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- 1Atlanta woman charged in Florida bitcoin jury duty scam▼Atlanta woman charged in Florida in bitcoin jury duty scam linked to Georgia inmates, sheriff says
An Atlanta woman has been charged in Florida in connection with a bitcoin scam tied to a fake jury duty scheme, according to a sheriff's office. Investigators say the scheme is linked to inmates in Georgia. Scams in which callers impersonate officials and demand payment in bitcoin to avoid supposed penalties like missed jury duty remain a common fraud tactic across the United States.
- 2Ex-L.A. deputy sentenced to prison for aiding crypto 'godfather'●'A serious betrayal of the badge': Ex-deputy headed to prison for helping L.A. crypto 'godfather'
A former Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy is heading to prison after being convicted of helping a figure described as the city's crypto 'godfather', in a case prosecutors called a serious betrayal of the badge. The sentencing underscores ongoing law-enforcement scrutiny of corruption and cryptocurrency-linked crime in the Los Angeles area.
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The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office has charged a man with murder in connection with a fatal shooting in Aldie, Virginia. Authorities announced the arrest as their investigation into the killing continues. The charging decision marks a major development in the case, which has drawn local attention in the Loudoun County community.
- 4Mason County sheriff warns of jury duty Bitcoin scam▼Mason County sheriff warns of jury duty warrant scam pushing Bitcoin payments
The Mason County sheriff's office is warning residents about a scam in which callers pose as law enforcement, claim the victim missed jury duty, and demand payment of a bogus arrest warrant in Bitcoin. Officials stress that legitimate courts and sheriff's offices never demand cryptocurrency or gift card payments over the phone for warrants, and urge residents to hang up and report the calls.
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Benton County in northwest Arkansas has approved funding for participation in the 287(g) program, which deputizes local law enforcement to cooperate with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement on immigration enforcement. The move means sheriff's office staff can be trained and authorized to carry out certain federal immigration functions locally, a decision likely to draw debate over public safety, trust in law enforcement, and local resources.
- 6Sheriff's office investigating Greene County Tech football allegations●Sheriff’s office investigating allegations involving Greene County Tech football team
The sheriff's office has opened an investigation into allegations involving the Greene County Tech football team in Greene County, Arkansas, according to local reporting. Details of the allegations have not been made public. Residents are following the story closely as the inquiry could affect the school's football program and upcoming games.
- 7McLennan County deputies help capture Harris County murder suspect▼McLennan County Sheriff's Office assists in apprehension of Harris County murder suspect
The McLennan County Sheriff's Office in Texas assisted in the apprehension of a murder suspect wanted in Harris County. Details about the suspect's identity, the circumstances of the arrest, and where it took place have not been released. The case highlights inter-county cooperation between Texas law enforcement agencies in tracking fugitives wanted for serious violent crimes.
- 8Sheriff's helicopter rescues man from rocks off Sonoma coast●Sonoma County Sheriff’s helicopter rescues man clinging onto rocks along ocean shoreline
The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office helicopter rescued a man who was clinging to rocks along the ocean shoreline. A news crew from California's Central Coast covered the rescue. The man's condition and how he came to be stranded on the rocks have not been reported in detail, but the dramatic helicopter extraction drew attention to the dangers of the county's rugged coastline.
- 9Two candidates compete to become Yakima County sheriff●Sheriff's Lt. Jake Church, West Richland officer Roman Kilinkaridis vie for Yakima County sheriff
Sheriff's Lt. Jake Church and West Richland police officer Roman Kilinkaridis are running to become the next sheriff of Yakima County, Washington. The race for the county's top law enforcement post is drawing local attention as the two candidates, one from within the sheriff's office and one from a neighboring city force, present their cases to voters.