City man defrauded motorists trying to help, deputies say
A Kingston Office began receiving man who police say complaints in January was conning unsuspecting from motorists who said Good Samaritans they were approached by a man and a woman at area since January convenience stores looking has been for help. charged According to authorities, with scheme the man would ask motorists to defraud to drive him to a location, or and petit larceny. sometimes several locations, then coerce them into providing
Terry J. him with money. Monroe, 59, In February, Monroe approached of Kingston, a man and asked was arrested by Ulster for a ride to his vehicle, County sheriff’s deputies at which he claimed had broken 9:20 a.m. Thursday, March down. The man drove 29, on Tremper Avenue in Monroe to an auto repair Midtown. shop. Monroe then demanded
Deputies said the Sheriff’s money to pay for the vehicle to be released, deputies said.
Deputies said Monroe falsely claimed he owned a local business and promised to repay the funds at the end of the day.
According to deputies, a victim unsuccessfully attempted to recover the funds over course of several weeks, then reported the incident to authorities.
Monroe was issue an appearance ticket for Esopus Town Court.
The Sheriff’s Office asks that anyone who believes they have been a victim of a similar fraud to contact them at (845) 388-3640.