Jury Seeks 40 Year Prison Term for Bondsman's Murder

RICHMOND, VA – The bail industry was shocked by the death of bail bondsman James W. Woolfolk III, shot in the line of duty. The man accused of his death, James E. Carr, was convicted of first-degree murder and will be formally sentenced November 7. The jury in the trial has recommended that Carr serve a 40 year sentence. Shortly before the jury announced a verdict, the defense and Richmond prosecutors reached a plea agreement which would have seen Carr in jail for only 33 years. However, Circuit Judge Beverly W. Snukals told attorneys that there was no reason to honor the agreement once the jury had made their decision.

Bounty Hunter In Anthony Case Questioned by FBI

SACRAMENTO, CA – The case of missing girl Caylee Marie has continued to heat up. Orange County Sheriff's Office detectives and FBI detectives are in California interviewing Leonard Padilla. Padilla, along with his bondsman nephew Tony Padilla, is the bounty hunter who originally posted Casey Anthony's $500,000 bond to get her out of jail on August 21, 2008. Leonard ultimately rescinded his offer of help, sending Casey Anthony back to jail after she allegedly refused to work with him. Anthony told Leonard that she dropped her daughter off at Jay Blanchard Park in east Orange County, which was different from what she told authorities.

Bondsman Hit With Car While On The Job Speaks

CHATTANOOGA, TN – Bondsman Jamie Mikel speaks after being hit by a fugitive’s car while trying to apprehend the fugitive. Mikel suffered cracked ribs and head trauma and was rushed to the hospital. The fugitive - Dennis Carlos "Porkchop" Ryalls - was immediately sought by Mikel's colleagues. He was arrested and taken into custody on September 8.

Bondsman Arrested for Aggressive Behavior

SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Bail bondsman Pablo Alcalde was arrested after allegedly exercising too much aggression against the family of a fugitive. The bondsman allegedly forced his way into two homes and handcuffed the fugitive’s relative and wife, forcing both family members to drive to several destinations looking for the fugitive. Alcalde eventually released the two individuals on a street. After being arrested for burglary, assault, and kidnapping, the bondsman was booked at the Utah County Jail where he posted bail. Alcalde was not successful in finding the fugitive.