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California Considers Leasing Prison Beds

A representative from Gov. Jerry Brown's office has confirmed the state is considering a plan that involves leasing about 4,600 prison beds.

The US Supreme Court recently upheld a previous decision that requires the state reduce its inmate population by 10,000 detainees by the end of the year.

Counties are trying to figure out how they're going to deal with a flood of parolees and law enforcement agencies have said they're worried about a spike in crime rates.

California is now scrambling to come up with a plan.  And that plan, it seems, involves (more…)

By |August 12th, 2013|Alameda Bail Bonds|Comments Off on California Considers Leasing Prison Beds
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It Is Illegal to Wrestle a Bear

Sometimes you hear about a law and it just makes you ask, “Why does that have to be a law?”

And then you realize it’s because someone out there has done it! And what’s worse, there are still some people who want to do it.
That’s a startling thought when you see that it is illegal to wrestle bears in Illinois as well as other states.
A no-brainer, right? Who in their right mind is going to go up against a massive bear in a one-on-one wrestling match?

Apparently, (more…)

By |August 7th, 2013|The Illegal & Unlawful|Comments Off on It Is Illegal to Wrestle a Bear
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OC Deputy Faces Jail for Pizza Topping

A deputy with the Orange County Sheriff's Department has found himself in hot water after pepper spraying a teenager's pizza.

Pepper spray is bad enough when it gets in a person's eyes, and it apparently wreaks havoc on your insides when ingested.  A total of five people became sick as a result of the deputy's decision.

Authorities said the incident supposedly took place in the fall of 2012.  It was at that time that six-year OCSD veteran Juan Tavera pulled over an unnamed teenager during a routine traffic stop.

At some point in time, for reasons yet to be determined, Tavera decided …

By |August 5th, 2013|Orange County Bail Bonds|Comments Off on OC Deputy Faces Jail for Pizza Topping
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Seal Beach Jail Now Offering Luxury Suites

It's hard to imagine, but it's true.

The Seal Beach Jail has recently upgraded a handful of cells. They are now outfitted with new beds, flat-screen televisions and other luxuries that inmates aren't usually afforded.

If you're interested in booking a stay at the detention center, it comes with a catch.  The first being that you need to have been sentenced to serve some time.  The second relates to cost-  because those who prefer to be housed in one of the luxury suites will need to pay for the privilege.

Jail officials say they will charge pre-selected inmates between $100 and $120 …

By |August 4th, 2013|Orange County Bail Bonds|Comments Off on Seal Beach Jail Now Offering Luxury Suites
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DEA To Pay UCSD Student $4 Million After ‘Losing’ Him For 4 Days

Attorneys for a 25 year-old UCSD student said the DEA has agreed to cut them a $4.1 million settlement check.

Daniel Chong was reportedly taken into custody on April 20, 2012 after he went to an off campus apartment to smoke pot with some friends.  What he didn't know was that the residence had been under surveillance, and 4-20 was the day they intended to raid it.

More than 18,000 tablets of ecstasy, weapons and other drugs were confiscated.  Chong maintained he had just popped in to smoke a friendly bowl.

Everyone was arrested and taken to the local DEA headquarters. A …

By |August 3rd, 2013|San Diego Bail Bonds|Comments Off on DEA To Pay UCSD Student $4 Million After ‘Losing’ Him For 4 Days
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Drunk Driver Drives Herself To Jail

Most people who drive while under the influence try to avoid getting caught.

That is, unless you're Lynn Clemens.

Earlier this week, the 46 year-old Alabama resident decided to indulge in quite a few adult beverages.  At some point in the evening, after drinking herself into a sufficient stupor, she decided she needed to go to jail.

Authorities aren't sure why she hoped in her car and sped off to the county jail, although they have pointed out that intoxicated persons don't exactly think with a clear head.

Sheriff's deputies said they found her (more…)

By |August 2nd, 2013|The Illegal & Unlawful|Comments Off on Drunk Driver Drives Herself To Jail
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Former LASD Deputy Named Chief Of Santa Paula Police

A former LASD deputy has been tapped to lead the Santa Paula Police Department.   Steven McLean will be the 14th person to serve in this capacity.

McLean is said to have beat out approximately 24 other candidates who had thrown their hats into the ring.  The Santa Paula PD began accepting applications last fall.

The new hire was needed, they said, because Police Chief Stephen MacKinnon had submitted his resignation.

The selection process was (more…)

By |August 1st, 2013|Los Angeles Bail Bonds|Comments Off on Former LASD Deputy Named Chief Of Santa Paula Police
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Taxi! I Need You To Take Me To 7-Eleven So I Can Rob It

It's not often that a person hails a cab to bring them to a hold up.

That is, unless you're 25 year-old Ariana Bolmer.  The incident took place last week.  Although it's unclear how she came up with the plan, it's assumed she realized her wallet was as bare as her pantry.

Bolmer proceeded to hatch what she believed was a fool-proof heist.

Hail a cab- have them take her to the 7-Eleven on Bayshore Boulevard, and then ask the driver to wait around the corner.  If the driver asks (more…)

By |August 1st, 2013|The Illegal & Unlawful|Comments Off on Taxi! I Need You To Take Me To 7-Eleven So I Can Rob It
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Martinez Jail Inmate Hunger Strike Participants Win Demands

Inmate hunger strike participants at the Martinez Jail have won their demands.  Many of these inmates had opted to participate in the statewide hunger strike that was initiated early last month.

That strike was put together by a group of Pelican Bay prisoners who felt that placing suspected gang members in solitary confinement for indefinite periods of time was inhumane.

Martinez Jail inmates quickly hopped on board.  They also put together their own list of demands.

The first was that the corrections department cease the Administrative Segregation housing program.  They felt that (more…)

By |August 1st, 2013|San Mateo County Bail Bonds|Comments Off on Martinez Jail Inmate Hunger Strike Participants Win Demands
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$20 Million Humboldt County Jail Being Considered

A spokesperson for the Humboldt County Jail said they are considering a $20 million project that involves increasing inmate capacity.

Many jails throughout California have been dealing with the brunt of the state's prisoner realignment program.

The realignment was implemented in Oct. 2011 as a means of helping reducing state prisoner populations to Supreme Court-ordered capacity levels.

In order to comply, California began shifting certain detainees to county jails to serve out their sentences. This has led to mass crowding at the local level.

Many of the state's jails have broken ground on expansions.  The Humboldt County Jail, though, is considering a brand …

By |July 30th, 2013|Bail Industry Features|Comments Off on $20 Million Humboldt County Jail Being Considered
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