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San Francisco Jails To Revisit Guard Gender Policies

In 2006, former San Francisco Sheriff Michael Hennessey came to a decision.  After year-on-year investigations that involved male deputies having illicit (not to mention illegal) relations with female inmates, he changed the rules.

All female inmates would be relocated to one, central facility and it could only be staffed by female deputies.

In theory it was a good idea, but in practicum, well not so much.  Less than a year after the switch, more than 30 deputies challenged that decision in court.

The sex-discrimination lawsuit was brought against both the city and the county and the defendants, most of whom were women, …

By |July 8th, 2014|San Francisco Bail Bonds|Comments Off on San Francisco Jails To Revisit Guard Gender Policies
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Man Steals Truck To Drive Himself Home From Jail

Last year, authorities in Southern California were pretty confused when a San Diego inmate stole a cab to drive himself home from lock up.

But now, another man seems to have followed in that inmate's footsteps; Tracy Police say they've arrested a man who is accused of doing the exact same thing.

The only difference between the crimes, it seems, is that inmate #2 decided to make off with a truck.

Officers said it all started last Thursday morning when a San Joaquin County Jail employee called their office to say that Ruben Beltran had stolen a truck and was probably using …

By |July 7th, 2014|The Illegal & Unlawful|Comments Off on Man Steals Truck To Drive Himself Home From Jail
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    Arrested For “Talking Too Much”? It Could Happen In Costa Mesa

Arrested For “Talking Too Much”? It Could Happen In Costa Mesa

If you've ever been to a City Council meeting, you're no stranger to public commentary; but in Costa Mesa, things have gotten so out of hand that lawmakers are considering a measure that would make talking too much, or repeating oneself, a misdemeanor crime.

If a speaker is ordered to stop rambling, and they flat out refuse, they may find themselves needing to post bail bonds.

Basically, the soon-to-be-approved ordinance will make engaging in disorderly behavior that impedes, disrupts or disturbs the orderly conduct of a city council meeting a legitimate crime.

This would include everything from yelling, throwing things, using profanity …

By |July 4th, 2014|Orange County Bail Bonds|Comments Off on Arrested For “Talking Too Much”? It Could Happen In Costa Mesa
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LASD Jailers Found Guilty On All Counts, Face Jail Time

A half dozen former and current Los Angeles Sheriff's Department deputies who were accused of trying to thwart a federal investigation have been found guilty in a court of law.

Each had been charged with obstruction of justice and conspiracy for their part in trying to hide a jail inmate who had been working with the FBI.  They were even accused of trying to intimate a federal agent.

A spokesperson for the court said that while the final sentence won't be handed down for a few weeks, each of the named defendants is facing up to 15 years behind bars.

Two of …

By |July 3rd, 2014|Los Angeles Bail Bonds|Comments Off on LASD Jailers Found Guilty On All Counts, Face Jail Time
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UCSD Police Department Gets A New Leader

Sources at the UC San Diego campus have confirmed the university has named a new police chief.

David Rose officially took the helm yesterday, according to a UCSD Police Department spokesperson.  He succeeds former chief Orville King who retired last week.

The campus chancellor said he feels Rose was an excellent choice to fill the role.  Not only does he have extensive law enforcement experience, he's already well familiar with the campus.   Why? Because he's been working in the field of on campus safety since he studied there as an undergrad.

That was more than 30 years ago.

Ultimately, members of the UCSD …

By |July 1st, 2014|San Diego Bail Bonds|Comments Off on UCSD Police Department Gets A New Leader
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Man Buys Drone So He Can Spy On LAPD

Daniel Saulman believes that turnabout is fair play
The Los Angeles Police Department is getting a taste of its own medicine now that a local man says he's bought a drone of his own.

Privacy groups have been completely up in arms about the idea of law enforcement agencies using these things to spy on citizens, but in this case, its owner says the device is being used to keep tabs on the LAPD.

In a recent interview Saulman admitted using his new toy to zoom in on traffic stops, DUI checkpoints and other instances in which he feels, officers could be …

By |June 30th, 2014|The Illegal & Unlawful|Comments Off on Man Buys Drone So He Can Spy On LAPD
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    The Hemp Bracelet, The Hash Bust And The Trip To San Diego Jail

The Hemp Bracelet, The Hash Bust And The Trip To San Diego Jail

Medical marijuana activists say it all started with a hemp bracelet.

In 2013, an delivery driver for a local marijuana dispensary service was pulled over by the San Diego Sheriff's Department due to an issue with one of his tail lights.  And at the time the deputy was asking him for his license, insurance and registration, he saw the driver was wearing a hemp bracelet.

That one visual flicker somehow spawned a further investigation, and after deputies conducted a surveillance operation, they decided to move in for a bust.

They eventually conducted a raid on the man's home, where they found hash, …

By |June 27th, 2014|San Diego Bail Bonds|Comments Off on The Hemp Bracelet, The Hash Bust And The Trip To San Diego Jail
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Laguna Niguel Approves Multi-Million Police Contract

It's just another day, another law enforcement services contract for members of the Orange County Sheriff's Department.

The most recent nod came earlier this week when the Laguna Niguel City Council agreed to keep the OCSD's current agreement in place.  But the biggest difference between this year and last, is the 8.45 percent services increase.

Ultimately, the city has agreed to pay more than $799,000 than it did last year.

Source close to city hall said that some of that is earmarked for a one-time equipment purchase.  Other portions of those funds will be used to help revamp an Aliso Viejo school …

By |June 26th, 2014|Orange County Bail Bonds|Comments Off on Laguna Niguel Approves Multi-Million Police Contract
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Will Christmas Eve Murder Suspect Get Bail

On Saturday, representatives from the San Diego Sheriff's Department announced they arrested a man believed to be responsible for a the shooting deaths of a woman and two brothers that took place last Christmas Eve.

The 29 year-old suspect, identified as Carlo Mercado was arrested at his Mira Mesa home and was booked into the San Diego Central Jail.

As of late last night, his booking sheet indicated he was being charged with three counts of first degree murder.  The bail amount for each of these charges remained at $0.

This is not an unusual occurrence for a defendant who has been …

By |June 24th, 2014|San Diego Bail Bonds|Comments Off on Will Christmas Eve Murder Suspect Get Bail
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    “Handsome Mugshot” Wife Is Fuming, Says He’s Not A Bad Guy

“Handsome Mugshot” Wife Is Fuming, Says He’s Not A Bad Guy

If you've spent any time on Facebook in the past few days you've likely seen a handful of posts relating to San Joaquin County Jail inmate Jeremy Meeks.

The defendant, whose rap sheet includes a stint in state prison and convictions for robbery, corporal injury and is alleged to have ties to an area street gang, was thrust into the media spotlight after the sheriff's department posted his mugshot online.

Since that time, this "hot inmate" has had dozens of news stories written about him and his name is appearing in headlines on websites spanning TMZ to Fox News to US …

By |June 23rd, 2014|San Joaquin County|Comments Off on “Handsome Mugshot” Wife Is Fuming, Says He’s Not A Bad Guy
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