Many bondsmen are mourning the death of Florida bondsman Jerry Dongo, 32, who was married and the father of three. As reported several days ago, Dongo was killed trying to apprehend fugitive Christopher Walls in a car. Walls had a woman and child with him. Walls shot Dongo as he approached the car and then Walls used the young girl as a human shield to prevent the other agents from shooting him. Dongo was with three other licensed bondsmen at the scene. The bondsmen were able to apprehend Walls after the shooting.
Bail bond leaders from around the country are calling for more personal security after this tragic loss. George Zouvelos, President of the NYPBA, New York State Professional Bondsmen & Agents said in a press release, “Our work is extremely dangerous and we should own and wear the best possible body armor we can find. I welcome discussions with the various manufacturers of body armor to discuss the commercial bail industries options for acquiring body armor for our bondsmen.” Joe Mastrapa, general agent of BAIL YES Bonding Agency of Miami Florida said, "Bondsmen in Florida and across the United States mourn the loss of our fallen comrade Jerry Dongo. We ask that each bondsman who initiates apprehensions no matter what State he/she is in to please wear a bullet-proof vest and continue to exercise extreme caution while dealing with and apprehending felons no matter how minor the offense."
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Jerry Dongo.
Friday, July 13, 2007
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