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Pitchess Detention Center Could Get Womens’ Facility

The LA County Board of Supervisors has confirmed they are considering a plan that would construct a women's village at the Pitchess Detention Center.

The official proposal was submitted earlier this week by an LA-based construction management company.  The woman's village is just one-part of a multi-prong solution to replacing the Men's Central Jail.  That replacement of that facility has long been on the county's chopping block.

Proponents of the demolition reportedly say the facility is very old, outdated and too expensive to run.  They have been advocating for a plan that involves tearing it down and constructing upgraded facilities. The …

By |July 20th, 2013|Los Angeles Bail Bonds|Comments Off on Pitchess Detention Center Could Get Womens’ Facility
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LA Men’s Central Jail To Be Demolished

The LA County Board of Supervisors has come to an agreement with regard to the demolition of Men's Central Jail.  They have not set a firm timeline that outlines any of the specifics.

One thing is for certain.  More information is needed.  A consultant has been hired to determine whether the current inmate population can be safely reduced.  If there are not any viable alternatives to incarceration a replacement jail will need to be built.

This could cost taxpayers millions. The LA County Sheriff's Department estimates the price tag could span upward of $1.67 billion.  The supervisors said they need to …

By |July 19th, 2013|Los Angeles Bail Bonds|Comments Off on LA Men’s Central Jail To Be Demolished
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Missing Toddler’s Father Released From Santa Rita Jail

A man who had been detained at the Santa Rita Jail in lieu of $100,000 bail has been released from custody.

Authorities said the decision came after the Alameda County District Attorney's Office decided against filing formal charges.  The now former defendant, Anthony Webb, was arrested after his 21-month old daughter, Daphne, went missing from inside of his vehicle.

Webb has acknowledged that leaving the little girl in the car was a bad decision.   The child was reported missing toward the middle of last week.  Police arrested him approximately 24-hours.

Webb was booked into the Santa Rita Jail on (more…)

By |July 18th, 2013|Alameda Bail Bonds|Comments Off on Missing Toddler’s Father Released From Santa Rita Jail
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Hunger Strikes At California Prisons Begin To Wane

A spokesperson for the California Department of Corrections has confirmed that the number of prisoners that are participating in the recent hunger strike has waned.

More than 12,400 inmates initially signed on.  Prison officials say the call to action originated from within solitary confinement walls at the Pelican Bay State Prison.  Those detainees wanted to voice opposition over state law allowing them to be held in solitary confinement for an indefinite period of time.

The strike was organized in hopes of inciting change.  A second request related to their ability to speak with family members.  These inmates have demanded (more…)

By |July 17th, 2013|News|Comments Off on Hunger Strikes At California Prisons Begin To Wane
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Officer Saves Pair From Burning Home

A Florida-based police officer has been honored for saving lives.  The 25 year-old public servant went above and beyond the call of duty, according to local firefighters, when he helped rescue people from a burning home.

This is why the Professional Firefighters Association chose to honor Jacksonville police officer James Lozano with a special award.

The incident took place in mid-June.  It was during that time that Lozano responded to a call about a structure fire on Rusk Street.  The officer was among the first to arrive on the scene.

A Spanish-speaking couple was outside of the burning home.  They were frantically …

By |July 16th, 2013|News|Comments Off on Officer Saves Pair From Burning Home
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Monterey County Seeks Turned-Down San Joaquin Jail Funds

San Joaquin officials recently turned down state grant funds that would have enabled the county to construct a larger San Joaquin County Jail.  Monterey County Sheriff Scott Miller said they will ask elected officials for a portion of the now-unused $80 million.

If those monies are approved, Monterey jails will be able to add an estimated 600 beds to their already crowded facility.

San Joaquin was on schedule to receive the money so they could add 1,280 beds to the Stockton jail.  That facility has been overcrowded for years, a spokesperson said, and the county has been ordered to cap its …

By |July 15th, 2013|San Joaquin County|Comments Off on Monterey County Seeks Turned-Down San Joaquin Jail Funds
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20 Criminals Nabbed By Facebook

Privacy is something that we are losing a lot of these days.

Thanks to social media, we can know all about what our friends, family, enemies, neighbors and even celebrities are doing all day and night.

It’s no surprise then that law enforcement has begun to use social networks like Facebook to help solve cases.

There are even many instances of crimes being committed because of Facebook. Be aware of what you are posting to social media, be mindful of your privacy settings, think it through before you agree to meet someone you just friended on Facebook, and if you see any …

By |July 15th, 2013|Infographic|Comments Off on 20 Criminals Nabbed By Facebook
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Indio Jail Expansion Project Gains Steam

The current Indio Jail is able to detain about 350 inmates.  The county board of supervisors, though, has said a plan to add an additional 1,250 beds continues to gain traction.

A source close to the project said they will be reviewing the environmental impact report before the end of the month.

 

The project is expected to conclude by 2016.  Once it's finished the new facility will be referred to as the East County Detention Center.  The construction has (more…)

By |July 14th, 2013|News|Comments Off on Indio Jail Expansion Project Gains Steam
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‘Catch Me If You Can’ Fugitive Captured In Mexico

A wanted fugitive that tweeted 'Catch me if you can" has been captured by authorities.

The woman in question, 60 year-old Wanda Podgurski has been on the run for approximately six months.  Podgurski had initially been brought up on charges of disability insurance fraud.  Authorities said she had taken out six large insurance policies while she had been working as an Amtrack clerk.

Prosecutors said the woman claimed to have fallen inside her home. She alleged she was so injured that she required (more…)

By |July 13th, 2013|San Diego Bail Bonds|Comments Off on ‘Catch Me If You Can’ Fugitive Captured In Mexico
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TNT Shoots Down Geena Davis Bounty Hunter Series

A bounty hunter drama series that was set to star Geena Davis has been shot down by TNT.

Network executives approved the shooting of a pilot earlier this year.  Writers for the series said it was based on the real-life story of Mackenzie Green.

Green has been described as being one of the most successful bounty hunters in the United States.  She has previously been quoted as saying she relies on people skills and gut feelings in order to figure out where bail jumpers are hiding.

A TNT news release describes her as being eccentric and having unusual tactics.  That combo, they …

By |July 12th, 2013|Celebrity|Comments Off on TNT Shoots Down Geena Davis Bounty Hunter Series
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