By Alex Jimenez
DUBLIN, CA- After a man led police on a high speed chase and was found with 700 rounds of ammunition in his car, Judge Jacob Blea struck down any consideration for release out of custody and reduced bail here Friday in Alameda County Superior Court
According to the criminal complaint, Derriun Tre Riggins was charged with evading an officer with willful disregard, possession of a large capacity magazine, and receiving a stolen vehicle, among other charges.
He is being held on a bench warrant with a petition from the District Attorney to Revoke probation that he was already on.
Defense attorney Paul Foster requested Riggins be released on his own recognizance based on his lack of criminal history with violent crimes, although it was later discovered that Riggins carried several out of county cases, which Foster did not have access.
The defense said Riggins would be able to stay with his grandfather if released from custody. “He has strong ties to the community and looking at his criminal history I do not see any prior convictions with serious felonies,” said Foster.
Deputy District Attorney Scott James Ford asked the court to set bail as scheduled at $130,000 citing “the defendants threat to public safety.”
According to Ford, DDA Riggins led police on a high speed chase reaching speeds of 120 miles per hour, weaving in and out of traffic. He also ran allegedly ran through multiple red lights and stop signs and attempted to flee on foot when the high speed chase ended.
The DDA said when authorities inspected his car they found several rounds of ammunition, noting, “Based on the defendant’s criminal activity in this case as well as his significant criminal history I don’t think bail reduction is appropriate.”
Defense counsel Foster then asked if bail was to be imposed that it be set at $30,000 because that is what Riggins can afford.
Judge Jacob Blea recounted the out of county case where he had alleged to have fled the scene after a hit and run among other cases. Based on his behavior, Judge Blea assed Riggins as a flight risk, probation was revoked and the bail remains at $130,000.
Riggins is set to return to court May 17. 
