John Joe Gray

Who is John Joe Gray?

John Joe Gray is a sovereign citizen and fugitive from the law, who currently lives on his 50-acre, wooded ranch in Trinidad, Texas. He is involved in the longest-running law enforcement standoff in American history, which began when he jumped bail after being indicted on two counts of felony assault. During a traffic stop in Anderson County, he allegedly attacked Texas Trooper Jim Cleland, during a struggle that ensued after Cleland reached for a .357 caliber handgun in Gray's car. Additionally anti-government pamphlets and references to setting off a bomb on a highway overpass near Dallas were found in his vehicle. He was charged with two felonies, assault of a public servant and taking a police officer's weapon. After promising to have no access to weapons while awaiting hearing, he was out on bail when the judge held his bond insufficient and ordered the re-arrest of John Joe Gray.

Local law enforcement has indicated that they have no plans to enter his property. Local Henderson County Sheriff Ray Nutt has stated "John Joe Gray is not worth it. Ten of him is not worth going up there and getting one of my young deputies killed."