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Convicted felons and weapons

MADISON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT Posted on 11/12/2020 by Jon Downey11/19/2020
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The Madison County Sheriff’s Department gets asked every fall about weapons laws and how they relate to hunting for someone who is a convicted felon.

The answer is clear, sort of.

A convicted felon cannot possess “a firearm, a knife, or brass or iron knuckles” according to Nebraska statute 28-1206 Possession of a deadly weapon by a prohibited person.

The same statute contains an exception for archery equipment. Felons can possess archery equipment for “lawful purposes” and a knife “purposes of butchering, dressing, or otherwise processing or harvesting game, fish, or furs.”

The follow up question is almost always “Can I hunt with a black powder rifle (muzzle loader)?”

That answer is “No” too, unfortunately.

The confusion comes from some slight differences in state and federal law because federal law does not recognize some older-style muzzle loading guns as firearms. But Nebraska law, as set in State v. Tharp, 22 Neb. App. 454, 854 N.W.2d 651 (2014) noted that Nebraska law 28–1201(1) states that a firearm is “any weapon which is designed to or may readily be converted to expel any projectile by the action of an explosive or frame or receiver of any such weapon.”  The court held that the black powder or muzzle loading guns in that case were “designed or had the ability to expel a projectile by the action of the explosive black gunpowder.”

The short answer is no, felons cannot possess or hunt with black powder or muzzle loading firearms.

The only remedy for this situation is a pardon by the Governor which restores gun rights. Simply setting aside the conviction by a court order is not sufficient, according to the Nebraska Attorney General.

Posted in Crime Prevention, Featured, Law Changes

Calls regarding fraudulent Social Security activity

MADISON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT Posted on 10/23/2020 by Jon Downey10/23/2020
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There is a reoccurring scam active again involving local residents receiving unsolicited calls from persons claiming to be from an out of state law enforcement agency regarding fraudulent Social Security activity.

These are most assuredly a scam.

The caller will identify themselves as a member of the federal government and give an employee number and possibly a case number. They may know the name of the person they are calling and will likely ask for a date of birth and Social Security number.

From there, the caller will state a number of things which may include there are warrants for the victim’s arrest, that they owe money, or that they need to change their Social Security number.

If you get a call like this hang up. The Social Security Administration will NOT call you about this. Neither will the IRS. It is generally not possible to change your Social Security number.

Do NOT give out your date of birth. Do NOT give out your Social Security number. Do NOT make arrangements to meet, to send money, or try to engage the caller in any way. Hang up.

If you do give out your birth date or any other information, contact your banks and any lending institutions you do business with and inform them that you were the victim of this scam. Change any online passwords you have. Obtain a credit history for yourself and review it routinely for any fraudulent activity.

Please don’t be a victim.

Posted in Crime Prevention, Featured, Internet Crime, Miscellaneus

PSA – Perpetrators use various methods to deceive and defraud elderly victims for financial gain

MADISON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT Posted on 12/02/2019 by Jon Downey07/06/2020

From Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) |

Each year, millions of elderly Americans fall victim to some type of financial fraud, racking up more than $3 billion in losses annually. Criminals use a variety of methods to deceive these victims, including romance, sweepstakes, charity, technology support, grandparent, lottery, and government impersonation schemes, to name a few. In each case, perpetrators try to gain their targets’ trust and may communicate with victims via computer, through the mail, in person, and by phone, TV, and radio. With the elderly population growing in the United States, it is likely perpetrators will find more and more victims.

Elderly individuals may encounter the following scams:

  • Romance Scam: Perpetrators pose as interested romantic partners through dating websites to capitalize on their elderly victims’ desire to find companions.
  • Tech Support Scam: Perpetrators pose as technology support representatives and offer to fix non-existent computer issues—gaining remote access to victims’ devices and, thus, their sensitive information. Grandparent Scam: Perpetrators pose as a relative—usually a child or grandchild—claiming to be in immediate dire financial need.
  • Government Impersonation Scam: Perpetrators pose as government employees and threaten to arrest or prosecute victims unless they agree to provide funds or other payments.
  • Sweepstakes/Charity/Lottery Scam: Perpetrators claim to work for legitimate charitable organizations to gain victims’ trust. Or they claim their targets have won a foreign lottery or sweepstake, which they can collect for a “fee.”
  • Home Repair Scam: Perpetrators appear in person and charge homeowners in advance for home improvement services that they never provide.
  • TV/Radio Scam: Perpetrators target potential victims using illegitimate advertisements about legitimate services, such as reverse mortgages or credit repair.
  • Family/Caregiver Scam: Perpetrators are relatives or acquaintances of the elderly victims and take advantage of them or otherwise get their money.

Once successful, perpetrators will likely continue to target vulnerable elderly victims with these schemes because of the prospect of significant financial gain.

DEFENSE AND MITIGATION

Taking the following steps may help protect yourself from being victimized:

  • Recognize scam attempts and end all communication with the perpetrator.
  • Search online for the contact information (name, email, phone number, addresses) and the proposed offer. Other people have likely posted information online about individuals and businesses trying to run scams.
  • Resist the pressure to act quickly. Perpetrators create a sense of urgency to produce fear and lure victims into immediate action. Call the police immediately if you feel there is a danger to yourself or a loved one.
  • Be cautious of unsolicited phone calls, mailings, and door-to-door services offers.
  • Never give or send any personally identifiable information, money, jewelry, gift cards, or checks—or wire information or funds—to unknown or unverified persons or businesses.
  • Ensure all computer anti-virus and security software and malware protections are up to date. Use reputable anti-virus software and firewalls.
  • If you receive a pop-up or locked screen on your device, immediately disconnect from the internet and shut down the affected device. Pop-ups are regularly used by perpetrators to spread malicious software. To avoid accidental clicks on or within a pop-up, enable pop-up blockers.
  • Do not open any emails or click on attachments you do not recognize, and avoid suspicious websites.
  • If a perpetrator gains access to a device or an account, take precautions to protect your identity; immediately contact your financial institutions to place protections on your accounts; and monitor your accounts and personal information for suspicious activity.

FILING A COMPLAINT

If you believe you or someone you know may have been a victim of elder fraud, you should contact this highly recommend law firm. You can also file a complaint with the Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov

When reporting a scam—regardless of dollar amount—be as descriptive as possible in the complaint by including:

  1. Dates the perpetrator had contact with you, and the methods of communication.
  2. Names of the perpetrator and company.
  3. Phone numbers, email addresses, and mailing addresses used by the subject.
  4. Websites used by the subject company.
  5. Method of payment.
  6. Account names and numbers and the financial institutions to which you sent funds, including wire transfers and prepaid card payments.
  7. Descriptions of interactions with the perpetrator and the instructions you were given.

Complainants are also encouraged to keep all original documentation, emails, faxes, and logs of all communications. Because scams and fraudulent websites appear very quickly, individuals are encouraged to report possible internet scams and fraudulent websites by filing a complaint with the IC3 at www.ic3.gov.

To view previously released public service announcements and Scam Alerts, visit the IC3 Press Room at www.ic3.gov/media/default.aspx

Posted in Crime Prevention, Internet Crime, Press Release

Third Annual “Shop with a Cop”

MADISON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT Posted on 09/10/2019 by Jon Downey10/31/2019

The Madison County Sheriff’s Department participated in the 3rd annual “Shop with a Cop” at the Norfolk JCPenny store. This event was held in partnership with Bright Horizons, JCPenney, Norfolk noon Kiwanis, other local donors and fundraisers, and local law enforcement including Norfolk Police, NSP, and Stanton County Sheriff’s Department.

Lunch was provided by Buffalo Wild Wings, Norfolk. Thanks for a great event!

Posted in Crime Prevention, Miscellaneus, Press Release

Drive Sober or Get Pulled over Campaign Madison County

MADISON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT Posted on 08/09/2019 by Jon Downey04/07/2020
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Madison County Sheriff Department will be participating in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign from August 16-September 2, 2019. The Sheriff’s Department will be kicking this off with a driving under the influence checkpoint.

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