10/28/2026
Scam Alert
It’s been brought to our attention that scammers are contacting local residents claiming that the victims missed jury duty for a grand jury and have warrants for their arrest, etc. The scammers give detailed instructions about sending money and not reaching out to law enforcement or ending the call. The scam is very elaborate and references names of local officials from various offices, including the Sheriff’s Office, County Judge’s Office and Criminal District Attorney’s Office. The scammers are even using technology to make it appear as though the call is from our local Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line.
Legitimate warrants for your arrest don’t involve being notified by phone, won’t include any demands for payment, and won’t discourage you from reaching out to government agencies to resolve the matter.
In the age of repeated data breaches, and ever changing technology, the sad reality is that much of your information is on the internet and being bought and sold on the dark web, etc.
Please stay vigilant, never share personal information or send payment of any kind, and be sure to report the incident to local law enforcement.
