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Veteran County Court Judge Announces Retirement: A Fond Farewell to a Decade of Service

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LINCOLN, Neb. — A county court judge is poised to retire at the end of September, marking the conclusion of a significant chapter in local judicial history. The farewell signals not only the end of the judge’s career but also a period of reflection on the impact made over the years in the courtroom. The judge, who has served on the bench for an extended time, has overseen numerous cases, influencing the legal landscape of the community. Known for a commitment to fairness, the judge’s tenure is characterized by a dedication to justice and public … Read more

Beware of Fond du Lac Jury Duty Scam: Caller Posing as Sheriff’s Office Demands Fines

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Fond du Lac, Wis. – In a disturbing trend emerging out of Fond du Lac County, residents are being targeted by con artists impersonating law enforcement officials to extort money under the guise of missed jury duty penalties. The scam exploits the credibility of the local sheriff’s office, manipulating caller ID systems to make fraudulent calls seem legitimate. Victims of the scam receive calls where the number appears to belong to the sheriff’s office’s non-emergency communication center. During these calls, the impersonator falsely claims that the individual has failed to appear for jury duty and … Read more

Alert Issued in Fond du Lac: Beware of Jury Duty Scam Pretending to be Sheriff’s Office Calls

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FOND DU LAC, Wis. — Authorities in Fond du Lac County are issuing a caution regarding an ongoing jury duty scam, alerting residents to be wary of fraudulent calls. According to the sheriff’s office, this scam surfaced noticeably on April 4 and 5, with numerous reports from local citizens being lodged with law enforcement. The scheme involves an individual who masquerades as a Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office officer. Utilizing advanced technology, these fraudsters manipulate the caller ID to display the Sheriff’s Office Communications Center’s non-emergency number, thereby enhancing the deceit’s credibility. Potential victims … Read more

Fond du Lac Sheriff Raises Alarm on New Jury Duty Scam Targeting Locals

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Fond du Lac, WI — Law enforcement in Fond du Lac County is alerting residents to be vigilant of a new, sophisticated scam targeting individuals with threats of jail time for supposedly skipping jury duty. According to Sheriff Ryan Waldschmidt, the con artists impersonate court officials and exploit the fear of legal consequences to extort money from unsuspecting victims. These scammers, employing a mix of accurate judicial terminology and aggressive tactics, contact citizens, claiming they have missed a jury duty appointment and must pay a fine to avoid arrest. The alarmed residents are instructed to … Read more