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New York Post
25-07-2025
- New York Post
Potential fraud victim warns about ‘jury duty scam' that almost stole her money: ‘So convincing'
Victims of these court clerk-impersonating con artists are pleading for justice. People have been receiving calls from scammers saying that they've missed jury duty and there's a warrant out for their arrest. 'The victim will get called by the scammer saying that they missed jury duty, and they're demanding money through either wire transfer or gift cards or something like that,' Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office Public Information Officer Neil Johnston said in a statement. 'That should be the first red flag right there. Never give anybody money that you don't know exactly who they are or your personal information.' Johnston noted that these scams tend to target people of more vulnerable ages. One fifth-grade teacher on TikTok shared a video PSA about the scam after she was 'almost victim to' it. Mrs. Tait received a call with no caller ID — which she said was her first red flag — and the person 'kept calling and calling and calling.' She finally answered the phone, and the person on the other end claimed to be with the local sheriff's office. They had her name and address and claimed that she failed to appear in front of a jury. The caller claimed she received a summons through certified mail that someone signed for, and she had citations for failure to appear in court. People have been receiving calls from scammers saying that they've missed jury duty and there's a warrant out for their arrest. JJ Gouin – According to the Prison Policy Initiative, citations for failure to appear in court are usually given to people who don't show up for a court date in which they are the defendant. Missing jury duty is now a criminal offense and wouldn't lead to a failure to appear citation. Besides, the teacher didn't have any pending charges that would require her to be in court. When she told the caller she didn't trust him, he told her that he wasn't trying to do 'any harm' and that it was his 'job' to provide the information. 'He was so convincing. It was absolutely terrifying,' she said, Tait said she hung up and called the local non-emergency line, and they reaffirmed her suspicions that it was a scam. 'If you fail to appear [for jury duty], it will always come in the mail,' she explained. 'Sometimes deputies will call you for witness stuff, and they will do the no caller ID just to protect their safety. But they were like, 'That's an absolute scam.'' These scams tend to target people of more vulnerable ages. MKPhoto – They told her to always report calls of that nature so they have it on record. Officials said no law enforcement will demand immediate payments over the phone.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Yahoo
Possession of child sex abuse material arrest in Bossier
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – In a joint investigation with state and national partners, the Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office has arrested a man for possession of Child Sexual Abuse materials. Detectives with the Bossier Parish Sheriff's office arrested Brandon Shapiro age 30 of Bossier for the possession of Child Sexual Abuse Materials. Shreveport police arrest two women for severe child abuse The arrest stems from tips submitted to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children which were forwarded to the Louisiana Attorney General's Office as well as the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Police say Shapiro was arrested at his workplace without incident. He has been booked into the Bossier Parish Maximum Facility with a $100,000 bond. If you have information about this case, know of any potential victims or related incidents, please contact the Sheriff's Office. This case is still under investigation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office sets up sobriety checkpoint for drivers
BOSSIER PARISH, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—The Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office will set up a sobriety checkpoint for drivers. Project providing broadband throughout Bossier Parish awaits federal funding The sheriff's office wants to raise public awareness about the dangers of impaired driving. The sobriety checkpoint is part of a grant awarded to the Bossier Sheriff's Office by the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission for DWI enforcement. The checkpoint will be set up on Friday, April 18, starting at 8:00 p.m., and will continue until early Saturday morning at an undisclosed location in Bossier Parish. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bossier hosts trap and skeet shooting sports league
BOSSIER PARISH, La. (KTAL/KMSS)— A 'clay target shooting sports league' this upcoming trap and skeet spring season, and the registration deadline is fast approaching, according to the hosts Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office. According to the Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office (BPSO), clay target shooting is one of the fastest-growing school sports. The Sheriff's Office encourages junior high or senior high schools to register for the spring 2025 program, which is slated to begin in early March. 'This program is a fantastic opportunity to develop new skills, practice safety, and have fun in a supervised and supportive environment,' says BPSO. Rifle Range in NWLA open to the public on these dates BPSO underscores to be eligible for the shooting league, participants must be: At least 12 years old (7th to the 12th grade) enrolled in a Bossier Parish Middle or High School, Must be in good academic and disciplinary standing, the student is required to supply their equipment and Must have a state-approved hunter safety card or attend a firearm safety class the Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office provides. They posted via social media that they extended the registration deadline to February 28th. The 2025 Spring Trap and Skeet Season will be at the Bossier Sheriff's Shooting Sports Complex, 2860 Old Plain Dealing Road, Plain Dealing, La. WATCH: BEYOND THE HEADLINES – Firearms Impact & Responsibility For more details, schools can contact either Deputy James Lonadier at jlonadier@ Mr. Mitch Downey at mdowney@ Deputy Chad Gauthier at cgauthier@ or youthshootingsport@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
