Scammers told elderly Sandy Springs woman her late husband missed jury duty, so she’d be arrested

Sandy Springs police have arrested two people in connection with what investigators describe as a jury duty scam that targeted multiple victims, including an 80-year-old widow who lost more than $40,000.

Bryan Jesean Jackson, 21, was arrested Feb. 16 and charged with theft by extortion, exploitation of an elderly person and impersonating a public officer, according to police. Jaell Draughn, 19, was also arrested and faces the same charges. Jail records show Draughn was booked Sept. 28 and later released on bond.

Police told Channel 2’s Michael Seiden that a third suspect, Nicolas Lo, remains on the run…

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