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 arrested for failure to return a library book. Jory enck learned that the hard way when he was recently arrested over a book, a ged study. Tecumseh, mi melvin and cathy duren of tecumseh, michigan recently had warrants issued for their arrest over an overdue library book. Jory enck arrested in copperas cove for not returning ged study guide. Texas man booked for not returning a library book abc news. A texas man who was arrested for failing to return an overdue library book ignited an online flurry of snarky comments and headlines.
Copperas cove, texas arrests people for overdue library. Jory enck learned that the hard way when he was recently arrested over a book. In 2012, fouryearold pennsylvania girl katelyn jageman was questioned by police about why she had not returned her books to the library. Jail time for overdue library books trending nationwide loaded on. Jory enck was put behind bars for not returning an overdue ged study guide to his library. Texas man arrested and jailed for overdue library book. 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. Texas man, jory enck, arrested for failing to return study guide to library, report says.
Overdue library book leads to arrest the inquisitr. 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. The texas man was arrested for not returning his overdue ged booktexas man arrested and thrown in jail for overdue library bookvia gawker reports. Texas man arrested and thrown in jail for overdue library. A teenager has been jailed for failing to return an overdue library book. Unreturned library books can mean jail time nbc 5 dallas. Man arrested for overdue library book the fowler show. After police were called to his house for a domestic. Jory enck borrowed the book a study guide for the general eduational development ged exams. When it comes to overdue library books, though, texas hasnt been the only state to make waves. Enck was arrested last week after he was found to be in possession. A texas man who checked a book out of his local library in 2010. Jory enck arrested for not returning book to copperas cove library.
The overdue library book that led to encks arrest was a study. Jory enck had checked out a study guide for the general educational development ged tests, about three. Sometimes, however, certain events in life can get in the way of returning a library item on time. Judge pierce said patrons who keep library books beyond the due date prevent others from enjoying the books. Failure to do so could result in a trip to the big house. If we have not received notice that the overdue items have been. 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. 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. Jory enck arrested for not returning book to copperas cove. Communities cracking down on overdue books, with jail time. Enck of copperas cove, was arrested and jailed last week because a. 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. Not so, one texas man who has had a book for more than three years.
While most libraries around the country are doing their best to remain relevant, one. 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. Borrowers arrested for failing to return overdue books, dvds frustrated by the loss of property, towns arrest negligent library patrons. 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, a library patron in copperas cove, texas, was arrested last week after he failed to return a library book. Police in copperas cove, texas recently arrested jory enck for allegedly failing to return a ged study guide that. Austin, texas ap call it throwing the book at the bookworms. Back in texas, two women in baytown were arrested following traffic stops in 2006 and 2010, after police discovered they.
The arrest was part of the cities attempt to crack down on delinquent readers who long overdue books. Cove, texas, you best make darn sure you return it. A texas man who was arrested for failing to return an overdue library book ignited an. In april 2015, cathy duren borrowed the rome prophecy. Jail time for overdue library books trending nationwide. Lehmann said her police department doesnt aggressively pursue people who have overdue books.
He said he couldnt return the item when it was due because he was serving a threeyear jail term for robbery. 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. 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. A texas man who was arrested for failing to return an overdue library book ignited an online flurry of snarky comments and. Teenager jailed for failing to return overdue library book. Dear library has been advised that overdue loans andor fines from library remain outstanding, despite our earlier request for this matter to be resolved. 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. Overdue library books can be grounds for jail time.
No one wants to get arrested over a library book the other side of that is people who go to our library and cant have these materials, theyre put out, too. A man has had the book thrown at him for not returning an overdue study guide he took from a public library in 2010. Arrest warrants issued for overdue books the smoking gun. A texas man who was arrested for failing to return an overdue library book ignited an online flurry of. On wednesday jory enck was booked into jail and released for overdue library materials. Shawano witi usually if you have an overdue library book youll get a fine.
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. In texas, the long arm of the law spares no man including people with overdue library books. Gayle hazelbaker, director of the tecumseh district library, says the procedure for working with patrons who dont return missing books is lengthy and offers plenty of room to fix the issue. Texas man reportedly arrested due to overdue library book. Jory enck learned that the hard way when he was recently arrested over a book, a ged study guide, that he. This is the second texas arrest thats made the headlines this month, following a report concerning a richland hills woman who was arrested, stripsearched, and jailed because she failed to pay a traffic ticket on time. In july of 2014, the couples son used their library card to borrow a hatful of seuss from the tecumseh district library.
Patrons will receive a letter or email after an item is 14 days overdue. A texas man who was arrested for failing to return an overdue library book ignited an online overdue library books can be grounds for jail time. More libraries are throwing the book at scofflaws the. Man arrested for overdue library book man arrested for overdue library book. Couple arrested for overdue books at local library the. The city ordinance was passed because some patrons werent responding to requests to return their library materials.