Chatham

Chatham County Sheriff Issues Alert on Resurging Jury Duty Phone Scam

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PITTSBORO, N.C. — Authorities in Chatham County are alerting the public to a reemerging scam involving jury duty, where fraudsters exploit the sheriff’s office identity to create a sense of legitimacy. Deceptive callers are falsely using an official number and deputies’ names, claiming the victims have missed jury duty and threatening them with arrest unless they pay a fine immediately. Community members have reported receiving these alarming calls, during which the scammers assert that the target has neglected to show up to court and must remedy their failure by providing payment. These demands are often … Read more

Sheriff Warns Chatham County Residents of Persistent Jury Duty Phone Scam

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Savannah, GA – In Chatham County, officials are alerting residents to a sophisticated phone scam involving jury duty, which has seen a resurgence in recent weeks. According to the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office, unsuspecting citizens are being targeted by fraudsters claiming to be law enforcement officers or court representatives. These scammers assert that the individuals have missed jury duty and must pay a fine to avoid arrest. The method of operation for these scammers is consistently manipulative: they employ scare tactics and demand immediate payment through various non-traditional methods such as gift cards, wire transfers, … Read more

Chatham County Jury Decides on $3.5 Million Award in Tragic Case of Bernitha Vaughn’s Death

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Savannah, GA — A Chatham County jury has awarded $3.5 million to the family of Bernitha Vaughn, who died after a violent encounter with police officers during a traffic stop. The jury’s decision came after deliberations on the wrongful death lawsuit filed by Vaughn’s family, highlighting issues of excessive force and police accountability. Vaughn, a 34-year-old mother of two, was fatally shot by police on a routine traffic stop that escalated quickly. According to witness testimonies, Vaughn was unarmed at the time of the shooting. The lawsuit brought by her family argued that the officers … Read more