San Andreas, CA…On April 19, 2016 at 1030 hours, Calaveras County inmate Gray Bond Gracy of Hayward (28 years old) exited his assigned jail cell located on the top tier, jumped over the security rail, and landed on the bottom tier. Correctional officers arrived immediately to provide assistance, but Gracy began to physically resist them. Correctional staff attempted to calm Gracy until an ambulance and fire crews arrived to provide medical aid. Inmate Gracy became more resistant and combative upon their arrival. Fortunately, the Jail was conducting training at the time and had additional staff.

A total of seven correctional officers tried to physically restrain inmate Gracy while EMS assessed him. The correctional staff were able to restrain inmate Gracy and load him onto a gurney for transport. Three correctional officers sustained injuries as a result, consisting of multiple scratches and an undisclosed hand injury. The officers were treated for their injuries and were released. Inmate Gracy was transported to Mark Twain Hospital for treatment and was released back to the county jail.

On April 17, 2016 Inmate Gracy had assaulted a Correctional Officer by attempting to push him down a flight of stairs. The Officer was not injured.

Inmate Gray Bond Gracy was being held in the Calaveras County Jail as a result of a disturbance call on 04/10/16 on the 8500 block of Owens Way in Valley Springs. Gray Gracy was charged with a felon in possession of a firearm, felon in possession of ammunition, and for a parole violation.

Additional Charges on Inmate Gracy for Battery against a Custodial officer are being filed with the District Attorney’s Office.