Here is a perfect example of a man we do not need on the streets of Charlotte: Michael Ramirez, Age 19. Since Michael Ramirez's 16th birthday- he has been arrested 8 times. (I have no way of knowing if he had a criminal record as a juvenile but it would not surprise me if he did.) In 1994, at 16 years old, he was arrested 6 times for stealing 20 cars & many assault with a deadly weapon charges.
The court system finally took him seriously after the 6th arrest when he stole 16 cars and he was locked him up for a year. He was released from jail in May of this year and has been arrested twice since - the latest arrest this past week. Clearly, this man lives a life of crime, he has victimized at least 21 people and yet he still roams the streets of Charlotte.
ARRESTS - SENTENCES - JAIL TIME:
3/29/04- Assault with a deadly weapon. No punishment.
5/14/04- Possession of a stolen vehicle & assault with a deadly weapon. No punishment.
6/17/04- Possession of a stolen vehicle. No punishment.
10/15/04- Felony larceny of a motor vehicle & assault with a deadly weapon. (Sentenced on 3/18/05 to: 6-8 months in jail)
12/12/04- Possession of a stolen vehicle, possession of cocaine & resisting a public officer. (Sentenced on 3/18/05 to: 3 years probation)
2/4/05- 16 Counts for larceny of a vehicle, 2 counts of possession of a stolen vehicle, carrying a concealed weapon (gun) & driving without a license. (Sentenced on 3/18/06 to: 6-8 months in jail)
IN JAIL: 3/18/2005 - 5/29/2006
9/14/06- Possession of a stolen vehicle & possession of stolen goods.
10/15/06- Possession of a stolen firearm, possession of a firearm by felon & carrying a concealed weapon (gun)