That time of year for another run of IRS scams. Beware. Residents in our neighborhood have reported receiving a threatening phone message yesterday, Thursday of pending action against them by the United States Treasury Department and if they do not return the call immediately, they will be charged with a Felony and brought before a Grand Jury, etc., etc.

They wisely contacted the US Treasury Office of Inspector General: OIGCounsel@oig.treas.gov and reported this and gave the phone number of origin from their answering machine. That number that was used was: 660-822-9012 .

The OIG Office is investigating and indicated that if  the residents receive more calls from the number they reported, they should ignore it or block it if possible.

Additional information below from our DPD:

Happy Thursday to Everyone:

I have received at least 2 reports today from District 3 residents have received a call from representatives identifying themselves as agents with the IRS or the U.S. Treasury seeking private information.  The number that was used is 845-259-9035.  This phone number has been reported as being part of a scam situation.

This is just a reminder- If a government agency (IRS, etc) has official business with you, there would be other contact such as a letter, etc.  If you have any doubt, before you give anyone your private information, feel free to contact that agency directly and inquire about the phone call you received.

 Please feel free to contact me with any further information or questions.

Thank you and have a great day.

Lt. Mark Morais
Assistant Commander- District 3
919-560-4583 x29354
mark.morais@durhamnc.gov

Greetings;
This is the weekly newsletter for the District 3 Criminal Investigations Unit.

Gary Allen Lafayette Glasco 09/07/90

Recently there were several vehicle break-ins in the Duke Forest Community. District 3 Investigators were able to link forensic and other evidence to Gary Glasco and charged his with 5 counts of Felony Break and Enter a Motor Vehicle, 5 counts of Larceny after the Break and Enter and 5 counts of Felony Conspiracy. Right now we have charged him with five vehicle B&E’s but we believe that he is responsible for several more within District 3. Our investigation revealed that there were several victims who did not report their vehicle break-in to the police. If you were a victim of a vehicle break-in within the last two weeks and you live in the Duke Forest Community please call me immediately. Gary Glasco was arrested without incident and is now awaiting trial in the Durham County Jail under a $15,000 bond.

Tony Bernard King 3/13/82

Tony King drives though the District 3 Community in a Black late model Lexus and goes through mail boxes specifically looking for checks and credit card. He was caught recently cashing a stolen check at a local bank. The stolen check was a taken from a mailbox on Bayberry Court. Currently, the investigation continues. King has been charged with 5 counts of Misdemeanor Larceny of  Mail Items, 5 counts of Felony Conspiracy, one count of Felony Obtaining Property by False Pretense and one count of Identity Theft. King is currently still residing in the Durham County Jail under a $35,000.00 bond as he awaits trial.

We have noticed a spike in Motor Vehicle B&E’s in the area of Spring Meadow Drive. The suspects appear to be looking for unlocked cars particularly those where the victims have left valuable items and cash in plain view. The suspects then go inside the vehicle and steal the valuables and leave the area. However, we have had some success in recovering some forensic evidence that was left behind by the suspects. The investigation is ongoing and we hope to be introducing ourselves to those guys in the very near future.

Please continue to report any suspicious persons or vehicles that you notice in the community your tips help us greatly so keep the phone calls coming. Let’s continue to work together to abate crime in our city.

Remember, don’t be an easy target…secure your valuables, lock your car, shut your garage before you turn in for the night and please leave a light on when you go to bed.

Until next time…be aware and be safe and have a great week!!!

Keith,

Sergeant K.L. Johnson
Durham Police Department
Criminal Investigations Division
District 3
8 Consultant Place
Durham, North Carolina 27707
919-560-4583 ext 29359 (Office)
919-907-9810 (City Cell)

Greetings;

Quatisha Shanae Mitchell

Last week, District 3 Investigators obtained warrants on  Quatisha Shanae Mitchell charging her with First Degree Burglary, Felony Conspiracy, Misdemeanor Injury to Personal Property and Felony Attempted Larceny. Mitchell is in the Durham County Jail under a $250.000.00 bond.

Last month (January 2016) the District 3 Criminal Investigations Unit with the assistance of the Durham Police Warrant Squad were responsible for obtaining and serving over 250 arrest warrants. These warrants charged a bevy of people on an array of charges. Most of these investigations were conducted in 2015 and either forensic evidence or suspect information was produced in order to effect the arrest.

We have seen a spike in break-ins to motor vehicles throughout the district. The majority of these vehicles were left unlocked and the thieves stole credit cards, identification cards and money. These break-ins are occurring between 8p and 1a and usually Monday thru Thursday. Please lock your cars before prior to going in the house and close your garage doors before turning in for the night.

Don’t be a easy target…secure your valuables and report any and all suspicious activity in your community.

Until next time.

Be safe.

Keith,
Sergeant K.L. Johnson
Durham Police Department
Criminal Investigations Division
District 3
8 Consultant Place
Durham, North Carolina 27707
919-560-4583 ext 29359 (Office)
919-907-9810 (City Cell)

Good afternoon

Please be mindful of your surroundings when approaching ATMs and do not cash someone else’s check.

Earlier today a victim was walking up to an ATM in the area of South Square when he was  approached by a short dark skinned black male, 5’6” to 5”8”.  This male aggressively asked the victim to cash a check and was very persistent.   The victim reluctantly agreed, and was trying to assist a fellow resident …and guess what – the check bounced.

Investigators are working hard to attempt to identify and charge the suspect in this scam.

Beware and don’t fall for this!

Captain M. K. Bond
Executive Officer to the Chief of Police
Durham Police Department
505 W. Chapel Hill Street
Durham, NC 27701
O:  919-560-4322 (*29202)
F:  919-560-4971
marianne.bond@durhamnc.gov
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