Crime Time

Words by Folio Staff

Facebook Marketplace Deals Turn Dangerous

On Oct. 1, JSO officers apprehended two teenagers for robbing a man during a supposed Facebook Marketplace transaction. The victim, believing he was getting a deal on a PlayStation, arrived at the meeting spot only to realize he had been set up. The teens held him at gunpoint, stole his money and fled into the woods, leaving the man shaken and without the PlayStation or his money. According to JSO, they’ve already handled 16 Facebook Marketplace robbery cases this year. When using online platforms for purchases, always be cautious, stay vigilant and conduct trades in safe, well-lit locations.

Nearly a Cat-astrophe…

On Sept. 19, JSO responded to a cat-call … and yes, we mean literally. Officers Hubbard, Shea, and Magyar were alerted by a concerned dog walker who spotted a kitten trapped in a sewer. Without hesitation, the trio jumped into action—literally jumping into the sewer to track down the tiny, missing whiskers. Fortunately, the story has a happy ending as JSO reports she’s “feline fine!”