NORTHFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Monte D. Nelson Mark W. Dukatz
Chief of Police Deputy Chief of Police
Crime Alert – Phone Scams February 15, 2018
The Northfield Police Department and Rice County Sheriff’s Office are warning citizens of phone scams recently reported in our area.
On today’s date, the Rice County Sheriff’s issued the following advisory:
SCAM PRETENDING TO BE RICE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
The Rice County Sheriff’s Office has received scam complaints involving the phone number 507-512- 1370. The suspect claims to be a Cpt Mike Jones. The suspect has set up a voicemail claiming to be the Rice County Sheriff’s. The suspect is telling people they have a warrant for their arrest and they can post bail.
The Rice County Sheriff’s Office does not have a Cpt Mike Jones. If you are contacted by this suspect or anyone else you think is suspicious, please call our Dispatch Center at 507-332-6001.
In addition, the Northfield Police Department has recently received several reports of… read full press release below:
