The city ordinance was passed because some patrons werent responding to requests to return their library materials. Austin, texas ap call it throwing the book at the bookworms. If you are late with returning a book, some states will actually charge you with theft. Jory enck borrowed the book a study guide for the general eduational development ged exams. Texas man reportedly arrested due to overdue library book. Couple arrested for overdue books at local library the. The mugshot of jory enck, of copperas cove, who was arrested after he allegedly failed to return an overdue library book. On wednesday, jory enck was booked into jail, and later released, because he had failed to return an overdue book to the copperas cove city library. Police in copperas cove, texas recently arrested jory enck for allegedly failing to return a ged study guide that he checked out of the local library in 2010. In april 2016, the durens faced legal action and jail time for two overdue library books.
The book was lost and forgotten about by the durens. Sticking his nose behind books has landed a texas man behind bars after he failed to return an overdue text for three years reported an ordinance in copperas cove, texas allows authorities to issue arrest warrants for late library patrons, and police have just booked a bookworm. In april 2015, cathy duren borrowed the rome prophecy. Seuss a hatful of seuss from tecumseh district library for his daughter to read while they visited his parents.
Jail time for overdue library books trending nationwide. Jory enck was arrested last week after he was found to be in possession of a ged. An overdue library book led to the arrest of a texas man. Jory enck learned that the hard way when he was recently arrested over a book, a ged study guide, that he checked out and failed to return. Texas man arrested and jailed for overdue library book gawker. And back in 2008, a 20yearold woman in grafton, wisconsin, who ignored a notice to appear in court, was arrested and booked into jail after failing to pay library fines. Texas man arrested for overdue library book yahoo news. Texas man, jory enck, arrested for failing to return study. Mugshot of jory enck, arrested when he failed to return a study guide to the local library. Jory enck was arrested for failure to return a library book. Jory enck, 19, was reportedly arrested for not returning a book he. In texas, the long arm of the law spares no man including people with overdue library books.
Not so, one texas man who has had a book for more than three years. When it comes to overdue library books, though, texas hasnt been the only state to make waves. A texas man found himself booked into jail last week. Enck should have returned the materials and he needed to learn a lesson. Communities cracking down on overdue books, with jail time. According to kwtxtv, 19yearold jory enck of copperas cove, texas, was arrested and put behind bars over an unreturned ged study guide.
Jory enck failed to return a book to the library for three years and was. More libraries are throwing the book at scofflaws the. Jory enck, 19, was reportedly arrested for not returning a book he checked out of a central texas library three years ago. Overdue library books can be grounds for jail time. Going to do about this patron dollar bond is a little bit much. After an item is 28 days overdue, the library will send out a second letter. An american man was jailed for not returning a library book. Last week police arrested him on a warrant for not returning library materials. Jory enck, a 19 yearold from the southern state of texas, was arrested and. The texas man was arrested for not returning his overdue ged book. On wednesday jory enck was booked into jail and released for overdue library. Sometimes, however, certain events in life can get in the way of returning a library item on time. When it has been 60 days after the second notice, patrons will receive a third letter. Jory enck reportedly checked out a ged study guide from the copperas cove city library in 2010.
Texas man arrested for not returning a library book. Texas man arrested and thrown in jail for overdue library book. His booking is a result of a local ordinance put in place. When he failed to return the book, a warrant was issued for his arrest. Tecumseh, mi melvin and cathy duren of tecumseh, michigan recently had warrants issued for their arrest over an overdue library book. Texan jory enck was arrested and jailed for a day last year after he was found to be in possession of an overdue study guide. 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 lone star state extending its toughoncrime bravado. According to court documents, jory enck checked out a. A texas man who was arrested for failing to return an overdue library book ignited an online flurry of. Jory enck had checked out a study guide for the general educational development ged tests, about three. Enck of copperas cove, was arrested and jailed last week because a. Borrowers arrested for failing to return overdue books, dvds frustrated by the loss of property, towns arrest negligent library patrons.
Since 2002, the city library has had a strict rule when it comes to overdue books. Jory enck learned that the hard way when he was recently arrested over a book, a ged study guide, that he checked out and failed to return three. Jory enck was booked into jail wednesday for having overdue library. Texas man arrested and jailed for overdue library book. Patrons have 10 days to respond to the third letter before the library will send out a final certified letter stating that the patron has 10 days to come into the library and speak. In copperas cove, texas, a man named jory enck was recently jailed for failing to return an overdue ged study guide from three years ago.
Texan man jailed for keeping overdue library study. In july of 2014, their son used cathys card to check out dr. Jory enck arrested for not returning book to copperas cove library. Texas town jails man for not returning library book. Jory enck was arrested last week after he was found to be in possession. Unreturned library books can mean jail courierpost. Teenager jailed for failing to return overdue library book. People usually return a book before its overdue to prevent increasing fines. Texas man reportedly arrested due to overdue library book fox news. A man had the book thrown at him when he failed to return an overdue study guide to his local library. Repairing a broken hinge on a library book duration. The city ordinance was passed to crack down on delinquent readers.
When should you face jail time for overdue library books. A texas man who was arrested for failing to return an overdue library book ignited an online. In copperas cove, texas, a man named jory enck was recently jailed for failing to return an. Jory enck learned that the hard way when he was recently arrested over a book, a ged study guide, that he checked out and failed to return three years ago.
Shawano witi usually if you have an overdue library book youll get a fine. Jory enck was put behind bars for not returning an overdue ged study guide to his library. Unreturned library books can mean jail time nbc 5 dallas. Copperas cove, texas arrests people for overdue library. Emily canellossimms paid the fine to kewanee public library in illinois after finding the book in her mothers house. Via gawker reports while most libraries around the country are doing their best to remain relevant, one texas town has decided to speed up its librarys demise by threatening to arrest residents who dont return books on time. Jory enck learned that the hard way when he was recently arrested over a book, a ged study guide, that he checked out and failed to return three years ago, keye reports. Jory enck, who checked out a ged study guide in 2010, was placed behind bars last wednesday after police noticed a warrant for the overdue book during a.
Texas town puts residents behind bars for failing to. In 2012, fouryearold pennsylvania girl katelyn jageman was questioned by police about why she had not returned her books to the library. Texas man booked for not returning a library book abc news. After police were called to his house for a domestic. 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. Like all spacefiller human interest pieces, these stories dont do anything beyond, to quote the immortal kent brockman, tug at the heart and fog at the mind. Jory enck, a 19yearold from the southern state of texas, was arrested and. A texas man was arrested by copperas cove police last week for failing to return a library book checked out over three years ago. Court documents show he checked out a ged study guide in 2010 and didnt respond to attempts from the library to get the book back. One of the most reliable bookish forms of nonnews is the library book finally returned50 years late. It allows the police to arrest library users who fail to return overdue books for over.
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 lone star state extending its toughoncrime bravado to books. Fifth harmony overdue library book parody duration. A central texas man who was arrested for failing to return an overdue library book ignited an online flurry of snarky comments and headlines about the lone star state extending its toughoncrime. A teenager has been jailed for failing to return an overdue library book. Texas man arrested for failing to return a library book he borrowed. On wednesday jory enck was booked into jail and released for overdue library materials. He said he couldnt return the item when it was due because he was serving a threeyear jail term for robbery. In july of 2014, the couples son used their library card to borrow a hatful of seuss from the tecumseh district library. 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.
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