Captured 36 Years After Escape

Captured 36 Years After Escape

You can run but you can't hide.

California prison officials have confirmed that a man who escaped from custody more than 30 years ago has been captured and returned to custody.  The former fugitive, Michael Morrow, was first detained in 1977 and sentenced on an armed robbery charge.

Morrow, now 70, was taken into custody in his Arkansas home earlier this week.  The arrest took place without incident.

A spokesperson for the CA prison system said he had been serving time at a facility just east of Los Angeles.

Court records show a judge ordered him to serve five years to life on …

By |October 9th, 2013|The Illegal & Unlawful|Comments Off on Captured 36 Years After Escape
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LAPD To Test Drive Electric Motorcycles

In years past, LAPD patrol officers have most commonly been seen driving BMW motorcycles, Harley-Davidsons or the standard police cruiser.  Now, sources inside the department say they have started to test two different flavors of electric motorcycles.

They're more lightweight than their Harley and BMW counterparts. They are also more eco-friendly and are significantly lighter.  Officers say these bikes have been specifically designed for use by those in law enforcement.  The added bonus, they point out, is that these devices cost about $1 per day to charge.

All current price of gas considered, this can equate to tens, if not hundreds …

By |October 8th, 2013|Los Angeles Bail Bonds|Comments Off on LAPD To Test Drive Electric Motorcycles
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    No Dogs On Car Tops, No Moose In Bars, No Flamingos In Barbara Shops

No Dogs On Car Tops, No Moose In Bars, No Flamingos In Barbara Shops

Unusual Laws in Alaska
Alaska is the home of grizzly bears and Mount McKinley, plus a few unusual laws.

There are approximately 732,000 residents living in Alaska, making it the fourth least-populated state in the United States.

With such a low population, it is no surprise that the most unusual Alaska laws deal more with crimes against animals than other people.
The wrong way to travel with your pet…
In most states, there are laws that protect our pets from cruel treatment.

Keeping your animal shut inside the car, for instance, especially on hot days is illegal.

It is also illegal to travel with your pet …

By |October 7th, 2013|The Illegal & Unlawful|Comments Off on No Dogs On Car Tops, No Moose In Bars, No Flamingos In Barbara Shops
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SDPD Captain Hired To Serve As New Eureka Chief Of Police

A former San Diego Police Department Captain has been hired to serve as the new police chief for a city in Humboldt County.

The Eureka City Council voted unanimously to bring on Andrew G. Mills.  He will take the helm of the Eureka Police Department during the first week in November.

He thanked the mayor and council members for their nod of confidence, saying he hopes they understood that he would make sure he upheld the trust they placed in him 24-hours a day, 365-days a year.

The search for the new Eureka Police Department Chief has reportedly been more than 24-months …

By |October 6th, 2013|San Diego Bail Bonds|Comments Off on SDPD Captain Hired To Serve As New Eureka Chief Of Police
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LAPD Kicks Off Bullying Prevention Month

Members of the Los Angeles Police Department say they are pleased to have kicked off National Bullying Prevention Month.

Department leaders, community members and elected officials have said it is important that all citizens understand the dangers of bullying.  Not only does this problem need to be addressed, they said, but it needs to be prevented before it starts.

Local LGBT leaders say that as many as 6 out of 10 LGBT identified teens say they are scared to go to school because of past experiences with bullying.

A State Senator was also on hand to speak.   Sen Ted Lieu said that …

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Roadkill Salvage & The Cheeseburger Bill

Weird Food Laws
Most food laws that make sense.

They are mostly for our protection and focus on food handling and production.

Others, well... someone thought it was a good idea. Strange, but true... here are some of the weirdest laws that refer to food across the country.
Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act
The Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act was put to the vote in an effort to protect food producers and retailers, particularly fast food companies, from lawsuits that are filed by obese consumers.

People were trying to place the blame for their obesity on companies that serve and produce less-than-healthy meal …

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How Sobriety Tests Work

The Science of Sobriety Tests
The dangers of drunk driving are well known, and yet there are still thousands of drivers who attempt to get away with it each year.
Thankfully, law enforcement officers are working hard to crack down on these types of offenders to keep the roadways safe.
Officers use field sobriety tests in addition to the breathalyzer to determine if a driver has imbibed a little too much before getting behind the wheel.
The accuracy of those tests helps the officer know if it is time to get that driver off the road before serious damage is done.
Here's an infographic …

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Unusual Animal Laws

Even our animals are subject to the laws of the land in this country.

Most of the laws that you will find on the books are more for the protection of the animals, though you will also see a few that can lead to jail time for the animals if they are caught breaking the laws.

From regulations on sleeping bears and hunting camels to animal mating protocol -- apparently, animal behavior cannot be tolerated.

Let's look at the details.
Let Sleeping Bears Lie
It is illegal to wake a sleeping bear in order to take a photo.

Sure, getting a picture of a live …

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Oakland Police Foundation Golf Tournament Set For Sept. 26

Those interested in participating in the second annual Oakland Police Department Foundation golf tournament will need to submit their registration entries by tomorrow.

A representative for the Foundation said that all monies raised will be used to help provide program funding for at-risk youth and will also be used to help train police officers.

The entry fee is $150 per golfer and the fee includes 18 holes of golf, lunch, and a themed dinner that is set to take place at the Berkeley's Tilden Park golf course later that night.    Registration will kick off at 9:30 and the official start time …

By |September 19th, 2013|Alameda Bail Bonds|Comments Off on Oakland Police Foundation Golf Tournament Set For Sept. 26
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    When Life Impersonates Video Games: Teens Get Arrested After Buying ‘GTA V’

When Life Impersonates Video Games: Teens Get Arrested After Buying ‘GTA V’

Die hard gamers have been waiting for months to get their hands on the criminal-activity ridden video game Grand Theft Auto V.

Grand Theft Auto (or GTA, as the kids call it) is wildly popular among the younger crowd and it's well known for it's elaborate story line and expertly executed car heists.

Recently, three Staten Island teens got so amped to be the first ones to own it they decided to impersonate cops in order to cut the line.  And, much like their video game criminal counterparts- they also found themselves getting arrested.

Players can interact with the game world as …

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