A fugitive wanted for impersonating a cop and fleecing folks in Florida has been snagged by deputies in Georgia, officials said.
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office reported that Marlita Andrews, the accused con artist, was nabbed following a traffic stop gone south on Spring Street in Macon. They had her under the lens after catching wind that she was a wanted woman out of Sarasota County, Florida, for some heavy-duty charges including grand theft north of $10,000, money laundering, and pulling off an organized scam, WSB-TV reported.
Deputies claim Andrews played the part of a law enforcer to a tee, convincing unwary citizens they’d be slapped in cuffs unless they coughed up cash for non-existent fines. The scam, as alleged by the BCSO, preyed upon people’s innate fear of the long arm of the law, painting a false picture that led them straight into her trap.
Details on how Andrews was eventually caught are scarce, but it’s clear that Georgia's law enforcement wasn't fooled by her act. Sarasota County authorities have been on her tail, and, as luck, would have it they’ve now got their gal according to a report by Delaunay Media.
The case throws a harsh spotlight on the ever-present threat of fraud, where any individual's identity can be co-opted, and their sense of security violated by those who weave lies with the intent to profit
