New Mexico Man Arrested for Impersonating Deputy on Tinder

A man in New Mexico was arrested for posing as a sheriff's deputy on Tinder. The suspect wore a deputy's uniform and carried a loaded gun in his profile pictures. He faces charges of impersonating a public official and unauthorized wearing of a uniform or badge. The suspect has a criminal record and prior encounters with law enforcement.

A man in New Mexico was arrested for impersonating a sheriff’s deputy on Tinder, posting pictures of himself in a deputy’s uniform carrying a loaded gun. The man, Rico TreShon Dukes, has an extensive criminal history and is now charged with impersonating a public official and unauthorized wearing of a uniform or badge.

The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office has warned the public to be cautious when communicating with others online and to report any suspicious activity.