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2 Chattanooga Bondsmen Accused of Shooting a C

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Channel: WTVC NewsChannel 9 · 2015 · News & Politics

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Two Chattanooga bondsmen face aggravated assault charges after trying to apprehend a woman.

Owner Charles Key and employee Antonio Boston of Key Bonding Company were responsible for apprehending Sonya Renee Williams, 32, Tuesday afternoon, but things turned violent and bullets started flying. They wanted Williams after she didn't come to court on her warrants. 

Key and Boston are accused of shooting at a car while trying to apprehend a woman who skipped bail. Chattanooga police said the action started on Through Street before 4 p.m. A man drove to H and H grocery store and saw Key walk up to his car with a gun, according to the affidavit.

Police said Key fired two shots, hitting the tire and building. Williams was in that man's car, and that's who the bondsmen wanted.

NewsChannel9's Briona Arradondo went to the Hamilton County Courthouse to find out why. Records show Williams had driving-related charges and evaded arrest for almost a year.

"Once a defendant fails to appear, a forfeiture bond is issued by the courts," said Brad Tucker, the chief of staff for the Hamilton County Criminal Court Clerk. "At that time a bonding company has 180 days to find the defendant and bring them back before the court."

Otherwise Key Bonding was on the hook for about $7,000, according to court records. Since a weapon was used, NewsChannel9 asked police to explain whether it's appropriate.

"In this case, again I don't know all the facts, but you can defend yourself. But it has to be a situation where it is a threat to your life, that's the key," said Asst. Chief Eric Tucker, of Chattanooga Police Department.

While that reason isn't clear in the affidavits, Boston and Key both face three counts of aggravated assault charges and one count of reckless endangerment.
"It's been my experience that it doesn't happen often here, at least. Most of them are fairly responsible," said Asst. Chief Tucker.      

The details of what actually happened will come out in court. Both Key and Boston are set to go before Judge Starnes next Thursday.      

NewsChannel9's Briona Arradondo went to the Key Bonding office in Chattanooga to ask if they had a comment. A woman from Key Bonding stopped her at the door and told her to get off the property.

By Briona Arradondo

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