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Deputy Gilbert honored for fraud sting; sheriff reports agency activity as county budget manager previews FY27 forecast
Summary
The board recognized Deputy Boyce Gilbert for coordinating a sting that recovered $21,000 from a scam targeting a senior citizen; Sheriff Smith reviewed agency activity and recent grants while budget manager Scott Johnson presented a FY27 revenue forecast showing modest growth and a proposed budget calendar.
The board presented a certificate of recognition to Deputy Boyce Gilbert for his work on a multi‑agency operation that targeted a predatory scam. According to the statement read into the record, a senior citizen reported being contacted by impersonators claiming to be from Microsoft and was persuaded to withdraw $21,000; Gilbert coordinated a sting with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office investigations unit, the triad unit and the Virginia State Police that led to the arrest and conviction of the courier and recovery…
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