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Subject: [EXTERNAL]URGENT HARPER
Date: Monday,May 11,2026 12:13:14 AM
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FORMAL INTERNAL AFFAIRS COMPLAINT
To:
Internal Affairs Division
Billings Police Department
RE: Complaint Against Detective Romero and BPD Evidence Personnel
My name is Mary Josephine Harper. I am filing this complaint regarding alleged
misconduct involving the handling of seized property, false statements, intimidation,
interference with property rights, and improper conduct by members of the Billings
Police Department Evidence Division and Detective Romero in Billings,Yellowstone
County, Montana.
Improper Release of Property
I allege that two vehicles connected to me and/or my lawful interests were released by
BPD Evidence to unauthorized third parties without my authorization and without a
court order.
Additionally, a Rolex watch that was in police custody is now missing. The department
had a legal duty to safeguard property held in evidence custody. I request an immediate
audit and accounting of all property associated with my case(s).
False Information Regarding Power of Attorney
During a phone conversation with BPD Evidence personnel on or about 5/7/26, I was
informed that my Power of Attorney had been revoked. Joseph Lamere later confirmed
this statement was false and that the Power of Attorney remained valid.
I was also allegedly threatened with criminal charges if I contacted the Evidence Division
again.
Conduct by Detective Romero
On the following day, Detective Romero allegedly contacted Joseph Lamere at the
Yellowstone County Detention Facility and attempted to persuade or pressure him into
changing ownership or control of the 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
I am informed and believe Detective Romero made statements portraying me as mentally
unstable or untrustworthy and suggested law enforcement did not want to deal with me.
I further allege that these statements were made despite prior confirmation from my
attorney that the prosecuting authority in the Tanner Groves matter had stated the
vehicle was not being held as evidence and could be released.
Witness Interference and Defamation
I further allege Detective Romero contacted an associate connected to the April 26 stop
and made disparaging statements about me,including telling the individual I was a"bad
person" and advising them to stay away from me.
Requested Relief
I request:
a formal Internal Affairs investigation,
preservation of all evidence and communications,
disclosure of chain-of-custody records,
identification of all personnel involved in authorizing property release, 2013 Silverado to
Barry beach or `Be a busy handyman" I was paid IN FULL FOR 2013 Silverado . He
thought I was in jail and tried to steal the truck back (I have our contract & invoices to
prove it) and now my 2009 Escalade which I also filed a UCC lien on since lamere still
owes me $3,800 for it I have all documentation to prove it.
a full accounting of all seized property,
and a written explanation regarding the disappearance of my Rolex watch from 2013
Silverado and why my "old coins in sleeves" which I bought from a pawn shop for $20
each and can prove.
I am prepared to provide recordings, documents, witness information, attorney
communications, and additional supporting evidence.
Respectfully,
Mary Josephine Harper
Phone: 406-281-0572
Email: mhar ep rl3kyahoo.com