Joe Stiles, Black Aces Fugitive Recovery

Joe stiles is a prolific poster on Bail related sites. I read his work for years and always admired him. He takes the time to research his topic and posts well thought out responses to questions from "Newbies" and well respected industry professionals. Joe has been doing recovery work for over 20 years and has forgotten more than I will ever know.

Sometime in August of 2004, Joe posted a skip on an industry related user group, and requested assistance. Since Joe Stiles is an accomplished Bounty Hunter or Bail Enforcement Agent, as well as a very successful Bail Bondsman in Knoxville, TN. Clearly, he didn't need my help or anybody else's for that matter, he was looking for convenience.

Since I always wanted to meet the man I had grown to admire, I responded to his request. His skip was in Carlysle, PA, and I was in my office in MD. I offered to pick this skip up for nothing. I knew that laying treasures up in heaven would be well worth it one day, sort of "Paying it Forward".
His skip was only a #3,500. bond as I recall, so money wasn't a big issue anyway. Joe received an email from another BEA who was trying hard to get the case. This gentlemen even went as far as to question why I would need to go after such a low dollar value skip and didn't believe that I needed the money that badly. Mr. Stiles responded to this slight on my reputation by letting him know that I offered to perform the pick up for free, he couldn't believe it!

Rod Milstead, my son Travis and I loaded up and left immediately. Enlisting the help of a neighbor of the target, we had him in custody inside of 2 1/2 hours, including the travel. I called Mr. Stiles, he asked if I decided to take the case. I responded with an afirmative answer and further informed him that we were coming down the turnpike in PA with his charge, and would he head east on 40 and north on 81 to meet us and take the fugitive. He was very happy. We met him at a truckstop in the evening n 81, somewhere near Roanoke, VA. Jos Stiles showed his class and paid us far more than he should have, though his appreciation and meeting him would have been enough.

Since that meeting, we have had the opportunity to work together in different capacities. He has always been professional and a class act. Overtime I learned that he was a Mason. Funny how things just add up!

Joe, I will go through a door with you anytime!