SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — We are learning more about the criminal record of Stanislav Petrov, the man beaten by two Alameda County deputies in November.
He was later arrested by the FBI in a separate incident. Newly released documents tell why FBI agents were swarming around a house connected to Petrov last month.
During the March 8 raid, agents said they found a gun and drugs, including methamphetamines. A woman he was with was also arrested.
The FBI believes the amount of drugs found suggest Petrov was dealing. The unsealed complaint also details his extensive record, calling him a convicted felon and “career criminal.”
Over the years, he has been charged with 43 felonies and 25 misdemeanors. Of those, he was convicted of five felonies and three of the misdemeanors.
The felony convictions include two charges of recklessly evading an officer.
The FBI also said he is associated with the Norteno gang.
Petrov was badly beaten by two Alameda County deputies in November which was caught on video.
His mother has said he has been unfairly criminalized and says he suffers from post-traumatic stress.