To the members of the community I would like to make you aware of the guilt and embarrassment I feel for the people I wronged. I am very ashamed of my actions toward Officer Estes at the Inside Scoop.
To the Inside Scoop: I’ve disrespected your business with my profanity. You never did anything to me. My actions were uncalled for. I was on my way home in a very bad mood and your window was just convenience. Sadly I could no longer control my temper. An immature excuse, I have no rational reasoning. Even so it would be a sugar-coated excuse. I am truly sorry.
Deb: What I did to you was unlawful, yes. I know returning them the following morning doesn’t make it right, or any better; just like saying I took more than I actually did won’t make it worse. Stealing is stealing. It was a moment of opportunity after my feelings had been hurt by your actions (not making it ok). I felt horrible after, hence returning your possessions. Still wrong on a level, it has created an uncomfortable situation. I apologize for that. It was an inexcusable lapse in judgement an immoral behavior on my part. I understand it was an embarrassing experience for you. It is however one I have learned from and will continue growing from. Stealing is wrong, this has taught me that the consequences are not worth the wrongful gain, not something to act on when hurt. I’m sorry that you feel the way you do, I hope one day you will learn to forgive me and stop saying I did more than I did. I also would like to apologize for stealing.
Officer Estes: I put a lot of thought into how I would write my apology to you. There’s only so many ways to do so. I am extremely appalled in myself, the way I talked to you was inexcusable. I am sorry Officer Estes, to your family as well for my irresponsible, disrespectful, and poor behavior in the past. I have always been nothing but respectful to all officers of the law. I wish others felt the same as myself, I understand the emotional repercussions of my actions more than anyone with having family in law enforcement
Tracey Cook
