Comments on: Multi-State Theft Ring Busted With 3 Year Old Child http://joesbunker.net/blog/2008/10/15/multi-state-theft-ring-busted-with-3-year-old-child/ Loss Prevention Is Not Sales Prevention Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:40:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Anonymous http://joesbunker.net/blog/2008/10/15/multi-state-theft-ring-busted-with-3-year-old-child/comment-page-1/#comment-10118 Anonymous Sun, 13 Jun 2010 06:19:31 +0000 http://joesbunker.net/blog/?p=224#comment-10118 I am absolutely petrified by this... I dated James Clay in my freshmen year of high school. Being the naive, young, curious girl I was at the time put me in danger and I realized that early on and was able to rid myself of this monster when he went to prison the FIRST time... I am lucky I am alive. He has tried to contact me as recently as a little over two years ago. I believe he was also re-jailed after his first stint in prison after raping a friend of ours' young sister. He is a predatory villain who should be locked away with the key thrown away... I am happily married with a home and life of my own now and I couldn't breathe a louder sigh of relief knowing that this criminal is behind bars... I am absolutely petrified by this… I dated James Clay in my freshmen year of high school. Being the naive, young, curious girl I was at the time put me in danger and I realized that early on and was able to rid myself of this monster when he went to prison the FIRST time… I am lucky I am alive. He has tried to contact me as recently as a little over two years ago. I believe he was also re-jailed after his first stint in prison after raping a friend of ours’ young sister. He is a predatory villain who should be locked away with the key thrown away… I am happily married with a home and life of my own now and I couldn’t breathe a louder sigh of relief knowing that this criminal is behind bars…

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]]> By: Joe http://joesbunker.net/blog/2008/10/15/multi-state-theft-ring-busted-with-3-year-old-child/comment-page-1/#comment-2522 Joe Sun, 14 Dec 2008 06:13:02 +0000 http://joesbunker.net/blog/?p=224#comment-2522 Trisha and Cheryl, Thanks so much for your comments. I write a lot on this blog about parents and/or guardians who go shoplifting with their kids in tow. This particular incident seems to be one of the more popular stories on this site right now. As I'm sure you'll both agree, this kind of thing can change lives forever, and not for the better. I have a real problem with any parent who would disregard the safety of their child in such a way. This is not the worst case we've heard and written about, though. There are actually parents who have abandoned their children with store employees in their efforts to escape being caught. I do sincerely hope that little Jocelyn is well, and I'm sure that she is in a much better environment now, just from reading all of your comments. With time, she'll get over all of this. Kids are tough, and very resilient. If there is anything I can do to help, please don't hesitate to contact me. Trisha and Cheryl,

Thanks so much for your comments. I write a lot on this blog about parents and/or guardians who go shoplifting with their kids in tow. This particular incident seems to be one of the more popular stories on this site right now.
As I’m sure you’ll both agree, this kind of thing can change lives forever, and not for the better. I have a real problem with any parent who would disregard the safety of their child in such a way. This is not the worst case we’ve heard and written about, though. There are actually parents who have abandoned their children with store employees in their efforts to escape being caught.
I do sincerely hope that little Jocelyn is well, and I’m sure that she is in a much better environment now, just from reading all of your comments. With time, she’ll get over all of this. Kids are tough, and very resilient. If there is anything I can do to help, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

]]> By: Cheryl Tague http://joesbunker.net/blog/2008/10/15/multi-state-theft-ring-busted-with-3-year-old-child/comment-page-1/#comment-2520 Cheryl Tague Sun, 14 Dec 2008 01:32:10 +0000 http://joesbunker.net/blog/?p=224#comment-2520 Trisha - You said what needed to be said, and very eloquently! Trisha – You said what needed to be said, and very eloquently!

]]> By: Trisha http://joesbunker.net/blog/2008/10/15/multi-state-theft-ring-busted-with-3-year-old-child/comment-page-1/#comment-2519 Trisha Sun, 14 Dec 2008 00:57:28 +0000 http://joesbunker.net/blog/?p=224#comment-2519 I am Jocelyn's Grammy and Brandon's(Jocelyn's father) mother. As with all stories there are 2 sides to the issue of Brandon, Ashley and Jocelyn and who did or did not fulfill responsibilities. That being said, the main issue is Jocelyn's well being. Currently she is living with her daddy and doing wonderfully well! Some recurring stories and behavior are of concern and will be addressed by professionals. As for why it took GA so long to locate Brandon - Georgia did NOT. North Carolina Child Protective Services contacted us. Had it not been for that bright funny little 3 year old this would not have happened - she would have been placed in permanent foster care. Ashley told CPS that she did not know where the father was and that he had never been involved with his daughter - all of which are completely untrue. When interviewed, Jocelyn is the one who told CPS all about her daddy. They went the extra mile to see that Brandon was located. Words cannot express how thankful we are to those folks. Jocelyn's case worker and her temp foster mom are angels and will always be in my prayers. All who read this should know that Brandon and Ashley love Jocelyn very much. They both want all the best of everything for her. Ashley has made some very unwise decisions, but in my heart I know that if she had ever had any idea how this would effect Jocelyn she would NEVER have made those decisions. I know this is an extreme wake up call for Ashley and I can only pray that she learns from it. I am Jocelyn’s Grammy and Brandon’s(Jocelyn’s father) mother. As with all stories there are 2 sides to the issue of Brandon, Ashley and Jocelyn and who did or did not fulfill responsibilities. That being said, the main issue is Jocelyn’s well being. Currently she is living with her daddy and doing wonderfully well! Some recurring stories and behavior are of concern and will be addressed by professionals.

As for why it took GA so long to locate Brandon – Georgia did NOT. North Carolina Child Protective Services contacted us. Had it not been for that bright funny little 3 year old this would not have happened – she would have been placed in permanent foster care. Ashley told CPS that she did not know where the father was and that he had never been involved with his daughter – all of which are completely untrue. When interviewed, Jocelyn is the one who told CPS all about her daddy. They went the extra mile to see that Brandon was located. Words cannot express how thankful we are to those folks. Jocelyn’s case worker and her temp foster mom are angels and will always be in my prayers.

All who read this should know that Brandon and Ashley love Jocelyn very much. They both want all the best of everything for her. Ashley has made some very unwise decisions, but in my heart I know that if she had ever had any idea how this would effect Jocelyn she would NEVER have made those decisions. I know this is an extreme wake up call for Ashley and I can only pray that she learns from it.

]]> By: Cheryl Tague http://joesbunker.net/blog/2008/10/15/multi-state-theft-ring-busted-with-3-year-old-child/comment-page-1/#comment-2518 Cheryl Tague Sun, 14 Dec 2008 00:42:11 +0000 http://joesbunker.net/blog/?p=224#comment-2518 Anna - Can you share or do you know the current status of Ashley's legal status? Trial date been scheduled? Jail time she is looking at? Anna – Can you share or do you know the current status of Ashley’s legal status? Trial date been scheduled? Jail time she is looking at?

]]> By: Joe http://joesbunker.net/blog/2008/10/15/multi-state-theft-ring-busted-with-3-year-old-child/comment-page-1/#comment-2352 Joe Sat, 06 Dec 2008 03:59:45 +0000 http://joesbunker.net/blog/?p=224#comment-2352 Anna, Thanks for sharing your story with us. I would love to talk to you more about this incident. Please contact me privately, if you'd like, so we can talk more. You can email me by clicking on the "contact me" link at the top of the page. Joe Anna,

Thanks for sharing your story with us. I would love to talk to you more about this incident. Please contact me privately, if you’d like, so we can talk more. You can email me by clicking on the “contact me” link at the top of the page.

Joe

]]> By: Anna http://joesbunker.net/blog/2008/10/15/multi-state-theft-ring-busted-with-3-year-old-child/comment-page-1/#comment-2349 Anna Sat, 06 Dec 2008 01:43:11 +0000 http://joesbunker.net/blog/?p=224#comment-2349 I am the other female that was caught with them. I spent 37 days in county lockup until my family came from IL and bonded me out. James and Ashley made bail and bolted while leaving me in jail. They have both been caught and are in federal custody. They took most of my belongings and sold them while I was in jail. I can't believe it took GA so long to contact Jocelyn's father but since he is not on the birth certificate it would complicate matters. I also know for a fact Ashley never withheld Jocelyn from her ex. He was refusing to accept her calls after he stopped paying child support. Before I get any comments on hanging out with a sex offender. I seriously didn't know I didn't even find out until I was arrested and is the reason I was coroporitive with the police. Jocelyn is a beautiful wonderful sweet child. Extremely smart and a bit of a chatterbox. I am glad she is safe and away from the lifestyle that she was dragged into by her mother. I was worried about her and am glad that she is with a loving family again. I seriously doubt Ashley will ever regain custody due to the fact that she jumped bond and abandoned her child. I am the other female that was caught with them. I spent 37 days in county lockup until my family came from IL and bonded me out. James and Ashley made bail and bolted while leaving me in jail. They have both been caught and are in federal custody. They took most of my belongings and sold them while I was in jail. I can’t believe it took GA so long to contact Jocelyn’s father but since he is not on the birth certificate it would complicate matters. I also know for a fact Ashley never withheld Jocelyn from her ex. He was refusing to accept her calls after he stopped paying child support. Before I get any comments on hanging out with a sex offender. I seriously didn’t know I didn’t even find out until I was arrested and is the reason I was coroporitive with the police. Jocelyn is a beautiful wonderful sweet child. Extremely smart and a bit of a chatterbox. I am glad she is safe and away from the lifestyle that she was dragged into by her mother. I was worried about her and am glad that she is with a loving family again. I seriously doubt Ashley will ever regain custody due to the fact that she jumped bond and abandoned her child.

]]> By: Cheryl http://joesbunker.net/blog/2008/10/15/multi-state-theft-ring-busted-with-3-year-old-child/comment-page-1/#comment-1970 Cheryl Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:20:51 +0000 http://joesbunker.net/blog/?p=224#comment-1970 Do you know of any support groups who can give recommendations on how to avoid the mother getting Jocelyn once she is out of prison. One attorney wants $5000 up front money. Just wondered what others have done to get full custody. Do you know of any support groups who can give recommendations on how to avoid the mother getting Jocelyn once she is out of prison. One attorney wants $5000 up front money. Just wondered what others have done to get full custody.

]]> By: Joe http://joesbunker.net/blog/2008/10/15/multi-state-theft-ring-busted-with-3-year-old-child/comment-page-1/#comment-1569 Joe Fri, 07 Nov 2008 21:47:38 +0000 http://joesbunker.net/blog/?p=224#comment-1569 Wow! I see this article struck a chord. Thank you all for your comments. It is my hope that these articles will help educate folks about this problem. We need to get tough on parents who subject their kids to criminal activity, and somehow protect the kids without the bureaucracy that leaves them with strangers for weeks. It is a tough problem, and of course our thoughts and prayers go out on behalf of little Jocelyn and her family. Joe Wow! I see this article struck a chord. Thank you all for your comments. It is my hope that these articles will help educate folks about this problem. We need to get tough on parents who subject their kids to criminal activity, and somehow protect the kids without the bureaucracy that leaves them with strangers for weeks.
It is a tough problem, and of course our thoughts and prayers go out on behalf of little Jocelyn and her family.

Joe

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