DARKE COUNTY — A local sheriff’s office is warning of an arrest warrant scam targeting residents.
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The Darke County Sheriff’s Office is warning of scammers claiming to be “Deputy Mark Whittaker” and threatening residents with arrest or legal action.
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The sheriff’s office said this is an attempt to get residents’ personal and financial information.
Residents should not respond to these calls or provide any information.
“The Darke County Sheriff’s Office does not call people to tell them they have arrest warrants,” the sheriff’s office said.
If you are ever concerned about the identity of a deputy who may call you, take their name and call the sheriff’s office at 937-548-2020 and ask dispatch to connect you with the deputy.
The Darke County Sheriff’s Office has received several reports of scam calls where the caller claims to be Deputy Mark...
Posted by Darke County Sheriff's Office on Saturday, September 6, 2025
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