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Freddie Gray Arrest Record, Criminal History & Rap Sheet
Heavy ^ | April 28, 2015 | Tom Cleary

Posted on 04/28/2015 7:53:47 AM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet

Freddie Gray, who died a week after suffering injuries while in Baltimore police custody, had a lengthy criminal record, mainly for drug-related offenses, according to state court records. Police claim he was “involved in criminal activity,” prior to his arrest.

Gray, 25, died after spending seven days in a coma as a result of injuries he suffered while in the custody of city police, the Baltimore Sun reports.

He was arrested April 12 by four officers outside a public housing complex. Police said four bicycle officers tried to stop Gray for an unspecified reason and he ran from them. They caught him and detained him while waiting for backup.

It’s not yet known how Gray died. His death has sparked unrest in the city, including protests that turned violent.

A friend told the Baltimore Sun that Gray may have ran from the officers because, “he had a history with that police beating him.”

Freddie Gray Arrest Record

Gray had a lengthy arrest record with convictions dating back until at least 2007, according to the Maryland Department of Justice. Not all of the arrests led to convictions, in many of the cases he pleaded guilty to one charge while the others were dropped. Details of when he spent time in prison were not immediately available. His arrest record includes at least 18 arrests:

•March 20, 2015: Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance
•March 13, 2015: Malicious destruction of property, second-degree assault
•January 20, 2015: Fourth-degree burglary, trespassing
•January 14, 2015: Possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute
•December 31, 2014: Possession of narcotics with intent to distribute
•December 14, 2014: Possession of a controlled dangerous substance
•August 31, 2014: Illegal gambling, trespassing
•January 25, 2014: Possession of marijuana
•September 28, 2013: Distribution of narcotics, unlawful possession of a controlled dangerous substance, second-degree assault, second-degree escape
•April 13, 2012: Possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute, unlawful possession of a controlled dangerous substance, violation of probation
•July 16, 2008: Possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession with intent to distribute
•March 28, 2008: Unlawful possession of a controlled dangerous substance
•March 14, 2008: Possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to manufacture and distribute
•February 11, 2008: Unlawful possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of a controlled dangerous substance
•August 29, 2007: Possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute, violation of probation
•August 28, 2007: Possession of marijuana
•August 23, 2007: False statement to a peace officer, unlawful possession of a controlled dangerous substance
•July 16, 2007: Possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute, unlawful possession of a controlled dangerous substance (2 counts)

Why Was Freddie Gray Arrested Before His Death?

Details of what led police to try to arrest Gray in April 2015 have not been made public by police. Deputy Police Commissioner Jerry Rodriguez told the Baltimore Sun that details of the arrest remain “a bit vague,” and that the officers patrolling a high-crime area with drug issues believed Gray was “immediately involved or had been recently involved in criminal activity.”

Documents obtained by the Guardian show that he was charged with unlawful possession of a switch blade knife, which was found after he was detained. The documents are not clear about what led to the stop. No other charges are listed.

The Associated Press reports Gray has been in and out of prison on drug convictions since 2008, according to online court records. He was set to start a trial in May on drug charges stemming from a December arrest.

“We had officers in a high-crime area known to have high narcotic incidents,” Rodriguez said, according to the AP. “The officers believe that Mr. Gray was immediately involved or recently involved in criminal activity and decided to make contact.”

Police released a timetable of the events leading up to Gray’s arrest and death. He was seen at about 8:40 a.m. on April 12 on a street northwest of the city’s downtown. The officers approached Gray and he ran. He was caught about two minutes later two blocks away. The officers called for a transport van at about 8:42 p.m. Then, at 8:54 a.m., a block away from where Gray was arrested, the van left for the Western District station “after stopping to place additional restraints on the suspect.” At about 9:24 a.m., an ambulance is called to the Western District station.


TOPICS: US: Maryland
KEYWORDS: baltimore; baltimoreriots; crime; freddiegray; maryland
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To: miss marmelstein

No, what you described are “do gooders”. “Cop haters” are a different category.


121 posted on 04/28/2015 4:11:43 PM PDT by sport
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To: Conscience of a Conservative

The poster you responded has do gooders confused with “cop haters”. She does not know what a “cop hater” is.


122 posted on 04/28/2015 4:16:46 PM PDT by sport
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Thanks for the Ping. I wonder when the autopsy results will be released.


123 posted on 04/28/2015 4:23:10 PM PDT by mass55th (Courage is being scared to death - but saddling up anyway...John Wayne)
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To: Beach333
Yes, and if you look at the court record at the link...it looks more like Freddie Gray is the defendant and the Peachtree financial company was probably a debt collector for Allstate. They were likely trying to get a structured resettlement from Freddie on behalf of Allstate.

It's not quite clear from the court record, but I think that what was happening in the court case was that Gray had entered into a structured settlement with Allstate, and that Peachtree was seeking to purchase certain rights with regard to the structured settlement. In many states, such transfers require court approval.

But, a little digging around shows that the Allstate settlement had NOTHING to do with any vehicle accident or spinal injury. A quick search of the Maryland court records shows that Freddie Gray's twin sister, Fredericka Gray (creative naming, right?) also had a structured settlement with Allstate that Peachtree was trying to purchase:

Some further digging reveals news articles that refer to a lawsuit brought by Freddie and Fredericka Gray against the owner of a building where they lived growing up, alleging that they were harmed by lead paint in the building. (Source.) According to the article, the Grays entered into a settlement with the former landlord, whose name is Stanley Rochkind.

Finally, some further digging reveals that Allstate Insurance Company has sued Rochkind. Turns out that Rochkind has an umbrella insurance policy with Allstate, and that Allstate has sued Rochkind in order to determine whether the insurance policy required Allstate to pay a claim to related to a different lead paint lawsuit brought against Rochkind:

Taken together, it is pretty clear that the Allstate structured settlement was related to the lead paint lawsuit, not to any previous spinal injury.

In other words, the story at link is complete and utter horseshiat.

124 posted on 04/28/2015 4:36:29 PM PDT by Conscience of a Conservative
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To: LucyT

Well now, that’s interesting!


125 posted on 04/28/2015 4:47:13 PM PDT by Velveeta
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

And your point is?


126 posted on 04/28/2015 4:49:52 PM PDT by Lurker (Violence is rarely the answer. But when it is it is the only answer.)
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To: Conscience of a Conservative

Very nice sleuthing! It’s not what many want to hear, but it is what it is.

I’m not sure which thread I’m on since I posted to the wrong thread at one point, but I think I’m on the wrong thread. IF so, you should also post to the other.


127 posted on 04/28/2015 4:49:59 PM PDT by Beach333
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To: Conscience of a Conservative

Well done.


128 posted on 04/28/2015 4:51:47 PM PDT by Lurker (Violence is rarely the answer. But when it is it is the only answer.)
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To: Fido969

You’re mostly right, but the distribution charge crosses the line from victimless. That’s why the penalties are usually more severe.


129 posted on 04/28/2015 4:56:47 PM PDT by Baynative (We are experiencing the type of government the founders warned us about.)
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To: Beach333

I posted it to both.


130 posted on 04/28/2015 4:58:22 PM PDT by Conscience of a Conservative
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To: Lurker; Conscience of a Conservative

Hahaha! No matter what, the police are “jack-booted thugs” is that it?


131 posted on 04/28/2015 5:10:51 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet (You can help: https://donate.tedcruz.org/c/FBTX0095/)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

“Hahaha! No matter what, the police are “jack-booted thugs” is that it?”

No, of course that’s not it.

“It” is that your link regarding a supposed spinal injury is easily debunked garbage.


132 posted on 04/28/2015 5:14:33 PM PDT by Conscience of a Conservative
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
BREAKING: Freddy Gray Had Spine Surgery Just One Week Before Arrest

Oh yeah he was dragging himself around the streets with his spine injury until the police found him and decided he was the guy they wanted to throw in the back of their paddy wagon.

133 posted on 04/28/2015 5:14:42 PM PDT by Starstruck (I'm usually sarcastic. Deal with it.)
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To: Conscience of a Conservative
We'll see, won't we? How many people laughed off the National Enquirer's reports about John Edwards until they happened to be true?
134 posted on 04/28/2015 5:18:16 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet (You can help: https://donate.tedcruz.org/c/FBTX0095/)
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To: Velveeta; 2ndDivisionVet; azishot; maggief; hoosiermama; WildHighlander57
"Freddy Gray Had Spine Surgery Just One Week Before Arrest"

Does this situation qualify for a Darwin Award?

Inquiring minds want to know.

135 posted on 04/28/2015 5:29:33 PM PDT by LucyT
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

We’ve already seen. The only actual so-called “evidence” in the linked article was the stuff about the Allstate settlement, suggesting that the settlement was somehow related to a prior spinal injury. Which is demonstrably false. So, the article is left with.....what, exactly?


136 posted on 04/28/2015 5:29:40 PM PDT by Conscience of a Conservative
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To: LucyT

Surgery one week before
How many days in hospital ?
What were his “take home”instructions?
Did he have pain meds?

With his history was he trying to make a buy or selling?


137 posted on 04/28/2015 6:03:31 PM PDT by hoosiermama (Obama: "Born in Kenya" Lying now or then or now?)
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To: Conscience of a Conservative
Sharpton: We Cannot "Tolerate" Those On The "Far Right" That Don't Care About Freddie Gray ‎4‎/‎28‎/‎2015‎ ‎8‎:‎32‎:‎49‎ ‎PM · 72 of 74 sheikdetailfeather to 2ndDivisionVet Twitter: http://LiveLeak.com - #BREAKING: FREDDY GRAY HAD SPINE SURGERY JUST ONE WEEK BEFORE ARREST http://po.st/ISzNcg via @po_st Post Reply | Private Reply | To 66 | View Replies http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3284186/posts
138 posted on 04/28/2015 6:47:33 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet (You can help: https://donate.tedcruz.org/c/FBTX0095/)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

That’s just a repost of the same link you already posted, with the same irrelevant stuff about an Allstate settlement that had nothing to do with any spinal injury.


139 posted on 04/28/2015 6:49:48 PM PDT by Conscience of a Conservative
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To: LucyT

Spinal surgery? Why isn’t this plastered all over the news? Rhetorical question.


140 posted on 04/28/2015 6:59:22 PM PDT by azishot (God made man but Samuel Colt made them equal.)
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