Jory enck borrowed the book a study guide for the general eduational development ged exams. The publication reported at the time that enck, then 18, was a suspect in a. Nov 02, 20 a teenager has been jailed for failing to return an overdue library book. 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. Jory enck had checked out a study guide for the general educational development ged tests, about three. More libraries are throwing the book at scofflaws the. 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. When it comes to overdue library books, though, texas hasnt been the only state to make waves. George carlin official youtube channel recommended for you. Shawano witi usually if you have an overdue library book youll get a fine. Charlton library sends police to collect overdue books from 5yearold january 2, 2012 at 7.
Occasionally, books appear on library shelves after decades out in the world, sometimes accompanied by a cheque from a patron with a guilty conscience. Once they arrived, they arrested based on a previous warrant for theft of the study guide. Enck was also arrested in 2012 for a much more serious crime. 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. Overdue library books can be grounds for jail time. Borrowers arrested for failing to return overdue books, dvds frustrated by the loss of property, towns arrest negligent library patrons. Texas man arrested and jailed for overdue library book rt. An overdue library book led to the arrest of a texas man. Enck of copperas cove, was arrested and jailed last week because a book he had borrowed was three years.
He said he couldnt return the item when it was due because he was serving a threeyear jail term for robbery. The police went to his address due to a reported disturbance. He was promptly arrested for theft since he failed to return his overdue library book. Nov 04, 20 the vancouver public library recently used smiling faces rather than mugshots to ferret out lost books during an amnesty campaign promising to forgive fines on overdue books. Texas man, jory enck, arrested for failing to return. Enck of copperas cove, was arrested and jailed last week because a. 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. Jory enck borrowed the book a study guide for the general eduational development ged exams from his local library. Julie lehmann of the copperas cove police department about the arrest. After police were called to his house for a domestic.
Nov, 20 man arrested for overdue library book the fowler show. Jail time for overdue library books trending nationwide prison. Texas man reportedly arrested due to overdue library book. 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. Texas man arrested for not returning a library book.
If you are late with returning a book, some states will actually charge you. Charlton, charlton public library, dan dowd, library, overdue books. When should you face jail time for overdue library books. The publication reported at the time that enck, then 18, was a. Texan man jailed for keeping overdue library study. 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. Life is worth losing dumb americans george carlin duration. I think next time i will probably just purchase a book from amazon, enck told the killeen daily herald after his arrest.
Patrons will receive a letter or email after an item is 14 days overdue. The mugshot of jory enck, of copperas cove, who was arrested after he allegedly failed to return an overdue library book. Texas man, jory enck, arrested for failing to return study. One of the most reliable bookish forms of nonnews is the library book finally returned50 years late. On wednesday jory enck was booked into jail and released for overdue library materials. Charlton library sends police to collect overdue books. In texas, the long arm of the law spares no man including people with overdue library books. Unreturned library books can often mean jail time deseret news. According to kwtxtv, 19yearold jory enck of copperas cove, texas, was arrested and put behind bars over an unreturned ged study guide. Iowa law classifies failure to return library materials as theft, and the town has a 1993 ordinance, said sue padilla, director of the newton 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 lone star. Texas man, jory enck, arrested for failing to return study guide to library, report says. Unreturned library books can mean jail courierpost. Jory enck was put behind bars for not returning an overdue ged study guide to his library. Jory enck reportedly checked out a ged study guide from the copperas cove city library in 2010. Copperas cove, texas arrests people for overdue library. Copperas cove, texas arrests people for overdue library 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. 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. 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. According to court documents, jory enck checked out a. An american man was jailed for not returning a library book.
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. Texas man arrested and jailed for overdue library book gawker. I dont have statistics on it, but it is quite frequently, she said. Overdue library books can be grounds for jail time talking. His booking is a result of a local ordinance put in place. Sometimes, however, certain events in life can get in the way of returning a library item on time.
He was arrested for robbery and spent three years in jail preventing. Texas man booked for not returning a library book abc news. Couple arrested for overdue books at local library the. When he failed to return the book, a warrant was issued for his arrest. Jory enck, 19, was reportedly arrested for not returning a book he. A texas man who was arrested for failing to return an overdue library book ignited an online flurry of. 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. Dec 27, 20 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. Texas man arrested and jailed for overdue library book. Jory enck was arrested for failure to return a library book. Texans arrest for overdue library book a rare case. A texas man found himself booked into jail last week. Nov 02, 20 an overdue library book led to the arrest of a texas man. Jory enck was booked into jail wednesday for having overdue 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. Communities cracking down on overdue books, with jail time. Man arrested for overdue library book the fowler show. Lehmann said her police department doesnt aggressively pursue people who have overdue books. Since 2002, the city library has had a strict rule when it comes to overdue books. Jory enck was arrested last week after he was found to be in. For the most part, libraries are a free service that many local residents enjoy, yet sometimes, overdue library books can result in fines, warrants or even jail time. Oct 30, 2014 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. 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 was arrested last week after he was found to be in possession of a ged. According to court documents, jory enck checked out a ged study guide in 2010 and never. Keye visited the copperas cove public library and found that the book in question had since been returned. The city ordinance was passed because some patrons werent responding to requests to return their library materials. Texas man reportedly arrested due to overdue library book fox news. Oct 31, 20 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. Back in texas, two women in baytown were arrested following traffic stops in 2006 and 2010, after police discovered they had outstanding warrants for unreturned library books.
Unreturned library books can mean jail time nbc 5 dallas. Jail time for overdue library books trending nationwide. Dec 27, 20 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. Teenager jailed for failing to return overdue library book. Indianabased unique management services is a collection agency that works with more than 1,600 libraries nationwide to recover overdue materials and administer fines and. Nov 01, 20 a texas man found himself booked into jail last week. 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. Texas man arrested for overdue library book yahoo news. Jory enck, a 19year old from the southern state of texas, was arrested and. In 2012, fouryearold pennsylvania girl katelyn jageman was questioned by police about why she had not returned her books to the library. A teenager has been jailed for failing to return an overdue library book.