California’s Prop 57 is designed to release tens of thousands of fake “non-volent” offenders from prison. Why, then are so many violent offenders currently being released under another program? Something smells fishy to me. And, these are only the B’s from Sacramento County.
Jesse Bayona
Bayona, Jesse: A self-professed gang member, Inmate Bayona’s prior strike offense was a first-degree robbery committed with a group of gang members in 2005. Inmate Bayona and four others went to victim’s home in Acampo, California. They punched the victim and held a kitchen knife to his stomach, telling him that he was being robbed. Inmate Bayona and another man ransacked the home, while the others guarded the victim and his roommates. The robbers repeatedly brandished the shotgun and told the victims that they would be killed if they called the police. The five robbers left with the shotgun, cash, and various personal items from the home. Since his release from prison on that case, Inmate Bayona received multiple parole violations and the misdemeanor conviction for which he was on probation at the time of the current offense. District Attorney’s Letter Opposing Early Release
Becker, Lindsay Everett: Inmate Becker is a serial residential burglar and should NOT be released as a ‘Non Violent Second-Striker.’ A review of inmate Becker’s record shows that he was first convicted of narcotic offenses in 1997, and by 1998 he had gone on a crime-spree, for which he was convicted of possession of narcotics with the intent to sell, commercial burglary and residential burglary. As a result of these convictions he was sentenced to four years and eight months in state prison. Within a short period of time after his release, Mr. Becker went right back to committing another crime-spree including five counts of residential burglary. He was convicted of all five counts and was sentenced to fifteen years and four months in prison, and he is still serving that time. District Attorney’s Letter Opposing Early Release
Blakes, Derrick: In 1996, Inmate Blakes pled guilty to vehicle theft. A year later, he pled guilty to receiving stolen property. His first charge relating to firearms occurred in 2000 when he pled to concealing a firearm in a vehicle, as well as driving on a suspended license. In 200 I, he pled to a marijuana charge and in 2006 he was convicted for grand theft. Just a few months after his theft conviction, he was convicted of a felony strike for negligently discharging a firearm. The facts of the case are specifically heinous in that he shot his ex-girlfriend’s ten month old puppy in the head, and only two feet away from her five year old son. I n 2007 and 2009, he was arrested for possessing drugs including cocaine, marijuana, and hydrocodone. On July 4, 2014, Blakes, a convicted felon, was convicted for being in possession of a firearm. During sentencing, the People dismissed charges for methamphetamine and resisting arrest. Since being i n jai l , Blakes has been on observation for consuming drugs and alcohol and has been combative with guards. District Attorney’s Letter Opposing Early Release
Bracy, Nathan Wyley: A review of Inmate BRACY’S criminal history reveals a lengthy pattern of criminal conduct beginning at age 19 when he was arrested for Burglary, for which he was later convicted. His criminal career includes: arrests and convictions for Possession of a Controlled substance, multiple convictions for Burglary in the First Degree, being Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance, Commercial Burglary, Grand Theft, Driving While Under the Influence, Driving with a Suspended License, Assault, Criminal Mischief and Domestic Violence. District Attorney’s Letter Opposing Early Release
Bradford, Ryan Lamar: Inmate Bradford engaged officers on a high speed chase where he sped through residential neighborhoods at high speeds after turning off his lights and thereafter running several red lights. At any one of those red lights, an innocent teenager, mother and child, working father or elderly parent could have been hit and killed but Inmate Bradford didn’t care about anyone but himself and his efforts to evade capture. He fled from his car when it came to red but was caught and found to be under the influence. At the time of this prison commitment, his 4th, he was on parole for a felony interference with officers case for which he’d also been to prison. Additionally, he has a prior strike of attempted residential burglary and he also went to prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. District Attorney’s Letter Opposing Early Release
Brewer, Jamar: In 2005 Inmate Brewer was convicted of his first strike offense for attempting to run his ex-girlfriend off the road, punching her in the face, and eventually firing several shots at her while seated in a vehicle. When inmate Brewer tried to run his ex-girlfriend off the roadway, she got out of her car and confronted him. An argument ensued and Brewer punched her multiple times in the face. The fight eventually stopped and the victim drove away. Several minutes later, Brewer drove by the Victim and fired several shots at the back of her vehicle. After this violent conduct, Brewer was given the opportunity to serve local time and was placed on probation, yet he violated his probation by being convicted of a DUI offense in 2005, a Felony drug sales in 2006 and another felony drug sales case in 2009. His 2009 case sent him to state prison for 16 months. This leads us to the current offense that sent him to state prison. In his current offense, a search warrant was served on inmate Brewer’s residence. Officers found indicia of drug sales, cocaine, multiple rounds of ammunition and a 9MM semi-automatic handgun. Inmate Brewer has previously been convicted of a violent offense with a gun and is now in possession of another firearm. District Attorney’s Letter Opposing Early Release
Brewer, James Edward: Inmate Brewer, AKA Evil, is a dangerous gang member with a history of violence and gun play. A review of his history shows a criminal pattern. At the age of 18, he was convicted of committing serious felony crimes including unlawfully discharging a firearm. In that case, Brewer violated a restraining order, threatened two people and ultimately fired two shots from a handgun while several people, including children were present. By 1997, at age 20, “Evil’s” criminality continued to escalate. Brewer and three other people committed an armed home invasion robbery involving multiple victims. During the crime, Brewer shot a round from his handgun into the wall. From a review of his arrest on that matter, he appears to have returned to selling drugs. A search incident to arrest revealed approximately 15 rocks of cocaine, a scale and $86 in cash. He was ultimately sentenced to 9 years in prison. By 1997, the defendant had been self-identified as a gang member. District Attorney’s Letter Opposing Early Release
Brittain, Jerry Wayne: A review of inmate Brittain’s criminal history shows a criminal pattern starting when the Defendant was just 18 years old. The Defendant’s criminal history has followed him throughout his life, up until his most current crime, that occurred on April 29, 2013. From the early age of 1 8, up until his current age of 40, Inmate Brittain has consistently picked up new cases. When released Inmate Brittain was serving prison time for ransacking the victim’s residence. The victim reported that a doggy door that led into the victim’s house had been lifted and pried open. The Defendant ransacked every single room i n victim’s house. The Defendant stole numerous electronic devices, passports, musical instruments, and most notably, a Ruger 9mm pistol, a Winchester 12 gauge shotgun, numerous other weapons and several hundred rounds of ammunition. The defendant is a thief, a liar, and a drug addict. District Attorney’s Letter Opposing Early Release
Bush, Christopher: Christopher Bush, AKA “Evil” began his criminal career in 2006. Since then Bush has suffered five felony convictions and 6 misdemeanor convictions. The first glimpse of Bush’s violent tendencies was later in 2006 when he was convicted of a misdemeanor domestic violence. In 2007, Bush was convicted of vehicle theft, and a misdemeanor violation resisting arrest. In 2008, Bush was convicted of a misdemeanor violation of battery on a spouse. In 2011, Bush served his first stint in state prison on a violation of probation. In 2012 Bush was convicted of resisting arrest and then later that same year was sentenced to state prison again being a felon in possession of a firearm. Once released from prison in 2013, Bush was subsequently convicted of resisting arrest and battery. In 2014, Bush picked up his felony strike conviction for a violation of Penal Code § 422, criminal threats. District Attorney’s Letter Opposing Early Release
