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Beware: Amador County Residents Targeted by Jury Duty Payment Scam from Fake Sheriffs

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Jackson, California — Residents are being warned about a jury duty scam involving individuals impersonating officials from the Amador County Sheriff’s Office. These imposters are contacting citizens by phone and demanding immediate payment to avoid arrest for skipping jury duty. Authorities have pointed out that the sheriff’s office never requests payment over the phone. Victims of this scam report receiving calls from individuals claiming to be deputies, who threaten legal action for noncompliance with jury duty requirements. They are often instructed to pay court fees or fines immediately, usually through unconventional methods. Amador County officials … Read more

"Lancaster Man Arrested for Posing as Officer to Enforce Fake ‘Dog Laws’"

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LANCASTER, Pa. — A 26-year-old man was apprehended for impersonating a police officer and attempting to enforce dog regulations in a local park. Zachary Bernhardt was arrested after he approached two individuals at Lancaster County Central Park on July 23, claiming to be an officer responsible for enforcing park policies regarding dogs. According to police reports, Bernhardt allegedly threatened the victims with citations and fines for supposed violations. One of the victims, suspicious of his claims, asked Bernhardt for his badge number. In response, he provided a random number, raising further doubts about his identity. … Read more

"Lawyers Face Serious Sanctions After Relying on AI for Fake Legal Citations in Alabama Prison Case"

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Three attorneys representing Alabama’s prison system faced sanctions and were removed from a federal lawsuit after a judge determined they had included fictitious legal citations in their court documents, generated by the AI tool ChatGPT. U.S. District Judge Anna Manasco issued a stern order, reprimanding attorneys Matthew Reeves, William Cranford, and William Lunsford from the Butler Snow law firm for referencing nonexistent court cases. The judge characterized these citations as “hallucinations” produced by the artificial intelligence software, stating plainly that the references were entirely fabricated. The lawsuit in question was initiated by … Read more

Motorcyclist Arrested for Impersonating Officer, Armed with Fake Uniform and Weapons in Hemet

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HEMET, Calif. — Authorities apprehended a motorcyclist on Monday for allegedly impersonating a law enforcement officer. The arrest by Hemet police stemmed from reports of a rider who was using emergency lights and wearing a fake uniform while committing various traffic violations. When officers initiated a stop on the motorcycle, they discovered that the individual was equipped with a series of weapons, including what looked like a Glock-style pistol, two Tasers, a baton, and pepper spray. Both Tasers were confirmed to be functional. The suspect has a prior criminal record, leading to multiple felony charges … Read more