New Jersey

Jersey City, NJ – Man injures 3 officers, threatens to kill them FREE TO GO under NJ Bail Reform

Weehawkin man injures three officers being taken into custody while threatening “I’m going to f__king kill all of you.” Jorge Simonetti, 39, of Weehawkin, was charged with terroristic threats, resisting arrest, obstructing a government function […]

Texas

Austin, TX – Man punches cop and attempts to push him into traffic, FREE TO GO under Travis County “soft on crime” policies

When you remove the deterrent of jail and accountability, what kind of message are we sending to those who disregard the law and scoff at being arrested? Southern Longoria, 23, was arrested after he assaulted […]

New Jersey

Jersey City, NJ – Woman arrested for 3rd time this year detained without bail for 10 decks of heroin under NJ Bail Reform

The flaws of NJ Bail Reform continue to set offenders up for failure. Eliminating monetary commercial bail in favor of unaccountable pretrial release lacks the necessary accountability that acted as a deterrent and required family and […]

New Jersey

Newark, NJ – Man arrested with several weapons and drugs including AK-47, 550 decks of heroin, cocaine now FREE TO GO under NJ Bail Reform

Newark man had cache of weapons and drugs – including an AK-47 rifle, a pump shotgun, two pistols, two revolvers, more than 400 rounds of ammunition (some body armor piercing hollow-points), extended magazines, 550 decks […]

Texas

Hurricane Harvey wrecked Houston’s bail system? Activist lawyer plays the blame game to cover for failing bail reform.

Bail activist lawyer’s “Hurricane Harvey” explanation as to why Houston’s bail system is a complete failure does not hold water. By Guest Columnist Jeff Clayton, Executive Director of the American Bail Coalition The Texas Tribune […]

New Jersey

North Brunswick Twp, NJ – Case worker arrested for aggravated sexual assault of child under his care FREE TO GO under NJ Bail Reform

While under his care, case worker sexually assaults child. Miguel Garrido, 23, of South Brunswick, was arrested and now faces charges of aggravated sexual assault, criminal sexual contact and using marijuana with the victim. Garrido […]