Then Ror pulled a folded document from his jacket pocket. "Captain, I've prepared an additional statement that addresses concerns not covered in the original report," he said, sliding the papers across the table.
Mrs. Carter deliberately positioned herself to interfere with our investigation, and Agent Carter later attempted to influence Officer Hayes's testimony.
Monroe read the statement with growing concern. These are serious allegations, Sergeant.
Mrs. Carter knew we were conducting police business in her neighborhood, but she chose to walk directly through our operational area instead of using an alternate route.
Her actions forced us to detain her for officer safety. Danielle stared at him in disbelief.
I was walking to my own house. And after the encounter ended, Ror continued, "Agent Carter approached Officer Hayes privately and suggested that federal cooperation would be appreciated during any follow-up investigation."
Hayes looked stunned. That never happened.
Marcus remained calm, but his voice carried dangerous undertones. Captain, that accusation is completely false.
Monroe studied the new statement carefully because this involves allegations against a federal employee. Department policy requires external review by the FBI's Office of Professional Responsibility.
Ror's smile returned as he watched Marcus realize the implications. Agent Carter's professional conduct will now be under scrutiny during their internal investigation.
Monroe explained reluctantly. I'm required to forward these allegations within 24 hours.
Danielle watched the triumph drain from Marcus' face as Ror's strategy became clear. He couldn't win against the evidence anymore, so he was expanding the battlefield to damage them both.
That evening, Danielle sat at her kitchen table while Marcus paced near the window. "We were one step from victory," she said quietly. and he just dragged your career into the fire with mine.
The morning sunlight streamed through the kitchen window as Danielle spread documents across the dining table. Marcus stood nearby, his FBI jacket hanging on the chair where he'd left it the night before.
I won't make any calls, Marcus said firmly. The Office of Professional Responsibility needs to see that I stayed completely out of this investigation.
Danielle nodded, understanding the weight of his decision. Then we do this with what we already have.
She arranged the evidence methodically. Dispatch logs from that afternoon, screenshots from her security cameras, Hayes's body-camera footage on Marcus' laptop.
Two printed copies of Ror's reports side by side. Let's rebuild every minute of that encounter, Danielle said, pulling out a legal pad.
Starting from the moment they arrived, Marcus sat beside her, his analytical training taking over. Dispatch log shows Ror's patrol unit entered the neighborhood at 3:47 p.m.
No emergency call recorded before that time. My camera caught them driving past at 3:48, Danielle added, pointing to a timestamp on her printed screenshot.
I was already visible on the sidewalk, walking from the Henderson's house. They worked through the timeline methodically.
Ror's approach at 3:49, the conversation lasting exactly 7 minutes before Marcus arrived. Hayes's body-camera capturing every exchange without interruption.
Here's where it gets interesting, Marcus said, comparing the two reports. Ror's original statement says, I arrived after you became combative and refused commands.
Danielle read the relevant section aloud. subject became increasingly agitated and non-compliant, forcing officers to restrain her for safety. Federal agent arrived after detention was necessary.
But look at his amended statement, Marcus continued, sliding the second report closer. Now he claims I influenced the encounter before officers decided how to proceed.
The new version painted a completely different picture. The federal agent's arrival created pressure to release subject before proper investigation concluded, compromising officer safety protocols.