New Bedford Police Charge Connecticut Man in Bail Scam
NEW BEDFORD Charges have been filed against a Connecticut man after police say he duped an elderly man out of $9,500.
According to New Bedford Police, the victim reported that on February 8 at around 9 a.m., he received a phone call from a man indicating the victim’s granddaughter was in jail and needed $9,500 for bail. He reported that shortly after, a male and a female arrived at the residence and retrieved the money from the victim.
Police were made aware of the incident, and they say it was soon learned that a second attempt was made to take an additional $3,300 from the victim. New Bedford Police patrol officers stopped a suspect vehicle in the victim’s neighborhood.
Schaumburg police investigate discharge of gun without injuries
Updated 12/14/2020 3:21 PM
Schaumburg police are investigating the discharge of a firearm that resulted in no injuries about 1:15 p.m. Monday on the 1300 block of Stoughton Court.
This is believed to have been an isolated incident and investigators are reviewing all details to ensure the safety of the community, Schaumburg Police Sgt. Karen McCartney said.