Sunday, September 21, 2008 — Insurance Commissioner Jim Long has announced the arrest of Rodney Turner, 38, and Emily Turner, 53, both of 221 Arey Ave., Albemarle.
Rodney Turner was arrested Tuesday and charged with one count of acting as an unlicensed bail bondsmen; he was processed at the Stanly County Magis-trate’s office and given a $500 secured bond.
Emily Turner turned herself into authorities Tuesday and was charged with one count each of discharging a weapon into an occupied vehicle, careless and reckless driving and discharging a weapon inside city limits. She was released on a written promise to appear in court.
Department investigators allege: Emily Turner, a licensed bail bondsman, and her son, Rodney, were tipped off that one of Emily’s clients — an individual that she had posted bond for — was going to leave town, therefore making her responsible for the entire bond if he didn’t appear in court.
While driving her vehicle, Emily spotted her client on the road. She swerved to force him to stop driving and exited her vehicle. Upon exiting her vehicle, she fired a round at her client’s vehicle.
Rodney Turner was following his mother in his own vehicle, and when her client did not stop, Rodney chased after him.
The Department of Insurance employs 20 sworn law enforcement officers to investigate claims of insurance fraud. In 2007, these investigators saw more than 525 cases successfully closed with more than $14.5 million in restitution and recoveries, 53 criminal convictions and 109 arrests.
To report suspected fraud, contact the Department of Insurance Investigations Division at (919) 807-6840. Callers may remain anonymous. Information is also available at www.ncdoi.com.
Dexter Hinson can be contacted by email at snaponline21@carolina.rr.com.
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