Can You Spare $40 Million? San Joaquin County Seeks Funding For New Jail

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    Can You Spare $40 Million? San Joaquin County Seeks Funding For New Jail

Can You Spare $40 Million? San Joaquin County Seeks Funding For New Jail

San Joaquin officials have asked the state if it can spare $40 million in grant funding so the county can build a new jail.

The reason for the pitch relates to the ever-aging Honor Farm facility, which is antiquated and out of date.   If construction does move forward the new jail will also provide programs geared toward helping inmates reintegrate into society.

These programs, according to those close to the project, are designed to reduce recidivism rates and keep former offenders on the straight and narrow.

California has reportedly pledged to grant $500 million to counties to help upgrade, expand and/or build …

By |December 6th, 2013|San Joaquin County|Comments Off on Can You Spare $40 Million? San Joaquin County Seeks Funding For New Jail
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When 20 Minutes = Five Cents + 15 Hours In Jail

A Georgia man is little charged up about spending 15 hours in jail for plugging his electric car into a public outlet at his son's tennis practice.

Some say the officers' decision sets a dangerous precedent, especially considering how many of us charge our cell phones while on the go.

The story began when the Atlanta-based dad was waiting outside his son's school to pick him up from tennis practice.

Dad had some time to burn, and the car needed some juice.  The school had an outlet on one of the outside walls and he decided to plug the vehicle in.

That's when …

By |December 5th, 2013|The Illegal & Unlawful|Comments Off on When 20 Minutes = Five Cents + 15 Hours In Jail
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Crime In America

The number of violent crimes committed across the country varies from state to state.

There is also a variance in whether or not a weapon is used in the commission of the crimes and what types of weapons are used.

It might be surprising to many that many crimes like assault, robbery, sexual assault, and other violent crimes are committed without a weapon in hand.

When there is a weapon involved, however, the top choice of those criminals is a firearm.

Let's take a look at this infographic: Crime In America to examine Where Crime Occurs, What Weapons Are Used and How Often …

By |December 2nd, 2013|Infographic|Comments Off on Crime In America
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    How To Get Arrested: Man Butt Dials Intended Victim While Plotting His Murder

How To Get Arrested: Man Butt Dials Intended Victim While Plotting His Murder

A 68 year-old Arkansas man has found himself behind bars after butt-dialing the the person he intended to have killed.

Defendant Larry Barnett was completely unaware that he'd called the target victim from his back pocket, but man, did this guy get an earful.  Police records show the intended target listened in on the call for about an hour and a half.

Barnett not only provided a hit man an accurate description of the victim,  he also gave directions to the guy's house.

Suffice to say, he called police as soon as the call was over.   Police were reportedly told that Barnett …

By |November 30th, 2013|The Illegal & Unlawful|Comments Off on How To Get Arrested: Man Butt Dials Intended Victim While Plotting His Murder
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Green Light Given To Monterey County Jail Construction

The Monterey County Jail has spent the past six years trying to get an expansion project approved.   The county has finally given the nearly $89 million project the final green light.

The jail said the extra bed space has been long needed, and that overcrowded conditions have been worsened since the state implemented its prisoner realignment program in 2011.   The county public works department has said the expansion will be the largest project the department has managed in quite some time.

Most of the project will be funded through state grant funding.  This is due in part to legislation that was …

By |November 29th, 2013|News|Comments Off on Green Light Given To Monterey County Jail Construction
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    Musick Jail Expansion Proponents Still Duking It Out With Irvine

Musick Jail Expansion Proponents Still Duking It Out With Irvine

When it comes to getting an approval for expansion of the James A. Musick Jail, both sides are coming at it gloves off.  The city of Irvine, however, has been knocked out in the latest round.

Elected officials were hoping their appeal to the Fourth District Court would quash the project, arguing it should have been reviewed under the California Environmental Quality Act.   The justices disagreed and have said at this point, Orange County has merely applied for state funding.  Construction, they said, is not yet moving forward.

Irvinians have long disputed the need to add bed space to the minimum …

By |November 28th, 2013|Orange County Bail Bonds|Comments Off on Musick Jail Expansion Proponents Still Duking It Out With Irvine
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Top 10 Tips For Avoiding A Black Friday Arrest

Most everyone has heard tales of Black Friday shopping trips gone bad.  Getting a good deal is one thing- winding up in handcuffs due to, ahem, "aggressive shopping habits" is another.   Below are just a few quick tips to keep you out of of trouble.

1.  Don't run people over with your car.  A 71 year-old drunk driver was arrested a few years back after he mowed down a couple who was walking through a Walmart parking lot outside of Seattle.  The victims wound up needing medical attention, and the driver found himself in need of a bondsman.

2. Don't shoot …

By |November 27th, 2013|Bail Industry Features|Comments Off on Top 10 Tips For Avoiding A Black Friday Arrest
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    Webcam Offers Birds-eye Views Of Redwood City Jail Construction

Webcam Offers Birds-eye Views Of Redwood City Jail Construction

Jail Construction WebcamIf you're curious as to how construction of the new Redwood City Jail is going,  you can check it out on the web.

The San Mateo County Sheriff's Department has recently set up a webcam which allows anyone with an Internet connection to watch it live from the web.   Deputies have said this provides an unparallelled view of the $165 million project, and the stream is available 24-7.

The Maple Street Correctional Center is still two years out from opening its doors, although corrections officials say they look forward to having the extra space to house and rehabilitate offenders.  …

By |November 26th, 2013|San Mateo County Bail Bonds|Comments Off on Webcam Offers Birds-eye Views Of Redwood City Jail Construction
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It is Illegal to Impersonate a Clergy Member

When you think of people committing criminal acts, getting caught in priestly garb doesn’t exactly spring to mind.

After all, how profitable can it be to pretend to be a clergy member?

Plus, think of the karma (pun intended).

Apparently, there are some out there who think that dressing up us a priest can go a long way in lining their pockets with the minimum amount of work.

For some, they may be right. They find that it is much easier to get people to donate to their “charity” if people believe that they are a leader in the church.

Plus, parking at Kaiser …

By |November 25th, 2013|The Illegal & Unlawful|Comments Off on It is Illegal to Impersonate a Clergy Member
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    Tales From The OCSD: The Prostitute, The John And The Burning Bra Inferno

Tales From The OCSD: The Prostitute, The John And The Burning Bra Inferno

OCSD Deputies Get Call From Escort Who Got Stiffed, Say Man Torched Wife's Clothes After Getting Burned
The Orange County Sheriff's Department has had a few busy days on their hands.

First, they say a Rancho Santa Margarita man had taken a rather interesting approach to dealing with a marital spat.

The couple apparently got into a heated argument last weekend after enjoying a few too many adult beverages, and after the husband decided to smoke some pot.

Booze reportedly fueled arguments rarely end well, and this one is believed to have landed the man in jail.

It all started after the pair got …

By |November 23rd, 2013|Orange County Bail Bonds|Comments Off on Tales From The OCSD: The Prostitute, The John And The Burning Bra Inferno
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