(X) INFORMATION INDICTMENT RETURN CASE NO. IR DEFENDANT ARRAIGNMENT DATE 2339084 Valdimar Gray 001 08/16/2017 . - ?in ?kill-nmuWam-ML, 602 FBI-6WX7FELNM Add:3425 W. Chicago Ave., Unit A, Chicago, IL 60624 Municipal?l7?1105650 CIR-19413514 Arrest POLICE DEPARTMENT Arrest Unit:District 10, Ogden Arrest Date:12/22/2016 State: IL Hgtz602 Wgt:270 HairzBlack Eyes:Brown True Bill 08/02/2017 3A ASA: Joseph Carlson 001 RECKLESS VEHICLE 720 ILCS 0012583 Class: 3 {3-3 JM .3 FHA- 15. ?371? :1 3314,57? 71m: ?763.76-- g; liijl? IJWL r1 '0 G.J. NO. 602 GENERAL NO. CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY COUNTY DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL DIVISION JULY 2017 The People of the State of Valdimar Gray RECKLESS HOMICIDE Foreman of the Grand "Jury Traffic Specialist: Charlie Galey, Illinois v. IND ICTMENT WITNESS Star #5598 awn 5w ii .7 STATE OF ILLINOIS SS. COUNTY OF COOK The JULY 2017 Grand Jury of the Circuit Court of Cook County, The Grand Jurors chosen, selected and sworn, in and for the County of Cook, in the State of Illinois, in the name and by the authority of the PeOple of the State of Illinois, upon their oaths present that on or about December 22, 2016 at and Within the County of Cook Valdimar Gray committed the offense of RECKLESS HOMICIDE in that HE, UNINTENTIONALLY, WITHOUT LAWFUL JUSTIFICATION, WHILE DRIVING A MOTOR VEHICLE, RECKLESSLY PERFORMED ACTS IN SUCH A MANNER AS WERE LIKELY TO CAUSE DEATH OR GREAT BODILY HARM TO SOME INDIVIDUAL AND SUCH ACTS CAUSED THE DEATH OF TELESFORA ESCAMILLA, IN VIOLATION OF CHAPTER 720 ACT 5 SECTION 9?3(a) OF THE ILLINOIS COMPILED STATUTES 1992 AS AMENDED, AND contrary to the Statute and against the peace and dignity of the same People of the State of Illinois. COUNT NUMBER 1 CASE NUMBER CHARGE ID CODE: 0012583 -: 1551;4- G.J. NO. 602 GENERAL NO. CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY COUNTY DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL DIVISION JULY 2017 The People of the State of Illinois v. Valdimar Gray INDICTMENT FOR RECKLESS HOMICIDE Foreman of the Grand Jury WITNESS Traffic Specialist: Charlie Galey, Star #5598 :1 @1113 V- g; 37,13: 2. Filed Bail ,20 Clerk I STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF COOK The JULY 2017 Grand Jury of the Circuit Court of Cook County, The Grand Jurors chosen, selected and sworn, in and for the County of Cook, in the State of Illinois, in the name and by the authority of the People of the State of Illinois, upon their oaths present that on or about December 22, 2016 at and within the County of Cook Valdimar Gray committed the offense of RECKLESS HOMICIDE in that HE, UNINTENTIONALLY, WITHOUT LAWFUL JUSTIFICATION, WHILE DRIVING A MOTOR VEHICLE, RECKLESSLY PERFORMED ACTS IN SUCH A MANNER AS WERE LIKELY TO CAUSE DEATH OR GREAT BODILY HARM TO SOME INDIVIDUAL AND SUCH ACTS CAUSED THE DEATH OF TELESFORA ESCAMILLA, IN VIOLATION OF CHAPTER 720 ACT 5 SECTION 9?3(a) OF THE ILLINOIS COMPILED STATUTES 1992 AS AMENDED, AND contrary to the Statute and against the peace and dignity of the same People of the State of Illinois. 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Michigan Avenue. Chicago. Illinois 68653 RD (F0: use by Chim?o Pniica Deps?mant Personnel Quay) EVENT 1635797973 CPD- :1 dz?ciREV am) Emie Res: 3425 Chicago Ave 88 Beat: EBiack Chicago IL 60824 {32" 773-809-2819 183 L8rown Eyes 4 Black Hair Beak: 1 4 $3 Medium Hair SlyEa Dark Brown Compfexion Shipping- Amazon 2801 8 Western Ave i Chicago, IL 60808 DriveraTruck Em 3% 003:28July1987 AGE: 29 years u..E .pgs- Ii?nois no . 600863872146 - mums ARMEE WITH Unarmed r7. mango Arrest Date: 22 December 2016 15:00 TRR Tats! No Arrested?! Ctr-Arrests Assoc Cases Location: 2800 Drake Ave Beat: i888 555:5 Ward 7 No EE Chicago IL 68823 304 Street dent Chuidren? NE) EE aiding FacIIity: 13888;! 010 iockug Victim Offense As Cited 62511.08 5.013 1-1 902-5 0 State Of [amiss Eamon Grass - Offense As Cited 525 ILCS 5.013.707.? 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(PCBAWTB) 1&3: Assisting Arresting Of?cer: #2367 CHAMBERS, (P002893) 1910 Assisting Arresting Of?cer: 3396??! CALVILLO, ??931 a, Flngerprinted 8y: MEJIAS, (PCOBB18) . REPROVAI: "f5? El; 7' =4 25?? . Final Approve! of Charges #2385 ORTLZ, Npcmosa) 22 REC 2016 20:34 Print Generated By: Dora?cia "Raga? 5 {35.5 7 r? I 22 DEC 2016 08.358 Order for Special Conditions of Bail (08/04/09) CCG N501 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY ILLINOIS THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, Petitioner V. No. i05650 Defendant ORDER FOR SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF BAIL IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT, in the event the Defendant is admitted to bail, he or she shall comply with the special conditions of bail as set forth below: CI Report to Pretrial Services Unit of the Adult Probation De partment and comply with ongoing reporting requirements as determined by Pretrial Services or as speci?ed below: Pay up to $50.00 pretrial supervision fee in ac- cordance with the guidelines of the Adult Probation Depart? ment?s Pretrial Supervision Fees Instructions. Submit address veri?cation to Pretrial Services at the ?rst of?ce visit. CI Participate in Pretrial Services Drug Monitoring Program CI Attend counseling as arranged by Pretrial Services CI Undergo drug and/ or alcohol assessment CI Participate 1n a recommended substan fe?gy'? gr (Pg-?23341 n/ Cl Report to drug tre treatment if: ij? El Refrain from indul gnafifoxmating liquor, ?illeg23l drugs oii? the following drugs: . {is CI Undergo medical or treatment. 7' CI Remain at the addres 211?: . - during the curfew El Remain in the custody of the designated person or organization agreeing to supervise the release of the defendant El Surrender his or her Firearm Owner?s Identi?cation Card to the Clerk of the Circuit Court within 48 hours following release. CI Surrender all ?rearms in his or her possession immediately to the following law enforcement agency: Do not possess any ?rearm or dangerous weapon Do not contact the victim/complainant witness(es) or members of their family(ies): VIOLATIONS OF THE CONDITIONS OF BAIL MAY RESULT ENTERED: ,9017 Dated: DOROTHY BROWN, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT Refrain from contacting the victim/ complainant for 72 hours following release. CI Do not enter the premises or the area: Cl Refrain from entering'the victim?s/complainant?s residence for 72 hours following release. Cl Vacate the residence located at: until further order of the court. CI Make payment of temporary child support to his or her depen- dants. El Refrain from contact or communication with child victim as ordered by court. Minor to reside with parents or in foster home, attend school, attend noneresidential youth program, contribute to own sup? port (Strike those not applicable.) CI Be placed in a pretrial bond home supervision capacity with an approved electronic monitoring device. El GPS monitoring CI Report to Adult Probation and comply with GPS requirements in addition to those speci?ed below: Surrender his or her passport prior to being admitted to bail. Other as speci?ed: Is- i/Loz?e +0 ?x V~9l?f?l?a -,Al13 lemcf- W?l?l? chguwa?s {0144! Ch"- WI T?Mv?m? 1? My Hag g? aria-(7 mA?'A?p? Jud I RT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS Judge?s N0. SHEET NO. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS CRIMINAL DEPARTMENT-DISTRICT LINE NO. PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS NO: 17110565001 vs I SID VALD IMAR GRAY ADDENDUM TO PREVIOUS ORDER SETTING BAIL AND COMMITTING THE DEFENDANT TO THE COOK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR FAILURE TO DEPOSIT BAIL. ORDER THIS MATTER COMING BEFORE THE COURT AND THE COURT BEING FULLY ADVISED IN THE PREMISES, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: NEXT COURT DATE: 07/27/2017 WX FPC WENMA - BOND REDUCED 25,000 Va 36 165 C7 .. 1:?1 SCOB st a .n1\ 6&3 ?(cow' cu? ?v .UH 5 APPLICABLE MUST REFLECT WHICH ENTERED JULY 06, 2017 JUDGE BROWN JAMES 1848 DEPUTY CLERK RM 101 MCCLAY WALKER . AM BY LT DOROTHY BROWN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY GCPM 07/06/17 12:48:13 COURT FILE N707 {fomptamani Name Pnni?? or. Typed} :f?ampiaint hf 213? mama-?126 we maimesamcss truehmnbedaadwammbe?m me Ju? yaw whamw. .4 ML .. (REV. 323990) 06545 IN THE, mac-131T comm (300:4 COUNTY. THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE mamas (2338 N0. V, \fiamxion 9f:- . . thaiien A Vaidnnar . GREY Supcwistn {Fuss} (54.3.) {Last} Canditiena} {)igcharge I 131?? ARREST WARRANT THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS 3N "$3418 STATE. - We cmmnand you $0 arrest Defcaxdant Valdimar C. GRAY {Firm for the at? Reckless Homicida {M?im? Vehicle) {?escrip?m} 3?29 . A 111:3 3 7/ 9-361} {Siatutcry Cit-aim} stated in a z?zarge?) now pending before this smart and {hat gnu bring him?xer instanter befem The Circuii {hurt af?Ccok County at 2656 South Caiifgmia Avenue - 10% 9:08 am (maxim; {Efrem} {Call at Tim} or, if: am absent er unable 10 act, the nearest or most accessibie court in {Zack County ifzhis warrant is execuwd in a county 0mm 1mm Crank, baths: the: nearest. er mus: accessible judg: in county what the arreat is made. GEOGRAPHIC LTMWATIQNS 02 3 Issued in Cock (Emmy - a - Uniass athemise indicattzd heiew 112% gcegmpl?c iim-itazians- . are time asspeci?ed in "#25 ILCS Bat! Fixed at None Ridge I WINE - CLERK OF THE COURT am: - - 02f?wu 1? Cierk 91f Werw it Com {Deputy (Stark Name Vaidimm? . . GRAY {Fiat} (M, {Lam} Regidence 3425 West Chicago Avenue Chicagc 3L 6%)624 5mm: 01" State Zip Sex Race I Heighi Wtighi 13.0.53; Age I guild. Dm?cr's License 81361; 6? 02 2129 ?1535- i 231? 1:937 29 Emwn Medium CBILJCN a: 3?8} 51!} Sadat Eecuriiy Forfeifed Bent?? NO. 2339984 394135i?? Camplainant's Name investigamr Charies #5598 A?dregg 1?318 50th State Sweet, A3333, Chicago, IL 666% Arresting Of?cer 1 Star No. Ageacy?inii 77 Of?cer?s KEY Re?ewed Audited By Clark DORO THY CLERK THE CGLERT COOK COUNTY ILLINGES "Mun-um mo .mm? .. . m? .4. ?uu, Lila?. . . CASE: 17110565001 DEFENDANT: VALDIMAR GRAY PAGE: 001 GENERAL INFORMATION CB: 019353439 IR: 2339084 SID: . FBI: RD: 000000000 CHARGE INFORMATION NBR A TYPE CLASS DESCRIPTION 001 720 RECKLESS HOMICIDE DISPOSITION INFORMATION 062317 - 0701 - P00000001 WARR ORD, WARR ISSUED 062317 1223 CHIAMPAS PEGGY BRANCH 23 RM 1 0900 AM 062317 0997 - WARRANT SENT TO POLICE AGENCY MUNICIPAL DISTRICT 1 062317 0601 BAIL AMOUNT SET 300000.00 CHIAMPAS PEGGY BRANCH 23 RM 1 062317 0676 ONLY REL DEF ON BOND CHIAMPAS PEGGY BRANCH 23 RM 1 062317?? 0173 - WARRANT RETURNABLE TO BRANCH 1166 CHIAMPAS PEGGY BRANCH 23 RM 1 END OF FILE CASE: 17110565001 DEFENDANT: VALDIMAR GRAY PAGE: 001 GENERAL INFORMATION CB: 019353439 IR: 2339084 SID: FBI: RD: 000000000 CHARGE INFORMATION NBR A TYPE CLASS DESCRIPTION 001' 720 RECKLESS HOMICIDE DISPOSITION INFORMATION 062317 0701 P00000001 WARR 0RD, WARR ISSUED 062317 1223 CHIAMPAS PEGGY BRANCH 23 RM 1 0900 AM 062317 0997 - WARRANT SENT TO POLICE AGENCY MUNICIPAL DISTRICT 1 062317 - 0601 BAIL AMOUNT SET 300000.00 CHIAMPAS PEGGY BRANCH 23 RM 1 062317 0676 o/c ONLY REL DEF 0N BOND CHIAMPAS PEGGY BRANCH 23 RM 1 062317 0173 WARRANT RETURNABLE TO BRANCH 1166 CHIAMPAS PEGGY BRANCH 23 RM 1 END OF FILE l- 1L. 1.. . - EEWUWN m: THE COURT . . CLE .Dated Received 3 $13000 to beHeard 6 (Rev. 10/20/11) N001 2017 VALDIMAR GRAY Defendant?s Name Case No_ 2017110565001 Charge Reckless Homlc1de Before Judge PreSIdlng (Branch 66) Room 101 Regular Call Specialty Call NatureofMotion Motlon to Reduce Ball PreVIously lssued Upon an Arrest Warrant Requester?s Name: Adam Sheppard 180 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2510 Address: City/State/Zip: Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: (312) 443-1233 Atty. No. (if applicable): 42387 Completed DOROTHY BROWN, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ILLINOIS Of?ce _Use Only Filed CI Received File Cl Verbal CI Petiton/Motion enclosed . - P: i - IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK CRIMINAL DIVISION COOK COUNTY, ILLI zen JUL3 - U313 33 PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ?13 UFU U961, Plaintiff, -vs- 3 No. 2017110565001 VALDIMAR GRAY, 3 Defendant. 3 MOTION TO REDUCE BAIL Now Comes Defendant VALDIMAR GRAY, by and through his attorneys, Barry Sheppard and Adam Sheppard, SHEPPARD LAW FIRM, RC, and respectfully moves this Honorable Court, pursuant to 725 ILCS 5/110-6, to reduce bail previously issued in connection with the arrest warrant in this cause. In support thereof, defendant states as follows: FACTUAL BACKGROUND The charges herein, reckless homicide, stem from a motor vehicle accident dating back to December 22, 2016 at approximately 2:30 p.m. in the vicinity of 2802 S. Drake, Chicago, Illinois. There is no allegation that the defendant was under the in?uence of alcohol or drugs. Nor is there an allegation that Mr. Gray was driving at excessive speeds. At the time of the accident he was driving for his employer, Inpax Shipping Solutions, a shipping company for Amazon. Following the accident, the officers only initially issued citations for failure to yield to the right-of-way of a pedestrian in the crosswalk (625 ILCS failing to stop at a st0p sign (City Ordinance failing to carry driver?s license (although Mr. Gray did have valid driving privileges at the time in question)(625 ILCS and failing to produce insurance (625 ILCS Because Mr. Gray did not have a driver?s license on his person, he was processed and fingerprinted at the Chicago Police Department. He was released on an I-bond on the same date. See EX. A (I-bond, dated 12/22/16). In compliance with his I?bond, Mr. Gray appeared in traffic court at the Daley Center. He appeared on February 7, 2017 and the case was initially continued to March 22, 2017. However, the State subsequently ?led a Motion to Advance the traffic court case to February 17, 2017 . On February 17, all counts were dismissed pursuant to the State?s motion. See Ex. (common law record from traffic court Following the dismissal of the traffic court case, Mr. Gray received a voicemail from a detective at the Chicago Police Department and responded through undersigned counsel. Over the past three months, Sheppard Law Firm has been in contact with the lead detective in this matter on Mr. Gray?s behalf. Despite Mr. Gray?s knowledge that charges may be forthcoming, he has never ?ed in any way. He has also been cooperative in the civil lawsuit that the administrator of the decedent?s estate filed against Amazon.Com LLC, Mr. Gray, and other defendants. (Case No. 17 000060). Several individuals have submitted character letters on Mr. Gray?s behalf (attached hereto as Group Exhibit C). A senior pastor, preacher, and other church of?cers, have submitted letters on his behalf. Other upstanding members of the community have also submitted letters. The letters repeatedly cite Mr. Gray?s outstanding moral character and reveal his roots in the community. Mr. Gray has no prior arrests. He resides in Chicago. His father also resides in Chicago. He had worked for Inxpax Shipping?Amazon until this incident. He has since obtained employment, as a security guard, with Securitas Security Services, located at 150 S. Wacker, Chicago. He earns $11/hour. Even with overtime hours, he is typically unable to earn more than approximately $1,000 every two weeks. After paying living expenses, he is financially unable to post the current bond. ANALYSIS The statutory factors to be considered in determining bail support a bond reduction in this matter: The defendant has no criminal history 0 The ?nature and circumstances of the offense charged? suggest that the vehicle accident was, in fact, a complete accident. There is no allegation that the defendant drove in excessive speeds. Nor is there suf?cient evidence to suggest that he consciously disregarded a known risk. . He has strong roots in the community. He resided in the community for his whole life; his family resides here; he works in Chicago. The attached letters demonstrate his involvement in the community. 0 He has demonstrated his compliance with court orders. He appeared in traffic court on each court date pursuant to an I- bond and did not violate the terms thereof. See 725 ILCS 5/110?5. With respect to the amount of bail, the bail amount shall be: (1) Sufficient to assure compliance with the conditions set forth in the bail bond* (2) Not oppressive (3) Considerate of the financial ability of the accused See 725 ILCS On information and belief, at the time the warrant was issued in this case, the defendant?s present financial situation was not known. The First District Illinois Appellate Court has found that determination of defendant's present ?nancial situation could well shed light on the question? of whether a particular bail amount is excessive as applied to a particular defendant. See People v. Ealy, 49 Ill. App.3d 922, 934 (1st Dist. 1977)(vacating defendant?s $50,000 bail on a robbery charge and remanding the matter for a new bail hearing so that the trial court may receive new information such as the financial ability of the accused to post bail). WHEREFORE, defendant moves this Court to reduce bond to an amount that is suf?cient, but not greater than necessary, to accomplish the purposes of bail. BARRY D. SHEPPARD ADAM J. SHEPPARD SHEPPARD LAW FIRM, RC. 180 N. LaSalle Street #2510 Chicago, Illinois 60601 (312) 443-1233 I.D. No. 22443 1.13. No. 42387 Respectfully submitted: ?ax/am 3W ADAM SHEPPARD An Attorney for Defendant EXHIBITS A. I-bond B. Common Law Record C. Character Letters 98 mammal!? 11 ?Waismm? Moms 31;. Hf. . fig-WE. . ?rmer; .. .1 . . a. I Sr Andrew AME Zion Church 11*} Chase $3 I am. LIE-16404 219) 94-1-8235 1795 Rein Stem? D. Flori! Poslor Rev. 10MB. Miles. Presiding hide: June 28, 2017 To Whom It: may Cohem: 1 Rev Steven Floyd Senior Pastor of the St. Andrew AME: Church am writing to you on behalf of our supporter and friend Mr. Valdirnar Gray I would just like to share with you the uplifting, caring, hard- working young than Mr. Gray" IS. Ever since the ?rst davl met him around 11 years ago; he ?35 been a hardworking, head strong, family onented young man. He really, really ioves his family and church and would do whatever he can to. make sure they both have what they needldone, before he does much .for . himSeIf. He has been a positive role model that the younger men can look up to and open up about to if there was something they didn?t feel they could tell: direCtiy to their about. He also spoke on positive things to keep him focused when times Wash so easy for him and his family, but he never Went backwards, he just dealt with Iife, and tried to make things better for anyone who he came in contact with. I have neverseen him doing anything that could have got him' In troubie; he always keeps a sinile on his face, and is aimys talking about bettering himself on a deity basis. He makes sure he keeps himself employed, so that he could continue to provide for himsetf and his family, and anyone else who might need his help We all know that Vaidimar would not intentionally hurt anyone on 2 purpose, because he just loves and cares for everyone he encounters. So we as a church family are. asking that he can be "given a lesser Bond, so that he rnav be able to go home and continue to be productive and Work to take gate of his famihl. We are by no means not hurtingjust as- mach everyone else hurting avian on today, but we know that this IS not the Va'ldimar we know and highly respect. I stand 100% behind him on whatever he needs from me, because Ibelieve- he still have so much to 'offer his community and the chiidren he spends so much time with. .Chorch, SeniorPastor GR. EXHIBIT APRIL 27', 2017 TO HUM lT MAY CONERN: DEAR UDG My name is Kenneth Johnson and i hold the of?ce: of Senior Preacher Steward, and {would like to talk about Mr. Valdirnar Gray. Mr. Valdimar Gray is an outstanding person, with a great outlook on HR: He is often seen working with our youth, whenever he cam i always see a crowd of the neighborhood kids surrounding him, laughing, running, walking. and sitting with him. We love that he is so attentive to the: young male?s encounters, he is always telling them that hard work really does pays off, and that you can?t afford to not go to school and not get a good education. He is always willing to advacatc for anyone he feels need help and feel like they can?t talk with their parents. Valdimar regularly shows the kids how to play basketball. and learn the rules ofth game- He: isjusl an all-around good young man who Chicago needs to help with our youth. Then: are so many other things lam sun: he could be doing with his time; but he continues to make lime for other people, even when he works 2 jobs or when he had a heavy schedule. We need many more young men like him to stand up and do something different with their lives to become more productive citizens. On today I hope that can see this young man as a person who genuinely cares for people, and would not want to sec anyone hurting for :1in reason. He is a good person for all of us that have gotten the chance to meet and embrace- liim, and we just. hope and play that he can continue to be a productive part of our church and community. . .. Submitted By Kenneth Johnson Preacher Steward Blackwell lsracl Samuel Church Conductor Union Paci?c Railroad .. . . . .- . . .. .. .- - .- u. Si .rlmirenz 1.?le Zirm C1: are}: 3?49 Cr?msrr ~52" 153' Jerald-i? 239} 9441-32: Rev. 5331?); Hard. I?risrnr Rev. Joel 1). Miles. Presiding Elder June 28f 2017 To Whom It May Concern: Dear Judge: My name is Ms. Mary Floyd and i am writing this letter to Show support for our good friend, and supporter of our church Val dimar C. Gray. He is a very focused, loving, helpful, and giving person who will give you the shirt off of his back if he'needed to. He is a family man who loves his family like no other, and will do anything that they need him to do. He loves being a part of our church, and working wherever we need him to be on any given day. have seen how he would go out of his way to take care of his mother and brother, when things got a little rough for them. He would work 2 jobs and attend school to help support his family and still get his education that he could have easily put on hold given that he was working 2 jobs, but he kept himself focused, and did what he had to do. Valdimar loves hanging with his friends and family when he is not Working. He loves to play basketball, softball, watch all kinds of sports, and do his commentator thing with the youth while watching the games. i know Valdimar to be just an all-around good person, who has a bright future in front of him. He is very kindness is very addictive to whomeirer he comes in contact with. I am asking that Vaidlmar be given a lesser bond amount on today. So that he can go back to work to help support his family, so that they can remain healthy and strong. We all know that things happen in one's life that if beyond our control, and yes we know that this was truly nothing he saw coming that day, that wohld change his life from that point on, and we truly are hurting as well for the'families involved as well, because we know no one ever wants to hear something like that, but We know that deep down he is hurting. reliving this day everyday as well. So on today: am asking that he be able to hate the right to be heard and seen, and able to leave with his family and continue to be a productive citizen in his neighborhood, as well as in his church. He is definitely one of God?s Angels here on earth. APRIL 25, 2017 TD IT MAY MERIT, - - HI, MY NAME i5 NATASHA AND AN OFFICER AND MEMBER DE THE BLACKWELL ISRAEL CHURCH IN CIRCARD. AND I WRIITNB THTS LETTER DN DIE (IF TRIIE SUPPORTERS AND FRIEND MR. VALDIMAR GRAV. IT IS SD MANY THINGS I CAN SAY ABOUT THIS VDUNG MAN HERE. HE IS DEFINITELY A EDDIE PERSON WITH CHARACTER AND EVEN GREATER CHARACTERISTICS. HE HAVES A SPECIAL LDVE FDR THE VDUNG MEN IN THE CHURCH, IN WHICH HE ETIER Mim SPENDING TIME WITH THEM, HE DFTEN CAN BE PLAYING BASKETBALL WITH THEM. DR JUST TELLIND THEM HOW TD STAY DDT DF TROUBLE. AND TD HANG WITH PEDPLE THAT HAVE INTENTIONS IN LIFE. HE WILL TELL THEM HIS DPBRINGING AND HDW LIFE WAS SDMETIME HARD FDR HIM AND HIS FAMILY AND THAT HE COULD HAVE HAD CHOSEN TD DD OTHER THINGS TD MAKE MONEY, BUT HE GD THAT ROUTE, HE CHDSE TD DD THE RIGHT THING AND GET A JOB DR TWD TD HELP HIS FAMILY. THIS IS A PERSON WHD HAS A BRIGHT FUTURE AHEAD DF HIM. AND WILL DEFINITELY GD AHEAD AND MAKE HIS MOTHER AND BROTHER PRDIID DF HIM. WE IINDW THAT BAD THEIDS HAPPEN TD RUDD PEOPLE, AND WE KNOW THAT HE IS TRULY SORRY FDR THE BRIEF THAT THE FAMILY l5 FEELING. AND WISH HE COULD LET THEM KNOW THAT. SURE HE THINKS ABOUT THAT DAV EVERYDAY AS WELL, AND FEEL THE PAIN AS WELL WE KNOW THAT EDD IS GOOD, AND THAT HE WILL HIMBLE U5 ALL TD CDNTINIIE TD LDIIE ONE ANDTHER IN THRU TRYING TIMES RICH AS THIS. I JUST WANT TD SAY THIS IS A VDUNIS MAN WHD TRULY CARES ABDDT HIS HIS HIS CDMMIIMTV, HIS FRIENDS, HIS FAMILY, AND EUERVDNE HE DENIES IN CONTACT WITH. AND IHDPE AND PRAY THAT HE BE LDDHED UPON AS THE GREAT PERSON HE REALLY I5. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED SIS. NATASHA T-TASHA DAYCARE OWNER BLACKWELL ISRAEL SAMUEL CHURCH . Sf finite AME Zion Church i HIM-Jackson firmer 5 Sorry, 2] 333-243] Reta R. James? Rel: Joel I). .i'fr'lr?st Presiding Elder To whom it may concern, have known Vladimar Gray since he has been in high school and. he has been nothing but a gentleman. have not known of Vladimar to be involved in any trouble or criminal activity in the past. Growing up in Chicago is already hard for young black men andVladimar has exceeded the expectation of a young successful black male. He- has been involved with the senior citizens at Blackwell Israel Samuel church for quite some time, until his longtime girlfriend'sfather became pastor at Saint Andrews AME Zion church in Gary, lN. For the past 15 years of knowing Vladimar, he has been respectful to his elders and ambitious for his future. He has establisha positive lifestyle and has a great support system to back him up. Vladimar is caring, sensitive, and will never do anything to intentionally harm anyone. ask that you take Vladimar?s character into consideration when determining his sanction. Please understand that he is not a troubled person and has worked really hard 'to get to this place in his life. Vladimar has displayed an exemplifying record, and there are so many other negative things that guys his age could be doing, but he decided to go a different route: 1 ask that you please offer leniency with your decision in this matter. Thank Signed, Aretha Oliver? James First Lady St. Luke AMEZ Church 31 Luke 2713;: Church Jm?kh?rm Sim)! (Ira-3?. 9) 883?24? Res-s 1.3mm! Hi Jumaa Rey. Jae! 1). 3mm Presiding Eider To whom it may cancem, My name is Rev. Doaaici R. James, Fm wriz?fng r?ha?s character fetter on bebax?f of Vladimir Gray. Val (as affectiona?y called) has always been a warthy, stand up yea-rag man for as long as [have known him, which has been me better part of 19 years or 30. From what I?ve seen of Val he has atways been a mild manner young man in which {have never wirness any disrespect of any individual on his part. He has aiways been 2?79!me when it COMES down to assisting his feilow man and humanity. Va} maxim never intentiana?y cause harm to come t9 anyone because he cares about peopie. In closing I my say Va! is someone i knaw as a compiimeni to mankind and a productive individua! ofsocfefy. He?s kind, and a great young ?man. Rev. Donaid R. James Senior Pastor St. Luke AMEZ Church June 30, 2017 To whom it may concern: I am writing this letter on the behalf of Mr. Valdimar Gray. When Mr. Gray originally inquired as to whether or not I would write him a character reference, my immediate response was how could not formally praise him and share his enduring work ethic, generousity and outstanding personality. 'First and foremost, Mr. Gray operates with the upmost integrity. He is not only a person that is dependable and congenial, he is also a person that is guided by good morals. He is quite professional and has an impeccable capability of following through, especially in times of crisis. As a business owner, I have had to deal with many people of diverse cultural, educational, and socioeconomic levels. I speci?cally remember on one occasion, I was in deperate need of direction and vision for a business venture that I had embarked upon which was quickly going down a negative path due to my lack of knowledge for the clientele with which was involved and their lack of cooperation for the recognizing and resolving the multitude of obstacles we were facing. By chance, I divulged my crisis to Mr." Gray, he was able to not only inspire me but he also assisted me in ?nding a new direction towards resolving my issues by (1) providing his expertise in the matter, (2) aiding in opening the communication channels; as well as (3) calling upon various relevant documented and professional resources. His involvement was crucial and helped lead me down a path of success. His approach was always professional and within reason. He had an impeccable knack of looking at the various situations and the possibilities at both the general scale and the broad horizon envisioning short-term and long-term actions and resolutions. If you would like to speak with me directly, do not hesitate to contact me at (773) 425-6580. Regards, Tyron Hudson Hudson's Catering and Event Planning To Whom It May Concern, My name is Harvey Williams, 28-year-old Chicagoan, and college graduate from Lincoln University of Missouri. I am in between careers as a part time mover and previously a Data Entry Agent for a startup company located in the downtown area. I have had the honor of knowing Mr. Gray for 5+ years now through a mutual friend. Since ?rst meeting him he has always been a person of great spirit, determination, and respect for all he encounters. Through the years he has become a great asset to the community located on the west side of Chicago. He had helped those who seek steady employment through giving job referrals and being a character reference, as well as a big brother ?gure to the youth by participating in neighbor block functions for children such as back to school drives, summer block activities for children, and just by being a spot?on mentor to children that come to our local barbershop here in West Town. I was informed of the incident that has plagued Mr. Gray since December and we have talked about it and how he has felt about it. He feels a tremendous amount of sympathy for the family. He has shown great remorse and still does to this day. I for one feel sorry for him, but we all feel a great deal of sorrow for the family in the loss of their matriarch due to the tragic chain of events that occurred that day. I do humbly ask that you show mercy and empathy towards Mr. Gray in considering his bail amount. Even though he beats himself up regarding the incident, I feel that this was merely an accident and ask that this be taken into consideration as well. Valdimar is an important pillar to our community and extended family on the west side, his presence is absolutely necessary, and he is needed greatly here. Based on my knowledge of the situation, he has been cooperative with police and investigators since the day of the unfortunate accident. Mr. Gray has been a friend, a brother, and a con?dant since I have met him in 2012. In short, I do ask again that his in?uence of being an ideal male ?gure in our community, a community that so desperately needs men like him, be taken into consideration as well. Sincerely, Harvey Williams Electronic signature To Whom it they Concern, April EH, 2011? Hello. I am writing in reference to Vatdamir Gray, who is appearing before your court. Valdirnir, asked me to write a character reference tetter, but the truth us that was already planning to do so before the request. [feet strongly about Vatdtmir and his future, and I hope you to feel the same way. "Vaidimar is a hereon ofgood more! character]! realize that might seem hard-to circumstances, but it?s true nonethetess. I have known Val for over to years and in that time have seen him through ups and downs. growing from a teenager into a-young man. I have been convinced that he a genuinety good person at the core. He has been an uncte ?gure and big brother to all three of my eons. He fatthfully attends church and has assisted in projects to help build his community. He needs more people-to believe in him so that he can become the person know he can be. With thathetng said 5 hope you can See the teat person Valdimar is, as we have all seen many You . 30?5?? Imago/La Tiare E. Sanders ., . . v- .. . 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[want him In cantinue in he hare wi?h as helping us make good danisinns, and he that big a To Whom It May Concern, My name is Diamond G., and I am a longtime friend of Mr. Gray?s. I received both my bachelor?s and master?s in accounting from Southern Illinois University. I am currently employed as a Certi?ed Public Accountant in the state of Illinois, and employed with one of the largest accounting ?rms in the'city of Chicago. My relationship with Val has blossomed last year of high since our senior year of high school, and throughout the years, he has become a brother of mine, and stepped in when I had no one else at the time. He is an extremely reliable and caring person. He has always tried to maintain a humble and optimistic attitude, despite all of the opposition he has faced in his lifetime. He?s always been the one that we all go to when we need advice or a listening ear, or helping people find resources in the city. His long?term goal is to attend trade school so that he can establish a better life for him and his family members, whom he has worked to provide for since graduating high schooL In regards to the matter at hand, please believe me when I say that Val is full of sadness due to this incident, and wishes nothing more than to express his condolences to the family. Although he hasn?t been able to share it with them, he is truly hurt that they are hurting due to this incident. When considering bail, please take into consideration the fact that Val?s major goal and purpose in life was to provide for him and his family. And that if he is unable to remain free to continue to work, then he, his family, and their community will all suffer a tremendous loss. Thank you, Diamond G. (C.P.A) .- Diamond G. Chicago, lL . .. . .. -. a - . - . . Your Honor, I have known Valdimar for over 10 years, as we met at the beginning of senior year in high school. He has been a friend of the family for even longer, so he is truly revered as one of our own. Throughout the past 10 years I have watched Val grow from a goofy teenager into a respectful young man. I have also had the pleasure of watching him mature from a determined boyfriend into a dedicated significant other. Over the past 10 years we?ve been dating, he has maintained steady employment mostly within the security industry, as well as the credentials. And even when having to switch positions or companies, he has never gone longer than a couple of months without full-time employment. At times, he was worked up to 3 jobs in order to maintain a stable lifestyle for himself and his family. Recently, he decided to change career fields because he felt like it would enable him to be even more of a provider for his family and finally move his mom to a better neighborhood, as this has been a life?long goal of his. His motivation for becoming a delivery driver was really a sel?ess act. We were together while I attended undergrad, with me being on campus hours away, and him staying put in Chicago. Throughout those 4 years, he worked diligently in order to not only help provide for himself and his family, but me as well. He supported me when was unable to support myself due to academic and time constraints. We were together while i worked on my Masters and stressed myself sick while in a rigorous teacher training program. And again, through this time he was there for me both financially, mentally, and emotionally. We have been together these past 5 years as i have served as a teacher? in the inner?city. And true to character, he has supported me throughout all of the trials, and rejoiced with me in the wins. He IS respected and loved by all of my coworkers that have introduced him to, and admired as a big brother by all of the students we have forged lifetime relationships with. So I write this letter to support him just as he has supported me for the last decade?making sure to note that as he worked to support me, he?s also worked to support his mother, father, grandmother, and siblings-often taking their needs and situations into consideration before his own. He is beloved by everyone he connects with and bringsjoy and laughter to all that are fortunate enough to engage with him. His smile is contagious and his laugh is reassuring, so it makes sense that he?s also the first one that his friends and family go to for advice, reassurance, and an optimistic perspective. ?But ever since the occurrence of this incident, he has laughed a whole lot less and his smile has become a rare sight. He is truly torn by this tragic accident and carries his pain and empathy for the Escamilla family's loss with him each and every day. To this day he still has trouble sleeping at night~-jerked out of his sleep by nightmares-?and becomes startled when you interrupt the thoughts and visions that continually play through his mind. i have seen him cry more these past 6 months than l?ve ever seen him laugh at his favorite comedy. It?s especially difficult to stand by as he shares that he?s worried that his reputation will be tarnished, and the foundation that he?s been working to build for himself and his loved ones will simply crumble underneath him. When I try to console him as he experiences one of his breakdowns, he always hugs me, places his chin on top of my head and proclaims, ?i was just trying to make you all proud. ljust wanted to do more for you all.? To which I can only respond, know.? For nearly 30 years, he has prided himself on being an African?American man fortunate enough to not fall victim to his circumstances or neighborhood while keeping a clean record, only to now be plagued by threats of physical retaliation as a result of this tragedy. Please allow Valdimar the opportunity to be released so that he can continue to be supported by his family members during these trying times as he has worked to support us throughout the years. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration. COURT BRANCH - CALL COURT COMPLAINT TRANSMITTAL LISTING TYPE OR HAND PRINT Police personnel use FROM DATE PREPARED CHICAGO POLICE CPD-11.551 (REV. 9/03) unshaded lines, court personnel shaded Iines. Use one (UNIT No.) DAY MO. YR. line group for the charge for each person arrested 608 23 JUN 2017 No. GB No. DATE OF DEFENDANT (Last - First - M.I) ARREST LRNQ Line No_ 7 . . . BOND WARRANT- DOC No. No RD MISCELLANEOUS (If Applicable) A.O.STAR No. GRAYI Valdimar C. 2339084 720 ILCS . Hz-561406 LW i PREPARED BY STAR No Inv. Charles GALEY 5598 DISTRICT: FORWARD TO COURT CLE- OTHER COUR DOCUMENTS. COURT TRANSMITTAL COURT AFTER COURT HEARING, Fe - . RD TO CHIEF RK OF COURT. I (Co?'t Bhanch) (Court Date) (23440565) FELONY IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS The ngle org-Illinois COMPLAINT FOR PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION ainti V- N0. If?) Valdimar C. GRAY Defendant Investigator C. GALEY #5598 for the State of Illinois complainant, no?, appears before (Complainant?s Name Printed or Typed) The Circuit Court of Cook County and states that Valdimar c_ GRAY 3425 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois has, on or about (Defendant) - - (AddreSS) . December 22, 2016 at 2801 S. Drake Ave. ,City of Chicago, County of Cook, State of Illinois (Date) (Piece of offense) committed the offense of ReCkleSS HomiCide (motor VBh'de) . in thathhe drove a motor vehicle, to wit: a 2016 Nissan NV1500 van, with a willful and wanton disregard forthe safety of others, to wit: driving too fast for conditions in a residential area, disregarding multiple stop signs, failing to make a left turn when safe and failing to exercise due care to a pedestrian in a crosswalk, which caused the death of another, to wit: Telesfora ESCAMILLA. 720 ILCS 7 . . 5 (Chapter) (Act) (Section) - faves; /(Compiaina?s Signature) in violation of CMRGE CODE 1718 s. State St., Chicago, IL 312?745-4521 STATE OFILLINOIS (Complainant's (Telephone No.) COOK COUNTY Investigator C. GALEY #5598 for the State of Illinois (Complainant's Name Printed or Typed) being first duly sworn, he . on oath, deposes an says the??ashe read the foregoing complaint by @her subscribed and that the same is true. . H37 5? (Complainant?s gnature) Subscribed and sworn to before me .. . . 22nd day Of June 2017 gain/54f Wzii/Xd (/47 ?225 Judge 0r Cler?)? have examined the above complaint and the person presenting the same and have heard evidence thereon, and am satisfied that there is probable cause for filing same. Leave is given to file said complaint. Judge Bail set at, gmiDCfDa M) Judge 7 udge's No. DOROTHY BROWN, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK CWMOIS - Judge?s Nu. (Rev. 12/19/00) 0656 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS Case No. V. El Violation of: . Probation AMF Valdlmar C- GRAY Supervision FE Arrest (First) (M.I.) (Last) Conditional Discharge BFW ARREST WARRANT THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS IN THE STATE - GREETING: We command you to arrest Defendant Valdimar C. GRAY (First) (M.I.) (Last) for the offense(s) of Reckless Homicide (Motor Vehicle) (Description) i 720 ILCS 5 9-3 (Statutory Citation) stated in a charge(s) now pending before this court and that you bring him/her instanter before The Circuit Court of Cook County at 2650 South California Avenue . .. 100 9:00 am (Location) (Room) (Call or Time) or, if I am absent or unable to act, the nearest or most accessible court in Cook County or, if this warrant is executed in a county other than Cook, before the nearest or most accessible judge in the county where the arrest is made. GEOGRAPHIC LIMITATIONS ;2 5 d1?) Issued In Cook County 9 4 Unless otherwise Indicated below the geographic limitations are those as speci?ed in 725 ILCS 5/ 6 w_ i . Ball Fixed at eats?D None raphic Limitatio Q?gg :29 AM i *9 I Posecut/r?y Judg'ET' No WITNES WN, CLERK OF THE COURT and a? (2 2 26/7' f0 gVy??W' Clerk ale?Circuit Court Deputy Clerk Name Valdimar GRAY Alias (First) (M. I.) (Last) Residence 3425 West Chicago Avenue Chicago IL 60624 Street City or Town State Zip Sex Race Height Weight D.O.B. Age Complexion Build Driver's License No. Black 6' 02 220 Lbs. 07 28/ 1987 29 Brown Medium IR FBI SID Social Security Forfeited Bond No. 2339084 19413514 326809047 Complainant?s Name Investigator CharIes GALEY #5598 1 Address 1718 South State Street, Annex, Chicago, IL 60616 Arresting Of?cer Star No. Agency/Unit Of?cer's Key Reviewed By Audited By I .1 Prosecutor 1? Clerk 59/ DOROTHY BROWN, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS