The Martin County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents to a recent scam involving fraudulent claims of arrest warrants for failing to appear for jury duty. Victims report receiving phone calls and texts demanding over $5,000, falsely using the names of Sergeant Johnathan Wells and Judge Larry Blanton. In some instances, the scammers have manipulated caller ID to display the Sheriff’s Office’s main telephone number. Authorities emphasize that these calls and texts are scams, urging residents not to send money. If you receive such communications or have questions, please contact the Sheriff’s Office directly.
