Bondsman's Killer to be Evaluated

RICHMOND, VA - Bondsman James W. Woolfolk III was shot three times from behind in March. His accused killer, James E. Carr, will now be evaluated by a psychiatrist to determine his mental state at the time of the shooting to determine his ability to stand trial. Richmond Circuit Court Judge, Beverly W. Snukals, has ordered the evaluation.

Bondsmen Serve Warrant, Standoff Ensues

EVERETT, WA - Bail bondsmen attempted to serve a warrant to an Everett woman, but the situation quickly escalated into a standoff that lasted for two hours. When the bondsmen arrived on the scene, they were accosted by a man who threatened to shoot them. Police were called to the scene and the apartment building was surrounded. When the man refused to leave the apartment, a SWAT team was called. After two hours, the man surrendered to police. The woman the bondsmen were seeking was not found.

Bail Bond Business Bucks City Ordinance

BRANDON, MS - A new bail bond business is attempting to move into a vacant building in the downtown Brandon area, but the move has sparked a public hearing, to be held in the coming week. Earlier this year, a new city ordinance banned tattoo parlors, bail bond companies, check cashing businesses, and other types of businesses from the downtown area. The city hopes to rebuild the downtown area as an arts district. George Sandifer, who owns the American National Bail Bonding Agency, is attempting to move into the downtown area anyway, and applied for a license the day before the ordinance took effect. At least one city spokesperson has stated that Sandifer’s proposed business will be a “hard sell.” The city worries that the business will take away from the concept that the city has created for the downtown area.

Bondsmen and Police Track Man Wanted on Meth Charges

ATTALLA, AL - Bail bondsmen were having a hard time tracking Brian Gregory Payne, wanted on meth charges. The police pitched in to help the bondsmen, after they saw the bondsmen pursuing Payne. Payne escaped into woods after abandoning his vehicle. Police used tracking dogs and a helicopter to search for him. Later, Payne called a police officer he knew and agreed to surrender to authorities.

Bounty Hunters to Become Key in Trinidad?

PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD - Trinidad Opposition Leader Basdeo Panday has proposed creating a group, Bounty Hunters Inc., to cut back on the country’s crime rates. Panday stated further that since the government has been unable to keep Trinidadians safe, bounty hunters could help. The plan involves getting 40 business people to contribute $500,000 apiece into a fund that could be used to hunt down fugitives and criminals.