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Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Yahoo
SMH...Delaware Firefighter Faces Hate Crime Charge After Allegedly Chasing His Black Coworker Around With a Noose, and That's Not All
For over a year, a Black firehouse employee didn't come forth about the torment he experienced from his two white coworkers. Now that the two have been found out, they're facing some serious consequences. The Millville Volunteer Fire Company in Delaware suspended 27-year-old Jay Droney and 23-year-old Jordan Hastings after finding out what they did to a Black employee back in February 2024. According to a charging document released April 16, the employee was working a shift that wasn't typically on his schedule, per Delaware Online. Around dinner time, he made his way to the outdoor grill to make himself something to eat. However, that didn't happen without being allegedly harassed by Droney and Hastings. Court documents say the employee saw the two practicing knots. When the employee began grilling, Droney allegedly walked out the side door swinging an orange rope shaped like a noose. 'Come here, boy!' Droney allegedly shouted before chasing the employee, while making additional racist comments, authorities said. Meanwhile, police say Hastings recorded the whole ordeal. Following the incident, Droney was accused of making even more racist jabs at the Black employee including slurs and cotton field references. None of this came up until earlier this month when the employee finally aired out his grievances, Delaware Online reports. The court documents say Droney wrote a letter to local news complaining about suspicious behavior from the fire company. 'What about all the things [Droney] has done to me?' the employee then asked, prompting others to demand he spill the tea. The reason he was reluctant to say anything about the incident sooner was due to 'not wanting to cause any problems' - a sentiment a lot of Black folks can relate to. Shortly after this, both Droney and Hastings were suspended from Millville, per ABC 7 News. By April 15, the two had warrants for their arrest. The two face charges of a hate crime, second-degree conspiracy and harassment but were released from jail on their own recognizance. For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Yahoo
Maryland volunteer firefighter accused of chasing colleague with suspected noose in Delaware
CHARLES COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — A Maryland volunteer firefighter was suspended from all department activities after he was accused of committing a hate crime in Delaware last year. According to Delaware State Police (DSP), troopers were contacted by the Millville Volunteer Fire Company administration for an unreported hate crime that was said to have taken place at their station in February 2024. Their investigation revealed that two former volunteer firefighters, Jay Droney, 27, of Millville, Del., and Jordan Hastings, 23, of Delmar, Del., allegedly chased a Millville Volunteer Fire Company employee around the fire station with a rope tied in the shape of a noose. During the incident, Droney allegedly made a racist comment to the employee. While praising Sen. Van Hollen's trip to El Salvador, Marylanders call for Abrego Garcia's release According to DSP, he continued to make racist comments to the person on several occasions after the incident. On April 15, detectives obtained arrest warrants for Droney and Hastings, who both turned themselves in that day. They were charged with hate crime, conspiracy in the second degree and harassment. State police said that Droney and Hastings no longer work at the fire station in Delaware. However, Droney recently joined the La Plata Volunteer Fire Department on April 7 in Charles County, Maryland. The La Plata Volunteer Fire Department said in a post on social media that at the time of Droney's application and onboarding process, officials completed a background check, which did not reflect any indication of pending charges. The department also emphasized that it was unaware of the incident in Delaware. DC area college students have visas revoked by US State Department Fire officials said once they were notified of Droney's arrest, he was suspended from all department activities, effective immediately, pending the outcome of the investigation. Travis Yates, president of the La Plata Volunteer Fire Department, released the following statement on social media Wednesday: The La Plata Volunteer Fire Department takes all allegations of this nature with the utmost seriousness. We do not condone any form of hate, harassment, or behavior that is contrary to the values of public service. Our organization holds its members to the highest ethical and professional standards and remains committed to providing the best emergency services to the citizens of Charles County. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
