Fugitive back behind bars where he's supposed to be
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YAKIMA, Wash. -- A felon on the loose seemed to be thumbing his nose at police and the court system. Now police put Jacob Lucey, 29, back behind bars where he's supposed to be.
But how he was ever released in the first place is still a questionable decision.
Jacob Lucey missed his first court date weeks ago.
Recapturing him became a top priority for YPD, but police are most upset they had to hunt him down at all.
Lucey told a judge his mother was dying. He was given a 24-hour break from jail with no ankle monitor or anything.
Lucey never came back to jail. Now police believe the dying mother story is a lie.
Police smoked Lucey out Friday afternoon on the 1900 block of Roosevelt.
Neighbors heard the raucous.
"We heard the intercoms at first, then we saw the police," said witness Jacob Condult. "At first there was only two cop cars and they were telling him to come out at gun point."
"I thought they were going to go in and shoot him," said witness Katie Lockwood. "I thought there was going to be a gun fight."
Investigators said Lucey surrendered. It brought the manhunt to a close after officers worked non-stop for days to find him by searching homes he was previously connected to.
"Got woken up to officers saying put your hands up," said neighbor Michael Adams.
The search racked up thousands in added overtime. All the more reason police are frustrated he was released in the first place.
Reporter: "Is it time to have conversation with some of the other parts of the law and justice system about this happening?"
Capt. Rod Light: "I think so, it's going to be important, I think that we put our heads together and work together so we're both on the same playing field."
Court papers reveal the prosecutor, defense attorney and judge all thought the furlough was acceptable.
Yakima investigators say Lucey will face a set of new charges for leading police on a wild goose chase that cost thousands.
Action News obtained court documents that show Lucey was charged with auto theft and armed robbery on top of 11 previous convictions.
Lucey is expected to appear back in court next week.
To get all sides, KIMA spoke to Lucey's mother about her health condition Thursday. She said she has degenerative arthritis and other conditions she didn't want to elaborate on.
This is a developing story. Stay with Action News, KIMATV.com, Facebook and Twitter for updates.
they were manipulated.
 @Sal King who was manipulated?? u r an idiot sal king! go back to bed!
you all are seriously hating on this jacob lucey but lets put the blame where the blame goes! he walked out of jail bcuz the judge, prosecuting attorney and whoever else, let him out!! i really doubt he held a gun to all their heads and made them sign his release papers people! wake the hell up! they screwed up and don't want to admit to being idiots! thats our wonderful justice system for ya!!Â
you all are so freaking rude. His Mom is dying and this is someones life you all are just talking like it's some sort of game or joke, its not his Mother has cancer and several medical problems you guys are all the scum bags and obviously have nothing better to do than try to ruin Jacob and his Families lives. My Prayers go to Jacob and his family and as for you negative low life scum bags that are running their mouths about people and things they know nothing about.... you all need to go pray you don't ever end up getting accused of a bunch of made up charges and have to be in jail for stuff you didn't do while a very close family member such as your own Mother is dying. Much love and respect for you Jacob Lucey and Linda Cook and family <3
@Tiffany Tiffany Roberts right???
You are no stranger to the criminal justice system are you?
KUDOS TO YPD !!! Too bad he didnt resist arrest !
No money for jails = catch and release. He'll be on the road again in a few weeks. Of course, it's good for YPD because they can use this to ask for more money at the expense of everyone else who perform essential functions.
Too bad he'll be released again since there is no money to keep him in jail. But hey, at least we voted for money for a pool. Good job Yakima, way to keep your priorities straight. Defund the essential functions of government while spending money on frivolous things.Â
to bad he dident resist a little or come out of the house with a weaponÂ
Good Job YPD...EXCELLENT
first clue that was a bad idea.....the 666 tattoo on his freaking neck!
"Court papers reveal the prosecutor, defense attorney and judge all thought the furlough was acceptable"
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If all three actually agree on something........RED FLAG RED FLAGÂ WHOOOOP WHOOOOP WHOOOOP!!!!!!!!!
Score one for the Yakima Police. At least there were no innocent people hurt in this ordeal. One known scumbag off the streets of Yakima. Next stop his mothers house for lying to police. put her away too. If you encounter any members of this family run, run fast.Â