February 2021

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Unemployment agencies across the country became lucrative targets for criminals when they were bombarded with claims last year as millions lost jobs due to coronavirus shutdowns.

Now, simple tax forms being sent to people who never collected unemployment benefits are revealing their identity was likely stolen months ago and used to claim bogus benefits that have totaled billions of dollars across the country.

In California alone, state officials say the fraud totaled at least $11 billion and likely much more.

Editor’s Note: An arrest does not indicate whether a person is guilty of the crime with which they have been charged. A person is not considered guilty until they are convicted of a crime in a court oflaw.

Three people were booked into the parish jail by the Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office over the past week

Friday, January 29

Damon Levar Gloston, 42, of Jennings, was charged with failure to register and notify as a sex offender.

Sunday,January 31

Black History Month, sometimes referred to as African American History Month, is a federally recognized month-long commemoration of the achievements of black Americans and the roles they have played in shaping United States history. Each February, Americans recognize notable black American individuals.

Many deserving people are recognized during Black History Month, which no doubt serves to inspire black Americans and others who appreciate the role black Americans have played and continue to play.