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Oneida County Judge Erin Gall Resigns, Drops Appeal for Reinstatement After Suspension

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UTICA, N.Y. – In a significant development within the Oneida County judiciary, Judge Erin Gall has opted to conclude her battle for reinstatement by tendering her resignation. This decision comes on the heels of her suspension and the subsequent recommendation for her removal by a state disciplinary panel. Judge Gall, who has served on the Fifth Judicial Circuit, faced disciplinary actions after a controversial incident related to conduct outside her son’s graduation party in New Hartford in 2022. This event precipitated the scrutiny and deliberations that led to the judgement of her being unfit to … Read more

Mecklenburg County Raises Alarm on Clever Jury Duty Scams Featuring Local Judges’ Names

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Charlotte, NC – Officials in Mecklenburg County are raising alarms over a new, highly sophisticated scam targeting residents under the guise of jury duty. Con artists are impersonating judges and court officers, using real names and positions to add legitimacy to their claims, in an effort to deceive citizens and steal their money. Authorities explained that the scam operates by callers accusing individuals of failing to report for jury duty, which they claim warrants a fine. These impostors then demand immediate payment over the phone through gift cards or other untraceable methods. This urgent and … Read more

Stark County Officers Partner with Local Youth for a Joyful Shopping Expedition

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Canton, Ohio – In a heartwarming display of community spirit, law enforcement officers in Stark County set aside their badges for shopping carts as they accompanied dozens of local children on a special holiday shopping spree this week. The annual “Shop with a Cop” event, a cherished tradition in the community, brought smiles and holiday cheer to kids who might otherwise have had little to celebrate. During the event, children from the community were given the opportunity to pick out gifts for themselves and their families, with each child receiving a budget of $100 to … Read more

Family Sues Harnett County Sheriff, Jail Staff After Inmate’s Death in Cell Following Alleged Mismanagement

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Lillington, NC – The family of a deceased Harnett County inmate has initiated legal action against local law enforcement officials, alleging negligence and civil rights violations inside the jail that led to the inmate’s untimely death from a violent cellmate encounter last year. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of the late William Earl Surles, who was 64 at the time of his death in December 2022. Surles’ family contends that their patriarch’s death was both unnecessary and avoidable, accusing Harnett County Sheriff Wayne Coats along with jail deputies and the county’s insurer of failing … Read more