far worse then a doctor writing a patient a prescription after they have been told a lie to obtain the prescription. Substance abuse does not discriminate, I hope he checks himself into a good rehab center. "



Meredith wrote on Jul 8, 2009 11:10 PM:

" Maybe he is addicted to prescription drugs and didn't know what he was doing? LOL!!! "



Kristy wrote on Jul 8, 2009 10:57 PM:

" IF you or I left the scene of an accident, especially one as bad as this one seems to be. WE would have the COPS surrounding our HOME with guns drawn.
Why is it some are above the rule of law???? "



flyonthewall wrote on Jul 8, 2009 10:55 PM:

" If this doesn't finally tell you people that there are two sets of laws(one for us, one for law enforcement/wealthy/connected) in this country, nothing will, and we're all in trouble . . . smell the coffee people! "



Teresa wrote on Jul 8, 2009 10:34 PM:

" Regardless of any party, corruption happens on both sides. If you do not like it, run for office or run for a judcial seat. A judge running un opposed and you never show up to vote shows you allow this abuse to continue. Stand up when it counts the most. Vote and run for office. Don't let others decide your fate. "



concerned citizen wrote on Jul 8, 2009 10:32 PM:

" I have to agree with the others that Mr. Colbry is being treated differently than you or I would only due to the fact that he is our Prosecuting Attorney. I am glad to hear that the Attorney Generals office is going to handle the case. Lets hope he gets more than a slap on the wrist and have to step down. "



Teresa wrote on Jul 8, 2009 10:30 PM:

" If this is true, this man is a pure hyprocrit. How many of us have been injured physically and mentally by this man in court of law and we were innocent? He is the reason why we can't get the drugs out of Shiawassee County. I have a right to stone this man. He stoned me first! What comes around, goes around. "



Chuck wrote on Jul 8, 2009 10:15 PM:

" Don't worry he is one of the good old boy's and they will take care of him.If it would have been one of us we would have went straight to jail.I sure hope one of the doctors he is trying to procecute didn't have to theat him. "



Horroc wrote on Jul 8, 2009 10:01 PM:

" Randy Colbry statement to abc12 news in regards to the 5 doctors accused of writing illegal prescriptions.

"There's no way this is political because you knew up front this was not going to be a popular thing. I've always done what I felt was right," Shiawassee County Prosecutor Randy Colbry

I hope this does not become a political disaster and Mike Cox does what he knows is right. "



kathy wrote on Jul 8, 2009 9:38 PM:

" Well I hope he doesn't get off with a slap on the wrist. Let that be you or I and where would we be at right now behind bars and that is where he should be.SHAME ON YOU RANDY COLBRY HOW OLD ARE YOU? "



Tried of Favortism wrote on Jul 8, 2009 9:31 PM:

" Thank god no one was hurt, but it hope the gentleman that was hit knows his rights and gets all he can from the hit and run driver. Also glad channel 12 is covering this so we will get the facts and the truth. The argus-press just prints what the County officials want, no guts for the truth. Hope Colbry gets the max. He broke a lot of laws, and he should not get any special treatment. "



Citizen John wrote on Jul 8, 2009 8:01 PM:

" I never trusted or respected this prosecutor. He has continuously used his position to harm others and has been hypocritical and duplicitous in his reasoning and decisions.. He should resign, even if none of this is true, but certainly, if he was drunk driving and left the scene of an accident, he is not fit and does not deserve to serve this county in any way. "



Heather wrote on Jul 8, 2009 7:27 PM:

" Now, how is it possible that he causes an accident, leaves the scene and is not charged with anything? Regardless of alcohol being a factor, if you cause an accident and leave, you need to be charged on that alone! Political bias. "



The Karma Police wrote on Jul 8, 2009 7:07 PM:

" Yes! He's a loose cannon! I hope he prosecutes himself to the nth degree of the law like he does every pauper that crosses his path! "



Knows the politics wrote on Jul 8, 2009 6:48 PM:

" This will be a story we will never hear about again. The good ole Shiawassee county cover ups. "



Horroc wrote on Jul 8, 2009 6:36 PM:

" Quota of the Day:
"They knew better," said Shiawassee County Prosecutor Randy Colbry. "And if they didn't know better, they don't have any business practicing medicine.

I think it is up setting that know one is really focusing on the fact that he drove off. Maybe he had a drink, or two. But he drove off leaving a man in a ditch. The victims car was coming down M-21, probably traveling 50 to 60 mpg. A family could be picking out a casket right now, and this man is sitting in his home! There is no need to wait for a test to come back. It is just the case of a good old boy society, and people protecting there own. On other blog's there saying that this is not the first time Colbry has been in trouble, but this time the County Sheriff can't sweep it other the rug. "



Concerned Citizen wrote on Jul 8, 2009 6:36 PM:

" I heard on chanel 12 he left the scene..If this is so, why wasn't he arrested. It will be interesting to see how he gets out of this one,and he will.He can thank God hes didn't kill himself or someone else. Funny how these things catch up with you. "



1957 hugo wrote on Jul 8, 2009 6:10 PM:

" M. McAvoy and Colbry both should resign, they are an embarrassment to themselves and the residents of Shiawassee county. "



Anne wrote on Jul 8, 2009 6:08 PM:

" Well that qualifies as one of the more creepy things to happen in Shiawassee County of late... which considering recent history, says a lot. "



Karma wrote on Jul 8, 2009 5:47 PM:

" I am sure many things are running through his mind right now, like the definition of justice. "



PETE wrote on Jul 8, 2009 5:39 PM:

" LETS NOT MAKE CALLS BEFORE WE SEE ALL THE EVIDENCE. RANDY IS A GOOD GUY, WHO KNOWS HE MAY HAVE RECEIVED A HEAD INJURY, AND THAT IS WHY HE DROVE AWAY. IF ALCOHOL IS THE FACTOR I'M SURE HE WILL STEP DOWN, BECAUSE THATS THE KIND OF GUY HE IS. "



Dan wrote on Jul 8, 2009 5:29 PM:

" I don't see how the results were not available immediately, I don't believe it takes several weeks for the results, this is just buying him time for some unknown reason.
If this had been you or I we would of been treated at the hospital then taken directly to jail upon being released from the hospital. Also the fact that he left the scene of an accident alone should of gotten him arrested, it sure would of me or you.seems like there is some favoritism going on here. "



Gary wrote on Jul 8, 2009 5:17 PM:

" I cannot believe that an honorable man such a prosecutor Randy Colbry would drink and drive let along believe he would take off after an accident. This definitely must be a case of mistaken identity. "



Marcie wrote on Jul 8, 2009 4:56 PM:

" Okay regardless of whether Mr.Colbry was on the clock or not, whether he was drinking or not. He chose to leave the scene of an accident, without regard to another individuals safety or well being. This is the real crime, for that he should be charged and procecuted and punished. What if it was your child he hit????? "



charlie murphy wrote on Jul 8, 2009 4:52 PM:

" lmfao!!!! " "

" Whats the deal, he should have gone to jail! He needs to lose his job, shining example of our justice system at work. "

" Since when has leaving the scene of an accident and driving under the influence EVER been a misdemeanor??? Isn't that some crap!!! Any of us would've been locked away immediately... wow love the way the courts work..crap!! Lock him away too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "

" This better not be swept under the rug. I think the people of shiawassee county need to say enough is enough. Maybe do a protest at the courthouse if its not delt with. I'm sure TV 12 would love to be there. "

" I was picked up for drunk driving and right to jail I went..If Colbry isn't arrested for this then my conviction should be dropped too..I didn't cause a accident nor hurt anyone (Just my self for driving after drinking )..I'm still trying to get my driving license back..In which Colbry prosecuted me on this offense..But,It's alright for him to do it..Then GOOD OLE SHIAWASSEE COUNTY OFFICIALS WILL GET HIM OUT OF IT...This is a bunch of CRAP..He should have went RIGHT TO JAIL FROM THE HOSPITAL JUST LIKE EVERYONE ELSE WOULD HAVE....Just because YOU work for the county or any other goverment YOU ARE NOT ANY BETTER THAN ANYONE ELSE..Colbry should be throwing out of office NOW..HOME SICK WHAT STILL HUNG-OVER????NO CURE FOR THAT BUDDY.. "

" What was Colbry doing way out on Vernon and 21? Doesn't he live near downtown Corunna? I used to see him walk to work (across Corunna Ave.) every morning. Unless he moved...odd. I say throw the book at the guy and make an example out of him for all of the other crooked folks in office back in Shiawassee County. There are no excuses for risking other peoples's lives when YOU are the person in the county who represents all of those people in the court of law. "

" Mr/Mrs who cares.
Have you already forgot what happened to Sheriff Wilson. The people in this county do more then sit around and complain. the recent events will charge this community up again and it will be all over for Mr Colbry. Wait and see. "

" Time for a new DA. His actions were beyond disturbing. If he is kept, I will finally give up on Shiawasse County government completely. This is idiotic. "

" Was he drinking on the job? How can you get that plastered on a "lunch hour"? Was he drawing pay during his "lunch"? Is this our tax dollars at work? "

" If's it's True at all ,by all the information already given, Why is this man not behind bars for 2 major offenses? If it was you or I , We would have been immediately Put in Jail and Charged. So whats going on Here? Is Colbry above the Law? And what about the Sheriff's Dept? Are they doing the Job they are suppose to do? "

" Are they going to arrest the party store owner? "

" It's just like this county and the county office to try and sweep this under the rug. If it had been anyone else they would be in jail, with a heafty fine and jail time. Sick I don't think so. "

" Wow, took long enough for the Arg to pick up on this one. Read and watched the story yesterday from other media sources. "

" I think everyone just needs to get over it! I mean there are so many people complaining about Colby but no one did anything before this incident happened. It sounds like this county is full of whiners who like to complain but don't get off their rumps to do something about the people they are complaining about. "

" I find it quite disturbing that prosecutors that make decisions on criminal cases and that recommend what happens to them, perform such acts? When did he have time to drink alcohol? On his lunch break during work hours? In between coming in and out of the court house participating in court trials?? I know I would not want someone that was under the influence of alcohol making judgment on my criminal case if I indeed had one. If he can consciously make a decision to go out and consume alcohol and then get involved in a car accident and run from the scene, I do not believe that someone like this should make judgment on criminal matters. He is committing crimes himself that others are in that same courtroom for. Someone like this should not get to pass judgment on whether a person goes to jail or gets probation or any other potential sentence. I am sure the fact that he is an official of the court system that he will not be punished accordingly, as any other citizen would be. It just always seems to work out that way. I am a young person in school going for criminal justice and it almost scares me to go into this profession because it seems like there is a lot of crookedness. Just thought that I would share! "

" Has Colbry seen so much of the blame game played that he has become an expert at it? I'm sick, I'll blame it on that. Sick or not he knew better then to drink and drive. He knew better then to leave the scene of an accident. he knows so much about these things that he might be able to wiggle his way out of it without it being swept under the rug. Take notice people his true colors are about to be revealed.. "

" All eyes on the AG office. Are we certain that justice will be served here? 2 misdemeanors such as these and anyone else would be in jail! The public cannot help but feel that special treatment is being shown here. The law is the law. I'm sure that anyone out there who has had a DUI will agree!!! "

" Sure he is sick, most people would be if they had done something like that. Awaiting for recommendations from his DR my a**, one way or another his career is over. Margaret you're a flake. "

" Sounds like the sweeping is starting? Someone lift the rug! "