Ray was a veteran Detective with the Johnston Police Department, retiring after 23 years of service. He was the Lead Investigator in the case of United States vs Gregory Floyd et al, a heinous crime of carjacking/double murder which resulted in the conviction of five individuals. Ray is also a published author of the book Thrill Killers. He was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Workforce Board of Greater Rhode Island by both Governor Chafee and Raimondo. This Board served the needs of the unemployed and under-employed population. Ray has also been a criminal justice Adjunct Professor at New England Institute of Technology, as well as worked for a community action program in the capacity as a Victim of Crime Advocate. Ray received his Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Roger Williams University.