2 Arrested in 'Ramp Scam' in Baltimore County, Maryland State Police Say

Authorities are asking drivers to resist the urge to help disabled motorists on highway exit ramps after scores of "ramp scams" have been reported around the state, including in Baltimore County, where police said two men were arrested over the weekend on a ramp off Interstate 95.

In the scams, suspects pretend their vehicles are disabled, flag down passing drivers, ask for money and in exchange, the suspects may sometimes give the drivers fake jewelry, police reported.

Crashes and major traffic delays have occurred as a result of these interactions, according to officials.

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The scams have been reported in Allegany, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Harford, Howard and Prince George's counties, and police said they may have happened elsewhere in the state too.

Two Baltimore City men were arrested in Baltimore County recently in connection with an alleged ramp scam, Maryland State Police reported.

Aron Miclescu, 29, of the 2700 block of Orleans Street, and Constantin Stan, 35, of the 2900 block of East Monument Street, were charged with walking on the highway, disturbing the peace by obstructing traffic, disorderly conduct and reckless endangerment, police said.

Court records show Miclescu and Stan were arrested on Interstate 95 at Interstate 195 on Sunday, Oct. 16.

The Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office may file additional charges in those cases, police said.

Anyone with information about the ramp scams is asked to contact the local Maryland State Police barracks.

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