Beware: Dutchess County Police Alert Residents to Surge in Grand Jury Scam Targeting Vulnerable Victims

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. — Authorities in Dutchess County are sounding alarms about a growing scam targeting residents. Law enforcement officials report that scammers are reaching out to individuals under the pretense of informing them, or their relatives, that they have missed grand jury appearances. The communication typically implies that a payment is required to evade impending arrest. The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office has emphasized that legitimate police agencies will never request monetary payments to resolve outstanding warrants. This warning comes as the community has increasingly reported these fraudulent encounters, prompting officials to take action to inform … Read more

Algood Schools on Alert as Law Enforcement Responds to Isolated Incident at White Plains Academy

ALGOD, Tenn. — A significant law enforcement presence was reported Wednesday morning at White Plains Academy after the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office received an alert regarding an isolated incident. Authorities responded swiftly to ensure the safety of students and staff at the academy. According to the sheriff’s office, there was no ongoing threat to nearby schools or the broader community. Law enforcement officials emphasized that the situation was contained and posed no danger to the public. The sheriff’s office requested that local residents avoid the vicinity while officers worked to manage the incident efficiently. This … Read more

Urgent Alert: Augusta County Residents Targeted by Phone Scammers Posing as Sheriff’s Office Officials

Augusta County, Va. — Residents of Augusta County are being warned about a phone scam involving impersonators posing as sheriff’s deputies. The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) has received multiple reports from concerned citizens reporting suspicious calls from individuals claiming to be Lieutenants or Deputies. The fraudulent calls are being made from restricted numbers, and if recipients do not pick up, the impersonators are leaving voicemails. These messages typically mention a civil summons, jury duty, or some sort of pressing legal issue that requires immediate attention. Among the numbers associated with these scams are 540-445-0998, … Read more

Investors Alert: Biohaven Ltd. Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Securities Violations

LOS ANGELES — A national law firm is reminding investors about a class action lawsuit against Biohaven Ltd. for alleged violations of federal securities laws. The Schall Law Firm is urging individuals who purchased the company’s securities between March 24, 2023, and May 14, 2025, to reach out before the upcoming deadline on September 12, 2025. The lawsuit claims that Biohaven provided misleading information regarding its drug candidate, troriluzole, which is intended for treating spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA). Additionally, the firm asserts that the company’s claims about the efficacy of BHV-7000, aimed at treating bipolar disorder, … Read more