Q: Made a deal with Thomasville police and now they didn't hold up to their end of the deal. WHat do I need to do?

A: I'm sorry to hear the police did not follow through on their end of your deal after you agreed to cooperate with them. Here are a few options you may want to consider pursuing:

1. Contact the police department and speak to a supervisor about the situation. Explain that you had an arrangement with the arresting officer, provide details about the deal, and request that they stand by the original agreement given you held up your end. If that original officer truly did not communicate the deal to others as promised, the department should still be accountable.

2. Consult with a criminal defense attorney. They can review your case and details of the agreement, then contact and negotiate with the prosecutor and police department on your behalf. They may be able to get the charges dropped or reduced based on the cooperation deal.

3. See if the arresting officer will submit an affidavit explaining the original deal made with you. While no longer with the department, their sworn statement could corroborate your version of events. Your attorney can present this as evidence of the botched agreement.

4. As a last resort, you may have to go to court and make a formal complaint outlining all details of the arrangement you had and actions you took to uphold it. The judge can determine if dismissal or reduction of charges is warranted.

Be proactive in addressing this swiftly, as you likely have only a limited time on the warrant before facing further penalties or arrest. These options should help compel the police to finally uphold their end.