GET CAREER CRIMINALS OFF THE STREETS

What is wrong with our criminal justice system? The Dec. 19 news item
"Drug bust at house" is a perfect example. These convicted felons
still prowl our streets instead of being in prison -- three convicted
felons arrested again. One was arrested 20 times since 1999 for
various serious crimes. Two days prior to his arrest in North Port,
he was arrested for resisting an officer. Another felon was arrested
11 times since 1992, including robbery and gun possession violations.
The third felon was arrested three times on drug and gun charges with
two of the cases still pending in court. A stolen gun was recovered
in this raid. Possession of a firearm by a felon is a violation of federal law.

Why are these felons roaming our streets instead of doing prison time
for their crimes? Our justice system needs a total review to deal
with these career criminals. Our civilized society should demand
nothing better.

Art Grams, Nokomis