Posted on 06/02/2020 4:27:26 AM PDT by Rural_Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The first person to be charged for rioting Saturday night into Sunday morning in downtown Grand Rapids has been charged but he certainly will not be the last.
On Monday morning, 18-year-old Adrian Baker of Gobles was charged with the 10-year felony in Grand Rapids District Court.
Judge Michael Distel explained the charge to the teen.
“You did while in concert with five or more other persons wrongfully engage in violent conduct and thereby recklessly cause or create a serious risk of causing public terror or alarm,” Distel told Baker, who was appearing via video from the Kent County Jail
Baker is also charged with destruction of property under $200 and larceny of a sign, all of which allegedly took place at the Biggby Coffee at 146 Monroe Center NW.
Because he has no criminal record, the court services evaluator recommended a personal recognizance bond which would have allowed Baker out of jail with no bond, but the judge had other ideas.
“The court has concerns about a PR bond based upon the nature of the charges and the circumstances associated with these charges, the court has community safety concerns,” Distel said.
The judge set a $5,000 bond which clearly had an impact on the teen suspect.
“I need to be able to get numbers, I need to be able to, I have no numbers here memorized, I don’t have anybody to reach out to help me with this bond,” Baker stammered. “I thought I would be able to go out and get a job and start working and get money to pay this and I’m sorry it didn’t happen that way.”
“I want to be able to get this done, I don’t want to be here, I’m 18, I have no way to get money,” Baker said.
But the judge did not relent.
The 10-year felony charge was authorized by Kent County Prosecutor Christopher Becker, who said he has never issued the charge in his 25 years with the office.
“The facts warrant it, given what happened here, that was a riot,” Becker said.
And there are more rioting charges to come.
“It could be hundreds, it could be, if we don’t build a case, it could be a dozen,” Becker said.
He said there has been significant evidence coming in from numerous sources, including the Grand Rapids Police online evidence portal, from the dozens of videos and the many witnesses.
“A lot of people were quite unnerved by what happened and taking a peaceful protest and turning it into something like this,” Becker said
Gobles, MI is a long way from GR. He did not walk there. Let him rot in jail. When he gets out her name will be “Mary”.
Just passing through pay no mind They are just heading to Detroit.
I'm sure some entertainer, safe in their mansion guarded by professionals, will take care of him.
His young life is ruined before it gets going. Trying to get a job will be difficult. Janitors are in short supply.
HOORAY Grand Rapids LE and judges.
17 intel agencies, PDs & SDs & Detectives downstream. Surveillance capability up the wazoo and drone capability on your woohoo, etc.,etc. MONEY WELL-SPENT, EH?
95-100% of these anarchist pawns should be in jail or prison along with their kings & queens EVERY EVENT. INCARCERATE. ELIMINATE as needed. Life, liberty and WTF?
PART of the SOLUTION, OR PART of the PROBLEM?
Wake up citizens.
WHERE IS ARGUS, MOFOS?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGxNyaXfJsA
“Just passing through pay no mind They are just heading to Detroit.”
(from last night post) Tucker just had on Detroit Police Chief, James Craig...the best Detroit has ever had. He will not let rioters destroy his city. A couple of years ago he told Detroiters that the police could not protect them in all situations and that they should arm up. Detroiters went through the ‘67 riots and witnessed the senseless destruction. I have a lot of friends in Detroit...including pastors. All that I know will not put up with this bs. I lived in Detroit 5 different times and graduated from Wayne St. University in Detroit. My girlfriend in ‘67 lived in Detroit near Grand River and Oakman. There were tanks on the street and National Guard troops. I pleaded with them to let me see my girlfriend 2 streets past the checkpoint at Oakman and Grand River. They let me through, but said don’t go to Livernois...there are snipers down there and lots of trouble. I didn’t. I still keep in touch with Marilyn and she a dear friend of my family. I will be very surprised if Detroiters allow bad things to happen. HOORAY Detroit and Chief Craig.
(and this morning) In addition to a great police chief, James Craig, in Detroit...there are 2 very good Democrats (I can’t believe I just said that) mayor Mike Duggan and Wayne County prosecutor Kym Worthy, who prosecuted former POS thug mayor Kwame Kilpatrick. There are a lot of great Americans in Detroit. HOORAY Detroit.
FYI BUMP!
not gonna ever go to jail. I challenge anyone to cover the case in court and watch the case fizzle. Do you know of any antifa arrested sitting in jail now? none.
I'm sure that entertainer will have some ideas on how this young guy can pay him back. Freedom isn't free, if you know what I mean.
Just another white brat tearing up a city, and probably a black area in that city. Hope he had fun.
I saw that too and was pleased and impressed.Michigan needs some leadership and direction.wouldnt it be ironic if these riots were a huge boost for Michigan and with Trump help Detroit has a their long awaited resurgence.
Thank you for your comments regarding Chief Craig et al. People think Detroit is the same as it was 20 years ago.
One person charged with rioting... charged with the 10-year felony.
One person.. that should slow down the rioting. (sarc to those who can’t see it)
Doesn’t mean shxt unless he’s found guilty and in prison for 10 years. Could be a start
My guess is he is or will be out on bail ASAP, trial will be in 6 - 18 months and he’ll get community service at best in his liberal leaning city.
Thanks. My wife just asked me about a pic. Thanks; thanks.
You get 10 punk, but we can bargain it down if we get testimony to help us but away the antifa behind guys. Who drove you?
Can we add corrupting the youth to the conspiracy charges against Antifa.
“I challenge anyone to cover the case in court and watch the case fizzle.”
Point noted. i’ll try. I’ll also ask my good (talk to everyday) buddy in GR, Ron.
He’s a real tuff looking guy isn’t he. Punk needs to have his ass kicked.
Imagine that! Having to pay for your crime.
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