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GWINNETT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ARRESTS SUSPECT IN JURY DUTY SCAM

GCSO

Mar 13, 2026

News Release

(Gwinnett County, Ga., March 13, 2026) – On March 5, 2026, the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office Jail Intelligence and Warrant Units arrested Garrett Thompson.

Jail Intelligence Unit investigators received a report from a citizen who stated he had been contacted by an individual identifying himself as “Officer Shepherd” regarding a jury duty issue. The caller instructed the victim to pay $1,350 or turn himself in to the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office. Believing the request to be legitimate, the victim sent the money to the phone number provided by the caller.

Investigators determined that the phone number used in the transaction belonged to Thompson, who confirmed he received the funds. Warrant Unit deputies then located and arrested Thompson without incident.

The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office reminds citizens that law enforcement will never request payment over the phone to resolve jury duty matters or other legal issues. Residents who receive suspicious calls are encouraged to report them to their local law enforcement.

To submit a tip to the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office, call 770-619-6655 or visit GwinnettCountySheriff.org.

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Disclaimer: The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office (“Office”) represents that it takes reasonable efforts so that no viruses, trojan horses, worms, spyware, back doors, email bombs, malicious code, or similar items (“malware”) are electronically transmitted through its publicly assessable electronic systems. Those accessing the Office electronic systems, warrant that they have taken reasonable efforts to prevent infiltration of any malware. They also agree to hold the Gwinnett Sheriff’s Office harmless from the transmission of malware, and that the Office is not liable for any malware caused actual or collateral damage.

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