Sun Leader Publishes New Information in Fugitive Recovery Case

The Lake Sun Leader has published new information and a correction in the case between bondsman David Vinson and his client Ronald Brown. The newspaper reports that Brown, 25, was facing multiple charges passing bad checks and driving with a suspended license. On October 12, he was scheduled to appear in court. Versailles Assistant Police Chief James Burkhart said Brown had sent a 'significant other' into court for him to make an excuse why he couldn't be there while Brown was outside in his vehicle circling town. When Vinson found him, they took off in a car chase through Versailles, Burkhart said. Vinson managed to corner Brown on a dead-end street. There was yelling, Burkhart said, which prompted nearby residents to call police. As officers were arriving, Brown escaped by driving through a resident's yard. That's when Vinson allegedly fired his gun at Brown's vehicle. Vinson was charged with five felony counts including assault in the first degree and unlawful use of a weapon. He was taken into custody by the Versailles Police Department and held on a $50,000 cash-only bond. His bond was later reduced to $25,000, 10 percent cash or surety bond and posted by one of Vinson's agents.

Last week, it was reported that the fugitive’s name was Randall Brown and he remains at large. A correction was published yesterday in which the Sun Leader reported that the fugitive’s name is Ronald E. Brown and he has been in custody since last November. My previous post has been amended to reflect the correction.