ASK THE DICK: Venting

ASK THE DICK: Venting: "I love my job but it's time for bigger and better things with my life. I have been a PI for 25 years and I owe everything I have (and everyt..."

Venting

I love my job but it's time for bigger and better things with my life. I have been a PI for 25 years and I owe everything I have (and everything I have lost) to my profession. It all started back in 1992, when I was a struggling actor in Hollywood, trying to make ends meet. I met Douglas in LA, who was kind enough to show me the ropes, and take me away from my job at the The Flowering Tree. Yes I said The Flowering Tree.... So what it's all I could find for work....... Oh did I also tell you that Jim J. Bullock thought I was cute. Hey I love the gay community they really boost a hetero guys ego like mine.....You may now be saying who the f**k is Jim J. Bullock? he was that flamboyant dude from the 80's show "To Close for Comfort" with Ted Knight. I must admit this was one of the many shows that introduced me and many other teenage boys to a lifetime of masturbation....no not because of Jim J. Bullock, but because of the two smoking hot girls in the show. OK enough with that story...... So it began my career as PI and I have made a name for myself in the industry, with hard work, dedication, and persistence. So if it is meant to be, maybe soon some of those Hollywood dreams will finally come full circle. If not hopefully the next 25 is met with success.

11/11/10
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Undercover work

In a few weeks Jay and I will be leaving home base to do some undercover work out west on an employee theft case. We have to play dress up in clothes we normally wouldn't be wearing and rig ourselves up with highly sensitive covert video cameras. It all sounds fancy but let me tell you it is just another case to me. Don't get me wrong it is certainly not your 9-5 in the office grind. We get to visit some cool locations and eat and drink on the clients dime..... OK why the fuck am I bitching lol...maybe I should just speak for myself since Jay is more the type to thrive on the food and drinks when I just want to be under the covers watching my new favorite show "THE EVENT" Have you seen it ? Great show what an actor Jack Ritters kids is but lets face it Jack had Chrissy and her bouncing breasts and not crashing planes and aliens... God rest his soul.....sorry just got side tracked with my adolescent talk...... Anyway I first gave "UC" as we call it a try when I was a rookie back in the early 90's working in the rug department of a store that sells "STUFF" damaged in fires. I had a real shift and a real paycheck so I could fit in and not to blow my cover. The work was hard flipping oriental rugs especially when one wanted one that sat on the bottom of a pile. What was cool is that I became pretty good at driving a fork lift and learning about rugs. This, all just to develop a closeness with the crew which included drinking at the local Chinese place after hours, and flirting with the female employees. All for what you ask ? quality control like stealing, sexual harassment, and drug use. Please these were kids all in there late teens and early 20's so what's a little weed if they are not doing it on property.... right....Guess I answered the question and that is there was no drug use and no stealing on my watch.

A report was filed and I went off into the wild blue pasture with some lost friendships....

ASK THE DICK: News Story on Disappearance of Brown Graduate

ASK THE DICK: News Story on Disappearance of Brown Graduate: "From Channel 10 in Providence, a story about the missing Brown Phd."

News Story on Disappearance of Brown Graduate

From Channel 10 in Providence, a story about the missing Brown Phd.

ASK THE DICK: Bicycle......BICYCLE

ASK THE DICK: Bicycle......BICYCLE: "I now have a new appreciation for my daughter Elizabeth who just returned from a nine week 3800 mile bike journey. Over the memorial weeken..."

Bicycle......BICYCLE

I now have a new appreciation for my daughter Elizabeth who just returned from a nine week 3800 mile bike journey.

Over the memorial weekend I was retained to conduct a weekend surveillance on a gay male subject, visiting one of Massachusetts treasured Islands, for some rest, and to think about his failing marriage. When I took this job I was excited because he was leaving his car at the port only taking along his blue bicycle. I then proceeded to prepare my advance work which helps an investigator cover all bases before his or her arrival. I rented a room close by ( since the same B&B was booked), I rented a bike, and I arrived a few hours early to set up. One of the suspicions we had going in was that he would connect with someone on the ferry to possibly have an affair. He arrived as schedualled alone. I then sent my female partner inside the B&B where she confirmed that he checked in alone. My suspicions now dropped a bit unless someone was checked in at another location only to meet up later.

Note: Refer to my book " Happens all the time" for some tips on the smart way to be sneaky.

Well back to my original thought before I started blabbing...... This believe it or not was my first time in 20 plus years that I can remember my only means of surveillance was a bike. Let me tell you it is so much easier to sit in a car to conduct a surveillance. You may also ask why didn't you bring your car over and follow the bike this way ? Well a few reasons that I can think of would be bike paths, and the local police. Islands are small, and the locals who live year round can point someone out like me. With the police you should try to check in, although I don't recommend on such a small island because they can just be a hindrance.

So the surveillance went on for a day and a half and we got to hang at the beach, shop on Main Street, and sip a martini by sunset. The client was relieved and our asses and legs hurt like hell.

Another day in the life of a DICK......

ASK THE DICK: Pizza Murder

ASK THE DICK: Pizza Murder: "Those of you local may have read about the pizza delivery man that was slain the other day over a few dollars and a pepperoni pie. It was ce..."

Pizza Murder

Those of you local may have read about the pizza delivery man that was slain the other day over a few dollars and a pepperoni pie. It was certainly a heinous act but let's not forget everyone is entitled to a day in court. You also may ask why was this man covering up? why not let the people see his face? the families, the media. Well in this matter it is very simple there is a question of identification and the process still could be ongoing with several more witnesses having to look at line ups. It is human nature and very easy when you see a person in cuffs to say " That's him" You may also ask how can anyone even represent such a monster? Well this monster has yet to be tried and convicted and the system will do it's thing. There has to be culpability. This monster from what I have read has no criminal history, came from a close knit family, and was planning on starting college. Not your typical murderer based on my experience. Will this be a possible angle for a defense ? maybe or it could be lack of identification. It is to soon for DNA which must be in before the defense properly plans. The defendants on this matter are indigent ( can't afford his or her own attorney) so they are appointed one. There are only so many attorneys that are qualified to sit on this rotating Superior Court murder list. This Attorney more than likely got a call in the middle of the night or on the weekend and was asked if he was interested. I don't know the Attorney or his name but I can only think that he is taking it on as a challenge or maybe to get some added.

In closing, I have investigated many murder cases so I thought I would offer my two cents.Ask away.

Professional Witness

We live in a flawed society and everyone is nervous that they are going to be sued, accused, or maybe even arrested. How many times have you said in conversation to someone " make sure you have a witness with you" I certainly have and find myself doing it more often and not just in my day to day of my PI duties. This has inspired me to start offering "Professional Witness Protection" a service that will help those who may fear the worst or just want to prevent the worst. Could it be called a watered down form of security? yes, indeed, or just a service with less stigma of a security officer or bodyguard. The service will offer a trained observer be present and to watch...... yes it sounds like a simple task but it can be crucial if you have a potential situation at hand. We can be known or unknown....we can video tape or just watch..... it is a service for professionals at meetings, terminations, etc... It can be a service for people with custody matters, child drop, and any uncomfortable situation. Check out my professional witness services. This is a service of the future.....

Earl is he or isn't he ???

It was a crazy day in Brockton, Ma today with the threat of Earl. It has been a while since we have had a hurricane and this may continue since this looks like a dud. I remember Bob in 1991 and Gloria in 1985. I specifically remember Gloria because while we were sitting at the dinner table news 4 anchor Dan Rea came knocking looking to feature the all American family eating by candlelight lol...... I wish I had this footage because my dad was interviewed and having since passed away it is nice to have all the memories you can find.

Needless to say all I really did today was make a few phone calls to witness along with measuring a drug zone on a criminal case. In Massachusetts if you are arrested with possession and intent to distribute within a school zone it is a mandatory jail sentence. So as a PI we are typically hired by the defense counsel to check out the reported measurement by authorities.

Due process is what we call it.

A little bit about me

The life of a PI is certainly an interesting and different profession. It's not like a lawyer, a doctor, or a salesman. It is filled with adventure and often danger..... I stumbled upon this at the young age of 21 while out in California struggling to be the next Tom Cruise. After a solid year of pouring wheat grass, and being hit on by every Tom, Dick, and Harry I decided to pack it in and move back with my tail between my legs. My dad thought I was nuts because I quit a job as a prison guard and even worse he thought I was light in my loafers because I had an earring and a kick ass pair of cowboy boots.......Yes this all sounds like I failed as the next action hero although like my 17 year old daughter Elizabeth who just returned from a gruelling 3800 cross country bike ride .......it was life altering. If I hadn't I NEVER would have met Douglas Florence the epitome of a gumshoe and my mentor..... The few months I spent working with Douglas has since turned into 25 years of friendship and some great advise....... The funny thing is that my acting now has all come full circle as I have already shot one TV pilot (that failed) and have been considered for another. I have taken what I learned back then along with some major life experience producing and starring in a doc film " A Father's Fight that soon will be in print. So my point is never give up and NEVER settle.

I ask that you " ASK THE DICK" for your advise on life, love, and all your investigative needs...

Thx Mark

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Hi welcome to my blog ASK THE DICK..........

My name is Mark W. Chauppetta and I am your resident PI. Many call me a gumshoe and a hot shot..... I call myself the real deal !

Definition of gumshhoe;

In the late 1800's "gumshoes" were shoes or boots made of gum rubber, the soft-soled precursors of our modern sneakers... At the turn of the century "to gumshoe" meant to sneak around quietly as if wearing gumshoes, either in order to rob or, conversely, to catch thieves. "Gumshoe man" was originally slang for a thief, but by about 1908 "gumshoe" usually meant a police detective, as it has ever since.

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