Bail bondsman, Curtis Jackson Maroney, was arrested by Lexington County Sheriff’s detectives for alledgely forcing a female client to perform sexual acts and do manual labor. These were alledged to have been a condition of the South Carolina's bail bondsman's efforts to post her bail bond. Mr. Maroney worked for Affordable Bonding, as a licensed S.C. bail bondsman.
According to law enforcement reports, the bail bondsman threatened to revoke the female client's bail if she did not comply with his orders of forced work and sexual acts. The woman's original charge was Driving Under the Influence. While the case is still under investigation, it is safe to say the charges of blackmail and extortion could land the bail bondsman behind bars for a very long time.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Friday, August 27, 2010
Bail Bondsman's Office Broken Into By Client?
Being a bail bondsman can be a thankless job. However, Rafael Phillip Lujan is suspected of really making it thankless by allegedly breaking into the office of the bondsman's who bailed him out for a warrant for failure to appear in court for harassment.. After posting a bond for Mr. Lujan, he was at the Blackwell Bail Bonds office filling out paperwork.
Later that day, the bail bonds office was broken into. Police officers found Mr. Luzan in a store nearby with several two dollar bills. Apparently, Blackwell Bail Bonds had a two dollar bill mint sheet stolen during the break in.
After being arrested for the break in and theft, Mr. Lujan will undoubtedly being looking for a bail bondsman to bail him out. However, with a charge of burglary in a bail bondsman office, it may be tough to find sympathetic and willing bondsmen.
Later that day, the bail bonds office was broken into. Police officers found Mr. Luzan in a store nearby with several two dollar bills. Apparently, Blackwell Bail Bonds had a two dollar bill mint sheet stolen during the break in.
After being arrested for the break in and theft, Mr. Lujan will undoubtedly being looking for a bail bondsman to bail him out. However, with a charge of burglary in a bail bondsman office, it may be tough to find sympathetic and willing bondsmen.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
NASCAR Driver Back In Jail After Bail Bondsman Finds Him With Drugs
Being arrested once is terrible, but two times in the same week is mind boggling. That is exactly what happened to James Edward Neal. The former NASCAR driver had just been released from the Orange County jail on bail, after being arrested on suspicion of false imprisonment and attempted rape.
Shortly after being bailed out, the 56 year old male was arrested at the Best Western San Clemente Inn on suspicion of drug possession. An Always For You bail bondsman tracked the defendant down when they became concerned about their client. The bail bondsman found the former NASCAR driver in the motel room with methamphetamine and other drug paraphernalia.
The bondsman consequently called deputies, who in turn arrested Mr. Neal.
Shortly after being bailed out, the 56 year old male was arrested at the Best Western San Clemente Inn on suspicion of drug possession. An Always For You bail bondsman tracked the defendant down when they became concerned about their client. The bail bondsman found the former NASCAR driver in the motel room with methamphetamine and other drug paraphernalia.
The bondsman consequently called deputies, who in turn arrested Mr. Neal.
Friday, July 30, 2010
Another Bail Bondsman Arrested For Referral Practices
In yet another instance of allegedly breaking the law to win new new business, a California bail bondsman has been arrested for a referral scheme aimed at attorneys. In California it is illegal for bail bondsmen and attorneys to refer clients to one another.
The owner of Respect Bail Bonds, Ronald Lee Brockway, was charged by for allegedly offering criminal defense lawyers monetary compensation for client referrals. In addition, the bail bondsman was accused of referring clients to criminal defense attorneys.
He could face over three years in jail if convicted on the two felony counts of violating bail license regulations.
The owner of Respect Bail Bonds, Ronald Lee Brockway, was charged by for allegedly offering criminal defense lawyers monetary compensation for client referrals. In addition, the bail bondsman was accused of referring clients to criminal defense attorneys.
He could face over three years in jail if convicted on the two felony counts of violating bail license regulations.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Bail Bondsman Accused of Torturing Defendant
Skipping out on a bail bondsman will certainly make them mad. They have a lot of money riding on the promise of a defendant appearing in court as scheduled. Sometimes when defendants don't appear, the bail bondsman can cross the line.
When someone jumped bail after a bond was posted by F & N Bail Bonds, three bail bondsmen went to pick him up. However, it is alleged that they tortured him after apprehending the defendant. As a result, it was the three bail bondsmen who were arrested and charged with misdemeanor assault and felony restraint. They allegedly wiped pepper spray on the defendant, hit him with a bottle and threatened to rape him.
Of course after being arrested, the three bail bondsmen were able to post bail bonds and secured their release. They claim the charges are not accurate and the defendant made them up. It will be interesting to see who ultimately spends more time in jail, the bail bondsmen or the defendant they apprehended
When someone jumped bail after a bond was posted by F & N Bail Bonds, three bail bondsmen went to pick him up. However, it is alleged that they tortured him after apprehending the defendant. As a result, it was the three bail bondsmen who were arrested and charged with misdemeanor assault and felony restraint. They allegedly wiped pepper spray on the defendant, hit him with a bottle and threatened to rape him.
Of course after being arrested, the three bail bondsmen were able to post bail bonds and secured their release. They claim the charges are not accurate and the defendant made them up. It will be interesting to see who ultimately spends more time in jail, the bail bondsmen or the defendant they apprehended
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Fundraiser Helps Pregnant Woman Pay Bail Bondsman For Release
Megan Martzen is a pregnant teenager accused of murdering another couple's 17 month old baby. After being arrested, the Fresno, CA area teenager had her bail set at $2,000,000. Unable to pay for the bail themselves, her family turned to others to help raise the funds necessary to get their daughter released.
Over 100 supporters joined together to raise $40,000. That was enough to help secure Martzen's release through a bail bondsman. Her family had a sense of urgency as they feared she would fall prey to other violent inmates while in her more vulnerable 3rd trimester of pregnancy. to Martzen's defense fund, which helped get the pregnant 19-year-old out of jail Thursday.
While her trial will most likely not occur until at least sometime next year, the defendant will at least have her baby outside of jail. It is due in approximately two months.
Over 100 supporters joined together to raise $40,000. That was enough to help secure Martzen's release through a bail bondsman. Her family had a sense of urgency as they feared she would fall prey to other violent inmates while in her more vulnerable 3rd trimester of pregnancy. to Martzen's defense fund, which helped get the pregnant 19-year-old out of jail Thursday.
While her trial will most likely not occur until at least sometime next year, the defendant will at least have her baby outside of jail. It is due in approximately two months.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Bail Bondsman Accused of Taking Referrals From Prison Worker
The legal and regulatory restrictions regarding tips and referrals to bail bondsmen are well documented. However, the issue keeps coming up and arrests relating to the issue never seem to stop. According to a state Department of Insurance official, a bail bondsman from Orange County has been accused of receiving referrals and inside information regarding potential new business from a jail employee.
Based on a tip from the jail itself, the Orange County Sherrif's office conducted an undercover investigation of the alledged illegal referral scheme. As a result of that investigation, Wycliffe Deneen-Niko Harrigan, was arrested and charged with one count of aiding and abetting unlicensed bail bonding.
Based on a tip from the jail itself, the Orange County Sherrif's office conducted an undercover investigation of the alledged illegal referral scheme. As a result of that investigation, Wycliffe Deneen-Niko Harrigan, was arrested and charged with one count of aiding and abetting unlicensed bail bonding.
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