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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.
- 3New York Sheriffs Wary of Limits on ICE Cooperation▼Sheriffs Fear Broad Limits on Collusion with ICE. Advocates for Immigrants Hope They’re Right.
In New York, sheriffs are voicing concern that proposed legal limits on cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities would be broad and restrictive. Immigrant advocates, by contrast, welcome the prospect, arguing that tighter rules would shield residents from immigration enforcement actions carried out through local jails and police. The dispute sets county law enforcement officials against advocacy groups over how far the state should go in separating local policing from ICE operations.
- 4California sheriff broke election law by seizing ballots, court rules●California sheriff broke election law by seizing ballots, state Supreme Court rules
California's state Supreme Court has ruled that a county sheriff violated state election law by seizing ballots. The decision confirms that the seizure was unlawful under California election rules. The ruling is drawing attention to the limits of law enforcement authority over election materials and the safeguards protecting ballots in the state.
- 5Mason County sheriff warns of jury duty Bitcoin scam▼Mason County sheriff warns of jury duty warrant scam pushing Bitcoin payments
The Mason County sheriff in Michigan is warning residents about a phone scam in which callers pose as law enforcement, claim the victim missed jury duty, and say a warrant has been issued unless they pay immediately in Bitcoin. Officials stress that legitimate courts and sheriff's offices never demand cryptocurrency or other instant payments over the phone, and urge people to hang up and verify directly.
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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.
- 7Three Oxford County deputies file rights complaints against sheriff▼Three Oxford County Sheriff's deputies file complaints with Maine Human Rights Commission against Sheriff
Three deputies with the Oxford County Sheriff's Office in Maine have filed complaints with the Maine Human Rights Commission against Sheriff Christopher Wainwright. The complaints allege civil rights violations within the department. News Center Maine reported the filings, which escalate an internal dispute at the rural sheriff's office into a formal state human rights review.
- 8Sonoma County helicopter rescues man from ocean rocks▼Sonoma County Sheriff's helicopter rescues man clinging onto rocks along ocean shoreline
A Sonoma County Sheriff's helicopter rescued a man clinging to rocks along the ocean shoreline in Northern California. Crews hoisted him to safety after he became stranded by the surf. The dramatic rescue is drawing attention locally and beyond, with people praising the quick response of the sheriff's aviation team.
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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.
- 10McLennan 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.
- 11Sheriff'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.
- 12Sheriff'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.
- 13Two 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.