Donnie Gray Case Study

INTRODUCTION:

The incident occurred on 02/16/18, at approximately 2000 hours. Victim Donnie Gray DOB 06/05/60 and suspect Marlene Castro DOB 08/02/84 were in a verbal altercation that turned physical when Castro punched Gray several times with fist, making contact with his face. Gray dialed 911 to report the incident and PPD responded to investigate the incident, refer to incident number 8PA0015083.

LOCATION DESCRIPTION:

The location of occurrence was in the front yard of 62 W. Claremont St., Pasadena, CA 91103. The residence single-story house that has a front door that faces north.

INJURIES:

Gray told me he did not sustain any injuries and did not require medical attention.

INVESTIGATION:
On Monday, February 26, 2018, partner Officer Cervantes #1330 and I were on patrol, in full uniform, assigned as “1A22,” in a marked black and white Pasadena Police vehicle, Unit #14. At approximately 1022 hours, I responded to the Pasadena Police Records Lobby to speak with Donnie Gray DOB 06/05/60, in regards

They have one child in common (Serenity Gray DOB 08/16/15). Gray has full custody of Serenity and Castro is upset with that. Gray and Castro are currently going to court and have an open case, in regards to custody of Serenity. Gray told me Castro can only visit Serenity with supervised visit and he would be notified of the arrangement. On 02/16/18, at approximately 2048 hours, Gray was in the front yard of his residence (62 W. Claremont St. Pasadena CA 91103, when he saw Castro approaching him. Gray told Castro to leave and she refused. Castro began yelling and cursing at Gray. Gray told Castro he was going to call the police if she did not leave. Castro approached Gray and got in his face. Gray retrieved his cell phone from his pocket and began to dial 911. Castro began punching Gray several times with her fist, making contact with his face. Gray told dispatch what was