Teen Driver Intentionally Hits Officer on 270 - October 18

[Anonymous]

Given his speeding history and disregard for others' safety, it was totally absurd and not in the public's best safety interests that he was allowed to be free.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So there is a Raphael Mayorga on FB who looks just like the perp, from Frederick MD. As a non friend, all I can see is that he follows the Gaithersburg PD, MCPD and Frederick Co Fire and Rescue. Can’t see his posts, but I wonder if he was taunting them online too? Guy seems more than a little off. Also he was reported missing for a time when he was 17.

What the hell was going on in that kid's household? Also, why didn't his parents seize the keys to that car?

+1

[Anonymous]

From the WTOP article: “ he and his green Dodge Challenger were so well-known to police that officers had Mayorga’s phone number and would often call him during such chases to tell him to stop.”

They knew him that well that they called his number and asked him to stop?! What?! How does that keep the community safe? Why did it take an officer losing both legs for them to finally feel like they could go after him and put him in jail?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:From the WTOP article: “ he and his green Dodge Challenger were so well-known to police that officers had Mayorga’s phone number and would often call him during such chases to tell him to stop.”

They knew him that well that they called his number and asked him to stop?! What?! How does that keep the community safe? Why did it take an officer losing both legs for them to finally feel like they could go after him and put him in jail?

They did go after him before that. They did put him in jail before that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:From the WTOP article: “ he and his green Dodge Challenger were so well-known to police that officers had Mayorga’s phone number and would often call him during such chases to tell him to stop.”

They knew him that well that they called his number and asked him to stop?! What?! How does that keep the community safe? Why did it take an officer losing both legs for them to finally feel like they could go after him and put him in jail?

They did go after him before that. They did put him in jail before that.

Obviously, not nearly long enough...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:From the WTOP article: “ he and his green Dodge Challenger were so well-known to police that officers had Mayorga’s phone number and would often call him during such chases to tell him to stop.”

They knew him that well that they called his number and asked him to stop?! What?! How does that keep the community safe? Why did it take an officer losing both legs for them to finally feel like they could go after him and put him in jail?

They did go after him before that. They did put him in jail before that.

DP. He was never arrested/put in jail for any of the driving violations.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:From the WTOP article: “ he and his green Dodge Challenger were so well-known to police that officers had Mayorga’s phone number and would often call him during such chases to tell him to stop.”

They knew him that well that they called his number and asked him to stop?! What?! How does that keep the community safe? Why did it take an officer losing both legs for them to finally feel like they could go after him and put him in jail?

They did go after him before that. They did put him in jail before that.

DP. He was never arrested/put in jail for any of the driving violations.

Which traffic violations can a driver be arrested and put in jail for, under Maryland law?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:From the WTOP article: “ he and his green Dodge Challenger were so well-known to police that officers had Mayorga’s phone number and would often call him during such chases to tell him to stop.”

They knew him that well that they called his number and asked him to stop?! What?! How does that keep the community safe? Why did it take an officer losing both legs for them to finally feel like they could go after him and put him in jail?

They did go after him before that. They did put him in jail before that.

DP. He was never arrested/put in jail for any of the driving violations.

Which traffic violations can a driver be arrested and put in jail for, under Maryland law?

Off the top of my head: Driving without insurance, driving on a license suspended/refused/canceled/revoked, driving without a license, fleeing and eluding the police, and DWI/DUI. Why he was never arrested for the fleeing and eluding charges previously is confusing to me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:From the WTOP article: “ he and his green Dodge Challenger were so well-known to police that officers had Mayorga’s phone number and would often call him during such chases to tell him to stop.”

They knew him that well that they called his number and asked him to stop?! What?! How does that keep the community safe? Why did it take an officer losing both legs for them to finally feel like they could go after him and put him in jail?

They did go after him before that. They did put him in jail before that.

DP. He was never arrested/put in jail for any of the driving violations.

Which traffic violations can a driver be arrested and put in jail for, under Maryland law?

Off the top of my head: Driving without insurance, driving on a license suspended/refused/canceled/revoked, driving without a license, fleeing and eluding the police, and DWI/DUI. Why he was never arrested for the fleeing and eluding charges previously is confusing to me.

People seem to have a hard time reading. The article answers your question.

“McCarthy said Mayorga was served an arrest warrant in early June in connection with the four earlier chases, but he was allowed to remain free on bond. He was on parole at the time of the crash, McCarthy said.”

He had his license taken away. He was on parole for a prior conviction. He was arrested and free on bond for the most recent incidents.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:From the WTOP article: “ he and his green Dodge Challenger were so well-known to police that officers had Mayorga’s phone number and would often call him during such chases to tell him to stop.”

They knew him that well that they called his number and asked him to stop?! What?! How does that keep the community safe? Why did it take an officer losing both legs for them to finally feel like they could go after him and put him in jail?

They did go after him before that. They did put him in jail before that.

DP. He was never arrested/put in jail for any of the driving violations.

Which traffic violations can a driver be arrested and put in jail for, under Maryland law?

Off the top of my head: Driving without insurance, driving on a license suspended/refused/canceled/revoked, driving without a license, fleeing and eluding the police, and DWI/DUI. Why he was never arrested for the fleeing and eluding charges previously is confusing to me.

People seem to have a hard time reading. The article answers your question.

“McCarthy said Mayorga was served an arrest warrant in early June in connection with the four earlier chases, but he was allowed to remain free on bond. He was on parole at the time of the crash, McCarthy said.”

He had his license taken away. He was on parole for a prior conviction. He was arrested and free on bond for the most recent incidents.

Your last sentences reflects the problem...lax consequences and supervision.

[Anonymous]

Raphael Mayorga go to hell, hope you eWill never see the light again. Moron

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:From the WTOP article: “ he and his green Dodge Challenger were so well-known to police that officers had Mayorga’s phone number and would often call him during such chases to tell him to stop.”

They knew him that well that they called his number and asked him to stop?! What?! How does that keep the community safe? Why did it take an officer losing both legs for them to finally feel like they could go after him and put him in jail?

They did go after him before that. They did put him in jail before that.

DP. He was never arrested/put in jail for any of the driving violations.

Which traffic violations can a driver be arrested and put in jail for, under Maryland law?

Off the top of my head: Driving without insurance, driving on a license suspended/refused/canceled/revoked, driving without a license, fleeing and eluding the police, and DWI/DUI. Why he was never arrested for the fleeing and eluding charges previously is confusing to me.

People seem to have a hard time reading. The article answers your question.

“McCarthy said Mayorga was served an arrest warrant in early June in connection with the four earlier chases, but he was allowed to remain free on bond. He was on parole at the time of the crash, McCarthy said.”

He had his license taken away. He was on parole for a prior conviction. He was arrested and free on bond for the most recent incidents.

Your last sentences reflects the problem...lax consequences and supervision.

There was no reason not to offer bail based on historical criteria.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:From the WTOP article: “ he and his green Dodge Challenger were so well-known to police that officers had Mayorga’s phone number and would often call him during such chases to tell him to stop.”

They knew him that well that they called his number and asked him to stop?! What?! How does that keep the community safe? Why did it take an officer losing both legs for them to finally feel like they could go after him and put him in jail?

The police did their job. The court system did not. Place the blame where it is due.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:From the WTOP article: “ he and his green Dodge Challenger were so well-known to police that officers had Mayorga’s phone number and would often call him during such chases to tell him to stop.”

They knew him that well that they called his number and asked him to stop?! What?! How does that keep the community safe? Why did it take an officer losing both legs for them to finally feel like they could go after him and put him in jail?

They did go after him before that. They did put him in jail before that.

DP. He was never arrested/put in jail for any of the driving violations.

Which traffic violations can a driver be arrested and put in jail for, under Maryland law?

Off the top of my head: Driving without insurance, driving on a license suspended/refused/canceled/revoked, driving without a license, fleeing and eluding the police, and DWI/DUI. Why he was never arrested for the fleeing and eluding charges previously is confusing to me.

People seem to have a hard time reading. The article answers your question.

“McCarthy said Mayorga was served an arrest warrant in early June in connection with the four earlier chases, but he was allowed to remain free on bond. He was on parole at the time of the crash, McCarthy said.”

He had his license taken away. He was on parole for a prior conviction. He was arrested and free on bond for the most recent incidents.

Your last sentences reflects the problem...lax consequences and supervision.

There was no reason not to offer bail based on historical criteria.

I disagree!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:From the WTOP article: “ he and his green Dodge Challenger were so well-known to police that officers had Mayorga’s phone number and would often call him during such chases to tell him to stop.”

They knew him that well that they called his number and asked him to stop?! What?! How does that keep the community safe? Why did it take an officer losing both legs for them to finally feel like they could go after him and put him in jail?

The police did their job. The court system did not. Place the blame where it is due.

+1 definitely