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Seal Beach Jail Now Offering Luxury Suites

It's hard to imagine, but it's true.

The Seal Beach Jail has recently upgraded a handful of cells. They are now outfitted with new beds, flat-screen televisions and other luxuries that inmates aren't usually afforded.

If you're interested in booking a stay at the detention center, it comes with a catch.  The first being that you need to have been sentenced to serve some time.  The second relates to cost-  because those who prefer to be housed in one of the luxury suites will need to pay for the privilege.

Jail officials say they will charge pre-selected inmates between $100 and $120 …

By |August 4th, 2013|Orange County Bail Bonds|Comments Off on Seal Beach Jail Now Offering Luxury Suites
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DEA To Pay UCSD Student $4 Million After ‘Losing’ Him For 4 Days

Attorneys for a 25 year-old UCSD student said the DEA has agreed to cut them a $4.1 million settlement check.

Daniel Chong was reportedly taken into custody on April 20, 2012 after he went to an off campus apartment to smoke pot with some friends.  What he didn't know was that the residence had been under surveillance, and 4-20 was the day they intended to raid it.

More than 18,000 tablets of ecstasy, weapons and other drugs were confiscated.  Chong maintained he had just popped in to smoke a friendly bowl.

Everyone was arrested and taken to the local DEA headquarters. A …

By |August 3rd, 2013|San Diego Bail Bonds|Comments Off on DEA To Pay UCSD Student $4 Million After ‘Losing’ Him For 4 Days
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Drunk Driver Drives Herself To Jail

Most people who drive while under the influence try to avoid getting caught.

That is, unless you're Lynn Clemens.

Earlier this week, the 46 year-old Alabama resident decided to indulge in quite a few adult beverages.  At some point in the evening, after drinking herself into a sufficient stupor, she decided she needed to go to jail.

Authorities aren't sure why she hoped in her car and sped off to the county jail, although they have pointed out that intoxicated persons don't exactly think with a clear head.

Sheriff's deputies said they found her (more…)

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Former LASD Deputy Named Chief Of Santa Paula Police

A former LASD deputy has been tapped to lead the Santa Paula Police Department.   Steven McLean will be the 14th person to serve in this capacity.

McLean is said to have beat out approximately 24 other candidates who had thrown their hats into the ring.  The Santa Paula PD began accepting applications last fall.

The new hire was needed, they said, because Police Chief Stephen MacKinnon had submitted his resignation.

The selection process was (more…)

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Taxi! I Need You To Take Me To 7-Eleven So I Can Rob It

It's not often that a person hails a cab to bring them to a hold up.

That is, unless you're 25 year-old Ariana Bolmer.  The incident took place last week.  Although it's unclear how she came up with the plan, it's assumed she realized her wallet was as bare as her pantry.

Bolmer proceeded to hatch what she believed was a fool-proof heist.

Hail a cab- have them take her to the 7-Eleven on Bayshore Boulevard, and then ask the driver to wait around the corner.  If the driver asks (more…)

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Martinez Jail Inmate Hunger Strike Participants Win Demands

Inmate hunger strike participants at the Martinez Jail have won their demands.  Many of these inmates had opted to participate in the statewide hunger strike that was initiated early last month.

That strike was put together by a group of Pelican Bay prisoners who felt that placing suspected gang members in solitary confinement for indefinite periods of time was inhumane.

Martinez Jail inmates quickly hopped on board.  They also put together their own list of demands.

The first was that the corrections department cease the Administrative Segregation housing program.  They felt that (more…)

By |August 1st, 2013|San Mateo County Bail Bonds|Comments Off on Martinez Jail Inmate Hunger Strike Participants Win Demands
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Cost Of New San Mateo Jail Could Double If Municipal Bonds Are Needed

A representative close to the new San Mateo jail project said the cost to build the Maple Street Correctional Center could be much greater than initially believed.

The added fees would come if the county needs to issue municipal bonds in order to make up gaps in financing.  San Mateo County Sheriff Greg Munks said that the worst-case situation would have the county issuing bonds to cover full constructions costs.  The best case would involve them issuing bonds to pay for half.

Revenue bonds, such as the ones that are being proposed, do not need voter approval.

Munks said the county is …

By |July 29th, 2013|San Mateo County Bail Bonds|Comments Off on Cost Of New San Mateo Jail Could Double If Municipal Bonds Are Needed
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Woman Meets Santa Ana Police Department Officer Who Saved Her Life

A Santa Ana Police Department officer has finally been given the opportunity to meet a woman whose life he saved many years ago.

Angela Clune woke up in her bedroom approximately four decades ago and discovered she was surrounded by smoke and flames.  The then-child was terrified and opened her mouth to scream.  That is when a police officer scooped up and carried her to safety.

That man brought her to a nearby window and passed her off to another policeman that was standing on the other side.

Clune said she (more…)

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LASD Norwalk Station Gets New Commander

A spokesperson for the LASD Norwalk Station has confirmed that Capt. Curtis Jensen is settling into his new role as the station's commander.

Jensen has been in the area for a number of years.  The 53 year-old was born in Lynwood and graduated from the local high school.  His tenure with the LASD has spanned more than three decades.

A spokesperson for the department said he has worked many stations including those in Pico Rivera, Los Angeles, Commerce and Lynwood.   He has worked in a variety of capacities including (more…)

By |July 26th, 2013|Los Angeles Bail Bonds|Comments Off on LASD Norwalk Station Gets New Commander
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Name For New Redwood City Jail

A representative for the Redwood City jail project has confirmed the County Board of Supervisors has almost locked down a name.

Construction on the facility began in July 2012.  The facility is expected to reach completion during the middle part of 2015.  Sources close to the project say it will cost about $160 million and will be about 260,000 square feet in size.

In addition, the new jail will have a rated capacity of 640 beds.  The supervisors previously said they were happy that the county and Redwood City were (more…)

By |July 26th, 2013|San Mateo County Bail Bonds|Comments Off on Name For New Redwood City Jail
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