Michigan woman says she had a warrant out for arrest over 2 overdue library books. The suspect didnt seem excited to talk to local media about his case. Janice acquista, was arrested over an overdue library book in. Couple arrested for overdue books at local library the tecumseh herald. Couple arrested for overdue books at local library the. Hear the unbelievable story of mindy jones, who was suspended from her job for failing to return books to the library. Couple arrested for overdue books at local library, tecumseh herald, april 14, 2016. Michigan woman named in arrest warrant for overdue library. Tika sumpter says mom was arrested for overdue library book. New borrowers need proof of florida residency and identification. Michigan mother of five faces 93 days in jail for failing. The other side of that is people that go to our library and cant have these materials, theyre put out too, he said of the reaction to getting an arrest in such a case. The charlotte library doesnt comment on individual cases, but it stated that for overdue book charges, late notices are sent after a few weeks, then a month, three months, and again at four months. 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.
Melinda said she never got them because she moved frequently during the time period. All those salaries to be paid, court utilities and what has to add up to thousands of dollars. And who the hell is so lazy that they can return books to the library after receiving a bunch of letters and seven phone calls. Couple threatened with jail for overdue library books. A texas man who was arrested for failing to return an overdue library book ignited an. A woman failed to return two public library books on time and was faced with an arrest. Shawano witi usually if you have an overdue library book youll get a fine. Mgn image jones says where the sidewalk ends and the night trilogy were checked out. Texas man reportedly arrested due to overdue library book. Michigan woman gets arrested for late library books youtube. A michigan mother who was seeking a promotion thought it was a joke when her boss told her there was a warrant out for her arrest after failing to return two library books.
Actress tika sumpter says that her mother, janice acquista, was arrested for an overdue library book in north carolina. Michigan woman has outstanding arrest warrant for overdue. Charlotte woman gets arrest warrant for late library books. This mothers overdue library books led to a warrant for. Wilxgray news 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, wilx reported. 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. A woman was arrested in rogers on sunday for not turning in three library books, according to the rogers city prosecutors office. This is the second texas arrest thats made the headlines this month, following a report concerning a richland hills woman who was arrested, stripsearched, and jailed because she failed to pay a traffic ticket on time. Mom faces fines, possible jail time over late library books. Make sure you turn in your library books north carolina. Michigan couple arraigned on larceny charges for late library books two overdue library books have landed a married couple in tecumseh, michigan, afoul of the law. When it comes to overdue library books, though, texas hasnt been the only state to. Michigan woman has outstanding arrest warrant for overdue library books cnn video when a michigan woman went through a background check for a. 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.
People usually return a book before its overdue to prevent increasing fines. 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. Yup treated like a criminal for a late fee of 10 dollars for over due books from the library. Doesnt it cost the countystate more money to arrest and imprison the guy, than to just eat the cost of a new book. When a michigan woman went through a background check for a promotion at work, she found out there was a warrant out for her arrest, all over some overdue library books. A woman failed to return two public library books on time and was faced with an arrest warrant. Tika sumpter says mom was arrested for overdue library. Catherine duren and melvin duren each had books overdue from the tecumseh district library. Female security guard is suspended after her boss ran a background check and found out she had a warrant for her arrest for failing to return two library books. In july of 2014, the couples son used their library card to borrow a hatful of seuss from the tecumseh district library. Were trying to help recover taxpayer money that is flatout taken from the library, lenawee county prosecutor burke castleberry told the newspaper. A woman might go to jail for forgetting to return library. Michigan woman gets arrested for late library books cbs 17.
In april 2016, the durens faced legal action and jail time for two overdue library books. Texas man arrested and jailed for overdue library book. Heidi dalibor, 20, told the news graphic in cedarburg she ignored the library s calls and letters as well as a. State agency employees and elected officials may apply for a library card online. Tecumseh residents cathy and melvin duren were arrested on friday, april 8, after they failed to return two books checked out of the tecumseh district library tdl. She was cuffed by police in front of her mothers home in august 2008 for failing to return white oleander and angels and demons. Tecumseh, mi melvin and cathy duren of tecumseh, michigan recently had warrants issued for their arrest over an overdue library book. Austin, texas ap call it throwing the book at the bookworms. 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. Ap a midmichigan woman was seeking a promotion, but learned she was named in a warrant for failing to return books to her local library. 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. Failure to do so could result in a trip to the big house.
Working mom faces possible jail time over late library books. Sometimes, however, certain events in life can get in the way of returning a library item on time. If you check a book out in copperas cove, texas, you best make darn sure you return it. A texas man who checked a book out of his local library in 2010 and failed to return it was arrested and jailed on wednesday. Mindy jones is facing jail time for overdue library books. Arrest warrant issued for overdue library books in michigan. The mugshot of jory enck, of copperas cove, who was arrested after he allegedly failed to return an overdue library book. This mothers overdue library books led to a warrant for her arrest duration. He was arrested because he failed to appear in court when he was ordered to. A grafton woman has been arrested and booked for failing to pay her library fines. 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. Ban the deadbeat from the library and be done with it. In april 2015, cathy duren borrowed the rome prophecy. Next time you bring back a library book a few days past its due date, know that your fine could have been a lot worse.
Man arrested and jailed for overdue library books fark. 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 items. Michigan woman faces criminal charge over 2 late library books. A michigan woman was arrested after turning two library books in two years past their due date. Woman gets arrest warrant for turning in library books 2. My mom was just arrested for having a late fee of 10 dollars on an overdue book. Former grafton resident heidi dalibor still has the two library books that landed her in jail. Arras says people are notified about overdue books before fines are turned over. Melinda sandersjones said she attempted to use a printer at her local library and was told that she couldnt use it until she returned her overdue books.
A spokesperson for the library said staff notifies cardholders about overdue books when theyre a week, two weeks, a month, three months and about four months overdue before turning the fines. Overdue library books could cost this woman her job fox. Last month, the married mother of two crashed her car on mason street. The johnston county sheriffs office told page six that acquista was arrested on monday for a bad check, though its unclear if the check was related to an overdue book. Make sure you turn in your library books north carolina, the actress began a lengthy twitter missive. Arrest warrant issued for overdue library books in.
Michigan woman says she had a warrant out for arrest over. Woman finds out she had a warrant out for her arrest for. 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. A michigan woman was served with an arrest warrant and is facing possible jail time after she was charged for failing to return rental property, in this case some overdue library books.
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