SNOHOMISH/SKAGIT COUNTY, Wash. – The Washington State Patrol is working to track down a known criminal enterprise happening in western Washington.
Troopers in Snohomish and Skagit Counties have been responding to several 911 calls regarding people stopping traffic on freeway interchange ramps as well as following people into parking lots begging for money in exchange for gold jewelry.
The state patrol says this is a nationwide issue that has trickled into our area.
Anyone who has witnessed one of these scams is urged to contact WSP.