tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post4822793444469654333..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: Media Watch: Jeremy MayfieldDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-59171521380730614212011-11-11T02:20:53.751-05:002011-11-11T02:20:53.751-05:00I think Jeremy has problems, that has become appar...I think Jeremy has problems, that has become apparent. Yet I have a problem with all the facts and confidential informant info as well as the way everything in this case has presented Mayfield to the casual fan of Nascar who has followed his suspension and the questions that surrounded the drug tests that followed. <br />my issues start here:<br />Fact #1-Stealing to support a drug habit. the question I have with that statement from the confidential informant-If there were 4-5 named individuals involved yet all the property found at Mayfields home at surrounding acreage(huge plot of land) none of it had been split up amongst the 4-5 individuals involved months after these police reports of theft and burglary were filed. If he was stealing to support a drug habit, why months later was almost all the property found at Mayfields home and was almost all accounted for? That is the first question I ask that makes no sense and has no explicable answer.<br />Fact #2-Mayfield owned between 50 and 100 firearms(I've read so many different numbers from horrible, sloppy media reports) so this is a safe account of the number of firearms locked in the safe. Its common knowledge Mayfield was an avid hunter and if anyone remembers was once sponsored by Remington-whuch he had quite a few remington firearms in his possession that I'm sure were given to him during the time he was sponsored by them. If he had that big of a drug problem, junkies do not care where the cash comes from for the drug to feed their addiction, doesn't one think he would have sold of some of that massive gun collection to feed the habit-That doesn't add up to me either.<br />Fact #3-They state in the Confidential Informants report that Mayfield would do an ounce of meth a day, really, read up on this crap, an ounce in 24 hours would kill several meth heads, that takes me back to the cost of that kind of habit, why was almost all the stolen property accounted for? If the theory was theft to support a habit, how was he supporting it if none of the stolen goods were sold? Now, I have to say the more research I did into the whole case-search Warrant-Confidential Informant Statement-Drug that was found-Sounds all too perfect for me, with too many loose ends that cannot be explained. Now heres the real issue, there are several names listed that were associated with the crimes. Has one stopped to wonder if possibly the thieves were caught and Mayfield is guilty of buying stolen goods, yet these guys found a way out of their problems by saying hwere the stolen items could be found and implicating Mayfield.....Sure would make their story sound more convincing if the Sunspended, former Nascar Star who was Natioal News for a failed nascar Drug Test due to methamphetamines...what if 1.5 grams of meth was found on his property during the search for the stolen items. that sure paints Mayfield as a druggie stealing for a fix, yet he had a yard full of stolen items months later. I know the evidence is the there but I have learned that the media has twisted this up so many times we have lost track of the facts and there lies the problem....Some of the facts still don't add up. The truth will eventually come out, good or bad, I just hope if he is guilty of the charges and issues at hand, he is punished for the crimes and gets help for the drug issues.....if this man has been setup even if 50% of this is true and fact and the other fabricated, regardless the outcome, he will be vindicated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-52165647485660832022011-11-10T20:48:13.678-05:002011-11-10T20:48:13.678-05:00Most of this comes "so - called, untested rep...Most of this comes "so - called, untested reporters". That is the problem with the internet. Things get reported today without proper investigation. ANBODY can write ANYTHING on the net. One sixteenth of an ounce of meth? In most large cities, legitimate news sources wouldn't even report this ... you get more meth in a bottle of Nyquil ! Something ain't right in river city.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-71484339956133173532011-11-07T10:35:18.807-05:002011-11-07T10:35:18.807-05:00What gets me is looking back at auction for Jeremy...What gets me is looking back at auction for Jeremy looks like everything but the meth was listed for auction. Guns, equipment you name it. This is very fishy. Look at Iron Horse Auctions for their list. More to this than meets the eye.jbsmi27https://www.blogger.com/profile/04175719183989644417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-45130659631917881712011-11-05T20:27:37.210-04:002011-11-05T20:27:37.210-04:00Jeremy should send Kyle a 'Thank You' bouq...Jeremy should send Kyle a 'Thank You' bouquet for pushing him out of the spotlight.Palmettonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-78698094097744812452011-11-05T01:21:10.595-04:002011-11-05T01:21:10.595-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Boogerhead Chitlins Jr.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-38703040891779633332011-11-04T23:41:10.089-04:002011-11-04T23:41:10.089-04:00Nyurrrr.
That's what I'm saying to all of...Nyurrrr.<br /><br />That's what I'm saying to all of this. Same defense his lawyer has.<br /><br />In my case - test me. On the spot. They have bathrooms and cups. Bring it on!<br /><br />He is likely innocent of the meth charges - but with a big ranch, trailers, etc, and no desire to sell them - you do what you gotta do.<br /><br />His break from cooked up methamphetamines doesn't mean he ain't gonna keep doing the same - without partaking - after having his racing career destroyed right off the bat.<br /><br />What has me saying he's guilty as charged - or knew about it - was the warrant. Not the *GUNS!* - most people remotely interested in firearms will have a lot themselves.<br /><br />Plastic stocked .22 with an A prefix on the serial number - thinking a 597 - sounds familiar.<br /><br />He's either totally screwed, or he needs the Bryant guy to show up and own up - or to hire a private army to find and beat him about.<br /><br />Heroin addict looks like a zombie in a couple weeks. He doesn't look like one. He can and will get convicted for all the stolen crap on his property.<br /><br />And the "source" seems like a good, solid one. Felony case, nevermind the meth - who cares? They're building a case on the truckloads of stolen crap getting carted out of there.<br /><br />Spencer needs to lose weight. He's gonna have a coronary.<br /><br />I usually get to do the lawyer-stuff for my own family and friends on this crap, and I still don't like it.<br /><br />My conclusion - he'd better have a damned good excuse. He's guilty.<br /><br />You got your surface plates - busted holes through the cinderblock wall, jerk (wanted to use better terms) and the stuff is sitting on your ranch.<br /><br />There had better be a very good reason that you ain't no crackhead no more, or you go to prison, dude.<br /><br />Same advice I give mine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-71174139297558268482011-11-04T23:00:35.069-04:002011-11-04T23:00:35.069-04:00I completely disagree with this article. It has n...I completely disagree with this article. It has not gotten much coverage yet anyway, and even though you would obviously not want this kind of news if you're NASCAR, it did not hurt them too much last time. If this were an Earnhardt, Busch, Gordon or Johnson, I would be concerned.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-12467773692579936522011-11-04T16:14:27.945-04:002011-11-04T16:14:27.945-04:00While I can't remember the web site, one early...While I can't remember the web site, one early report stated that Mayfield was also arrested for sales and possession of marijuana. And yet, when reading the search warrant and inventory, the marijuana was in possession of a James Bryant and seems to have been for personal consumption. And on the arrest warrant, it only states Mayfield being arrested for possession of methamphetamine. <br /><br />So it looks like we have web sites and members of the media trying to make things look worse than what they really are even though the original charge is bad enough. <br /><br />Also, some sites seem to be sensationalizing the fact that Mayfield has guns. I saw some of the photos from two of the auctions Mayfield had in the past and he had a number of guns which were being auctioned off. From what I understand, Mayfield enjoys going out and target shooting from time to time. So him having guns, especially in this part of the country,doesn't come as a surprise.The Mad Mannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-80734006600767034042011-11-04T13:53:09.911-04:002011-11-04T13:53:09.911-04:00West Coast Diane said:
Osbornk...totally agree. T...West Coast Diane said:<br /><br />Osbornk...totally agree. The key word is "former" Nascar driver. Also, someone referenced that he is in a NASCAR program. I don't think that is true. He denied ing a problem. If he had gone to a program he would have been eligible to be reinstated. I could be wrong on this, because it has been so long. <br /><br />As sad as it is, if all true, Jeremy is responsible for his actions, no one else.<br /><br />Oh, I first saw it on Twitter from Jenna Fryer.<br /><br />I am seriously considering unfollowing a number of people. I mostly do NASCAR, INDYCAR & politics. My husband told me this morning I am too distracted and forgetting things. He thinks it is because of following so many things on Twitter...filling head with mush...LOL! I actually started thinking that before he mentioned it. Having an iPhone is dangerous...constantly in my hand. I need rehab :-)..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-10030872029212446702011-11-04T08:16:38.084-04:002011-11-04T08:16:38.084-04:00Bobby O...I don't see 'everyone's'...Bobby O...I don't see 'everyone's' paranoia in these comments, or in JD's blog. The question is raised, is the media attention fair; is it the same as for any other sport--and a number of us have said we find it normal & not a reflection on NASCAR. A few people said they thought it does put NASCAR in a negative light. Where is the paranoia you're talking about?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-308675507180517972011-11-04T00:59:26.862-04:002011-11-04T00:59:26.862-04:00I just read the latest update on Jayski. Wow. As D...I just read the latest update on Jayski. Wow. As Dennis said on 11/3 @5:26 PM,"The trainwreck that just won't end." I bet Jeremy wishes it would've run him over.Dothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15701502016993312530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-84491352795586638972011-11-04T00:17:55.424-04:002011-11-04T00:17:55.424-04:00Think I saw it first on Jayski.
I really do not u...Think I saw it first on Jayski.<br /><br />I really do not understand everyone's paranoia about how this will make NASCAR look bad?<br /><br />What? Really? That is where you want to take this? How long has he been out of the sport?<br /><br />Someone explain please! I thought I was paranoid, but no where near as bad as you people! Jeez!<br /><br />And sorry, I'm either to old, or have better things to do, than Tweet or text or whatever the latest fad is today.Bobby Onoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-26328851957679183642011-11-03T22:41:22.254-04:002011-11-03T22:41:22.254-04:00Mayfield is in **HUGE** trouble.
According to the...Mayfield is in **HUGE** trouble.<br /><br />According to the search warrant and police report the police had info that Mayfield and four other named man broke into a variety of businesses. Whoever tipped them off knew intimate details, as the report includes descriptions of where and how they broke in, what they stole, and where this stuff (a lot if it from many locations) was found when police searched his house. The list of stuff they were looking for was not short, and most of it was found in the search. Most damning is that Mayfield didn't just work alone, but as part of a group of five men who committed multiple burglaries. In all likelihood at least one of the group will crack and testify for a lighter sentence, because the police report shows they have a lot of evidence, including m.o. <br /><br />Here it is, read for yourself. <br /><br />http://www.wsoctv.com/download/2011/1104/29678783.pdf<br /><br />Mayfield is going to do hard time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-15422382331531355302011-11-03T21:47:27.241-04:002011-11-03T21:47:27.241-04:00the news is at Jayski. Confidential source saying...the news is at Jayski. Confidential source saying JM stole to support habit. Probably a fellow drug user.) But apparently knowing enough for the cops to believe.sadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-51810306306819295592011-11-03T20:35:39.135-04:002011-11-03T20:35:39.135-04:00Shana is going full force on Twitter tonite w/fram...Shana is going full force on Twitter tonite w/frame-up charges...wow is all I can say.PammHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05300459856268781781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-73937370223908623702011-11-03T17:48:11.056-04:002011-11-03T17:48:11.056-04:00I think this story is overblown. He is a FORMER d...I think this story is overblown. He is a FORMER driver and was FORMERLY involved in NASCAR. This is a local matter and anything beyond a short mention is not necessary. Every sport has people who did wrong or were accused of doing wrong after they entered private life and it was barely mentioned or not mentioned at all in the press because it is commonplace in other sports. I think this gets exposure because it is not something that happens very often in NASCAR.OSBORNKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06265276174788619591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-22453322770547746312011-11-03T17:26:04.634-04:002011-11-03T17:26:04.634-04:00The trainwreck that just won't end.The trainwreck that just won't end.Dennisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-42102443149599454542011-11-03T16:16:05.601-04:002011-11-03T16:16:05.601-04:00Wow! Some great comments. What a strange and confu...Wow! Some great comments. What a strange and confusing story.Daly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-72209309964523237882011-11-03T15:24:33.531-04:002011-11-03T15:24:33.531-04:00I first saw the news on the twitter. Bob Pockrass ...I first saw the news on the twitter. Bob Pockrass was the first one I saw to tweet it. Like i said in the post yesterday some media chose to report the facts objectively and some reported with their opinions. This happens for any story really but the Mayfield deal magnifies it. Dave Moody was the most outspoken about it, but he gets paid to be that way. Im more of a just the facts kind of person, I like that better. Thats just me.<br /><br />The only television coverage of it I saw was on the sports report on my local news. Nascar Now comes on too early for me to catch, and there was no way I was going to watch Race Hub cover the story. They completely butchered the Mayfield interview in the spring. I didnt watch Hub before, definitely not afterward. <br /><br />Definitely a black eye for the sport, but Im glad we have some sort of resolution to the whole thing. Maybe now he can get the help he needs.Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00623901340377966481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-56798872255546671232011-11-03T14:18:22.370-04:002011-11-03T14:18:22.370-04:00I think that the original reference to 1.5g should...I think that the original reference to 1.5g should have read...<br />"street price of meth shows that a typical hit of meth weighs about 1/4 of an GRAM (not ounce) and costs about $80"<br /><br />Then the math works out to $480.<br /><br />If what I've read is correct that 1.5g would probably keep a person awake for a week with no sleep.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-41440935469418738522011-11-03T13:26:17.794-04:002011-11-03T13:26:17.794-04:00For all the conspiracy theorists who think mayfiel...For all the conspiracy theorists who think mayfields mom tipped off the police: wake up! If you actually read the news story, it says that the companies in question were burglarized and they filed police reports months ago. I don't know how it is where you live, but where I live, when several businesses report grand larceny upwards of $100,000 in stolen goods, the police actually investigate. And then when they want to check on their leads, they go to court and get a search warrant.<br /><br />There is nothing sinister here. Just a dumb thief, who like most dumb thieves doesn't have the sense to hide the stolen goods, who got caught with drugs when he didn't know they were coming.<br /><br />Mayfield will be charged with theft, just watch. And his baloney excuses won't be met with the nodding agreement of Marty Smith, but the tough follow up questions of a lead prosecutor. Maybe Mayfield will dry out in jail... Where he belongs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-6908139678148321792011-11-03T12:48:26.044-04:002011-11-03T12:48:26.044-04:00to those saying he hasn't been charged for the...to those saying he hasn't been charged for the stolen goods...I expect they're just dotting the i's an crossing the t's...perhaps he can come up with some paperwork that would implicate someone else, but I'm not holding my breath.<br /><br />The AP article said detectives said they PLAN to charge him with possession of stolen goods. It's only a matter of time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-90789063467867184672011-11-03T12:33:38.775-04:002011-11-03T12:33:38.775-04:00a news feed to your phone would get it to you as q...a news feed to your phone would get it to you as quickly as twitter would...just saying...the people who twitter it have to get it someplace....that is, if you're the sort of person who feels important because you got the news 25 minutes before other people. Whatever.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-164612727588050252011-11-03T11:56:09.377-04:002011-11-03T11:56:09.377-04:00The sad part is it was not a HUGE drug bust. This ...The sad part is it was not a HUGE drug bust. This smacks (no pun intended) of someone with an axe to grind against Mayfield. Now, I'm not saying he's innocent by any means, but I would find it hard to believe that Brian France is such a moron as to be the one behind this mess, just as NASCAR is slowly lulling people to sleep...If he is indeed doing drugs, and stealing property, I would like to think that there enough people in NASCAR that are "supposed" to be helping him, what with the programs they tout so much about with helping people with substance abuse problems. If he is in a program, then he indeed doing random tests, classes, therapy, etc. all with NASCAR's blessing. How would this, or could this have happened? I know people can't be baby sat all the time, but with this as big of a deal as it was in the beginning, I would think that Brian France's company would make DAMN sure that this wouldn't give them a black eye.Garrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-43665861029036932442011-11-03T11:51:28.883-04:002011-11-03T11:51:28.883-04:00To address the point of your column, I first saw t...To address the point of your column, I first saw this on Twitter. (I follow several media people who cover NASCAR.) I haven't seen it even mentioned on any outlet not tied to NASCAR reporting, so it doesn't seem to be getting much mainstream attention to me. Those sites you mention, I don't consider to be mainstream media, especially "Cafe Mom". That one I've never even heard of. And as far as TMZ is concerned, anyone with any sense knows that they focus on the more sensational aspect of everything. Anyone who forms their opinions or worldview on what they see on TMZ really needs to broaden their horizons.<br /><br />As far as Jeremy himself is concerned, I sincerely hope he finally gets the help he needs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com