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Ex-Con's Crime Spree After Jail Release Stuns Victim
22 Jun
Summary
- Suspect released days before firing shots at cars and an officer.
- Victim of prior car theft expresses outrage at suspect's freedom.
- Suspect was on parole during the incident; prior charges dismissed.
A suspect involved in an officer-involved shooting and standoff in north Charlotte on Saturday had recently been released from jail. This individual, Jarod Starks, was allegedly stealing a car prior to the incident. One of Starks' previous alleged victims expressed fury that he was not in jail, noting that Starks had stolen his car last month. Despite the previous arrest, jail records show Starks was released last Tuesday, four days before the alleged shooting and standoff. The charges related to the stolen car case were voluntarily dismissed to the grand jury, though they may be refiled later. The victim described the situation as terrifying, questioning the disregard for public safety. Starks has a significant criminal history, including prison time for armed robbery, and was on parole when the recent shooting occurred.
