Stuff happens
In the US in New Jersey, a guy was robbed by 3 posing as LE.
Stuff happens. It is probably more of a risk in the US than Canada, because of the legal situation, but LE will not prosecute a victim in these type of cases. It would only preclude anyone in such a situation.
That being said, I think you are always more vulneable going to a SP's hotel room or like Dr E. Who, being in her car in her environment. I think Dr. E. Who should put this thing to rest and count his blessings that he survived a dangerous event. The rest of us can learn from his mistake as well as he will.
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CNJ craiglist scam arrest
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3 charged with luring man to meet prostitute, then impersonating cops
By MICHELLE SAHN • STAFF WRITER • January 18, 2010
TOMS RIVER — A 45-year-old Manchester man planned to pay a prostitute $150 for an hour's worth of services, but when he arrived at a local hotel, he was also met by three men posing as police officers, authorities said.
After the man handed over the $150 to the woman, the men frisked him, ordered him to stay off his computer, and warned him they would be watching him, police said.
One of the men also looked through the Manchester man's car, saying they needed to see his driver's license for "identity" purposes, said Chief Michael Mastronardy.
Police said the men then let him leave, telling him court papers would arrive in his mailbox. Instead, he realized $50 was missing from his glove box and he called police, the chief said.
Police arrested the three men and the woman and the investigation is continuing.
Police said the 45-year-old Manchester man used Craigslist to make arrangements to meet a prostitute at 5 p.m. Saturday at the Pier One Motel on Route 37.
When he handed the woman the cash, three men walked into the room, identified themselves as police officers, ordered him to stand against the wall, and frisked him, said Mastronardy.
The Manchester man later told police he did not see any weapons on the trio, but, he said the men spoke into microphones and had handcuffs.
After an investigation by Detective Vincent Speziale and Officers Thomas Dugan, Mark DeGrandis, and Greg Errion, police made the arrests Saturday night.
XXXXXXXXX, 22, of Route 37, Toms River, was charged with theft by deception and her bail was set at $5,000.
XXXXXXXXX, 23, of 50th Street, West New York, his brother, Raymond FXXXXXXXX, 27, of Deer Lane, Toms River, and XXXXXXXXXX, 30, of Route 37, Toms River, were each charged with luring and impersonating a law enforcement officer. Bail for all three men was set at $20,000.
Police said the investigation is continuing and they believe there may be more victims. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 732-349-0150, Ext. 1198.
In the US in New Jersey, a guy was robbed by 3 posing as LE.
Stuff happens. It is probably more of a risk in the US than Canada, because of the legal situation, but LE will not prosecute a victim in these type of cases. It would only preclude anyone in such a situation.
That being said, I think you are always more vulneable going to a SP's hotel room or like Dr E. Who, being in her car in her environment. I think Dr. E. Who should put this thing to rest and count his blessings that he survived a dangerous event. The rest of us can learn from his mistake as well as he will.
This from the board Bestgfe.com
http://www.bestgfe.com/forum/showthread.php?t=114841
CNJ craiglist scam arrest
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3 charged with luring man to meet prostitute, then impersonating cops
By MICHELLE SAHN • STAFF WRITER • January 18, 2010
TOMS RIVER — A 45-year-old Manchester man planned to pay a prostitute $150 for an hour's worth of services, but when he arrived at a local hotel, he was also met by three men posing as police officers, authorities said.
After the man handed over the $150 to the woman, the men frisked him, ordered him to stay off his computer, and warned him they would be watching him, police said.
One of the men also looked through the Manchester man's car, saying they needed to see his driver's license for "identity" purposes, said Chief Michael Mastronardy.
Police said the men then let him leave, telling him court papers would arrive in his mailbox. Instead, he realized $50 was missing from his glove box and he called police, the chief said.
Police arrested the three men and the woman and the investigation is continuing.
Police said the 45-year-old Manchester man used Craigslist to make arrangements to meet a prostitute at 5 p.m. Saturday at the Pier One Motel on Route 37.
When he handed the woman the cash, three men walked into the room, identified themselves as police officers, ordered him to stand against the wall, and frisked him, said Mastronardy.
The Manchester man later told police he did not see any weapons on the trio, but, he said the men spoke into microphones and had handcuffs.
After an investigation by Detective Vincent Speziale and Officers Thomas Dugan, Mark DeGrandis, and Greg Errion, police made the arrests Saturday night.
XXXXXXXXX, 22, of Route 37, Toms River, was charged with theft by deception and her bail was set at $5,000.
XXXXXXXXX, 23, of 50th Street, West New York, his brother, Raymond FXXXXXXXX, 27, of Deer Lane, Toms River, and XXXXXXXXXX, 30, of Route 37, Toms River, were each charged with luring and impersonating a law enforcement officer. Bail for all three men was set at $20,000.
Police said the investigation is continuing and they believe there may be more victims. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 732-349-0150, Ext. 1198.
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