Mute Saved from Jail for 'Refusal' to Speak
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MUTE SAVED FROM JAIL FOR 'REFUSAL' TO SPEAK
City Jailer William Michalak proved a friend in need yesterday when Alexander Purzycki, 22, of 1267 Kaighn avenue, was arraigned in police court on a drunk and disorderly conduct charge.
Purzycki was arrested Sunday night in Johnson Park by Policeman Raymond Stark. Stark questioned him, but Purzycki failed to answer. For several hours at police headquarters he was questioned further. He still failed to answer.
In Police Court, Judge Gene R. Mariano asked him how he pleaded. Purzycki still did not answer.
Mariano was becoming angry when Michalak entered the court room.
"I've known this man for years," Michalak told the court. "He is a deaf mute." The charge was dismissed.
City Jailer William Michalak proved a friend in need yesterday when Alexander Purzycki, 22, of 1267 Kaighn avenue, was arraigned in police court on a drunk and disorderly conduct charge.
Purzycki was arrested Sunday night in Johnson Park by Policeman Raymond Stark. Stark questioned him, but Purzycki failed to answer. For several hours at police headquarters he was questioned further. He still failed to answer.
In Police Court, Judge Gene R. Mariano asked him how he pleaded. Purzycki still did not answer.
Mariano was becoming angry when Michalak entered the court room.
“I’ve known this man for years,” Michalak told the court. “He is a deaf mute.” The charge was dismissed.
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