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<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 23:24:35 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Topic &quot;Why PBSO Needs Seth Adams Shooting to have real, Independent Investigation&quot; a message from </title>
<description><![CDATA[<blockquote><blockquote><blockquote><blockquote>As I read this thread, I can't help but notice that it is the same group of individuals who frequently post vituperative remarks against Deputy Custer. I can honestly say, after observing the unique writing techniques that are displayed here, that it is a group of about 10-15. The vitriol regarding this shoot needs to cease. Furthermore, after reading such posts suggesting that Mr. MoneyBags summoned Federal agents to review this case is, in my honest opinion, a mockery of how the Justice system operates. To even begin to think that Mr. MoneyBags, in all of his infinite wisdom, singlehandedly summoned agents to strike down on this "cover up" is a work of the purest fiction. Secondly, the attacks on Custer by calling him a "cheat", and a "trigger happy, roid-filled hate machine" is preposterous and nothing more than emotionally induced responses. They are detrimental to your "cause" and prove to be very child-like, bordering on the sublime. I can assure everybody reading this post, that there is no conspiracy, and there is no cover up. The FDLE and another agency conducted their own investigations and found the same results as PBSO. It is clear that many of you most likely have an axe to grind and post things like, "I'd feel safer with a criminal robbing me than having a PBSO deputy come to my aid"; these posts do not serve a purpose other than providing other readers and like-minded individuals fuel for trolling and shear amusement. Back to the FBI: the only reason they'd be investigating PBSO is because of the allegations that deputies are using illegal steroids. I, however, think that the deputies who will be "indicted" will only be given unpaid suspensions because they were all under the false impression that a doctor was prescribing the steroids to them. It is similar to the FHP incident regarding Troopers from a few years back... they were all reinstated and no LEO's were charged criminally. They all did manage to get a settlement from being fired wrongfully. In regards to my last post and NewsWriter's post: I do not have the report in my possession; I read it with a person in PBSO and gained much needed knowledge of the incident. I say person because I do not want their identity to possibly be known, or mine, for that matter. I however do think that you should acquire the report and link it in your Documents Portal so that everybody can read it and hopefully glean from it in a newfound knowledge as I have. It would also be nice to close this threads once that happens to prevent any more speculation and vitriolic remarks in regards to Deputy Custer and Seth Adams, also. I also appreciate your compliment about my post; I strive to write well because I like well written posts, myself. It's an art that seems to have faded away. Thanks for reading this post.</blockquote><br/><br/>Well said. Bravo</blockquote><br/><br/>Well ok. From this I glean that you approve of LEOs injecting themselves with steroids and "protecting" the public, then you sir are part of the problem. I don't think any cop anywhere should take steroids...ever. There are deadly side effects. <br/><br/>You may know how to write but can you read? If so, can you read me the side effects of all steroids and see what we can glean from it.  Why not just post them here.  <br/><br/>One more thing you have a great vocabulary, but you didn't use the word VIDEO a single time, must have slipped your great mind.<br/><br/>Now tell us about the video DVR and power cord taken from the Adams store and please provide as much detail as you can.  <br/><br/>Oh what's that...you have no comment. <br/><br/>There are many folks at the store who knew exactly how to operate the store's  video survalence equipment and how to pull up yesterday or last week.  <br/><br/>I have said it all along, the destruction of video evidence is the key to blowing the lid off this case. <br/><br/>With all your fancy $25.00 words you used to insult the posters here, enhance the report fabrication, accuse Seth of drug use and justify the abuse of steroids, you failed to even mention THE VIDEO!<br/><br/>I have been asking about the video for a year now and have yet to hear anything close to a logical explanation. This is a fact, based on science and technology that can't be disputed. A fact the "Report" clearly omitted.  <br/><br/>That my friend.... "is a fact". <br/><br/>I await and expect your response, you Roid Raged, Streriod Injecting, Muscle Junkie with a God Complex. <br/><br/>Best to All,<br/><br/>Mr. MoneyBags<br/><b></b></blockquote></blockquote><br/><b><br/><br/>Why no reply,  my weak minded friend?<br/><br/>Best to All,<br/><br/>Mr. MoneyBags</b>]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 23:24:35 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Topic &quot;Why PBSO Needs Seth Adams Shooting to have real, Independent Investigation&quot; a message from </title>
<description><![CDATA[“The further a society drifts from the truth,<br/>The more it will hate those that speak it.”<br/>~George Orwell<br/><br/>We will continue to speak & seek the TRUTH for Seth!]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 23:21:14 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[<blockquote><blockquote>I applaud the person, and or persons, who are keeping the Seth Adams' murder at the fore front of this site.  You committment will eventually pay off in the way of an actual investigation.  PBSO, and any other law enforcement agency,  should never investigate, or interfer with, any investigation regarding their own personnel.  Too many times we see such investigations swayed by the brass.  Maybe your continued effort will result in stae law changes.  Great work, keep it up!</blockquote><br/>Well said.  Bravo.</blockquote><br/><br/>Thank you, <br/><br/>Seth Adams was an honest hard working young man and his death by Custer was never fairly investigated. Or even investigated at all, as Bradshaw had deemed him worthy of execution within hours of the shooting. Then the PBSO then raided the Adam's store and took all the video equipment and the video footage, never to be seen again.  When Bradshaw cleared Custer he said 4 words that I can't forget. "There is no video". <br/><br/>The missing video is the key to clearing Seth's name and the current Steriod scandal is helping as I truly believe Custer is a Steriod abuser and that contributed to Seth's death.  <br/><br/>No LEO anywhere should take steroids, first they take steroids,  then they abuse steroids, and then they abuse YOU and most often their wives and girlfriends. It is a proven pattern with tragic results.  I know this, the DEA knows this and the FBI is now investigating the PBSO over Steroid abuse within it's ranks. <br/><br/>I/we have been pushing this case forward for over a year now. Progress is slow, but we are making some headway. <br/><br/>Thank you for your support and....<br/><br/>Best to All,<br/><br/>Mr. MoneyBags]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 23:19:39 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[He must be getting quite a bit of our money to give up his own private practice that he felt entitled to turn into his own concierge service . He sent letters to his patients and just like that disappeared , really a stand up guy .]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 22:26:33 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Tell everyone you know til the word gets out .]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 22:22:36 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[My mistake. Try again.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 21:18:04 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[<b>NewsWriter</b> wrote:<br/><blockquote><blockquote>I want to privately view the posts, if you don't mind. I'm rather curious at what nasty things some people say.</blockquote><br/>Write me at m@pbsotalk.com and we can set up a day and time.</blockquote><br/><br/>I wrote you and the email was kicked back.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 20:54:29 GMT</pubDate>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 20:26:20 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Kill em all boys,,,,good job....love our sheriff.....shoot them drug pushers....make our streets safe]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 19:59:49 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[He pled guilty....got probation and is giving up law enforcement.....too bad]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 19:56:47 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Taxpayers don't have a clue and this site doesn't reach enough people....too bad]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 19:55:32 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Nobody's talking about the Johnson plea deal]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 19:49:41 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[What position will he be recieving from daddy ric & how much is this going to cost taxpayers? <br/>Really ric...how narsistic are you?  Keep playing with fire. ..you will get burned! <br/>Tic toc....]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 19:46:46 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[PALM SPRINGS KILLED HIM.... NOT PBSO SO STOP BLAMING US FOR SOMETHING WE DIDN'T DO.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 18:44:04 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[I like your mom better.....haaaaa]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 18:27:38 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[<blockquote><blockquote>stop it....man was a dirtbag....buying drugs....enough said.....streets cleaning the streets is what I always say....now to find the shooter and...bring justice to him...</blockquote> <br/><br/><br/>Judge, Jury and Executioner. You think you have this all figured out, huh? Holy crap, PBSO is full of haters. If you can't handle your job, then find another. Stop stereotyping everyone just because of their zip code. Maybe this person was a criminal, but did he deserve to be killed? If you say yes, then you're one scary SOB.</blockquote> <br/><br/>I agree........cops can't go around killing and then cover it up!!  This is unacceptable.  I hope the govenor or someone high up does an investigation.  This stinks of cops killing an unarmed man.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 17:17:52 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[This man was a big brother, son, uncle, cousin, boyfriend and friend to many.  Yes, he may have been doing some bad stuff, but that is what we have laws for.  Cops can't just go into someone's home and gun them down.  This appears to be the situation. He was alone in his home and he was ambushed by more than one person.   Where are the facts?  So if it was a Palm Springs cop.....when will we see justice.  Will this be brushed under the rug?]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 17:14:13 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Maybe the man was a criminal....but we have laws to take care of them.  This guy was in his own home.  Intruders came in and shot him several times.  Who will be next?  The elderly? Menatally challenged?  I want to see whoever did this fry!!! He was still a son, brother, uncle, boyfriend, and friend to many.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 17:09:25 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Palm Springs cop???  Why???  When will citizens get the whole truth  (if that is possible) about his death?  (killing)]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 17:05:25 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[<blockquote>After reading reviews on google regarding Dr Lofaso looks like he will fit right in with his father in law .</blockquote><br/><br/>I don't usually post here or care about most decisions made by admin, but one look at the online reviews and I'm suddenly turned off of the convenience of the wellness center - Lafaso sounds like a real Jackass...<br/><br/>Most recent<br/>Currently 3 of 4 stars  |  Disappointed  |  show details<br/>May 7th, 2013<br/>I really liked Dr. LoFaso. I liked his easy going manner and sense of humor. The cursing didn't bother me; it just showed he was real, not a God. I also thought his employees were just fine. I received a letter dated 4/18 about his leaving his solo practice on May 1. This did not leave time to contact him. I also had a followup appointment and needed clearance for surgery. I am very disappointed at the callousness he's shown.<br/><br/>Mark as Helpful Report Abuse<br/>Currently 3 of 4 stars  |  PETE PETE PETE....you really did it this time !  |  show details<br/>by Terry on May 7th, 2013<br/>I had been seeing him for about 5 years. As an African American Male I was looking for a knowledgeable Dr. who was up to speed on the potential medical concerns facing Black men. Like early prostate screening, blood pressure monitoring..etc. He was very good and thorough with his work. Yes, he did curse a lot and talked a lot of BS, but I just assumed that came from his time in the Navy. You know what they say about sailors. Since we are about the same ageâ¦I would just curse back at him and we would laugh about it. I felt very comfortable around him. Anyway, I liked his service, so I didnât complain when he started charging the 100.00 annual fee. What ticked me off is that I had just paid him this fee in Jan, and now heâs sold his practice. Not even a phone call or advance notice. Considering he had scheduled me for a follow up, I think a phone call is the least he could have done. Yet knowing that he had just took everyoneâs $100 annual fee, Iâm sure he was afraid he would be swamped with refund requests if he made calls. Now I see all the other negative reviews and Iâm shocked. I didnât know he was that disliked because I didnât find his service or personality that bad. However, the lack of notice to his patients that he was leaving really shows his true colors. Itâs just amazing that this guy would do this to those that provided his livelihood for so long. First I was shocked, then disappointed, now Iâm just and feel sad for him and his wife. Money canât buy characterâ¦what a piece of work.<br/><br/>Mark as Helpful Report Abuse<br/>Currently 1 of 4 stars  |  Unacceptable  |  show details<br/>Oct 30th, 2012<br/>HORRIBLE BUSINESS!!! The Dr. was decent I suppose, he smiled and said hello when I entered, but the office staff was very rude. As I approached the receptionist, I got the distinct impression that I was interrupting a very important text message because she without looking up from her cell phone pushed a clipboard at me and quite rudely said "Sign in." After waiting a solid 45 minutes without any acknowledgement, I left. OVER a year later, I received a bill from them stating that I owed them $10 for missing my appointment. When I called on multiple occassions to contest this fee, I was told several times that someone would get back to me, but to this day, no one has. However, I still receive the same bill for $10 which I refuse to pay. Avoid this business at all costs!<br/><br/>Mark as Helpful Report Abuse<br/>Currently 1 of 4 stars  |  Phony  |  show details<br/>Oct 30th, 2012<br/>Initialy,Dr.Lofaso seemed like a caring doctor.However, after I missed an appointment,in which I also called to cancel, he sent me aletter terminating me as his patient.Or it was because he said I didn't pay his annual fee for being my doctor.However, I called his receptionist to pay over the phone and she said she could not do that.The point I am making is, after about 5 years of being his patient he did not have the courtesy or decency to return my call so I can explain to him what I just stated. Don't, be fooled by his phony smile or his phony concern for you. Because once you have any kind of issue with him he will drop you immediately. He is about the almighty dollar. Not only did he do this to me, but also to other patients of his I know. BIG PHONEY.<br/><br/>Mark as Helpful Report Abuse<br/>Currently 1 of 4 stars  |  Yearly fee???  |  show details<br/>Jul 11th, 2012<br/>When I went for my initial appointment- I was shocked he served me with a two page document stating if I chose him as my dr. I would need to pay an additional $100 a year. What??? For concierge service??? In case I call him??? I think these are things should be mentioned prior to your dr. Visit!!!! If I would have known I wouldn't have waisted my time initially!<br/><br/>Mark as Helpful Report Abuse<br/>Currently 1 of 4 stars  |  Horrible person and sub par physician  |  show details<br/>Oct 10th, 2011<br/>Do not even waste your time. His staff is allowed to treat you like garbage due to this doctor advocating this behavior. He screams and curses at you like you are a criminal. My family was going through a horrible time with cancer and he treated all of us like garbage. Threatened to not treat my father if we (his children) came in there asking questions(using the f word about 30 times). If you want to be your own advocate and not accept the death sentence he deals you "you're gonna die" then seek another physician.<br/><br/>Mark as Helpful Report Abuse<br/>Currently 1 of 4 stars  |  Choose another doctor  |  show details<br/>Jul 19th, 2011<br/>My husband and I were referred to this doctor by an aquaintance. The time with the doctor was not the issue. He was friendly and knowledgeable, although he "swears like a sailor". In his efforts to cut expenses he is missing the mark with his office staff. The girl at the front desk is so rude! She also left the wrong appointment date on my voicemail, so that I left work and showed up for my appointment one day late. Not only was I not seen for an important follow up appointment, but I was charged the $35 fee due to the incompetency of his front desk person.My next issue? I received a letter stating that if I wanted to remain on his roster of patients, I needed to pay $100 in cash per year to keep his services. Seriously? If I want to hear profanity and deal with a rude and incompetent staff person, I'm sure I can find that without the $100/yr fee.<br/><br/>Mark as Helpful Report Abuse<br/>Currently 4 of 4 stars  |  Caring, Professional Primary Care Physician  |  show details<br/>Jul 2nd, 2011<br/>My wife and I feel that we have found the ideal primary care physician in the West Palm Beach area. Dr. LoFaso spends quality time with us on each visit to his office to make us feel comfortable and to help us understand the course of treatment he is prescribing. More importantly, he treats us with respect, showing a true interest in our current health issues as well as our future quality of life.I have no doubts about Dr. LaFaso's skills as a physician and trust his judgement with my most treasured possessions, my family, with no hesitation.<br/><br/>Mark as Helpful Report Abuse<br/>Currently 1 of 4 stars  |  RUN RUN RUN  |  show details<br/>May 26th, 2011<br/>Do yourself a favor and seek out another medical professional. He may indeed have all of the medical knowledge to treat you effectively, but there are all the other aspects that just do not support having him as the number one choice for a primary care physician. If you like to hearing cursing from him, inappropriate conversations about you having "cancer and you're dying" when you are to be seen for other issues that do not have anything to do with cancer, insurance/billing problems and since his former Medical Assistant/nurse, Debbie was arrested, high turn over of staff well then he may be the right choice for you. He walks a fine line of being HIPAA compliant in regard to patient privacy such as the ability of hearing about patient/physician or patient/staff conversations that are absolutely of personal and confidential information. He has no problem of FIRING YOU from his practice and doesn't necessary provide a specific reason, which in my opinion is a legal loophole that he sought legal advice. Again, he may provide correct diagnoses and even appropriate medical management, BUT you may endure much unnecessary treatment as his social skills are inept, and why he probably compensates for borderline abusive behavior.<br/><br/>Mark as Helpful Report Abuse<br/>Currently 2 of 4 stars  |  POOR ETHIC  |  show details<br/>Apr 29th, 2011<br/>If I have to pay for bedside manner,than he must not be all that great. Yes, he was accommodating and personal, maybe a little to personal at times, but I don't need to pay him an extra $100. annually just to waste time in his office talking about his personal life. He says that insurance companies will not pay higher so he wants to take it out of our pockets; and during a recession as well. My co pay is the same regardless of who I see, so why should he make this kind of demand on people,He fires patients as if they are his employees doing a poor job. His front desk help is horrible lately. There is always a different person at the front desk.I have lost all respect for him.<br/><br/>Mark as Helpful Report Abuse<br/>Currently 1 of 4 stars  |  It's all about the money  |  show details<br/>Aug 27th, 2010<br/>We recently received a letter from Dr. Lofaso along with a bill for $100. We haven't seen him in a while and so this came as a surprise especially when he uses a billing service and has never personally communicated with us in this way. The letter stated that if we wanted to remain part of his practice, we had to pay $100 IN CASH, before the end of the year otherwise we would be removed from his practice. The letter explains that since Medicare and insurance aren't paying what they used to pay (gee, the whole country is in this position), the only way he can manage is to collect $100 per patient every year. We know for a fact that he's got his expenses covered. This is all about his profit margin. We wish him luck in collecting from his other patients when times are tough everywhere. He WON'T be collecting this fee (for nothing) from us.<br/><br/>Mark as Helpful Report Abuse<br/>Currently 1 of 4 stars  |  Bad experience  |  show details<br/>by Jared Crocker on Aug 7th, 2010<br/>I switched insurance companies earlier last year and called to cancel my check up until I was sure that Dr. Lofaso was on my provider list. I received a $35 no-show fee to which I called to ask why. His unhelpful staff said I should call the billing office out of Tampa. Long story short, after 6 months of going back and forth I received a collection letter on this $35. I am not worried about the $35 it's more about the principle. I called the doctor and was told he would not take my call and I would need to send him a letter. It seems to me like a scam and there is nothing I can do about it. Do not go to Dr. Lofaso. He clearly is arrogant and in my opinion a thief.<br/><br/>Mark as Helpful Report Abuse<br/>Currently 4 of 4 stars  |  Kind, considerate physician with helpful staff  |  show details<br/>Apr 26th, 2010<br/>My husband & I have been seeing Dr LoFaso for more than a year and find him very professional. He is extremely thorough and complete when it comes to his evaluation of his patients and considers all options when prescribing a treatment plan. This type of physician is what you do not find in the industry anymore; a caring provider. His front desk personnel (Angelica) is very kind as well. Since our first appointment she makes a point of knowing the patients. Dr LoFaso has changed medical assistants several times since we started seeing him and is working to find the right person for that position. We have shared any issues we have had with the personnel in that position and he is very responsive and grateful for the feedback. The only area of recent concern is in regard to scheduling an appointment. Within the last six months or so, the task of scheduling an appointment has been delegated to another staff member. This has not been a smooth transition which we shared with Dr LoFaso during our most recent appointment. Regardless, Angelica was very accommodating once she became aware of our difficulty in scheduling an appointment. The office as well as the rest of his building is neat, tidy and well tended to.<br/><br/>Mark as Helpful Report Abuse<br/>Currently 2 of 4 stars  |  Dr. LoFaso...  |  show details<br/>Mar 28th, 2010<br/>...is a good guy who likes to make money. He's got a good sense of humor although my husband and I have often wondered how he would feel when that joking way he says "oh, it's a tumor, you're gonna die" comes off badly to the patient who might indeed have cancer. In spite of this we felt his bedside manner was his best attribute. He'll make you feel like he is sincerely listening and caring about you as a person.On the down side Dr. LoFaso is super concerned about how he is perceived by his peers and also about potentially being sued. He is overly cautious which overshadows his doctoring. Everything is done according to the generally accepted, top-of-he-bell-curve practice...he doesn't think outside the box very much and sometimes you need this.Dr. LoFaso makes copious notes in your chart to document his decisions. He's actually said things like "that's good that you're telling me this because I can put that in my notes and no one will question my treatment." Is there a healthcare big brother that we don't know about?His staff of two confided many times that he's an absolute stickler for cutting costs and keeping his expenses super low. Like owning the building where his office is located so he doesn't pay rent...he's a very smart business man.His staff constantly complains about working long hours. Somehow the schedules are arranged so that they don't get paid overtime. Another good business practice, but if staff is this unhappy, it doesn't reflect well to the patients.Also during our time with Dr. LoFaso he referred us to two specialists. These were two of the worst doctors we have encountered. After changing primary care doctors, we eventually learned that there's a difference between good doctors who keep a good network of specialists for referring patients, and the others who we're not sure what they use for referral criteria, but they leave a LOT to be desired.It's sad to see guys like Dr. LoFaso and his staff having to be so concerned about expenses, lawsuits and peer pressure. Some of that is due to the strange times we're living through, but those things should remain in the background and not become the patient's concern.<br/><br/>Mark as Helpful Report Abuse<br/>Currently 2 of 4 stars  |  Poor Office Staff  |  show details<br/>Jul 9th, 2009<br/>VERY rigid and rude front desk clerk. Makes no effort to learn your name.Doctor is unavailable for emergencies. Sends patients to emergency room instead.<br/><br/>Mark as Helpful Report Abuse<br/>Currently 1 of 4 stars  |  CONCIDED ABUSIVE & BIG HEADED  |  show details<br/>by nellie011 on Sep 26th, 2008	 on kudzu.com<br/>The office staff is horrible. Very unfriendly. There is no privacy. While sitting in the office you can hear every word from the nurse & patient! The nurse is cold and uncaring and a bully!. This doctor is afraid to treat anyone with a medical condition. He is fearful of someone dieing on his watch. Therefore he finds excuses to have himself fired. Don't waste your time. He is only looking to send you for tests to make money for his cronies. Not a good doctor and building which he owns smells like mold!.]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[We will not stay quiet so you can feel comfortable. ..<br/>RIP SETH ISAAC ADAMS]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[After reading reviews on google regarding Dr Lofaso looks like he will fit right in with his father in law .]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[<blockquote><blockquote><blockquote><blockquote>I applaud the person, and or persons, who are keeping the Seth Adams' murder at the fore front of this site.  You committment will eventually pay off in the way of an actual investigation.  PBSO, and any other law enforcement agency,  should never investigate, or interfer with, any investigation regarding their own personnel.  Too many times we see such investigations swayed by the brass.  Maybe your continued effort will result in stae law changes.  Great work, keep it up!</blockquote><br/>Well said.  Bravo.</blockquote><br/><br/>Law enforcement agencies who insist on investigating their own deadly use of force cases have something to hide.  In case you hadn't noticed all other professional law enforcement agencies immediately turn their deadly use of force cases over to outside agency so that there can be no appearance of impropriety.  Name me one deadly use of force case in the last 2 years that PBSO has completely turned over to an outside agency.  And I do not mean FDLE which I wouldn't trust any further than I trust PBSO.</blockquote><br/><br/>Well lets look at this for a moment. The following investigate all their own OIS.....Miami Dade, Miami Pd, BSO, Ft Lauderdale Pd, Orange County SO, Orlando PD, Jax So just to name a few. As to your second question who would we turn our OIS's over to. And By the way many large professional agencies have come here across the country to see how PBSO does their investigations. Like it or not we are the standard. Now that is truth.</blockquote><br/><br/>The Orange County Sheriff's Office and the Orlando Police Department do not investigation their own Officer-Involved Shootings. They are investigated by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, which answers the question "who would we turn our OIS's over to" Also, FDLE doesn't investigate their own shootings either; they ask an independent agency to take over the investigation. Even the U.S. Marshals ask for outside investigations into OIS's.   As for Miami Dade, Miami PD, BSO and Ft. Lauderdale you are correct. However, I wouldn't use many of those agencies to bolster your claim that OIS's should be investigated in house.  The U.S. Department of Justice launched an investigation into the Miami Police Department after a string of questionable shootings. Miami-Dade's pretty clean but BSO, come on, it's almost once a week that we see a story about a BSO deputy in jail or on trial. The fact is,when  the agency has a vested interest in the outcome of the investigation, the investigation is suspect from the start.  Even when the most professional investigators act with the utmost detail to uncovering the truth, the appearance of impropriety is still present.  Why not eliminate any specter of conflict of interest and turn things over to an independent agency?]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[Anyone have an idea when they will start interviews?]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[From a reader - <br/>Dr . Peter Lofaso has been practicing medicine in Wellington for appr. 8 years. <br/><br/>Last month, he sent letters to his patients that his practice was closing and turned their care over to another physician.<br/><br/>I have heard from a reliable source that he is going to work for the sheriffs office - he is Ric Bradahaws son in law married to his stepdaughter Kelly.]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[<blockquote>Heeehaaaa... Just got my new green and white ... 6 miles... Driving it all over town like I stole it....</blockquote><br/><br/>What are you......12?  Go back to breastfeeding from your mommy.]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[I don't think he  would come your home if that is where the you live,in the pen...]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[<blockquote>stop it....man was a dirtbag....buying drugs....enough said.....streets cleaning the streets is what I always say....now to find the shooter and...bring justice to him...</blockquote><br/><br/><br/>Judge, Jury and Executioner.  You think you have this all figured out, huh?  Holy crap, PBSO is full of haters.  If you can't handle your job, then find another.  Stop stereotyping everyone just because of their zip code.  Maybe this person was a criminal, but did he deserve to be killed?  If you say yes, then you're one scary SOB.]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[WPB Police Steroid Scandal: Infamous Cop Turns Federal Informant!<br/><br/>Posted by Gossip Extra Staff , May 21, 2013PrintThe West Palm Beach Police patrolman at the heart of a new steroid scandal at the agency has been identified by law enforcement sources as 20-year veteran Dewitt McDonald, an officer with a long history of work-related trouble and more than a dozen suspensions!It’s another Gossip Extra exclusive: Two weeks ago, we revealed how federal authorities were in the midst of a major investigation into the use of steroids by police officers and Palm Beach County Sheriff’s deputies.Now, we can reveal that McDonald, 45, is on leave with pay while he helps the Drug Enforcement Agencydismantle a network that specializes in the illegal distribution of steroids!WPB PD honchos only admit that McDonald is on leave while not commenting on the reasons.– Get the news hours before TV, days before The Palm Beach Post: Click to register for the alertsBut I’m told by two sources familiar with the investigation that McDonald agreed to help the feds after getting caught with a stash of the muscle growth hormones in his police car!DEA agents, and since recently, agents with the Food and Drug Administration, are mostly interested in those from whom McDonald allegedly bought his stuff.They also suspect McDonald may have been selling to other officers.A detailed look at McDonald’s employment record by Gossip Extra today showed how McDonald was punished more than 30 times over the past two decades.“There’s no doubt this guy shouldn’t be a cop,” said one officer who asked not to be named. “But for some reason, he stayed on after messing up two or three times a year!”In many cases, his punishment for things like not reporting use of force incidents or skipping traffic court included a written reprimand.In other cases, there were lengthy suspensions, including one for 56 days without pay!Just last year, McDonald was suspended for a total 72 hours for using undue force on a motorist, locking himself out of his squad car parked outside his assigned zone and responding to an emergency call one hour after he was assigned the call.By the way, McDonald, who couldn’t be contacted for comment, did serve an eight-hour suspension in 2007 for the illegal use of steroids.He was among 14 West Palm Beach cops investigated for beefing up with hormones that weren’t properly prescribed. Thirteen were suspended.Internal Affairs boss Cap. Sarah Mooney declined comment, saying that the McDonald investigation is not handled by WPB PD.When handled without medical supervision, some steroids are known to c]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[Heeehaaaa... Just got my new green and white ... 6 miles... Driving it all over town like I stole it....]]></description>
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