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Elderly Car Thief Nabbed; Too Slow Putting Walker Into The Trunk

Most car thieves will agree that speed is of the essence.  This is not just important in terms of the getaway, it's especially important during the time the vehicle is being stolen.

An elderly Australian man apparently forgot this rule when he robbed a woman at knife point and attempted to jack her car.

Authorities were able to nab the thief because he was too slow in placing his walker into the trunk.

Queensland Police reportedly said the incident took place in the parking lot of a local retail store.  The man is said to have entered the establishment to buy a …

By |July 11th, 2013|The Illegal & Unlawful|Comments Off on Elderly Car Thief Nabbed; Too Slow Putting Walker Into The Trunk
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4 Jails You Would Pay To ‘Serve Time’

No one ever thinks they'll wake up one day with an unrelenting desire to go to jail.

However, there is a growing trend within the luxury hotel market for taking old, forgotten prisons and transforming them into posh, swanky destinations.

And travelers have no issues paying a pretty penny to stay there.

Top 4 Places You Would Pay To 'Serve Time'

    1.  The Liberty Hotel, Boston.  The Liberty Hotel looked much different when it first opened its doors in 1851.  Back in those days it was more commonly referred to as the Charles Street Jail.   The detention center had 220 jail cells …

By |July 11th, 2013|The Illegal & Unlawful|Comments Off on 4 Jails You Would Pay To ‘Serve Time’
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Florida Trio Arrested For Grand Theft Chicken

Three Florida men have been arrested after pilfering a 9-foot, purple chicken statue.

Defendants Darrin Edwards, Tyler Jones and James Smith were booked into the Putnam County Jail and charged with grand theft.  Edwards was also charged with violating the terms of his probation.

Sheriff's deputies said they received an incident call at about 6 a.m. last Tuesday.   The statue's owner, Ben Smith, said he heard (more…)

By |July 10th, 2013|The Illegal & Unlawful|Comments Off on Florida Trio Arrested For Grand Theft Chicken
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Expansion Could Double The Size Of The San Joaquin County Jail

The county board of supervisors is considering a plan that would add more than 1,600 beds to the San Joaquin County Jail.  The current facility is rated to hold 1,333 detainees.   An expansion would grow that number to nearly 3,000.

More beds are needed, according to some of the supervisors.  The county is still struggling to deal with additional inmates due to the state's inmate realignment program.

The realignment took effect in Oct. 2011.  It was during that time that Gov. Jerry Brown ordered (more…)

By |July 8th, 2013|San Joaquin County|Comments Off on Expansion Could Double The Size Of The San Joaquin County Jail
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After A DUI Arrest: 7 Things To Expect

If you were arrested for DUI during the 4th of July you probably have a lot of questions about what to expect in terms of fines, consequences and insurance rates.

People who are arrested for this offense  have not only put themselves at risk of physical harm, they have jeopardized the safety of every other driver on the road.  Statistics show that every 39 minutes, a drunk driver kills an unsuspecting sober motorist.

That having been said, the penalties for DUI shouldn't surprise you.

 

1.  Many counties will release first-time offenders on their own recognizance. The cost of DUI bail bonds …

By |July 7th, 2013|National|Comments Off on After A DUI Arrest: 7 Things To Expect
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Theo Lacy Jail No Longer On Lockdown

A ten-day lockdown at the Theo Lacy Jail has been lifted.

The incident began on June 22 after an inmate attacked an OC Sheriff's Department deputy.  The deputy had been moving that inmate at the time the attack took place.  The victim sustained non-life threatening injuries.  He was, though, checked out by medical personnel at a local hospital prior to being released.

Theo Lacy Jail officials have not released specifics but they have said the deputy seemed to have taken a pretty good beating.  A total of four inmates participated in the attack.  The participating inmates sustained cuts and bruises.
The lockdown …

By |July 4th, 2013|Orange County Bail Bonds|Comments Off on Theo Lacy Jail No Longer On Lockdown
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From Gruel To Foie Gras: Maguire Jail Inmates Cook Their Way To Success

The San Mateo County Sheriff's Department has announced a partnership with an organization that provides job training to those of lesser financial means.

Job Train has been working with Silicon Valley residents since 1965.  They help prepare persons on welfare, unemployment and/or those with prior criminal convictions enter the workforce.  A spokesperson for the program said they have a 75% placement rate.

The sheriff's department has confirmed that Job Train has been offering classes for county inmates.  This allows Maguire Jail detainees to (more…)

By |July 3rd, 2013|San Mateo County Bail Bonds|Comments Off on From Gruel To Foie Gras: Maguire Jail Inmates Cook Their Way To Success
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Reduced LA Crime Rates Credited To Mayor Villaraigosa

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has announced that the city's violent crime rates have dropped nearly 13 percent during the first six months of 2013.  Statistics show that violent crime rates have fallen by about half since he was sworn into office.

LAPD Chief Charlie Beck has noted this is a vast accomplishment.  He believes this has been made possible due to the mayor's commitment to expand the Los Angeles Police Department.
Beck understands that commitment was not always easy to uphold, especially during (more…)

By |July 1st, 2013|Los Angeles Bail Bonds|Comments Off on Reduced LA Crime Rates Credited To Mayor Villaraigosa
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9 Reasons Not To Drink And Drive 4th Of July

Summertime holiday celebrations include many things.  Barbeques, friends, family, and very often, a variety of adult beverages.

The common-sense rule calls for planning and moderation.  Nothing quite ruins a party like finding out a friend or family member got arrested or injured because of drinking and driving.
 
1. The 4th of July is hands down the deadliest time of the year to be on the road - even for sober drivers.  Statistics show that DUI related accidents and deaths are highest during the July 4 holiday weekend.    A recent report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that 31% of …

By |July 1st, 2013|National|Comments Off on 9 Reasons Not To Drink And Drive 4th Of July
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Oakland PD Creates Regional System To Reduce Crime

The interim Police Chief for the Oakland Police Department is confident that their new district system will help reduce crime.   City crime rates have spiked in recent years.   Burglaries and thefts are among the incidents that have been on the rise.

Chief Sean Whent said the Oakland PD is focused on identifying areas that are relative hotspots for criminal activity.  Once these areas are identified, officers will be better able to address them.
 
The department has recently undergone a massive revamp.  Outside consultants were brought in.  In addition, the Oakland Police Department has (more…)

By |June 30th, 2013|Alameda Bail Bonds|Comments Off on Oakland PD Creates Regional System To Reduce Crime
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