50 years ago: Repossessions on rez become an issue
As he headed into his sixth year as chairman, Raymond Nakai was worried about money. In particular, how members of the Navajo Tribal Council were spending it. In fiscal 1968, the tribe’s operating budget was about $14 million but some of that was coming from the tribe’s reserves and Nakai wanted the Council to live on the money the tribe … Continue reading →
Repo man shot while monitoring Cadillac on East Side
A repo man was shot Wednesday morning while surveying a black Cadillac that was to be repossessed at an apartment complex on the East Side. Some residents at an apartment complex in the 7100 block of Harlow Drive called police around 9 a.m. to report a man camped out in the parking lot in a white van. “They’re calling police, … Continue reading →
The Passing of a Legendary Industry Icon
Part of the response to Jeanne Bennett’s death that stands out to me is the number of people she not only knew but talked to (and helped) on a regular basis. Here is a letter submitted by Joe Taylor: Jeanne Bennett – An Industry Icon My dear friend, Jeanne Bennett, and a dear friend of many, passed away January 6th, … Continue reading →
They said they needed guns for protection because of their jobs. That wasn’t the problem.
A car salesman and a repo man at a D’Iberville car dealership have avoided prison in a federal investigation of the use of marijuana and gun ownership. Salesman Steven Lamont McKinney, 46, and repo worker Otis Kinta Pittman, 37, each received a $5,000 fine at sentencing hearings on Wednesday. They also received probation and house arrest. Both men have admitted … Continue reading →
Cops: Repossessed vehicle stolen from Norristown repo lot
NORRISTOWN >> At 8:20 p.m. Dec. 12 a man came into the police station to report a stolen vehicle. The victim told police he repossessed a 2008 Acura TL in April and parked it in a lot in the 300 block of Elm Street, but he was recently contacted by the car’s former owner, who had received a toll violation. … Continue reading →
Man Jailed After Pointing Gun At Repo Man In Round Rock
ROUND ROCK, TX — Police in Round Rock arrested an Austin man amid accusations he pulled a gun on someone who legally repossessed his car, according to a published report. Round Rock police originally charged James Bebber, 23, with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in August, but it wasn’t until Nov. 26 that he was arrested, according to newly released … Continue reading →
Riviera mayor’s car repossessed during council meeting
RIVIERA BEACH It wasn’t on the agenda but in the middle of a contentious city council meeting in October, the mayor’s car was towed away by a repo man. Police records obtained last week through a public information request show that at 6:37 p.m. on Oct. 18, Mayor Thomas Masters’ silver 2014 Subaru was towed from near the meeting at the city’s … Continue reading →
Va. man pleads guilty to wounding repo man
A New Church man who slashed the tire of his car and cut a repo man who had come to repossess the vehicle pleaded guilty to unlawful wounding in Accomack County court. Carlos Wise, 38, was in court Thursday to face a felony charge of malicious wounding in connection with the incident in June. A sentencing date was not set. Wise … Continue reading →
Petersburg mail carrier charged after car repossessed with hundreds of pieces of mail inside
PETERSBURG, Va. – A Petersburg mail carrier is facing charges after the Inspector General confirms his personal vehicle was repossessed with several hundred of pieces of mail inside. Some of that mail included hundreds of pieces of first class mail, advertisement mail, and Social Security checks of Petersburg residents, according to the Inspector General confirms. The mail was discovered inside of the repossessed vehicle that … Continue reading →