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Darrell Marino, 51, of Palmer was arrested on Sunday, Sept. 27, and charged with possession of cocaine, disorderly conduct, attempt to commit a crime, and impersonating a police officer, police said.
Ware Police said Marino had allegedly used counterfeit paperwork to request donations at the Ware McDonald’s for a non-existent police fundraiser, police said.
This may not have been the suspect’s first time collecting donations for causes that didn’t exist, police said.
“It is suspected that this person has attempted and probably completed several such schemes in the past,” police said.
Ware Police said they suspect Marino had also tried this scheme while claiming to be a member of the Springfield Police and the Environmental Police.
If you may be a victim of the suspect, contact your local police department, Ware Police said.
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