Cops: 3 took down signs in towing scam
Investigators say employees of a South Florida towing company took down tow-zone signs in a parking lot, then removed the cars of unsuspecting drivers. Debra Corti, her son, Leonard Corti, and her daughter, Jessica Corti, are facing more than 500 charges, including 390 felonies. According to an arrest report, authorities set up surveillance at the parking lot to watch the activities of Access ...

Towing Scam Lands Family In Jail
Authorities: Tow company employees face over 500 charges after removing no parking signs, then towing cars More

Solicitor defends car-towing setup
SPRINGFIELD - City Solicitor Edward M. Pikula told city councilors on Friday that the city is doing its best to protect itself and taxpayers in the short-term towing arrangement with four companies.

Family faces felony charges in towing fraud
Investigators say employees of a South Florida towing company took down tow-away signs in a parking lot then removed the cars of unsuspecting drivers.

Towing a thriving business
Cold winter weather might cause most to complain, but area towing businesses thrive during those months. Marlin Wentz, manager of Lillegard's in Wahpeton, said his men run out as often as a dozen times a day to tow medium and large-sized trucks.

Family-run towing service workers face fraud, theft charges
Towing company workers regularly took down the tow-away signs in a Boynton Beach parking lot to lure unsuspecting parkers, and then replaced the signs after they removed the cars, police said Friday.

Boynton Beach police charge tow company with predatory towing
Police arrested three family members that ran a towing company this afternoon and accused them of dozens of counts of practicing predatory towing and illegally towing at least 90 cars in the past few months in the city.

Undercover op nets three arrrests in alleged towing scam
A mother and her two children are facing serious charges following an undercover operation by Boynton Beach police into the illegal towing of vehicles. Arrested were Debra Corti, her son...

Another Raid At S&H Towing
The FBI was on scene again at S&H Towing on 10th Street north of downtown Friday. S&H towing company is at the center of an investigation into the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department and the former police chief Joe Mokwa.

Another Raid At S&H Towing
The FBI is on scene at S&H Towing on 10th Street north of downtown. Details are still coming in and FOX 2 will update you as soon as more details become available.

KC councilwoman wants new rules to prevent predatory towing
Prompted by a rash of complaints about towing of parked cars downtown, Kansas City Councilwoman Cindy Circo introduced an ordinance Thursday to impose new regulations.

Winnebago County To Ban Towing In Bad Weather
OSHKOSH, Wis. -- Drivers who slide off the road this winter could have to wait a while for a tow in the Oshkosh area. The Winnebago County Sheriff's Department is banning tows from ditches and medians if they're unsafe due to winter weather conditions.

Florida family faces felony charges in towing fraud
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Winnebago County to ban towing in bad weather
Associated Press - November 22, 2008 6:45 PM ET OSHKOSH, Wis. (AP) - Drivers who slide off the road this winter could have to wait a while for a tow in the Oshkosh area.

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Towing company pulled fast one, report claims

Boxer Hitch
Boxer Hitch is a unique time-saving towing tool that fits all towing needs, at all heights. Known as ?16 hitches-in-one,? Boxer Hitch enables workers to switch trailers or any towable in 10 seconds flat without changing balls or hitches and no tools required.

FBI hauls cars from lot under investigation
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Federal agents have removed 26 vehicles from a St. Louis Metropolitan Towing lot that's under a federal investigation. A sticker saying ?U.S. Marshals Property No Trespassing? was affixed to the vehicles on Friday. They were then moved to an undisclosed location.

Confederation Bridge now open to some traffic
As of noon Saturday, some traffic was able to cross the Confederation Bridge, although it remains closed to high-sided vehicles, motorcycles and vehicles towing trailers.

Authorities will ban towing during winter storms
Drivers who slip and slide their way into the ditch or median may have to wait a while before their vehicle is removed this winter.

City Cracking Down on 'Predatory' Tow Truck Operators
The Power and Light District is luring people from all over the country to enjoy the downtown Kansas City nightlife and entertainment, but it has also lured a predator. Some people feel that some towing companies are unfairly taking advantage of those who park illegally, and now the city is starting to crack down. FOX 4's Meredith Hoenes has the report.