NewzA 37-year-old Georgia woman is facing a felony charge after deputies said she allegedly scammed a Florida Keys couple out of thousands of dollars. Deputies with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said they booked Johnay Monique Barnett of Roswell, Georgia, into the county jail on Tuesday. According to deputies, it was in December of 2025 when the victims were contacted by someone who claimed to work for the Seminole County jail.
Deputies said that person told the couple their son had been arrested, and they needed to pay $6,500 for an ankle monitor so he could be released. They said after the victims paid the money through Zelle, they were contacted again and told that an additional $9,000 was needed in order for their son to be released. At that point, the victims contacted MCSO to report what happened.
Authorities said the investigation required the assistance of several law enforcement agencies in Georgia, including the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, the Atlanta Police Department, and the Alpharetta Police Department.Through investigative means, that also involved several banking institutions, security footage and past police body camera footage from similar investigations. Authorities said they built a case that led to MCSO obtaining an arrest warrant for Barnett. Deputies said she was arrested and subsequently transferred to Monroe County on one count of larceny.
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Police said they responded at approximately 11:07 p.m. Thursday to the 2000 block of Northwest 43rd Terrace after receiving a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers said they found McRay and St.
Investigators said one victim was pronounced dead at the scene by Lauderhill Fire Rescue medics, while the other was transported to Broward Health Medical Center, where that victim later died.The motive remains unknown, and investigators have not identified any suspects at this time, according to police.Detectives from the department’s Criminal Investigations Division and crime scene investigators responded to the scene. Authorities said the investigation remains “active and ongoing.”Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-8477. A reward of up to $5,000 is available for information that leads to an arrest.
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