TCPalm: Local News: "A six-person jury took less than an hour Thursday afternoon to decide a local bail bondsman was innocent of forcing women he bailed out of jail to have sex with him.
Jerry Smith, 65, of the 3000 block of Third Street in Vero Beach, owner of Dusk to Dawn Bail Bonds in Fort Pierce, teared up as the verdict was read in Circuit Court Judge Burton C. Conner's courtroom: not guilty on two counts of sexual battery and one count of misdemeanor battery."
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Friday, June 22, 2007
Bail Bonds News Roundup, June 22, 2007 - AboutBail.com Bail Bond Agent Directory
Bail Bonds News Roundup, June 22, 2007 - AboutBail.com Bail Bond Agent Directory: "The AboutBail.com staff this week was reading about a bail enforcement professional committed to tracking down a dangerous felon. We were reading of a bail bondsman who had bad news to deliver and of changes (and possible changes) to legislation. If you are sick of the re-runs already, just check out our pick of the news this week:
Fletcher Heights Fugitive Targeted
PENNSYLVANIA - The Fletcher Heights neighborhood, near 83rd Avenue and Beardsley Road has recently become the home of the family of a known fugitive. Bail Enforcement Agent Ken Barr approached residents of the area to tell them that fugitive, Gerard Boguslaw Zalewski, may be nearby; his mother and sister moved to the area just this year. Zalewski has been on the run since 2006, after pleading guilty to two sex crimes involving minors in 2005. Ken Barr has been following the case and hopes to find the felon soon."
Bail Bonds News Roundup, June 22, 2007
Fletcher Heights Fugitive Targeted
PENNSYLVANIA - The Fletcher Heights neighborhood, near 83rd Avenue and Beardsley Road has recently become the home of the family of a known fugitive. Bail Enforcement Agent Ken Barr approached residents of the area to tell them that fugitive, Gerard Boguslaw Zalewski, may be nearby; his mother and sister moved to the area just this year. Zalewski has been on the run since 2006, after pleading guilty to two sex crimes involving minors in 2005. Ken Barr has been following the case and hopes to find the felon soon."
Bail Bonds News Roundup, June 22, 2007
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Suspect Released on Bond
WOWT - News: "Thirty-nine-year-old Jeffrey Krzemien of La Vista was released from the Sarpy County jail after posting bail on Tuesday. He is accused of manslaughter in connection with the death of his wife Marnie last week.
Krzemien is also charged with two counts of first degree domestic assault for two separate alleged incidents."
Krzemien is also charged with two counts of first degree domestic assault for two separate alleged incidents."
Norfolk Police Arrest Woman In Bail Bonds Scam
WTKR YOUR NEWSCHANNEL 3: Covering Norfolk, Virginia Beach And All Of Hampton Roads - Norfolk Police Arrest Woman In Bail Bonds Scam: "A Norfolk woman is in jail for a scam police say they've never seen before.
They say she was posing as a bail bondsman and taking thousands of dollars from the elderly. The woman's name is Lacore Wood Davis."
They say she was posing as a bail bondsman and taking thousands of dollars from the elderly. The woman's name is Lacore Wood Davis."
Woman accused of duping the elderly in bail money scheme
ARTICLE: Woman accused of duping the elderly in bail money scheme (The Virginian-Pilot - HamptonRoads.com/PilotOnline.com): "A woman has been charged in what police say was a scam in which elderly people were encouraged to turn over bail money for friends or relatives, police say.
Police said the woman charged is Lacora Davis, 28.
An affidavit for a search warrant says she identified herself as a bail bondswoman when she called an elderly man and told him a close friend had been arrested. The man withdrew money from his bank and gave her $1,500, the warrant states.
The warrant states that Davis is suspected of scamming at least six other elderly people in the area, netting about $5,000."
Police said the woman charged is Lacora Davis, 28.
An affidavit for a search warrant says she identified herself as a bail bondswoman when she called an elderly man and told him a close friend had been arrested. The man withdrew money from his bank and gave her $1,500, the warrant states.
The warrant states that Davis is suspected of scamming at least six other elderly people in the area, netting about $5,000."
Monday, June 11, 2007
Woman accused of duping the elderly in bail money scheme
ARTICLE: Woman accused of duping the elderly in bail money scheme (The Virginian-Pilot - HamptonRoads.com/PilotOnline.com): "A woman has been charged in what police say was a scam in which elderly people were encouraged to turn over bail money for friends or relatives, police say.
Police said the woman charged is Lacora Davis, 28.
An affidavit for a search warrant says she identified herself as a bail bondswoman when she called an elderly man and told him a close friend had been arrested. The man withdrew money from his bank and gave her $1,500, the warrant states.
The warrant states that Davis is suspected of scamming at least six other elderly people in the area, netting about $5,000."
Police said the woman charged is Lacora Davis, 28.
An affidavit for a search warrant says she identified herself as a bail bondswoman when she called an elderly man and told him a close friend had been arrested. The man withdrew money from his bank and gave her $1,500, the warrant states.
The warrant states that Davis is suspected of scamming at least six other elderly people in the area, netting about $5,000."
Bond set for man accused of abduction attempt
Pantagraph.com | News | Bond set for man accused of abduction attempt: "Bond was set at $250,000 today for a Bloomington man accused of attempting to abduct a child last week from a mobile home park.
Carlos Contreras is charged with abduction, indecent solicitation of a child, aggravated criminal sexual abuse and stalking. He would have to post $25,000 to be released."
Carlos Contreras is charged with abduction, indecent solicitation of a child, aggravated criminal sexual abuse and stalking. He would have to post $25,000 to be released."
Q.C.’s Scott brings in bail jumpers her way in reality series
Q.C.’s Scott brings in bail jumpers her way in reality series | EastValleyTribune.com: "If you’ve jumped bail and are approached by a pretty blonde in a tight tank top with a friendly smile and an easy laugh, you might want to consider making a run for it.
Chances are she’s Sandra Scott of Queen Creek, and her camera crew won’t be far behind.
Scott is a mother of two and former stripper, turned pro wrestler, turned porn star, turned private investigator who has parlayed her talents for show business and tracking fugitives into a reality show. “Wife, Mom, Bounty Hunter” on the WE network features Scott’s balancing act between her duties as a wife and mother and her profession as a recovery agent. The show’s April 20 debut was the WE channel’s strongest showing for an original series.
“You go into a lot of situations that are going to be volatile and unpredictable, and you have to be able to remain calm in the face of danger and hostility,” says Scott, 41. “Being the mother of a teenage daughter really qualifies me for that.” "
Chances are she’s Sandra Scott of Queen Creek, and her camera crew won’t be far behind.
Scott is a mother of two and former stripper, turned pro wrestler, turned porn star, turned private investigator who has parlayed her talents for show business and tracking fugitives into a reality show. “Wife, Mom, Bounty Hunter” on the WE network features Scott’s balancing act between her duties as a wife and mother and her profession as a recovery agent. The show’s April 20 debut was the WE channel’s strongest showing for an original series.
“You go into a lot of situations that are going to be volatile and unpredictable, and you have to be able to remain calm in the face of danger and hostility,” says Scott, 41. “Being the mother of a teenage daughter really qualifies me for that.” "
Baker Unlikely To Post Bail, Bondsman Says
Baker Unlikely To Post Bail, Bondsman Says - News Story - WLWT Cincinnati: "Amy Baker’s bond stands at $50,000, but a bail bondsman said bailing her out could be a gamble.
'If she doesn't make that appointed court date that bonding company is liable for that $50,000, and that can be asked for immediately,” said bail bondsman Wayne Knight.
Although Baker is being held in Ohio, the warrant for her arrest was issued in Kentucky, so she would be required to report to Kentucky in 30 days."
'If she doesn't make that appointed court date that bonding company is liable for that $50,000, and that can be asked for immediately,” said bail bondsman Wayne Knight.
Although Baker is being held in Ohio, the warrant for her arrest was issued in Kentucky, so she would be required to report to Kentucky in 30 days."
Bail Bonds News Roundup, June 8, 2007
Bail Bonds News Roundup, June 8, 2007 - AboutBail.com Bail Bond Agent Directory: "It's been a strange week. This week, AboutBail.com staff read every type of news story, from stories of bondsmen cleared of charges to a bizarre kidnapping. The industry news stories that caught our eye this week were:
Bounty Hunters Zone in on James 'Whitey' Bulger for $1m Prize
UNITED KINGDOM - James 'Whitey' Bulger is an organized crime boss, part of the Irish underground in Boston, Massachusetts. Or, at least, he was until 1995 when he fled the United States to avoid indictment. Whitey was allegedly part of a $350 million art theft and was tipped off regarding his imminent indictment by John Connolly, an FBI agent working for him. Connolly is now in jail, but Whitey is still at large. He is wanted on multiple charges, including charges relating to organized crime, 19 murders, drug offenses, extortion, money laundering, and possibly others. Whitey committed the bulk of his crimes in the 1970s and 1980s, but his offenses are serious enough that even after all this time he is in the FBI's top ten most-wanted list. Thanks to a $1 million bounty, Whitey is also extremely interesting to bounty hunters, who have been searching the Canary Islands for him..."
Bounty Hunters Zone in on James 'Whitey' Bulger for $1m Prize
UNITED KINGDOM - James 'Whitey' Bulger is an organized crime boss, part of the Irish underground in Boston, Massachusetts. Or, at least, he was until 1995 when he fled the United States to avoid indictment. Whitey was allegedly part of a $350 million art theft and was tipped off regarding his imminent indictment by John Connolly, an FBI agent working for him. Connolly is now in jail, but Whitey is still at large. He is wanted on multiple charges, including charges relating to organized crime, 19 murders, drug offenses, extortion, money laundering, and possibly others. Whitey committed the bulk of his crimes in the 1970s and 1980s, but his offenses are serious enough that even after all this time he is in the FBI's top ten most-wanted list. Thanks to a $1 million bounty, Whitey is also extremely interesting to bounty hunters, who have been searching the Canary Islands for him..."
Thursday, June 07, 2007
Newest AboutBail.com Members
Newest AboutBail.com Members -- May 1-31, 2007
The AboutBail.com Team would like to welcome the newest members of our Nationwide Directory of Bail Bond Agents, Criminal Lawyers, Investigators, Immigration Bondsmen, Jails, Courts and more. Below you will find the basic contact information for all of the bail bond agents, criminal lawyers, investigators and immigration bondsmens who joined the AboutBail.com Nationwide Directory between May 1 - 31, 2007:
247 Bail Bonds
Contact: Sal Salvino
Phone: 480-777-0247
Location: Mesa, Arizona 85202-7255
Services: Bail Bond Agent
- 247 Bail Bonds covers the following areas: Maricopa, Pima and Pinal County, Arizona
VIP Bail Bonds
Contact: Nakia Woodson
Phone: 702-318-1244
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada 89180
Services: Bail Bond Agent
- VIP Bail Bonds covers the following areas: Clark County, Nevada
20/20 Bail Bonds
Contact: Dustin Cadotte
Phone: 877-456-2245
Location: Claremont, California 91711
Services: Bail Bond Agent
- 20/20 Bail Bonds covers the following areas: Riverside County, California
Roundtree Bonding Agency
Contact: Rick Roundtree
Phone: 352-538-1489
Location: Gainesville, Florida 32601
Services: Bail Bond Agent
- Roundtree Bonding Agency covers the following areas: Alachua, Bradford, Gilchrist, Levy, Marion and Putnam County, Florida
AJ Dell'Omo Bail Bonds
Contact: Anthony (AJ) Dell'Omo
Phone: 800-229-0019
Location: Ocean, New Jersey 07712
Services: Bail Bond Agent
- AJ Dell'Omo Bail Bonds covers the following areas: Ocean, Middlesex and Monmonth County, New Jersey
If you are not yet a member of AboutBail.com's Nationwide Directory, please contact Terrence Joyce at (866) 411-2245 ext. 89, or visit Advertise on AboutBail.com - A Directory of Bail Bond Agents, Criminal Lawyers, Immigration Bondsmen and Investigators.
Gallatin County Montana Bail Bond Agent | Bondsman
The AboutBail.com team would like to welcome their newest bail agent | bail bondsman to Montana. Kelly Reisbeck of AAAction Bail Bonds has bail agents operating throughout the following counties in Montana: Lewis and Clark County, MT and Gallatin County, MT
Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Bail bondsman charged with receiving stolen property
delawareonline ¦ The News Journal, Wilmington, Del. ¦ Bail bondsman charged with receiving stolen property: "Delaware State Police have arrested a bail bondsman and charged him with three counts of receiving stolen property.
Police charge that Jeffrey 'Big Jeff' Fairley bought the stolen goods while he was working at the King Street office of T&H Bail Bonds.
'Troopers conducting surveillance watched on several occasions as stolen goods were taken to Fairley and sold to him,' according to spokesman Cpl. Jeffrey C. Whitmarsh II."
Police charge that Jeffrey 'Big Jeff' Fairley bought the stolen goods while he was working at the King Street office of T&H Bail Bonds.
'Troopers conducting surveillance watched on several occasions as stolen goods were taken to Fairley and sold to him,' according to spokesman Cpl. Jeffrey C. Whitmarsh II."
Bail Bonds News Roundup, June 1, 2007
Bail Bonds News Roundup, June 1, 2007 - AboutBail.com Bail Bond Agent Directory: "Another summer week has gone by and another week of exciting news stories has caught our eye. The AboutBail.com staff has been busy reading about all the bail news that affects bail professionals, and these are the stories that grabbed us this week:
US Killers Sought By Bounty Hunters in Cuba
NEW JERSEY - Assata Shakur, also known as Joanne Chesimard, has been hiding in Cuba for the past two decades, but now it appears that some determined bounty hunters are setting their sights on her and on some 60 other American fugitives in Cuba. Now that Cuban leader Fidel Castro seems to be ill, the asylum he has granted to US fugitives over the past four decades seems precarious. Shakur, a former member of the Black Panthers and Black Liberation Army (BLA) was found guilty of killing a state trooper and was sentenced to life imprisonment in 1973. She fled to Cuba after a raid on her jai. There is a one million dollar bounty on her, dating back to 2005. (The Sunday Times, May 27, 2007)"
Bail Bonds News Roundup, June 1, 2007
US Killers Sought By Bounty Hunters in Cuba
NEW JERSEY - Assata Shakur, also known as Joanne Chesimard, has been hiding in Cuba for the past two decades, but now it appears that some determined bounty hunters are setting their sights on her and on some 60 other American fugitives in Cuba. Now that Cuban leader Fidel Castro seems to be ill, the asylum he has granted to US fugitives over the past four decades seems precarious. Shakur, a former member of the Black Panthers and Black Liberation Army (BLA) was found guilty of killing a state trooper and was sentenced to life imprisonment in 1973. She fled to Cuba after a raid on her jai. There is a one million dollar bounty on her, dating back to 2005. (The Sunday Times, May 27, 2007)"
Bail Bonds News Roundup, June 1, 2007
La. Bail Bond Agent Accused of Taking Premiums
La. Bail Bond Agent Accused of Taking Premiums: "The Louisiana Department of Insurance announced that a Baton Rouge-area bail bond agent has been arrested and issued a cease and desist order and summary suspension of his insurance license for allegedly misappropriating insurance premiums in three parishes.
Adrian Remand Jackson, age 34, was arrested by the State Police Insurance Fraud Unit investigators on 45 counts of felony theft and 29 counts of insurance fraud. At that time he also was served by Department of Insurance Fraud Section investigators with an order to cease and desist from engaging in the business of insurance and a summary suspension of his insurance/bail bonds license.
Jackson is alleged to have misappropriated or otherwise converted to his own use more than $21,000 he received in bail bond premium payments. The bonds were written in East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana and West Feliciana parishes in 2005 and 2006."
Adrian Remand Jackson, age 34, was arrested by the State Police Insurance Fraud Unit investigators on 45 counts of felony theft and 29 counts of insurance fraud. At that time he also was served by Department of Insurance Fraud Section investigators with an order to cease and desist from engaging in the business of insurance and a summary suspension of his insurance/bail bonds license.
Jackson is alleged to have misappropriated or otherwise converted to his own use more than $21,000 he received in bail bond premium payments. The bonds were written in East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana and West Feliciana parishes in 2005 and 2006."
Many say bail system needs reform
New Haven Register - Many say bail system needs reform: "Bail industry spokesmen, state prosecutors and law enforcement officials urged lawmakers Monday to reform a bail system they say has turned into a 'feeding frenzy' of cutthroat competition.
The fierce competition has lead many bail bond companies to 'undercut' the state’s legal rates, which normally requires defendants to pay 7 percent to 10 percent of the amount of their bail to a bondsman, who will then be liable for the full amount if the defendant were to flee.
Many Connecticut bail bond companies are offering bail bonds for just 2 percent or 3 percent of the bail set by a judge, lawmakers were told during the hearing. Several officials said judges appear to be setting higher bails for defendants than in the past because of the cut-rate fees being charged."
The fierce competition has lead many bail bond companies to 'undercut' the state’s legal rates, which normally requires defendants to pay 7 percent to 10 percent of the amount of their bail to a bondsman, who will then be liable for the full amount if the defendant were to flee.
Many Connecticut bail bond companies are offering bail bonds for just 2 percent or 3 percent of the bail set by a judge, lawmakers were told during the hearing. Several officials said judges appear to be setting higher bails for defendants than in the past because of the cut-rate fees being charged."
Convoluted system working in favor of illegal immigrants
Modbee.com | The Modesto Bee :: Convoluted system working in favor of illegal immigrants: "There is no hotter debate in this country, and particularly in California, than illegal immigration.
The mere mention gets folks' blood boiling, as evidenced last month when I wrote about some people who had entered the United States illegally from Mexico and obtained stolen or otherwise fraudulent Social Security numbers. They used the false IDs when they bought cars from used-car lots in Ceres and Modesto.
Then, through a Bay Area attorney, they filed civil lawsuits against the dealers, claiming that they were not provided with Spanish-language contracts."
The mere mention gets folks' blood boiling, as evidenced last month when I wrote about some people who had entered the United States illegally from Mexico and obtained stolen or otherwise fraudulent Social Security numbers. They used the false IDs when they bought cars from used-car lots in Ceres and Modesto.
Then, through a Bay Area attorney, they filed civil lawsuits against the dealers, claiming that they were not provided with Spanish-language contracts."
Bond set for Wymore man involved in high-speed chase through Beatrice
Beatrice Daily Sun: "Bond has been set for a 24-year-old rural Wymore man arrested after a high-speed chase through parts of Beatrice Friday evening with two young children in the back seat of his car.
Following a hearing in Gage County Court this week, appearance bond for Bryon M. Forney was set at $100,000, with $10,000 deposit and $20,000 bail bond.
County Judge Steven Timm also ordered Forney to not have any contact with any children younger than 10 years old either directly or indirectly except through legal counsel."
Following a hearing in Gage County Court this week, appearance bond for Bryon M. Forney was set at $100,000, with $10,000 deposit and $20,000 bail bond.
County Judge Steven Timm also ordered Forney to not have any contact with any children younger than 10 years old either directly or indirectly except through legal counsel."
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