How A Drone, A Scorned Girlfriend, And Some Legwork Saved A $25,000 Bond;
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A fan from Bangladesh, a lawn seat that costs a fortune, and a $25,000 bond saved without a scuffle—this one moves from global shoutouts to ground-level action fast. We open with the audience love and then tear into the mess of modern ticketing: primary prices that start high, fees that stack higher, and a resale system that multiplies charges while artists and fans both lose. If you’ve ever paid triple digits to squint from the grass, you’ll feel this one in your wallet.
From there, we pivot into what we do best: real bail work with real stakes. In Robeson County, we map a target’s circle through surnames and social media, launch a drone from a quiet church lot to scan for dogs and plates, and make a hard call on whether to knock. The break arrives through a scorned girlfriend who points us straight to the door. We split positions, keep it calm, and the suspect walks out without a fight. No drama, no rubber rounds—just clean tactics, clear communication, and a bond company spared a $25K hit while taxpayers pay nothing.
We also dig into Irena’s Law and what it could mean across North Carolina: more secured bonds for violent charges, fewer blanket unsecures, and a likely shift in workload as cases move through the system. Magistrates are waiting on guidance, but we’re preparing for the ripple effects—more bonds written, more forfeitures, and more accountability. On the lighter side, we unveil a new “trigger fish” shirt from our coastal-themed shop, swap a few laughs about local culture, and float a big idea: bringing Dog the Bounty Hunter and Leland Chapman to Wilmington for a live show, a recorded podcast, and a VIP Q&A.
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Chapters
1. How A Drone, A Scorned Girlfriend, And Some Legwork Saved A $25,000 Bond; (00:00:00)
2. Global Shoutouts And Fan Mail; (00:00:35)
3. Ticketmaster Fees And Scalping Fallout; (00:03:21)
4. Merch Drop: Triggerfish Shirt; (00:06:07)
5. Middle East Peace And Culture Riffs; (00:08:26)
6. Sponsor Shoutout: NC Bail Agents; (00:12:22)
7. Case Setup: Tracking “Pa” In Robeson; (00:13:52)
8. Drone Recon And Intel Gathering; (00:17:12)
9. The Lead Breaks: Scorned Girlfriend; (00:20:12)
10. The Arrest: Smooth And Safe; (00:21:53)
11. Aftermath And $25K Bond Saved; (00:23:15)
12. Irena’s Law And Bond Policy; (00:24:59)
13. Live Event Idea With Dog & Leland; (00:27:00)
14. Venue, VIP, And Next Steps; (00:29:25)
15. Closing Thanks And Website (00:30:12)
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