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Des Moines Sheriff’s Office Alerts Public to Jury Duty Scams: What You Need to Know

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BURLINGTON, Iowa — Officials in Des Moines County are raising alarms over a surge in fraudulent schemes involving jury duty, which have duped several residents recently. Local citizens have reported receiving intimidating calls and emails from scammers demanding money or personal information to avoid arrest. The Des Moines County Sheriff’s Office has clarified that such demands are deceptive and have no association with the usual judicial process. Scammers have been impersonating law enforcement officials, falsely claiming that the person contacted has the outstanding jury duty and will be arrested if a payment is not made … Read more

Lawsuit Claims Local Family Medicine Office Operated as Pill Mill, New Owners Allege Malpractice and Overbilling

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GREENVILLE, N.C. — A legal battle is brewing over the operations of a local family medicine practice, Carolina East Family Medicine, which has recently come under new management by Quasar Health Solutions. The medical office, long-standing in the community, found itself shuttered suddenly a few weeks ago, following the departure of its former owner and primary physician, Dr. Charles Jahrsdorfer, due to health issues. In the wake of the closure, serious allegations have surfaced, leading Quasar Health Solutions to file a lawsuit against Jahrsdorf. According to Quasar, the practice they acquired was not operating as … Read more

Des Moines County Sheriff’s Office Alerts Citizens to Rising Jury Duty Scam Threats

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DES MOINES, Iowa — Officials in Des Moines County are raising alarms over a series of jury duty scams targeting residents, urging the public to remain vigilant and aware of fraudulent activities. The Des Moines County Sheriff’s Office reported an increase in complaints where scammers, pretending to be law enforcement officers, demand payments for alleged missed jury duties. According to Sheriff Kevin Glendening, these scammers often use intimidation tactics, threatening arrest or legal action unless immediate payment is made. They typically ask for payment via gift cards, wire transfers, or other untraceable methods, which are … Read more

Triple Tragedy Strikes Las Vegas Law Office: Man Commits Double Homicide, Then Takes His Own Life

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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tragedy struck a law office in Las Vegas today, as a man entered the premises, killing two individuals before taking his own life. The incident took place earlier this morning in a city that rarely witnesses such violence. Law enforcement authorities were alerted to the shooting at the downtown law office on Main Street around 9 a.m. local time. According to witnesses, the unidentified man entered the building armed with a firearm, and chaos ensued shortly thereafter. Police officers swiftly responded to the scene, where they discovered the lifeless bodies of … Read more