Man tries to pay court in dirty pennies, sent to jail
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By Ann McGlynn | Thursday, June 26, 2008 |
James Ward (Contributed photo)
A man accused of driving with a defective tire is spending seven days in jail after he attempted to pay a bond in dirty pennies and crumpled-up dollar bills, court records show.
James R. Ward, 60, of Center Junction, Iowa, was sent to Scott County Jail on Thursday by Associate Court Judge Christine Dalton, records show.
Ward was arrested on May 12 for driving a tractor trailer on Interstate Highway 280 with a defective tire. The proposed fine and court costs totaled $68.20.
However, Ward decided he wanted a jury trial. In order to do so, Dalton required he post a $100 bond. She set trial for Monday morning.
Ward brought the $100 bond to the clerk of court Thursday. The money consisted of a box of pennies covered with some sort of unknown substance and several crumpled dollar bills, records show.
Documents do not indicate how much of each he brought. Signs posted in the clerk’s office say they will not accept more than $3 in pennies for payment.
Ann McGlynn can be contacted at (563) 383-2336 or amcglynn@qctimes.com.
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