On Thursday, Feb. 9, an individual was contacted by someone identifying themselves as a deputy from the local Sheriff’s Office, advising them that they needed to pay $3,000 to avoid contempt of court for failing to appear for jury duty. This was a fraudulent call.
The Courts use a Show Cause procedure to summon people who fail to appear for jury duty. The paperwork will be received in the mail and the Courts will NEVER ask for money to resolve the matter. For any questions related to jury duty, please call 269-969-6533.
Sheriff’s Office staff will never contact citizens via phone to collect payment for court charges. If you are contacted by a member of the Sheriff’s Office and have concerns about their legitimacy, you can ask for their badge number, hang up, and call 911 to confirm their identity or the Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line at 269-781-0880. The public is asked to report any similar types of calls they receive.
The investigation is still ongoing. Please contact the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office at 269-781-0880 or Silent Observer at 269-781-9700 if you have any further information.
