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Sheriff warns of fraud calls, youth‑home pressures and rising SWAT callouts; jail explores residential substance‑use program
Summary
Sheriff Carpenter reported lower overall crime in some categories but an uptick in SWAT callouts (seven YTD), ongoing fraud calls impersonating deputies, continued resource strain from youth group homes and a proposal to host a nine‑month residential substance‑abuse program for 24 state inmates to improve outcomes and revenue.
Sheriff Carpenter told the commission that general crime metrics are down in many categories but that operational strain persists in specific areas. He said the county has seen seven SWAT callouts so far this year and noted a persistent fraud scheme in which callers impersonate deputies and demand payment via gift cards.
“We do not call people and ask for payment via Amazon gift cards,” the sheriff said, warning residents that those calls are fraudulent and advising them to hang up and call the sheriff’s office to verify warrants.
Carpenter also described recurring…
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