Event Brief
Roane Sheriff Warns of US Marshal Impersonation Scam
Filed: May 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Summary: Roane County Sheriff warns of calls impersonating U.S. Marshals, demanding Bitcoin bond payments after fake drug-investigation claims.
WHO: Roane County Sheriff’s Office; scammers impersonating the U.S. Marshal Service
WHAT: Impersonation scam targeting residents with fraudulent calls and instructions to pay a bond via Bitcoin machine
WHEN: May 22, 2026 at 10:28 AM ET
WHERE: Roane County, Tennessee
WHY: The Sheriff’s Office says residents are being targeted by scammers impersonating U.S. Marshals and falsely claiming license/personal info surfaced in a drug case.
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