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Make Lemonade!
3d ago00:31:12Tap to summarizeReal talk about life, accountability, overcoming obstacles, and making the best out of every situation. None of us are perfect, but every day is another chance to be better than we were yesterday. That’s also what the Dilks for Sheriff campaign is about, accountability, transparency, and common-sense leadership. It’s about supporting deputies, serving the community, protecting constitutional rights, and putting bad guys in jail.No games, no gimmicks, and no hidden agendas. Just honest leadership, open communication, and a commitment to doing what’s right for the people of Indian River County. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →One Week Down, Many Weeks To Go! Dilks For Sheriff Campaign Update.
1w ago00:29:49Tap to summarizeOne week down and many weeks to go. In this campaign update, I discuss the first week of the race for Indian River County Sheriff, the overwhelming community support, campaign progress, and what’s ahead. Accountability, transparency, strong leadership, and a commitment to public safety remain at the center of this campaign. Join us as we continue the journey toward bringing common-sense leadership back to the Sheriff’s Office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Michael Dilks for Indian River County Sheriff
2w ago00:37:08Tap to summarizeOn this episode I announce my campaign for Indian River County Sheriff and makes one thing clear: the closet door is open, and the skeletons are coming out. After 23 years serving this county and a lifetime of putting the mission first, I am running on four simple principles: accountability, transparency, putting bad guys in jail, and ensuring deputies are physically fit and prepared to answer the call. The Sheriff's Office belongs to the people, not the administration. The community deserves answers, open communication, and leadership that isn't afraid of public scrutiny. That's why comments stay on, questions get answered, and transparency isn't just a campaign slogan. This episode dives into the future of the agency, backing deputies who do the job right, and building a culture where hard work, professionalism, and physical fitness matter. Paid for and approved by Michael Dilks, Republican, for Indian River County Sheriff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Episode 61: Extortion and Theft are ok if you are friends with Sheriff Flowers.
3w ago00:32:38Tap to summarizeMajor announcement on this episode of Lock’d Up with Copville. Why do some employees get destroyed for minor policy violations while others appear protected no matter what they do? We break down allegations of male employees receiving better treatment than female employees, selective discipline inside the agency, and the politics behind who gets protected and who gets sacrificed. We also examine the Sheriff’s relationship with Michael Marsh — the man accused in court documents of extortion, threatening violence, secretly recording conversations, and allegedly lying under oath during official proceedings. When regular employees get hammered but connected people stay protected, the public starts asking questions. This episode is about favoritism, accountability, hypocrisy, and what happens when leadership picks winners and losers. Lock’d Up with Copville. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Episode 60: The Brotherhood. They said they'd never forget.
May 2000:33:55Tap to summarize“They Said They’d Never Forget.” But many believe IRCSO failed to remember former Deputy Paul Mewborn — and failed to remember his son, Maurice, he left behind who proudly graduated high school carrying the weight of his father’s legacy. Tonight’s episode is about more than budgets, politics, and leadership controversies. It’s about what happens when agencies talk about “brotherhood,” but the families of fallen deputies feel forgotten. As questions continue surrounding the IRCSO budget and spending priorities, this episode asks the uncomfortable question: How do you claim to honor sacrifice while the people connected to that sacrifice feel abandoned? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Episode 60: Fabricated Narrative: The Dilks Excuse And The Brady List Lie.
May 1300:30:25Tap to summarizeFor years, people repeated the same story: “The case was dismissed because Detective Dilks was Brady-listed and couldn’t testify.” There was just one problem with that narrative… according to the appellate court, it wasn’t true. In this episode, we break down the court’s findings after a trial judge originally dismissed a major case while blaming delays tied to investigative materials involving Detective Dilks. The lower court claimed the state failed to provide information connected to Dilks and that the defense was prevented from using it because of a gag order. But the appellate court completely dismantled that reasoning. The ruling stated: The FBI investigation into Detective Dilks ended with no charges The state did not possess the investigative materials initially The documents therefore did not qualify as Brady material The state was not the primary cause of the delay The defendants never properly asserted their speedy trial rights And the defense failed to prove actual prejudice Bottom line? The appellate court ruled the case should be reinstated and sent back for further proceedings. So why did the public spend years hearing that the case collapsed because Detective Dilks supposedly couldn’t testify? We examine: How narratives get manufactured inside the justice system The misuse of the term “Brady” in public discussion Whether people intentionally distorted the facts And how reputations can be damaged through repeated claims unsupported by the actual ruling This episode dives into court records, contradictions, and the question nobody wants to answer: Was the “Brady-listed Dilks” story ever true… or was it a convenient excuse? https://flcourts-media.flcourts.gov/content/download/2485130/opinion/Opinion_2024-0546.pdf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode 59: Vero Beach Police Administration EXPOSED: The Surveys Don’t Lie!
May 600:52:27Tap to summarizeWhat happens when you ask your own officers how things are really going? You get the truth… and in Vero Beach, that truth isn’t pretty. In this episode, we break down two internal surveys from the Vero Beach Police Department (2022 & 2024)—and what they reveal is a pattern: Officers don’t trust leadership to make changes A growing disconnect between command staff and the street Claims that public image matters more than backing your officers A department described as outdated, divided, and low morale And a culture where discipline creates hesitation instead of accountability This isn’t rumor. This isn’t social media noise. This is coming directly from inside the department. We’re talking about what this means for: Officer safety Public safety And the future of policing in a city that claims to be one of the safest in Florida If nothing changes… what happens next? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Emergency Broadcast Moon Update
May 100:35:05Tap to summarizeA live update of the Moon video from my last episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode 58: Deputy Terrorizes Driver Duriing Traffic Stop After Crashing Into Her
Apr 2901:19:32Tap to summarizeWhat should have been a routine traffic stop turns into something far more serious. In this episode, Michael Dilks of Copville breaks down a controversial encounter involving Deputy Christen Moon and a female driver during a minor traffic stop. Based on video evidence, the interaction raises major questions about professionalism, restraint, and how citizens are treated during high-stress situations. The footage appears to show an encounter that escalates quickly—marked by raised voices, threats of arrest, and a level of intensity that may be difficult to justify given the circumstances. At one point, the driver, visibly upset and emotional, expresses fear while trying to comply—yet the situation continues to spiral. Even more concerning, the incident involves a training environment, where the deputy responsible for setting the tone appears to be outpaced in composure by the trainee present. After the incident, a formal complaint was filed—but questions remain about how seriously it was handled. The resulting investigation appears to contain inconsistencies with the available video evidence, raising concerns about whether key facts were overlooked, misrepresented, or not fully addressed. Was this proper procedure? Was this justified escalation? Or is this an example of how quickly authority can go too far—and how accountability can fall short after the fact? This episode examines the incident, the response that followed, and the broader implications for accountability, training, and public trust in law enforcement. They are who we thought they were. — Copville Link to both body cam videos: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OJcc_pvfbtWipvGJ5kFak-A-5Pn3a1Vz?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode 57: The media! They are who we thought they were
Apr 2200:35:30Tap to summarizeWhat happens when the media decides who gets heard—and who gets silenced? In this episode, former law enforcement officer Michael Dilks of Copville breaks down how he was blocked by Sebastian Daily, a local Indian River County news outlet, after speaking out against Sheriff Eric Flowers. Dilks dives into the reality behind the scenes—highlighting the relationship between Eric Flowers and Sebastian Daily owner Andy Hodges and raising serious questions about whether that connection is influencing what the public is allowed to see. According to Dilks, anything critical of the Sheriff simply doesn’t get published. No coverage. No transparency. No accountability. This episode exposes what happens when local media stops acting as a watchdog and starts acting as a gatekeeper—filtering information to protect power instead of informing the public. If the media won’t report it… Who will? This is more than just one post being blocked— It’s about the danger of selective reporting, the erosion of public trust, and what it means when the people responsible for informing the community choose silence over truth. They are who we thought they were. — Copville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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