Manhunt continues for bondsmen shooter: "27-year-old Arthur Basaldua is no stranger to the law and, the FBI and Iberia parish sheriff's department want to get to know him a whole lot better. Basaldua remains on the run Tuesday, less than 24 hours after allegedly shooting two bail bondsmen at point-blank range. The sheriff's office says he's armed, dangerous and desperate to dodge the law.
Basaldua is accused of shooting the bail bondsmen at his trailer outside Loreauville. Sheriff Sid Hebert says after about an hour of discussions, Basaldua pulled out a gun and opened fire. The bondsmen survived the attack. Basaldua fled into the night.
Early Tuesday morning the sheriff's office arrested 24-year-old Israel Perez, a friend of Basaldua's. He's accused along with 21-year-old Dusty Nash of helping the suspect make his escape. Nash and Perez are charged with accessory to attempted first-degree murder.
Arthur Basaldua has had some recent brushes with the law. He and Israel Perez were busted in late February after allegedly tossing 24,000 dollars worth of methamphetamine out of a car window in Youngsville."
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Evacuees say bondsmen keep them behind bars
LOCAL NEWS | KHOU.com | News for Houston, Texas: "Pam Chriss feels like she’s been robbed twice – first by Hurricane Katrina, and now by the justice system.
“We’re not treated equally at all,” Chriss, a Katrina evacuee, said. “I’m very angry … That’s my child. My child is gone. I’m very angry.”
Chriss’ son, Melvin, has remained behind bars ever since he was arrested on a weapons offense last November. She say she was unable to secure bond because local bondsmen refused to work with her.
“I know we are treated differently because we’re from Louisiana,” Chriss said.
Claims like Chriss’ are not uncommon. Other Katrina evacuees say they have loved ones stuck in jail because they were never given the opportunity to post the customary 10 percent bond."
“We’re not treated equally at all,” Chriss, a Katrina evacuee, said. “I’m very angry … That’s my child. My child is gone. I’m very angry.”
Chriss’ son, Melvin, has remained behind bars ever since he was arrested on a weapons offense last November. She say she was unable to secure bond because local bondsmen refused to work with her.
“I know we are treated differently because we’re from Louisiana,” Chriss said.
Claims like Chriss’ are not uncommon. Other Katrina evacuees say they have loved ones stuck in jail because they were never given the opportunity to post the customary 10 percent bond."
Late Jack Camp is missed
Albany Herald 20070318n3.htm: "Most everyone was jovial at Saturday’s Snickers Marathon Energy Bar Marathon Volunteers Appreciation event, but a noticeable presence was missing from the event.
Jack Camp, one the event’s most key figures, was killed this week while trying to make contact with a suspicious person near the Regency Club Apartments in East Albany.
Sara Underdown, one of the event’s organizers said that Camp’s murder cast a somber shadow over Saturday’s event.
“We had kind of planned to make this something fun and lighthearted to thank our volunteers,” Underdown said. “But you can’t help but think of Camp, who really was the definition of a volunteer.”
Underdown said that Camp was on the marathon, half-marathon, fun run and bike race’s organizer’s committee and was a key part to success of the event.
“He had helped us last year with the bike race and I saw him Tuesday was a week ago at our wrap up meeting,” Underdown said. “It’s just so sad to know that our community has lost someone like Jack Camp. It’s a real shame.”"
Jack Camp, one the event’s most key figures, was killed this week while trying to make contact with a suspicious person near the Regency Club Apartments in East Albany.
Sara Underdown, one of the event’s organizers said that Camp’s murder cast a somber shadow over Saturday’s event.
“We had kind of planned to make this something fun and lighthearted to thank our volunteers,” Underdown said. “But you can’t help but think of Camp, who really was the definition of a volunteer.”
Underdown said that Camp was on the marathon, half-marathon, fun run and bike race’s organizer’s committee and was a key part to success of the event.
“He had helped us last year with the bike race and I saw him Tuesday was a week ago at our wrap up meeting,” Underdown said. “It’s just so sad to know that our community has lost someone like Jack Camp. It’s a real shame.”"
Since You Asked: A cancer on criminal justice
Mail Tribune - Since You Asked: A cancer on criminal justice - March 17, 2007: "My son is here watching 'Law & Order' and was asking me about how 'bail' works and so on and the conversation leaned into bail bondsmen. There do not seem to be bail bondsmen here in Oregon. Why is that? They have them in other states.
-- Tiamotzz at mailtribune forum.com (other members wondered, too)
We were going to research our answer at nbc.com's 'Law & Order' Web site, Tia, but it crashed our KayPro II (check it: 2.5 MHz Zilog Z80 processor, 64K of RAM, dual Tandon SS/DD 51/4 floppy drives using 191K floppies, plus a huge 9' green monochrome screen — cherry!), so we reluctantly forwarded this to our Since You Asked: Special Victims Unit.
Oregon made it clear in a 1978 Oregon Supreme Court decision that the services of bail bondsmen and their bounty hunter partners are not welcome here. So you won't be seeing Duane 'Dog the Bounty Hunter' Chapman, his sons, or his wife, Beth Smith Chapman, unless they're here to sample our fine selection of merlot.
'Oregon basically set up a system where they aren't necessary,' Jackson County District Attorney Mark Huddleston said."
-- Tiamotzz at mailtribune forum.com (other members wondered, too)
We were going to research our answer at nbc.com's 'Law & Order' Web site, Tia, but it crashed our KayPro II (check it: 2.5 MHz Zilog Z80 processor, 64K of RAM, dual Tandon SS/DD 51/4 floppy drives using 191K floppies, plus a huge 9' green monochrome screen — cherry!), so we reluctantly forwarded this to our Since You Asked: Special Victims Unit.
Oregon made it clear in a 1978 Oregon Supreme Court decision that the services of bail bondsmen and their bounty hunter partners are not welcome here. So you won't be seeing Duane 'Dog the Bounty Hunter' Chapman, his sons, or his wife, Beth Smith Chapman, unless they're here to sample our fine selection of merlot.
'Oregon basically set up a system where they aren't necessary,' Jackson County District Attorney Mark Huddleston said."
FBI arrests two police officers, three bail bondsmen in suspected theft scheme in New Haven, Connecticut
WKBT La Crosse, WI-NewsChannel 8, La Crosse Weather, La Crosse News, La Crosse SportsFBI arrests two police officers, three bail bondsmen in suspected theft scheme in New Haven, Connecticut: "The police chief of New Haven, Connecticut, says it's a 'very dark day' for his department.
The F-B-I has arrested the head of New Haven's narcotics unit, a narcotics detective and three bail bondsmen after raiding police headquarters Tuesday.
The head of the narcotics division, a 39-year veteran, has been charged with stealing thousands of dollars planted by federal agents in a sting operation.
A narcotics detective has been accused of taking 800 dollars from a police informant during a narcotics unit investigation and charged with a misdemeanor count of stealing government funds."
The F-B-I has arrested the head of New Haven's narcotics unit, a narcotics detective and three bail bondsmen after raiding police headquarters Tuesday.
The head of the narcotics division, a 39-year veteran, has been charged with stealing thousands of dollars planted by federal agents in a sting operation.
A narcotics detective has been accused of taking 800 dollars from a police informant during a narcotics unit investigation and charged with a misdemeanor count of stealing government funds."
New Haven police to shut down narcotics unit following arrests
The Advocate - New Haven police to shut down narcotics unit following arrests: "New Haven police announced Wednesday that they are disbanding their narcotics unit and handing over some of its cases to state authorities in response to the arrests of two officers on theft charges resulting from FBI stings.
Police Chief Francisco Ortiz said he expected several more arrests of current or former officers and did not rule out charges against officers of other departments.
'It's a big investigation,' Ortiz said outside U.S. District Court in Hartford, following a court appearance by one of the accused officers. 'I think what you're seeing here today is just a sampling of what's to come.'"
Police Chief Francisco Ortiz said he expected several more arrests of current or former officers and did not rule out charges against officers of other departments.
'It's a big investigation,' Ortiz said outside U.S. District Court in Hartford, following a court appearance by one of the accused officers. 'I think what you're seeing here today is just a sampling of what's to come.'"
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Pennsylvania Fugitive Recovery Agent
The AboutBail.com team would like to welcome their newest fugitive recovery agent in Pennsylvania.
SDR Recovery is a Pennsylvania fugitive recovery agent ready to assist you. Please visit their AboutBail.com profile page for additional services and contact information.
SDR Recovery is a Pennsylvania fugitive recovery agent ready to assist you. Please visit their AboutBail.com profile page for additional services and contact information.
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
California Bail Agent | Bondsmen
The AboutBail.com team would like to welcome their newest bail bond agent in Virginia.
Nikki McManis of McMains Bail Bonds has bail agents and bail bondsmen throughout the state of California. Visit their AboutBail.com profile page for additional contact information.
Nikki McManis of McMains Bail Bonds has bail agents and bail bondsmen throughout the state of California. Visit their AboutBail.com profile page for additional contact information.
Monday, March 26, 2007
Strange Twist of Fate: Bail Bondsman on The Run
Strange Twist of Fate: Bail Bondsman on The Run | WOAI.COM: San Antonio News: "A man known for helping accused criminals get out of jail is now a wanted man himself.
Investigators say Emerson Vance owes millions to taxpayers in Bexar County.
Vance had a contract with Bexar County which allowed him to write more bonds than anyone else. But in nearly a thousand cases, the accused criminals he represented failed to show up for court.
Ultimately, Vance's license was revoked by the Bexar County Bail Bond Board. Investigators have been trying for months to track him down."
Investigators say Emerson Vance owes millions to taxpayers in Bexar County.
Vance had a contract with Bexar County which allowed him to write more bonds than anyone else. But in nearly a thousand cases, the accused criminals he represented failed to show up for court.
Ultimately, Vance's license was revoked by the Bexar County Bail Bond Board. Investigators have been trying for months to track him down."
Legal Technology - E-Lawyering Requires Rethinking Technology and Law
Legal Technology - E-Lawyering Requires Rethinking Technology and Law: "Those three words, wafting on the familiar, buoyant tones of the actor saying them, have staying power. No survivor of the dot-com boom of the 1990s could forget William Shatner's ubiquitous ads on behalf of a certain online travel company.
Indeed, online booking did change the travel industry. When was the last time anyone had a paper ticket, or called a human travel agent just to check flight times? Buyers and sellers of books, music and news all have seen the same cataclysm in their business models -- a subtle but certain shift from dialing a phone number or visiting a store to signing in, logging on and clicking a mouse.
And, in fact, e-commerce lawyers are included in this migration to technology. Just as e-commerce has disrupted the travel, music, book and news retailing industries, the influence of technology on business and the law has also wrought havoc on our legal system. Certainly, the law has always had to adapt specific rules for new technology."
Indeed, online booking did change the travel industry. When was the last time anyone had a paper ticket, or called a human travel agent just to check flight times? Buyers and sellers of books, music and news all have seen the same cataclysm in their business models -- a subtle but certain shift from dialing a phone number or visiting a store to signing in, logging on and clicking a mouse.
And, in fact, e-commerce lawyers are included in this migration to technology. Just as e-commerce has disrupted the travel, music, book and news retailing industries, the influence of technology on business and the law has also wrought havoc on our legal system. Certainly, the law has always had to adapt specific rules for new technology."
Who's who in the Hollinger fraud trial
Who's who in the Hollinger fraud trial: "Key players at the racketeering trial of former media mogul Conrad M. Black:
--Black, 62: Once chairman and CEO of Hollinger International. Charged with swindling the company out of $84 million through asset sales and dipping into the corporate till to finance a lavish lifestyle.
--Co-defendents: Jack Boultbee, 63, of Vancouver, Hollinger's former chief financial officer; Peter Y. Atkinson, 59, of Toronto, the company's former general counsel; Mark Kipnis, 60, an attorney who served as corporate secretary in the Chicago headquarters.
--U.S. District Judge Amy J. St. Eve, 41: A former federal prosecutor who sent health-fraud swindlers to jail and as a member of Kenneth Starr's Whitewater team helped convict former Arkansas Gov. Jim Guy Tucker.
--Defense attorney Edward Greenspan, 63, of Toronto: One of Canada's top criminal defense attorneys. Smooth and slow to get ruffled, he is renowned for his dramatic cross examinations. He also went to law school with Black."
--Black, 62: Once chairman and CEO of Hollinger International. Charged with swindling the company out of $84 million through asset sales and dipping into the corporate till to finance a lavish lifestyle.
--Co-defendents: Jack Boultbee, 63, of Vancouver, Hollinger's former chief financial officer; Peter Y. Atkinson, 59, of Toronto, the company's former general counsel; Mark Kipnis, 60, an attorney who served as corporate secretary in the Chicago headquarters.
--U.S. District Judge Amy J. St. Eve, 41: A former federal prosecutor who sent health-fraud swindlers to jail and as a member of Kenneth Starr's Whitewater team helped convict former Arkansas Gov. Jim Guy Tucker.
--Defense attorney Edward Greenspan, 63, of Toronto: One of Canada's top criminal defense attorneys. Smooth and slow to get ruffled, he is renowned for his dramatic cross examinations. He also went to law school with Black."
Officer Caught In Sting Posts Bail
courant.com | Officer Caught In Sting Posts Bail: "A New Haven police lieutenant posted $2 million bail and was released from prison Wednesday, a day after he was charged with stealing thousands of dollars planted by the FBI during sting operations.
Several relatives used their homes as collateral to bail out Lt. William White, who led the narcotics unit.
'My husband is a wonderful man. He has spent his entire life devoted to his family,' said his wife, Nancy White, who promised Magistrate Judge Thomas P. Smith that her husband would show up for court appearances. 'We need him home with us desperately.'"
Several relatives used their homes as collateral to bail out Lt. William White, who led the narcotics unit.
'My husband is a wonderful man. He has spent his entire life devoted to his family,' said his wife, Nancy White, who promised Magistrate Judge Thomas P. Smith that her husband would show up for court appearances. 'We need him home with us desperately.'"
FBI Arrests 2 New Haven Police Officers, 3 Bail Bondsmen
FBI Arrests 2 New Haven Police Officers, 3 Bail Bondsmen - News: "Federal authorities said the head of the New Haven Police Department's narcotics division was arrested Tuesday on charges of stealing thousands of dollars on the job.
Lt. William White was charged with theft of government funds and criminal conspiracy following an FBI raid at police headquarters and some homes.
Prosecutors said White was caught on video transferring $27,000 in a brown paper bag to his car. In federal court, prosecutors showed a photograph of a man they said was White, dressed in sunglasses and a gray hooded sweatshirt, walking with the bag.
Police Chief Francisco Ortiz said it is a very dark day for the police department. He said he is disgusted and upset.
Also arrested Tuesday were narcotics Detective Justen Kasperzyk, 34, who was charged with a misdemeanor count of stealing government funds, and New Haven bail bondsmen Robert Jacobs, 79, Paul Jacobs, 48 and Philip Jacobs, 47, who were charged with bribery conspiracy.
Both White and Kasperzyk have been suspended pending the court cases. "
Lt. William White was charged with theft of government funds and criminal conspiracy following an FBI raid at police headquarters and some homes.
Prosecutors said White was caught on video transferring $27,000 in a brown paper bag to his car. In federal court, prosecutors showed a photograph of a man they said was White, dressed in sunglasses and a gray hooded sweatshirt, walking with the bag.
Police Chief Francisco Ortiz said it is a very dark day for the police department. He said he is disgusted and upset.
Also arrested Tuesday were narcotics Detective Justen Kasperzyk, 34, who was charged with a misdemeanor count of stealing government funds, and New Haven bail bondsmen Robert Jacobs, 79, Paul Jacobs, 48 and Philip Jacobs, 47, who were charged with bribery conspiracy.
Both White and Kasperzyk have been suspended pending the court cases. "
Bail bondsmen arrested linked to charged officer
Wtnh.com, Connecticut News and Weather - Bail bondsmen arrested linked to charged officer: "Three New Haven bail bondsmen were charged with bribery Tuesday in an investigation that also resulted in the arrest of two New Haven police officers.
The three are identified as Robert Jacobs, Paul Jacobs, and Philip Jacobs of Jacobs Bail Bonds of New Haven.
According to a former employee of the Jacobs who did not want to be identified they had several ways to skirt the law, not just with police. She claims she was paid thousands of dollars to pick up potential customers and negotiate deals with them. She had no license And knew it wasn't legal. She was paid under the table and in cash.
'It depends on the bond,' the woman said. 'One bond, he collected ten-thousand on it and paid me 37-hundred.'
Her job was to stand outside the police department and the courthouses, steering family members towards the Jacobs bail bondsman. She says she worked primarily with Phil Jacobs and negotiated prices well below what's legally allowed, which is seven-percent of the amount of the bail."
The three are identified as Robert Jacobs, Paul Jacobs, and Philip Jacobs of Jacobs Bail Bonds of New Haven.
According to a former employee of the Jacobs who did not want to be identified they had several ways to skirt the law, not just with police. She claims she was paid thousands of dollars to pick up potential customers and negotiate deals with them. She had no license And knew it wasn't legal. She was paid under the table and in cash.
'It depends on the bond,' the woman said. 'One bond, he collected ten-thousand on it and paid me 37-hundred.'
Her job was to stand outside the police department and the courthouses, steering family members towards the Jacobs bail bondsman. She says she worked primarily with Phil Jacobs and negotiated prices well below what's legally allowed, which is seven-percent of the amount of the bail."
The Idaho Press-Jail annex gets renovation to house 74 inmates
The Idaho Press-Tribune: "Canyon County’s old jail annex will once again be filled with inmates today after the aging structure was aired out, got a cosmetic makeover, and rendered fit for reuse again since it was closed last summer.
On Monday, county officials took reporters on a tour of the renovated annex, which will house up to 74 inmates on three floors. Renovations are also planned at the main jail in the coming months.
“What some of this has done is free up a bunch of space over there,” Canyon County Sheriff Chris Smith said in reference to the main jail. “The detention staff and building maintenance have identified some free space that could be put to better use.”
For example, he said, shifting the laundry room from the main jail to the annex frees up space in the kitchen area for cold storage and a new dishwashing system.
Other improvements at the annex will allow for more office space and an area for pre -trial release and bail-bond agents to meet with clients via video at the main jail. Those improvements have begun and will take several months to complete, Smith said."
On Monday, county officials took reporters on a tour of the renovated annex, which will house up to 74 inmates on three floors. Renovations are also planned at the main jail in the coming months.
“What some of this has done is free up a bunch of space over there,” Canyon County Sheriff Chris Smith said in reference to the main jail. “The detention staff and building maintenance have identified some free space that could be put to better use.”
For example, he said, shifting the laundry room from the main jail to the annex frees up space in the kitchen area for cold storage and a new dishwashing system.
Other improvements at the annex will allow for more office space and an area for pre -trial release and bail-bond agents to meet with clients via video at the main jail. Those improvements have begun and will take several months to complete, Smith said."
Hackers Indicted for Internet Brokerage Intrusion
Hackers Indicted for Internet Brokerage Intrusion | Technology News Daily: "A federal grand jury in Omaha, Neb., has indicted three individuals on charges of conspiracy, fraud and aggravated identity theft stemming from a high-tech, international fraud scheme designed to hijack online brokerage accounts for profit, Assistant Attorney General Alice S. Fisher of the Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Joe W. Stecher for the District of Nebraska, FBI Executive Assistant Director for Criminal Investigations Michael A. Mason, and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Christopher Cox announced today.
The 23-count indictment, returned in January 2007 and unsealed today, charges Jaisankar Marimuthu, 32, a resident of Chennai, India, and Chockalingam Ramanathan, 33, a resident of Chennai, India, each with one count of conspiracy, eight counts of computer fraud, six counts of wire fraud, two counts of securities fraud, and six counts of aggravated identity theft as part of this “hack, pump and dump” scheme. The indictment also charges Thirugnanam Ramanathan, 34, a native of India and resident of Malaysia, with one count of conspiracy, two counts of computer fraud, and two counts of aggravated identity theft.
As part of this ongoing investigation, at least 60 customers and nine brokerage firms in the United States and elsewhere have been identified as victims, with one of the brokerage"
The 23-count indictment, returned in January 2007 and unsealed today, charges Jaisankar Marimuthu, 32, a resident of Chennai, India, and Chockalingam Ramanathan, 33, a resident of Chennai, India, each with one count of conspiracy, eight counts of computer fraud, six counts of wire fraud, two counts of securities fraud, and six counts of aggravated identity theft as part of this “hack, pump and dump” scheme. The indictment also charges Thirugnanam Ramanathan, 34, a native of India and resident of Malaysia, with one count of conspiracy, two counts of computer fraud, and two counts of aggravated identity theft.
As part of this ongoing investigation, at least 60 customers and nine brokerage firms in the United States and elsewhere have been identified as victims, with one of the brokerage"
School fitness foundation lawsuit settled
Salt Lake Tribune - School fitness foundation lawsuit settled: "Correction: A story in Tuesday's Tribune about the settlement of a lawsuit involving the bankrupt National School Fitness Foundation cited a bankruptcy trustee's allegation of wrongdoing by businessmen Dale Holt and Marc Jenson. While that allegation appeared in a complaint filed on July 5, 2005, the trustee removed the allegation from an amended complaint filed on April 20, 2006.
One lawsuit spawned by the bankruptcy of a Utah company accused of fraudulently selling exercise equipment to more than 600 schools has been resolved in an out-of-court settlement.
In a document filed Friday in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for Utah, the court-appointed trustee for the bankrupt National School Fitness Foundation and attorneys for Salt Lake County businessmen Dale Holt and Marc Jenson said a settlement had been reached, eliminating the need for a trial that had been scheduled to begin March 30.
Terms were not disclosed in the court document. Attorneys for trustee R. Kimball Mosier and Holt declined to comment. But Jenson's attorney, Mark James, said the businessmen agreed to pay $130,000 of the $350,000 sought by the trustee. He declined to say how much each defendant paid.
Mosier had sued to collect the money on behalf of the American Fork-based foundation, which sold fitness programs and equipment to schools in Utah and 19 other states."
One lawsuit spawned by the bankruptcy of a Utah company accused of fraudulently selling exercise equipment to more than 600 schools has been resolved in an out-of-court settlement.
In a document filed Friday in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for Utah, the court-appointed trustee for the bankrupt National School Fitness Foundation and attorneys for Salt Lake County businessmen Dale Holt and Marc Jenson said a settlement had been reached, eliminating the need for a trial that had been scheduled to begin March 30.
Terms were not disclosed in the court document. Attorneys for trustee R. Kimball Mosier and Holt declined to comment. But Jenson's attorney, Mark James, said the businessmen agreed to pay $130,000 of the $350,000 sought by the trustee. He declined to say how much each defendant paid.
Mosier had sued to collect the money on behalf of the American Fork-based foundation, which sold fitness programs and equipment to schools in Utah and 19 other states."
Guilty plea in Web child-porn case
NJ.com: Times of Trenton updates: Guilty plea in Web child-porn case: "A 28-year-old Maryland man has pleaded guilty to distributing child pornography over the Internet to a person he believed was a 14 year-old boy, the Attorney General's office announced Tuesday.
In reality, the recipient was an undercover investigator with the state Division of Criminal Justice's Computer Analysis and Technology Unit, posing as a juvenile in a chat room known to be frequented by potential pedophiles, officials said.
Walter Edward Whetzel, 28, of Cumberland, Md., pleaded guilty before a Superior Court Judge in Mercer County to second-degree distribution of child pornography and third-degree attempted debauchery of a child.
He was arrested by state investigators and the Maryland State Police on July 12, 2004 at his Cumberland home. More than 200 images of child pornography were found on a home computer seized by the Division of Criminal Justice, officials said."
In reality, the recipient was an undercover investigator with the state Division of Criminal Justice's Computer Analysis and Technology Unit, posing as a juvenile in a chat room known to be frequented by potential pedophiles, officials said.
Walter Edward Whetzel, 28, of Cumberland, Md., pleaded guilty before a Superior Court Judge in Mercer County to second-degree distribution of child pornography and third-degree attempted debauchery of a child.
He was arrested by state investigators and the Maryland State Police on July 12, 2004 at his Cumberland home. More than 200 images of child pornography were found on a home computer seized by the Division of Criminal Justice, officials said."
Police charge husband of slain Vancouver teacher
Police charge husband of slain Vancouver teacher: "The husband and brother-in-law of slain Surrey teacher Manjit Panghali have been arrested and charged in connection with her death.
The Vancouver Sun has learned that Manjit's husband Mukhtiar has been charged with second-degree murder. And Mukhtiar's brother Sukhvinder is facing a charge of being an accessory after the fact.
Both men remained in jail throughout the weekend.
Manjit's relatives are relieved by the arrests in the case that has ripped apart their family in recent months, a cousin of the victim's dad said Sunday."
The Vancouver Sun has learned that Manjit's husband Mukhtiar has been charged with second-degree murder. And Mukhtiar's brother Sukhvinder is facing a charge of being an accessory after the fact.
Both men remained in jail throughout the weekend.
Manjit's relatives are relieved by the arrests in the case that has ripped apart their family in recent months, a cousin of the victim's dad said Sunday."
Bail Bonds News Roundup, Mar. 26, 2007
Bail Bonds News Roundup, Mar. 26, 2007 - AboutBail.com Bail Bond Agent Directory: "Bail News Roundup - March 26, 2007
Around the water cooler this week, AboutBail.com staff had plenty to talk about. The news this past week was full of the continuing drama of Duane “Dog” Chapman and the stories of less famous bail professionals. This week, the stories of bail professionals showed again how dangerous the profession is. From the past week, the stories that got our attention were:
Hawaii Honors The Dog
Members of the Hawaii House of Representatives publicly honored bounty hunter and TV actor Duane 'Dog' Chapman and his wife Beth this past week. The lawmakers praised the couple for getting fugitives and criminals behind bars, creating a safer society. Hawaii lawmakers have been supporting Chapman since he was accused of making an illegal in the June 2003 capture of rapist Andrew Luster.
Iberia Parish Shooting Targets Bounty Hunter and Bail Bondsman
The Six Star Trailer Park in Loreauville was the scene of a grisly shooting this past week. Bail bondsman Valarie King arrived at the park to collect collateral on a bond for Arthur Basaldua. She brought a bounty hunter along in case the situation turned ugly. Once the two professionals entered Basaldua’s home, shots were fired, and the pair ran outside. The gunman followed and continued shooting. Both King an"
Around the water cooler this week, AboutBail.com staff had plenty to talk about. The news this past week was full of the continuing drama of Duane “Dog” Chapman and the stories of less famous bail professionals. This week, the stories of bail professionals showed again how dangerous the profession is. From the past week, the stories that got our attention were:
Hawaii Honors The Dog
Members of the Hawaii House of Representatives publicly honored bounty hunter and TV actor Duane 'Dog' Chapman and his wife Beth this past week. The lawmakers praised the couple for getting fugitives and criminals behind bars, creating a safer society. Hawaii lawmakers have been supporting Chapman since he was accused of making an illegal in the June 2003 capture of rapist Andrew Luster.
Iberia Parish Shooting Targets Bounty Hunter and Bail Bondsman
The Six Star Trailer Park in Loreauville was the scene of a grisly shooting this past week. Bail bondsman Valarie King arrived at the park to collect collateral on a bond for Arthur Basaldua. She brought a bounty hunter along in case the situation turned ugly. Once the two professionals entered Basaldua’s home, shots were fired, and the pair ran outside. The gunman followed and continued shooting. Both King an"
Bail Bonds News Roundup, Mar. 19, 2007
Bail Bonds News Roundup, Mar. 19, 2007 - AboutBail.com Bail Bond Agent Directory: "Bail News Roundup - March 19, 2007
This week, the AboutBail.com staff had plenty to talk about. From changes at one of our favourite networks, to an unusual investigation in Los Angeles, to a bail bondsman wanted on charges of non-payment, we were reading the news all week. Our picks for the most interesting and the wackiest news stories:
CourtTV Making Some Changes
We at AboutBail.com love CourtTV and were thrilled about the announcement this past week that the network is being revamped to include new programming and a new look. One of the shows we are really excited about is called Bounty Girls. The show will take cameras along on the assignments of Sunshine State Bail Bonds in Florida, a company that hires elite female bounty hunters.
What Happened at LAX?
Here’s an intriguing story out of LAX: Two people were arrested at Los Angeles International Airport this past Friday after claiming that they were transporting a criminal out of the state. The man and woman claimed that they were police officers and were armed, but had the paperwork to bring a gun on board a flight. A routine check of their credentials by Los Angeles Airport Police revealed that the woman did not have authority to a firearm. Both the man and the woman were arrested on weapons charges and on "
This week, the AboutBail.com staff had plenty to talk about. From changes at one of our favourite networks, to an unusual investigation in Los Angeles, to a bail bondsman wanted on charges of non-payment, we were reading the news all week. Our picks for the most interesting and the wackiest news stories:
CourtTV Making Some Changes
We at AboutBail.com love CourtTV and were thrilled about the announcement this past week that the network is being revamped to include new programming and a new look. One of the shows we are really excited about is called Bounty Girls. The show will take cameras along on the assignments of Sunshine State Bail Bonds in Florida, a company that hires elite female bounty hunters.
What Happened at LAX?
Here’s an intriguing story out of LAX: Two people were arrested at Los Angeles International Airport this past Friday after claiming that they were transporting a criminal out of the state. The man and woman claimed that they were police officers and were armed, but had the paperwork to bring a gun on board a flight. A routine check of their credentials by Los Angeles Airport Police revealed that the woman did not have authority to a firearm. Both the man and the woman were arrested on weapons charges and on "
Bail Bonds News Roundup, Mar. 12, 2007
Bail Bonds News Roundup, Mar. 12, 2007 - AboutBail.com Bail Bond Agent Directory: "Bail News Roundup - March 12, 2007
Duane 'Dog' Chapman is in the news again and the staff at AboutBail.com is keeping an eye on the news to see how the reality star’s extradition to Mexico will go. In other news, a woman made a daring escape from bail bondsmen, but the bondsmen got their arrest in the end. Also, a bail agent association donated some technology to help out a busy jail. Read on to find out what the AboutBail.com staff were talking about this week:
Shreveport Woman Tries to Escape From Bail Bondsmen
A Shreveport area woman jumped from a moving car in order to escape a bail bondsman. Although injured, she spent a brief period of time in the hospital before moving to jail. The bond agreement for 21-year-old Paige Cronford was broken and Pleasant Bail Bondsmen were re-arresting her when the woman jumped from the car in order to escape. She suffered a cut on her leg and was treated at LSU Medical Center. When released, Andy Pleasant took the woman to Bossier Parish Correctional Center.
Bail Agent's Association Donates Money Counting Machine
San Mateo Bail Agent's Association has donated a high-speed currency counting machine to the Redwood City's busy Maguire Correctional Facility. The facility is a busy one, averaging about 50 bookings daily, a process that"
Duane 'Dog' Chapman is in the news again and the staff at AboutBail.com is keeping an eye on the news to see how the reality star’s extradition to Mexico will go. In other news, a woman made a daring escape from bail bondsmen, but the bondsmen got their arrest in the end. Also, a bail agent association donated some technology to help out a busy jail. Read on to find out what the AboutBail.com staff were talking about this week:
Shreveport Woman Tries to Escape From Bail Bondsmen
A Shreveport area woman jumped from a moving car in order to escape a bail bondsman. Although injured, she spent a brief period of time in the hospital before moving to jail. The bond agreement for 21-year-old Paige Cronford was broken and Pleasant Bail Bondsmen were re-arresting her when the woman jumped from the car in order to escape. She suffered a cut on her leg and was treated at LSU Medical Center. When released, Andy Pleasant took the woman to Bossier Parish Correctional Center.
Bail Agent's Association Donates Money Counting Machine
San Mateo Bail Agent's Association has donated a high-speed currency counting machine to the Redwood City's busy Maguire Correctional Facility. The facility is a busy one, averaging about 50 bookings daily, a process that"
Bail Bonds News Roundup, Mar. 5, 2007
Bail Bonds News Roundup, Mar. 5, 2007 - AboutBail.com Bail Bond Agent Directory: "Bail News Roundup - March 5 , 2007
The AboutBail.com staff this week was not reading all great news. This week the media reported on two bail professionals doing wrong. All is not bleak, though. There are still the stories of bail professionals working hard to track down the bad guys:
Not Heart-Warming News
Lonoke Police Chief Jay Campbell, his wife Kelly Harrison Campbell, and a bail bondsman named Bobby Junior Cox are facing court after allegations of corruption against the trio have surfaced. The three are accused of taking prescription drugs from homes they entered in the line of duty. They are also accused of plotting to manufacture methamphetamine. The trial continues.
Bail Bondsman and Bounty Hunter Tracking Down Ex-Officer on the Run
Bail bondsman Ronnie Long and bounty Dusty Steele have been hired to track down former Fort Worth police officer Casey Allen Roe. Roe is accused of having sex with a minor and supplying alcohol to minors. Roe has already missed court appearances and seems to be on the run, possibly because he is afraid of being a former police officer in jail."
The AboutBail.com staff this week was not reading all great news. This week the media reported on two bail professionals doing wrong. All is not bleak, though. There are still the stories of bail professionals working hard to track down the bad guys:
Not Heart-Warming News
Lonoke Police Chief Jay Campbell, his wife Kelly Harrison Campbell, and a bail bondsman named Bobby Junior Cox are facing court after allegations of corruption against the trio have surfaced. The three are accused of taking prescription drugs from homes they entered in the line of duty. They are also accused of plotting to manufacture methamphetamine. The trial continues.
Bail Bondsman and Bounty Hunter Tracking Down Ex-Officer on the Run
Bail bondsman Ronnie Long and bounty Dusty Steele have been hired to track down former Fort Worth police officer Casey Allen Roe. Roe is accused of having sex with a minor and supplying alcohol to minors. Roe has already missed court appearances and seems to be on the run, possibly because he is afraid of being a former police officer in jail."
Bail Bonds News Roundup, Feb. 26, 2007
Bail Bonds News Roundup, Feb. 26, 2007 - AboutBail.com Bail Bond Agent Directory: "Bail News Roundup - February 26, 2007
At AboutBail.com, we have to admit that we are excited. Over the past week, the news has all been great. Again and again, the staff at AboutBail.com has been reading about bail professionals as heroes – as those catching the bad guys and nabbing crooks. It’s been quite a week and we’re so proud. We can’t wait for next week:
Another example of what bail bondsmen have to deal with…
When bail bondsmen James Farrar, Charles 'Chuck' Koah, and Fish Fisher brought a defendant to court this past week, they brought more than they bargained for. The bail bondsmen brought Demorris Marcel Childress to the Bedford County Courthouse to face a drug charge, but Childress brought something a little extra – officers found crack cocaine in Childress’ pants. Childress was charged again, proving that criminals should not bring drugs into court. Quick-eyed Koah noticed that something was wrong when Childress kept asking to use the bathroom during court.
Bail Bondsman Notices Gaston County Police Mistake
The media is reporting that Police in Gaston County are searching for Robert McDowell, after he was mistakenly released. The problem stems from the fact that McDowell looks like a man who made bond. McDowell was release"
At AboutBail.com, we have to admit that we are excited. Over the past week, the news has all been great. Again and again, the staff at AboutBail.com has been reading about bail professionals as heroes – as those catching the bad guys and nabbing crooks. It’s been quite a week and we’re so proud. We can’t wait for next week:
Another example of what bail bondsmen have to deal with…
When bail bondsmen James Farrar, Charles 'Chuck' Koah, and Fish Fisher brought a defendant to court this past week, they brought more than they bargained for. The bail bondsmen brought Demorris Marcel Childress to the Bedford County Courthouse to face a drug charge, but Childress brought something a little extra – officers found crack cocaine in Childress’ pants. Childress was charged again, proving that criminals should not bring drugs into court. Quick-eyed Koah noticed that something was wrong when Childress kept asking to use the bathroom during court.
Bail Bondsman Notices Gaston County Police Mistake
The media is reporting that Police in Gaston County are searching for Robert McDowell, after he was mistakenly released. The problem stems from the fact that McDowell looks like a man who made bond. McDowell was release"
Bail Bonds News Roundup, Feb. 19, 2007
Bail Bonds News Roundup, Feb. 19, 2007 - AboutBail.com Bail Bond Agent Directory: "Bail News Roundup - February 19, 2007
The staff at AboutBail.com has been busy looking at the week’s news and has come across a number of interesting and important news stories. The week was full of industry news and even some scandal:
New Orleans Newspapers Reporting on a Wave of Bail Business
Bail bondsmen and criminal attorneys have a busy week, thanks to Mardi Gras in New Orleans. According to bail professionals and attorneys, Carnival time in the Big Easy sees more tourists arrested – often for misdemeanours such as lewdness, public indecency, public drunkenness, and possession of marijuana – and fewer locals being arrested. Some attorneys and bail bondsmen actually leave town at this time of year, since tourists tend to pose a high flight risk, but those who stay report lots of business, according to New Orleans newspapers.
Hidalgo County Bail Computer Snafu Might Have Been an Inside Job
Last week, AboutBail.com reported that a computer glitch effectively shut down several bail businesses, after it was revealed that the computer problem may have allowed some bail professionals to inadvertently take on more business than they could cover. This week, the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Department is investigating claims that officers at the county’s detention center ma"
The staff at AboutBail.com has been busy looking at the week’s news and has come across a number of interesting and important news stories. The week was full of industry news and even some scandal:
New Orleans Newspapers Reporting on a Wave of Bail Business
Bail bondsmen and criminal attorneys have a busy week, thanks to Mardi Gras in New Orleans. According to bail professionals and attorneys, Carnival time in the Big Easy sees more tourists arrested – often for misdemeanours such as lewdness, public indecency, public drunkenness, and possession of marijuana – and fewer locals being arrested. Some attorneys and bail bondsmen actually leave town at this time of year, since tourists tend to pose a high flight risk, but those who stay report lots of business, according to New Orleans newspapers.
Hidalgo County Bail Computer Snafu Might Have Been an Inside Job
Last week, AboutBail.com reported that a computer glitch effectively shut down several bail businesses, after it was revealed that the computer problem may have allowed some bail professionals to inadvertently take on more business than they could cover. This week, the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Department is investigating claims that officers at the county’s detention center ma"
Bail Bonds News Roundup, Feb. 12, 2007
Bail Bonds News Roundup, Feb. 12, 2007 - AboutBail.com Bail Bond Agent Directory: "Bail News Roundup - February 12, 2007
The AboutBail.com staff can’t be accused of not keeping up with the news. The office water cooler sees plenty of current events discussions. This week, these are the stories that had our interest:
Texas Bail Bondsmen Down, Not Out
On February 7, 2007, newspapers were reporting that a computer glitch, of all things, practically shut down close to 50% of bail bonding companies in Hidalgo County, Texas. The glitch permitted bondsmen to bail out even those people for whom financial backing was unavailable. The glitch apparently stems from what experts are calling a programming error – a mistake that allows companies to seriously overextend themselves financially. Some are pointing to the lack of routine maintenance on the sheriff’s department’s computer system as the cause of the problem.
Kansas Bail Bondsman Runs for City Commission
On February 7, 2007, newspapers reported that bail bondsman Sam Fields would be running for one of three seats available on the Lawrence City Commission. Fields hopes to build an ambitious new public library on the banks of the Kansas River. As owner of two of the city’s bail bond companies -- Applejack’s and AJ’s bail bonds – Fields believes that his time in the bail business m"
The AboutBail.com staff can’t be accused of not keeping up with the news. The office water cooler sees plenty of current events discussions. This week, these are the stories that had our interest:
Texas Bail Bondsmen Down, Not Out
On February 7, 2007, newspapers were reporting that a computer glitch, of all things, practically shut down close to 50% of bail bonding companies in Hidalgo County, Texas. The glitch permitted bondsmen to bail out even those people for whom financial backing was unavailable. The glitch apparently stems from what experts are calling a programming error – a mistake that allows companies to seriously overextend themselves financially. Some are pointing to the lack of routine maintenance on the sheriff’s department’s computer system as the cause of the problem.
Kansas Bail Bondsman Runs for City Commission
On February 7, 2007, newspapers reported that bail bondsman Sam Fields would be running for one of three seats available on the Lawrence City Commission. Fields hopes to build an ambitious new public library on the banks of the Kansas River. As owner of two of the city’s bail bond companies -- Applejack’s and AJ’s bail bonds – Fields believes that his time in the bail business m"
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
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Monday, March 19, 2007
Hamilton County Pioneers - The Hixson Family
3/10/2007 - Hamilton County Pioneers - The Hixson Family - Memories - Chattanoogan.com: "Since the late 1820s, when many Indians were still in this vicinity, the land around North Chickamauga Creek in the shadow of Walden's Ridge has been the domain of the Hixsons. Ephraim Hixson Jr. and Houston Hixson settled in the vicinity of the creek. Timothy and William Hixson were also here at the time of the 1830 census. In the 1836 and 1837 tax lists of Hamilton County, Houston and Ephraim Hixson were neighbors, while Alexander, Jackson, Henry and William Hixson were in another settlement.
Alexander Hixson was still here in 1850 with his wife, Nancy, and children Elizabeth, John, Margaret, Robert and Ephraim. Henry Hixson and his wife, Elizabeth, stayed in Hamilton County. Henry was born about 1813. He is listed as a son of Houston Hixson and grandson of Ephraim Hixson. Henry's children included Henry, James, John, David, Nancy who married James L. Smith, McKinney who married Mary “Molly” Rawlston in 1873, Franklin who married Virginia Rawlston, William and Clarissa J. McKinney Hixson died in 1923 at age 73, leaving a daughter, Malissa Lovelady, and sons, James D., John M. and Noah O."
Alexander Hixson was still here in 1850 with his wife, Nancy, and children Elizabeth, John, Margaret, Robert and Ephraim. Henry Hixson and his wife, Elizabeth, stayed in Hamilton County. Henry was born about 1813. He is listed as a son of Houston Hixson and grandson of Ephraim Hixson. Henry's children included Henry, James, John, David, Nancy who married James L. Smith, McKinney who married Mary “Molly” Rawlston in 1873, Franklin who married Virginia Rawlston, William and Clarissa J. McKinney Hixson died in 1923 at age 73, leaving a daughter, Malissa Lovelady, and sons, James D., John M. and Noah O."
Ex-Durangoan posts $1M bail in child case
Durango Herald Online: "A former Durango man who avoided authorities for 2`BD years has been released from the La Plata County Jail on $1 million bail - the largest bail ever posted in La Plata County.
A bondsman from Lakewood posted the bail Friday for Javier Mujica, 41, who is suspected of enticement of a child, indecent exposure and stalking.
Mujica is suspected of fleeing Durango in June 2004 while warrants were being issued for his arrest. He remained on the run for 2`BD years before authorities caught up with him in December in Panama City. Before his arrest, he had been featured on the Durango Police Department's Most Wanted List since fall 2004."
A bondsman from Lakewood posted the bail Friday for Javier Mujica, 41, who is suspected of enticement of a child, indecent exposure and stalking.
Mujica is suspected of fleeing Durango in June 2004 while warrants were being issued for his arrest. He remained on the run for 2`BD years before authorities caught up with him in December in Panama City. Before his arrest, he had been featured on the Durango Police Department's Most Wanted List since fall 2004."
To the hospital in handcuffs then back to jail
KTBS :: View News: "A woman is in jail after she tried to escape from bail bondsmen by jumping out of a moving car!
Emergency medical units arrived moments after a passing Shrevport police officer witnessed the whole scene Saturday afternoon.
21-year-old Paige Cronford was trying to escape from Pleasant Bail Bondsmen, who were re-arresting her after her bond agreement was broken.
EMS took Cronford to LSU Medical Center to treat a cut on her leg. After she was released, Andy Pleasant escorted her in shackles to Bossier Parish Correctional Center. He says, in his seven years as a bondsman, he's never seen an escape attempt like this."
Emergency medical units arrived moments after a passing Shrevport police officer witnessed the whole scene Saturday afternoon.
21-year-old Paige Cronford was trying to escape from Pleasant Bail Bondsmen, who were re-arresting her after her bond agreement was broken.
EMS took Cronford to LSU Medical Center to treat a cut on her leg. After she was released, Andy Pleasant escorted her in shackles to Bossier Parish Correctional Center. He says, in his seven years as a bondsman, he's never seen an escape attempt like this."
Two deputies leave DA's Office
The Eureka Reporter - Article: "After spending a collective time of a little more than five and a half years at the Humboldt County District Attorney’s Office, Deputies Zach Bird and Jose Mendez are both leaving the office and the District Attorney Paul Gallegos is looking to fill their two positions.
Bird, who has worked in the Humboldt County DA’s Office since December 2002, has been hired by the Sacramento District Attorney’s Office.
Mendez, who has worked in the Humboldt County DA’s Office since January 2005, has been hired by the Stanislaus County District Attorney’s Office in Modesto.
Today is the last day for both men, who said they have enjoyed their time in Humboldt County and are looking forward to moving on.
“Though I feel that I’ve gained some great experience and important rewards (during) my time in Humboldt County, I am looking forward to the opportunities and experiences I believe await me in Modesto,” Mendez said. “I am also happy about being closer to family and an increase in salary.”"
Bird, who has worked in the Humboldt County DA’s Office since December 2002, has been hired by the Sacramento District Attorney’s Office.
Mendez, who has worked in the Humboldt County DA’s Office since January 2005, has been hired by the Stanislaus County District Attorney’s Office in Modesto.
Today is the last day for both men, who said they have enjoyed their time in Humboldt County and are looking forward to moving on.
“Though I feel that I’ve gained some great experience and important rewards (during) my time in Humboldt County, I am looking forward to the opportunities and experiences I believe await me in Modesto,” Mendez said. “I am also happy about being closer to family and an increase in salary.”"
Elder-Abuse Case Brought To Trial
Elder-Abuse Case Brought To Trial - Local News: "New Hampshire's new elder-abuse unit has brought its first case to trial, trying to prove that a man assaulted his 83-year-old grandmother during an argument last November.
Adam Rossi of Manchester, 28, is charged with three counts of simple assault, accused of pushing and pinching his grandmother and twisting her head because he was angry she had discussed his mother's cancer with a friend.
Rossi denied the accusations. He said his grandmother swore at him and called him names when he tried to help her operate the call-waiting button on the phone. He grew frustrated, he said, and disconnected the line.
'I took the phone off the wall,' Rossi said. 'It was a childish thing to do.'
A few minutes later, Rossi was on the porch, talking to a neighbor when his grandmother came outside and told the neighbor he was dangerous."
Adam Rossi of Manchester, 28, is charged with three counts of simple assault, accused of pushing and pinching his grandmother and twisting her head because he was angry she had discussed his mother's cancer with a friend.
Rossi denied the accusations. He said his grandmother swore at him and called him names when he tried to help her operate the call-waiting button on the phone. He grew frustrated, he said, and disconnected the line.
'I took the phone off the wall,' Rossi said. 'It was a childish thing to do.'
A few minutes later, Rossi was on the porch, talking to a neighbor when his grandmother came outside and told the neighbor he was dangerous."
Grand jury indicts two in Clark murder case
Grand jury indicts two in Clark murder case - HendersonvilleNews.com - Times-News Online: "A woman and her boyfriend are scheduled to stand trial after a grand jury handed down indictments in the murder of Jay Clark V, who was dismembered and found buried in the backyard of the Polk County home the three shared.
The victim's sister, Ida Hays-Clark, 50, of 200 Possum Trot Lane, is charged with felony accessory after the fact of first-degree murder.
Her boyfriend, Trent Allen Miller, 43, is being held in the Polk County Jail without bond. He is charged with first-degree murder.
Hays-Clark is free on bond after a judge reduced her bond in January from $100,000 secured to a $30,000 secured bond and a $100,000 unsecured bond with stipulations. "
The victim's sister, Ida Hays-Clark, 50, of 200 Possum Trot Lane, is charged with felony accessory after the fact of first-degree murder.
Her boyfriend, Trent Allen Miller, 43, is being held in the Polk County Jail without bond. He is charged with first-degree murder.
Hays-Clark is free on bond after a judge reduced her bond in January from $100,000 secured to a $30,000 secured bond and a $100,000 unsecured bond with stipulations. "
Bobby Brown Disputes WIHT'S Claims on His Jail Release
RADIO ONLINE ®: "Singer Bobby Brown spoke to syndicated Tom Joyner this morning and disputed WIHT-FM (Hot 99.5)/Washington's claims that the Clear Channel CHR put up his $19,150 bail for his release from jail. In his first comments to the mainstream media since being released from jail, Brown disputed claims Hot 99.5 paid his bail in return for him spending a week on the radio show.
During the show, Brown, who appeared on-air with his attorney, Phaedra Parks, said that Hot 99.5 did not bail him out. 'No that didn't happen,' said Brown. 'They didn't pay it... A bunch of my friends got together and got me out.' When Joyner asked if the radio station was lying, Brown said, 'Yeah, they lied.'"
During the show, Brown, who appeared on-air with his attorney, Phaedra Parks, said that Hot 99.5 did not bail him out. 'No that didn't happen,' said Brown. 'They didn't pay it... A bunch of my friends got together and got me out.' When Joyner asked if the radio station was lying, Brown said, 'Yeah, they lied.'"
New attorney, new questions in Mendoza case
Montrose Daily Press Online: "A new defense attorney will represent Cimarron Mendoza in his bid to withdraw his guilty plea.
Mendoza appeared in district court Feb. 26 to be sentenced for assaulting a police officer. Instead, he asked that his public defender be removed from the case and for the plea to be withdrawn.
Public defender Harvey Palefsky’s removal from the case Wednesday immediately raised serious questions of attorney-client privilege and the possibility that he could be called as a witness for the prosecution.
“I do have some concerns about attorney-client privilege,” Palefsky said, explaining that Mendoza referred to possibly privileged communication in his written request for new counsel."
Mendoza appeared in district court Feb. 26 to be sentenced for assaulting a police officer. Instead, he asked that his public defender be removed from the case and for the plea to be withdrawn.
Public defender Harvey Palefsky’s removal from the case Wednesday immediately raised serious questions of attorney-client privilege and the possibility that he could be called as a witness for the prosecution.
“I do have some concerns about attorney-client privilege,” Palefsky said, explaining that Mendoza referred to possibly privileged communication in his written request for new counsel."
Business is good for E. Wash bondsmen
Business is good for E. Wash bondsmen: "Tim Jewett likes his job as a bail bondsman, but wouldn't be in the same business in cities such as Miami, Detroit or Los Angeles.
'Too many hardened criminals in those places,' Jewett told The Lewiston Tribune. 'We're not in a high-crime area. I meet people from all walks of life here. Most are ordinary people doing dumb things.'
Jewett, 67, runs his business out of his home in Clarkston, and has three other bondsmen working for him.
'I don't have a lot of bail jumping,' he said. 'I get plenty of co-signers and collateral. I do a lot of credit card business. I just wrote a $10,000 bond on an Asotin County assault charge, and I had the woman out in 45 minutes or less.'
He said he charges a $35 fee plus 10 percent of the bond amount. If a defendant skips bail, Jewett could end up forfeiting the full bond."
'Too many hardened criminals in those places,' Jewett told The Lewiston Tribune. 'We're not in a high-crime area. I meet people from all walks of life here. Most are ordinary people doing dumb things.'
Jewett, 67, runs his business out of his home in Clarkston, and has three other bondsmen working for him.
'I don't have a lot of bail jumping,' he said. 'I get plenty of co-signers and collateral. I do a lot of credit card business. I just wrote a $10,000 bond on an Asotin County assault charge, and I had the woman out in 45 minutes or less.'
He said he charges a $35 fee plus 10 percent of the bond amount. If a defendant skips bail, Jewett could end up forfeiting the full bond."
Tuesday, March 06, 2007
Bondsman charged in shooting
Southpinellas: Bondsman charged in shooting: "A St. Petersburg bail bondsman wound up behind bars Thursday after police say he shot at a car driven by a man he claimed skipped out on a bond.
While driving on 21st Street and 43rd Terrace N, Norman Luther Britten Jr. spotted a man who had previously jumped bail on a traffic offense, according to police. So Britten pulled out a gun and shot at the car, intending to stop the scofflaw. Britten struck the car's left rear tire, but the man got away.
Police said children were playing nearby. They arrested Britten and charged him with discharging a firearm in public, a felony. Britten, 33, was booked into the Pinellas County Jail Thursday night but was released a few hours later."
While driving on 21st Street and 43rd Terrace N, Norman Luther Britten Jr. spotted a man who had previously jumped bail on a traffic offense, according to police. So Britten pulled out a gun and shot at the car, intending to stop the scofflaw. Britten struck the car's left rear tire, but the man got away.
Police said children were playing nearby. They arrested Britten and charged him with discharging a firearm in public, a felony. Britten, 33, was booked into the Pinellas County Jail Thursday night but was released a few hours later."
Inmate pleads innocent on prison counts
Inmate pleads innocent on prison counts: "In Otsego County Court on Wednesday, an Oneonta man pleaded innocent at arraignment to a one-count charge of first-degree promoting prison contraband, matches, and two counts of second-degree promoting prison contraband, marijuana and cigarettes.
According to court records, Jose A. Rodriguez, 51, possessed these items at the Otsego County jail Jan. 3.
Bail was set at $25,000 by Judge Michael Coccoma, and Rodriguez, who had been jailed on a lower court charge, was returned to the jail to await further court proceedings.
In Otsego County Court on Feb. 23 before Judge Brian Burns, an indictment was filed charging Thomas A. Niznik, 32, of Springfield Center, with two counts of driving while intoxicated.
According to court records, the incident occurred Sept. 28 in the town of Richfield. Niznik is free on his own recognizance while awaiting further court action."
According to court records, Jose A. Rodriguez, 51, possessed these items at the Otsego County jail Jan. 3.
Bail was set at $25,000 by Judge Michael Coccoma, and Rodriguez, who had been jailed on a lower court charge, was returned to the jail to await further court proceedings.
In Otsego County Court on Feb. 23 before Judge Brian Burns, an indictment was filed charging Thomas A. Niznik, 32, of Springfield Center, with two counts of driving while intoxicated.
According to court records, the incident occurred Sept. 28 in the town of Richfield. Niznik is free on his own recognizance while awaiting further court action."
Teacher May Face Charges After Boy Wanders From Head Start
Teacher May Face Charges After Boy Wanders From Head Start - News: "Pittsburgh Police said teacher Laurie Johnson will face a summary offense in city court in the days ahead.
She was in charge when a 3-year-old special-needs student walked out of the building and no one knew he was missing.
It happened at the Tioga Street Head Start program administered by the Pittsburgh Public School District.
David Brown III walked out into freezing temperatures last January.
He was gone for two hours before being found by a neighbor who called his mother.
Shalina Waller, the boy's mother, wants to bring about total change to protect other children in the city's Head Start program and has retained high-profile criminal lawyer Marty Dietz to case effecting David."
She was in charge when a 3-year-old special-needs student walked out of the building and no one knew he was missing.
It happened at the Tioga Street Head Start program administered by the Pittsburgh Public School District.
David Brown III walked out into freezing temperatures last January.
He was gone for two hours before being found by a neighbor who called his mother.
Shalina Waller, the boy's mother, wants to bring about total change to protect other children in the city's Head Start program and has retained high-profile criminal lawyer Marty Dietz to case effecting David."
Court of Appeals Upholds Aarone 'Neglect' Ruling
MyFox Colorado | Court of Appeals Upholds Aarone 'Neglect' Ruling: "The criminal attorney for Aaron Thompson says a recent Colorado Court of Appeals ruling is not relevant to any possible criminal case. Aurora Police call Thompson a 'person of interest' in the disappearance of his then six year old daughter, Aarone Thompson.
The father and his girlfriend, Shely Lowe reported Aarone missing in November of 2005. The Arapahoe County Social Services department removed the seven other children remaining in the couples' home.
A jury, hearing the dependency and neglect case, reportedly determined that the little girl was probably dead and that Aaron Thompson 'was responsible for serious bodily injury or the death due to proven parental abuse or neglect.'"
The father and his girlfriend, Shely Lowe reported Aarone missing in November of 2005. The Arapahoe County Social Services department removed the seven other children remaining in the couples' home.
A jury, hearing the dependency and neglect case, reportedly determined that the little girl was probably dead and that Aaron Thompson 'was responsible for serious bodily injury or the death due to proven parental abuse or neglect.'"
Monday, March 05, 2007
SUV driver freed after bail reduced
SUV driver freed after bail reduced: "A Farmington woman charged with manslaughter in connection to the death of a snowmobiler was released from jail following a court appearance Wednesday.
Sarah Forbes, 43, of 130 Moore Ave., is accused of manslaughter and aggravated drunken driving, both felonies.
Police say Forbes' sport utility vehicle struck two snowmobile riders on U.S. Route 2 in Farmington on Friday evening, while she allegedly was driving under the influence of alcohol.
One of the snowmobilers, Lisa Cerqueira, 20, of Wilton, died from her injuries Tuesday at Maine Medical Center in Portland. Cerqueira's fiancŽ, Farmington Police Officer Richard Billian, 23, of Strong, also was injured in the crash.
Forbes did not enter a plea during Wednesday's hearing. District Court Judge John McElwee reduced her bail from $2,000 to an unsecured bond. No date was set for her next court appearance."
Sarah Forbes, 43, of 130 Moore Ave., is accused of manslaughter and aggravated drunken driving, both felonies.
Police say Forbes' sport utility vehicle struck two snowmobile riders on U.S. Route 2 in Farmington on Friday evening, while she allegedly was driving under the influence of alcohol.
One of the snowmobilers, Lisa Cerqueira, 20, of Wilton, died from her injuries Tuesday at Maine Medical Center in Portland. Cerqueira's fiancŽ, Farmington Police Officer Richard Billian, 23, of Strong, also was injured in the crash.
Forbes did not enter a plea during Wednesday's hearing. District Court Judge John McElwee reduced her bail from $2,000 to an unsecured bond. No date was set for her next court appearance."
Charges stayed for last 2 accused in Cumberland murders
Charges stayed for last 2 accused in Cumberland murders: "First-degree murder charges have been stayed against two men convicted seven years ago in the 1990 execution-style slayings of a couple in Cumberland, which is now part of Ottawa.
On Tuesday, an Ontario Superior Court judge ruled Richard Mallory and Robert Stewart should be set free, leaving no one held responsible or in prison for the high-profile killings after more than 16 years and an estimated $30 million in court proceedings.
An Ontario Court of Appeal judge ordered a retrial for Mallory and Stewart Jan. 26, almost two weeks after charges were stayed against their co-accused, Richard Trudel and James Sauvé. All four men were originally convicted of first-degree murder."
On Tuesday, an Ontario Superior Court judge ruled Richard Mallory and Robert Stewart should be set free, leaving no one held responsible or in prison for the high-profile killings after more than 16 years and an estimated $30 million in court proceedings.
An Ontario Court of Appeal judge ordered a retrial for Mallory and Stewart Jan. 26, almost two weeks after charges were stayed against their co-accused, Richard Trudel and James Sauvé. All four men were originally convicted of first-degree murder."
Russell Commission OKs alternative program
Ledger-Enquirer.com | 02/27/2007 | Russell Commission OKs alternative program: "A new program which would institute alternative sentencing in Russell County District, using methods other than incarceration to resolve non-violent criminal cases, gained the blessing of the Russell County Commission Tuesday.
The Community Corrections Program, which would include a drug court, would place offenders in in a supervised program for one year. The programs would include treatment, if the offense is drug-related, and constant monitoring by the court system. Another criminal violation while the offender is in the program would result in incarceration.
The programs would hopefully result in less crowding in the Russell County Jail, said District Court Judge Michael Bellamy, a sponsor of the program. Russell County Sheriff Tommy Boswell and the Russell County District Attorney's Office are also on board in the alternative sentencing program."
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The Community Corrections Program, which would include a drug court, would place offenders in in a supervised program for one year. The programs would include treatment, if the offense is drug-related, and constant monitoring by the court system. Another criminal violation while the offender is in the program would result in incarceration.
The programs would hopefully result in less crowding in the Russell County Jail, said District Court Judge Michael Bellamy, a sponsor of the program. Russell County Sheriff Tommy Boswell and the Russell County District Attorney's Office are also on board in the alternative sentencing program."
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Second man posts bail in boy's death
Second man posts bail in boy's death -- Page 1 -- Times Union - Albany NY: "The second of two men accused in the Feb. 15 death of a young boy with autism was released from custody this morning, pending a March 7 conference in the criminal case.
Family members of Edwin Tirado Jr, 35, put up a $75,000 bail bond during a brief hearing before acting state Supreme Court Justice Dan Lamont.
Tirado, who appeared frail, left the Albany County Judicial Center a short while later.
His only comment was to acknowledge, in a whisper, that he was glad to be going home."
Family members of Edwin Tirado Jr, 35, put up a $75,000 bail bond during a brief hearing before acting state Supreme Court Justice Dan Lamont.
Tirado, who appeared frail, left the Albany County Judicial Center a short while later.
His only comment was to acknowledge, in a whisper, that he was glad to be going home."
Attorney David Berger, pioneer of major class-action suits, dies at 94
SignOnSanDiego.com > News > Nation -- Attorney David Berger, pioneer of major class-action suits, dies at 94: "David Berger, a class-action lawsuit pioneer who won major cases in the Three Mile Island nuclear accident as well as disputes with oil companies, has died. He was 94.
Berger died Thursday at a hospital in West Palm Beach, Fla., from complications of pneumonia, said one of his sons, Jonathan Berger.
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In 1971, he filed a nationwide class-action suit against all major oil companies, demanding that service station operators get the right to sell any brand of gasoline. In a 1984 settlement, his 50,000 clients won that right along with $37 million in damages."
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Berger died Thursday at a hospital in West Palm Beach, Fla., from complications of pneumonia, said one of his sons, Jonathan Berger.
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In 1971, he filed a nationwide class-action suit against all major oil companies, demanding that service station operators get the right to sell any brand of gasoline. In a 1984 settlement, his 50,000 clients won that right along with $37 million in damages."
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Drug defendant brings stash to court
Shelbyville Times-Gazette: Story: Drug defendant brings stash to court: "'How stupid can you be to bring dope into the courthouse?'
That was the question asked by court officers on several levels in the Bedford County Courthouse on Thursday afternoon regarding Demorris Marcel Childress, a drug defendant who was found with what's believed to be crack cocaine in his pants.
Childress, 19, was brought in by bail bondsmen after failing to appear before a grand jury on the original drug charge and was charged again after the drugs were found on him in the courtroom.
Defendants are normally told to appear in court on such days, but sometimes they don't show up. It's virtually unheard of for someone to arrive in court with drugs in their pocket, according to James Farrar, owner of the bonding company that bears his name."
That was the question asked by court officers on several levels in the Bedford County Courthouse on Thursday afternoon regarding Demorris Marcel Childress, a drug defendant who was found with what's believed to be crack cocaine in his pants.
Childress, 19, was brought in by bail bondsmen after failing to appear before a grand jury on the original drug charge and was charged again after the drugs were found on him in the courtroom.
Defendants are normally told to appear in court on such days, but sometimes they don't show up. It's virtually unheard of for someone to arrive in court with drugs in their pocket, according to James Farrar, owner of the bonding company that bears his name."
Gaston County Police Arrest Inmate After Mistaken Release
Gaston County Police Arrest Inmate After Mistaken Release - Charlotte News: "Police in Gaston County found an inmate Sunday evening who they said was accidentally released from jail Friday.
Police said the release of Robert McDowell was a mistake. According to our newspaper partner the Gaston Gazette, police started searching the Highland community for McDowell shortly after they realized that the wrong inmate had been released from jail.
According to officers, 27-year-old McDowell looks like a man who was supposed to make bond. Police said when that man's name was called, McDowell responded and was escorted out of the jail. The bail bondsman who posted bail for him discovered the mistake.
The man who was supposed to be released was actually in another part of the jail. Sheriff Alan Colinger said the mistake was the fault of his office. An internal investigation will determine if any disciplinary charges will be filed."
Police said the release of Robert McDowell was a mistake. According to our newspaper partner the Gaston Gazette, police started searching the Highland community for McDowell shortly after they realized that the wrong inmate had been released from jail.
According to officers, 27-year-old McDowell looks like a man who was supposed to make bond. Police said when that man's name was called, McDowell responded and was escorted out of the jail. The bail bondsman who posted bail for him discovered the mistake.
The man who was supposed to be released was actually in another part of the jail. Sheriff Alan Colinger said the mistake was the fault of his office. An internal investigation will determine if any disciplinary charges will be filed."
Full text of police statement on shooting of Robert Lamont Harper
Full text of police statement on shooting of Robert Lamont Harper: "Statement issued by Newport News police on the shooting Sunday of Robert Lamont Harper:
'In keeping with our policy of keeping the Community informed with regard to the actions and activity of the Newport News Police Department, Chief James D. Fox offers the following statement pertaining to the officer involved shooting which occurred on Sunday, February 18, 2006. Please understand that this is an update and that the investigations into this incident are continuing
At about 9:15 P.M., uniformed police officers responded to the 1200 block of 25th Street to assist bail bondsmen in the service of a Surety's Capias. When the officers arrived the bondsmen informed them that the individual named in the capias (arrest warrant) was in the rooming house and was armed with a box cutter."
'In keeping with our policy of keeping the Community informed with regard to the actions and activity of the Newport News Police Department, Chief James D. Fox offers the following statement pertaining to the officer involved shooting which occurred on Sunday, February 18, 2006. Please understand that this is an update and that the investigations into this incident are continuing
At about 9:15 P.M., uniformed police officers responded to the 1200 block of 25th Street to assist bail bondsmen in the service of a Surety's Capias. When the officers arrived the bondsmen informed them that the individual named in the capias (arrest warrant) was in the rooming house and was armed with a box cutter."
Lawsuit To Be Filed Over Red-Light Cameras
Lawsuit To Be Filed Over Red-Light Cameras - Local News: "A Houston man who believes the red-light cameras installed in the city are illegal plans to sue the city, KPRC Local 2 reported.
Michael Kubosh, a Harris County bail bondsman, said he plans to file a class-action lawsuit to stop the city from sending tickets to red-light runners.
Kubosh also said he wants the city to refund the fines collected by the cameras so far.
The city has fined nearly 29,000 drivers caught by the red-light cameras since they were installed last fall."
Michael Kubosh, a Harris County bail bondsman, said he plans to file a class-action lawsuit to stop the city from sending tickets to red-light runners.
Kubosh also said he wants the city to refund the fines collected by the cameras so far.
The city has fined nearly 29,000 drivers caught by the red-light cameras since they were installed last fall."
Will Omar Get Out of Jail?
KGBT 4 - TV Harlingen, TX: Will Omar Get Out of Jail?: "Former Hidalgo county district clerk, Omar Guerrero was in court today for a bond hearing.
A state district judge grants Omar his request for a bond, but not before hearing testimony from several witnesses.
After Omar was brought into the 370th district court, first to take the stand was his grandmother who offered Omar a job at a family owned warehouse in McAllen.
His father also testified offering a home for him to live, a bail bondsman suggested a reasonable bond, and we also heard from a social worker who's been contacted by the Guerrero family to possibly counsel Omar for self admitted substance abuse. "
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A state district judge grants Omar his request for a bond, but not before hearing testimony from several witnesses.
After Omar was brought into the 370th district court, first to take the stand was his grandmother who offered Omar a job at a family owned warehouse in McAllen.
His father also testified offering a home for him to live, a bail bondsman suggested a reasonable bond, and we also heard from a social worker who's been contacted by the Guerrero family to possibly counsel Omar for self admitted substance abuse. "
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Tennessee Bounty Hunter / Investigator
The AboutBail.com team would like to welcome their newest bounty hunter / investigator in Tennessee.
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Sunday, March 04, 2007
Police recapture suspect who fled bail bond agents
Police recapture suspect who fled bail bond agents | Inland News | PE.com | Southern California News | News for Inland Southern California: "A suspect who escaped from bail bond agents and led police on a chase near Shivela Middle School in Murrieta Thursday morning prompted the school to go into a brief lockdown, school and police officials said.
Murrieta police Lt. Dennis Vrooman said police requested the school go into lockdown because they thought the man they were pursuing might be armed.
Shortly before 11 a.m., police responded to the 25000 block of Madison Avenue in Murrieta where bail bond agents were pursuing Christopher Perkins, 46, of San Diego, a police news release said.
The agents told police Perkins was not armed but had escaped from their custody.
Perkins, who was out on bail while facing numerous felony property crime charges, was last seen running east in a drainage canal under Interstate 15, the release said.
Officers checked the area around the 25000 block of Monroe Avenue and eventually spotted Perkins running west toward I-15."
Murrieta police Lt. Dennis Vrooman said police requested the school go into lockdown because they thought the man they were pursuing might be armed.
Shortly before 11 a.m., police responded to the 25000 block of Madison Avenue in Murrieta where bail bond agents were pursuing Christopher Perkins, 46, of San Diego, a police news release said.
The agents told police Perkins was not armed but had escaped from their custody.
Perkins, who was out on bail while facing numerous felony property crime charges, was last seen running east in a drainage canal under Interstate 15, the release said.
Officers checked the area around the 25000 block of Monroe Avenue and eventually spotted Perkins running west toward I-15."
Judge gives former county clerk $1 million bond
abc13.com: Judge gives former county clerk $1 million bond: "Guerrero was expected to remain in the Hidalgo County Jail through the weekend because the court won't be able to deal with a mix-up regarding the bond request until Monday, his lawyer said.
The judge granted bond on only one of two charges against Guerrero stemming from an alleged sexual relationship with a 15-year-old girl. Defense lawyer Al Alvarez said Guerrero's lawyers accidentally left one of the charges off paperwork they submitted to the court requesting bond.
Guerrero was granted bond on a charge of aggravated sexual assault of a minor. The bond does not apply to a charge of retaliation.
'We all knew what we were talking about at the hearing,' Alvarez said in a story in Friday's McAllen Monitor. 'We just forgot to put it down on paper.'
Sheriff Lupe Trevino said Guerrero would not be released until the matter is resolved.
'I am not going to let him out until they get me the paperwork,' Trevino said."
The judge granted bond on only one of two charges against Guerrero stemming from an alleged sexual relationship with a 15-year-old girl. Defense lawyer Al Alvarez said Guerrero's lawyers accidentally left one of the charges off paperwork they submitted to the court requesting bond.
Guerrero was granted bond on a charge of aggravated sexual assault of a minor. The bond does not apply to a charge of retaliation.
'We all knew what we were talking about at the hearing,' Alvarez said in a story in Friday's McAllen Monitor. 'We just forgot to put it down on paper.'
Sheriff Lupe Trevino said Guerrero would not be released until the matter is resolved.
'I am not going to let him out until they get me the paperwork,' Trevino said."
Two suspects arrested in assault, robbery - Fri, Feb 23, 2007
Postbulletin.com: Two suspects arrested in assault, robbery - Fri, Feb 23, 2007: "Rochester police matched up identities from video surveillance tapes and arrested two local men for Tuesday's robbery and assault on a woman in southeast Rochester.
The suspects, both 22 years old, are jailed awaiting felony charges of aggravated robbery, motor vehicle theft and fifth degree assault, a police spokesman said.
A woman returning to her car, which was parked at the Trail Ridge Apartments, in the 800 block of 21st Avenue Southeast, was pulled out of the vehicle and roughed up by one robber early Tuesday.
The robber's partner approached from the other side and jumped in the driver's seat. They fled in the woman's car, according to the initial report."
The suspects, both 22 years old, are jailed awaiting felony charges of aggravated robbery, motor vehicle theft and fifth degree assault, a police spokesman said.
A woman returning to her car, which was parked at the Trail Ridge Apartments, in the 800 block of 21st Avenue Southeast, was pulled out of the vehicle and roughed up by one robber early Tuesday.
The robber's partner approached from the other side and jumped in the driver's seat. They fled in the woman's car, according to the initial report."
New lawyers help keep track of e-data
New lawyers help keep track of e-data: "In addition to spam, viruses and other online nastiness, the business world's reliance on e-mail and the World Wide Web has given corporations one more thing to worry about: how to track electronic documents in case they are sued.
For law firm Brooks Kushman, it's been a challenge and an opportunity.
The challenge comes in the form of the nation's new e-discovery rules, which went into effect in December. The rules require U.S. companies to keep better track of electronically stored information -- e-mails, instant messages and the like -- when they share evidence before a trial.
The opportunity is a chance for the Southfield-based intellectual property law firm to expand its practice."
For law firm Brooks Kushman, it's been a challenge and an opportunity.
The challenge comes in the form of the nation's new e-discovery rules, which went into effect in December. The rules require U.S. companies to keep better track of electronically stored information -- e-mails, instant messages and the like -- when they share evidence before a trial.
The opportunity is a chance for the Southfield-based intellectual property law firm to expand its practice."
Coulombe free on bail pending sex case appeal
London Free Press - City & Region - Coulombe free on bail pending sex case appeal: "Convicted sex offender and former teacher Kris Coulombe was released yesterday after spending one day of a four-year prison sentence behind bars.
Barely 24 hours after being led away from a Simcoe courtroom to the applause of his victims' families, Coulombe was granted bail by the Ontario Court of Appeal.
Coulombe, 33, will be free -- though living under nearly identical conditions to his previous bail -- while Toronto criminal lawyer Howard Rubel argues an appeal to his conviction.
On Tuesday, Coulombe was sentenced to four years in prison for sexually assaulting five female students aged 14 to 17 while he was a teacher at Townsend central school and Waterford district high school."
Barely 24 hours after being led away from a Simcoe courtroom to the applause of his victims' families, Coulombe was granted bail by the Ontario Court of Appeal.
Coulombe, 33, will be free -- though living under nearly identical conditions to his previous bail -- while Toronto criminal lawyer Howard Rubel argues an appeal to his conviction.
On Tuesday, Coulombe was sentenced to four years in prison for sexually assaulting five female students aged 14 to 17 while he was a teacher at Townsend central school and Waterford district high school."
Who ransacked house, handcuffed two?
Who ransacked house, handcuffed two?: "A Walnut Street man reported to police Tuesday night that he discovered $400 missing from his bedroom after his roommates informed him four individuals, who they mistakenly believed to be police, ransacked their home between 4 and 4:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Two residents of the home reported that the group kidnapped them for a brief time before returning them to their home, according to police."
Two residents of the home reported that the group kidnapped them for a brief time before returning them to their home, according to police."
Police Identified Man Shot By Police In Newport News
WTKR.COM YOUR NEWSCHANNEL 3 - Police Identified Man Shot By Police In Newport News: "Newport News Police are investigating one of their own tonight.
Investigators say an officer shot and killed 38-year-old Robert Harper around 9:15 Sunday night.
The shooting happened at 1211 25th street when officers were called to assist two bail bondsmen who say Harper refused to go with them despite a court order.
The bondsmen were serving an order from General District Court to arrest the Harper on traffic violations.
Officers say when they arrived Harper had his hand in his pockets and refused to show them to police. The bail bondsmen also told officers he had something, possibly a weapon, in his hand. Police say after Harper refused to comply with the officers request to see his hands he made a sudden motion toward them."
Investigators say an officer shot and killed 38-year-old Robert Harper around 9:15 Sunday night.
The shooting happened at 1211 25th street when officers were called to assist two bail bondsmen who say Harper refused to go with them despite a court order.
The bondsmen were serving an order from General District Court to arrest the Harper on traffic violations.
Officers say when they arrived Harper had his hand in his pockets and refused to show them to police. The bail bondsmen also told officers he had something, possibly a weapon, in his hand. Police say after Harper refused to comply with the officers request to see his hands he made a sudden motion toward them."
Willacy DA wants to be jailed — again
MySA.com: Metro | State: "With a statute of Don Quixote on the table and a picture of Pancho Villa on the wall, Juan Guerra was in appropriate company this week during a bizarre protest outside the Willacy County Sheriff's Department.
'Just about every time someone goes out the door, he asks to be arrested,' Sheriff Larry Spence said of the longtime Willacy County district attorney. 'He wants to be in jail. He thinks he can rally the inmates and make the people march up and down the street. It's not going to happen.'
Guerra, the local prosecutor since 1996, was arrested Feb. 11 and charged with interfering with police trying to execute a search warrant of his courthouse office. Police took all the office computers as well as many records.
Also charged with three counts of theft by a public servant, Guerra has been out on bond after spending one night in jail."
'Just about every time someone goes out the door, he asks to be arrested,' Sheriff Larry Spence said of the longtime Willacy County district attorney. 'He wants to be in jail. He thinks he can rally the inmates and make the people march up and down the street. It's not going to happen.'
Guerra, the local prosecutor since 1996, was arrested Feb. 11 and charged with interfering with police trying to execute a search warrant of his courthouse office. Police took all the office computers as well as many records.
Also charged with three counts of theft by a public servant, Guerra has been out on bond after spending one night in jail."
Senate OKs threat penalties
Senate OKs threat penalties - The Clarion-Ledger: "A bill to toughen penalties for people who harm, kidnap or kill witnesses in criminal cases has passed the Senate and is awaiting action in the House.
District attorneys across the state have complained that laws protecting witnesses are not tough enough, and the result has been a consistent absence of key witnesses to testify in court, they say.
'I remember there were a number of high-profile crimes in Hinds County where witnesses recanted or changed their testimonies from what the prosecutor thought they were going to say,' said Sen. Charlie Ross, R-Brandon, author of Senate Bill 2543. 'This raised some questions about whether these witnesses were intimidated in some way.'"
District attorneys across the state have complained that laws protecting witnesses are not tough enough, and the result has been a consistent absence of key witnesses to testify in court, they say.
'I remember there were a number of high-profile crimes in Hinds County where witnesses recanted or changed their testimonies from what the prosecutor thought they were going to say,' said Sen. Charlie Ross, R-Brandon, author of Senate Bill 2543. 'This raised some questions about whether these witnesses were intimidated in some way.'"
Friday, March 02, 2007
Hope Mills, N.C. Woman Arrested for Insurance Fraud
Hope Mills, N.C. Woman Arrested for Insurance Fraud: "North Carolin officials arrested Richelle E. Jones, 23, of Hope Mills last week and charged her with one count of obtaining property by false pretense and one charge of attempting to obtain property by false pretense after Department of Insurance officials investigated allegations that she had filed a false claim with Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.
After receiving a tip, investigators looked into Jones' case and found that she was the victim of a home break-in in early January. She filed a police report, but allegedly did not have any insurance. Department investigators allege she then purchased an insurance policy and waited for it to go into effect before calling police to report another break-in. She allegedly listed the same items stolen as before, and then filed an insurance claim for their loss."
After receiving a tip, investigators looked into Jones' case and found that she was the victim of a home break-in in early January. She filed a police report, but allegedly did not have any insurance. Department investigators allege she then purchased an insurance policy and waited for it to go into effect before calling police to report another break-in. She allegedly listed the same items stolen as before, and then filed an insurance claim for their loss."
Police identify man killed by officer during arrest attempt
LOCAL NEWS | WVEC.com | News for Hampton Roads, Virginia: "A Newport News police officer shot and killed a man they were trying to arrest Sunday night.
Police were assisting a bail-bondsman who was serving a warrant in the 1200 block of 25th Street, but police say Robert Lamont Harper, 38, refused to cooperate.
It happened around 9:15 p.m. when the bail bondsman tried to serve a General District Court order for habitual traffic violations.
According to police, Harper refused to comply with the arrest order and six police officers responded.
The bondsman told officers that Harper had an object in his hand."
Police were assisting a bail-bondsman who was serving a warrant in the 1200 block of 25th Street, but police say Robert Lamont Harper, 38, refused to cooperate.
It happened around 9:15 p.m. when the bail bondsman tried to serve a General District Court order for habitual traffic violations.
According to police, Harper refused to comply with the arrest order and six police officers responded.
The bondsman told officers that Harper had an object in his hand."
Whidbey Island molestation suspect arrested
KOMO-TV - Seattle, Washington - News - Whidbey Island molestation suspect arrested: "A man who was wanted by the Island County Sheriff's Department for allegedly molesting a young girl was arrested Wednesday morning in Anacortes.
Anacortes police Sgt. John Taylor said John Cowan was arrested at the San Juan Motel about 9 a.m.
It turned out Cowan had picked the one place in town with a stolen car in the parking lot. When cops spotted it, they checked the motel's guest registry. They didn't find the car thief, but a patrol officer showed a picture of Cowan to the hotel manager and found him instead. The officer kept watch on Cowan's room and called for back up. He was arrested without incident.
Within hours, Cowan was back in front of an Island County judge.
This time his alleged 11-year-old victim was in the courtroom. That victim was once a family friend of Cowan, but is now a little girl who needed to see him in hand cuffs.
"
Anacortes police Sgt. John Taylor said John Cowan was arrested at the San Juan Motel about 9 a.m.
It turned out Cowan had picked the one place in town with a stolen car in the parking lot. When cops spotted it, they checked the motel's guest registry. They didn't find the car thief, but a patrol officer showed a picture of Cowan to the hotel manager and found him instead. The officer kept watch on Cowan's room and called for back up. He was arrested without incident.
Within hours, Cowan was back in front of an Island County judge.
This time his alleged 11-year-old victim was in the courtroom. That victim was once a family friend of Cowan, but is now a little girl who needed to see him in hand cuffs.
"
Sen. Regola, Son Subpoenaed To Testify Before Coroner's Inquest
Sen. Regola, Son Subpoenaed To Testify Before Coroner's Inquest - News: "Channel 11 News has learned new details about the investigation into a teenager's death that has put a state senator under scrutiny.
Louis Farrell was shot with Senator Bob Regola's gun.
The question is, was it suicide or homicide?
The senator’s son is expected to invoke his Constitutional Fifth Amendment rights.
Pittsburgh criminal attorney George Bills told Channel 11’s Alan Jennings that’s wise defense counsel since 16-year-old Bobby Regola already gave statements to state troopers.
Criminal defense attorney Duke George confirmed the senator and his son were both subpoenaed to testify.
Regola may take the Fifth as well, citing his previous statements to troopers.
The Regolas believe Farrell stole the senator's gun."
Louis Farrell was shot with Senator Bob Regola's gun.
The question is, was it suicide or homicide?
The senator’s son is expected to invoke his Constitutional Fifth Amendment rights.
Pittsburgh criminal attorney George Bills told Channel 11’s Alan Jennings that’s wise defense counsel since 16-year-old Bobby Regola already gave statements to state troopers.
Criminal defense attorney Duke George confirmed the senator and his son were both subpoenaed to testify.
Regola may take the Fifth as well, citing his previous statements to troopers.
The Regolas believe Farrell stole the senator's gun."
Teen acquires more rape charges
Farmington Daily Times - Teen acquires more rape charges: "An Aztec teen accused of having sex with a 4-year-old girl in December 2004 now faces allegations that he sexually molested a 4-year-old boy that same year.
Mitchell Martin, 18, faces charges of criminal sexual penetration, a first-degree felony; and criminal sexual contact with a minor, a second-degree felony.
Both charges follow recent accusations that in December 2004, Martin molested a 4-year-old boy living at his mother's Embarcadero apartment in Aztec, court documents state. Martin's alleged victim told San Juan County Sheriff's Office deputies that the teen forced him to engage in sexual acts while the two were watching pornographic movies in the teen's bedroom.
Martin also faces unrelated charges that he raped a 4-year-old girl who was living in his mother's apartment two years ago. Those charges include three first-degree felony counts of criminal sexual penetration and one count of criminal sexual contact with a minor, a second-degree felony."
Mitchell Martin, 18, faces charges of criminal sexual penetration, a first-degree felony; and criminal sexual contact with a minor, a second-degree felony.
Both charges follow recent accusations that in December 2004, Martin molested a 4-year-old boy living at his mother's Embarcadero apartment in Aztec, court documents state. Martin's alleged victim told San Juan County Sheriff's Office deputies that the teen forced him to engage in sexual acts while the two were watching pornographic movies in the teen's bedroom.
Martin also faces unrelated charges that he raped a 4-year-old girl who was living in his mother's apartment two years ago. Those charges include three first-degree felony counts of criminal sexual penetration and one count of criminal sexual contact with a minor, a second-degree felony."
Thursday, March 01, 2007
Clark County Nevada Bail Agent
The AboutBail.com team would like to welcome their newest bail bond agent in Clark County, NV.
VIP Bail Bonds is located is Las Vegas, Nevada and has bail agents and bail bondsmen who cover Clark County. Visit their AboutBail.com profile page for additional contact information and coverage areas.
VIP Bail Bonds is located is Las Vegas, Nevada and has bail agents and bail bondsmen who cover Clark County. Visit their AboutBail.com profile page for additional contact information and coverage areas.
Riverside County California Bail Agent
The AboutBail.com team would like to welcome their newest bondsmen / bail bond agent in Riverside County CA.
ZZZ's Bail Bonds is located is Murrieta, California and has bail agents and bail bondsmen throughout the state of California. Visit their AboutBail.com profile page for additional contact information.
ZZZ's Bail Bonds can post bail in over 40 states nationwide. We now have offices in Hemet, Indio, Palm Springs, Riverside, and Vista. We also continue to offer Mobile Bail Bond Services at no additional cost to the customer.
ZZZ's Bail Bonds is located is Murrieta, California and has bail agents and bail bondsmen throughout the state of California. Visit their AboutBail.com profile page for additional contact information.
ZZZ's Bail Bonds can post bail in over 40 states nationwide. We now have offices in Hemet, Indio, Palm Springs, Riverside, and Vista. We also continue to offer Mobile Bail Bond Services at no additional cost to the customer.
King County Washington Bail Agent
The AboutBail.com team would like to welcome their newest bail bond agent in King County WA.
All City Bail Bonds is located is Seattle, WA and has bail agents and bail bondsmen throughout the state of Washington. Visit their AboutBail.com profile page for additional contact information.
All City Bail Bonds is located is Seattle, WA and has bail agents and bail bondsmen throughout the state of Washington. Visit their AboutBail.com profile page for additional contact information.
Kitsap County Washington Bail Agent
The AboutBail.com team would like to welcome their newest bail bond agent in Kitsap County WA.
Casey's Bail Co. has bail bondsmen and bail agents in Kitsap County and Clallam County, Washington. Visit their AboutBail.com profile page for additional coverage areas and contact information.
Casey's Bail Co. has bail bondsmen and bail agents in Kitsap County and Clallam County, Washington. Visit their AboutBail.com profile page for additional coverage areas and contact information.
Clallam County Washington Bail Agent
The AboutBail.com team would like to welcome their newest bail bond agent in Clallam County WA.
Casey's Bail Co. has bail agents and bail bondsmen in Clallam County and Kitsap County, Washington. Visit their AboutBail.com profile page for additional coverage areas and contact information.
Casey's Bail Co. has bail agents and bail bondsmen in Clallam County and Kitsap County, Washington. Visit their AboutBail.com profile page for additional coverage areas and contact information.
Sweetwater County Wyoming Bail Agent
The AboutBail.com team would like to welcome their newest bail bond agent in Sweetwater County WY.
AAA Liberty Bonding Co. is located in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Their bail bondsmen cover the following cites within Sweetwater County:
AAA Liberty Bonding Co. is located in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Their bail bondsmen cover the following cites within Sweetwater County:
- Bairoil
- Farson
- Granger
- Green River
- Green River North
- Green River South
- Little America
- Mc Kinnon
- Point of Rocks
- Reliance
- Rock Springs
- Rock Springs North
- Rock Springs South
- Superior
- Wamsutter
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