A prosecution is underway in Barry County against James E. Carrington for impersonating a bail bondsman. This may be the first time in Missouri that a prosecution under this statute (374-789 RSMO) has been attempted.
Allegedly, Carrington claimed to be a bondsman while performing repossession work. A complaint was filed alleging Carrington claimed to be a bondsman and he threatened arrest when confronted while trying to repossess a vehicle.
The case number is 07BR-CR00723 filed in Barry County. Impersonating a bondsman is a Class D felony.
Carrington used the services a real bondsman and posted a $10,000 bond in the case.
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
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