Locked In with Ian Bick

Pete Thron was a New York City Housing Authority police officer during the height of the crack epidemic in the 1980s and 1990s, patrolling the dangerous streets of Harlem and Upper Manhattan. From making over 200 arrests to working alongside federal agents on major narcotics investigations, Pete helped take down powerful drug organizations, including one case that resulted in 30 members of a major crack cocaine operation being federally convicted. But after years of putting criminals behind bars, Pete found himself on the other side of the justice system. He reveals how alleged police corruption led to a robbery conviction he maintains was unjust, a two-to-four-year New York State prison sentence, and the shocking reality of going from police officer to inmate. Pete shares untold stories from the streets of New York City, dangerous drug investigations, federal task forces, corruption, and what really happens when the system you once served turns against you.
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Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick:
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:35 Early Life and Baseball Dreams
04:10 Becoming a Housing Cop
06:00 Field Training and First Lessons
09:55 First Building Check and a Close Call
15:18 Moving to Pressure Point
18:00 EDP Call and Mace Incident
21:00 Witnessing Jumpers
22:17 Transfer to Harlem
23:48 Sponsor Message
25:35 Narcotics Work and Making Collars
27:00 Targeting East Side Drug Operations
29:00 First Shooting
35:20 Department Politics and Denied Promotion
37:30 Flipping Informants
42:00 Warrants and the Little House on the Prairie
45:50 TT and the Drug Ledger
50:00 The Case Builds
53:00 Nose Ripped Off
01:00:00 Recovery and Getting Cleared
01:01:30 The Purple Gang
01:03:40 Apartment Break-In
01:07:50 Gun Missing and Back on Patrol
01:14:00 Undercover Work and Buying Guns
01:17:00 Arresting Charmaine
01:20:50 Federal Deputization and Arrests
01:24:00 Greek Mob Investigation
01:27:50 Meeting Bazo
01:33:00 Declining Going Undercover
01:35:00 Going to Anti-Crime
01:39:30 First Anti-Crime Case
01:46:00 Pitbull Shooting
01:49:00 Tackling a Suspect
01:59:00 Last Night in Anti-Crime
02:12:45 Undercover Buy Goes Wrong
02:18:00 Repercussions and Robbery Accusation
02:26:00 Foreboding Meeting with ADA
02:30:00 Arraignment and Bail
02:34:00 Trial and Testimony
02:49:00 Taking the Stand
02:55:00 Jury Charges and Verdict
03:01:00 Sentencing
03:09:00 Appeal and Disappointment
03:11:30 Entering Prison
03:15:40 Life in Prison
03:21:00 Parole Hearing
03:39:00 Stabbed in Prison
03:44:00 Cauterizing the Wound
03:47:00 Broken Toe
03:49:00 Witnessing CO Brutality
03:56:00 Post-Prison Struggles
04:04:00 Reflections and Closing
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Michael Lau spent 24 years with the NYPD, rising from rookie cop to Deputy Inspector. An immigrant from Hong Kong who grew up surrounded by gang violence in Chinatown, he went on to patrol some of NYC's toughest neighborhoods, including Chinatown and Harlem. Michael shares wild stories of taking down dangerous gang members, making arrests, confronting organized crime, and climbing the ranks to become an NYPD commander. 
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction: Cop vs. Flying Dragons
00:33 Early Life and Immigration
01:28 Childhood in Alphabet City
02:21 Move to Rucker Housing
02:53 Mother Robbed at Knife Point
06:28 Decision to Become a Cop
07:12 Joining the NYPD
08:30 Chinatown Gangs and First Jobs
11:04 Police Academy and Harlem
12:03 Return to Chinatown
13:15 Combating Gang Extortion
15:03 Plainclothes and Undercover Work
16:54 First Arrest and Helping Others
18:23 Tragic Story of a Gang Member
25:39 Structure of Chinatown Gangs
28:05 Working with Informants
30:00 Promotions and Politics in NYPD
32:41 Plainclothes Stories and JFK Jr.
36:32 Threats and Shootout with Flying Dragons
45:03 RICO Cases and Dismantling Gangs
48:03 Extortion and Community Impact
50:35 Heartbreaking Notification
55:45 Becoming Sergeant
57:38 Quotas and Leadership
01:01:55 Chinatown Rapist Task Force
01:02:58 Cultural Crimes and Scams
01:04:52 Gambling, Prostitution, and Modern Crime
01:07:25 Gambling Raids and Undercover Ops
01:08:27 Lieutenant: Queens Gang Squad
01:12:07 Gang Cases and RICO Investigations
01:15:11 Encounters with Former Criminals
01:18:03 Retirement and Vice Enforcement
01:20:52 Captain: Community Affairs
01:27:52 Deputy Inspector: Commanding Officer
01:31:00 Chinatown Parking and Politics
01:33:03 Leave of Absence and Return
01:36:00 Vice and Search Warrants
01:37:11 Shooting on East Broadway
01:41:16 Corruption and Internal Affairs
01:46:40 Types of IAB Officers
01:49:21 Petty Investigations and Integrity Tests
01:50:38 Steven Lee Case Discussion
01:53:03 Retirement and Life After NYPD
01:56:33 Policing Today and Public Perception
02:01:19 Police Presence and Deterrence
02:04:36 Final Reflections and Book Announcement
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Bo Cornelius went from battling alcohol addiction to serving six years in Missouri state prison after a drunk driving accident took another man's life. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, Bo opens up about how his drinking spiraled out of control, the devastating day that changed two families forever, and what it took to survive behind bars. He shares how prison forced him to confront his actions, rebuild his life, and discover a new purpose. Today, as the founder of Second Mountain, Bo is helping transform prison culture through leadership programs that empower incarcerated individuals and correctional staff across state and federal facilities.
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Connect with Bo Cornelius:
https://www.secondmountainleadership.org/about-us
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Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick:
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Timestamps:
00:00 Drinking Every Day
00:32 Who Is Bo Cornelius?
00:52 Childhood and Moving Around
02:38 Following His Mom's Marriages
03:18 A Chip on His Shoulder
05:16 Childhood Trauma and Religious Abuse
07:02 Finding Perspective in Prison
09:48 Where Leadership Came From
12:00 What Money Meant to Him
13:42 The First Drink at Work
15:12 Pain, Pills, and Escalation
17:02 Seizures and Probation
19:50 The Rehab That Failed
21:05 Family History of Addiction
22:37 How the Community Saw Him
23:54 The Day of the Accident
28:00 Learning Someone Died
31:32 Functioning While Drunk
33:25 Community Reaction and Shame
36:58 Depression in the Aftermath
38:20 The First Prison Visit
41:48 Facing the Prison Sentence
43:52 Why His Wife Stayed
47:56 Preparing for Prison
49:18 First Day Behind Bars
54:11 Entry Point and Rock Bottom
57:53 From Five House to 16 House
01:00:10 Finding His Way in Prison
01:03:38 Prison Politics Surprises
01:07:53 Why Prisons Make It That Way
01:11:43 Case Managers and Counselors
01:14:40 No Real Job Training
01:17:30 Why He Chose the Dog Program
01:21:00 The Moment It Hit Him
01:22:36 The Day Kenny Died
01:28:00 Finding Leadership at the Summit
01:33:20 Building Community Behind Bars
01:37:17 Writing the GLA Proposal
01:40:02 Launching the GLA Program
01:43:55 How the Program Works
01:48:40 Sticking With It After Release
01:51:20 The Summit After Prison
01:54:01 Starting Second Mountain
01:59:00 Returning to Prison
02:00:10 The Death That Changed Things
02:03:40 Bridging Inmates and Staff
02:08:51 What He Values Now
02:09:39 Trying to Make Amends
02:10:50 Advice to His Teenage Self
02:14:31 Closing Thoughts
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Richard Chase spent 32 years as a Massachusetts State Trooper, facing armed criminals, dangerous pursuits, and life-or-death situations. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, he shares unforgettable stories from his career, including being shot at, saving lives, leading critical incidents, and his involvement in the Boston Marathon bombing manhunt and terrifying Watertown shootout. Richard reveals how decades of trauma, especially the events surrounding the bombing, ultimately broke him, leading to severe PTSD and a personal crisis that forced him to seek help. Now, through his memoir I Promise to Come Home, he opens up about the hidden cost of wearing the badge and the battles that follow officers long after their careers end.
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Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick:
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Timestamps:
00:00 A Trooper's Breaking Point
00:40 Growing Up in Charlestown
01:36 Family and Baseball Dreams
03:14 Stumbling Into Policing
05:04 Joining the Metropolitan Police
06:36 The State Police Merger
08:38 Patrol in Late-'80s Boston
10:35 Breaking In as a Rookie
13:39 Saving Lives on Bridges
19:00 Chasing Robbers: The Mongoose Story
24:20 The Esplanade Bike Robbery
27:20 School Shootings and Changing Times
29:54 Technology and Police Cameras
33:31 Homelessness and the Mob
34:54 Life After the Merger
38:24 Trooper vs. Metropolitan Culture
40:46 Fatal Motorcycle Crash
42:55 Speeding Tickets and Empathy
50:23 Responding to Bad Accidents
54:08 The 135 MPH Drunk Driver
58:23 Climbing the Ranks
01:01:35 The Cruiser Accident
01:04:31 Boston Marathon Manhunt
01:09:00 Firefight in Watertown
01:14:44 Surrounding the Boat
01:19:59 PTSD Diagnosis and Recovery
01:26:43 Retirement and Back Injuries
01:27:52 The Lost Boy at the Carnival
01:33:30 Authenticity in Policing
01:39:01 Writing 'I Promise to Come Home'
01:41:35 Helping First Responders with PTSD
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Mario Perez was sentenced to 25 years to life for a crime he says he never committed. After serving 27 years behind bars, including 15 years in solitary confinement, he reveals what prison did to him and how he survived.
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#rikersisland #prison #truecrimestories #newyork
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Timestamps:
00:00 Surviving Among Serial Killers
00:28 Mario's Background and Childhood
01:44 Family and Early Life
02:24 First Crime and Juvenile Detention
04:11 First Poor Choice: The Axe Incident
05:52 Growing Up in the Streets and Gang Involvement
07:50 Parental Discipline and Its Effects
11:07 Rikers Island at 16
13:25 Prison Survival and Making a Name
15:00 Release and More Trouble
17:48 Arrested for Murder: The Setup
19:38 The Alleged Setup and Trial
23:11 Where Were You the Day of the Murder?
26:01 The Corrupt Officer and Witnesses
28:38 Shock and Reaction to the Arrest
31:30 Sponsor Break
32:54 Moving to Adult Prison
34:21 Fighting the Case and Trial Preparation
37:00 The First Trial and Hung Jury
38:44 Rejecting Plea Deals
40:06 Second Trial and Conviction
42:40 Sentencing and the Impact
43:43 The Irony of Deaths
44:01 Entering the Prison System
45:10 Survival Strategies in Prison
50:58 Encounters with David Berkowitz (Son of Sam)
54:39 Meeting Mad Dog Sullivan and Others
57:20 Interactions with Other Notorious Inmates
01:00:05 Mob Figures and Lessons Learned
01:03:31 Correction Officers and Solitary Confinement
01:05:24 Mental State and Adjusting to Society
01:07:56 Prison Life and Relationships
01:10:23 Escape Fantasies and Worst Actions
01:13:59 Weapons and Contraband
01:17:41 Conjugal Visits and Prison Pen Pals
01:20:08 Technological Changes After Release
01:22:51 Personal Transformation and Peace
01:25:00 Parole Hearings and Release
01:28:19 Adjusting to Life Outside
01:30:15 Rebuilding Life After Prison
01:32:43 Current Life and Engagement
01:34:51 Advice to Younger Self
01:39:29 Bad Days and Coping Mechanisms
01:41:32 Finding Peace and Gratitude
01:42:12 Closing Remarks and Thanks
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