Murder Suspect Wrongly Released From Twin Towers Jail

Murder Suspect Wrongly Released From Twin Towers Jail

Members of the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department are asking for the public's help in locating an inmate who was mistakenly released from the Twin Towers Jail.  Authorities say the suspect, Johnny Mata, is the fourth detainee who has been wrongfully released this year.

Defendant Mata was booked into the Twin Towers Jail on charges relating to attempted murder.  He is believed to have gang ties and may be considered dangerous.  Jail officials say missing paperwork and understaffing led to the mistake.   They have also begun using a color coding system on files to indicate which inmates should be classified as …

By |May 15th, 2013|Los Angeles Bail Bonds|Comments Off on Murder Suspect Wrongly Released From Twin Towers Jail

Martinez Jail Inmate Death Ruled Accidential

The Contra Costa County coroner has confirmed the sheriff's department is not responsible for the death of a Martinez Jail inmate.  Defendant Donald McCullough was taken into custody late last fall and was charged with burglary.  Deputies said they needed to use a Tazer to subdue the defendant after he arrived at the jail.   McCullough died several hours later.  It had been speculated that the use of the Tazer may have led to his death.

The incident unfolded the day before Halloween.  It was that time that deputies were in the process of arresting two other men who were believed …

By |May 14th, 2013|Contra Costa Bail Bonds|Comments Off on Martinez Jail Inmate Death Ruled Accidential

Lingerie Thief Booked Into San Joaquin County Jail

A spokesperson for the San Joaquin County Jail has confirmed they are detaining a local lingerie thief in lieu of $100,000 bail.   The defendant was taken into custody approximately one minute after committing the crime.   The Ripon Police have been credited with their fast acting and swift response.

The incident unfolded late last week after a clerk at a local woman's clothing store placed a call to police.  The woman said a woman had come into the storefront and had swiped close to $200 worth of lingerie.   Law enforcement agents were already in the area and were able to respond …

By |May 13th, 2013|San Joaquin County|Comments Off on Lingerie Thief Booked Into San Joaquin County Jail

Bail Industry Takes Part in Criminal Justice Panel Discussion

For the first time in Pomona, local government came together with law enforcement, public safety advocates and members of the commercial bail industry to discuss the impact of Governor Brown’s Realignment Bill on public safety and the community. The general consensus was that the bill- AB109- has had a negative impact across the state since its implementation.

The discussion, which was open to the public, included experts such as:

President of the California Police Chief’s Association, Kim Raney (Covina Police Chief)
Fontana Police Chief, Rodney Jones
East Judicial District Judge, Honorable Steven Blades
Founders of Advocates for Public Safety, Lynne Brown and Dwight Brown
Vice …

By |May 5th, 2013|Bail Industry Features|Comments Off on Bail Industry Takes Part in Criminal Justice Panel Discussion
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    One suspect released on Los Angeles bail bond, other remains in jail for deadly crash

One suspect released on Los Angeles bail bond, other remains in jail for deadly crash

Two Los Angeles County youths were recently charged with their alleged involvement in a joy ride that turned deadly. According to the radio station KHTS, Thomas Vensko and Colt Doherty, both 20, were charged with second degree murder for allegedly contributing to the death of Dakota Demott. Doherty was allegedly driving his vehicle under the influence of alcohol when he lost control of it, causing it to crash into a large tree. Demott was ejected from the vehicle and thrown into a fence and died. The source reported that Demott and Doherty were racing Vensko in a Ford Mustang at a high speed, and …

By |May 2nd, 2013|Los Angeles Bail Bonds, News|Comments Off on One suspect released on Los Angeles bail bond, other remains in jail for deadly crash
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    Law professional reviews Theo Lacy Jail, inmates use site as well

Law professional reviews Theo Lacy Jail, inmates use site as well

Inmates have been reviewing state prisons for years, offering information about their experiences behind bars. One woman, Ticha B., recently reviewed California's San Quentin State Prison, in which she gave it one star, according to The Sideshow, a Yahoo! News blog. Stephen Whitmore, spokesman for Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca, told The Washington Post that if certain jails throughout the state are given bad reviews for abusive experiences or poor treatment, each of the situations are investigated.

However, he added that the people who are posting the reviews are "doing time for committing a crime," not critiquing food at a restaurant or a …

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    Wife of slain suspect remains in jail on $1 million San Diego bail bond

Wife of slain suspect remains in jail on $1 million San Diego bail bond

A woman remains in jail on a $1 million San Diego bail bond after it was discovered she was involved in a shooting spree alongside her husband. According to the San Diego Union-Tribune, police suspect that Cindy Garcia took part in 40-year-old Philip Hernandez's shooting spree last October. Authorities had allegedly been searching for Hernandez, who was suspected of being responsible for a number of shootings, robberies and arsons while dressed up as a police officer.

The source reported that Hernandez allegedly began committing the crimes on October 29, which included the shooting of a man and later of an …

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Car Thief Suspects Arrested By Lodi PD

An officer with the Lodi Police Department is credited with finding two stolen cars and arresting three believed vehicle thieves.  A department spokesperson said one of the cars was pulled from a local ditch.

The incident unfolded late last Tuesday night when the officer saw a vehicle that had been called in as stolen.  It matched the given description perfectly and officer Nick Weldon signaled the driver to pull over.  The driver did not comply and instead engaged police in a high-speed chase.   A Lodi PD spokesperson said the chase was abandoned after backup was unavailable and speeds became unsafe.

A …

By |April 30th, 2013|San Joaquin County|Comments Off on Car Thief Suspects Arrested By Lodi PD
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    San Diego bail bond lowered for man accused of making death threats

San Diego bail bond lowered for man accused of making death threats

The bail has been lowered for a 26-year-old San Diego County man charged with nine felony counts for making death threats to his former coworkers at Pomerado Hospital. According to the San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego Superior Court Judge Lorna Alksne reduced Jelaan Miles' San Diego bail bond from $1 million to $500,000 because there was a misunderstanding in the courtroom.

After searching through Miles' home n the 2500 block of Fenton Parkway on April 18, investigators say that Miles had been using a Yelp account to make threatening messages toward local businesses, including the hospital, according to Fox 5 San Diego. …

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    One robbery suspect released on Los Angeles bail bond, other remains in jail

One robbery suspect released on Los Angeles bail bond, other remains in jail

Two Los Angeles County men were recently arrested on suspicion of breaking into a trailer in the Menifee community. According to Patch.com, 37-year-old Christopher Fonseca and 32-year-old Roberto Campos are also suspected of a series of robberies within the community. The duo were apprehended after deputies from the Southwest Sheriff's Station responded to a call on April 27 from the 29400 block of Pyrite Street in an unincorporated community after a resident called in regarding a vehicle burglary. Riverside County sheriff's Sgt. Kevin McDonald told the source a witness was luckily able to identify both the suspects after he saw them break …

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