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Law Enforcement Cracks Down on Illegal Marijuana Cultivation in Hancock County: Key Guidelines for Growers Issued

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Findlay, Ohio — Law enforcement authorities in Hancock County have clarified the regulations surrounding marijuana cultivation following a recent operation that uncovered multiple illegal grow sites. On August 5, the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Hancock-METRICH Drug Task Force, the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, and the Butler County Sheriff’s Office Aviation Division, executed a Marijuana Eradication Operation in the region. During the operation, officials identified 42 marijuana cultivation sites containing a total of 289 plants. Additionally, they discovered a site with six plants exceeding legal limits. The investigation led officers to … Read more

Warning Issued in Winnebago and Boone Counties: Court Officials Alert Residents to Jury Duty Scam Schemes

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Rockford, Ill. — Authorities in the 17th Judicial Circuit Court have issued a warning to residents of Winnebago and Boone counties about a troubling new trend in fraud. Individuals posing as court officials or law enforcement representatives are contacting citizens under the guise of jury duty enforcement. These scammers are reportedly telling people they have missed jury duty and threatening them with arrest unless they make immediate payments. The fraudulent calls and messages often create a sense of urgency, pressuring victims into compliance. Officials emphasize that the court and law enforcement agencies will never request … 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

Multiple Indictments Issued in Christian County: Charges Include Manslaughter, Child Endangerment, and Kidnapping

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HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – A series of indictments has been issued by the Christian County Grand Jury, sparking concerns and raising eyebrows across the community with charges ranging from manslaughter to endangering minors and evading police. A critical case from December 14, 2024, in Pembroke, involves 33-year-old Eiesha Whitlock of Hopkinsville, who is facing second-degree manslaughter charges. According to authorities, Whitlock is accused of fatally striking 29-year-old Daquan Butler with her vehicle and then fleeing the scene without providing necessary aid to the victim. In an unrelated yet disturbing event on January 7, 27-year-old Stacey Williams, … Read more