Washington, DC – Citizens are being warned about a new telephone scam in which callers pretend to be Metropolitan Police officers and threaten defendants with arrest unless they provide their personal details or comply with other demands.
Scammers have posed as members of the MPD and falsely claimed that victims are about to be arrested. The callers often request additional personal information or tell victims to turn themselves in to police.
Residents who receive such calls should not be pressured. Although scammers have personal information such as names and addresses, this is not proof of their legitimacy. The MPD stresses the importance of verifying all claims by contacting the appropriate agency directly. Official contact information can be found on their websites.
“The Metropolitan Police Department will never request payment over the phone,” the MPD said in a statement. Residents are urged not to provide credit card numbers, personal information or financial information to unknown callers. In addition, they should avoid electronic transfers or money transfers to unknown individuals.
The MPD is urging the public to inform friends and family about the scam to prevent others from becoming victims.
For those concerned about active DC Court warrants, the MPD recommends checking the DC Court Active Warrants List or contacting the DC Courts directly at (202) 879-1010. For questions regarding jury summons, residents should contact the DC Court Juror Office at (202) 879-4604 or email [email protected].
Victims of this scam or anyone with information regarding these incidents are asked to contact the MPD at 202-727-9099.
- Police in Washington DC warn public about telephone scams involving scammers
Washington, DC – Citizens are being warned about a new telephone scam in which callers pretend to be Metropolitan Police officers and threaten defendants with arrest unless they provide their personal details or comply with other demands.
Scammers have posed as members of the MPD and falsely claimed that victims are about to be arrested. The callers often request additional personal information or tell victims to turn themselves in to police.
Residents who receive such calls should not be pressured. Although scammers have personal information such as names and addresses, this is not proof of their legitimacy. The MPD stresses the importance of verifying all claims by contacting the appropriate agency directly. Official contact information can be found on their websites.
“The Metropolitan Police Department will never request payment over the phone,” the MPD said in a statement. Residents are urged not to give credit card numbers, personal information or financial information to unknown callers. In addition, they should avoid electronic transfers or money transfers to unknown persons.
The MPD is urging the public to inform friends and family about the scam to prevent others from becoming victims.
For those concerned about active DC Court warrants, the MPD recommends checking the DC Court Active Warrants List or contacting the DC Courts directly at (202) 879-1010. For questions regarding jury summons, residents should contact the DC Court Juror Office at (202) 879-4604 or email [email protected].
Victims of this scam or anyone with information regarding these incidents are asked to contact the MPD at 202-727-9099.
- Hiker rescued by rescue helicopter after injury during cliff jump in Augusta County
AUGUSTA COUNTY, Virginia. — A 20-year-old hiker was airlifted to safety by helicopter Saturday after suffering severe back injuries when he jumped from a cliff into the Saint Mary’s River.
The incident occurred on August 24 at approximately 4:23 p.m. along Saint Mary’s Trail. Virginia State Police Rescue Helicopter 1 arrived on the scene where the woman had jumped off a cliff and was in urgent need of medical attention.
The rescue involved a Virginia State Police patrolman and four paramedics from the Chesterfield County Fire and EMS. Upon arrival, the rescue crew positioned the helicopter over the accident scene and lowered a rescuer to the ground. Rescue crews from the Augusta County Fire and EMS assisted in rescuing the injured hiker, who was then hoisted approximately 170 feet to the helicopter.
The hiker was taken to UVA Medical Center for further treatment. Her current condition has not been disclosed.
- Robbery suspect arrested on New Jersey Transit train in Egg Harbor City
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — A man wanted in connection with a recent robbery in Atlantic City was arrested by Egg Harbor City police Monday while riding a New Jersey Transit train. The suspect, identified as Manuel Alicea, was taken into custody after a coordinated manhunt involving multiple law enforcement agencies.
Alicea was wanted for his alleged involvement in an assault and robbery that occurred on August 14, 2024 in the 1100 block of Arctic Avenue. During the incident, Alicea allegedly struck and injured a man with a handgun before stealing the victim’s belongings and attempting to steal his bicycle. The victim was treated for his injuries at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division.
On Monday, Detective Nicholas Berardis of the Atlantic City Police Department received information indicating that Alicea was at the Atlantic City train station in the company of a woman. Patrol officers responded quickly and began searching the station and a waiting train, but discovered that another train had just departed for Absecon.
By the time officers reached the Absecon station, the train had already moved on. Police then alerted authorities in Egg Harbor City, where the train was stopped for a search. Police Chief Marcella Alywin, Lieutenant Zach Perna, and Officers Darryl Fonville and Brian McKenna conducted the search and found Alicea in possession of a loaded handgun.
Alicea was arrested without incident and will likely face multiple charges related to the robbery and weapons possession. The arrest ends a nearly two-week manhunt for the suspect.
Authorities have not released further details about Alicea’s pending charges or court date. The investigation is ongoing.
