Got out of jail

July

A Mount Vernon man who was being held on murder charges and was mistakenly released from Westchester County jail had readers expressing concern about the danger of this particular situation and whether this type of thing happens more than is publicized. The suspect, Vetal “Jerome” Bonhomme has since been apprehended. Read the latest update.

One reader wrote:

That’s a mistake that shouldn’t happen.

Another added:

Absolutely, this was a horrible accident, and thank God nobody was injured or worse.

There is also debate about what should be the consequences for the two corrections officers who were responsible for the bungling.
One poster wrote:

To fire these two officers would be wrong. There is such a change-over of officers qualified to work the booking division, it’s a miracle more mistakes aren’t made.

Another added:

Yes, they should be disciplined, but more importantly, the situation should be corrected so as not to be repeated. To even contemplate ruining the careers and the lives of these two officers is unforgiveable.

This entry was posted on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009 at 11:14 am by Tracey Princiotta. | Email This Post

One Response to “Got out of jail”

Colour1 July 25th, 2009 at 6:41 am
The county was just lucky that this kid thought he was going home and not fled to Mexico or Canada!!! Then we would have had a real problem!
The jail in Valhalla is so over crowded that is no wonder that this kind of thing doesn’t more often! No one should be fired over this, maybe a retraining but no fireing!
Joe Spano is a good guy, he’ll get to the bottem of this and a “Good lil talking to will happen”!!!

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