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🚨 SCAM ALERT – FRAUDULENT COURT NOTICE 🚨
The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office wants to make the public aware of a circulating scam involving fake “Final Enforcement Notices” similar to the one pictured.
These documents may appear official, often using state seals, legal language, and threats of enforcement action to create urgency and fear. They commonly include a QR code or payment instructions demanding immediate payment for alleged traffic violations, toll fees, or court costs.

⚠️ Here’s what you need to know:
* Government agencies DO NOT demand payment through QR codes or unofficial links.
* You will not be threatened with immediate enforcement action without proper legal process and verified court communication.
* Scammers rely on panic, don’t rush to pay.

🛑 Do NOT:
* Scan the QR code
* Send money or provide personal information
* Click on any suspicious payment links

✅ What you SHOULD do:
* Verify any court-related notice by contacting the court directly using official contact information
* Reach out to your local law enforcement agency if you are unsure
* Report the scam to help protect others in our community

The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office is committed to keeping you informed and safe. If you receive a notice like this and have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Stay alert, Harrison County! If it feels off, it probably is.

The devastating news of Joshua Trent’s arrest serves as a somber reminder of the weight of spiritual responsibility. Trent, a 42-year-old former youth pastor at Hillcrest Baptist Church and former VP of a church software company, was arrested on April 12, 2026, facing two felony counts of sexual battery.

Reports indicate a heartbreaking breach of trust spanning from 2016 to 2022. The victim, who was only 15 when the grooming allegedly began, revealed a pattern that disguised itself as 'innocent' church interactions. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office noted that Trent used his position to build a 'custodial relationship.' When the victim attempted to resist, Trent reportedly used spiritual and emotional manipulation, even threatening to 'harm himself with a handgun' to ensure her silence.

As a faith community, we are called to protect the vulnerable. Scripture warns us that where much is given, much is required. Our prayers go out to the survivor, seeking Jesus’ healing hand for the deep wounds inflicted within the walls of a sanctuary. This is a call for every church to pursue radical transparency and accountability, ensuring that the light of Christ always exposes the darkness.

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