Hermas Craddock, 37, was arrested in Polk County, Florida, on Thursday after leading police on a chase across the Pittsburgh area earlier this month.
According to a criminal complaint obtained by WPXI in Pittsburgh, Craddock was arrested after authorities said he led police on a high-speed chase that ended in Pittsburgh, and District Judge Xander Orenstein released Craddock on a non-monetary bond.
WPXI reported that during the pursuit, Craddock allegedly ran stop signs, collided with two police cars, and exceeded the speed limit in a 25 mph zone.
Police also discovered a gun that Craddock had apparently thrown from the car during the pursuit.
Craddock filed Pennsylvania, made his way to Florida, and landed in Polk County, where he was arrested.
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On Friday, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd blasted the judge who handled Craddock’s case in Pittsburgh.
Craddock was arrested in Florida on a warrant out of Pennsylvania for fleeing to elude, two counts of possession of a firearm, two counts of cannabis, escape, two counts of drug paraphernalia, two counts of driving while license suspended, 18 traffic, and criminal complaints. two counts of assault, reckless endangerment, two counts of DUI, and evidence tampering, and he is now in Polk County Jail on no bond.
“Okay, Grady, what’s the big deal? He’s got a lot of arrest warrants. But do you know why?” Judd said. “Here’s why he was already out on bond. When he fled from two Pennsylvania state troopers, endangered them, and assaulted them, he was locked up again.”
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“And this is Judge Xander Ornstein, okay? This guy was hearing what we call in Florida, first appearance. Even though this guy is already out on bond for criminal charges and is facing more felonies. This goober smoocher let him go without posting a bond. Did you hear what I said?” said Judd, holding a photo of Orenstein and Craddock.
“In fact, a chief judge there removed him from setting bonds after this. It’s like his third strike, so it’s not new. This guy still can hear criminal cases in Pittsburgh. Well, listen. You don’t have a qualified judge here; you have a nut with a black coat on. You need to think about that,” blasted Judd.
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