Two years ago the names Chuck and Dale Ingram were not ones I had ever heard of. They rum a small Bail Bonding company in Palatka, Florida. Chucks Bail Bonds actually came on my radar through the sad and frustrating search for Haleigh Cummings.
Although Chuck’s Bail Bonds was not involved directly with the case, they were the source of a major sideshow in the case. The PCSO have made no charges directly associated with the disappearance of Haleigh Cummings, but they certainly have left their mark. It might even be said that while they have not found the abductor, they certainly have left their mark. Father Ronald Cummings, Uncle Tommy Croslin, and baby sitter/wife/ex-wife Misty Croslin are all behind bars for many years on unrelated drug charges. Other friends and family are suffering similar fates.
The latest twist in this story concerns the small Bail Bond company Chuck’s Bail Bonds. Their entrance into the Haleigh Cummings case was bizarre to say the least. It revolved around them holding the bond of Daniel Snodgrass, a gentleman accused of a sexual crime against a minor (still does, and still out on bond). William Cobra Staubs created waves during his time on Palatka, a serious tsunami was when he revoked Snodgrass’s bond. For reasons way outside the scope of this article, it was Cobra that ended up in hot water, not the accused sexual predator.
I have spoken to many experts on the Bail Bond industry on the subject of how and why Cobra ended up. They all say the same thing, Cobra had the right paperwork, he was just doing his job.
It was with some interest that a couple of documents came into my possession today. They certainly cast doubts on the integrity of Chuck Ingram, and his wife Dale Ingram. I would also suspect that Chuck’s Bail Bonds will be shutting their doors very soon. The Florida Statute concerning Bail Bonds is very clear about who can, or can not hold a license. Equally clear are the requirements for any employees. In the documents released today it is clear that Chuck Ingram was previously convicted for sex crimes against a minor, yet still maintained an active role in the company.
But, hell, whats wrong with selling a few guns under the counter? It’s just harmless fun? Everyone needs a Hi-Point, 9 mm pistol, a Taurus .45, or an lntratec, .22 caliber pistol. It should however go without saying that selling these items to a DEA agent is probably not the best idea.
Both Chuck Ingram and Dale Ingram have agreed to plea bargains. But both still face some serious time with a ‘Cot and Three Hots’.
Simon Barrett
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Follow-up comment rss or Leave a TrackbackI know it is not right to feel “happy” about some one else’s “pain” but I do in this case. Thanks for sharing Simon. Seems like that “bond” would be null and void considering these facts. Aside from all the circus clowns… I am still hoping for the justice that Haleigh deserves.
Thanks Simon. They gave Cobra alot of crap but, Karma is a ‘B’ and I am happy about this news.
Justice for HaLeigh Ann Marie Cummings is what we are waiting for. I hope ALL involved are punished severely !!!!!
Thanks for the update Mr. Barrett.
Isn’t it odd, how players in this case, all seem to be traveling in the same direction.. And one has to wonder, how many more will be following behind? And each one although there is talk and accusation’s as per Haleigh Gone Missing, none have been charge or convicted of any crime involving Haleigh Gone Missing…
For those who continue to believe that Haleigh’s fate was her demise, Well, there is still absolutely nothing come to light to base the concept on.. For those who continue to believe that Haleigh’s fate was to be placed in a home with another family and she is alive, and safe.. The lack of evidence to place her as deceased, promotes the concept she is alive. How, in this world could these people, whom ever they are.. have committed the perfect crime? Either in Haleigh’s death or in her hiding? I don’t honestly see this vast intelligence of ability to do this, out of any of them, or in putting the whole bunch in a pot milling all of their intelligence together..
Maybe for Chuck and his wife, a point of light might shine, and they just might open up and give way to info they may have heard over the last almost two years.. One can always hope..
Stupid is as stupid does…
Mr. Barrett,
Thank-you for the Ingram update and the documents.
This following quote is snipped from the Dale Ingram court document. (link above)
“DALE TNGRAM advised the Cl that “the guns were in his name, if they [law enforcement] call you, just have them call me.”"
hmmm
Very good catch Spydee.. wonder exactly who he was referring to as Law Enforcement. Apparently it wasn’t DEA / ATF … They seemed to have problems with the weapons..
What is with these people owning machine guns? The TEC 22 is an easily hidden machine gun. Makes me go hmmm. And the fact everything seems to revolve around guns and drugs. And the fact his son was caught just after his arrest, on a drug charge. I also remember tha video where Snodgrass tells Marty to call Chuck not Dale when Cobra was taking him in. jmo
Tobias I absolutely agree with you.
melee it is good too see you.
cHUCK HAD DOCKETS FOR UNLAWFUL USE OF A WEAPON DURING HIS CASE FOR CHILD MOLESTATION. wHY DID HE EVEN HAVE WEAPONS AT THATT IME, I THOUGHT THE LE WOULD TAKE THEM UNTIL HE WAS EITHER CLEARED OR THE CHARGES WERE DROPPED BUT SINCE HE WAS FOUND GUILTY OF A FELONY HE SHOULD NOT HAVE HAD THE GUNS. dIDNT THEY ASK FOR PROOF OF SALE OF THE GUNS WHEN HE BECAME A FELON? JMO
Was the DEA really involved in the gun purchase or was it the ATF? Why would the DEA be involved with the Ingrams?
Never understood how an SO would be allowed to participate in the day to day operation of a bail bond business, even on the fringes.
Strange Dale would be comfortable with it too. She had a lot to lose.
Spydees find is a good one I agree.
I doubt the Ingrams so called business model is the exception in PC, however it is the one where Cobra had his public humiliation over his bond matter.
its jan 2012 so can we get a up date on the ingrams case where are they now thanks
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