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South Plainfield, NJ – Burglar arrested and released 7 hours later (despite immigration detainer) due to NJ Bail Reform arrested again for burglary after leaving pretrial release papers behind

Douglas Baudriz-Diaz, 39, was arrested after committing 2 home burglaries on the same day as his 1st arrest – then arrested again a few days later for yet another burglary. How did he get caught? […]

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Jersey City, NJ – Despite motion to detain alleged drug dealer, man charged with heroin distribution FREE TO GO under NJ Bail Reform

Anthony Davis, 47, of Jersey City, was charged with possession with intent to distribute heroin and cocaine, possession with intent to distribute within 1,000 feet of a school and within 500 feet of public property […]

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Carson City, NV – Governor Sandoval Vetoes Bail Reform Bill AB136 “no conclusive evidence that risk assessment methods are effective”

In a letter dated May 26, 2017, Governor Sandoval vetoed Nevada Assembly Bill 136 that would have had a major impact on criminal justice reform – specifically by relying on a “risk assessment tool” to determine […]

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Hackensack, NJ – Two men arrested with 4 1/2 pounds of deadly Fentanyl drug shipped via USPS – now FREE TO GO under NJ Bail Reform

Leo Mollette Jr., 41, and Eric Stalsbroten, 38, were both arrested at the Lodi post office after authorities investigating found that the pair picked up a major shipment of the powerful synthetic drug Fentanyl for […]