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Court Sentences South Carolina Residents for Targeting Hispanics in Robberies

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Court Sentences South Carolina Residents for Targeting Hispanics in Robberies

**Columbia, SC** – Three men and one woman from South Carolina received sentences for violent crimes targeting Hispanic individuals in Columbia, South Carolina. Charles Antonio Clippard, 27, was sentenced to 420 months; Michael Joseph Knox, 29, received 303 months; Gabriel Brunson, 21, received 100 months; and Sierra Fletcher, 34, was sentenced to 200 months.

These individuals previously admitted guilt to charges including carjacking, conspiracy, firearms offenses, and violating criminal civil rights. In early 2021, they conspired to rob Hispanic victims by approaching them at gas stations and grocery stores, later pursuing and robbing them at gunpoint at their residences or other locations. On January 30, 2021, the group committed an armed robbery and carjacking against a Hispanic victim, whom they followed and targeted at his home. Additional incidents that day involved carjacking another victim and a home invasion, leading to thefts of cash, cellphones, driver’s licenses, and credit cards.

The announcement of these sentences was made by Deputy Assistant Attorney General Mac Warner of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division,

Beachwood Police Warn of Phone Scam Targeting Residents

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Beachwood Police Warn of Phone Scam Targeting Residents

**BEACHWOOD, NJ** – The Beachwood Police Department has issued a warning to local residents about a phone scam circulating in the area. The scam involves a caller impersonating “Officer Adams” from the Beachwood Police Department, asking victims to return the call to discuss supposed “important documents.”

The Beachwood Police have confirmed there is no truth to these calls. They urge anyone who receives a suspicious call to contact them directly at 732-349-1242 to verify any claims made by the caller.

To reaffirm their policy, the Beachwood Police Department reminds residents that they will never request payment for fines over the phone. They stress the importance of verifying the identity of any caller claiming to represent the police department.

Residents are advised to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activities or communications to the authorities.