Douglas County Court and the Personal Recognizance Bail Bonds Paper Tiger

Douglas County Court and the Personal Recognizance Bail Bonds Paper Tiger

For the past year, we have seen a dramatic rise in the number of personal recognizance bail bonds being issued by Judge Lawrence Bolling in Douglas County Court.  From what we have witnessed, even high risk felony cases; such as sexual assault on a child, are granted personal recognizance bail bonds.

During a recent conversation with one of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office Fugitive Task Force Deputies, it was disclosed that the number of fugitives wanted for failure to appear has skyrocketed.  According to them, they are completely buried in fugitive cases and get more every day.  When it was brought to their attention that the Court has been issuing personal recognizance bail bonds on nearly every case, the deputy was shocked.  Then, after giving the matter some thought; the deputy remarked that it did seem like their fugitive cases were almost always personal recognizance bail bonds and not surety bail bonds or bondsman bail bonds.

That is because with a surety bail bond or a bondsman bail bond, if the defendant fails to appear; the bondsman and/or his fugitive recovery agents go after the defendant and return them to the custody of the Sheriff's Office.  This practice effectively ensures that those facing Court proceedings actually appear in Court; thus giving the victims and the people of the state the ability to see Justice rendered.

With a personal recognizance bail bond, the defendant is released from the custody of the Sheriff's Office on their own promise that they will appear for every Court appearance.  In the cases where Douglas County Court Judge Lawrence Bolling issues a defendant a personal recognizance bail bond, there is often some monetary amount affixed to the bond; for example: a $5000 personal recognizance bail bond.  So, the defendant agrees that if they fail to appear, they will owe $5000.

The fallacy of this practice is that the defendant is not going to Court and is on the run, so how does the Court expect to collect the $5000?  Furthermore; if the defendant is arrested after failing to appear, the Court does not require the payment of the $5000.  This practice of personal recognizance bail bonds is a Paper Tiger; it has no enforcement and no teeth.

If a defendant fails to appear on a surety bail bond or a bondsman bail bond, the court holds the bondsman and their surety company liable for the money or the return of the defendant to the custody of the Sheriff's Office.  As such, the surety and/or the bondsman are very motivated to ensure the defendant appears for Court or that they bring the defendant in after they have failed to appear.

So the surety bail bond company and/or the bondsman bail bond company is held to a different enforcement standard than the personal recognizance; i.e. defendant bail bond.  Whatever happened to Equal Protection Under The Law?

Even worse, by issuing these Paper Tiger personal recognizance bail bonds, the Court is giving defendants no motivation to appear for Court; thus robbing the victims of these cases of their right to see Justice served.

These issues are not isolated to Douglas County; they are proliferating the Court system throughout the country and are leading to the ballooning number of wanted fugitives.  Voice your concerns to your local Courts and Judges.  They need to know the ramifications of their actions.

Respectfully,

Bond Squad Bail Bonds
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Parker Colorado Police Department Weekly Crime Report, May 9th-15th, 2016

Check out this weekly crime report published by the Parker Police Department:

May 9-15

Violation	Case Status	Report Date	Case Number	Address
District 1
Violation of Restraining Order, Drove Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs, Failed to Remain at or Notify Police of Accident, Left Scene After Striking Unattended Vehicle Hit and Run, Careless Driving, Drove Vehicle Without Valid Driver's License-DUI suspect had a restraining order against consuming alcohol	Cleared by arrest	5/10/2016	002000	Cottonwood Drive
Violation of Restraining Order-Suspect had a restraining order against possessing alcohol	Cleared by arrest	5/13/2016	002057	Carlson Drive
Criminal Mischief, Harassment, Domestic Violence	Cleared by arrest	5/10/2016	001986
Drove Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs, Careless Driving-DUI suspect pulled over for careless driving	Cleared by arrest	5/14/2016	002068	Parker Road
Family Fights-Family members arguing	Information only	5/9/2016	001984	Carlson Drive
Family Fights-Family members arguing	Information only	5/11/2016	002009	Cottonwood Drive
Family Fights, Criminal Mischief-Family members arguing and suspect damaged doors	Open	5/14/2016	002061	Carlson Drive
First Degree Criminal Trespass, Theft, Criminal Mischief-Victims vehicle broken into and items stolen	Victim failed to prosecute	5/10/2016	001987	Maple Crest Drive
Harassment-Argument between two individuals	Victim failed to prosecute	5/9/2016	001969	Parker Road
Harassment, Domestic Violence	Unfounded	5/10/2016	001997
Juvenile Runaway	Open	5/14/2016	002062	Deerhorn Court
Prohibited use of Weapons, Illegal Discharge of a Firearm, Reckless Endangerment, Criminal Mischief-firearm accidentally discharged causing damage to the neighboring apartment unit	Open	5/10/2016	001998	Carlson Drive
Second Degree Criminal Trespass, Obstructing a Peace Officer, Firefighter, Emergency Medical Service Provider-Suspect was trespassed and refused to leave when ordered	Cleared by arrest	5/13/2016	002041	Cottonwood Drive
Unlawful Possession of a controlled Substance, Violation of a Restraining Order, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia-Suspects had a controlled substance< one of them violating a restraining order against controlled substances>	Filed with DA	5/15/2016	002076	Cottonwood Drive
Welfare Check	Unfounded	5/9/2016	001973	Cottonwood Drive
Welfare Check	Information only	5/12/2016	002026	Pine Lane
District Two
Third Degree Assault	Unfounded	5/9/2016	001982	Victorian Drive
Third Degree Assault, Criminal Mischief-Victim assaulted and property damaged	Open	5/12/2016	002020	Parker Road
Assist Fire Department-Officers used CPR and an AED to revive a female	Information only	5/10/2016	001989	Flower Mound Way
Assist Fire Department-asphalt truck caught fire in a parking lot	Information only	5/12/2016	002024	Clubhouse Drive
Assist Local Law Enforcement-Officer did a composite sketch for Douglas County Sheriff's Office	Information only	5/11/2016	001817	Lincoln Meadows Parkway
Child Abuse	Unfounded	5/12/2016	002035
Citizen Assist-Person concerned about potential fake social media account	Information only	5/10/2016	001996	Black Horn Circle
Citizen Assist	Unfounded	5/12/2016	002021	Haswell Drive
Civil Problem-Father concerned about son's safety	Information only	5/11/2016	002011	Lamar Drive
Criminal mischief, Second Degree Criminal Trespass-Damage and vandalism to victim's trailer	Deactivated, lack of suspect information	5/10/2016	001988	Pikes Peak Court
Detox-Drunk individual transported to detox	Information only	5/13/16	002043	Clubhouse Drive
Drove Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Denied, Owner Operated Vehicle Without Liability Insurance, Failed to Observe Traffic Control Device/Sign-Suspect driving with no license or insurance	Cleared by arrest	5/10/2016	001991	Longs Way
Drove Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs	Cleared by arrest	5/14/2016	002060	Parker Road
Family Fights-Family members arguing	Information only	5/11/2016	002005	Rodeo Circle
Family Fights-Family members arguing	Information only	5/13/2016	002042	Haswell Dirve
First Degree Criminal trespass, Theft	Unfounded	5/9/2016	001974	Parker Road
Forgery, Criminal Impersonation-Suspect gave a false name to officers when cited	Filed with DA	5/13/2016	002029	Twenty Mile Road
Found Property-Bullet found	Booked for destruction	5/10/2016	001995	Motsenbocker Road
Found Property-Two needles found	Booked for destruction	5/12/2016	002036	Twenty Mile Road
Found Property-Knife found	Booked in to evidence	5/12/2016	002032	Mainstreet
Fraud by Check	Unfounded	5/11/2016	002015	Heathcliff Lane
Fugitive From Justice-Suspect had an outstanding warrant out of Arapahoe County	Cleared by arrest	5/10/2016	001993	Lincoln meadows Parkway
Harassment-Suspect harassing store employees	Victim failed to prosecute	5/9/2016	001979	Twenty Mile Road
Identity Theft, Theft (Attempted)-Taxes fraudulently filed in victim's name	Click to edit	5/9/2016	001971	Jansen Street
Identity Theft, Theft-Victim had two credit cards stolen	Open	5/10/2016	002001	Twenty Mile Road
Identity Theft, Computer Crime-Taxes fraudulently filed in victim's name	Deactivated, lack of suspect information	5/12/2016	002028	Iron Ore Avenue
Identity Theft-Victim's tax return check fraudulently cashed	Deactivated, lack of suspect information	5/12/2016	002038	Bennet Drive
Identity Theft, Theft (Attempted)-Fraudulent activity on victim's credit card	Deactivated, lack of suspect information	5/13/2016	002058	Bayfield Way
Identity Theft, Unauthorized use of a Financial Transaction Device, Theft < $2,000-fraudlent use of a credit card	Deactivated, lack of suspect information	5/15/2016	002073	Pikes Peak Drive
Theft, Identity Theft, Forgery-Fraudulent check written on victim's business account	Open	5/9/2016	001972	Clubhouse Drive
Theft-Employee stole from business	Cleared by arrest	5/10/2016	002003	Parker Road
Theft-License plate stolen	Deactivated, lack of suspect information	5/11/2016	080038	Victorian Way
Theft-Victim had an item stolen	Deactivated, lack of suspect information	5/11/2016	002016	Parker Road
Theft-Suspect stole money from victim	No prosecution desired	5/12/2016	002022	Berthoud Way
Theft-Victim's bike stolen	Deactivated, lack of suspect information	5/12/2016	002039	Crossroads Way
Theft >$2,000-Employee stealing from business	Open	5/12/2016	002023	Plaza Drive
Unlawful Sexual Contact	No prosecution desired	5/11/2016	002014	Parker Road
Warrant Arrest-Suspect with a warrant turned himself in	Cleared by arrest	5/13/2016	002050	Lincoln meadows Parkway
Welfare Check-Request to check on an individual's well-being	Information only	5/12/2016	002017	Lamar Drive
Welfare Check	Forwarded to DHS	5/13/2016	002059	Foxwood Court
District Three	Click to edit	Click to edit	Click to edit	Click to edit
Computer Crime, Domestic Violence-Victim's Email account hacked	Open	5/9/2016	001976	Main Creek Drive
Criminal mischief, Second Degree Burglary (Attempted)-Victim's door damaged during burglary attempt	Deactivated, lack of suspect information	5/10/2016	001992	Briarleaf Avenue
Family Fights-Family members arguing	Information only	5/15/2016	002072	Parker Road
First Degree Criminal Trespass, Criminal Mischief-damage to victim's home	Open	5/9/2016	001977	Omaha Avenue
Found Property-Medication found	Booked in to evidence	5/12/2016	002027	Bonney Street
Harassment, Domestic Violence	Open	5/9/2016	001981
Mental Health Hold	Unfounded	5/12/2016	002037
Mental Health Hold	Information only	5/13/2016	002055
Missing Person	Individual was located	5/9/2016	001983
Theft-Items stolen from victim	Deactivated, lack of suspect information	5/13/2016	002052	Canterberry Parkway
Violation of Custody-Officers assisted with a custody issue	Open	5/14/2016	002070	Bellisario Creek Court
Welfare Check-Officers checked the well-being of an individual		5/15/2016	002079	Hilary Place

Two Suspects Arrested for Multiple Thefts from Mail Boxes and Drug Possession released on their own Recognizance

A combined effort from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, the Castle Rock Police Department, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department and the United States Postal Inspection Service led to the capture of Danielle McDaniel and Michael McDaniel for stealing from numerous mailboxes throughout Douglas County.  After all that and with more charges likely to be filed, the judge released both defendants on their own recognizance; i.e. their "promise" that they will show up to all of their court dates.  Yeah, they sound like upstanding citizens.  Way to look out for the citizens of the community, Judge!

Here's the press release from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office:

Two Suspects In-Custody for Theft From Mail Boxes

"Two Suspects In-Custody for Theft From Mail Boxes

Published on April 29, 2016 in 2016 & News

Two suspects have been taken into custody for stealing from mail boxes throughout Douglas County and the Town of Castle Rock.   The suspects were arrested as a result from a combined effort from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, the Castle Rock Police Department, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and the United States Postal Inspection Service.

The suspects are identified as Danielle McDaniel (11/17/1981) and Michael McDaniel (04/06/1975), from Castle Rock.
Danielle McDaniel was arrested on suspicion for Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance 18-18-403.5(2)(a) Drug Felony 4.  Mrs. McDaniel has been released from jail on a $2000.00 personal recognizance bond.
Michael McDaniel was arrested on suspicion for Criminal Possession of a Financial Transaction Device 18-5-903(1)(2)(c) Felony 4.  Mr. McDaniel has been released from jail on a $3000.00 personal recognizance bond.

This investigation is on-going and there is a possibility that more charges will be filled against Mr. and Mrs. McDaniel in the future.  This investigation is still open and no further comments can be made about the specifics of this case.
Through the investigation numerous pieces of mail were recovered and investigators will be combing through the evidence for additional possible victims.  If anyone has any information regarding this investigation please contact Detective Chad Walker with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office at 303-814-7007."


Repectfully,

Bond Squad Bail Bonds
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Douglas County Sheriff's Department Wanted Wednesday FugitiveTweet: Cindy Vu

From our friends at the Douglas County Sheriff's Department:


DC Sheriff ‏@dcsheriff May 11

Another #WantedWednesday. Please share this flyer to help us locate this week's ‪Wanted Wednesday‬ subject, Cindy Vu. She is wanted on charges of identity theft and for failure to appear on charges of identity theft. She currently works as a manicurist.

Our Wanted Wednesday information is always posted on our Facebook page located at www.facebook.com/douglascountysheriff. Please consider sharing there as well.

As always, thank you so much for all of your help in locating these subjects. Your help is very much appreciated.

If you have knowledge of Cindy Vu's whereabouts, please contact the Douglas County Sheriff's Department at: 303-660-7574.

Respectfully,

Bond Squad Bail Bonds
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Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office, Douglas County Sheriff's Office and Jefferson County Sheriff's Office host 2016 Shred-a-Thon

The Metro Denver Crime Stoppers, 9News, Shred-It, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and the Westminster Police Department are sponsoring and hosting the 2016 Shred-a-Thon on Saturday; May 14 from 7am-noon.  This event allows community members to help combat crime by shredding important documents.

There will be 6 locations throughout metro Denver for residents to bring up to 3 legal size file folder boxes.  The event is free, but donations are requested and encouraged. 

Follow the advice of the Metro Denver Crime Stoppers, 9News, Shred-It, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and the Westminster Police Department and shred your important documents!  Criminals love to get this information; don't make it easy on them!

Respectfully,

Bond Squad Bail Bonds
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Happy Mothers Day!!

We wanted to take a moment to recognize and wish all of the Moms out there a very Happy Mothers Day!!  None of us would be here without you! 

We also want to recognize those Moms that work in the following: Arapahoe County Courts, Arapahoe County Sheriff's Department, Adams County Courts, Adams County Sheriff's Department, Denver County Courts, Denver County Sheriff's Department, Denver Police Department, Douglas County Courts, Douglas County Sheriff's Department, Elbert County Courts, Elbert County Sheriff's Department, Jefferson County Courts, Jefferson County Sheriff's Department, Gilpin County Courts, Gilpin County Sheriff's Department, Golden Police Department, Blackhawk Police Department, Castle Rock Police Department, Aurora Municipal Court, Aurora Police Department, Lone Tree Police Department, Parker Police Department, Littleton Police Department, Englewood Police Department and; of course, the Colorado State Patrol! 

Thank You; Moms, for your efforts, love and unwavering dedication to your families.

Respectfully,

Bond Squad Bail Bonds
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Douglas County Sheriff's Office Participates in Sex Trafficking Stings During World Cannabis Week

CO Law Enforcement Targets Child and Adult Sex Traffickers During World Cannabis Week

FBI MEDIA RELEASE
Denver Division (serving CO and WY)
Thomas Ravenelle, Special Agent in Charge
8000 E. 36th Avenue, Denver, CO 80238 | FBI.gov/Denver | @FBI Denver | 303.630.6060

For immediate release
April 26, 2016

CO law enforcement targets child and adult sex traffickers during World Cannabis Week

Police recovered five minors, arrested several adults for prostitution and trafficking during World Cannabis Week when thousands of tourists visited Colorado. Local, state and federal law enforcement agencies conducted operations to curb sex trafficking and exploitation, which resulted in the recovery of five children and the arrest of nine adults for trafficking and 26 adults for prostitution. Many other adults being trafficked were contacted and offered food, shelter, treatment and other services.
The sex trafficking operations were conducted across the Denver Metro area and along the Front Range during the week of April 18 because large scale events attract tourists and can also create a demand for prostitution. FBI personnel conducted research before and after “World Cannabis Week” in 2015 and noted a 35% increase in the number of online escort postings. Also, during this year’s event, nearly 40% of the escorts told police they traveled to Colorado for the special event.
“Whenever an event draws people from around the world, you will see an increase in sex trafficking,” said FBI Denver Special Agent in Charge Thomas Ravenelle. “The reality is major events will always have some organized criminal activity, including people who facilitate and profit from prostituting adults and children.”
The cooperative effort included participation from the Adams County Sheriff’s Office, Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, Arvada Police Department, Aurora Police Department, Castle Rock Police Department, Colorado Department of Corrections, Colorado Springs Police Department, Colorado State Patrol, Colorado Trafficking and Organized Crime Coalition, Denver Police Department, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Golden Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations, Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Parker Police Department, Rocky Mountain Innocence Lost Task Force, Rocky Mountain Safe Streets Task Force, and Wheat Ridge Police Department.
One of the recovered minors, a 15-year-old victim, had been transported to Colorado from California by traffickers specifically for “420 Week.” Law enforcement arrested nine alleged traffickers on numerous felonies, including Pedro Davalos for Human Trafficking for Sexual Servitude. Police also arrested alleged pedophile James Brent Anderson, who allegedly made arrangements with an undercover officer to purchase a seven-year-old for sex.
A mugshot of James Brent Anderson can be obtained by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. Pedro
Davalos was booked into Adams County.

Respectfully,

Bond Squad Bail Bonds
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Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office Hosting Shred-a-Thon on May 14th, 2016

Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office to host Shred-a-thon location starting at 7 a.m. May 14

Are you feeling buried by boxes of paperwork and bags of old receipts? If so, then it’s time to pack up your unneeded paperwork and bring it to the 2016 Shred-a-thon sponsored by 9NEWS, Shred-it Inc. and Metro-Denver Crime Stoppers.

The Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office is hosting a Shred-a-thon location at the Sheriff's Office Administration/Coroner's Facility, 13101 E. Broncos Parkway, Centennial 80112.

Trucks will start shredding paper at 7 a.m. May 14.

The Shred-a-thon is a yearly fundraiser for the Metro-Denver Crime Stoppers program. For a donation to help fight crime in your community, you can have up to three legal-sized paper boxes or kitchen sized garbage bags of personal documents shredded on the spot.

Learn more about this important crime-fighting event by visiting 9News.com.

Respectfully,

Bond Squad Bail Bonds
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Arapahoe County Colorado Sheriff's Deputies and Arapahoe County Jail Officers get new patch and new uniforms

Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office Transitions to New Uniform and Patch on May 1.

 

After more than 60 years of wearing the same uniform; with few changes, the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office will be wearing a different look starting at 6 a.m. on Sunday, May 1. The change will not only modernize the look of the agency, but will also be a cost savings to taxpayers.

 

Deputies have been wearing a medium blue shirt and striped pants, but will go to an all-black uniform. The new patch will now reflect Arapahoe County's history as the first Sheriff’s Office in the state and will also include the rank of each deputy. The new uniform will give deputies a more recognizable look as law enforcement personnel, and a look that is consistent with other agencies in the area. 

The new shirts have built-in reflective features that can be exposed for safety when necessary. The old pants were hot in the summer, cold in the winter, and were inflexible and uncomfortable for the active work deputies are doing up to 12 hours each day. The new pants are flexible and durable, ensuring comfort and creating longer wear time.

 

Overall, between the costs of the new uniforms and changes in the volume of uniform items ordered, the cost savings will be approximately $167 per sworn employee over the long-term. That savings adds up for 485 commissioned deputies. Additionally, fewer uniforms will be issued to deputies generally

assigned to administrative positions, such as investigators. 

 

The bulk of the savings comes from selecting a common uniform color. The shirts for the current uniform are custom-dyed. Not only has the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office paid for the color, they also have to pay a stocking fee to the supplier to maintain adequate stock. This will no longer be the case. The Sheriff’s Office used its uniform budget from 2015 and 2016 to fund the initial uniform transition so there are no negative budget impacts for the change.

 

Arapahoe County Sheriff's deputies will wear the new uniform and patch with pride and look forward to continuing their great service to the community as they head into the next 60 years.

 

Respectfully,

 

Bond Squad Bail Bonds 

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