Political activist Charles Grapski is still being held in the Alachua County Jail as he awaits transfer to Osceola County. Grapski is reportedly wanted on an "out-of-county" warrant. According to Osceola County court records, a warrant has been issued for Grapski's arrest because of a violation of probation stemming from a reckless driving charge which was reduced from a DUI charge in a plea agreement. Graski was released by an Alachua County judge Thursday afternoon following a bond hearing. The court released Grapski on his on recognizance but he will still be required to appear for a hearing set for April 6 at which his alleged violations of the terms of his probation will be discussed. He will likely be tranferred this weekend from Alachua County to Osceola County for a hearing on the reported outstanding warrant.
Published In Alachua County Today print edition March 11, 2010
Grapski held without bond
By BRYAN BOUKARI
Today Reporter
Charles Grapski, who was convicted in November of battery on law enforcement officers, is being held without bond in the Alachua County jail. A warrant for Grapski’s arrest was issued on March 2 after he allegedly violated the terms of his probation when he tested positive for THC, a chemical associated with marijuana use.Osceola County law enforcement officers arrested Grapski last week and booked the former University of Florida doctoral student into the Osceola County jail. He was transferred to the Alachua County jail Saturday and made first appearance on Sunday morning in front of Circuit Judge Stanley H. Griffis.
Griffis ordered that Grapski be held without bond and allowed for a provisional order appointing a public defender to Grapski. He is expected to remain in jail at least until a hearing set for April 6.
In a Department of Corrections (DOC) Violation Report, probation officers said that on Feb. 2, Grapski was administered an in-house random urinalysis test, which produced positive results for THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol), opiate, benzodiazepines and amphetamines. The urine sample taken from Grapski was then packaged and sent to an outside laboratory for confirmation, but those results, received on Feb. 10, only showed positive readings for THC.
“The report stated that the quantities were not sufficient for opiate, benzodiazepines and amphetamine testing,” officers said.
Those officers recommended that Grapski either be sentenced in accordance with the Florida Sentencing Guidelines or Florida Criminal Punishment Code. As an alternate recommendation, probation officers suggested the court consider requiring Grapski to enter and complete a drug evaluation and successfully complete any recommended treatment.
According to DOC records, the political activist has not yet completed several conditions of his sentencing and release including a letter of apology to officers he was convicted of battering. A first appearance criminal history summary on Grapski shows that he has a record of one Failure To Appear (FTA) in 1995 and is unemployed.
For up-to-the-minute reporting on Grapski’s status and historical information, see AlachuaCountyToday.com
Grapski held without bond
By BRYAN BOUKARI
Today Reporter
GAINESVILLE – Charles Grapski, who was convicted in November of battery on law enforcement officers, is being held without bond in the Alachua County jail. A warrant for Grapski’s arrest was issued on March 2 after he allegedly violated the terms of his probation when he tested positive for THC, a chemical associated with marijuana use.
Osceola County law enforcement officers arrested Grapski last week and booked the former University of Florida doctoral student into the Osceola County jail. He was transferred to the Alachua County jail Saturday and made first appearance on Sunday morning in front of Circuit Judge Stanley H. Griffis.
Griffis ordered that Grapski be held without bond and allowed for a provisional order appointing a public defender to Grapski. He is expected to remain in jail at least until a hearing set for April 6.
In a Department of Corrections (DOC) Violation Report, probation officers said that on Feb. 2, Grapski was administered an in-house random urinalysis test, which produced positive results for THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol), opiate, benzodiazepines and amphetamines. The urine sample taken from Grapski was then packaged and sent to an outside laboratory for confirmation, but those results, received on Feb. 10, only showed positive readings for THC.
“The report stated that the quantities were not sufficient for opiate, benzodiazepines and amphetamine testing,” officers said.
Those officers recommended that Grapski either be sentenced in accordance with the Florida Sentencing Guidelines or Florida Criminal Punishment Code. As an alternate recommendation, probation officers suggested the court consider requiring Grapski to enter and complete a drug evaluation and successfully complete any recommended treatment.
According to DOC records, the political activist has not yet completed several conditions of his sentencing and release including a letter of apology to officers he was convicted of battering. A first appearance criminal history summary on Grapski shows that he has a record of one Failure To Appear (FTA) in 1995 and is unemployed.
For up-to-the-minute reporting on Grapski’s status and historical information, see AlachuaCountyToday.com
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Cont: Initial tests showed possible opiate, amphetamine exposure
Update March 8, 2010 10:29 a.m.:
Charles Grapski was transferred to the Alachua County jail about 6:30 Saturday evening.
A warrant was issued for Grapski after he reportedly violated terms of his probation by testing positive for THC, a chemical associated with marijuana use. Grapski had been on probation and community control after a felony two convictions last year. Grapski was booked into the Osceola County Jail March 4 on the warrant. It is believed that Grapski will be transported to the Alachua County jail in the next several days. AlachuaCountyToday.com will publish additional details of the story shortly.
Published print edition March 4, 2010:
An Alachua County judge issued an arrest warrant for Charles Grapski on Tuesday for a violation of probation, court records show. Grapski has been under community control for a November conviction in which jurors found him guilty of battery on law enforcement officers. For the complete story and the latest details as they unfold, see AlachuaCountyToday.com
Published In Alachua County Today print edition March 11, 2010
Grapski held without bond
By BRYAN BOUKARI
Today Reporter
Charles Grapski, who was convicted in November of battery on law enforcement officers, is being held without bond in the Alachua County jail. A warrant for Grapski’s arrest was issued on March 2 after he allegedly violated the terms of his probation when he tested positive for THC, a chemical associated with marijuana use.Osceola County law enforcement officers arrested Grapski last week and booked the former University of Florida doctoral student into the Osceola County jail. He was transferred to the Alachua County jail Saturday and made first appearance on Sunday morning in front of Circuit Judge Stanley H. Griffis.
Griffis ordered that Grapski be held without bond and allowed for a provisional order appointing a public defender to Grapski. He is expected to remain in jail at least until a hearing set for April 6.
In a Department of Corrections (DOC) Violation Report, probation officers said that on Feb. 2, Grapski was administered an in-house random urinalysis test, which produced positive results for THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol), opiate, benzodiazepines and amphetamines. The urine sample taken from Grapski was then packaged and sent to an outside laboratory for confirmation, but those results, received on Feb. 10, only showed positive readings for THC.
“The report stated that the quantities were not sufficient for opiate, benzodiazepines and amphetamine testing,” officers said.
Those officers recommended that Grapski either be sentenced in accordance with the Florida Sentencing Guidelines or Florida Criminal Punishment Code. As an alternate recommendation, probation officers suggested the court consider requiring Grapski to enter and complete a drug evaluation and successfully complete any recommended treatment.
According to DOC records, the political activist has not yet completed several conditions of his sentencing and release including a letter of apology to officers he was convicted of battering. A first appearance criminal history summary on Grapski shows that he has a record of one Failure To Appear (FTA) in 1995 and is unemployed.
For up-to-the-minute reporting on Grapski’s status and historical information, see AlachuaCountyToday.com
Grapski held without bond
By BRYAN BOUKARI
Today Reporter
GAINESVILLE – Charles Grapski, who was convicted in November of battery on law enforcement officers, is being held without bond in the Alachua County jail. A warrant for Grapski’s arrest was issued on March 2 after he allegedly violated the terms of his probation when he tested positive for THC, a chemical associated with marijuana use.
Osceola County law enforcement officers arrested Grapski last week and booked the former University of Florida doctoral student into the Osceola County jail. He was transferred to the Alachua County jail Saturday and made first appearance on Sunday morning in front of Circuit Judge Stanley H. Griffis.
Griffis ordered that Grapski be held without bond and allowed for a provisional order appointing a public defender to Grapski. He is expected to remain in jail at least until a hearing set for April 6.
In a Department of Corrections (DOC) Violation Report, probation officers said that on Feb. 2, Grapski was administered an in-house random urinalysis test, which produced positive results for THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol), opiate, benzodiazepines and amphetamines. The urine sample taken from Grapski was then packaged and sent to an outside laboratory for confirmation, but those results, received on Feb. 10, only showed positive readings for THC.
“The report stated that the quantities were not sufficient for opiate, benzodiazepines and amphetamine testing,” officers said.
Those officers recommended that Grapski either be sentenced in accordance with the Florida Sentencing Guidelines or Florida Criminal Punishment Code. As an alternate recommendation, probation officers suggested the court consider requiring Grapski to enter and complete a drug evaluation and successfully complete any recommended treatment.
According to DOC records, the political activist has not yet completed several conditions of his sentencing and release including a letter of apology to officers he was convicted of battering. A first appearance criminal history summary on Grapski shows that he has a record of one Failure To Appear (FTA) in 1995 and is unemployed.
For up-to-the-minute reporting on Grapski’s status and historical information, see AlachuaCountyToday.com
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Cont: Initial tests showed possible opiate, amphetamine exposure
Update March 8, 2010 10:29 a.m.:
Charles Grapski was transferred to the Alachua County jail about 6:30 Saturday evening.
A warrant was issued for Grapski after he reportedly violated terms of his probation by testing positive for THC, a chemical associated with marijuana use. Grapski had been on probation and community control after a felony two convictions last year. Grapski was booked into the Osceola County Jail March 4 on the warrant. It is believed that Grapski will be transported to the Alachua County jail in the next several days. AlachuaCountyToday.com will publish additional details of the story shortly.
Published print edition March 4, 2010:
An Alachua County judge issued an arrest warrant for Charles Grapski on Tuesday for a violation of probation, court records show. Grapski has been under community control for a November conviction in which jurors found him guilty of battery on law enforcement officers. For the complete story and the latest details as they unfold, see AlachuaCountyToday.com