I was working midnight shift in a Detroit suburb when I was dispatched to a larceny at the northeast 7 eleven around midnight. I arrived with the suspects having about a 3 minute head start. The clerk described a couple 16 to 18 year old males that could fit about 50% of the locals and advised they took a couple cases of beer. I asked the clerk if he had access to the store video tape and he told me it was locked and only the owner had the key. I put out what information I had to other units via radio transmission. I then told the clerk (who knows I am a Christian), “I can’t promise you apprehension, but I can give it to God who knows the suspects and will allow HIS WILL to be done in the suspects lives.” I then raised my hand and said “Lord Jesus, bring these suspects to justice!” I cleared the location and continued on my shift.Around 3:00AM I parked across from the 7 eleven on the southeast side of the city in an auto repair shop to watch the 7 eleven with binoculars as I often did. Shortly after parking, I saw 2 young males come around from behind the building and go inside. The one male started to go to the restroom when a vehicle pulled up front and flashed its lights to signal the 2 males. Both males came out and got in the vehicle. I stopped the vehicle in the lot of the 7 eleven and found the driver to be a 17 year old female and the two males to be 16. There is a curfew of 11:59PM for 16 year olds and I advised the 2 males that they were in violation. I secured the 2 males in the back seat of my patrol car and the 1 said, “we were on our way home and just stopped to use the restroom.” I told them, “You live 20 miles from here.” “Do your parents have any idea where you are?” They said, “no.” I advised the 2 males “I owe a trust to your parents and God is the one who holds me accountable, so you are under arrest for curfew violation.” I further told them I would be transporting them to the police department where I would be calling their parents to pick them up. Both males had been drinking, but not intoxicated, the female had nothing to drink and she was released at the scene. While in transit to the police department the one male said, “you are a nice guy, but there is no God, God is just a figment of your imagination.” I said, “God is a spirit and uses physical means to get our attention and my prayer is that He uses me to get your attention.” Both males were booked, issued violations for curfew and released to their parents.The next day I met with the owner of the 7 eleven where the larceny occurred to view the video tape. Yes, you guessed it the curfew violators were also the ones who took the beer. I did a supplement report, forwarded it to the detective bureau and advised the detective in charge to advise both suspects, “WHAT A MIGHTY GOD I SERVE!” If you would like to learn more about the God I serve, check out the link below.God Bless You and Your Loved OnesOfficer William HeffnerThe Christian Cop
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Reviewed by Annette Hendrix Williams
10/10/2007
This really happened to me. I lost my purse on Mississippi State's campus with close to $200 in it eight times in three weeks. No dishonest person ever found it. Then I put the money in the bank and stopped losing my purse. I know that God is good to me.
Reviewed by Angela Holko Todd
12/28/2003
I have always held our officers of the law in the highest regard because of the service and dedication provided by them each and every day. Leading people to Jesus is sometimes a trying situation, but I am again respectful of the fact that you use what you do to minister to people. How wonderful to be able to share with people, many of whom are at a low point in their life. Thank you!
William, it is good to read your work! When righteousness is true, and based upon eternal principles, its application in the real world is a reflection of the divine. this story is one such case. blessings to you!
Powerful write giving witness that God is alive and well. Thank you Bill, for taking a stand for God, and defending our country, and keeping our streets free from violence. God bless.
glad the two were aprehended safely. you are doing your best to keep our streets safe; and i appreciate that very much. thank you, officer william; and thank you for caring the way you do. also thank you for testifying to others about god's love for us. may those three youths think of what they did and think of your words; and may they come to know god through this encounter. outstanding story; had my rapt attention from the start and held me til the end! great job, william! love, your friend in texas and your sister in christ jesus, karen lynn. (((HUGS))) :)
When two men hit the reset button and decide to go out looking for the good in the world, they not only find it but also a lot more.
P.S. The title is listed on Amazon under Look for Something Good by Robert Drews (not by Robert H. Drews)
I was working midnight shift in a Detroit suburb when I was dispatched to a larceny at the northeast 7 eleven around midnight. I arrived with the suspects having about a 3 minute head start. The clerk described a couple 16 to 18 year old males that could fit about 50% of the locals and advised they took a couple cases of beer. I asked the clerk if he had access to the store video tape and he told me it was locked and only the owner had the key. I put out what information I had to other units via radio transmission. I then told the clerk (who knows I am a Christian), “I can’t promise you apprehension, but I can give it to God who knows the suspects and will allow HIS WILL to be done in the suspects lives.” I then raised my hand and said “Lord Jesus, bring these suspects to justice!” I cleared the location and continued on my shift.Around 3:00AM I parked across from the 7 eleven on the southeast side of the city in an auto repair shop to watch the 7 eleven with binoculars as I often did. Shortly after parking, I saw 2 young males come around from behind the building and go inside. The one male started to go to the restroom when a vehicle pulled up front and flashed its lights to signal the 2 males. Both males came out and got in the vehicle. I stopped the vehicle in the lot of the 7 eleven and found the driver to be a 17 year old female and the two males to be 16. There is a curfew of 11:59PM for 16 year olds and I advised the 2 males that they were in violation. I secured the 2 males in the back seat of my patrol car and the 1 said, “we were on our way home and just stopped to use the restroom.” I told them, “You live 20 miles from here.” “Do your parents have any idea where you are?” They said, “no.” I advised the 2 males “I owe a trust to your parents and God is the one who holds me accountable, so you are under arrest for curfew violation.” I further told them I would be transporting them to the police department where I would be calling their parents to pick them up. Both males had been drinking, but not intoxicated, the female had nothing to drink and she was released at the scene. While in transit to the police department the one male said, “you are a nice guy, but there is no God, God is just a figment of your imagination.” I said, “God is a spirit and uses physical means to get our attention and my prayer is that He uses me to get your attention.” Both males were booked, issued violations for curfew and released to their parents.The next day I met with the owner of the 7 eleven where the larceny occurred to view the video tape. Yes, you guessed it the curfew violators were also the ones who took the beer. I did a supplement report, forwarded it to the detective bureau and advised the detective in charge to advise both suspects, “WHAT A MIGHTY GOD I SERVE!” If you would like to learn more about the God I serve, check out the link below.God Bless You and Your Loved OnesOfficer William HeffnerThe Christian Cop
