On November 27, at 2:07 a.m., a traffic stop led to the arrest of Parker Tummolo, 24, from Mokena. Tummolo was charged with felony driving while his license was revoked, driving on the wrong side of the road, and transportation or possession of open alcohol by driver. He was subsequently released with a notice-to-appear.
On December 1, at 3:54 p.m., a Monee resident reported losing more than $10,000 in a scam involving fraudulent bank alerts. The scam begins with an urgent text or email claiming illegal activity in your bank account and provides a phone number allegedly for your bank’s fraud department. When the victim calls, the scammer gains remote access to their computer, obtains bank login credentials, and instructs the victim to withdraw large sums of cash to deposit at Bitcoin ATMs and purchase gift cards, then share the codes. The Monee Police Department reminds residents legitimate banks will never ask you to withdraw all your money, buy cryptocurrency, or purchase gift cards to protect your account. If you receive such a message, do not respond – hang up and call your bank using the number on your debit card or an official website. Never give remote access to your computer and avoid payments via Bitcoin or gift cards. Your funds are insured while in the bank. Report suspicious activity to the Monee Police Department, the FTC, or IC3.gov. Stay alert and protect your money.
On December 3, at 12:31 a.m., a traffic stop led to the arrest of Bryan Thomason, 39, from Monee. Thomason was charged with no valid registration and driving while his license was suspended. He was subsequently released with a notice-to-appear.
Do you have information about a crime, or have you witnessed any suspicious activity? Are you a victim, or do you know someone who needs assistance? Don’t stand on the sidelines! Don’t be a victim! Call MPD at 708-534-8308 or email moneepolice@villageofmonee.org.