Apr 15, 2016 two overdue library books have landed a married couple in tecumseh, michigan, afoul of the law. Last month, the married mother of two crashed her car on mason street. Jory enck was arrested for failure to return a library book. Woman named in arrest warrant for overdue library books. Melinda sanders jones says she learned of a warrant out for her arrest for overdue library books after her employer ran a background check on her for an upcoming job promotion. Kentucky politician, arrested for an overdue library book. Megan owensjordan was arrested on suspicion of theft of rental. Borrowers arrested for failing to return overdue books, dvds. Overdue library books can be grounds for jail time.
A candidate hoping to be elected lieutenant governor of kentucky claims he was arrested for not returning an overdue library book. Authorities in michigan issued an arrest warrant over the two overdue library books, which were borrowed in 2017. Woman arrested because of overdue library books neatorama. Nov 15, 2016 my mom was just arrested for having a late fee of 10 dollars on an overdue book. Nov 06, 2019 melinda sanders jones says she visited her public library a few months ago to use one of their printers, but was denied use of the devices by an employee because she had two overdue library books. Tika sumpter says her mother was arrested because of overdue library book tika sumpter, star of the haves and the have nots is in the news. And who the hell is so lazy that they can return books to the library after receiving a bunch of. Nov 05, 2019 authorities in michigan issued an arrest warrant over the two overdue library books, which were borrowed in 2017. Library fines are an enforcement mechanism designed to ensure that library books are returned within a certain period of time and to provide increasing penalties for late. Sorry ive kept this book so long, but im a really slow reader. In 2012, fouryearold pennsylvania girl katelyn jageman was questioned by police about why she had not returned her books to the library. Charlotte, mi wilx its one thing to find out you owe a library fine for a book you forgot to return, but one woman in charlotte just found out theres a warrant for her arrest over some. A candidate in the race to be kentuckys next lieutenant governor was arrested wednesday on charges apparently connected to an overdue library book.
Dec 26, 20 a texas man who was arrested for failing to return an overdue library book ignited an online flurry of snarky comments and headlines about the lone star state extending its toughoncrime bravado. Mindy jones, 27, learned on tuesday that she had a misdemeanor warrant out for her arrest over two pastdue library books that she said she had returned more than six months ago. People usually return a book before its overdue to prevent increasing fines. Aaron henson and heidi dalibor were arrested for not returning library materials. A texas man was arrested this week for failing to return a ged study guide he simply spent too long studying. Borrowers arrested for failing to return overdue books, dvds frustrated by the loss of property, towns arrest negligent library patrons. Communities cracking down on overdue books, with jail time. Sometimes, however, certain events in life can get in the way of returning a library item on time.
Man arrested and jailed for overdue library books fark. A couple could face jail over overdue library books. Blasting news library tika sumpter of the haves and have nots criticizes authorities about mothers arrest because of overdue library book. Unreturned library books can mean jail time nbc 5 dallas. Melinda sanders jones says she visited her public library a few months ago to use one of their printers, but was denied use of the devices by an employee because she had two overdue library books. A central texas man who was arrested for failing to return an overdue library book ignited an online flurry of snarky comments and headlines about the. Mar, 2015 a candidate hoping to be elected lieutenant governor of kentucky claims he was arrested for not returning an overdue library book. Overdue library books can be grounds for jail time talking. Arras said the library notifies cardholders about overdue books when theyre a week, two weeks, a month, three months and about four months overdue before turning the fines over to eaton countys. Michigan woman faces criminal charge over 2 late library books. It is not because she is pregnant by one of her costars.
My mom was just arrested for having a late fee of 10 dollars on an overdue book. Couple arrested for overdue books at local library. Jail time for overdue library books trending nationwide. The reason they passed it was that they were spending a tremendous amount of money replacing these materials that people just didnt return, bill price, the citys municipal. Actress tika sumpter says that her mother, janice acquista, was arrested for an overdue library book in. And while it may sound a bit odd to see a person arrested over a missing library book, it has happened before. Michigan mother of five faces 93 days in jail for failing to.
Michigan mother of five faces 93 days in jail for failing. The mugshot of jory enck, of copperas cove, who was arrested after he allegedly failed to return an overdue library book. Dec 27, 20 a texas man who was arrested for failing to return an overdue library book ignited an online flurry of snarky comments and headlines about the lone star state extending its toughoncrime bravado. A michigan woman was surprised to find out tuesday shehad a warrant out for her arrest for failing to return two library books. Like all spacefiller human interest pieces, these stories dont do anything beyond, to quote the immortal kent brockman, tug at the heart and fog at the mind.
Texas man arrested and jailed for overdue library book. A woman was arrested in rogers on sunday for not turning in three library books, according to the rogers city prosecutors office. Handcuffed and in the back of a police cruiser, aaron henson wracked his brain trying to figure out how a simple speeding violation had led to his arrest. Woman arrested for overdue twlight library book jacket. A texas man who was arrested for failing to return an overdue library book ignited an online flurry of snarky comments and headlines about the lone star. Heidi dalibor was arrested after she failed to return the books, angels and demons and white oleander. Jory enck had checked out a study guide for the general educational. When it has been 60 days after the second notice, patrons will receive a third letter.
Nov 04, 20 the vancouver public library recently used smiling faces rather than mugshots to ferret out lost books during an amnesty campaign promising to forgive fines on overdue books. It is not because of the great job she is doing on tyler perrys popular nighttime series. Supplied a couple is facing the possibility of going to jail, all because they didnt return two library books. When it comes to overdue library books, though, texas hasnt been the only state to make waves. Nov 04, 2019 mindy jones is facing jail time for overdue library books. Mindy jones is facing jail time for overdue library books. Occasionally, books appear on library shelves after decades out in the world, sometimes accompanied by a cheque from a patron with a guilty conscience. One of the most reliable bookish forms of nonnews is the library book finally returned50 years late. The book was lost and forgotten about by the durens.
Library book 41 years overdue is finally returned to the champaign county library. Jory enck learned that the hard way when he was recently arrested over a book, a ged study guide, that he checked out and failed to return three years ago. In april 2016, the durens faced legal action and jail time for two overdue library books. Nov 04, 2019 woman named in arrest warrant for overdue library books. Its one thing to find out you owe a library fine for a book you forgot to return, but one woman in charlotte just found out theres a warrant for her arrest over some overdue books. Actress tika sumpter says that her mother, janice acquista, was arrested for an overdue library book in north carolina. Teel was arrested in front of her five children, ages 1 to 10. For the most part, libraries are a free service that many local residents enjoy, yet sometimes, overdue library books can result in fines, warrants or even jail time.
Charlotte woman gets arrest warrant for late library books. Couple arrested for overdue books at local library the. Sticking his nose behind books has landed a texas man behind bars after he failed to return an overdue text for three years reported an ordinance in copperas cove, texas allows authorities to issue arrest warrants for late library patrons, and police have just booked a bookworm. Johnathan masters, 33, was pulled over by a state trooper on. He was arrested because he failed to appear in court when he was ordered to. A texas man who was arrested for failing to return an overdue library book ignited an online flurry of snarky comments and headlines about the lone star state extending its toughoncrime bravado. Shawano witi usually if you have an overdue library book youll get a fine. Mom faces fines, possible jail time over late library books. In copperas cove, texas, a man named jory enck was recently jailed for failing to return an overdue ged study guide from three years ago. Johnathan masters, 33, a democratic challenger for the office, was driving to bowling green for a tv interview when a kentucky state trooper pulled. In july of 2014, their son used cathys card to check out dr.
Texas man reportedly arrested due to overdue library book. Teel says she never got any notices, because they were sent to an old address and returned to the court, undeliverable. Oct 31, 20 when it comes to overdue library books, though, texas hasnt been the only state to make waves. The overdue library fines led to a summons to appear in court. Tika sumpter says her mother was arrested because of. Apr 18, 2016 a couple could face jail over overdue library books. Texas man arrested and jailed for overdue library book rt. Tika sumpter says her mother was arrested because of overdue. Police involved with overdue library books public libraries. Patrons have 10 days to respond to the third letter before the library will send out a final certified letter stating that the patron has 10 days to come into the library and speak. Couple threatened with jail for overdue library books.
Michigan couple arraigned on larceny charges for late library. According to the new york daily news, the arrest took place in johnston county, north carolina. Library fines, also known as overdue fines, late fees, or overdue fees, are small daily or weekly fees that libraries in many countries charge borrowers after a book or other borrowed item is kept past its due date. Tika sumpter calls out north carolina government officials. Johnathan masters, 33, a democratic challenger for the office, was driving to bowling green for a tv interview when a kentucky state trooper pulled him over. Sep 08, 2015 a woman was arrested in rogers on sunday for not turning in three library books, according to the rogers city prosecutors office. When should you face jail time for overdue library books. Oct 31, 2019 arras said the library notifies cardholders about overdue books when theyre a week, two weeks, a month, three months and about four months overdue before turning the fines over to eaton countys.
Texans arrest for overdue library book a rare case. The city ordinance was passed because some patrons werent responding to requests to return their library materials. Well, think again heidi dalibor of grafton, wisconsin, just got arrested for failing to return books she checked out from a library. Seuss a hatful of seuss from tecumseh district library for his daughter to read while they visited his parents. Teel says she never got any notices, because they were sent to an.
More libraries are throwing the book at scofflaws the. Tika sumpters mom arrested for overdue book fine essence. Nov 15, 2016 this is a strange story for the books. A texas man was arrested this week for failing to return a ged study guide he simply spent too long studying three years and was sent to. He said he couldnt return the item when it was due because he was serving a threeyear jail term for robbery.
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