In the fugitive recovery industry, professionalism and discipline are everything. When done right, bail bonds investigators and bounty hunters provide a critical service—bringing fugitives back to face justice and keeping communities safe. But when things go wrong, they can go very wrong.

That’s exactly what possibly happened recently in Colorado, where a bounty hunter is now facing serious criminal charges after an apprehension turned violent.

The Incident

In early August, William Holland, 43, was hired to locate and apprehend a woman who had skipped bond. The target, Asialene Montoya, was eventually located—but what unfolded next shocked both neighbors and raises questions about the broader bail industry.

According to police reports, Holland’s actions escalated far beyond reasonable force:

• Montoya was tased repeatedly during the capture.

• She was placed in chains and dragged outside, screaming for help.

• She suffered multiple broken bones and a dislocated elbow, requiring medical attention.

The incident was captured on a neighbor’s camera, and the footage quickly raised alarm to law enforcement. Holland has since been charged with second-degree assault causing serious bodily injury, among other offenses.

Montoya later told reporters, “It was scary. I’m still going through the process of healing.”

The Bigger Problem: No Oversight

Colorado is one of several states with little to no regulation of fugitive recovery agents. Unlike other professions tied to the justice system, bounty hunters there aren’t required to undergo:

• Licensing

• Background checks

• Formal training or certification

This regulatory gap means anyone can work as a bounty hunter, even those with criminal backgrounds. And as the Colorado case shows, the consequences can be devastating—for both fugitives and public trust in the industry.

Why This Matters

At FugitiveForce, we believe in operating by a clear standard:

• Lawful force only. Physical apprehension must always be measured and justified. When it comes to use of force, there are standards that have been set and accepted by many court cases. Bounty hunters should be held to these standards. 

• Accountability. Every agent should be trained, vetted, and held to professional standards.

• Community trust. Every capture reflects not just on one bounty hunter, but on the entire industry.

Incidents like this Colorado case don’t just harm the people involved—they erode public confidence in fugitive recovery as a whole. That makes it harder for the many professional, law-abiding agents out there who do the job right.

Moving Forward

This case should serve as a wake-up call for lawmakers and industry leaders. States like Colorado need stronger oversight, and agencies need to demand better standards of the people they hire.

Until then, it falls on the true professionals—the ones committed to the law and to safety—to show the public that fugitive recovery can and should be done the right way.

At FugitiveForce, that’s the standard we live by every day.

✅ Bottom Line: Fugitive recovery is not about intimidation, violence, or recklessness. It’s about discipline, skill, and integrity. And those who cross the line should be held accountable—because our communities, and our industry, deserve better.