People v. Internat. Fidelity Ins. CA5

FACTS

After receiving the bail forfeiture notice, Lucky began an investigation to discover McDowell’s whereabouts. Barry Pearlstein, owner of Lucky, contacted Ernie Muro of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), who referred him to Parole Agent Ron Ladd, defendant’s parole officer. Ladd showed little interest in the case and stated he did not have time to look for McDowell. Subsequently it was discovered that McDowell was in Pasco, Washington. Pearlstein contacted Agent Rick Shaw of the United States Department of Justice, to whom he forwarded a copy of his Unless otherwise noted, all further statutory references are to the Penal Code.

2. investigation file. Shaw then forwarded the information to the United States Marshals’ office. On or about November 25, 2012, McDowell was arrested by the United States Marshal. On November 28, 2012, he was booked into the Benton County Jail in Kennewick, Washington. A declaration signed by a clerk at the Benton County Jail indicates that McDowell was arrested on the Fresno County warrant. Pearlstein contacted Ladd and Muro after the arrest. Ladd and Muro indicated there was a process for returning McDowell…